My overdue 1Year hair update..

Hey hey hey
Finally I'm doing ny one year hair update. This is kind of bootleg because i don't have a picture of my hair when i started but if you watch my videos on youtube you will see my growth better.

Here we goo

August 22 2011
After reading all these articles about growing hair to mid back and all different lenght i wanted to give it a try. I always wanted long hair and my hair nvr ever grow passs neck lenght, going on this hair journey is a perfect opportunity to put my hair to the test.
I did soooo much reading and research, wasted so much water in my house and invested soo much money...its ridiculous but at the end it was ALL WORTH IT.

What i learned::
How to listen to my hair and give it what it needs
How to do my own treatments instead of going to hair salon
How to do my own deep conditioners
Overall i learned whats good for ny hair and what's not good. For example; mineral oil and petroleum (yuck)

I will be updating this with pictures but here's what i have so far...

August 29th wash day:Honey PrePoo

I always wanted to try the honey pre-poo so I took this opportunity to take advantage. Here's how it went.

With my dry hair i first wet my hands and apply some 100% honey on my hair  

then i apply some of my moisturizing conditioner, the next thing i did was apply some oil to my scalp and hair.

To get the deep conditioning effect, i did my double shower cap and scarf method and left it on for an hour with no heat.

...minding my business....

Part2

Yum by the time I remembered my hair it was nicely moist and warm. sounds yucky but that's a great thing for hair. I rinsed, wash with my moisturizing shampoo, rinsed, apply leave in conditioner to towel dry hair. Finally i MS my hair for the night.

My Opinion:

The honey pre-poo is great it does add moisture to your hair. Some people dont add all the stuff i did but i didn't have that much honey left so i had to improvise. But if you are going to try it, i suggest you try honey only, unless you want to be creative. In that case Good Luck!

HHJ

Bio my Biotin Review

If you part of this hair care movement,
I am sure you have heard of BIOTIN.  Most people describe it as the secret to
long hair among other hair supplements. here's a little 411 on the biotin;

Biotin is necessary for cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the metabolism of fats 
and amino acids.  Biotin is often recommended as a dietary supplement for 
strengthening hair and nails, though scientific data supporting 
this usage are weak. (Wikipedia)

TheGood;
Now everyone has been talking about Biotin how it works,
 i was curious but from the some of the bad reviews i was a little scared. 
Luckily i always do research on everything i use whether its going in or on my body. Biotin comes in different amounts but it has been recommended if its being used for hair growth 5,000mcg is best to use. 

TheScary:

Issuficient water intake while taking biotin can cause acne. It is best to start with a lower amount of mcg before moving up to a higher dose.

MY REVIEW

After hearing about the good and the bad about Biotin, i finally decided to buy it; not to take in internally but to add it to my oils. i figured if it works just ask good I wouldn need to worry about side effecs. Unfotunately the experiment didn't really work.

So after a while of having this bottle at home doing nothing, i decided to take it with my multivitamins. In the morning on my way to work I take both together.

RESULTs

Now that part will have to wait since it has only
 been two or three weeks on and off.....

What was your experience??

Honey, Honey I can add moisture...

here's a fun tip:
Aloe vera and honey to make hair grow
Mix the flesh of several loaves of aloe vera with honey and 

apply it over the sculp. Wait 20 minutes and wash it as usual.

LETS TALK hONEY...SHALL WE...

1. Honey, Is it safe for the hair? 

Chances are, if you can eat it, you can put it on your body. 

Honey contains vitamins, minerals, is antibacterial, acts as a humectant (attracts moisture), and has incredible healing properties. Many civilizations in the past and today use honey for many, many uses, and honey for hair is one of those uses. So, honey is definitely safe for the hair and has stood the test of time. Moisture is the #1 thing hair needs why not do it naturally. 

2. Does honey make the hair healthy?

Due to the many characteristics of honey,

 hair is actually nourished and enriched. 

It is food for hair.

Honey is extremely budget friendly. 

In most cases, you only need a very small amount.

 You can save quite a bit by making your own conditioner and shampoo. 

