Wash Day ∴ Natural hair Routine

My hair has been in a protective style for the past 3 weeks. Here in NY the weather has still been cold and dry. My scalp was starting to itch and I wanted to give my hair some TLC. I know my hair loves moisture, but in these winter months my hair needs protein. I usually make my  own  concoction and avoid over the counter products. Since I’ve had such a busy weekend, I still needed to make a hair mask that will be fortifying and moisturizing.

First I washed my Hair with Carol's Daughter Tui Shampoo. I like this shampoo because it leaves my hair feeling soft and not stripped of it's natural oils and sebum.

I used an entire packet of Palmer’s Coconut oil protein pack and about ¼ cup of Beautiful textures Rapid repair moisture mask.  I also added some coconut and avocado oil along with some wild honey. I popped it in the microwave for 30 seconds and mixed all together.

This actually gave my mixture gave my hair incredible slip. I was very impressed. I sectioned my freshly washed hair in 6 sections and  worked the mask in with my hands as I finger detangled.

I twisted each section and placed under a plastic cap when I was done. I ran around and did some errands, and squeezed in a work-out with this mixture in my hair. I rinsed and stretched my hair with a cool blow drier.

My hair felt strong and had a great shine. I will defiantly be trying a similar combo again.  Here are some Length Checks for you, it has almost been 3 years. I am so excited . I've reached APL!!!

March 2013, post trim of ends

Be happy and be patient, then the growth will come.

Good-bye Split Ends DIY Treatment

The ends of our hair are the oldest and most fragile parts of our strands. They need love and moisture. When styling, avoid too much heat on your ends, tuck your ends away as often as possible, and remember to give them extra conditioner during your treatment process.

  

I have a homemade treatment that will help nourish those old ends and give them an extra pep.

1 cup Shea butter

5 tbsp EVOO
½ tsp Vitamin E oil

4 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil

Shea Butter is a think emollient and when used over time it will prevent from your ends splitting. It almost acts like a glue for your ends.

Directions:

Slowly warm up the Shea butter in your microwave until it becomes almost liquid. Stir in the olive oil and essential oil and set aside and let it cool for 15-30 minutes. Don’t let the mixture harden again. Once it it as it’s almost solid state vigorously whisk in the vitamin E oil. 

Apply to ends and rest of hair strands and let it sit in hair for 15 minutes, under Heated cap. If you don’t have a heated cap, cover your hair in plastic and then wrap your head in a towel. You can also use this mixture on dry hair as a moisturizer