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hair regimen

Autumn / Winter Hair Regimen 2015/16

Saturday, October 31, 2015
Whether we are ready or not, Summer is over and Autumn is here and it is time to winterize my hair regime for 2015/16… I try to keep my regime as simple as possible now that I know what works and doesn’t work for my hair whilst maintaining a moisture & protein balance. I wash and deep condition my hair once a week...

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3 Weeks Post Relaxer

Midweek Co-wash - 3 Weeks Post Relaxer

Friday, October 30, 2015
I had plans to go into London today with my family so decided to slip in a quick co-wash last night, here are the steps I followed: Deep conditioned on dry hair with Aunt Jackie’s In Control Moisturising and Softening Conditioner, sealed with my castor oil mix of Lavender JBCO and pure castor oil, covered with a plastic cap and towel turban and...

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hair update

Autumn / Winter Staple Products 2015/16

Wednesday, October 28, 2015
With the cold weather making it's presence known, I tend to tweak the products I use for my hair as some products which may be my absolute favourites over the warmer months, may do nothing for my hair when it is constantly cold and wet outside.  Whilst I have many products in my stash, the products below are my staple products which I...

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3 Weeks Post Relaxer

Wash Day Diary - 3 Weeks Post Relaxer

Monday, October 26, 2015
Saturday 24th October  My wash days used to be days that I would dread, but now that I am no longer constantly trying new products and instead stick with what I know works for my hair, my wash days have become predictably easier and days I actually look forward to.  Here are the steps followed for Saturday's washday: Pre-pooed my hair with my...

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2 Weeks Post Relaxer

Wash Day Diary - 2 Weeks Post Relaxer

Monday, October 19, 2015
So yesterday was wash day and I think my hair had started to believe this day would never come.. Here are the steps followed for Sunday's washday: Pre-pooed my hair on Friday evening with extra virgin olive oil and left in overnight. On Saturday morning I added virgin coconut oil to my hair and let sit whilst I had a lazy day with...

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Castor oil challenge

Castor Oil Challenge – One Month Check in...

Saturday, October 17, 2015
It has been 4 weeks since the castor oil challenge started and time has flown. If you read my post at the beginning of the challenge, you will know I opted to join the challenge at the extreme level. This consists of oiling my scalp every other night, adding 2 teaspoons of castor oil to my weekly deep conditioner and also use castor...

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Product Reviews

Product Review: Beautiful Textures Moisturizing Leave-in Conditioner

Thursday, October 15, 2015
Product Information: Achieve amazing manageability and styling versatility for Curly, Wavy, Kinky-Coily or Frizzy hair. Get soft defined curls, bodacious bouncy spirals, and smooth silky tresses with this Intensive Moisture-Rich Formula for mixed textured hair.  Get Ultimate Shine & Curl Control Tangle Taming Leave-In Conditioner Helps to: Unlock Tangles  Deeply Moisturize  Tame Frizzies  Nourish Curls with The Right Blend of Natural Oils Product...

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1 Week Post Relaxer

Wash Day Diary - 1 Week Post Relaxer

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Sunday 11th October 2015 I could not wait to wash my hair this week which is always the case after a relaxer touch up the week before. This is how it went... Applied coconut oil to the length of my hair followed by extra virgin olive oil and left in overnight. The next morning, I added a little more coconut and olive oil to...

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Product Reviews

Product Review: Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Leave-in Conditioner

Thursday, October 08, 2015
Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Leave-in Conditioner Product Information: Olive Oil & Mango Butter Leave-In Conditioner Adds strength, moisture and shine to even the most brittle, damaged hair. Perfect for natural, braided and straight styles to soften, silken and moisturize leaving texture feeling like silk. Benefits: Moisturizing Butter of Mango and Olive Oil adds strength, moisture and shine to even the...

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11 Weeks Post Relaxer

Relaxer Touch Up - 11 Weeks Post

Sunday, October 04, 2015
Saturday 3rd October Friday after work, I applied coconut oil to the length of my hair including new growth, oiled my scalp with my castor oil mix then left in overnight. Saturday lunchtime, sectioned my hair into four and applied Extra Virgin Olive Oil to the length of my hair including my new growth then followed up by adding petroleum jelly to the...

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