Plus, it’s fun. You’ll also feel good knowing that 

you are doing something good for your body and

 helping the planet at the same time!

here's a few more recipes

 i haven't tried them yet but

 i will be doing my Honey Prepoo soon and i'll tell you all about it:

1.Hydrating Honey Olive Oil Conditioner

2 tbsp honey

3 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp plain yogurt or buttermilk

Put olive oil in bowl and microwave until warm. Add honey and yogurt (or buttermilk) to olive oil and stir until well blended. Apply to damp, clean hair. You may want to use an applicator bottle to make application easier. After all the hair has been covered with this honey hair treatment

, put a plastic cap on your hair to keep in the heat.

Now is a good time to relax with your favorite cup of tea, along with a little more honey so that you are being rejuvenated both inside and and out. The warm oil on the scalp will leave you feeling so relaxed Even though you may be tempted to leave this therapeutic mixture on for a while, leave the honey in your hair for only 20 minutes – then rinse thoroughly with warm water. You may have to rinse twice to make sure all the conditioner is removed. Use this product once or twice a month. You’ll see the difference right away!

2. [Honey prepoo*]

Saturate Hair with honey. Wet hands before applying Honey, 

it works for the stickiness of the honey. After hair it saturated wait 15 minutes, 

rinse then process to washing your hair with moisturizing shampoo 

follow with your deep conditioner 

*prepoo= Pre Shampoo treatment

use to add more moisture to hair to prevent dryness

:)enjoy

-Luvmesumyu

My HairDryer Finally!!

Hello,
So its been a while since i had an update on my hair. so here it is...
I have been searching for the perfect hair dryer for so long and i got one just not sure if its perfect :)
so here it is: GOLD N' HOT PROFESSIONAL HARD BONNET































Gold 'N Hot Professional Hard Bonnet Salon Dryer is ideal for roller sets and conditioning treatments between trips to the salon.

Features

1200 Watts of power

Two heat settings for versatile drying

Cool-to-the-touch hood

Adjustable column for height variations

Designed to accommodate large rollers

Built in carrying handle

Ideal for roller sets or conditioning treatments

Full-size hood fits the largest of rollers

Fully vented hood provides maximum, even airflow

Cord storage

Adjustable column for customized height

Finger rests for easy mobility

Easy to reach and read controls

1-year limited warranty

here's whats inside

this was $30, i hope it last forever:)


luvmesumu

I WILL BE BACK!!!

Its been so long that i blogged, i had so much going on in my life, i'm still trying to grasp the after college life and getting used to this work world, please forgive. It is time to make some internal changes in my life, with food, body, hair, my health as a whole and of course my goal as far as gradate school. I will be doing more blogging and youtubing soon so look out. An i definitely need some more followers on here. 






:)Luvmesumyu

Gro-Aut oil first hand Review

If you are on hairlista, the top oil besides coconut oil is GRO-AUT OIL!! Some may ask what is that?

Gro-Aut (grow out) Hair Oil - This patented formula promotes hair growth by penetrating the hair shafts driving herbal nutrients into the hair follicles. Fill in bald patches, reverse hair loss, or simply grow the long hair you have always desired with Gro-Aut hair growth oil. With use of this herbal oil and our Gro-Aut shampoo, hair appears to 'grow out' overnight! You'll see noticeable results in as little as 7 days. For the best results, follow our hair care regime.

There are four size options available. Prices will automatically calculate when added to your cart

or to get the price, add the base price of $5.99 for our 1oz bottle with the additional amount in parentheses. For example, our 4oz bottle is $15.49 which is the base price of $5.99 for the 1oz size bottle plus and additional $9.50 for the additional ounces ($5.99 plus $9.50 equals $15.49) 

Size Options Available

1 oz: $5.99

2 oz: $9.99    ($5.99 + $4.00 = $9.99)

4 oz: $15.49  ($5.99 + $9.50 = $15.49)

8 oz: $24.99  ($5.99 + $19.00 = $24.99) 

After reading and seeing all the reviews i figure i give it a try. I went ahead an purchased the 2oz bottle, with SH and the Hairlista discount it added up to $12.99. my first initial use was last Wednesday April 4 after my wash. Today is Monday and i haven't seen any growth from this oil. Although it says for best results you have to use their shampoo and some people also said you have to take supplements with the oil, others have seen results just by using the oil. I'm going to to my best to use it more often and warm it up before use. Right now i'm using it every other night because i have a custom made U-part on and its not really easy to oil every night or twice a day but I will try my best and wait a week for another review.

