Hello, all is well! Just a little update!

so1913

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Hi lovely ladies!

Just wanted to pop in and give an update with my hair. My focus has focused much on my health and getting into shape, which means buying higher quality foods (minimal processed foods and eating out). So, my food budget has definitely increased, which meant my hair and PJ budget has to suffer lol. It's not so bad though, I've actually discovered a couple of things that I had sitting under my sink that work for me as well as some cheaper alternatives.

Sorry Juicers, I'm out of the challenge. Styling wise, juicing did not agree with me wearing my hair loose. I'll use it as a moisturizer when I slick my hair back into a low puff/pony, but my wash n' go/diffused styles it was a no no :(.

I am still regularly doing overnight treatments with either a coconut based oil (100% or Vatika, or other coconut based ayurvedic oil) or Amla oil (sesame oil based) at least once a week. I decided to introduce protein treatments using Ultra Sheen Duo Tex once a week for 10 mins as instructed. Recently I've been using Giovanni 50/50 shampoo when I'm in the mood for that level of cleansing and as a conditioner Suave Almond and Shea Butter conditioner (testing out cheaper alternatives). This conditioner isn't bad, I feel like it rinses clean, leaves my hair soft and helps out with detangling. I've used 2 bottles so far and will probably repurchase, but am interested in trying out Aussie Moist...but maybe I'll stick to this Suave for a while. As a leave in I'm using KCNT which I've had sitting under my sink, and recently found it works great with the two styling product combo I am now in love with!!!

Styling, I think I've finally found something that gives me EXACTLY the results I've been looking for. I wanted the definition and frizz control while keeping volume, movement, and maintaining SOFT, product free feeling hair. Currently I'm using Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle with Isoplus Conditioning Styling Gel. Both of these products are very light, and dry soft. I apply about a quarter size amount of CJCIAB to each half of my hair, and then the Isoplus Gel over it for added hold and control. It's PERFECT. No crunch, no looking like I have product loaded on my hair, and a nice sheen.

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I haven't had my hair professionally trimmed/cut since October or November and decided in April to give myself a trim and trim the some of the top layers back in my hair. I did an "ok" job considering I didn't know what I was doing, but I am going to keep with the self trimming in an attempt to grow out my hair "for real". I love my professional cuts, but I'd like to monitor better the amount of hair I'm taking off while trying to grow out my hair.

Outside of that, I appear to be getting some decent growth lately and looking forward to what the spring/summer hold. I think this can be attributed to my change in lifestyle surrounding my diet and activeness. I kickbox about 4 to 5 days a week, and I've added Juicing to my routine (which already included almost daily green smooties) in an effort to get in more of my daily fruit and veggies in that I NEVER consumed before, and more eating whole foods. I'm taking a daily vitamin, Biotin, and MSM mainly for my joints (knees started hurting and since taking a short break from excercise and MSM the pain is no longer there). So my nutrition has definitely improved over the past few months which is having a positive effect on my hair and skin. More motivation to keep it up ;) lol.

So that's it, nothing spectacular to show now, but hopefully by the end of summer my hair will have reached a length I've never allowed it to since being natural.

Updating because I forgot to mention another product I'm loving and added a couple of pics...

One N' Only Argan Oil Treatment from Sally's. I'm loving this stuff as a finishing product and to scrunch out the crunch if I have some. It smells really good, very light, and adds shine.

Here are a few more pics to see the shape. This was styled with just KCNT and Isoplus Styling Gel. Used the Argan oil to fluff and finish.

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Your hair is so georgeous! I love the layers u cut in. Thats what layers r suppose to look like not thees jacked up wanna b layers I'm workin' with(rant over) But yeah, keep up the good work!
 
Thanks for the progress...I'm in the same boat as far as eating healthier and laying off the professional cuts for a while...Your hair is lovely!
 
You hair is beautiful! Hum MSM is good also for joints and hair. Bonus. Thanks for sharing. HHJ!
 
Thanks ladies! I'm actually pretty content with how my hair has been behaving and growing lately...less shedding, seems to be getting thicker at the roots, and it has nice healthy sheen to it. Doing a prepoo treatment right now with my Special Amla Oil from Garry'& Sun.

