my new hair routine

Today i did another henna and molasses treatment on my hair, i must say i really like it.
i don't henna as much as i used too, but i try and do it at least every other month.
my hair has been growing, i compared my last henna pics from a few months ago,
and i see a bit of a difference so i can't complain.

people always ask me what my "hair plans"are, they want to know if am i getting locks,
another relaxer O_o ,braids etc...my response is this, I plan on doing absolutely nothing=D
i am just letting my hair be, for the first time in years i'm just going to let my hair be free,
to do what it wants, i'm just gonna rock my fro and that's really about it, i want a fro that's so big that you will be pissed off, if i sit in front of you at the movies lol!

to be honest i don't even twist my hair much as i used too, i think i have my hair somewhat "trained" now....meaning when i add products to it, it curls and twists up on it's own with out me having to twist or manipulate it. it's hard to describe i will have to take some pics so u can see a close up of my hair texture, it's funny i have all these little natural curls that i never knew i had.
and i am loving them!

a few people wanted to know my new hair routine, it took me about 2 months to get it down,
but for the most part it works for me so i am sticking to it.

MY NEW HAIR ROUTINE

1. i "wet/co wash" my hair basically everyday, my hair needs moisture so this is what works for me... i DO NOT shampoo everyday, so don't get it confused ...if shampoo is used on a daily basis it will dry out your hair! either i let the water run threw it freely... in the shower,
or else i co-wash my hair with conditioner.

2. i only let my hair air dry...my hand dryer is the bomb, but the sad part is iv'e only used it once lol, i don't add any unnecessary heat to my hair. i also like air drying because, it can be a few hours later, and if i run my fingers threw my scalp, i can still feel a tad bit of moisture
and this is great for my hair.

3. i still only use natural oils, NO GREASE... i did the same thing when i was relaxing my hair.
i mix most of my oils together, and i still love using my shea butter!
since i basically "wet" my hair on a daily basis, i don't have to worry about having an oily buildup on my hair and scalp.

4. i use pure aloe vera gel, especially on my hairline... it helps to keep it healthy and moisturized,
it's also known to help stimulate hair grow, my hairline has come a longggg ass way....
let's be real those micro braids, sew-in's and black hair glue messed me up bad!
i'm glad everything has turned around for the better lol.

5. i only comb my hair once every 2 weeks with a shower comb and Lot's of conditioner!
i don't like to manipulate my hair what so ever, so constant combing/brushing is a no-no for me, but to each it's own.... i finger comb my hair in the shower and i finger comb it again when i add oil or aloe vera to my hair, i only do it once in the morning and that's it.
i just let my hair be the rest of the day, i like the wild and "crazy" afro look lol
but everyone is different.

that's really about it, i just keep it simple... i switch up little things every few weeks so
i don't get board...for example, i may not shampoo/clarify at the end of the month,
instead i just do a acv wash instead.
instead of doing a henna treatment, i may just do a
silk amino acid wash...change is good, it's keeps you on your toes
so you don't get comfortable during your hair journey.

check out my interview i did with opal fusion magazine a few days ago.
http://opalfusionmag.com/2010/02/12/black-hair-the-natural-experience/

happy valentine's day sweeties!




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