SB: I am not taking any supplements or using their shampoo. i have a wig on and washing once a week, doing DC, MS after the wash. Oil scalp only every other day.
Until Next Time
HHJ.

Catwalk into my life part1

This week had been very hectic. Monday march 26th after i arrive at work i had to debate on going to my doctor or the ER. Imagine my confusion, when i woke and got ready i was fine but soon as i got to work its a different story smh. So fine i ended up callin mom to pick me up, you would think she'll sound worried n in a hurry but nope first thing she said is wheres your car. She just sounded like annoyed the hell out of... Well thanks mom for your support.

Anyway she came, i just wanted to be in bed cuz sometimes that is the best remedy. She gave me food and some meds. I watch african movies, slept woke up n finish the movies cuz we all know african movies are 8hrs long n i just couldn hang. It was well needed and God heard. Thank you lord!!

So the next day i went to the doctor n they took my blood and my pee apparently i have to be tested for H. Pylori infection. I have to take the breath test n go to a neurologist. And the story goes on ...

Mizzd33 Oil Concoction

Soooo hiiii

I made this concoction... this is how it came about... 

Im on Hairlista.... Check out my page n add me:) http://www.hairlista.com/profile/MizzDee On the chat there we were talking about supplements and I want to try one but im kinda scared of pills and what i put in my body. Plus there have been side effect of patches of people's faces yuck! so me and Khrissy thought about adding Biotin to our oils. There are many shampoos with biotin in the ingredients, although its not as effective it is worth a try, there's nothing to loose except for $6.00 :)

This the oils i mix:

Extra virgin olive oil

coconut oil

peppermint oil

eucalyptus oil

jcbo

3 biotin pills 5000mcg

i mixed it all up and warm it up and put it on my scalp.

I do have a sewin (protective style) in so it is kind of hard to oil my scalp but i have been oil every other days and i think im getting a little growth so far.

Check out my youtube videos for my Videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/miizd33

Protective Styles n + More

So my Hailista buddy "Khrissy" asked me to post some pics of some styles ive done in the past. These are done by me. Tell me what you think :)

These are some Yarn braids styles

Yarn Twist

Yarn Box Braids

Senegalese twist and kinky twist

Hair Styles with and without weaves:

1. Clip-ins                                   2. 27 piece with invisible part             3. Some clip-ins

4. clip-ins      5. handmade wig with part   6. quick-weave with invisible

7. my first full quick weave. 8. no idea but its cute lol

My sengalese twist:) love them so much

Thanks for Reading!

Aphogee 2step-Drum Roll!!!

OK so i decided on finally trying that Aphogee 2step protein everyone been talking about. Im not a big fan of protein because of my last encounter with the ORS Hair Mayo. So being on Hairlista just makes you want to try new things whether its oils or some weird rinse concoction lol but its been fun and helpful. So Last Monday i did my Aphogee 2 step protein treatment.


I bought the little packs that comes with both the protein and the moisture treatment. 

I made sure i borrowed an over head hair dryer so i can followed the directions as is:

Shake well before use. Gently cleanse hair with ApHOGEE Shampoo. Rinse thoroughly and towel blot. Apply enough ApHOGEE Treatment to thoroughly saturate hair and comb blend for even distribution. Leave hair uncovered. Do not use a plastic cap, and seat client under medium heat dryer. (Alternatively, a hand dryer may be used, but hair should not be agitated while drying.)
Note: When ApHOGEE Treatment is dried into the hair, the hair becomes extremely hard. Do not comb or brush hair while ApHOGEE Treatment is dried and in the hair. Re-wet and gently rinse thoroughly with warm water.

