Forgotten Anniversary

My 3 month nappiversary passed and I didn't even realize it.



It was not too long ago, I was reading BCU's post about caring for her natural hair and becoming inspired to take care of my hair. I did research, took notes, stalked other people fotki's, comparing hair textures, growth, and how long it took them to get there.



Now my main focus is retaining length and maintaining the health of my hair.



So happy anniversary to me!



Random notes:



- I need to start taking my vitamins again, I've gotten lazy and haven't taken them in 3 weeks. That's not good.

- I made another homemade spritz and my hair thanked me. I will never forget to sprtiz my hair again.

- I'm on my way to kick boxing with my homemade dt(aohsr, castor oil, lustrasilk, honey) in my hair. Can't wait to wash this baby out.

- I want to do some bantu knots, but I don't want to deal with my hair.

- I'm almost out of my beloved Qhemet's BRBC, I have another full sized jar though, but I need another one. That's one product that will always be in my rotation....LOVES IT!

- I was this close to cheating on my Qhemet's BRBC, but soon realized, it works really well on my hair. Why rock the boat?

- I think I'm loving the AOHRS+ Lustrasilk DT+ Castor Oil+ Honey deep treatment

- I think after my last CV order this week, I don't think I'm going to need any poo/body bars for the YEAR!

- I just realized I'm a textbook Cnapp(I will post about that later)





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So I broke my "No more hair products rule" and purchased two new products for my hair. I ordered the Burnt Sugar Pomade and the Honey Hemp conditioner for Oyin Handmade. Why did I order those two? To be honest, the summer is almost here, and I really want my hair to SHINE and from all the reviews I've read the BSP gives your hair amazing shine annnnnd its made with castor oil which my hair loves!

Burnt Sugar pomade and ingredients:



"Similar in texture to an old school 'hair grease,' This blend of oils, butters, and veggie waxes acts as a humectant and protectant for hair, increasing shine to a high glossy sheen and locking in moisture. It's packed with essential fatty acids to nourish scalp, and actually sinks into your hair and skin for a long lasting, non-greasy feeling. It's great for braids, imparts shine and moisture to loose hair, brushes nicely into the hairline for a glossy finish, and adds luster to locks!"

I NEED THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing worse than dry looking braids, gross! AND my hair is going to be out for the summer? Oh helllll no, I neeeeed this! I want my braids to shine like diamonds dammit!

Keep reading...

"Contains virgin coconut cream, mango oil, and hempseed oil in a base of nourishing castor oil. Lightly fragranced with a subtly sweet fragrance"

Um whose hair loves castor oil???? MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously now, what's NOT to love? So how am I going to use this?

Well, after I spritz my hair with my homemade spritzer, I am going to take a small amount and slide it through my hair. This method helps lock in moisture which is a major plus!

Now onto my second purchase:

Now do I need another conditioner? NO, I have about four good conditioners that I use, but, a natural girl can nevah have too many conditioners. Besides, I wanted to see what the fuss was about:



"Oyin's Honey Hemp Conditioner: Oh, Honey. It's a natural humectant... nature's gift for glowing, supple hair. Ah, Hemp Oil. With a rich array of Fatty Acids to ensure well-nourished tresses. Oh! Ah! Oyin's Honey-Hemp Conditioner! How could it possibly be improved? Perhaps by adding Silk Protein and Aloe Vera Gel... just to take the succulence over the top. ;o)

A creamy rinse-out conditioner has been an often-requested product at Oyin. We are very proud of the Honey-Hemp Conditioner - a light, penetrating, silky blend enriched with aloe vera gel, hemp oil, honey, and hydrolyzed silk protein, it's got nice detangling slip and serious moisturizing power. It rinses cleanly and also makes a nice pre-shampoo deep conditioning treatment. It can even be used as a creamy, nourishing leave-in!"

What's not to love? I plan on using this as an ingredient in my homemade daily spritzes, I can't wait!

Now the other night, I made a homemade spritz with:

Rosehips
Fenugreek tea
Conditioner
Castor oil

and I hated it! That shit clogged my damn pump bottle. I am sooo going back to my regular conditioner, water, eo's mix. I tried it, hated it, next!


Nappiness Leads to Happiness!

I got photos!

Wow I can't believe how fast time flies! I've had these micro-braids for 1 month and I didn't even realize it, lol. They seriously need to be re-braided.

This is my hair after it's been washed, conditioned, and moisturized.











Nappiness Leads to Happiness!

I got this....

Deep Conditioner- Aubrey Organic Honey Suckle Rose + Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango Deep Conditioner + Castor Oil + Honey

Detangling- Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

Regular Conditioner- Karen's Body Beautiful

Yeah, I got this, lol.


Nappiness Leads to Happiness!

Hair takedown tips

Pre-poo your hair overnight(I'm going to use castor oil)
Detangle with your favorite conditioner(I'm thinking of combining Karen's Conditioner with AOHSR)
Deep condition(AOHSR, Castor oil, honey)
Then wa-la!

Nappiness Leads to Happiness!

My very own Longterm Protective Challenge

I was recently told that because I was planning on taking down my braids that somehow I couldn't take part in the challenge, well not until next year.

er,ok, screw you.

and people wonder why most natural women stay far away from that site.

Whatever.

I am going to do my OWN longterm protective style challenge.

The rules:

1. Re braid/retwist every two months
2. Moisturize daily
3. Baggy ends at least twice a week
4. Deep treatment once a week
5. Take daily vitamins
6. Trim ends if needed
7. Track growth every six months

I decided on a longterm challenge because frankly I hate doing my hair, and my hair acts a straight fool if it's not in a protective style, so a longterm style is the way to go! I am going to take this challenge into next year God willing.

Wish me luck!

Nappiness Leads to Happiness!

Damn...

I just realized that I have to start taking down my braids next week...oh joy.
I think I'm going to start on Monday.



Nappiness Leads to Happiness!