Yup, that's right. Hairlicious Inc. blog is officially 1 years old. Aww my baby is growing up so fast! *wipes tears*

I remember when I first started this blog, I had absolutely no clue as to what direction I would take. I was so fresh into my hair journey, I honestly felt lost. All I can say, is that it's been a blast!

Big hugs and kisses to all my readers. You motivate me to continue writing, expressing and sharing my feelings and thoughts with you all. I appreciate the love and support you've given me this past year. I am so grateful.

Expect to see bigger and better things in '09 :)



♥ Sunshyne

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♥ Sunshyne

Question: "How do I get thicker hair?"

Advice: I frequently come across this question. I, too, used to ask this question a lot when I first started out my Hair Journey. I never understood how to get my hair thicker. I was told that Biotin, MSM etc. etc. were the main contributors in having thicker hair.

Truth be told, they are not "mandatory" for thick luscious hair. From my experience and research, I've come across some tips that can help those looking to increase the thickness of their hair.

Tips on How to Increase Thickness in your Hair:

1. Add Castor Oil into your regimen. It nourishes and thickens the hair i.e. as a sealant, prepoo, scalp oil, or in your conditioner.
2. Deep condition often. As we all know deep conditioning gives the hair strength and moisture. As you continue to Deep Condition regularly, you will notice your hair getting stronger and thicker.
3. Use Protein Conditioners once a week or bi-weekly. Protein causes the hair to swell in diameter. Protein treatments toughen the strands preventing breakage.
4. Use conditioners with Panthenol in the ingredients. Helps to thicken each hair shaft naturally. Panthenol penetrates the hair shaft and root, and can thicken the hair by up to 10%.
5. Prepoo with Coconut Oil. Over time Coconut oil strengthens and thickens the hair as it prevents protein loss in the hair.
6. Relax only the new growth and protect the previously relaxed hair with a light coating of oil or conditioner. Relaxing previously relaxed hair causes thinning and can be very damaging to the hair. You will immediately see a difference when you relax the new growth only.
7. Less Heat. Opt to air dry, roller set or braid the hair instead. Applying heat in excess can cause thinness.
8. Cut off thin ends. Remove thin ends. They don't look cute and it can make your hair appear much thinner than it really is. You'd be surprised. Do no hold onto them for length sake.
9. If relaxed, stretch your relaxers. Relax your hair no sooner than 8 weeks. Preferably, stretch to 10-12 weeks that way your hair is getting a break from the chemicals, it's easier to see the new growth when relaxing and your hair has a chance to thicken up over time.

*Please remember it does take time and patience for the thickness to come, but if you are consistant, it will come.*

Promises: Longing for more? Let it out and indulge every inch with my velvety conditioning fused with extracts of red raspberry & satin. I'll give your length the strength against breakage and split ends.

You've got longer hair to love. And I've got more love to give. How long will go without touching it?

Directions: Soak me in all the way down. My, you're headstrong, rinse and repeat for good measure.

Ingredients: Water, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearamidopropyl dimethylamine, rubus idaeus (raspberry) juice, hydrolyzed silk, glutamic acid, bis-aminopropyl dimethicone, fragrance, benzyl alcohol, edta, citric acid, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, red 33.

The Truth: I know, I know, I'm extremely late on trying out this conditioner. I thought I had found a staple co-wash conditioner that's why I didn't bother to try this sooner. I'm glad I did. This is by far the absolute BEST moisturizing conditioner out there when it comes to co-washing. The SLIP and moisture is phenomenal. I can rely on this conditioner to detangle my rough new growth with ease while stretching. Plus the smell is just the cherry on top. I highly recommend trying it out if you haven't already. I ♥ it.

Price: $6 CAD 23.7 FL OZ

Hairlicious Rating: (5/5) Excellent

♥ Sunshyne

Question:

"What does it mean to have static hair? My hair just stick right up after it dry, not all of it, but like certain pieces."

Advice: Static hair is caused by dryness! It is very common to have static in colder months than it is in warmer months/climates. Dry hair tends to carry positive electrical charges when combed with a plastic comb and then they begin to repel each other the more you comb. When there is less moisture and friction, this only causes more static to arise. Static/flyaway hair is common amongst those with thin, fine, straight or dry hair.


Some ways to prevent it:

• Moisturize your hair.
• Use a leave-in conditioner before air drying or blow drying.
• Stop washing your hair with harsh shampoo's that strip the hair of it's natural oils
• Use a ionic ceramic blow dryer and flat iron when applying heat to your hair. These tools dry the hair without robbing the hair of moisture and it reduces flyaway hair.
• Use hard rubber, metal or wooden combs since these do not cause static electricity.
• Use a dab of serum after you've finished styling your hair to give your hair just enough weight for it to lay down.

♥ Sunshyne