New Hair Goodies Compliments…

The beautiful people over at Hairevolve reached out to me and sent me these products.  Any opportunity I get to try new products that have rave reviews, I jump at the chance to try them.  Take a look at some of the goodies that were sent to me.

Strong Protein Wash Day…

My hair loves protein and since it was missing pretty much from my last stretch, it was only fitting to incorporate it for my wash day. It’s no secret Aphogee has been my staple protein treatment to prepare my hair  before and after relaxer days.

Bunning Week

Relaxer Prep Wash Day…

I’m just about 15weeks post relaxer and I’m ending my stretch this week.  I was planning for 16 weeks but I don’t want the hassle of relaxing my hair over Easter holidays. I just want to relax and spend some time with my family.

Relaxer prep hair products 

Happy New Hair…

How’s everyone doing? I know I have been MIA for abit and I’m going to make up for it.  I have been catching up on your blog posts and finally now putting my thoughts on paper.  My scalp has been screaming at me for more than a week now. I haven’t washed my hair in two weeks which it’s not accustomed too.  This wash day I decided to pamper my hair and hope my shedding reduces

My hair with Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment. PS - the white marks on my neck are from the product

Wash Day: Relaxer Preparations…

This is typically what my relaxer prep day looks like, however I’ll list the products used below. Single strand knots have been trying to take over my life for the last 3weeks and I’m so over this stretch. I’m ready to straighten my curls.

How I Prep My Hair For Relaxer Day

[1]   Detangled with my Mane n Tail detangler and a wide width comb.

[2]   Prepooed with Aussie Moist Conditioner on the length of my hair for 30mins and sat under

       my heat cap.

[3]   Shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo (remove build up)

[4]   Applied my all-time favorite Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment and sat under my hooded

       dryer for 15mins until my hair was rock solid.  I can’t say this enough and I’ll continue to

       say it, this treatment is no joke, please don’t touch your hair or attempt to comb or brush 

       your hair until the treatment has been washed out. My hair felt sooo much stronger after 

       rinsing out the product.

Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment

[5]   Applied Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer for 2 mins and rinsed

[6]   Deep Conditioned with my Queen Helene mixture for 45mins and sat under my heat cap. 

      I love how my hair feels after using this mixture because its so moisturizing.

[7]   Rinse and wrapped my hair in a t-shirt for 1 hour.

[8]   With my hair in 4 sections applied Herbal Essence Split Ended Protector (my ends) and 

       Aussie Moist Conditioner and detangled very carefully.

[9]   Air-dry and appllied JBCO on my scalp and moisturize with Elasta QP Olive oil & Mango 

       Butter and seal with Coconut Oil.

[10] My hair style of choice is a simple braid inside of a banana clip and avoid putting my 

       hands or tools in my hair till relaxer day.  I'm currently 15weeks post relaxer.

New Growth @ 15weeks Post Relaxer

Do you have a wash day experience to share with us, head over to Saving Our Strands & Just Grow Already to join the link up. See you there!

How do you prep your hair for relaxer day?

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NEW VIDEO – Best Protein Treatment for Hair : Aphogee…

I have tried a few different brands and types of protein treatment but by far the best and most convenient for me is the Aphogee product line.  I use the Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor weekly or bi-weekly depending on what I’m focusing on that wash day. I also use the Aphogee 2 Step Protein Treatment every 6-8weeks.  Check out the video below to see why I love this Product line.

Which Protein Treatment do you prefer?

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Relaxer Prep Wash Day…

I didn't get to post about my wash day last week but I’ll share how I wore my hair last week. On Sunday evening I got a feeling that I didn't feel like dealing with my hair for that week. I remembered I had a synthetic instant weave, so I grabbed it out to make sure it was still in good condition. I put my hair in two inside corn rows (French braids), going backwards and leaving our about 2 inches at the front of my hair out. Now this wig is bone straight and my new growth is very unruly and you guys know how I feel about flat irons, so I just placed a head band at the top to attempt to hide the different textures. The length of this wig is my ideal length goal for my real hair.

