Transitioning Tips!

I normally do my own tips of the week, but this video was so great that I had to share! I know transitioning can be a frustrating experience at times when dealing with two textures, but it'll all be worth it in the end. This woman's curly coils certainly show us that! Stay tuned for DPrincess28's Tips on Transitioning to Natural Hair from Relaxed Hair!

Check out her blog at

http://glorycrown.blogspot.com/

April Aloe Vera Challenge!

I must admit that my hair has been dry dull and limp lately, and I have been lookin high and low for a solution. I also have been looking for something that would promote hair growth at the same time. I do realize that there is no magic potion that takes me from one inch of unstretched new growth to a BAA or a Foxy Cleopatra Afro Puff...but a girl can dream, can't I?!?! :)

I did stumble upon Nature's Miracle Worker--Aloe Vera, though! I have heard of other Naturals using Aloe Vera Gel for curl definition and slicking down their hair into buns, but when I walked past an endcap in Walmart and saw a HUGE container of Aloe Vera Juice for $7.98, I had to do a double take so...I did some research!

Aloe Vera Juice or Aloe Vera Gel can actually be used to:

• Relieve stress (which we all know is great for the hair)
• Increase blood circulation to the scalp
• Give hair shine
• Moisturize and Condition the scalp and hair shaft
• Prevent Hair Loss
• Promote Hair Growth

Some people even use Aloe Vera Juice as a daily hair treatment by massaging it into their scalp, covering it with a plastic cap, and letting it sit for 30 minutes. Then they rinse their hair and reap all the rewards of using Aloe Vera Juice, and starting today I will be one of those people!!!!

I will be doing this treatment as much as possible from April 5th to May 5th, and hopefully, my hair will thank me for it! I'll update you on my progress from time to time, but be sure to subscribe and follow me on my journey! Feel free to comment on this post if you have done this treatment before or would like to join this challenge with me!

Happy Hair Reading and Growing,

Mane.Attraction

Update: Moisturizing my Situation!

Ok...I admit...I haven't posted anything this week, but in my defense I just got a new puppy. I've been working round the clock getting him straight and all that jazz!

Anywho...I'm pretty much sick of doing my hair so I went back to my old trusty halfwig! I just bought some V05 conditioner so I plan to begin co-washing next week! Hopefully, this will help moisturize my situation since my hair has been awfully dry lately.

Today, I'm going to wash my hair and deep condition with ORS Mayo and follow it up with Joico's Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm!

Hopefully, my hair will grow to new lengths as I keep it protected w/ my half-wig and moisturized with my co-washes and leave-ins!

Until next time....

Happy Hair Growing and Reading,

Mane.Attraction

UPDATE: The Edge of No Return

Ok, so every weekend I try to give random updates about my hair growth journey. I'm a very impatient person so...if I don't focus on little challenges along the way and chart my growth, I get frustrated and say...OH WELL, real quick-like. Lol.

Anyway, with that being said, I wanted to talk about my edges or what's left of them. I've been inconsiderate to my hairline for years and years--getting micro after micro and so many too-tight ponytails. I think it's about time I step back, evaluate my mistakes, and give my edges some good ole TLC! This could very well be the best time for me to focus on them since the rest of my hair is still in a protective style. I have been using a new product from Profectiv called Growth Renew Root Recovery Temple Stimulant. I can't say for certain if it is working, but I've been consistant this week, and hopefully, i'll keep it up AND see some progress. From what I see so far, it is keeping my hairline VERY moisturized so i'm hopeful!

While I'm weaved up, hopefully my edges will get the break they need! I'll be sure to update because this is a BIG goal for me this year. I always forget about this challenge, but my goal for 2010 is to get my edges grown in...lol!

Happy Hair Growing and Reading,

Mane.Attraction

Tip of the Week: Build a Hair Care Regimen

When trying to grow your hair long and strong, you have to start off on the right foot. In other words, start off with the right tools to get the job done. Natural hair divas everywhere need to find out what works for their textured tresses and build a regimen fit for their crown of glory. All hair products are not created equal and clearly, there is no one-size-fit-all regimen neatly bundled together in a store somewhere just waiting to be purchased. It takes time and some trial and error to develop a regimen for all of your hair needs, but most regimens have a few of the following:
• A Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner
• A Deep Conditioning Protein Treatment
• A Deep Conditioning Moisture Treatment
• A Moisturizing Leave-in Conditioner
• A light oil to seal in moisture
• A heat protectant when direct heat is used

I know all of these products are important, but I really want to keep my hair regimen as simple as possible. I have been searching high and low for natural hair care products and a few that spark my interest are Hydra Thermals as well as Hairveda. I have been looking at lots of natural fotki users trying to get ideas for my new hair care regimen, and I stumbled onto Reniece’s page. OMG…really? Three years! All that in three years.

As of right now, I am using Nexxus’s new line of Shampoo for Color treated hair, but I’m not too excited about it so the search is still on for the first part of my regimen—a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner.

My regimen is a work in progress. I have to figure out what works for me, but I am open to any and all suggestions. Until I finalize my regimen, my PJ attacks will occur sporadically, and I will definitely write hair product reviews along the way!

Happy Hair Reading,

Mane.Attraction

Spotlight on Black Hair Care!

Hey ladies! I started this site to document my progress on a healthy hair care journey. The longest length I ever reached was shoulder length (or SL to my fellow BHM members out there). This year, however, I have decided to transition back to my natural hair, and I'm pretty sure I will have a lot to learn and a lot to share with you all along the way.

I'm not totally self-absorbed so my blog will feature other things and hopefully, I will get a chance to update it frequently. Since I am new to Natural hair care, I will be seeking advice from women who have been successful on their hair growth journey, and hopefully, they will be willing to share their tips and know-how in an interview with me featured on this site for my readers.

Whether you're relaxed or natural, all heads of hair are welcomed here. Black hair is beautiful, and this blog will review products and share helpful advice to make sure all of us have luxurious locks to run our fingers through! I am so ready to grow my natural hair long and strong the healthy way. Are you?

Happy Hair Reading,

Mane Attraction