Showing posts with label relaxed. Show all posts
Showing posts with label relaxed. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

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

Sunday, February 12, 2012

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.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Tangled Much?!?!: For all hair types.

Many of will not believe....but 70% hair damage occurs in the shower. You know that process when your hair is wet and you just pass your comb through your luxurious locks? Yuuup.....that's the one I'm talking about. Wet hair is extremely fragile and combing through your "crown and glory" at this particular time will eventually leave you with damaged, broken hair. Detangling hair is a skill we all can adopt! =) Here are some helpful methods to detangle both natural or chemically treated hair.

The number one use of the comb in the bathroom is to apply conditioners and shampoos evenly throughout the hair, covering the surface entirely. A soothing and safer method you can use is eliminating the comb entirely and gently massaging your hair whilst in the shower is one of the best ways to prevent breakage also providing great shampoo and conditioner coverage....a win win situation! Detangling thoroughly wet hair is like walking up to a robber and handing your money over.....you just don't do it! The best way to detangle hair before it is dry is to air dry until damp and a leave in conditioner or detangling serum of your choice, section and detangle.

Your hair is a part of your identity and a woman's beauty. We are all bless with beautiful hair of all types and it is our duty to take care of our hair.


These are a few examples of great combs than can be used to detangle both natural and relaxed hair.

Mason Pearson 6" Rake Comb

Aristocrat Genuine Bone 8 1/4" Rake Comb


Magic Star Jumbo 9" Rake Comb

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.