Product Junkie!

So since starting this journey, I've gone product crazy! I've been slowing down lately simply because I won't be able to tell what is working for my hair if I'm using a million and three products in it. I've also gotten rid of a couple of products that I was using before, so I would argue that the new purchases were very necessary  :-) Side note! A huge thanks to Fool Proof Diva (foolproofdiva.com) for all the product and maintenance advice! My hair would be absolutely HAMish if it weren't for her.

So here are the products I'm using right now!

Suave clarifying shampoo (once a month)

Organix Acai Berry Conditioner
Organix Coconut Milk Conditioner
Suave Tropical Coconut Conditioner

Honey!** (Mix in to pre-poos and conditioners)
Bananas

ORS Replenishing Pak
ORS Hair Mayonnaise

Neutrogena triple moisture leave-in
Jane Carter Nourish and Shine**

Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil*
Extra Virgin Coconut Oil**
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I believe that's all I use. If not Ill update later. I definitely need to step up my natural oil game and ease off the conditioners! I tend to mix my conditioners but I think I'm going to stick to the Suave tropical coconut ($1.00!!!) because its sooo cheap and if I'm co-washing my hair every 3-4 days, cheap=great. I definitely got the Organix during a buy one get one free deal though and I love the smell of the acai berry mixed with the honey. I also need to purchase a stronger protein treatment.

That's all for now! Heading to the city on this beautiful day :-)

Going Napppp-tural

I've been on many journeys in my life and I can't wait for the others I will have to take. My current journey... my hair. ::deep breath:: I remember the first time I was introduced to the creamy crack. I trekked all the way to Ocean Ave to hit up this particular Dominican spot... Miguelina's. I was 12. TWELVE!!! Goodness. I swear I was addicted after that. The chemicals seeped deep and took over lol.

As of today, I am 2 months, 3 weeks and 5 days post my last touch up... Yes I'm keeping track lol. Transitioning has been an informative process. I've been learning so much about Black hair care since I've decided to go natural. I definitely did not know that relaxed hair was the driest type of hair! Maybe that was just me. I'm hoping to transition for about a year or so then make that big chop (BC). The fact of the matter is, I've been transitioning for only 3months and I'm already frustrated with my relaxed hair! lol I want to go clip clip, bye bye to it. Secretly, I have been trimming it myself when ever I had these feelings lol.

My favorite products without a doubt are my Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and my Jane Carter Nourish and Shine. I'm becoming some sort of a product junkie and I'm trying to check myself (before my pockets do!) I love love love co-washing (conditioner washing). Its amazing! I do it about every 3-4 days.

Maybe Ill blog more on my healthy hair journey!

Here are some pictures!

My first time using cold wave rods!

My naps are showing! Gel much?!

A shot of the new growth!

Just washed and air dry!

New growth.

Too lazy to curl. No heat challenge is hard sometimes.

Trying to incorporate braids this time to mix it up! lol

Done in time for graduation... need to get those whispies under control.

(I'm clothed by the way lol. I was wearing a tube dress.)

No coincidence

There's absolutely no coincidence that I remembered this blog. Lots has happened since I last wrote. I did not really follow through with my Jamaica blogging because I started writing in my journal, but it was beyond an amazing experience.

This was a beautiful year for me. Reunited with my friends. Confused by love. Caught up in me. Most importantly, killing the game academically :-)

This summer is going to be another great one. I've found my passion and seek to further explore it with research this summer. Ever watched The Business of Being Born?? Well that along with my Soc Anal 28: Intro to Medical Anthro and EDC 187: The Quality of Health Care in America all shifted my interest in OB/GYN to midwifery. Randomness no?? lol I know. Evil side eye for myself!

But back to my point! I'll be going to Jamaica (again!) in a couple of weeks. Hope to get some of my health policy research on elective cesarean sections done while down there. Ill also be in Tanzania for two months this summer with a program, Support for International Change. Essentially I'll be teaching an HIV/AIDS curriculum in a village in Babati. TWO MONTHS! Goodness. I plan to complete some of my health policy research there as well. I'm not really sure how often Ill be having time to access the internet, but I hope to blog this summer!

OHHHH one more thing! I'm going natural! Hair journey here we come lol. My reason... I guess I'm getting tired of this processed hair on my head. I miss my thick lovely hair and want it back. Like right now! I've been transitioning for 10weeks so far. Probably won't BC (big chop) until a year in. I've been learning tons about black hair care and natural products. Its fun so far.

Right now I'm talking to myself lol. Haven't really told anyone about this since 2008 sooo yea. lol. For this reason, I'm outie and going back to watching LOST. Last season. Tear.

Sunny, beautiful day and done with junior year? Yeaaa buddd-eeee.

SA