Tuesday, November 29, 2011

AvoCoco Protein Deep Condish...


1 Ripe Avocado
1 Egg
1 Small can Coconut Milk
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
4 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
A good dollop of Condish (optional)

Blend thoroughly until smooth and creamy
Apply to clean hair
Let the magic happen for 30 mins with heat
Rinse/detangle/style as usual.

You'll be left with soft, moisturized, awesome smelling hair!


Monday, November 28, 2011

Fall/ Winter 2011 Routine

Hey Dolls!

Here's a break down of my current routine. Of course this only applies to my everyday stretched wash-n-go, as things change a bit with straightened or styled hair. For the most part its pretty repetitive, but make note that things change on Thursdays!!! Also, there's a list of my products at the end...and you'll notice I keep it pretty simple!!! Less is always more!!!


Sunday

***Day***
Let down hair and put it in a low loose pony (before I shower just to give it time to fall again)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake n Go!
               
***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case

Monday

***Day***
Spray hair with water until damp to refresh curls and apply a little more of Ms. Jessie's Quick Curls if needed
Let hair dry (I use a diffuser or sometimes air dry)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 
Shake n Go!
          
***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case

Tuesday 

***Day***
Let down hair and put it in a low loose pony (before I shower just to give it time to fall again)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake n Go!

***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case

Wednesday 

***Day***
Let down hair and put it in a low loose pony (before I shower just to give it time to fall again)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake n Go!

***Night***
Apply deep treat Condish over night. (see below for current list) 

Thursday

***WASH DAY***
Rinse with apple cider vinegar rinse (I'm fighting an itchy scalp)
Co-wash and detagle w/ Pantene ProV Relaxed & Natural
Style with Ms. Jessie's Quick Curls
Either I air dry or dry with a diffuser 
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake and go! 

***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case


Friday

 ***Day***
Let down hair and put it in a low loose pony (before I shower just to give it time to fall again)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake n Go!

***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case


Saturday

***Day***
Let down hair and put it in a low loose pony (before I shower just to give it time to fall again)
Polish with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
Shake n Go!
               
***Night***
Apply Ida's Child Shea Whip to the ends
Four (4) twists pinned up or Pineappled and covered with a silk scarf
Sleep on a satin pillow case



Extras:
With every wash (once per week): Deep Treat 
Once per month: Shampoo
Every 2 months: Henna (Refer to this post)
Every 6 months: Trim



Products:
Shampoo:
Conditioners:
Deep Treatments:
Styling:
Moisture:

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Henna me lovely...

I'm sooooooo due for a Henna night! Definitely need to fill that in on the calendar before I head home in 2 weeks (soooooo excited!!!). In the mean time, in between time... here's how it goes down!!!


Recipe:

200g (2 boxes) Jamila Henna
3cp Green Tea
1/4cp Honey
Conditioner (I use Suave Naturals Coconut)

*WARNING*...Wear gloves, Henna Stains!
  • Mix to toothpaste consistency
  • Apply to clean damp hair
  • Leave for up to 8 hours, but no less than 3 hours or over night
  • Co-rinse thoroughly and follow up with an intense deep-treatment
  • Apply leave-in and style as usual


Friday, November 25, 2011

Momma raised a good one...

This was fun fun fun!!! 
 


Turks & Caicos ladies get ready to be... Naturally BeYouified!!!

Held at the ambient Vino Tiempo on December 14th at 6pm, Naturally Be Youtiful is an event set to evoke positive energy and support among women.

Local industry leaders in cosmetics, skincare, natural hair care and accessories will convene collaboratively to educate and inform event goers of how to bring out their natural beauty through complimentary consultations and live beauty demonstrations. Along with vendor installations, guests will enjoy musical performances by Janardo Laporte and Nichelle Farrington, prize giveaways, and light fare.

:::::::Entry to this event is FREE and open to the public!!! Come and be apart of something BeYoutiful!:::::::

True beauty awaits you, just search a little deeper!♥

For vendor information please e-mail: naturallybeyoutifulevents@aol.com
 

Then till now...My hair & I.

The day I BCed was a major turning point in my life. Ready for change from the inside out, I sat in the salon chair, turned away from the mirror and instructed the cutting to be begin. Mid back length hair fell to the floor and thus began my journey....