Sale!

I have heard some fellow naturals talk about Renpure Organics products but I never wanted to try it enough to go out and buy it. The products are made with 100% organic extracts and are sulfate, dye, color, and paraben free. A lot of naturals talk about how great sulfate free shampoo and conditioner is. I personally never thought anything was wrong with my other shampoo. However, the pj in me decided to take a look at the hair product aisle in good ol' Walgreens and to my surprise they had Renpure Organics on sale buy one get one free so I got the shampoo and conditioner for 6.99 but the icing on the cake is that there is a mail in rebate for 6.99 so (if I ever mail my receipt in) I really got these for free!

I got the "My hair is Pretty Parched" moisturizing shampoo and conditioner which contains Pomegranate Juice and Pomegranate Extract and it is supposed to help restore normal moisture levels. It also contains Silk Protein which is used to repair damage and Olive Leaf Extracts which are used to smooth and repair split ends. I've only used the shampoo once so I'm not sure if I can say 100% that I love it but I will keep you posted

Straight hair....

Okay my hair has not been straightened in so long! So this past weekend I was going to straighten it to see how long and luxurious my lovely locs are but man o man...my hair is monster! I literally did two pieces and quit! It would have taken forever. I do not think straight is for me anymore at least not right now. So I am rocking single two-strand twist which I really like and I think this will be my new go to style! Bantu's are my first love but a girl needs variety!

EVCO

Awhile back I saw a YouTube video on coconut oil for hair and of course me being the try everything YouTube says person, I went and bought some lol. I bought it a few months ago and never used it until the other day. I only put it on my scalp to moisturize it but there are many great benefits. It's a light oil that can be used as a conditioner, moisturizer for hair and skin, contains vitamin E, great for dandruff problems, not to mention you can even cook with it. I will say that after washing my hair the other day I didn't put anything in it other then my heat protectant and the EVCO and my hair isn't feeling dry or anything. I'll keep ya updated. Toodles!

Beer Rinse?

Yep you read it right. Rinsing your hair with beer. A friend of mine tried it and loved it so I thought I'd give it a go too. It was super simple! I just washed my hair like I normally would and then got my good ol' beer(Any old beer will do, but a traditional ale or lager is preferred over wheat beers, because of the hops). Here are some benefits and instructions that I found online at ehow.com...

Benefits
• Beer is made from malt and hops, which contain proteins that are thought to repair hair damaged by chemical processing, sun, chlorine and pollution, and add body to limp strands. The sugars in the beer are believed to make hair shiny by tightening the hair cuticles.

Preparations
• You will want the beer to be flat before putting it on your hair. Open a 12-ounce bottle or can of beer and let it sit out for an hour or two before you plan to shower. You will want to shampoo your hair before using the beer rinse. And yes, you are going to take the beer into the shower with you.

Lather, Rinse, Add Beer
• After shampooing and rinsing your hair, pour the entire beer over your hair, making sure to coat the strands from scalp to tips. Gently massage the beer into your hair and let it soak in for at least two minutes. Rinse your hair completely with cool water. You can then use your regular conditioner to neutralize any traces of beer scent. Towel dry and style as usual. You will find your hair to be shiny, full and bouncy.


What are some hair regimens that you've heard of or tried?


CHEERS!

I cut my hair!

Don't get too excited...I didn't BC but I did cut about 3 inches off lol. I have so many updates! For starters I went to my old hair dresser and he couldn't deal with my natural hair anymore so we both thought it was best I find someone who specializes in natural hair lol. I am kinda feeling a little excited again about my hair. I only have a little more of my relaxed ends left and let me tell ya...when I washed my hair today I was tempted to cut a little more off.

I have noticed that like many, my hair is more then one texture. I definitely like one more then the other lol. Most of it is very tightly coiled without a sign of a curl pattern and then some has curls (which are few and far between lol). Anywho, in 7 days it'll be a year since I decided to go natural yay!!!!! Whew there are still times I think about backsliding lol. I probably have about 2 1/2 inches left of relaxer and if my hair cooperates and grows more, I'll cut them in August. I'm excited to be 100% natural!

Referrals needed

I'm in need of a hair stylist here in Cincinnati something terrible. I prefer someone that can deal with my natural hair. Soooo does anyone have any suggestions?

Shea it ain't so

Well after all of my excitement over getting my shea butter I can say that I do not think my hair liked it at all. I didn't like how my hair felt with it and all I know is that I had more bad fro days then I can count while using it. I'm trying to find a new hair routine to help combat this heat and humidity. I purchased Lustrasilks Aloe Vera Cholesterol conditioner. It's supposed to be a good moisturizer so we shall see. I've only used it once. Other then that, I've gone back to my coconut oil and the occasional castor oil. This is probably the only time in my life I wished it was a little cooler so I can just wear my little hat all the time lol.