Protective Styling

Is retaining length important to you? Do you find yourself wondering what steps you can take to get your hair to grow longer and healthier? Well here’s the answer… PROTECTIVE SYTLING!  I know that you were hoping for some sort of antidote by way of a cream or oil but sorry that’s not the answer.  Protective styling consist of any low manipulation style  or styles that keep your ends tucked away, some examples are braids, pin up styles, mini-twist and wigs.  Even though weaves protect your hair I did not add them to the list because most people do not take care of their hair properly when they have a weave.

I started a protective style challenge with myself for the month of April, if you want to join me feel free. I am going to keep my hair protected at least 5 days a week.  I plan on doing multiple styles this month to give Olivia a break from the wear and tear of everyday life.  Below are two of my youtube wig reviews.

 

Patience, Love and Understanding

Patience, Love and Understanding not only nourishes a person...it also nourishes your hair. Taking time getting to know your hair and learning to understand and love all of its imperfections, will make the difference between "just hair" and "pretty hair"!
      My Before & After Puff

Hair can be compared to people. "Just hair" lacks love, time and attention, it isn't very noticeable or its noticed for ALL the wrong reasons! Like most things in life, when something or someone isn't getting the attention it needs, it rebels and acts out in hopes of better days... Ex. Breakage, dryness, stunted growth.

Im saying all this to say "Stop being lazy and show your hair some love! I promise the appreciation will be evident! I don't have what people call "good hair", but I do have what they call "pretty hair"! I love my hair, what it's become, what I learned about it and I look forward to reaching my hair goals.

How is your hair journey going? Chime in...

Castor Oil Benefits for Hair

I started a 3 month Castor Oil Challenge on http://www.facebook.com/MyNaturalTruthNoLye . Personally I am going to do a pre-poo or add it with my deep conditioner. I will also begin using it mixed with the other oils I currently use (jojoba, coconut, olive, and vitamin e). I’m really excited about it. You should join us in the challenge. 3 months will pass with or without using it so why not…it may make a difference!

Here's some information I found on http://www.castoroilhome.com/castor-oil-hair-growth-treatment
What Are the Benefits of Castor Oil for Hair Growth?
 

Regular castor oil use on your hair’s roots and scalp will help:

1. Increase hair growth
2. Thicken hair that is starting to thin out
3. Reduce and prevent hair damage
4. Eliminate dry hair
5. Make the hair fuller and shinier
6. Deeply condition and moisturize hair and scalp
7. Prevents dry scalp
8. Boost your hair’s overall health

Applying

　

How Do You Use Castor Oil?

Here are the common step-by-step techniques for using castor oil in hair loss:

1. Using your fingertips, apply high quality castor oil to your roots and scalp.
2. Make sure that you distribute the oil evenly on the scalp.
3. Do your best to avoid the oil fro getting into your hair as its thick consistency may be hard to wash out.
4. After applying it to your scalp, cover your hair with a plastic cap and wrap it in a towel.
5. Let the oil stay in your hair for at least 15 to 20 minutes or allow it to set overnight.
6. Wash it out with shampoo after to remove the castor oil.
7. Do this once a week for 6-8 weeks to see the results.

Depending on your preference, you can also mix the oil with other oils (i.e. grape seed) to eliminate the super-thick consistency and unpleasant scent of castor oil.

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Protective Styling

As you all know I was growing extremely agitated with my hair and contemplating a perm, so I decided that it was time for a weave…excuse me protective style.  I was trying to find someone to do it but I was so frustrated that I taught myself to braid and I sewed in my own tracks…YAAAAYYY ME!! I'm pretty excited about it… mind you the hair was very cheap so it may shed completely by Friday (LOL) but next time I'll spend more money since I know I can do it.

Moral of the Story: If you want it bad enough you can do anything!!

So now I'm going to try my best to protect my hair until April 23, 2012...which will mark my 1 year Hairversary!! Wish me Luck...I'll keep you guys posted on my styles!

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