Apply ApHOGEE Moisturizer to hair & scalp. Leave for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Proceed to next service or style as usual.

My steps:

shampoo

apply treatment (i put it in a spray bottle n sprayed all over.)
sat under dryer for 25 min till hair was hard as rock

rinse the treatment out

apply moisturizing treatment in sections

sat under dryer for 2 min (well 5 min to make sure)

Deep Condition 

leave in conditioner

Seal style.

Results:

My hair feel softer and more manageable,

1 week later my hair doesn't shed as much as b4, and no longer as dry.

So i guess it worked!!!

Thumbs up- thanks for reading.:)

Water Challenge!!!!!!!! Thirsty much??

A few days ago i decide im gonna Challenge my self to drink water. Yes it sound silly, everybody drinks water right??? Wrong!!! Ask yourself these questions:
How much water do i drink?
How often do i drink it?
Am i consistent?
Is is everyday, one in a blue?
Is is only when I eat?

By the answer to your question you can tell if you need to do a water challenge.. why you ask??
Because Water is good for you

The functions of water in human body are vital. The water:

• Transports nutrients and oxygen into cells
• Moisturizes the air in lungs
• Helps with metabolism
• Protects our vital organ
• Helps our organs to absorb nutrients better
• Regulates body temperature
• Detoxifies
• Protects and moisturizes our joints

Every cell in your body needs water from head to toe. That is why it is so important to drink enough fluid. Take for example, brain consists of 90% of water, if you do not supply enough water to your body, your brain cannot function well, and you will get headache or migraine. Hence, next time, if you feel fatigue and headache, it may be the sign of dehydration

Especially if you doing a Hair journey like me, You need water in your life

This is my challenge:

WEEK 1- DRINK AT LEAST 2 BOTTLES OF WATER A DAY

WEEK 2- 2 1/2 BOTTLES OR 3

WEEK 3- 3 BOTTLES

WEEK 4- 4 BOTTLES= 8OZ

BY REQUIREMENT ITS BEST TO DRINK AT LEAST 8OZ OF WATER PER DAY. I have 16.9fl oz bottles so 4 bottles

HOPE THIS WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND MOTIVATED YOU

GOOD LUCK TO ME AND YOU!!!

Valentines extended

Why not do a Vday Blog on Vday.

Let's get to know me a lil bit..just a little.

Im 23 and I'm very much taken and attached at the hip with him. we met on july 19th 2009 and the rest is history. With the passing of my Father everything had been hectic. I hated that it happened, i couldn't deal everything was very stressful of course he's the main one i can count on. With Valentine's day coming up he set up a date for us, for Saturday Feb 11th, 2012. I told him i wanted it to be a surprise and he did, he never said a word of where we going all he did was tell me what to wear :). On saturday i did as i was told.

My weekend.

My valentine's date was on Cornucopia cruise line- Princess boat, i was sooooooooooo excited, he is so sweet. The boat was Decorated according to the Valentine's day them, music was good, drinks was good and he was wonderful!!!

The End of our Wonderful night, of dancing, laughing, and if course eating.:)

Day2:
Sunday morning..
 Movies!!!!!
We seen safe house and the Vow

Sunday night...
We went to see a haitian band called GABEL, it started late but it was soo great!!!

Today is Officially Vday and That feeling just keeps on going. I thank God for us everyday!
God bless

[11-19-10]

Hair Question....Answer

This is a nice conversation/ hair update with me and my Bff. I love when ppl ask question because it urges me to do more research, help them and see also what else i need to add to my regimen. Alright here we go...


What hair products do u use again? And where can I find it?


 - Well i use numerous products for now. I have a previous post about my hair regimen down below {wink wink). Im still on the search for a moisturizing shampoo with no sulfate and no mineral oil, until them im using treseme, it does have sulfate but it does not strip my hair of moisture. For conditioner i rotate the treseme for hair breakage and the VO5 moisture milk which i use for cowashing. And i always add EVOO or coconut oil to my conditioners for extra moisture.
Sulfate- strips your hair of all moisture and anything you previously added to it
Mineral Oil- Block any moisture from nourishing the hair and scalp. its pointless to have a moisturizer with mineral   oil. yuck!


