My Kinky Twist are holding up great! Normally after about 3 weeks I get the itch to take them out...but not this time I am gonna keep them as long as possible. I have not used shampoo in about 3 weeks since there is little to no build up on my scalp so why use shampoo. I have noticed a huge difference since I stopped using scalp grease with the petroleum and mineral oil I have little to no build up. Instead of shampoo I have been co-washing every other day.
3 weeks down and I will be re-doing my edges this weekend.
Products:
Suave Natuals Cond. (Co-Wash)
Aphogee Green Tea Reconstrutor Spray
Braid Spray
Monday, July 27, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Lets Get Physical!
This past weekend I went to the gym with a couple girlfriend of mines and had a great time talking, joking, and or course sweating. It's very nice to find African-American women with your same interest which mines happen to be anything physical. I love all things physical and for me a day at the gym or the park is time well spent. Which brings me to the topic of African American women and their hair. For me before I work out I have to plan around my hair and this is true for many other African-American women I know. They may not work out b/c they just got their hair done (yes I am guilty of this as well). I come to the realization that straight hair is just not practical for my everyday life which is one of my reasons for going natural b/c I wear no heat styles about 90% of the time anyways so whats the point of torturing my scalp ever 12-16 weeks with a relaxer? There is no reason. Every day I am find more reason that makes this natural journey that much easier and me a happier camper.
-Krystality :-)
-Krystality :-)
Friday, July 17, 2009
Stylz - Kinky Twist
I cheated! I got kinky twist. I luv them they are so convenient and easy to install (I do my own braids) I figured since I am transitioning this would be the easiest way to minimize manipulation and breakage. My goal is to keep them in until Sept 1st and then start taking them down little by little and then out completely by Sept 15th then leave hair out for about 2-3 weeks and then braid it back up.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Getting Started
1. Start with a nice, fresh trim. Broken ends which are severely damaged and thin cannot be repaired so get rid of them.
2. Take pictures of your hiar and start hair care journal. Take pictures of your hair every 1-3 month to see your progress.
3. Clip those ends as needed to prevent Split ends.
4. If you choose to shampoo do so 1-2 per week with a moisturizing sulfate-free shampoo and focus on the scalp and work your way to the to the ends.
5. Deep condition with high quality protein and / or moisturizing conditioner weekly. This can be done with a plastic cap under a hooded Dryer for 30min - 1 hr or without heat.
6. Use a high quality leave-in conditioner which will moisturize, detangle and protect the hair heat styling. Leave-in conditioners will also prevent breakage and protect the hair from weather damage.
8. Keep moisture in the hair. Dry hair breaks which is why it is so important to keep the hair moisturized. When moisturizing the hair, focus on the hair ends and after moisturinzing you can apply a light hair oil to seal in the moisture.
11. Limit the use of direct heat.
12. Wear protective styles. Protective styles are styles that protect the hair ends. Some of my favorite protective styles are twists, braids, buns, up-dos, cornrolls, which requires no heat and little manipulation.
13. Know the difference between breakage and shedding. Typically, hair sheds 50-100 strands daily. Shedding will be longer strands with a white bulb (hair follicle) on the end of hair strand. Breakage will be smaller pieces which signals its time for a trim.
14. Protect your hair at night by wearing a silk/satin scarf or bonnet or use a silk/satin pillow case.
15. Use a wide tooth comb to comb/detangle your hair. You'll experience less breakage
2. Take pictures of your hiar and start hair care journal. Take pictures of your hair every 1-3 month to see your progress.
3. Clip those ends as needed to prevent Split ends.
4. If you choose to shampoo do so 1-2 per week with a moisturizing sulfate-free shampoo and focus on the scalp and work your way to the to the ends.
5. Deep condition with high quality protein and / or moisturizing conditioner weekly. This can be done with a plastic cap under a hooded Dryer for 30min - 1 hr or without heat.
6. Use a high quality leave-in conditioner which will moisturize, detangle and protect the hair heat styling. Leave-in conditioners will also prevent breakage and protect the hair from weather damage.
