Merry Christmas!

 

Have a blessed day everyone!

Setback #2

Yes, you read right, my 2^nd setback!

I did not want to flat iron my hair until I got my next touch-up so I went to a salon to get my hair roller set and everything that can go wrong went wrong.

September 2014 Relaxer Touch-Up

Wednesday 24th September 2014 at 14 Weeks Post

Hi everyone, I’ve been MIA for quite some time but I promised myself to get this post in before the end of the day. I have no idea what is happening in the hair world at the moment since all I’ve been able to do online is pin a few pins on Pinterest from my phone. My health is not 100% so this is going to be short.

June 2014 Relaxer Touch-Up

Wednesday 18th June 2014 at 14 Weeks Post

I was not very patient with my hair while detangling this stretch, a long weekend was upon us and I had a lot of activities planned so I decided to end my stretch rather than risk another setback due to impatience. For this touch up I followed my usual steps before using the Affirm FiberGuard Conditioning Cream Relaxer System, which is to

Being Me - Blog Tag

I love blog tags; it’s a great way to learn a little more about the person behind the blog. I was tagged by the beautiful Tiki over at Grow It Girl, thanks again Tiki! She has a drool worthy head of waist length texlaxed hair named Cherrelle, to know more about Cherrelle plus learn some great fashion and beauty tips check out her blog HERE! OK, lets get to it

Product Review: Camille Rose Curl Love Moisture Milk

Price:
TT $110 for 8oz

Claims:
Our handcrafted milk is blended with natural oils, butters and milks. This leave-in daily moisturising cream will provide shine, lasting moisture and decrease shrinkage to enhance the driest hair.

9 Proteins You've Got To Know For Healthy Strong Hair

My hair loves protein but knowing the type of protein your hair love can make a difference between soft silky hair and dry brittle hair that will break if you just think to go near it! Check out this list of proteins and their benefits I did for The COCO Magazine!  

Protein is the building block of hair; it’s what gives hair its strength and structure. Hair is mainly comprised of a protein called keratin. Every time we manipulate our hair it loses some of its protein, this is something that cannot be avoided, for this reason, we need to replenish what we lost through the use of protein treatments and conditioners. Proteins are not only used to strengthen the hair, some proteins act as humectants, they attract moisture to the hair, others also condition the hair. It is in your best interest to pay attention to the type of proteins in your hair products; this can help you determine which type of proteins your hair loves best. You may come across the word "hydrolyzed" in front of a protein name while going through the list of ingredients, this means that the protein has been broken down into smaller molecules to better penetrate the hair. Take a look at some of the most common proteins found in hair products and their benefits.

 

Protein	Benefits
Silk Amino Acids	Increases elasticity Increases shine Smoothes cuticles Helps retain moisture Softens
Keratin	Rebuilds Replaces amino acid cysteine Smoothes cuticles Increases moisture Increases tensile strength Helps shield and protect from wear and tear
Collagen	Increase elasticity Helps retain moisture Increase body
Silk	Increases elasticity Conditions Softens Smoothes cuticle Increases shine
Wheat	Thickens Attracts and retains moisture Increases elasticity
Oat	Thickens Smoothes Softens
Milk	Increases moisture Increases elasticity Conditions
Soy	Helps retain moisture Smoothes cuticles Increases shine
Vegetable	Conditions Increases moisture Increases shine

There is no need to fear the use of protein since it is beneficial to our hair. Always follow the instructions on the packaging when using protein treatments or conditioners. It is also necessary to follow-up with a moisturising treatment when using hard protein treatments.

5 Tips To Help You Stretch Your Relaxer

One of the most common practices amongst relaxed hair ladies on a healthy hair journey is relaxer stretching. Relaxer Stretching refers to lengthening the time between touch ups. This helps to

The Wash Day Experience! Lova's Wash Day

Tuesday 22nd April 2014

This is what we started with; she had plaits/cornrows in the front and two strand twists in the back, she didn’t pre-poo since we started late.

Product Review! Creme of Nature Detangling Conditioning Shampoo

I knew nothing of sulphate free shampoos before starting my hair journey;