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Wednesday, 25 February 2015

HAIR UPDATES

Hey lovelies!

This is a short post to keep you up to date with my healthy hair journey.

I am currently 11 weeks post relaxer. I plan on relaxing my hair on 11th April 2015 at 18 weeks post relaxer. I got braids on Friday to help me stretch that long. I plan on keeping my braids for 6 weeks, and will wash and condition my hair as usual in the braids.

I started taking Hairfinity again, and I am halfway through with the first bottle. I got a 2 month supply.

I did an unofficial length check before I got my braids installed and I am hoping I can finally get to APL with my next relaxer.

That is my update! To keep up with day to day updates, be sure to follow me on IG @NISA_HRHJ and like the Ms Direction Gh Facebook page.

Stay Awesome,

Friday, 30 January 2015

Hey lovelies, it is time for another check in. Also I have decided to take some last minute submissions till February 7. However, after February 7 no more submissions will be accepted. Thanks ladies.

Goals!!!!! That is what this check in I going to be centered on.

What are goals?

Aims and objectives. My phone dictionary says: the result or achievement toward which effort is directed.

Why set goals?

Goals give you something to look forward to.
Goals serve as a way to see the future the way you want it.
Goals make a person more committed to her healthy hair journey.

What to consider when setting goals for your healthy hair journey?

Know your hair: This means knowing your growth rate, knowing how your hair responds to the different growth aids or what your shedding or breakage rate, by knowing this, you can make your goals more realistic and attainable.

Know your healthy hair journey flaw/weakness: Your goals do not have to be length centred. It could be your goal to overcome a HHJ weakness like, bad retention, not being able to not manipulate your hair. This way you set goals that are relevant.

How to achieve your goals?

Set your goal- decide on what you want to achieve in the short run as well as in the long run. Your goal must be relevant, attainable and most of all, realistic
Create a plan depending on what your goal is.
Take action- follow your plan as set. No short cuts. No laziness.
Stay patient!

Check-in Questions

What goals have you set to achieve at the end of the 6 months?

How do you intend on achieving your goals?
Leave your answers in the comments below.

Stay Awesome,

Saturday, 24 January 2015

Ms Direction HHJ Challenge :: Check- in Week 1

Hey lovelies, this is the first challenge check in. In the next 23 weeks, we’ll have weekly check-ins on the blog. If you are participating in the challenge, it will be wonderful to have you take part in the check-ins.

This first check-in is to get us acquainted with each other’s hair journey.

THE HEALTHY HAIR JOURNEY

Long hair has been considered a beauty standard for a really long term. Healthy, long hair enhances the beauty of most females. (I wouldn’t say all because, some ladies really rock the short hair look.) A lot of the time most females go in for the long hair look, by using wigs, weaves, clip-ins and braids expensive or cheap, to meet this idea of beauty. African women spend a good amount of money on hair care, hair extensions and almost all things hair related.

The healthy hair journey is a deliberate attempt at growing and maintaining healthy, long hair. Through good hair practices, products, tools and maintenance routines. I started my hair journey in July 2013.

My reason: I had short hair for the longest time, and was actually called names because my hair “was not growing.” This led me to start researching and watching videos. So far the journey has been smooth sailing but I seem to always have a problem with my nape and edges area.

CHECK IN QUESTIONS:

1. Why and when did you start your healthy hair journey?

2. Has the journey been smooth or have you had difficulties?

Leave your answers in the comments below.

**If you haven’t already joined in the challenge, it is unfortunately too late. Hopefully, we’ll have you in the next challenge

Stay Awesome

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

FUNGI DIRECTS!

I get to feature the beautiful and lovely Fungi!

1. Your hair is........(relaxed includes texlaxed, natural, loc'd)
Relaxed(texlaxed)

2. What's your current length?
Arm Pit Length

3. How long have you been on a hhj and how long did it take to get to your current length?
I have been on a healthy hair journey since March 2013 and it's taken me 22 months from neck length to get to Arm pit length.

Neck Length

4.What's your daily and weekly regimen like?
Daily

Moisturize and seal with a water based moisturizer my sealing oils are either Extra virgin olive oil, castor oil, and coconut oil at times i love my shea butter as a sealant.
Do 2-3 min mini scalp massage and wear a protective style.
Cover hair with satin scarf.

Weekly

Detangle
Prepoo treatment
Shampoo/ Cowash
Deep condition with a light protein/moisture deep conditioner
Apply a leave in conditioner always then airdry

5. How do you like to wear your hair. ( i.e your go to protective style)
I like running and soooo comfortable with cornrows and wigs maybe braids twice a year.

6. Do you use direct heat? If so, how often?
I am now on a very strict no heat regimen i only use heat on my relaxer days which is at least 3 times a year were i either blow dry on low heat or flat iron

7. Are you on any diet or are taking any vitamins to promote healthy hair growth?
I have started eating healthier, I drink more water, about 2-3 litres a day. 3/4 of my meal consists of vegetables. And I'm taking Manetabolism healthy hair vitamins. I am on bottle number 2 now.

Shoulder length

8. If you could have 5 hair related items, what would they be and why? (Briefly)
Ummmm...

Tangle teezer brush- pain free detangling.
Boar bristle brush - for wrapping my hair 1-2 weeks after relaxer.
Satin braid bonnet- to protect my hair when in braids full cover.
Clip in extensions - easy and quicker protective styling
Huetiful steamer- multiple benefits both my hair and skin

9. What do you wish you knew before your HHJ?
I wish I knew everything I''m doing now to have grown my hair to terminal length by now and I wish I had not put my trust into hairdressers.

Armpit length

10. Encourage someone also on a HHJ.
Planning is very important, review your current hair care habits then create a healthy hair regimen that suits you and allows your hair to thrive during that time you have to tweak your regimen till it's perfect for you, it takes effort, commitment and patience it will not happen overnight but the end result will be satisfying.

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Stay Awesome,