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Okay, the braids came out a week early. This week I've mostly had my hair covered up under a plastic bag, moisturising, wearing a headscarf over it all. My hair is without a doubt stronger than it has been in like forever. I'm loving my natural hair for the first time in my life.
Will probably wear my TWA for 2-3 weeks then braid or twist. I'm loving planning for my hair, lol!
Oh, I've also had a bit of hair related drama, thanks to my DSS (darling step son), who had an infestation of lice at school. Read more if interested on my blog - http://jaxhair.blogspot.com/2008/03/head-lice-hell-noooo.html
Oh, and whilst browsing for a linseed/flaxseed tea recipe on the net last night, I came across flaxseed hairgel, which I promptly made for my hair, body and skin. Will try this out till the batch is finished as I made toooo much! Plan is to substitute aloe vera gel with this, see if it's as good as or better than or same as aloe. Main determining factor for the change - expense. I won't use cheap preservative and synthetic chemical laden aloe vera. Hence, what I seem to get is pretty expensive and I go through it so fast. The flaxseed gel may well be a godsend... Will report back on this one! Link - http://jaxhair.blogspot.com/2008/03/flaxseed-linseed-hairgel-homemade.html
Hoping somebody may help... Read a handful of fotkis and seems peeps mix their conditioners with other stuff to good effect (glycerine, oil...). Advantages also would include making that costly, good quality conditioner last longer than it would if used neat. I'm dying to wash my hair this evening and will use neat conditioner - or maybe make a solution of conditioner & glycerine & water - but if anyone can direct me to the right mixture I'd appreciate greatly. Can't find these co-mixing co-washing fotkis at the moment as I don't remember which ones they are. Actually, might browse a couple more, see what I find...
Please drop me a comment if you've any suggestions. Thanks in advance, lol!
-Organic aloe vera, avocado & B vitamins
-Gives Body & Light Hold to All Hair Types
-Enriched with natural vitamins and proteins to help restructure damaged hair
(Wheat germ oil, Vitamin B and Vitamin B5)
-Moisturises and fortifies hair shafts
(Aloe Vera, Avocado oil and Sunflower oil)
-Excellent as a ‘leave-in’ conditioner
(Aloe Vera, Olive oil and Sunflower oil)
-Pleasant, calming aroma
(Essential oils of Rosemary and Lavender)
-Free from SLS/SLES, artificial fragrances, parabens, ethyl alcohol and unnecessary synthetic ingredients
-Note – do not expect very strong hold, only synthetic ingredients achieve that!*
Directions for use:**
Shampoo and towel-dry hair. Work a tiny amount of the gel into your hair from the roots to the ends using fingers or comb. Style as usual.
Ingredients:
*Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), Glyceryl polyacerylate (gel base derived from plant material, Triticum vulgare (wheat germ oil), *Persea gratissima (avocado oil), Panthenol (vitamin B5), Faex (vitamin B), *Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary oil), *Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), *Olea europaea (olive oil), *Helianthus annuus (sunflower oil), Phenoxyethanol, Benzoic acid and Dehydroacetic acid (preservative system), Linalool, d-Limonene, *Geranoil (from essential oils). *Organically grown
*The hold with this product is superb, but hair remains soft and bouncy. Great for curl definition too - which ironically is exactly what I didn't want then as there was alot of shrinkage. What did I expect? I've afro hair for heaven's sake, why did I want it straight? Thank God I know better now and I'm embracing all things afro hair with my whole being.
** My hairdresser just drenched the partings before twisting.
My hairdresser - Hawa, a very accomodating lady who thinks I'm bonkers as I bring my own products, lol. What will she say next time I see her and I've even more products (adding my moisturising spray to the bag), insisting on having hair pieces rinsed out before they touch my hair and insisting on amounts of hair pieces per parting being equal to and not more than the parting? Oh, and the fact I'll be insisting on looser twists and braids, lol. Yep, I'm loving this whole knowledge about my hair stuff!
http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/aloe-vera-styling-gel-200ml.aspx
~*~*~*~* Trial Regimen ~*~*~*~*
***Products I use are chronicled below this post***
Okay, I'm wearing my hair in braids right now which I'll keep in till end of March if I can and if not, I'll take them off on the long Easter weekend 21-24 March. This is what I've done and will be doing when I have braids.....
