Summer Hair Update

I have decided to keep my hair in protected styles for the rest of the summer in order to help with achieving my goal length. I installed these crochect braids. These crochet braids are 3 weeks old and holding up well. I plan on keep this style for 1 month. So far so good!!

The Maintaining the style

1. Wash every 2 weeks with diluted shampoo(Peppermint stimulating shampoo) in applicator bottle on the scalp only. Let the run-off from the shampoo clean the entire length.

2. Oil scalp every other day (Grow Potion Light Formulation)

3. Seek out fuzzy areas and cut them off. This keep the style looking neat!!

4. Sleep with style clipped up or in a ponytail to keep from hair getting frizzy and not looking neat.

That's it. Any questions? I will keep you all updated on how it holds up in this New York heat wave we are having

Product Review

Shi-Naturals Coconut Creme Deep Conditioner

Coconut Creme Deep Conditioner

This creamy coconut conditioner coats your strands in moisture and strengthens with coconut oil.

How to use :
1. After washing or co-washing, apply generously from roots to ends.

2. Put on plastic cap and wrap a towel around head. Let your body heat process conditioner, or put on plastic cap and sit under a hooded dryer or steamer. Conditioner can also be applied on dry hair (then follow #2-3)

3. Process 15-30 minutes with heat (optional)
    Process 30-60 minutes without heat (optional)


Ingredients: Distilled water Coconut milk, coconut oil, btms, silk protein, coconut essential oil

ph balanced - 16 oz

My Hair With the conditioner 

This conditioner is so creamy and thick. Just the way i like conditioners to be. I applied generously starting from the roots first. I then applied to the length making sure i covered every strand with this thick, delicious mixture. I could feel the softness right away!!! This conditioner smells fantastic too!! After applying. I put on a plastic cap. Wrapped a towel around my head and processed for 1 hour. Without heat. It felt so good going on, so very creamy and i could feel the slip. When i rinsed the conditioner out!! OMG!! Talk about soft and strong.I had no problems with detangling and lost no hair. I am in love with this conditioner. I know i said that about the Moisture Balance Deep Conditioner, but that one is on the back burner now, LOL. This one is definitely a keeper and will be one of my staples.

The Result

I'm extremely happy with how my hair turned out. No drama, no stress. I have shine (I don't usually have any shine to my hair after air drying) I air dried with no product!! My hair came out straight, no heat.The best thing is. My hair feels strong, and as you can see it is really thickening up too.

Price : 18.00

16 oz

Rating :

 

 Henna for thicker hair?                                 

There has been so much debating about henna's ability to thicken hair. What's true and what's myth? I know my fine hair loves henna. Yes i do firmly believe henna does thicken hair. I've had fine hair all my life, so i know when there is a different feel to my hair, and also i can see the thickness. Although henna's thickening is temporary. You must continue to use henna to hold on to the thickness. I apply henna gloss 2x a month to keep my fine strands thicker.

What is henna?

Henna is a plant.  Its leaves contain a property called lawsone, a red-orange pigment.  The leaves are crushed into a powder. This powder can be used to color hair temporarily. It does not lighten, only deposits color.

How does henna work on the hair?

Henna: Think of Henna like a natural protein treatment. Henna works to stop breakage by strengthening the hair shaft and attaches itself to the keratin bonds of hair to thicken. Henna also works to seal and repair the cuticle which makes for more manageable hair, a plus when it comes to detangling. Although Henna is mainly known as a mega strengthener, Henna has conditioning properties as well, which leaves the hair shiny, soft and full of body.

Shi-Naturals Henna Gloss

How i apply the henna gloss

1. starting from the nape - part hair in 1 inch sections straight across
2. apply to roots (apply generous amount)
3. continue applying until all root areas are covered
4. apply generously to the length
5.put on a plastic cap
6. cover with a towel to trap body heat (i process for 1-2 hours)
7. Rinse
8. proceed to styling (this henna gloss has a moisturizing conditioner mixed in, so i do not use another conditioner after rinsing)

Results
Thicker, stronger hair with a touch of color :o)