Category Archives: Healthy Hair Journey

Um… I think it’s working?

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Hey guys,
So I was eager to look natural for some reason and started bantu knotting my hair as per YouTube tutorials instructed lol. Im using the time between my relaxers to see if this is what I want, and so far it is.
So, I tried my first Bantu knots on semi damp hair after it was freshly co washed and conditioed. It was a frizzy mess when I untwisted them the next night. Why? Dryness, dryness, DRYNESS!
I severely underestimated how much moisture my hair needs because I’m so used to running from water with relaxed hair lol.
I also, didn’t realise it would take two hours to do. I started at 11pm and gave up at 1am lol. I had neat rows to about the middle of my head then BSed the rest. I ended up pinning the back up. It came out alright, a little wild, but alright lol.
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This is how it turned out. Also, it’s December and I figured I could get snowed/rained on a little bit because my hair was dry anyway. Nope, lol. The water just weighed my hair down and made my curls look droopy and sad.

So that’s it. I bantu knotted the next day and it was dry again. My next post will be about how I combatted the dryness. I hope this helps someone.

Your friend,
TBG!

Return of the Wayward Son, er… Daughter

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Hey Everyone,

I’m back 🙂

So my HHJ didn’t go so well my first attempt. I gave up pretty quickly lol and returned to the hair crack. But NAY I say, NAY. I’m tired of the extensions, running from my shower head and not getting it wet. Being a party pooper at the pool, running like a headless chicken in the rain. I want to be able to lay down and not whip out a comb when I sit up.  #blackgirlproblems.

Anyway, I’ve reached out to a few friends of mine who are lovely naturalistas; TnicoleSmiley, BreeBree, Rebka, and Sheba. They are my beautiful natural friends whom I admire and adore. I want to join them and their fabulously free hair.

So, root for me because here I go (again!)

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First Regimen A (01/15/2013)

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Hey Everyone!

So i did my first go of Regimen A and it turned out pretty cool! The secret is air drying really well, because the first time I did RB (Regimen B) i did a very sloppy roller set and my hair was puffy the next day.

Just a quick reminder, you can find the detailed RA (Regimen A) under the HHJ (Healthy Hair Journey) Tab.

So this time, I had to make a leave in conditioner, because im too cheap to buy one lol. I’ll post how to very soon. I sprayed liberally and watched a few roller set videos on YouTube, i wont insult anyone’s intelligence by showing you all how to google and watch a roller set video.

Pics are below of the turnout (i painted my nails my favorite shade of green! I’ll post on the nails in the Fashion Tab) toodles and HHHJ (happy healthy hair journey) !!!!

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This is after I air dried for about 1.5 hours. (watched a scary movie while I was waiting, maybe it scared my hair dry lol because it took me 2 hours 5 days ago. Then again it was a super sloppy roller set so maybe thats another con to rollersetting like a maniac.

HHJ Products, and Regimens A & B

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Hair Care Regimen 01/10/13 through 08/10/13 (6mo.)
( Relaxed Hair )

Okay so Just to clarify I AM NOT GOING NATURAL (yet?) this is to grow out relaxed hair. The following includes a list of products that I use and when and how.

Products :

Relaxer:
Dr Miracles Relaxer ( regular ) $10
Touch up kits are $5
Walgreens, CVS, almost any pharmacy

Shampoo:
Clarifying , neutralizer
Neutralizer : Organic Olive oil Neutralizing Shampoo
Clarifying: Haven’t chosen one yet, maybe Organic Root Stimulater Clarifying Shampoo

Conditioner:
TRESemmé Thermal Recovery ($6)
Organic Oil Deep Conditioner

Moisturizers and Sealants:
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Optional mix with any aromatic oil ( jojoba, coconut, etc)
Organic Olive Oil Moisturizer Hair Lotion

Regimen A ( every 5 days)
1. Start by cowashing hair with TRESemmé  , Leave in for 5 min
2. Place rollers and let air dry
3. Moisturize with OOOM
4. Seal with JBCO,
5. Flat Iron and Wrap

Regimen B (2x per mo, 15th and 30th)
1. Start by cowashing hair with TRESemmé , Leave in for 5 min
2. Wash out
3. Apply OODC and leave in without heat for 45min- 1 hour
4. Wash out
5 Treat hair with ACV rinse, let set for 5 min and rinse
6. Place rollers and let air dry
7. Moisturize with OOOM
8. Seal with JBCO
9. Flat Iron
10. Wrap hair and cover with a silk scarf

Keep at it! You’ll see results.

I will post a video showing ALL of the products soon. Maybe a tutorial.

Beginning my HHJ

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Hi!

I’m going to rant about my Healthy Hair Journey, why i started one and how. So, I’m  in my twenties and assumed I’d have longish hair by now. Instead my hair seems adamant about staying ear length. I love the cute short styles, they’re very news anchor chic, but I want to have longer, healthier hair. I’ve been watching tons of YouTube videos and reading articles all centered around the big hair debate: Going Natural vs. Relaxed Hair. There is an interesting article that poses the question to three women that I found on curlynikki.com

The Fake Hair Debate- A Discussion

The following YouTube videos also contributed to my desire to having a HHJ.

The first is the hair journey of a woman named Chime Edwards, all rights reserved.

and the last is a woman named India, from MyNaturalSistas

These things are just some of what I discovered and I was very inspired by the latter. So I Googled how to start a hair journey and I’ve found that you need to create a hair regimen to get started. I’ll post the regimen I came up with next.

Thanks for visiting! Happy Hair Journey 🙂