Styling and Damage

So, for the past 7 months I have been UBER lazy when it comes to my hair. I have taken a minimalistic approach to my hair. My routine consisted of:

• Part hair into small sections
• Shampoo
• Style

Notice anything missing? I stopped conditioning and barely deep treated my hair and now I am paying the heavy heavy price.

Lately my hair has been a pain to style, and recently, I have been dealing with TONS of single strand knots, my hair just wraps around itself the moment I twist it, and it is so dry. Also, I had to cut out lots of hair the other day due to knots that just would not go away!

I lost so much hair that I am SURE I lost my bra strap length.Well I have gotten off my lazy behind and decided to nurse my hair back to health. I found an article on Wikihow on dealing with dry scalp. I also want to try tea rinses to see if they work. 

I also have been working on different styles. I am STILL trying to learn how to braid and flat twist ( yes I can only twist) here's what I did to my hair:

I first got inspiration from this picture I found on Pinterest:

But did this style first: 

Random curl at the bottom due to my lack of parting skill.

(Found my first grey hair so I was not a happy camper)

This lasted a week and I wanted to try the style in the pic so I did my lazy routine and begged my friend Ren to do the side twists. I used Eco Styler Oilve Oil Gel and Aloe Vera juice for this style.

I started in the front

And pinned up the sides so I didn't twist those accidentally

Voila!

I pinned the sides together and did a pompadour in the front 

I forgot to take pictures when the style was finished so I quickly snapped two while in the car. LOVE IT! But good GOD my scalp was TEARING OFF!  The darn dry scalp was terrorizing me!!

BUT I will be applying some intensive care to my hair and report back. Until then,

Peace.

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...............OMG...............

...............KIMMAYTUBE FINALLY CAME OUT WITH HER PRODUCT LINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The line includes a:

• Detangler - Don't Be So Clingy ,as step one. ($13)  
• Step two is -Wash Me Gently Hair and Scalp Cleanser ($13) 
• step three is -Conditional Love Conditioner ($13) 
• and step four -Love Me and Leave-in, Leave-In Conditioner ($14)  

Now naturally they are all pH balanced so they help the hair follicles lay flat and are very conditioning. They also prevent breakage helps with shine and does not strip the hair of natural oils. No More Mixing ourselves! WE LOVE YOU FOR THIS KIM LOVE! WOOOOOT! here are the vids we found so far:

When we saw this we were like:

And:

We need, we want....NOW.

But, alas, we are all braided up right now so THE DAY we pull out these braids....you know what we gonna do meng! 

Will any of you try her line?

So, until then, we shall do our happy dance. Peace.

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The Dangers Posed by Black Hair Products | The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your History. Your News.

The Dangers Posed by Black Hair Products | The Afro-American Newspapers | Your Community. Your History. Your News.

Black women with finely primped hair may be jeopardizing their health, according to a recent report by NBC’s TheGrio.com.

Some environmental justice advocates and scientists say the unnatural chemicals found in many hair care products, especially those on the Black hair care market such as relaxers, hair grease and oil sheen, can cause cancer, infertility or early puberty. 

READ HERE!

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