Today's Hair Inspiration:" Health before Length"

Though many will be wondering if I have abandoned this blog, NO, school has simply been determined to destroy my live. But exams are almost over and I'm graduating soon!! and my vacation is about to begin!! and well in extension MORE UPDATES!

Firstly....I HAD A SET BACK. Well...I should not call it a "set back" exactly...to be completely honest, it was a CONSCIOUS set back. I mentioned here that I'd reached APL (arm pit length) a couple months ago but since then gradually I have been cutting my ends off. Why, you may ask? My first relaxer did not go so well (and I mean my verrryyy first) so I made the decision to cut off my thin, over processed hair gradually and I have been doing so effectively. At the moment my hair is extremely thick! Sometimes I forget that I even have a relaxer! And although I have returned to SL (shoulder length) I have achieved exactly what I wanted,  thick, healthy relaxed  hair.I am currently 10 weeks post relaxer (my last relaxer was in March) and my new growth is not troublesome just yet, surprisingly.

I'm also trying some new products, finally adding moisture to my hair regimen. My staple products: Mega Growth Break Free Leave in Strengthener, Mega Growth Deep Conditioner (Protein), ORS Moisturizing Lotion and Coconut Oil have  remained but I have since changed my Shampoos (including a Sulfate Free to my regimen), Conditioner, Moisturizing Deep Conditioner, added a new styling products and "hot oil" treatment. Products in italic have been mentioned and reviewed here previously, those in bold will be reviewed soon as they are currently still in trial mode and I am making my decisions about them along the way.

As a go-to protective style I have resorted to the infamous Senegalese twists, finally learning how to do them myself, but I will not be doing this style on my hair regularly as it can repossess length as quickly as it helps to achieve it and I am determined not to get unnecessary breakage. Also, the decision to color my hair has been replaying in my mind for past couple months. Although it is have stated that coloring relaxed hair can be  dangerous I have been convinced that it may be a risk I am willing to take - in a matter of time. As for now, I am cautiously listening to my hair and observing it's likes and dislikes, and depending on it's condition I will then schedule a day to change my color.



TaTa for now XOXO

Product Review: Mega Pleased with the Profectiv Mega Grow Anti Breakage Deep Conditioner

Excitementzzz!!!!!!!!!!!!! Haha yes I'm excited! Why  you may ask? Because this is another product review! One that I've been holding off writing on because I wanted to be absolutely, positively sure that I would be raving for all the right reasons. I am hereby extremely satisfied with the results I received from my Profectiv Mega Growth Deep Strengthening Growth Conditioner . Now let the raving begin!

Product Details
7X Stronger hair. Stops breakage. Promotes healthy growth. Boosts hi-shine. Mega Growth Deep Strengthening Growth Conditioner protects, restores, repairs & rebuilds fragile, damaged hair for healthier hair growth. Fortified with Pro-Growth Complex, a deep penetrating blend of natural minerals, oils & proteins Mega Growth strengthens hair from the inside out to promote stronger, longer, healthier hair. Pro-Growth Complex: Strength + Growth - Wheat protein, oat protein, soy protein, horsetail extract. Restore + Rebuild - Wheat germ oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, jojoba oil. Hi-Shine + Heat Protection - Silk amino acids, avocado oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil.

My Review
Firstly the smell is just amazing! My hair felt so soft the instant I applied it to my hair but as usual I slept overnight with a plastic cap on and rinsed in the next day. I was honestly very pleased. On air drying my hair still felt soft and moisturised! After the fourth use I felt the difference in my hair. It appeared healthier and was actually stronger. Did I forget to mention my ever-growing new growth! I am so excited and pleased! I am not definitely not disappointed with the results I have witnessed thus far and I highly recommend this product. =)

Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil), Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium 37, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Steareth-2, Steareth-20, Silk Amino Acids, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Protein, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Protein, Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persia Gratissima (Avocado) Oil (Contains Vitamins B2, D, A, E, K and Potassium), Linum Usitassimum (Flax) Seed Oil, Equisetum Hiemale (Horsetail) Extract, Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein PC-Propyl Silanetriol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Dimethicone, Phenyl Trimethicone, Lanolin, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DMDM Hydantoin, Parfum (Fragrance), Zea Mays (Corn) Oil, BHA, BHT, CI 15985 (Yellow 6).

TaTa for now XOXO

Disclaimer: 
I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Product Review: Organic Root Stimulator Deep Penetrating Conditioner

Ok...well this is my first time trying this product and I must say....I like it alot! I purchased the Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak Deep Penetrating Conditioner as a means of a tester result to see if I would actually like the product. I have used other ORS products before but this is my first time using the Deep Conditioner from this particular brand. First off the smell is amazing and to many people including me this is important. It has a sweet, pleasant citrus smell that is not over powering. Another characteristic is the product's consistency. Thin, liquidity conditioners tend to drip everywhere conditioning everything else but the hair! This product is thick in consistency and applies wonderfully and thoroughly through the hair. After rinsing my hair felt very soft and moisturized -and i have very dry hair so I am extremely pleased with this feature particularly. I am tempted to continue to use this product again in coordination with my other deep conditioner. If you haven't tried this product I recommend that you pick up this replenishing pak as a trial attempt. I guarantee that you would be left as pleased as I am. =)

Ingredients:
Water Aqua, Soybean Oil Glycine Soja, Glycerine, Olive Oil Olea Europaea, Hydrolyzed Collagen , Quaternium-80 , DMDM Hydantoin, Amino Silk Acid, Dimethicone Copolyol, Orange Oil Citrus Aupantium Dulcis, D'Limonene , Panthenol Vitamin B5, Dimethicone , EDTA, Chamomile Extract Anthemis Nobilis, Sage Extract Salvia Officinalis, Nettle Extract Urtica Dioica, Rosemary Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis , Aloe Vera Gel Aloe Barbedensis , Yarrow Extract Achilea Millefolium, Kiwi Extract Actinidia Chinensis, Polyquaternium-37, Trideceth-7, Triethanolamine, Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans, Methylchlorosothiazolinone , Methylchlorothiazolinone, Yellow No. 6 CI 15985, Yellow No. 5 CI 19140

TaTa for now XOXO

Disclaimer: 
I am not paid to review any product mentioned on this blog neither are the products sent to me for trials. I have personally purchased all products reviewed and these are my honest opinions on the products.

Let's Get Acquainted!

Hi there! I have to say I find it strange that I'm feeling nervous doing this O.o I'll begin with saying that this blog is basically about my hair journey and its progress and failures. I decided to begin my hair journey on the 2nd of  February 2012 and this is my means of recording the events. I do not know everything and I am ready and eager to learn from you as well as share my knowledge on Hair Health. Hopefully I can help you along your journey too. Along with hair I would be often engae "chit chat" about fashion, cosmetics, music, books and movies to spice up the entertainment a little.

The name VintageFashionAmour is a collection of some of my famourite things. I am in absolute love with VINTAGE!!! =) Vintage decor, fashion, paintings, buildings....BEA-UTIFUL (^_^). Fashion is another thing I adore simply because it amazes me the ways in which people can tell a story of themselves through their fashion sense. Such an inspiration :) And lastly....Amour...the French word for "Love." I love French....if only i could speak it (ha). France is actually on my "places I want to visit in my lifetime" list...its such a romantic and breath-taking place. I hope this gives a slight insight on who I am...a little introduction for my new community.

TaTa for now XOXO