Melena's Hair Journey Week 2

here's an update on what i've been doing with my hair for the past two weeks:

My (NEW) regimen includes

Washing hair 2x per week
Deep Conditioning 2x per week (after every wash)
Crown & Glory Technique 2x daily (now taken down to once nightly)
ACV rinse after each shampoo+DC
Creme rinse after each DC
Apply Castor Oil Treatment after every wash
No-Poo (or co-wash) 1x per week
Moisturize and seal nightly (trial run for the next week and see if it makes a difference from 2x a day)

Products used:

Shampoo+Conditioners
BWC Orgaic Aromatherapy Shampoo
Garnier Fructis Fortyfing Conditioner
Elasta QP DPR-11


Leave ins:
Garnier Fructis Curl&Shine Leave in
Infusium 23 Leave in Strengthener
BWC Revitalize Leave in
Garnier Fructis Length&Strength Anti-Split Ends Treatment

Moisturizers and Oils:
Africa's Best Organics Carrot Oil Cream
Zambesi Afrcan Oil
African Angel Vitamin E Oil
Cantu Daily Shea Butter Oil Moisturizer
Africa Imports Avocado Butter
Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil Hair Treatment w/ Mink oil
Nubian Heritage Raw Shea Butter Hair Elixir Oil

Moisturize & Seal Technique:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0_93jySKiM&feature=channel_page

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuCbZMHwLug&feature=channel

Crown&Glory Technique:
http://www.growafrohairlong.com/crownandglory.html

Homepage (make sure you browse the whole site. there's a lot of useful info):

http://www.growafrohairlong.com/

This regimen has been working for me so far. The Crown&Glory Technique combing and brushing has done WONDERS for my shedding problem! Who knew that combing your hair regularly could help with that?? lol Also my scalp has never been healthier!! No flakes!! My hair is so soft and combing it in its dry state is SO easy! Before I cut my hair and started taking better care of it paying close attention to what i do with it, my hair was SO HARD to part! It literally caused me pain to part my hair so that i could co-wash! It hurt sooo much because it was soo tangled and dry. But now that I've been moisturizing it on a daily basis, and detangling it as well, even when i've JUST washed my hair and i let it dry and its all curls its STILL SUPER easy to comb RIGHT thru it! So for the next few months (until Dec. 15th) I'm going to be employing this regimen and i'll see if my hair grows quickly or what, and I'll keep all of you updated. =D

This is the site that I belong to and here is my personal profile page and blog:

http://www.hairlista.com/

my personal page:

http://www.hairlista.com/profile/LenaThompson

Hope all this information helps anyone who needs it!! Any questions at all just send 'em to me in a message or in the comments and I'll do my best to get 'em answered!

LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!

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[irockz6]

@LotusBug09 my hair is like that and im not mixed either...

[GreenWithEnvy318]

your hair looks like Mine!!!!!!! ahhhh it so Thick and pretty! Great video!!!!! it's soo hard to find someone on here I can Relate to as far as Hair is concerned ^.^

[MzVan21]

how is tht carrot oil cream workingout for you?

[divasdinn]

yes it's the same thing I used it to goin labor!

[FreyaMarsha]

Yep, it's the same thing, lol ;-)

[amarismom06]

Is the castor oil thick? My mom used to give me castor oil as a laxative when I was younger. It was so disgusting...not sure if it's the same thing

[hybridomatech]

your hair is really lovely! Have you tried Aveda curls? i have been using the poo and conditioner as well as the styling creams for 2 weeks now, loving it!!! curls are well defined and hair is moisturised. i still put shea butter in my hair at night before bed (and satin bonnet). What i like about Aveda products is that they are all 100% natural, no chemicals and eco-friendly. a bit pricey, but i think worth it. Hope this regimen works for your hair, it looks lovely.

[blazejeffery]

she's not lying she's mixed

[melenasoleil]

lol umm.. im mixed with a lot of stuff yes however i believe these techniques may be used on any type of natural hair. just try not to rip your hair out by raking at it, but carefully finger comb them comb thru and brush. but make sure before you do ANY of that, you apply some sort of moisturizer or detangler, i do. i apply carrot oil creme before i start the technique. if you need advice for something more u kno i gotchu gurl! lol

[prettybrowneyescutie]

sounds like you have a good regimen. i read the description box and all of your info is very helpful. You are so nice and i love your personality. i have came across some rude people on here and are by far the nicest. keep doing what you are doing. hhg.

cute hair....btw