I was watching one of ur vids with te castors oil and stuff*the one with the castor oil and what is evoo?


EVOO- extra virgin olive oil
Coconut oil- open your pores nourishes the scalp. good for hair growth.


Oh ok ... Ur hair looked mad healthy lol since the wedding (July) it grew bak a lot !!! But I really like the oil treatment u were doing shampoo wise I'm still using the biotin shampoo from GNC it's really good..


After my braids my hair got weak again but its back to normal, I condition once a week now. Biotin is good for the hair, im gonna look into that.


Click here for My hair update from b4 the wedding n on..


I haven't permed it since the wedding (July)!!! But I need to start treatin it Bc it's growing but it's mad dry o I kno I need some kind of moisture


Dryness=Breakage.
you need oil treatments, deep conditioner. and moisturizing and sealing your hair every night, but i only do it every other night if i have a weave in i oil my scalp with Castor oil or Wild growth oil.


Click here for my  Hot oil treatment


U perm ur own hair or u get it done


I do everything my self except for trim.


Oh never mind I messed myself up tryna perm I think that's the only thing that I won't be doing anymore! Do u wrap/set urself too if so how? 


I stretch my perms last time was 4 month, i had braids in so my hair got tangled. now im going for 3 minimum i don't wanna risk it. i don't know how to roller set so i used to blow dry, flat iron and wrap but since my hair journey i haven't used any heat on my hair so i wet wrap. first time i did it it came out very straight and shiny.


-I have a couple links on my blog about building a regimen, whatever i can do do help let me know.


-my first step into all this was watching YouTube videos so good luck

youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/miizd33?ob=0

A Poem to My father

you were a rebel, a leader,

 a listener of your own voice cuz can no one tell you differently, 

you called your own shots, (wonder where i get that from) 

you even knew it was your time to go, at 51 you did it all,

 you had the highest of high to the lowest of lows

 but yu never gave up, yu was a fighter,

 stick to your own words until proven otherwise-

i admired that. 

you made enemies, friends and some friends turn to enemies

 but hey they couldnt hang,-i admire that too. 

when God said "wrap it up" you made peace with everyone, 

even tho you heard him you didn't quite believe him. 

Jan 2nd your breath cutting short was your wake up call, 

so this time you listened and accepted God. 

you made peace with all on earth and peace with God. 

He blessed you by ending your suffering 

Jan 27,2012. R.I.P.

How To Build a Hair Regimen

I found this post on http://voices.yahoo.com/hair-regimen-building-newbies-408289.html?cat=69, it is very informative. it contains all the steps and the products needed for a good regiment. During my journey, i was moisturizing and sealing 3 days a week a week because im so lazy. Not only that and i also realized i was using the wrong moisturizer so i have to change it and also i wasn't using any protein because im so scared of my hair falling out:)
I am sharing this info with you and my self then i will choose my products and update you.

One Size Does Not Fit All
As you progress in your hair knowledge, you will soon discover that very few things about hair care are sound gospel. Even the tips in this article are only presented as guides and suggestions to help you on your way! The simple fact is that hair is seasonal. Our hair experiences changes from day to day and week to week depending on a myriad of influencing factors including: humidity, hard water, and bitter cold or sizzling hot temperatures. Hair that was thoroughly moisturized and hydrated one week may become excessively dry and lifeless the next. A regimen that does not take these circumstances into consideration is ultimately a recipe for failure.

Let's Begin!
There are two main types of product categories: protein based products and moisture based products. A rule of thumb is: The more you do to your hair chemically, the more of both protein and moisture you will need. 

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 You will select one or two products from each category below. A list of product examples or suggestions is also included below, but keep in mind that this list is by no means exhaustive. There are just far too many products to list! Building a good regimen also means that you will need to experiment with a wide variety of products before you find The Ones! You will need:

1 Moisturizing Shampoo:
This product should be used once or twice weekly depending on your schedule. The best moisturizing shampoos are sodium/ammonium lauryl sulfate free and do not leave the hair feeling stripped, tangly, or squeaky, squeaky clean. These shampoos are gentle cleansers that leave the hair feeling soft and detangled.

