My Daily Hair Spritz Recipe :)

Gotta keep that hair moisturized underneath my protective style!  But how do I keep my moisture level up without taking my hair down? Easy peasy.  I use my spritz.  It's easy to whip up. 
I use:
1 part distilled water
1 part Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk*
2 parts AVJ (aloe vera juice)
EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
Rosemary essential oil
Peppermint essential oil
*you can use any leave in of your choice

I mix all the ingredients in a spray bottle, shake it up and spray away!  I blend together the oils and the leave in with the AVJ first, then add the water.  For some reason, it blends the ingredients better that way. (Could be all in my head tho')  Now more details....

The amount of oils and leave in conditioner you use is at your own discretion. The size of your spray bottle will determine how much of the oils you use.  I like to be able to feel the oil after I spray it in so I may use a little more than some people would use.  My hair needs it.  I used 10 drops of each essential oil and about an ounce of EVOO this time around.  My scalp was extra tingly but it left my hair and cornrows soft.  Next time, I'll only use 5 drops each to an ounce of EVOO and see if I like that better.  My scalp feels MINTY FRESH ya hear me? LOL!

I also use Bee Mine Deja's Hair Milk because I love the ingredients in it.  Not to mention it smells yummy.  Something about "hair" and "milk" in the same sentence just sounds delicious.  My hair drinks this up! SLURP! LOL. >_<

The downside is because oil and water doesn't mix, I gotta keep shaking between sections to ensure all of the ingredients are being sprayed out at once.  No big deal for me tho'.  Every time I've used this in the past, I NEVER have dryness issues or excessive shedding or anything.  It's like my hair didn't miss a beat. Not to mention it's super soft! :)

My hair loves this concoction when it's put up.  Thought I should share with the world.  If you try it, lemme know what you think.  I'm curious to know how it works for others.  And if you have your own recipe, please do share!  I'd love to try it!


Ciao Bellas!

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Countdown to 1 Year Post Relaxer

I'm excited and can't believe it's been almost a whole year since a relaxer touched my hair. Wow...
I attempted to transition back in early 2007, but only made it 6 months. So to think that as of this Friday it'll be 11 months since my last relaxer is mind blowing for me, let alone 12 months in March.  Transitioning was a nightmare for me and I'm glad that's over.  I'm enjoying my natural hair, even though it's put up right now.

I can't wait until things get a little more settled and the weather gets less freezing so I can get back to playing in my hair. I haven't even had my protective style in that long and I already miss my real hair. Alas, I don't have the time I want to keep up with my regular regimen, so for right now, this works.

I hope to finally finish that review I was working on...you know...the one that I tweeted about finishing it and accidentally deleting it? Well, I hope I can get it done and posted soon. We'll see. Nevertheless, get ready for a full blown hair update next month...at 1 YEAR POST RELAXER!

Later my Journey Fam!  (*^_^.)

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Grow with me! {My journey to BSL}

It's that time! You remember back in the end of September 2011 I cut all the relaxer out of my hair, the BIG CHOP! Wootie woo!!!

*Side note* It annoys the heck outta me when people say, "You cut all your hair off? Why?" I'm sorry but I did not cut ALL my hair off. O_o do I really look like Amber Rose? I mean really...of course you know, this isn't where the buck stops. It should be after the amount of cash I spent finding the right products for my now 100% natural hair...but alas... This is a JOURNEY. And I'm enjoying every step of it. My long term goal is to reach a healthy looking, natural, BSL (bra strap length). I don't have a goal date. I don't believe in that anymore. I'll get there when I get there. I'm gonna just enjoy the journey. :) My short term goal is simply keeping my hair's moisture level up. Easy peasy right? HA! We shall see. I'm up to the challenge! Here is my starting point as of December 23, 2011:

Since that day my regimen (can you believe I finally got one down?):

For the Winter
•Cowash 1x - 2x per week (Thus far, V05 is the best!)
•Deep condition 2x per week
•Apply Shi-naturals Creamy Leave-in after each wash, detangle and let air dry
•Apply Gro-Aut oil to scalp at least 2x per week.
•Moisturize with Bee Mine Luscious Balanced Cream Moisturizer Nightly (I don't have to seal after using this because it has plenty of oil in it to do the trick. I love products that save me time. YES.)

My current night-time "put it away" method is about 5 or 6 cornrow braid outs. Then in the morning, I take them down. My protective style of choice for the winter is my crochet hair style. I wore kinky twists in the fall tho', leading up to and about 2 - 3 weeks after my daughter was born. Did I mention she's on a journey too?

Not for length, but I'm only working at retaining her moisture level and keeping it soft. The only thing I'm using is a lil' jojoba oil after her bath. We'll do the length thing when she's older....much, much older :)

Anyhewwww, I just put in my crocheted hair yesterday. It took me three hours after I put in my 7 cornrows....which took almost all day (between tending to my baby girl). So you can see the other reason why I'm p-styling it up hunnay...

I like a lil' color...just a little.

I used Freetress Water Wave in 1B and TT530. What do you think?

That's all for now! Later journeyers! :)

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