1 month Hairfinity update!

Today is the last day before I get my relaxer. I'm really excited because if you look closely you can see how much growth I've had since taking hairfinity on february 3rd. I hope that my stylist notices all the growth I have tomorrow and she doesn't have to cut too much off because I've been really making an effort to keep it wrapped at night and the ends moisturized. Take a look at all the growth! So excited! I'm not entirely sure why my part looks enormous but other than that you can really see the new growth there. I will post the big reveal tomorrow!

Hair Hell!

Ok so unfortunately I'm feeling pretty icky today and wasn't able to go to work so this post will be super brief.  Today is the day before my relaxer and although I know it's against the rules to wash your hair before a relaxer, I honestly don't know what else I would do in order to be presentable to go to work tomorrow.  I look so crazy!! I'm super excited about the new growth but geez.  I have even more respect for those ladies that make the transition from relaxed to natural because this mini 'fro at the root and straight at the ends is the pits!  No pic today. Nobody should have to see this.

More on black soap

I also hear that it's GREAT as shampoo!

Black Soap...

…is da bomb!!

I know this is really random but I’m so excited about it that I had to share. I have recently discovered Black Soap and I can’t turn back now.  Having been plagued with problematic skin and having to visit the dermatologist regularly since I was about 18 (I’m 29 now), I’m absolutely amazed that I can purchase something over the counter that actually gets rid of my blemishes!  I’ve only been using it for about 2 weeks but I can already see a huge difference in my skin. 

I have PCOS (Poly-cystic Ovary Syndrome), which sounds so much worse than it is…thank God.  It’s described to me as basically an overabundance of hormones. They’re all out of whack…all over the place…which causes all sorts of crazy, including bacne (yuck), random hair (double yuck), and callused skin.  Needless to say it’s not the most pleasant of conditions but its manageable if you take the time/care to work on it. 

Anyway, I’ve always visited dermatologists for compounds to put on my face, Retin-A, and whatever antibiotic they decide to put me on for the year.  It’s always bothered me that I have to be on prescription drugs just to have clear skin but what was I gonna do?  Run around with pizza face like a 13 year old boy?  I think not, so I learned to cope.  Well recently a coworker of mine told me about her success in the removal of a dark spot that she’s had for months by using Black soap.  And me in my quest to become more holistic/natural without turning into a complete and utter freak decided to give it a try.  2 weeks later I can honestly say there is a drastic difference in the way my skin looks and feels!  I purchased the black soap with shea butter (for the moisturizing effect) and have been using it primarily on my face, neck, and back.  I’ll post a few before and after pics in the upcoming weeks.  I would do it now but I’m already in bed and that would just be too much to ask now wouldn’t it?

Coconut Oil Deep conditioning

Since I have affectionately coined this weekend my "weekend of nothing" I decided to have a little fun and experiment with my hair.  Friday night I washed my hair and conditioned it with coconut oil and left that on all night.  In the morning, I rinsed it and decided I would try my hand at a roller wrap or doobie wrap.

I can honestly say that my hair was noticeably softer after the coconut oil conditioning; however it was no softer than it was when I use the Design Essentials 6-N-1 conditioner.  Then again, the Design Essentials costs about $40/bottle (granted a very large bottle) and the coconut oil is only about $5-$7 (depending on the brand) for a jar that will last quite awhile as well.  So I guess it's worth it to use the Coconut Oil as my deep conditioner.  I probably won't be purchasing the 6-N-1 anymore after I've used this bottle. 

As I mentioned, I did a roller wrap Saturday afternoon.  I roller set my hair as normal, sat under the dryer for about an hour, let it cool a few minutes while I ate, then brushed it out and around my head as I normally would at night.  I then Saran Wrapped my head and got back under the dryer for about 10 - 15 minutes.  After I got under the dryer I combed it down.   My hair was really soft and the wrap was actually nice; however I just have too much new growth (Thanks Hairfinity!) at this point to be trying to rock a wrap, lol...especially with my hair at the length it is now.  I'll try it again after I get my relaxer on Thursday. 

Since I didn't care to wear the roller wrap this week, I decided I would just set it again the next day (today) and wear it for the week until I get the relaxer.  That works out best anyway since it will require the least amount of effort to style. While I am really enjoying the roller sets, it will be nice to get my hair relaxed and see it straight and "swingy" again.  Looking forward to Thursday...

Roller set-Day 3

I forgot to post yesterday but today is Day 3, and the last of my roller set. I usually get a few more days out of it when I use the setting lotion but I enjoy the softness of the leave in conditioner so much more. Plus as I get to know my hair a little more, I can tell that I really need to deep condition about twice per week anyway so it works out.  Here's the look. I decided to wear a head band today and I've already gotten complimented. :) Yay.

Roller set - Day 1

Here’s the outcome of Day 1 of my roller set.  It pretty much looks like it did last night but I’ll keep posting each day so that you can see the difference as the days go by.