APL for June 2012

Arm-Pit Length Hair by June 2012

My goal is to be full arm-pit length hair by June of 2012.  I don't necessarily hide my hair but tucking my ends away (in a high bun) is something that I often do. 

My weekly regimen: Shampoo 1x a week using Shea Moisture Shampoo. Deep condition 1x a week alternating between a protein and moisture balance. Once my hair is washed I will braid or twist my hair using satin-strips. Using the satin strips for the first time (in a braid-out) kept my ends from getting crunchy. My hair was very defined, shiny, and less tension seemed to be placed on my hair. Below is Nina who demonstrates and show results of the satin braid out.

Once my hair is taken down, I'll pull it up into a high bun using a banana clip and headbands. I want to reframe from using scunci's unless I'm washing my hair in pigtails.

Vitamins: Looking into HairFinity
Other: Drinking plenty water / exercising
Motivation / Hair Ideas:  Nik-Star

Oil Rinses / Co-Washes

Oil Rinses / Co-Wash

• I always co-wash using some type of oil. Rather I'm leaving the oil in my hair over night or applying oil to my wet hair and rinsing it out with a conditioner. I do not have a set oil rinse/co wash regimen but in a general sense - co washing with a oil is a must for me.

Dabur Vatika Coconut Hair Oil - $3 (Ayurvedic Oil)

Organic/Pure Wheat Germ Oil  - $11 (Ceramide Oil)

Organic/Pure Hemp Seed Oil - $7 (Ceramide Oil)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Grocery Store

Tropic Isle Jamaican Black Castor Oil - $10

(Most of these oils I purchase from eBay or the Vitamin Shoppe. My skin and hair loves 

coconut oil the best. The vatika coconut oil penetrates my hair as a deep conditioner would.)

 

 

• Applying a conditioner that provides the best slip to my hair helps with my moisture, detangling, etc. Once I let the oil sit on my hair for about 2-3 minutes (under a shower cap), I follow up using.....

• Suave Humectant Moisture Conditioner (DOES NOT contain any sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, and not tested on animals). Does contain dipropylene glycol *May try Suave Aloe & Ginseng Conditioner (contains organic ingredients)
•  TRESemme Naturals - Nourishing Conditioner (CONTAINS Organic Aloe Vera & Organic Avocado Oil. NO SULFATES, non tested on animals, hypoallergenic, dye-free. Vibrantly smooth conditioner contains Organic Coconut Oil =D)
• One N' Only Argon Moisture Repair Conditioner (FREE of sulfates, phosphates, and parabens). Does contain propylene glycol

 It seems as though the TRESemme is my safest product wise to stick with when it comes to safe ingredients. They have 3 different type of conditioners that all contain certified organic ingredients. I will add ingredients such as aloe vera gel, glycerin, to see if there is a notable difference. This will be updated when I find a staple co-washing conditioner.