December 1, 2002-December 31-2003: Mahalialee's Winter and Summer Regime: Hair Type 3b fine curly -75 % shrinkage -NATURAL ---current length-(back)top of bra strap, (front), past armpit length, bangs-necklength; Color-dark mink with copper and gold streaks.
Specifics: No chemical treatments: Air drying-Occasional use of Dome Hair dryer: Alternative hair cleaning: Use of natural organic hair care products: Combination & Rotational Methods of Hair Care:
Target Goal: accumulate and retain 8" of NEW GROWTH by Dec-31-2003
6 Major Objectives: . increase tensile strength and elasticity
. maximize delivery of moisture to hair shaft
. maintain healthy follicles and scalp
. priortize /reduce nutritional supplements
. minimize handling of hair during the week
. preserve the health/ pliability ends and hair shaft
METHODS: .Using a personalized variety of NATURAL products: (oils, sprays; clays, organic fruit & vegetable powders and purees, that have been incorporated into copyrighted recipes) on a rotational basis in harmony with 6 major objectives
.Alternating Crown and Glory Method (Robin Woods) with personalized styles of ...Wrapping & Rolling -cornrows & ponybuns
Some Favorite Product Keepers: Extra Virgin Olive Oil First Cold pressing Komeini; mustard oil; Pure Shea Butter: Pure Apple Cider Vinegar (with mother); Aloe Vera Juice; Juice of Wild Rosemary; Black Strap Molasses; Pure Coconut Oil; *Infusium 23; Cholesterol; Liquid Lecithin (Large jar); Essential Oils; *Nature's Gate Shampoos & Condidtioners;Dr. Bronner's Castile; Eqyss Megatek (coats) & shampoo Straight Arrow Moisturizer-for humans;
Priortized Supplements: Organika MSM powder; Nature's Way Vitamin C. Crystals; Biotin 1000 mg.; Hair Force Hair Supplements;GNC Twin Labs Protein Capsules: GNC Ultra Mega Gold for Women; Praire Naturals Ultra Silica; Fo Ti. I do not take these supplements everyday. I take breaks when I feel "Loaded" (with Vitamins). 2 weeks on; 3 days off basis.
HAIR TOOLS: wooden comb, bone combs, restricted use of brush; professional hard bonnet portable hairdryer: microwaveable heating cap; long silver clips, large bobby pins for wrapping; large plastic pins and wooden hair forks for styling: cut off panthose and silk sleeve cut offs for tying up hair at night.
SPECIFIC CHALLENGES: *avoiding over manipulation of scalp, hair strands and ends; *blending in gray naturally with henna ; *avoiding product buildup; gain more thickness; strengthening and thickening of hair shaft; keeping scalp health and toned
Hair Care Specials: detoxify and shampoo every 2 weeks; dryclean (oils)1x week; intensive deep condition every 2 weeks alternating protein & acid treatment and moisture & oil treatment in a henna base
Shampoo: Nature's Gate; Eqyss;- Winter: Summer> Shikakai, amla, henna, tulsi, neem, powders;
Conditioners: Nature's Gate, Henna, Fullers's Earth, yogurt, mayo, Rosewater, blackstrap molasses, a varietyof hair packs; eggs, coconut milk, eggs & honey, beer; brewer's yeast, fruits &veggies ,cholesterol, apple cider vinegar and honey shampoo; seaweed shampoo
Moisturizers: water; glycerine, rosewater, juice of rosemary;Clear Rinse every two days to control build up.
Special Products: Megatek, (Eqyss); Straight Arrow Moisture conditioner; Mahalialee's copyrighted recipes: ongoing researching new ideas and methods of improving hair quality and growth.
Essential Oils: Ylang Ylang, Spike Lavender, Tea Tree Oil, Lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary, (would like to try new oils)
Oils: EVO, sesame oil, mustard oil, wheatgerm, flax seed, castor oil, emu oil, jojoba, coconut, Vitamin E.
DIET: increase healthy salads; seeds, juices and fruits; reduce junk food intake; drink lots of water,
Reduce stress levels!
Regular Routine: *Cathy Howse Method when hair is not braided: Clear rinse every 2 days. Do a scalp treatment nightly with emu oil, castor oil and Megatek mixture to which I add essential oils. Section and comb hair only after a shampoo or deep treatment// Crown and Glory Method when braided. (temporarily suspended due to neck and shoulder problems); protective styling always. <font color="blue"> </font color> /images/graemlins/laugh.gif Mahalialee4@ Yahoo.com
