Relaxer Update / October 2015

I did my touch-up about three weeks ago one day shy of 12 weeks post.

Product Review: Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Masque

Price:

TT $99.95 for 12oz

Product Review: Shea Moisture Yucca & Plantain Anti-Breakage Strengthening Shampoo

Price:

TT $99.95 for 13oz

Product Review: Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque

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Price:
TT $99.95 for 12oz

Product Review: Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo

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Price:
TT $99.95 for 13oz

I've Been Featured!!

When Nadege of Relaxed Hair Health reached out to me about being featured on her blog

Relaxer Touch-Up | July 2015

Friday 10th July 2015

Touch-up at 12 Weeks Post

 

 

I did my touch-up three weeks ago at exactly 12 weeks post. This is officially my shortest stretch ever

Relaxer Touch-Up | April 2015

 

A few days late but here we go!

Relaxer Prep – The Wash Day Experience

Hi everyone!

Hair Update

As you all know, I suffered my 2^nd setback at the end of last year, it has been a big turn off for me going through 2 setbacks 2 years in a row, both at the hands of hairdressers. I keep asking myself how could a simple wash and set turn out so horrendous?? Twice!!??

December 2014 Relaxer Touch-Up

Sunday 28th December 2014

Touch-up at 13 Weeks 4 Days Post

Hi everyone!

First of all...........

Better late than never right! lol

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

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

Healthy Hair Journey: 2 Years and Counting!

Earlier this week, 15^th April, marked 2 years since I have been on my healthy hair journey and I can honestly say than I am not “over the moon” with where I am at. I fully expected to be

Product Review: MoroccanOil Restorative Hair Mask

I’ve been using MoroccanOil products long before I started my hair journey, one of my favourite products in the line is the restorative mask.

Price:

US $34 for 8.5 oz or US $47 for 16.9 oz

 

Claims:

The reconstructive formula, rich in argan oil and vegetable protein, penetrates deeply to rebuild hair’s strength and restore elasticity.

 

Directions:

Apply a generous amount to towel-dried hair and comb through. Let penetrate for 5-10 minutes. Rinse and finish with conditioner. Use 1 time weekly. Less frequently as hair improves. No heat required.

 

What I Think:

I love when my deep conditioners come in a tub or jar rather than a bottle, this makes it easier to get every last drop out of the container. This restorative hair mask is off white in colour and smells like a bag of mixed nuts (the ones with the shell still on), the scent does not linger after use. This product is extremely thick which I also love. When applied it absorbs after a minute or so. Each time I use this deep conditioner, I used it with heat for at least 30 minutes, it rinsed out clean leaving no residue. This conditioner leaves my hair feeling soft yet strong, which helps to keep my hair’s moisture protein balance in check.  I consider this a light protein treatment since I am able to use this weekly with no negative protein effects. I don’t ever feel the need to follow up with a moisturising conditioner. I will highly recommend this restorative hair mask.

 

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Cetearyl Alcohol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil (Argan Oil), Canola Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Ceteareth-20, Acetamide MEA, Caryocar Barsiliense Fruit Oil,  Steareth-2, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, PG-Propyl Silanetriol, DMDM Hydantoin, Citric Acid, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Fragrance (Parfum), Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Behentrimonium Chloride, Isopropanolamine

 

Read my full review over at The COCO Magazine! 

March 2014 Relaxer Touch-Up

Tuesday 11th March 2014 Touch-up at 14 Weeks 3 Days Post

This is my shortest relaxer stretch to date. My plan this year was to do 12 week stretches to see if my length retention would be better with shorter stretches but time did not permit. For this touch-up