My scalp craves moisture. I remember when I would get my hair braided over several days and we would have to add more moisturizer every day because my scalp just drank it up. That's why I have to drink water. If I don't, my scalp will tell on my. And tell on me it did. Over the last few weeks, I noticed that I wasn't drinking enough water, but I didn't try to do better. As a result, after I got my hair done two weeks ago, I could tell the next day that the future was not looking good. Even with steaming and adding moisture to my hair daily, my scalp was talking about me. The dryness made me scratch. The scratching lifted my scalp. That led to bleeding in some spots. That led to scabs. Then I picked the scabs. Oh, it was horrible. I was too embarrassed to take pictures to post. So I've gone back to a water only drink list this week. Today I washed my hair and what a difference. The remnants of the scalp I angered are gone. And I'm not itching anymore. Praises be!
That's all. I need to drink more water.
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Friday, May 10, 2013
Sunday, April 14, 2013
I've Got a Natural Hair Consultant? Wow.
Because I'm the "worst blogger ever", this post is about two weeks after the initial happening...
If you haven't heard of Nia Phoenix, it's time you did. She's a natural living blogger who's really dedicated to doing the research and posting pictures. One day may I be like her. In the meantime, I'll be satisfied with just being her friend.
Two weeks ago, she contacted me about becoming my natural hair consultant. For her it's about getting hands on experience with locs - hopefully she'll do them sometime. The styles she does on loose natural hair are so cute. But, I digress. For me it about..I'm not sure. Well, at least one bonus is it will give me something to post about.
When we met up for the consultation, she inquired about the state of my hair - length, porosity (how well it retains moisture - or at least that seems to be the meaning), current regimen, scalp issues. Then she asked about my goals. Honestly, my only real one is boob-length hair, but she managed to come up with more based on what my hair is looking like at this point.
For the next six weeks (or four from the date of this post) we're working on two goals - getting my hair to grow at those thin spots and getting my locs not just my scalp to retain moisture. So far the moisture one has been the easiest to work on. Nia has recommended that I steam my hair or use a moisturizing product (not just oil) every day and follow that the oiling (or sealing) the locs to retain the mositure. For the record, that really takes a lot of effort. Steaming is easy since I no longer use a shower cap, but rubbing down my locs every day does take a bit out of me. It's not that I have super long locs, I just have other things to do in the morning. Since starting, I've only missed on day - yay me! I do notice a difference. It makes me want to whip up some daily moisturizer - I've just been using coconut oil for now. [On a side note, since the first batch, I haven't been able to recreate that perfect balance I experienced and it really pisses me off.] This week I'm going to try castor oil, not the Jamaican Black one though since my scalp was not pleased with it. We'll see how that goes.
For my thinning edges, I've been using a rosemary and olive oil blend. This I do at night. I've only been doing this a week now so no results that I've noticed yet. Here are some before pictures:
Gosh that looks dry.
If you haven't heard of Nia Phoenix, it's time you did. She's a natural living blogger who's really dedicated to doing the research and posting pictures. One day may I be like her. In the meantime, I'll be satisfied with just being her friend.
Two weeks ago, she contacted me about becoming my natural hair consultant. For her it's about getting hands on experience with locs - hopefully she'll do them sometime. The styles she does on loose natural hair are so cute. But, I digress. For me it about..I'm not sure. Well, at least one bonus is it will give me something to post about.
When we met up for the consultation, she inquired about the state of my hair - length, porosity (how well it retains moisture - or at least that seems to be the meaning), current regimen, scalp issues. Then she asked about my goals. Honestly, my only real one is boob-length hair, but she managed to come up with more based on what my hair is looking like at this point.
For the next six weeks (or four from the date of this post) we're working on two goals - getting my hair to grow at those thin spots and getting my locs not just my scalp to retain moisture. So far the moisture one has been the easiest to work on. Nia has recommended that I steam my hair or use a moisturizing product (not just oil) every day and follow that the oiling (or sealing) the locs to retain the mositure. For the record, that really takes a lot of effort. Steaming is easy since I no longer use a shower cap, but rubbing down my locs every day does take a bit out of me. It's not that I have super long locs, I just have other things to do in the morning. Since starting, I've only missed on day - yay me! I do notice a difference. It makes me want to whip up some daily moisturizer - I've just been using coconut oil for now. [On a side note, since the first batch, I haven't been able to recreate that perfect balance I experienced and it really pisses me off.] This week I'm going to try castor oil, not the Jamaican Black one though since my scalp was not pleased with it. We'll see how that goes.
For my thinning edges, I've been using a rosemary and olive oil blend. This I do at night. I've only been doing this a week now so no results that I've noticed yet. Here are some before pictures:
Gosh that looks dry.
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