8. Keep moisture in the hair. Dry hair breaks which is why it is so important to keep the hair moisturized. When moisturizing the hair, focus on the hair ends and after moisturinzing you can apply a light hair oil to seal in the moisture.
11. Limit the use of direct heat.
12. Wear protective styles. Protective styles are styles that protect the hair ends. Some of my favorite protective styles are twists, braids, buns, up-dos, cornrolls, which requires no heat and little manipulation.
13. Know the difference between breakage and shedding. Typically, hair sheds 50-100 strands daily. Shedding will be longer strands with a white bulb (hair follicle) on the end of hair strand. Breakage will be smaller pieces which signals its time for a trim.
14. Protect your hair at night by wearing a silk/satin scarf or bonnet or use a silk/satin pillow case.
15. Use a wide tooth comb to comb/detangle your hair. You'll experience less breakage
Stylz - Braid Out
I co-washed yesterday for the 2nd time this week after a very intense Kick Boxing class at the gym where sweat was everywhere (ehewww...) I co-washed with VO5 Kiwi cleansing conditioner then I followed that up with my Lekair Cholesterol and let that sit for the remainder of my shower. Then I detangled and applied my HE Long Term Relationship Leave-In and sealed with my Kera Care Essential Oil. I let my hair airdry then I proceed to do 10 cornrows spritz my hair to rewet and added a lil Aloe Vera gel and then "hit the hay" lol. This is my best braid out yet. Well I am off to Wine Tasting.
-Krystal
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Stylz - Flat TwistOut
Just craziness...
So I co-washed my hair yesterday and let my hair air dry for about and hour or so then I proceeded to do a beatifully neat flat twistout (My fav). Normally I should have a cute wave pattern in the morning that I wear for atleast 2 days. Didn't happen this time. I woke up this morning to slightly damp hair ...so no waves just a bush. Thats ok, I threw on a cute headband and went on my way. Gotta make it work.
Products that I used:
Co-Washed with Hair One
Leave in wash Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
Sealed ends with Castro Oil
Next time I may sit under my hooded dry for about 15min before I go to bed to jump start the drying process.
-Krystality
So I co-washed my hair yesterday and let my hair air dry for about and hour or so then I proceeded to do a beatifully neat flat twistout (My fav). Normally I should have a cute wave pattern in the morning that I wear for atleast 2 days. Didn't happen this time. I woke up this morning to slightly damp hair ...so no waves just a bush. Thats ok, I threw on a cute headband and went on my way. Gotta make it work.
Products that I used:
Co-Washed with Hair One
Leave in wash Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship
Sealed ends with Castro Oil
Next time I may sit under my hooded dry for about 15min before I go to bed to jump start the drying process.
-Krystality
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Relaxed Progress
As promissed here is my flat iron results and my relaxed hair progress pics for 8 1/2 month. I am so proud of myself.
I had 1 trim in the beginning of my journey and then I dusted myself 1/4 inch 2 times, once in December 08 and then another in June 09. I have been keeping up with my weekly DC and I minimized my heat usage to 1-2 times per month during this time. I am looking forward to more growth maintaining little to no breakage/shedding during my transtion.
- Krystality :o)
Friday, July 3, 2009
Hair Appointment
So I have a hair appointment today in about 1 hour and 45 minutes. I am very excited because this will be the last time I straighten my hair for Loooooong time.
Since I have decide to go natural I am going to limit my heat usage. My goal is no heat for atleast 3 months but I am shooting for 6 months. I know I can do it! Honestly the majority of the time I wear curly styles anyways which is why I decided to go natural because I luv curls and I workout like a mad women and this is the only style that stays up for atleast 3 days before I have to redo. I will be posting pics of my flatironed hair and also my new transition reggi.
Krystality
Since I have decide to go natural I am going to limit my heat usage. My goal is no heat for atleast 3 months but I am shooting for 6 months. I know I can do it! Honestly the majority of the time I wear curly styles anyways which is why I decided to go natural because I luv curls and I workout like a mad women and this is the only style that stays up for atleast 3 days before I have to redo. I will be posting pics of my flatironed hair and also my new transition reggi.
Krystality
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