Do You Henna

I would hear so much about Henna on the hair boards.. I was scared to try it.  I been on band wagons b4 and some because of not doing the correct research my hair suffered.  So I researched found recipe after recipe and decided to do a Henna Gloss.. 1st time I tried it the henna was ok.. I did wait for any color release and followed with Indigo.. The indigo didn't take at all.. I had copper hi-lites where my grey hairs were.  2nd time the same thing just did not take.  So the third time I said I am going to follow these recipes and keep it simple.. Less is better. I tried Top Mop Maven Henna Recipe.. Added my own because I didn't have some of the things she had but I still kept it like hers I just used a different brand..For the 1st time my Indigo worked and want to know what I did wrong.  Looking around a the recipes instead of adding water to my indigo because I heard of the drying effects I added Aloe Vera Juice the 1st time around and other things that I should have kept out of it.. What I did this go around was just water and salt.. Yes less is best.  When I used the Henna Gloss my hair came out soft and not hard or tangled at all. Like b4 when I was adding everything I had in my kitchen.. lol

Here is Top Mop Maven Henna/Gloss Recipe

200G Henna [two boxes]
1/2 Cup Hello Hydration Conditioner
1 Cup Lustrasilk Mango & Shea Butter Conditioner
1/2 Cup of Brahmi Oil added to mixture before applying the Henna on my hair.

This is Letha's Henna Gloss Recipe

200G Henna Jamilia Henna (2bxs)
1 cup of Lustrasilk Argan Oil Conditioner
1/2 Hello Hydration b4 the changed the name (can't remember the name)
1/2 cup of GrapeSeed & Walnut Oil ( applied the oil b4 I put the henna gloss in my hair)
I didn't have any Brahmi Oil so I used this mixture

I did let my mixture sit over night for color release.  Most people don't do this so this can be your personal preference.

I had some left over so I might use one box next time.. I made sure I had enough to go all over my hair.. To Keep the black color I plan to do a Henna/Indigo gloss.. That is just where I plan to mix the indigo with the henna so I don't have to go thru the step of using the indigo alone and dealing with the dryness.  I have some recipes in mind but still researching that Henna/Indigo Gloss.. I might just use the recipe I have and just add the Indigo right b4 I used the recipe above.. Not sure if anyone remember MedMunky.. I came across a great henna/Indigo gloss recipe that she had so at least I have 2 recipes to try out..

Just do your research and remember less is best no need to add all this extra stuff to your Henna Mix unless you have a mix with 15 ingredients and it work then stick to it but for someone starting out to do Henna keep it simple..

Changing my eating Habits

Just like when I find out something new about hair I am researching things and the same goes with my eating habits.. They are not good at all. It's great on the weekdays and then the weekend comes.  I been thinking to try to become a vegetarian or vegan.. I'm already trying to stay away from egg, milk, and butter.. Find other products to use like Vegan butter.. Not bad at all.. I been on site after site and even plan to dabble into making my own breads without the milk and eggs and even bagels.. If I do use milk it will be Almond Milk.. Love Love that stuff.  I really need to get this weight off and I'm always tired..  So becoming a Vegan or Vegetarian does not have to be restricted to just certain food just have to branch out and do your research to come up with different  ideas.

Here are some sites that I came across while researching Vegan..

http://cookeatshare.com/recipes/special-category/vegan

http://vegandad.blogspot.com/

Found Some Great Buys at Rite Aid

I went in Rite Aide to get some Herbal Essence which is 2 for $5 and they were having a sale like I never seen b4.. Here are some items I picked up that were 50% off.. Some of these product I never used b4..

Lets start off with Aveeno Nourish & Revitalize which is orginally $7.50 I got it for %50 off got 2 bottle


Tresemme 32 oz $5.49 50% off

FX Special Effects Blow out Cream $4.50 50% off


FX Special Effects Tangle Out $2.40 50% off with $1 coupon off


Samy Deep Conditioning Treatment $7.50 50% off

4 bottles of Herbal Essence which was 2 for $5.. If I like any of these products I plan to go back and buy what they have left.

If you have a rite aid in your area go by and check them out..

Description of Samy:


Samy brings you the ultimate conditioning and protection you need to control frizz and keep your hair beautifully soft, and silky smooth everyday. Samy Deep Conditioning Treatment is formulated with a concentrated blend of shea butter, macadamia oil and melon extract that quickly penetrates and revitalizes hair damaged by over-processing, repeated styling and coloring.

My New Found Love Thread Earrings

I have fallen in love with these earrings.. I saw them at my local BSS and got them for .99cents well if you know me I will research something until I found it and now I plan to order me a bunch of these earrings. They will go great with my new style when I decide to BC.. These aren't these exact earrings but this is the style.. They are called Thread earrings.. The site that I found are very reasonable too..


http://www.peruvianearring.com/index1.cfm

3 PC Combo that helps with my detangling Process while Transitioning

3 pc makes you think of food right.. lol  For me chicken comes to mind.. Chicken is not my secret combo for helping me thru my transitioning process.. The 3 steps for me are Pre-poo, Co-wash and DC with steam or heat.

My pre-poo I used any conditioner I have on hand.  Mixed with Hemp seed oil, Wheat Germ Oil and Sunflower Oil.  Depending if I need any protein I will add an egg to the pre-poo. Conditioners I've use is Yes to Cucumbers, Tresemme, Herbal Essence. The co-wash I don't use a lot to co-wash.  Its either my Yes to Carrots conditioner (love this stuff) or my Aussie Moist.. The DC sometimes I use Aussie Moist 3 min when I am short on time.  Other DC conditioners I use with steam is Shescentit Banana Burlee, HV StirNillah.  Any other DC I have on hand.  But my main thing I haven't switched up on is my co-wash conditioner.  I think Pre-pooing b4 you shampoo or co-wash has really cut down my tangles.  Also my Tangle Teezer that I mentioned in another post is a life saver for me

1 Year Post Relaxer Today

Well Ladies I made it to 1 year transitioning.  Haven't taken any pictures yet but the pictures you see below is for me at 10 months post.. I must say I have really enjoyed my transition.  I think my only problem was trying to find different styles.  I mostly stuck with my same boring style.. Hopefully by June I will decide if I will BC or not.

Product Review on Tangle Teezer

This device doesn't look like much but it really helped me to detangle my NG while transitioning.  I used the denman brush but I get more hair in my brush than I do the tangle teezer.. If you have very thick hair take smaller sections to detangle.  This is most def a keeper.. Cost $10 and worth every penny.  I plan to keep this on hand at all time.. If you haven't tried it you might want to thing about making this investment.