-Pre-poo with my coconut oil/aloe mix, baggy whole head. *****Only problem I have with full head bagging is my scalp gets all wrinkled and grey when I take it down - kinda like how the skin gets grey and wrinkly when you're in water for a long time? Should learn to get past that I suppose as it looks normal in an hour? This I prefer to do on a Friday as no work Saturday!*****
-Shampoo once/week (Saturday) - Miessence Desert Flower shampoo (post pre-poo). *****Picked an idea from another Fotki today, so will be mixing shampoo with warm water in a bowl and sponge cleaning scalp with this solution then with what is left I'll gently squeeze extensions root to tip with solution till clean. This I think will keep the roots maintained for longer? Well, I'll give it a try and see.*****
-Co-wash 2x/week - Green People (GP) intensive repair conditioner. *****Co-wash post shampoo (Sat) will also involve a hot towel for 10 mins - deep conditioning? Simple co-wash will be on Tues PM/Weds AM before work if I'm organised, lol*****
-Daily morning saturation with my leave-in conditioner mixture - Water, glycerine, miessence protect B5 hair repair. I may add a few drops of oil - jojoba maybe - to this. Maybe a few drops of conditioner too? I need more info on adding conditioner to leave-ins, so ideas will be appreciated please peeps!
-Been applying coconut and aloe mix morning and evening as a sealant/moisturiser but maybe I need to seal with something, so......*****I'm changing the sealing mixture to castor oil (so thick and viscous!)and some other oil/oils added (to dilute the castor oil a little, make it easy to apply) - just need to find out what is best for maximum moisture seal. Any ideas are welcome please. Need all the help I can get!*****
-When I take the braids down, I may do a henna treatment or similar. I'll think/research about this more as time draws closer.
And what is funny, I miss my hair. Don't think I'll last till end of May - will take these down Easter weekend, definitely!
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For normal to dry hair.
Description: Ultra mild for daily use. Great for babies and children! Extremely mild Yucca juice and polyglucose gently cleanse the hair. Panthenol moisturises the hair. Organic avocado oil restores lustre and hydrates dry and damaged ends. Organic herbs add sheen and body to your hair.
Why: You may experience a hair detox for the first few weeks if you've been using hair care with silicone derivatives. Your hair may feel knottier and dryer than usual during the detox phase. Be assured, it will improve. Clarifying Hair Rinse may assist with stripping your hair of chemical residue and Protect B5 Hair Repair will help to detangle and smooth your hair.
How: Massage a small amount onto scalp and allow shower to rinse suds through length of hair. Repeat. Second wash will lather more than the first. Follow with Shine Herbal Hair Conditioner.
When: When necessary.
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera leaf juice, Coco polyglucose, Yucca Schidigera Extract ,organic rice bran extract, non-gmo lecithin, D-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Sunflower Oil, Organic Avocado Fruit Oil, Non-GMO Xanthan Gum, Organic Lime Essential Oil, Citric Acid, Organic Horsetail Extract, Organic Nettle Extract, Organic Burdock Extract ,Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Sage Extract
Copyright ONE Group Pty Ltd
http://jacnal.mionegroup.com
For oily/problem scalps.
Description: Clarifying Hair Rinse closes the hair shaft and helps to detangle the hair. Formulated with organic apple cider vinegar, beneficial hair and scalp organic herbs, and the invigorating aroma of organic lemon peel oil.
Why: To acidify the scalp and remove excess oils, leaving the hair clean and glossy.
