Stretching Or Transitioning?

Hair stretched with Shi-Smooth Transitioning Kit

Hello everybody i know it's been a while since i last blogged. Once again i'm debating stretching or transitioning. I have not relaxed since July. I have about 3 inches of new growth. I don't plan to relax any time soon. Since July  i have been trying to deal with the new growth and the many textures of my hair. I have 4a, 4b and some 3a textures plus the relaxed texture. The one common thing about all the textures is that my hair is very dry and brittle, even more so stretching! I am at the point of being so tired of the relaxed ends breaking and shedding all the time. So, i'm leaning once again toward transitioning. I have been using the Shi-Smooth Transition Kit to help me along with this process, just in case i decide to transition. So far the kit is really helping with taming the new growth and helping with the dryness and breakage.

My new regimen

1. co-wash 2x weekly

2. deep condition 2x weekly

3. air dry

4. moisturize & seal

5. henna gloss 1x monthly

Technique

Braid hair in 8 sections

apply growth oil to scalp while in braids

moisture and seal daily while in braids

I will do everything to my hair while in braids/and only take down braids to wash

then re-braid.

Wear protective style ( wig, weave or braids all winter)

Products

Shi-Smooth Transition Kit

Moisture Balance Deep Conditioner

Apple Cider Balancing Kit

Mane & Tail Detangler

My moisture mix

Any oil  for sealing

 Henna gloss

any questions/suggestions?

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

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