Natural Hair Journey

Saturday, 16 May 2015

Hallelujah cover - Kari Jobe, Jamie Grace, Dara Maclean, Blanca and Nirva

One of the Best renditions i have heard!! And its one of the Best songs ever!!!!

Friday, 29 August 2014

Healthy care for ACNE

I am beginning to realize that maybe blogging isn't really for me. Its been about four (4) months since i posted anything and i feel totally Horrible. I have been taking better care of my health and hair and trying the beauty thing. I just had to share this.
Before

Acne Face shot

After

Free from Acne

Did you see my face???? From before with acne and After without acne.If you watch carefully you will realize the difference. OMG!!! And guess what i didn't even use any Acne Face Cleansing Wash. All I did was Change my diet; by eating healthier foods like Vegetable and Fruits, Healthy Carbs and Proteins.This is A-MAZING!!!! I am very pleased. Had I known that what I ate before was negatively affecting my face in this way; causing acne, I would have adjusted my diet a LONG time ago. But its not just the food, I also drink lots and lots of water, everyday to keep me hydrated. I was mainly drinking the water at first to help my hair but it benefits out-ways the cause. Also I spend some time (at least an hour) exercising just to get me fit and flatten my tummy. But all these changes; food, water, and exercise have all been positive attributes to my improved health. I am happy so far with the face results. The Abs part is a different story.

I must mention though that I have been using acne face wash before but the thing with these products is that if you stop for a small period the acne reappears, and that sucks. I hated that!!! What I realized was I had to get to the root of the problem. Once the root of any problem is tackled head-on then the negative reactions and/or feedback will be stopped or dealt with even before it shows up.

P.S.

I still have to make some adjustments to my diet to assist me in getting rid of that stubborn belly fat. With Insanity i hope to succeed. Decide, Commit, Succeed!!!!!! Thats the moto.. :)

Saturday, 19 April 2014

Day 2 of Wash 'n Go-Curl Defining, Twist Out and Protective styling

I know i have not been consistent with my blogging but that's only because i have been busy for some time with my studies. I do still take good care of my hair and that includes, oil treatments, deep conditioning, general hair washing, moisturizing, protective styling, silk pillow case and silk sleeping caps for night routine and of course educating myself constantly about maintaining healthy hair and how to deal with road blocks. All these are done because i do want great healthy and long hair results.

I have also started to exercise and i have decided to be more consistent with that because if i am not i will not gain the results i want.

I will update all these in a new post soon.

Below are a few pictures where i defined my curls " Wash n Go" -Day Two (2), two which shows the results of a Twist out and two Protective Styling.

Protective styling with scarf

Protective styling up-do

Twist out View

Day two (2) of my wash and go

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Healthy Hair Growth

Simple tips for healthy hair growth

Brushing and Combing Hair

One of the worst things that any of us can do to our hair is to brush or comb it out when it is wet. The hair is at its weakest when it is wet and combing it out then can actually cause damage and breakage to the hair. This we should totally avoid if we desire healthy long hair. Also to avoid damage you should always remember to comb or brush hair starting from the ends working your way up gently to the roots.

Silk or Satin Pillow Covers and Sleeping Caps

We shouldn't only aim to protect our hair during the day but also at nights too. It is important to keep the moisture in our hair and to avoid it from breaking off or getting damaged. It is therefore important to wear the appropriate sleeping cap and use the best pillow cases. The Satin or Silk material is known to the best fabric and texture for the hair. It not only prevents damage but also helps locks in the moisture in the hair leaving the hair looking fresh and moisturized in the morning.

Massage Scalp

Stimulation, Stimulation, Stimulation!!!!!!! That’s basically what the hair breads on to grow out; massage to the scalp stimulates the hair follicle creating new growth. This should be done for about 30 seconds to 1 minute; place the tips of your fingers onto the scalp, especially in strategic areas and gently massage at a modest rate. Results of new growth should appear between 4-6 weeks.