Fruit/Veggie Juicing is AWESOME. I'm sipping on a Kale/Spinach/Cucumber/Pear/Apple juice right now and have a fresh juice at least 2 times a day. Changing my diet was for overall health purposes, weight, and getting into shape, but the hair growth and benefits that are coming with it is a plus. Can't wait to see how these next few months go
 
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Hi so1913 :wave:, thanks for the update. I was thinking about you the other day. Your hair is pretty as usual. Can't wait to see how long your hair will grow.
 
Thanks ladies! I'm actually pretty content with how my hair has been behaving and growing lately...less shedding, seems to be getting thicker at the roots, and it has nice healthy sheen to it. Doing a prepoo treatment right now with my Special Amla Oil from Garry'& Sun.

Fruit/Veggie Juicing is AWESOME. I'm sipping on a Kale/Spinach/Cucumber/Pear/Apple juice right now and have a fresh juice at least 2 times a day. Changing my diet was for overall health purposes, weight, and getting into shape, but the hair growth and benefits that are coming with it is a plus. Can't wait to see how these next few months go


your hair is purdy, you coming to the raw food meetup?
 
:wave:,Hi Girl
Glad to see ya posting again and your hair looks great. :up:
I am still using the product you sent me,Once again. THANKS!
 
I forgot to mention another product I'm loving...

One N' Only Argan Oil Treatment from Sally's. I'm loving this stuff as a finishing product and to scrunch out the crunch if I have some. It smells really good, very light, and adds shine.

Here are a few more pics to see the shape. This was styled with just KCNT and Isoplus Styling Gel. Used the Argan oil to fluff and finish.

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Hi so1913 :wave:, thanks for the update. I was thinking about you the other day. Your hair is pretty as usual. Can't wait to see how long your hair will grow.

Thanks, I can't wait either! I'm really motivated to let it grow out, especially since I'm not as much as much afraid to take scissors to my own hair to do my trims and layers. Will just have to be careful...I can definitely tell the difference from when I did it and had it professionally done, but I know I took off much less than the stylists do.
 
Great hair as always!!

Since I'm all natural finally, I've been looking for products that will maintain my curl after washing it. I've used KCCC and Not Today and had the best results using those two products together as opposed to other products. Trying to find cheaper alternatives. I think I will also try to comb the products through my hair to try to elongate the hair instead of only smoothing with my fingers. I want to try Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle/I've heard good things about it.
 
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Great hair as always!!

Since I'm all natural finally, I've been looking for products that will maintain my curl after washing it. I've used KCCC and Not Today and had the best results using those two products together as opposed to other products. Trying to find cheaper alternatives. I think I will also try to comb the products through my hair to try to elongate the hair instead of only smoothing with my fingers. I want to try Curl Junkie Curls In A Bottle/I've heard good things about it.

Thanks lady:) I've given KCCC so many tries, it just doesn't work for me. But Curls In A Bottle has been perfect! It's soooooooo light, gives natural looking definition thus keeping the volume and body which I love and it's easy to distribute. I think the results are totally different than that of KCCC, so if you like those final results, then you may want to stick for it, but if you are looking for something a little softer, def give CIAB a shot.
 
Yeah, I've used KCCC and I keep thinking - I know there's something better - can't wait to try CIAB. Thanks!

Thanks lady:) I've given KCCC so many tries, it just doesn't work for me. But Curls In A Bottle has been perfect! It's soooooooo light, gives natural looking definition thus keeping the volume and body which I love and it's easy to distribute. I think the results are totally different than that of KCCC, so if you like those final results, then you may want to stick for it, but if you are looking for something a little softer, def give CIAB a shot.
 
I see the softness in the first pics, and I love the definition in the second pics. In the second pics, your curls look so perfect and shiny that if I didn't know any better, I'd swear you had a curly perm.

And your cut is still da bomb! I'm am excited you will do your own trims so you can keep SHS out of your hair. :clap:
 
Hey ya'll a month later since I started this post and still holding out on a hair cut, but maaaaaaaaan, the heat earlier this week and last week really had me tempted. Still using the same styling products with great results but bouncing around conditioners. I just can't find the perfect one! I tried Aussie Moist, it's ok...and I finished up the suave...I don't know exactly what I'm looking for lol...guess I'll know it when I find it :/

Anyway, my siggy is the latest status of my hair. I'm going to attempt another self trim next week sometime I think...
 
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