Examples: Crème of Nature (red and green label) Shampoo, Neutragena Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo, Softsheen Breakthru Shampoo , Dax Vegetable Oil Shampoo, Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo, Design Essentials Moisture Retention Conditioning Shampoo, Aveda Sap Moss Shampoo, Queen Helene Mint Julep Shampoo, Elucence Moisture Benefits Shampoo, Aubrey Organics, Abba Creme Moist shampoo, Neutrogena Triple Moisture Shampoo, Elasta QP creme conditioning shampoo, Jason Natural, Salon Selectives Completely Drenched

1 Clarifying Shampoo/ and or Chelating Shampoo if you are a swimmer or have hard water:
This product should be used once per month, or twice per month if you use heavy products/greases oils quite often. Clarifying shampoos strip the hair of product buildup and are great for starting the hair off fresh each month. Your hair will and SHOULD feel squeaky, squeaky clean after clarifying.

Examples: Kenra Clarifying Shampoo, Pantene Pro-V Purity Shampoo, Infusium 23 Moisturizing Shampoo, Suave shampoos (entire line), V05 shampoos (entire line), Shampoo Three' by Paul Mitchell, Aveda Detox, RESOLVE® Chelating Shampoo from Joico, Elucence Moisture Acidifying Shampoo, Nexxus Aloe Rid Shampoo, Nexxus -Phyto Organics Kelate Purifying Shampoo, Ouidad Water Works Shampoo, Artec Texturline Daily Clarifying Shampoo

1 Moisturizing and 1 Protein- based Deep Conditioner:
This should follow your moisturizing shampoo at every wash. Use of your protein or moisture based product should depend on what your hair needs at the time. (See my Hair Breakage article for more details on this topic.) I recommend deep conditioning for 30-45 minutes once per week, preferably with heat (hooded dryer). If you wash your hair twice weekly, only one of those washes need to be a deep conditioning. You can simply apply your deep conditioner for 10-15 minutes with or without heat for that second weekly washing.

Examples: (Moisturizing) Crème of Nature Nourishing Conditioner, Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner, Nexxus Humectress, Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner, Dove Intense Moisture, Neutragena Triple Moisture Daily Conditioner, Neutragena Triple Moisture Deep Recovery Mask, Elucence Moisture Balancing conditioner, Keracare Humecto, Mizani Moisturefuse, Elasta QP DPR-11 (Protein) Any Instant Conditioner like Suave and V05 (light/mild), Got2B Soft 1 Minute Emergency (light/mild), Rusk Sensories 60 second Revive (light/mild), ORS replenishing pak (light/mild), Garnier Fructis Long N Strong (mild), Motions Moisture Silk Protein conditioner (mild), Aubrey Organics GPB (mild/moderate), Mane N tail (moderate/heavy)

Protein Treatments:Used for rebuilding the hair. Frequency of use depends on the strength of the treatment you are using and the level of damage you are attempting to correct. Please follow manufacturer's instructions for these products! Some protein reconstructors have specific time schedules and directions for use. Select one (1) protein treatment on the light to mild end of the spectrum for light touch ups and select another (1) protein treatment on the moderate to heavy end for more intense protein conditioning. Protein reconstructors should be followed by moisturizing deep conditioners to restore moisture and pliability to the hair.