I'm wearing an instant weave

Aphogee – Protein Wash Day…

I’m currently 8weeks post relaxer but I feel like I’m 10-12weeks post, these coils are seriously business.  I usually do a strong protein treatment every 6-8 weeks and the last time I did one was 1 week post relaxer. Protein wash day also means hopping in and out the shower 3 times *argh*.

[1]   Prepooed with Coconut Oil with a few drops of peppermint on my scalp [did a scalp 

       massage for 5 mins] and on the length of  my hair for 30mins under my heat cap.

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[2]   Shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo (to remove build up). I have found that

       prepooing with Coconut Oil before using this Shampoo doesn't leave my hair stripped, 

Relaxer Prep Wash Day...

This has been the WORST wash day I have ever had since the start of my Healthy Hair Journey.  I skipped washing my hair last week as I felt lazy and I think that’s part of the reason my wash day turned out so horrible.  I’m really looking forward to my relaxer next week and prepping for it is crucial.  I need to incorporate a strong Protein Treatment which makes my wash day very longggggggggg by jumping in and out the shower 3 times argh.

I sectioned my hair in four parts [2 at the front & 2 at the back], I finger detangled first, then I applied my Mane & Tail Detangler to make the process easier.  I had to be careful so that I didn't get much breakage - took me 50 mins. My hair has been shedding a lot from last weekend and instead of doing a tea rinse to help, I just ignored my hair and skipped the washing. That was a BIG mistake

[1]      Prepooed with Grapeseed Oil on my scalp and HE Longterm Relationship 
          Conditioner on the length of my hair for 30 mins under my heat cap. My hair 
          felt so soft while rinsing.

[2]      Shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo (remove build up) and CON 
          Moisture & Shine Shampoo

[3]      With my hair in 4 sections applied Aphogee 2 step protein treatment from 
          root to tip and sat under my dryer until my hair was hard. While applying the 
          product I realized the front left half was tangled at the top I 
          didn’t bother to detangle but made sure my hair was saturated with the 
          protein treatment.

[4]      As I rinsed I could see a lot of my hair shedding running down the tub. I 
          applied Aphogee Balancing Moisturizer for 2 mins and rinse.  At this point 
          I started to finger detangle under the shower and I was successful to some 
          extent with the top left half.

[5]      Applied Queen Helene Cholesterol mixed with my oils & Roux Correction 
          Conditioner and sat under my heat cap for 1 1/2hours.

[6]      Rinsed and wrap my hair in a t-shirt for 30 mins.

[7]      With my hair still in 4 sections apply Aphogee Keratin Green Tea Restructurizer 
          and Herbal Essences Split Ended Protector and Organix Anti Breakage Serum 
          and attempted to detangle very carefully. 

I had a lot of matted hair and I had to take my time to get rid of them. I had about a million tangles, (ok I exaggerated) but it was A LOT.  Just when I thought I got rid of all the matted hair I met more and more. I felt like crying because I thought there was no ending to the resolution of tangles.  I suffered a lot of breakage and my shedding is out of control.  My bf even said “You worked so hard the last 14 weeks to keep your hair in good shape and now at the last leg everything goes in shambles.”  I totally blame myself because I could have washed my hair last week and gotten rid of the hair that was shedding instead of allowing them to tangle up I don’t know how detrimental the damage is until I get my relaxer next weekend but I’m hoping for the best.  I tied down my edges and Air-dry for the rest of the day.

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[8]      Can you believe when I went to apply Jamaican Black Castor Oil to my scalp 

Mini Product Haul

I took a trip into Bridgetown to browse the many beauty supply stores to pick up some items that I needed and ran out of. I picked up (1,3,4) from Colleens Beauty Supply, (2) from NSR Mall Bridge Street  and (5) from Caribbean Queen.

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The prices below are for the product images above:

1)      $3.95 BDS/ $ 1.97 US

2)      $3.00 BDS/ $1.50 US

3)      $6.95 BDS/$3.47 US

4)      $6.95 BDS/ $3.47 US *I have been looking for one of these FOREVER*

5)      $21.99 BDS/ $11.00 US *STAPLE*

What have you purchased recently?

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