Hair Progress

Hi Curlies!

So I just had my hair professionally trimmed for the first time since I BC in June 2011. Normally, I would trim any split ends myself, but I had my hair flat ironed and wanted my hair more even. Since I wear my hair 98% curly now, I wasn't too concerned about the uneven layers, but I wanted a even starting point as I enter Hairscapades GOC. Does anyone else go to a professional for haircuts/trims or do you feel more comfortable with doing it yourself?

Pre-Poo Regimen

Hi Curlies!

Well, I decide to incorporate a pre-poo regime in my weekly wash routine. Since the weather is getting warmer and I will more likely be doing more wash and go, I want to ensure my hair has enough moisture to combat any frizzy hair. Even though I have a lot of hair, its mainly  thin strands bunch together so I don't want to deal with single strand knots. My hair doesn't really like heavy oils and butters , so I decided to mix EVOO, Castor and Rosemary oil together as a pre-poo solution. I don't do any measurements, just ensure I have enough to cover all my hair, but I generally use more EVOO than the other two ingredients. I normally rinse my hair of any product build-up using just my hands with warm water and apply the oil mix from scalp to the ends of my hair. Then I wear a shower cap and cover with a heavy scarf. Typically, I add a hair bonnet and wear overnight to let my body heat activate the oils into my hair and scalp. Then depending on how I wish to style my hair for the week, I will just co-wash and style as normal. I'm going to consistently do this for the next month and see if I notice a difference in how my hair feels. Hope this works for others. Let me know what you think :) Until later, See you on the flip-side.

Moroccan Rhassoul Clay

I really love using this clay as a clarifying treatment when I have a lot of product build-up. It cleans my scalp and hair really good and makes my curls clump together more. Since I have very thin hair strands I make sure I deep condition afterwards to bring in more moisture. A least expensive alternative is to use Bentonite Clay, but I like the Rhassoul as a nice spa treatment and the way it clumps my curls together.As far as application, I just mix with warm water and add a little EVOO to make it easier to apply, add a shower cap and apply heat either through a dryer or a heavy scarf. Whatever product I have left over, I apply to my face and neck as a mud treatment since both (Rhassoul and Bentonite Clay) can be used for the skin. I purchase my products at the below location/sites:

Rhassoul Clay- Moroccan Rhassoul Clay - FNWL (From Nature With Love)
Bentonite Clay- Whole Foods

Winter Protective Styles

Hi Curlies!

Trying to find a good winter protective style that is professional and not time-consuming. I noticed a drastic difference in my hair with the cooler weather and don't want to have to rewet my hair which leads to frizz and dryness. Any suggestions? I'm in the awkward stage of growing out my hair from my BC so would love to hear fellow curlies suggestions.