January in Retrospect & Feb. Plans

I have decided to do posts about the past month. What happened in the past month; purchases if any, new processes and basically a summary of the month.

In January 2015:

• I had my hair in cornrows except on wash days. I used a wig on the days when I had to leave the house.

• I did the inversion method in the beginning of the month with my oil mix (olive oil, castor oil and peppermint oil)

• I bought 2 deep conditioners “Dark and Lovely Rejuvenating Treatment Hair Mask” and “KUZA Cholesterol.” I also ordered for “Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle” but I am yet to receive that.

• I bought a Hair Therapy Heat Cap/Turban with my Christmas money and I absolutely love it.

• I tried a/an oil rinse with coconut oil.

My Plan for February:

• No product purchase
• Continue with wigging it till the month ends
• Start back on Hairfinity once I get settled in school
• Do Inversion [I started toady – 2/2/2015]

Stay Awesome!

YAYRA DIRECTS!!!!!

 Hey! It is time for another feature, and I am really glad that I am featuring this lady because her hair is beyond inspiring. She is a real , "started from the bottom." I hope you learn something from her journey. Remember consistency is key.

1. Your hair is........(relaxed includes texlaxed, natural, loc'd)
(Include how you started your journey)

Am relaxed and started my HHJ in July 2013. I was almost neck length by then. I wanted to get a hair product to make my hair thick since it was very light, then I came accross T444z on the internet and decided to try it. I was loving it so I decided to concentrate more on my hair to achieve my aim.‎

2. What's your current length? 
Am between armpit length and bra strap length now and 23 weeks post relaxer.

3. How long have you been on a hhj and how long did it take to get to your current length? 
Am a year and half on my HHJ. I got to my current length by reading more about how to care for the hair on the internet and help from friends and loved ones.

4. What's your daily and weekly regimen like? 
I moisturize and seal daily, then wash my hair once a week.

5. How do you like to wear your hair? ( i.e your go to protective style)
I really like weaves as my protective style. I havn't braided for like 2yrs now, always in weaves.

Her Ponytail!!!!!

6.  Have you suffered a setback on your journey? How did you deal with it? If no, what's the one setback you would like to avoid? And how are you avoiding it?
Fortunately for me no setback since I started HHJ and I would like to avoid hair breakage, I think deep conditioning, protein treatment and hot oil treatment are are helping me with that.

7. Are you on any diet or are  taking any vitamins to promote healthy hair growth?
I drink a lot of water, eat more fruits and vegetables n exercise(not often).

She's almost BSL!!!!!

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

• Castor oil (it really promotes the thickness of the hair)  
• CON argan oil shampoo and conditioner ( it works magic)  
• Cantu shea butter ( I just love it) 
• Extra virgin olive oil ( I love the shine it brings to the hair.....it also promotes rapid growth)
•  ORS hair repair ( I love the smell and it prevents breakage).

9. What do you wish you knew before your hhj?
I wish I started HHJ from the scratch.

Started from the bottom for real!!!!

10. Encourage someone also on a hhj.
 Your hair needs more concerntration and care in order to attain awesome results. Drink more water and avoid junk foods.

Stay motivated on your healthy hair journey, love your hair and you'll see results too!
Stay Awesome!

MsDirection:HHJC Check-in 2!!

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,

BEENZU DIRECTS!!!!!!!

I got to feature lovely Beenzu of glamlushhair.blogspot.com . I hope you enjoy this feature as much as I did.

1. Your hair is........(relaxed includes texlaxed, natural, loc'd)
(Include how you started your journey)
My hair is natural. It was in 2012 when my friend started talking about how she would read up on healthy hair care that I got interested. At first it was absurd to me to read on getting long hair, I was thinking "You can't read about growing hair. If it grows, it  grows." Lol.  But my curiosity got the better of me, a whole new world opened up and here I am today.

2. What's your current length? 
 I am currently between shoulder and armpit 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 hhj for about 2 and a half years now. I hit armpit length around July 2014, so it took me 2 years to get there. However I recently chopped in December to my current length as my ends were bad.

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

• Moisturise and seal as needed
• Wear my satin scarf to bed
• Take my multivite

Weekly:

• I wash and deep condition, alternating between protein and moisture
• Massage scalp as needed
• Cowash if necessary
• Apple cider vinegar, rosemary/sage tea rinse, or oil rinse (any one of these depending on how I and my hair are feeling)

5. How do you like to wear your hair? ( i.e your go to protective style)
I am a huge fan of box braids and twists. When my hair is out, I really enjoy textured updos and roll, tuck and pins.

6. Do you use direct heat? If so, how often?
I use direct heat sparingly, usually only when I go to get my hair done at the salon. That is typically once every two months. If im wigging I can go much longer, maybe three months.

7. Are you on any diet or are  taking any vitamins to promote healthy hair growth?
Im not on any diet, I just try to eat healthily, exercise and drink lots of water. As for vitamins, I take garlic capsules for shedding (and health) and my daily multivitamin.

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

•  Curlformers, cause I just love the curls they produce.
• The EZ hair dryer bonnet. It's so portable and more convenient than the normal hooded dryer.
• Manetabolism, the reviews are ah-mazing
• Shea moisture products
• Cantu shea butter- another product I'd love to try.

9. What do you wish you knew before your hhj?
I wish I knew about healthy hair care sooner, just think of the inches I would have been rocking by now lol!

10. Encourage someone also on a hhj.
 Be patient with your hair, change will not be immediate but consistency will get you there. And don't start every new technique as it comes, you can easily lose track of your focus which is healthy hair.

Find Beenzu on her blog: glamlushhair.blogspot.com

Hope you enjoyed reading this.

Stay Awesome!!!!!