Natural Hair: My Journey Continues

Hey guys,

11/2/12 marks the day of my Big Chop.

Day 1: Big Chop 11/2/12

Last week I reached my one year NATURALversary. Throughout my journey it has been trial and error. I've learned my hair really doesn't like color...which sucks so much because I still have a little on my ends. I've instilled the "Curly Girl Method" into my regiment. I only cleanse once a month but I co wash every Friday. My wash routine, I adopted the "breakdown method" from natural sista India. I clip when needed and deep condition when necessary (once a month)

Also my hair loves oil. So moisture....moisture...moisture is needed daily. Everyday I spray my hair with room temp water and then apply whatever oil I have at the time. My favorite oils would be: coconut oil, olive oil, 100% Tea tree oil and Castor oil. All of there oils has helped with the growth of my hair.

Coconut oil and Olive oil are thin, light oils...therefore it penetrates the strand and results in sufficient hair moisture. Coconut oil is also a great oil to seal in moisture which is also great for keeping the moisture in the strand.

Tea Tree and Castor Oil helps with scalp penetration and stimulating growth from the root. The only thing I dislike about tea tree oil is its very strong in smell, so I recommend applying at night, and Castor oil is very heavy so apply when needed.

One thing to remember when growing natural hair is to never concentrate on the length. It is better to focus on the health of your hair, because when it's healthy it will only do only do one thing...GROW!

Also remember your hair is going to shed it's perfectly normal. My hair sheds so much! The longer it gets the more it sheds.

I am so happy to be 1 years old in my natural hair journey, I am continuing and constantly changing my regiment. Follow me on Instagram @Ikurlie and Tumblr @napturaldoll. I love the photo above, which stage are you?

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xoxo,
Jill