Growth & Retention

Vatika Oil

Vatika Oil

Vatika oil is a definite staple in my hair regimen and my favorite. I use is for hot oil treatments and to seal my ends. For my hot oil treatment I apply it to freshly shampooed hair, put a plastic cap on ,and then put my heating gel cap on top of that. I let(…)

8 Guaranteed Tips for more Length & Health of your Strands

8 Guaranteed Tips for more Length & Health of your Strands

Here are 8 simple steps I followed throughout the 4 years of my hair journey which helped me grow 21 inches in length. These tips were followed consistently throughout my 4 year natural hair journey. I have practiced other methods that were the exact opposite of the tips below previous years before my natural hair journey(…)

STAPLE DEEP CONDITIONERS: Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose

STAPLE DEEP CONDITIONERS: Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose

One of my staple deep conditioners is “Aubrey Organic’s: Honey Suckle Rose Conditioner”. I love it because its all natural, adds major moisture and shine, and makes my hair uber soft, and yes I said “uber” . I take an empty  3oz bottle and mix jojoba oil with my Honey Suckle Rose. I apply it(…)

I’m a Believer: My Experience with Natural Oils and Less Shedding

I’m a Believer: My Experience with Natural Oils and Less Shedding

I literally just popped my cherry about 4 months ago in transitioning to mostly all natural oils for my hair. The “Before” pictures represents the amount of shedding within 2 weeks I would lose after my detangling sessions before I transitioned to mostly all natural oils and the “After” picture is also the amount of(…)

Coconut Oil: Why This Oil Rules

Coconut Oil: Why This Oil Rules

Mostly all natural oils benefit your strands in one way or the other but let me tell you 4 facts why coconut oil rules my world. 1) Coconut oil has a high moisture retaining capacity but coconut alone on my strands has a very drying effect on my hair so I have to mix my coconut(…)

Love Potion #9: The Recipe of Oils I Use to Moisturize my Hair

Love Potion #9: The Recipe of Oils I Use to Moisturize my Hair

I have found my dream concoction that works in moisturizing my strands and I am holding on steadfast. You may have found a mix that works well for you but if you haven’t or maybe you are just up to trying something new, here is the recipe for my Love Potion #9. ½ cup of(…)

FRIED, DYED, AND LAID TO THE SIDE

FRIED, DYED, AND LAID TO THE SIDE

Lets ignore the fact that I look like a street walker in this pic, its a throw back and I had no say so with the makeup. Lets take a close look at my hair, it’s so fried and dyed which resulted in thinning my strands, major breakage, and taking away my natural curl pattern.(…)