Examples: Joico K-Pac (mild), Aphogee 2 Min Keratin Recon. (mild/moderate), Elasta Qp Anti Breakage serum, LeKair Cholesterol (mild/moderate), Motions CPR(mild/moderate), Nexxus Emergencee (moderate), Nexxus Keraphix (moderate), ORS Mayo (moderate), Elucence Extended Moisture Repair, Affirm 5 n 1, Dudley's DRC (heavy), Aphogee Treatment for Damaged Hair (heavy)

Leave In Conditioner (1 Moisturizing and 1 Protein): Used after washes, or may be used as a daily water-based moisturizer! 
Examples: (Moisture) Neutragena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave in, Profectiv Anti-Tangle Leave In, Kenra Daily Defense (Protein) Infusium 23, Cantu Shea Butter Leave In, Salerm 21(moisture w/ protein), Mane N Tail (Conditioner can also be used as leave in), Profectiv Break Free Leave In, Elasta QP Oil Recovery Moisturizer

Water-Based Moisturizer (1 Moisturizing and 1 Protein): Used for daily moisture supplementation. The best water-based moisturizers are products that do not contain mineral oil, petrolatum, or lanolin. I recommend moisturizing the hair once or twice per day, at night before bed and once again in the morning.

Examples:(Moisture) Organic Root Stimulator (ORS) olive oil, ORS carrot oil, Luster's S-Curl, StaSoFro, Hollywood Beauty Carrot and Olive Oil, Most Braid Sprays, all of the leave in conditioners mentioned above can double as moisturizers! (Protein) Cantu Shea Butter Break Cure, Cantu Shea Butter Grow Strong, Elasta QP Mango Butter, Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioner, Profectiv Mega Growth, Profectiv Healthy Ends, Salerm 21

Natural Oils: Used for sealing in water based moisturizers and helping improve the shine and pliability of the hair. Simply apply a light coating of the oil to the ends of the hair first, and work your way up. A dime sized amount should be enough for your entire head of hair. You don't want limp oily hair! Examples: Coconut oil, Olive oil, Almond oil, Jojoba oil, Sweet Almond oil, Carrot oil, Tea Tree Oil, Castor Oil, Vatika Oil, Amla Oil

Essential Oils (optional):Scalp stimulants! These must be diluted in a heavier, carrier oil because they are extremely potent. Sweet almond and jojoba are my carrier oil favorites. Only a few drops need to be used. per application They can also be added to conditioners, moisutirzers, leave ins, and shampoos. They are great for scalp massages, and very regimen friendly! Examples: Rosemary, Peppermint, Thyme, Ylang Ylang, Lavender, Cedar Wood

Other hair tools:
Wide and medium toothed seamless comb
A boar or soft bristle brush- (optional)
Hair pins/clips
Rollers
Satin Scarf, Bonnet, and or Satin Pillowcases (for night care)
Plastic Shower Caps (for deep conditioning)
A pair of shears (be sure that they are only used for hair)
A ceramic flatiron *optional* (and heat protectant product)

Protective Styling Protective styling should be part of any hair growing regimen. A protective style is any style that reduces hair manipulation/combing, cuts back on heat use, or keeps the hair up and off of the shoulders. Buns, spiral curls, rollersets, braids, twistouts, and clipped up/updo styles are all examples of popular protective styles. Some ladies wear protective styles daily, while others reserve these styles for certain days during the week. Keeping the ends protected from the elements is absolutely essential for faster hair health and growth results, so I advise protective styling the hair more often during the week than not.

Heat Reduction Another critical component for building a healthy hair regimen is reducing your heat use! Heat destroys protein bonds in the hair and depletes your hair's moisture content. Frequent use of heating tools, even with heat protectants, can spell disaster for your hair. Hooded dryers offer the safest heat you'll find, but even those have hot spots that may damage your hair over time. If you must use heat, only use one heating implement at a time. and ALWAYS use a product that specifically states that it is to be used for heat protection. For example, air dry your hair and then flatiron, or blow dry your hair and then bun it up. Limit your use of heat to once weekly, or less if possible.

Sit Back and Take an Honest Look
Just as it is equally important to know which methods to incorporate and use, you must also know when to stop and re-evaluate your methods. When something is not working for you, your hair will let you know either by feeling dry, breaking, or not showing any new length after a given time. It may take you weeks or even months of trial and error to get your regimen customized enough for you to start showing some progress, but it will come. For many of us, it took years of mishandling to get our hair to the place it was, so it will take time to get it back on track! Hope you found this article to be a great starting point!

Good Luck!