Protein Rich Foods/Biotin

You Are What You Eat!! This definitely applies to your hair as well. You will realize that if you change your unhealthy diet for one that is nutrient filled you will recognize an amazing difference in yourself and especially your hair. The better your body is nourished the faster, stronger and healthier your hair will grow.

Foods such as salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna, eggs, cereal, nuts, vegetable (especially greens and carrots), and of course Water are beneficial to the hair in promoting growth.

"Biotin (Vitamin B) is also a healthy ingredient for hair growth and can be found in food such; eggs, soy, whole grains, and liver."

By following these simple steps religiously you will experience healthy, strong hair growth over some time. It will be worth the effort when the results begin to blossom, thus encouraging you to continue these hair regime.

http://hair.allwomenstalk.com/natural-remedies-to-make-your-hair-grow-faster/26/

Healthy Hair Growth

Simple tips for healthy hair growth

It has been said many times that black girls’ hair doesn't have the capability to grow long. I just want to say that this is a myth and in fact can be proven to be completely false. It may be true that some natural black women hair grow slower than other types of hair but this doesn't mean it’s incapable of growing just as long as others.

To stimulate healthy growth here are a few steps to follow:

Trim Your Hair

Trimming your split ends isn’t actually a way to grow hair, but it is a good strategy to stimulate healthy continual hair growth. If you do not get rid of those split ends they will cause extreme damage. When the hair is damaged at the ends it usually creates split ends, if they are not trimmed they will begin to split and travel up along the shaft of the hair. In an attempt to grow healthy hair this isn’t what you really want at all. It is then important to ensure that the ends are controlled and treated with care. Trimming should be done at least every 6-8 weeks and only about ¼ or ½ of an inch should be removed. You don’t want to cut off new growth you just want to trim the dead ends of your hair.

It is also best to trim your hair only with a sharp scissors made for cutting/trimming hair. This is because using a random all purpose scissors to trim the ends of your hair could actually cause more damage than good.

Use of Protective Styling

One of the weaknesses of natural hair is that it dries out too quickly leaving the hair dull and brittle vulnerable to frequent breakages. The use of protective styling is one of the simplest method to adopt to combat hair damage while promoting growth and locking in moisture. It must be mentioned that the hair loves moisture to thrive. This method also helps protect the oldest part of the hair; the ends, from rubbing against your clothes, car seat, pillow case and any other item it may come in contact with. It also applies to night time routine; the simple adaptation of placing the hair in a loose pineapple and shielding it with the use of a silk/satin sleeping cap and silk pillow cases will protect it from getting damaged.

Some simple protective styling includes; twist, Bantu knots, loose up-dos are just a few.

Water Water Water

Before I was pregnant it seemed almost impossible for me to consume 8 glasses of water and it was a task even during my pregnancy. I literally used to struggle to drink these 8 glasses and sometimes used to cheat my way through it. I would have taken up to an hour to drink a 6 inches glass of water. However, as time progressed and I adopted this lifestyle even after the birth it became easier every single time. Now I can drink this 6” glass under a minute. This is to say that everything takes time and if you want healthy hair growth you have to put in the extra effort of adopting something you are not used to. As mentioned earlier natural hair gets dry really fast, but it thrives in moisture. What you put in is what you will receive on the outside. The water also helps in the process of flushing out any toxins in the body thus benefiting the hair by strengthening it.

Reduce The Use Of Blow Driers

Blow driers and/or hair dries generate a lot of heat which is very damaging to the hair when used too often. The less you use the blow drier, the less hair damage and split ends you will receive and the healthy your hair will grow. Alternative method = Air Dry!!!!

Deep Conditioning

This is as important as drinking water and keeping the hair hydrated. Once it is possible you should deep condition your hair at least once a week or twice a month. Basically, all you do is apply a generous amount to the hair ensuring that the hair is well moisturized with the conditioner and leave it in for at least 10 to 60 minutes. You may choose to steam it under a hair drier (with a steaming cap) or use a hot towel to wrap the hair up. The steam allows the conditioner to easily penetrate into the hair ensuring the best intake of nutrients. This will literally make the hair, silkier, healthier and stronger over time.