Secrets to healthy hair

Niah wore her hair in a protective style for two weeks and through out the course of the two weeks I co-wash her hair and moisturize her scalp. I then let her hair breathe so to speak, she rocked a high pony which I styled with Olive Oil Eco gel for two days. Last night I did a wash and deep treatment (no pre-poo regiment this time around) with an Organic Root Stimulator by the name of Hairepair nourishing conditioner with banana and bamboo extract. She loved the smell of the banana so I kept it in her hair for five extra minutes, a total of 30 minutes. I partially towel dry her hair and because her scalp tend to get a bit dry at times, I spend a few extra minutes moisturizing it with jojoba oil and a quick scalp massage. Then I box braided it and because I don't put direct heat on her hair, I sat her under the dryer to take some of the dampness out.

ALL AROUND LENGTH CHECK WITH THE BANANA AND BAMBOO EXTRACT
TREATMENT  IN  

PIC BEFORE THE TRIM AND LENGTH CHECK

THIS IS THE CONDITIONER I USED FOR HER TREATMENT
which made her hair very soft  

Hot oil treatment

I did a quick hot oil treatment with jojoba oil and coconut oil,  next I massaged the oils into her hair for a few minutes and then had her sit under the dryer for twenty minutes. After I co- washed her hair I did a protective style.

Rope Twist

What are your hair goals

         

  The overall goal is to achieve growth and maintain healthy hair for my daughter and myself. There are a few essential steps one must take to get to this goal.

1. Patience: There are no magic pill or quick fixes to attain rapid growth. The secret to hair growth start with one primary factor and that is a healthy scalp. It is very important to maintain as much moisture as possible, you can do so by using moisture retention shampoo, moisturize your scalp a few times for the week, pre-poo with a natural oil, and cover your hair at night with a satin cap.
2. Products: Why is it important to use products that are sulfate free? Sulfate is a salt or ester of sulfuric acid which creates that thick rich lather that most women desire. However it strips the hair of its natural oils, which can later cause dryness and breakage.  
3. TLC:  A little tender love and care goes along way. Every now and then it is essential to massage your scalp for a few minutes, a good massage stimulates the hair follicles, it helps in strengthening of the hair roots and nourishing the hair shafts by spreading the natural oil. 

So remember to be patience and don't give up because anything worth having is worth working for.  

Know your hair type

What's your hair type

                                                                                                                                                                              The chart above shows some of the different curl patterns which can be broken down into three types of hair; wavy, curly, or kinky. It is important to know and understand your hair type. It’s good to know which product best fits your hair and which product your hair reacts to. 2a through 2c are wavy hair type, 3a through 3c are curly, and 4a through 4c are kinky. Curly hair tends to have bigger and bouncier curls vs. kinky hair which is smaller in diameter, coiled tightly, and tend to be drier. No matter your hair type, it is important to cleanse it with sulfate free products, personally I prefer to use shampoo with moisture retention. Do some type of pre-poo / co-wash regiment, detangle with a wide tooth comb, moisturize your scalp with any natural oil, pudding, or butter of your choice, and cover your hair with a satin or silk scarf before bed. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR TYPE?

Niah's hair type is 3c. She as thigh little curls that shrinks drastically when her hair is wet .

This is the wide tooth comb that I use to detangle her hair

Donut

After two weeks of having her braids in I took them out and gave her a breather. Instead of re-braiding her hair, I did another quick and simple protective style that lasted her for the school week. A bun is one of my favorite protective style because it is so simple, and is truly quick to do, especially if your an on-the-go working mom like me. To create this look all you need is a hair donut (you can purchase or make your own), a few hair ties, hair accessories, a hair brush, and hair gel (optional) but if you do use gel I would recommend Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel.


For those who don't know, here is a quick tutorial on how to make a donut. You need a old sock or a pair of stocking and a scissors. Cut the toe portion off the sock or stocking, then you take the top part of the sock and fold it downward and continue to role it until it starts to form a donut. Also to make your donut nice and neat you want to tug on the extra sock at the bottom to tighten it before your next role.

My home made donut 

The on the go bun 

This style is a  mini twist with braids in the front and a crown
with a sprinkle of flower

Products review

I just wanted to take a moment to do a quick review on “Organic Coconut Oil.” Coconut Oil has been originally known for cooking and baking, but, studies have shown that it is also good for the treatment of hair, and I totally agree. It’s now been four months since I started Niah’s pre-poo hair regiment. It’s been a major success! What a difference this product makes in the management of her hair. Organic Coconut Oil detangles, adds moisture, and improves the overall health of Niah’s Hair. If you want to give the hair an added kick, every now and you can add eggs, jojoba oil, 2 tbsp honey, Jamaican black coconut castor oil, and deep conditioner. You can purchase organic coconut oil at Whole Foods or any local grocery store.   

This treatment consist of 2 eggs, organic coconut oil, honey, jojoba oil, j.b.c.c oil  and  deep conditioner

Janelle Monae

I did a quick and simple protective style on my daughter's hair, I call this the Janelle Monae. All you need to create this style is a few bobby pins or those little clips with the teeth(the one that looks like a mini comb), a hair brush, and any accessory of your choice. Start from the back of the hair and twist the hair upward toward the front of your head, insert the bobby pin or the clip to hold the twist in place. Stop about a third of the way up to create the puff in the front, and remember the pin down the excess hair.