I ask this because often times, our hair is in protective styles i.e. buns, wigs, weave, braids etc. day in and day out at an attempt to retain length and keep the hair healthy.

However, constant protective styling (without some freedom occasionally) can rob us of knowing our hair because we never truly give ourselves a chance to understand the characteristics of our hair.

Not knowing our hair = no connection to our hair = greater chance of a setback!

Look at it like this, if your hair is tucked away - all the time- how will you ever know when it's dry? when it needs protein? if it's moisturized enough? if a product truly works? how to manage it when it's down/straight? etc.

I believe that one should protective style throughout their hair journey, however, one should also learn to enjoy their hair as much as they can i.e. wearing it down occasionally, try different low manipulation styles, or straighten it ever so often etc. in order to learn how it behaves outside of the predictable "protective styling environment". Learning our hair in this manner could potentially lead to a greater understanding. Just a thought.

Remember, no one knows your hair better than you!

So, do you know your hair?

Let me know your thoughts...



♥ Sunshyne

I had this product in the past but my hair therapy wrap broke on me. Here is the new one I ordered. I'm excited to try this new and improved model. It made my hair feel amazing in the past so I'm hoping I get the same results, if not better than before. I changed the wrap color this time around to brown :)

♥ Sunshyne

I relaxed May 18th with Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Normal Strength for 20 mins. Here are the results.

Wet Hair:


Air Dried Hair with Scurl No Drip Activator as Leave-in Conditioner:


I'm really pleased with how well this relaxer took. I was 3 months post and it was a task getting through all of my new growth. My hair is pretty straight this time but has some texture. I decided not to put heat in my hair as yet. Maybe in a couple weeks or so. I'm trying to maintain my goal length of MBL (Mid Back Length)...so far so good even though I got a trim back in March! My next trim will be in August 2011.

♥ Sunshyne

Does your hair consistently feel...

Rough?
Dry?
Tangled?
Dull?

Regardless of the products you are using? even if you've clarified your hair? You could be suffering with hard water. I know I am :(

I recently moved to a new subdivision and I no longer have my soft water system that ran throughout my whole house. If you are not familiar with soft water, it is the TRUTH!! It's like no other. It leaves your hair and skin so moisturized. I step out of the shower and my skin is hydrated. Lotion or oil on my body was not a necessity like it is now. Without my soft water, I feel extra dry. My skin and hair feel different!! I notice that my hair feels unusually tangled, dry and rough all the time if I don't use my trusty Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo FIRST. This shampoo is specifically formulated for those who have hard water. It's extremely effective in hard water areas. Try it out if you haven't already! You won't regret it.

I'm looking into getting a temporary fix until I can find a soft water company I like. In the meantime, I will try to find a shower head filter so that I don't have to experience this :(

Here are the benefits of soft water:

• Soft, clean skin.
• Soft silky hair.
• Manageable hair.
• Soap lathers easily.
• Reduces/eliminates limp and lifeless hair.
• Lesser quantities of soap, shampoo etc. & increases the efficiency.

Here are clues that your water is hard:

• Dishes have water spots.
• Soap won't lather well.
• Clothes look dingy.
• Bathtub ring.
• Dry Skin.
• Tangled, rough hair.
• Rust-colored stains on your clothes, silverware, or porcelain fixtures.

Best ways to tackle hard water:

• Clarify or Chelate your hair often to remove the overabundance of minerals.
• Regularly use a shampoo specifically for hard water i.e. Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo, ION Hard water shampoo etc.
  
• Use pH balanced products to keep the hair cuticles laying flat thus smooth and soft hair.
• Get a shower filter.

♥ Sunshyne

Be Blessed!









♥ Sunshyne