Finally, here is the Ayurvedic hair oil recipe that I’ve been using in all my recent wash day posts. The main Ayurvedic herbs are amla, brahmi and fenugreek seeds. This has been the only oil that I’ve used in my hair regimen for the past month. Based on the ingredients included, these are the purported hair benefits of this Ayurvedic…
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My Homemade Whipped Shea Butter
My daughter is 3 years old now and somehow I am still experimenting with her hair. I don’t have many products set in her hair regimen. The only real constant is that I always condition, add a leave-in, oil and gel prior to braiding her hair. Her hair is growing, but I know there is room for improvement, especially as…
Down But Not Out…I’ve Been Testing Out Herbs for Hair Growth
Oh boy, I never mean to be away for so long. But sometimes it comes down to coming up with new content for the blog or doing my hair. And lately I’ve been focusing on keeping up with my weekly hair regimen. Last we spoke, I was dipping my toe into Ayurvedic hair care and I’m still dabbling. This past…
Relaxer Update | February 2017
I ended my relaxer stretch at 22 weeks and you already know that I cut my hair. For this update, I really just want to share my plans for my hair as I continue with these long term stretches. It feels sort of like a new beginning for me and so I want to take my hair journey back to…
Removing My Braids & Preparing For Relaxer Day
After six weeks, I was ready to remove my box braids for a full wash day. I loved having these box braids and plan on installing them again in May. The hair kept up so well. There was no fraying or frizzing, which I do attribute to the hair that I chose to use (X-pression 100% Kanekalon synthetic hair). By six…
Best Oils for Relaxed Hair | My Picks
If you aren’t at least using hair products that contain some natural oils, I think your hair is really missing out. Due to the way that chemical relaxers straighten our hair, it has a tendency to be dry and frizzy. Choosing the right hair products help to ensure our hair is acting its best. And natural oils target those specific issues. With…