How: To use, add 20ml (1 tablespoon) to a cup of warm water and pour over clean hair, being careful to avoid the eyes. Rinse with warm water.
When: After shampoo and before conditioner.
Ingredients: Purified Water, Organic Apple cider vinegar, Proprietry Blend of Essential Oils, Organic Nettle Extract, Organic Horsetail Extract, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Burdock Extract, Organic Sage Extract, Organic Lemon Essential Oil, Natural Gum
Copyright ONE Group Pty Ltd
http://jacnal.mionegroup.com
.......Hair Conditioner. For all hair types.
Description: Hydrates, conditions and protects the hair with nourishing and emollient moringa seed oil from Tanzania. Pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol) and organic herbs promote lustre and body. Naturally balances the pH with organic apple cider vinegar.
Why: Can be applied to dry hair as an intense leave-in conditioner without weighing down the hair.
How: Massage a small amount into the hair after shampooing, focusing on the ends. Leave in for as long as possible (a few minutes). Rinse with warm water.
When: After shampoo or after clarifying rinse if clarifying.
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera leaf juice, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate Organic Apple cider vinegar, Proprietry Blend of Essential Oils, Non-GMO Lecithin, Organic Safflower Seed Oil, Organic Avocado Fruit Oil, D-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Organic Geranium Essential Oil, Organic Patchouli Essential Oil, Peru Balsam Essential Oil, Organic Nettle Extract, Organic Horsetail Extract, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Burdock Extract, Organic Sage Extract
Copyright ONE Group Pty Ltd.
http://jacnal.mionegroup.com
Description: Panthenol is the hair care vitamin! Panthenol provides long lasting moisturisation, imparts lustre and conditions the hair. Organic rosehip seed oil moisturises and softens dry, brittle ends. Organic herbals help rebuild strength and body.
Why: As well as providing long lasting moisturisation and building strength and body, B5 Hair Repair will help to detangle and smooth your hair.
How: Can be used on wet or dry hair.
When: Spray it on after towel drying hair and before styling to protect from heat damage and prevent breakage.
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera leaf juice, Purified Water, D-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Proprietry Blend of Essential Oils, Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, Organic Horsetail Extract, Organic Nettle Extract, Organic Burdock Extract, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Sage Extract, Carrot Extract CO2, Organic Geranium Essential Oil, Organic sweet orange essential oil, Natural Gum, Amber Oil
Copyright ONE Group Pty Ltd
http://jacnal.mionegroup.com
Description: Condition, protect and nourish the hair while styling! Panthenol provides long lasting moisturisation, imparts lustre and conditions the hair. Organic rosehip oil restores lustre and moisturises dry and damaged ends, while our blend of organic herbs treat your hair and scalp.
Why: Provides medium body and hold for most hair types.
How: Work Shape Styling Gel through towel-dried hair and style as required.
When: On clean hair, wet or dry.
Ingredients: Organic Aloe Vera leaf juice, Organic Sugar-cane ethanol, D-Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, Carageenan gum, Non-GMO Xanthan Gum, Organic Horsetail Extract, Organic Nettle Extract, Organic Burdock Extract, Organic Rosemary Extract, Organic Sage Extract, Organic Geranium Essential Oil, Peru Balsam Essential Oil
Copyright ONE Group Pty Ltd
http://jacnal.mionegroup.com
-For Coloured, Chemically-Treated & Frequently Blow-Dried Hair
-Strengthens and repairs damaged, weak hair
(Vitamin B5, Green Tea and Plant protein)
-Replenishes natural oils and enhances shine
(Horsetail infusion)
-Soothing and non-irritating
(Sandalwood and Aloe Vera)
-Fortifies the hair from within
(Wheat protein and B vitamins)
-A little goes a long way!
