A Great Alternative

by Sunshyne of Hairliciousinc.com Have you tried Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) in your hair regimen? If not, wait no longer! When used on the hair, extra virgin olive oil can nourish, condition and improve the strength and elasticity. Due to it's ability to penetrate the hair shaft, this rich moisturizing oil can reach the cortex of the hair, allowing the hair to feel conditioned, nourished, and healthy with each use. Extra virgin olive oil contains antioxidant vitamin E, vitamin A and helps heal dry flaky scalp, also known as dandruff. Ways to add this oil into your hair regimen for maximum benefits: Preshampoo treatment - Add 2-4 tbsps of EVOO to your dry unwashed hair. Apply to the ends first. Use the rest in your scalp. Cover your hair with a plastic cap for 15-20mins (with or without heat). Wash and condition as usual. Scalp oil - Add 2 tbsps of EVOO to a applicator bottle. Place bottle in warm water to heat up. Test on wrist until desired temp is reached. Apply to the scalp and massage for 10-15 mins. The oil will help dandruff and dryness and the massage will promote growth. Leave-in - You can use a dab of EVOO over your leave-in conditioner to lock in moisture thus helping to retain a proper moisture balance. Mixed into your deep conditioner - Add 1-2 tbsps of EVOO to your desired deep conditioner for soft, conditioned, smooth hair. This is my favorite method!! **LADIES: Please make sure you check the label on your Olive Oil. My roommate told me that she checked the label: 50% Olive Oil - 50% Sunflower Oil. Damn. Damn. Damn. Sunflower Oil is not bad for your hair however comma you didn't pay for damn Sunflower juice. You paid for Olive Oil! N!

Lengthy check

Check the grooves.

My hair has clearly grown....in the back! Smh! My hair length goal is for my bangs to be at my boobs. I have a long wayyyyy to go. But I'm committed, dedicated, and down for the challenge.

**Please hold as I wear turbans and scarves for the rest of my existence. **

Disclaimer: I have on my swimsuit top and I'm checking my length outside on the back porch. Problem?

Nia*

Rosemary Water Hair Rinse

So I started doing this rosemary rinse 3 weeks ago and my hair is loving it! Nia asked me to share it so here it is, I know you ladies will love it too!

For this rinse I use freshly cut rosemary from my Rosemary plant, if you don't have a plant you can use dried rosemary instead.

Step 1: In a small pot boil about 3 cups of water, once water reaches a medium boil add your rosemary branches to the water and let simmer for 20 mins. Add or take away as much water as you desire. I make a larger amount to have some left over to put in my water bottle for the week.

Step 2: Turn heat off, remove rosemary from water and discard it. Allow the rosemary water to cool before use.

Step 3: Do this over your kitchen sink or tub. Place a large bowl in sink to catch the water as it runs off of your hair. hold you head over the bowl and pour the rosemary water all over your hair, repeat this as many times as you like ( I tend to get pretty carried away because it feels O-So-Good on my scalp).

 

Benefits of Rosemary:
Rosemary controls oil production in the scalp, thereby controlling dandruff. It is also claimed to reverse the effects of graying in hair and repress excessive hair loss. Another benefit of rosemary for hair is it prevents pre-mature balding by stimulating the hair roots and bulbs and increasing blood flow to the head. This promotes hair growth and strengthens your hair, preventing breakage. To give your hair a shiny luster, apply 1 part rosemary oil to 3 parts coconut oil and massage deeply into your scalp for a soothing effect.

I love this rinse, and so does my hair! It really something that I will be making apart of my weekly regi! Try it and let me know what you think.



My hair after doing the rinse...sorry no before pics!

Challenge Me!!

I am starting a Coconut Oil Challenge!!! Yay!!!!!

I've been reading a lot about Coconut Oil and I used to use it all the time when I lived in Alabama. I feel like my hair grew like weeds. Soooo...... Let me get back on the Coconut train and start implementing it back into my routine.

I will especially be Pre-pooing and Deep Conditioning with Coconut Oil.

My challenge will last for four (4) months. I started on August 1st, so I will give final results in December. So far I like using Coconut Oil. My hair definitely doesn't feel weighed down or greasy when I'm using the Coconut Oil to seal my mini twists.

Also about to post a length check. It's been forever. I feel like my hair and I aren't friends right now. The struggles!!!!

Nia.

Well, here it is ladies, my big chop numero 3!!!!!!! I feel so liberated!!

Well...Well....Well.....

So it seriously feels like I am a trifling mother who has abandoned her baby in hopes that Jesus will her pick up and raise her right.

Please forgive my absence.

But I'm back!!!

I'm going to post like crazy today. Take some pictures this weekend of this wild hair. It's currently in mini-twists (thank the Lawwwdddd) and I will be taking them out to wash, deep condition, and refresh. These mini-twists have literally saved my life. I have been soooo close to cutting my hair OFF soooo many days.

After your hair gets to a certain length (which I am mentally at....physically almost there!), it gets so much more tangled and becomes more of a hassle to deal with. My single strand knots have increased (probably because I was lacking on the protective styling) and the length difference between the front of my hair and the back is becoming more apparent. I would love to wear low buns but they just don't work because my bangs/front of my hair/the part I HAD to chop because of heat damage still have some catching up to do.

For the remainder of the summer, I will put myself on a set regimen to really get the most moisture and protection for my hair. The MOST important thing that I have decided to do this summer is continue to wear scarves and turbans. Natural women have the urge to wear their hair out and free during the summer however, this is when your hair is most susceptible to dryness and damage. Even if you moisturize your hair regularly, exposing your hair to the sun allows the sun to evaporate all the moisture you just put in. Usually I moisturize and seal then put of my headwrap of choice. Also, the direct sunlight to my hair makes my scalp really hot....it literally feels like my head is on fire. NEGATIVE!!! I'll continue to wear my headwraps ALL year around. Woot!

If you do wear your hair out & about...PLEASE remember to seal your hair with some type of oil. This will give you an extra layer of protection against 'moisture evaporation'.

I'm about to run out to grab lunch with my mommy. Be back soon!!!!

*Awww.....it feels great to post again*

Love, Peace, and Soul Glo

Nia*

Hello ladies!!!

Just dropping by very quickly to let ou know that i will be doing a big chop once I get back from Sweden. I really feel like i need a fresh start on EVERYTHING after these 6 months. I plan on doing the Master cleanse for 30 days(I am going to try) only eat seafood, veggies and fruits. I also want to use all natural products as much as possible. I am not my hair and I don't believe long hair is for everyone. I will experiment with regimen and see how my hair improves and progresses but I have realized that my hair is just to fine and curly to maintain any length passed my shoulder. I lose tons of hair everyday in the shower, detangling or even running my fingers over my hair. It hasn't begun to look thin but I think starting over fresh will be the best thing for me. Besides, I want to start working out ALOT and who wants to deal with sweaty long hair everyday. Not I.

Hope you guys are enjoying your summer!!


Cecile