One Hurdle Down

So today, March 2, 2011 I am claiming Collarbone Length!!!!

It is so amazing!!!!! My hair has come a long way since January. I can't wait till it is back to the health it was a year ago. I attribute all the growth to wearing my homemade half wig and to the fact that I am washing and caring for my 10 week post hair in braids.

Before Photo here
After Photo

So proud of my hair right now!!!! XD

.+'PeaceLoveHarmony'+.

9 Weeks Post Relaxer

Hello Ladies!

Today makes me 9 weeks post relaxer. This past week I measured my new growth but my hair is still in braids under this wig, so the measurements may not be completely accurate. When I redo my braids I will take more precise measurements.

Two months of growth and my hair is shy of 1 inch. So this means that I should have grown out the trim I got in December. Hopefully my hair is back to the length it was before all the split ends and 1-inch cut. I am very proud of my hair right now!!

But at the same time I am so disappointed in myself. I haven't totally been sticking to my Boarding School Schedule. I have been slacking on water and haven't exercised. I know, I know! As Head Mistress I should be on top of everything but exams and studying is just getting in the way. School is getting in the way of the health of my hair, so I need to simplify my regimen even more. I am planning on changing some of the products I use, but I'm still doing research on what exactly I want. I just may go back to using many of the products I did at the very start of my journey.

At that time my hair seemed to love those products more than it does the products I use now. I just feel as if I am at a plateau, another reason why I restarted my Healthy Hair Journey. I need to find products that my hair likes and not just use what many of the other girls are using. Trial and Error.

Protein Overload Regimen Jan 8, 2011 - Feb 12, 2011

Protein Overload Regimen Jan 8, 2011 - Feb 12, 2011

Friday Night

→ Overnight prepoo with EVOO

Saturday

→ Shampoo

→ Protein Deep Conditioning (1-2x a month)

→ Moisture Deep Condition

→ Apply leave-ins

→ Air dry

→ Oil Scalp

→ Moisturize and Seal

Wednesday

→ Co-wash

→ Apply leave-ins

→ Air dry in bun

→ If I haven't fallen asleep moisturize and seal hair as well as oil scalp, otherwise do that Thursday morning

Extra Care

→ Moisturize and Seal Daily

→ Oil Scalp at least 3x a week

→ Massage for 10 minutes after every oil application

→ Baggy ends when they feel dry, especially for bun days

→ Sleep with satin scarf

→ Herbal Rinse whenever I feel it is needed

→ Damp bun on bun days or if I'm just laying around the house all day