HAIR TYPES

I know this can get a bit stickey... but I found a chart that I think well exemplifies the different hair types. The chart doesnt show that sometimes there is a mixture of textures (like me 3c, 4a mix). Hopefully this will give some better insight about your hair type.

I NEED PROTIEN

So I realized that as of late my hair just has not been feeling the way it normally does, Ive also been getting alot more breakage than usual. My fave protein treatment is not available in the stores near my house, and I always forget to get it when I go to Sallys so I've been without it for awhile. After scouring the net last night, I decided to go with Nexxus Emergencee.

• Washed with Redken Real Control Shampoo
• Rinsed
• Applied Nexxus Emergencee
• Sat under soft bonnet dryer until it dried
• Rinsed
• Applied Redken Real Control Intense Renewal Mask
• Steamed for 30 minutes under soft bonnet dryer

After rinsing the Emergencee from my hair, I could immediately feel a difference! The product doesn't get rock hard like Aphogee, it isn't runny and smelly either. Overall I am very satisfied with my purchase and I will add this to my staple products.

PLEASE REMEMBER!
• Hair is 98% Keratin (protein) and 2% water

•Chemical services and heat usage breaks down, and damages your hair, so it needs to be replaced in order to keep your hair strong enough to withstand day to day damage.

• You better have a damned good MOISTURIZING Deep Conditioner to balance your hair back out. If this isn't done, you'll have hard hair that snaps off VERY easily. Not a pretty sight.

• If your hair is already snapping off very easily go for a MOISTURE DEEP CONDITIONER first. Your breakage may very well be from moisture deficiency.

•When starting to take better care of your hair, pay attention to what your hair really needs at the time. You aren't going to need an intense protein every time, you may only need a mild protein, or even moisture. Start on the mild side and assess your needs from
there

•Protein overload can be a nightmare to correct (or so I've read), so it's best to find out just how much protein your hair can handle for jumping straight into uncertain waters.

RELAXED LADIES:

Protein is especially important for you hotties! You should use a protein TREATMENT 1 week before your relaxer. This will help you experience less breakage at relaxer time.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:
INTENSE:
• Roux Mendex Hair Repair Treatment
• Aphogee 2 Step Treatment for Damaged Hair
• Eggs

MILD:
• Mane and Tail Conditioner

LEAVE IN:
• Infuisum 23

CO WASHING

I THINK i AM READY TO START CO-WASHING NIGHTLY.. I ALREADY GOT MY TROPICAL COCONUT CONDITIONER BY SUAVE.. AND TO MY SURPRISE IT HAS ROSEMARY IN IT WHICH HELPS TO STIMULATE HAIR GROWTH AND TODAY MY SO TOLD ME HE MISSES MY WASH N GOS WHICH I THINK WILL LOOK A H.A.M NOW BECAUSE OF THE 2 TEXTURES... WELL IN ANY EVENT IM GOING TO ADD THIS TO THE ROTATION AND SEE HOW IT GOES...

ALSO IN ORDERING THE 52OZ 10 EN 1 CONDITIONER OH MAN IT BETTER BE WORTH IT.. I USED UP ALL MY PRODUCTS FROM MY INITIAL PJ ATTACK BACK IN SEPTEMBER SO NOW THAT THE CLUTTER IS CLEAR I CAN JUST HAVE WHAT I NEED!!!

its a balancing act

i sure do hope i can get my hair balanced out, because that breakage in my weak spot (back middle section of hair) is getting ugly!!! i left the 2 min keratin reconstructor on for a bit last night... (ei it actually felt like it did something...) then i dc'd for about 20 w/ heat. i'll be glad when i can leave it in for 2 min and use it less often.. like scurl, i only have to use it on my new growth once a day every other day instead of 2 times perday every single day!!! i cant wait to try the coconut milk and avacado this weekend. i think im really close to apl, ive been good and havent done length shots since november. we shall see on wednesday 13th. oh yeah as of today im 14 weeks post!!!!!!!!!!!! i think its about to really start feeling like a real "stretch" i dont think ive ever gone longer than 3 months before. doign this really makes me question why i relaxed so often.... now if i get under the dryer versus airdrying it'll take like 15 minutes (or longer) for me to detangle and moisterize my hair.. im also not sure about the texture of my hair.. the first 1/2 inch in the front looks straight nappy (minus the edges, they are thin and curly and soft) but that front, whoo!!!! i can little bitty waves up there i think thats going to be my tightest curls up there.. jeez!!!!

My First Challenge

My first hair care challenge officially begans tommorrow. Im very excited about it too. I wonder if I can really hide my hair until Feb. Since I found this new protective style and got my dryer for roller sets I really havent used my chi except for my roots because they get really wavy im trying this texlaxed thing out and I think thats going to go pretty well. I also think that the S-Curl and the co-washes should help with my next 12-13 week stretch. I did a Co wah last night and my roots were really soft afterwards. Im also starting to notic that my hair is really curly with the Water Based Moisterizer. I hope I can reach my 2 inch goal by Valentines day! that'll put my at 5 inches (maybe) in 5 months!