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PHS 2013: Style Number One - Braids

Hey lovelies!

I'm growing some hair this year!! Hey, that could be my motto! lol

Where I'm At...

Hey everyone.

I've been MIA, I know. I'm posting to let you guys know why and why I'll be missing some more. There are a few reasons actually. First of all, my classes resumed so I'm more tired in the evenings when I'm usually settled enough to put my thoughts down. However. my class is scheduled to end next week! YaY! I am going to miss the participants of my session terribly but I'll be glad when I don't have to trudge up there every week :-).

Secondly, I can't use my laptop. I was using it and it was plugged in, I left the room to make something to eat and when I returned I noticed that it wasn't charging. My charger has stopped working, inexplicably. It was still warm and everything! So, I'm trying not to use it because it has issues. It's pre-owned so it's giving me a few problems when not plugged in.

Lastly, I'm starting my own business. I'm in the final stages of development and am writing my business plan and all that lovely, stress-full stuff. This thing has my head so kerfuffle sometimes but I'm determined not to let this sit on a shelf and die.

I tried recording a video and *smh* it's not working out. I have to find a better way to do this...

I'll try to do better guys. I'm trying..

Btw, the hair at my nape is APL! :-D

Ombre Nail Polish

I am really feeling this nail polish!!

I don't get acrylic put on my nails or anything of the like, ever. So anything I do with my nails I have to do myself and finding new ways of jazzing things up at home can be difficult sometimes. However, when I do find something, it's all over! I am excited over what I haven't done yet! :-D

 Early Sunrise and Mint Stick

Prevent and Treat Dry Hair

1. Be aware of your surroundings.
If you work in A/C or spend lots of time in it or the sun, your environment will dry your hair out. Use a moisturizer or leave-in with sunscreen and moisturize at least twice a day. I tend to over-moisturize before going to work in harsh conditions and seal with oil because my hair gets thirsty really quickly.

2. Moisturize daily.
Stating that dry hair needs moisture is really overdoing it but some persons try all sorts of things and forget that anything dry needs WATER to moisturize it! I keep a spray bottle of water(and sometimes a mix with glycerin) handy for whenever I style my hair. I mist each section with water then I use my moisturizer.

3. Avoid shampoo.
Please note I didn't say never to shampoo as hair needs a clean scalp to grow. However, shampoos tend to strip the hair of the natural oils created to keep the hair...moisturized. Try cowashing during the week and a mild shampoo on your scalp to cleanse it. If you exercise daily, this can work for you too, as you'll wash away the sweat and then on weekends/wash day you get a nice clean scalp without stripping your hair.

4. Seal!

Enough said I believe. After you use your leave-in. moisturizer, water mist, anything!, seal in the moisture with an oil of choice. Read the full experiment here.

5. Deep Condition.

Try to D/C at least once every 2 weeks. An intensive D/C helps yours hair to recover from its bad state, whatever the cause.

6. Avoid heat.

Heat makes water evaporate. It really needs no further explanation. Low heat settings on your products if you have to use heat is better. Of course, no heat is best of all. :-)

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So of course I had to do further research before bringing this post to you because as the old adage goes "Cat luck ain' dog luck." I.e- what works for my hair, might not work for yours and vice versa.

These sites had the best information.
http://top7business.com/?Top-7-Tips-To-Treat-And-Prevent-Dry-Hair&id=4473 Ignore number seven on this list. Do NOT wash your hair with shampoo every other day. Avoid using shampoo and cowash when possible during the week.

http://www.myhealthguide.carlyucaangay.com/how-to-prevent-to-dry-hair.html  This list was pretty good all around.

Thanks so much for the love and support. Following the blog is quite easy to do and the FB page even easier.
God Bless!! And as always,

As A Natural Never Forget This!! Part 2

Ello Lovelies!!

Here are two more great reasons why you should keep your hair well moisturized At.All.Times.

Single Strand/Fairy Knots
There is nothing cute about these buggers!!! They make the ends of your hair very rough and can cause breakage as well. I actually witnessed this assault on my strands when I was trying to capture one. The only way to get rid of single strand knots is to cut them off. And once again, if you have length goals and are trying to get from that "dreaded" tween stage...nuff said.

Split Ends and Split Strands
I don't know how many persons are affected by this second one. Have you ever examined a shed hair and found that it seems to split from the center? I have a picture of it somewhere because it happens to me a lot. It is so high up the hair shaft that you could probably take a couple inches off in order to get rid of it. This definitely affects the look, feel and health of your hair.

Now, you've read what dry hair can do and cause so let's look at how to prevent it. Next Post!

Ombre Nails

Hey Lovelies!!!

Quick, short post on how CUTE my nails are! :-D

I did these yesterday and now I don't even want to style my hair myself! You like?