(Lasts approximately 3 times as long as conventional brands)
-Free from SLS/SLES, artificial fragrances, parabens, ethyl alcohol and unnecessary synthetic ingredients
Directions for use: Apply a few drops to wet hands, work to a lather and wash. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. For best results follow with Green People Intensive Repair Conditioner.
Ingredients: *Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), Decyl glucoside (foaming agent from corn), Glycerin (plant-derived humectant), Cocamidopropyl betaine (foaming agent from coconut), Cocamidopropyl betainamide mea chloride, (mild foaming agent from coconut), *Herbal Infusions of:, *Thea sinensis (green tea), *Equisetum arvense (horsetail) Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Panthenol (vitamin B5), Faex (vitamin B), Bromelain (from pineapple), *Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), *Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium oil), Santalum austrocaledonicum (sandalwood oil), *Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), *Citrus sinensis (orange oil), *Linalool (from essential oils), *d-Limonene (from essential oils), *Geraniol (from essential oils), *Citronellol (from essential oils). *Organically grown
***** I bought this product when I abused my hair with heat, looking for a quick fix. Hair was natural, I wanted it straight but without chemicals and so I washed, blow dried +/- hot combing 1-2x/week! I'm suprised I still have hair on my head after all that, sigh! Needless to say, my hair condition didn't improve much - each strand must have had a split end, a knot or similar. And it was sooo dry! Anyway, the shampoo itself is very nice, I like it and will keep using till it's finished then I'll reconsider. Still need to decide when I'll use it in my new regimen though!*****
http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/intensive-repair-shampoo-200ml.aspx
-Contains organic jojoba, quinoa & B vitamins
-For Coloured, Chemically-Treated & Frequently Blow-Dried Hair
-Chosen as one of the Top 7 Organic Products by The Times!*
-A welcome treat for stressed out hair
(Wheat protein and B vitamins help strengthen hair from within)
-Boosts shine and nourishes scalp and hair shaft
(Green Tea, Horsetail and B vitamins)
-Prevents scalp dryness and loss of natural oils
(Aloe Vera, Jojoba and Quiona)
-For a deluxe conditioning treatment, wrap hair in towel** and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing
-Free from SLS/SLES, artificial fragrances, parabens, ethyl alcohol and unnecessary synthetic ingredients
Directions for use:
Wash hair with Green People Intensive Shampoo and rinse thoroughly. Apply from roots to ends. Leave at least 1 minute before rinsing off.
Ingredients: *Herbal Infusions of: *Equisetum arvense (horsetail), *Thea sinensis (green tea). Cetearyl alcohol (plant wax extract), *Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera), Cetrimonium chloride (conditioning agent), *Simmondsia chinensis (jojoba oil), Chenopodium quinoa (quinoa oil), Lecithin (plant protein), Faex (vitamin B), *Citrus reticulata (mandarin oil), *Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot oil), *Citrus aurantium dulcis (sweet orange oil), Citric acid (from citrus fruits), *Pelargonium graveolens (rose geranium oil), Santalum austrocaledonicum (sandalwood oil), *Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil), *Citrus sinensis (orange oil), *Linalool, *d-Limonene, *Geraniol, *Citronellol (from essential oils). 92.0% certified organic ingredients.
* Votes and surveys hardly ever sway me any more but this has got to be good, huh? It's The Times readers vote, lol! Nah, still doesn't sway me. I'm more into the ingredients here.
** I'd probably wrap in a warm towel
***** Along with the shampoo above, I bought this product when I abused my hair with heat, looking for a quick fix. Hair was natural, I wanted it straight but without chemicals and so I washed, blow dried +/- hot combing 1-2x/week! I'm suprised I still have hair on my head after all that, sigh! Needless to say, my hair condition didn't improve much - each strand must have had a split end, a knot or similar. And it was sooo dry! Anyway, the shampoo itself is very nice, I like it and will keep using till it's finished then I'll reconsider. Still need to decide when I'll use it in my new regimen though!*****
http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/intensive-repair-conditioner-200ml.aspx
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