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-03
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: Jamieson Multi vitamin; MSM powder (Prairies Naturals Vitamins & Protein Powder); Nature's Way Vitamin C. Crystals; Biotin 800 mg.; Hair Force Hair Supplements and Hair Force Protein Powder; ; saw palmetto
HAIR TOOLS: wooden comb, bone combs, variety of brushes suited to my hair type and texture; professional hard bonnet portable hairdryer: microwaveable heating cap; long silver clips, large bobby pins
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 Regime: detoxify and shampoo every 2 weeks; dryclean (oils)1x week; deep condition every 2 weeks alternating protein & acid treatment and moisture & oil treatment.
Shampoo: Shikakai, amla, henna, tulsi, neem, powders; Nature's Gate
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;
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!
Now this is what I have Eliminated!!!!from that Regime
sesame seed oil, wheat germ oil, jojoba, glycerine, rose water,
Megatek
MN
I use the cheapie henna from the Indian Stores but I buy my indigo from Khadiya Dawn Carrol
I do regular henna treatments and make Auryveda powder treatments and teas
No heating caps
Air drying in a bun
Make all of my own products including shampoos, conditioners, leave ins etc. based on my own hair type, from the powders and oils.
stopped braiding or wrapping my hair
Cleanse hair once a week with A. powder shampoo and rinses, including coffee and
horstetail, rosemary and green tea and AVC rinses
HTH
As far as the stress! OFF THE CHARTS!!!!