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

Tip of the Week: TOP 5 REASONS TO LEAVE IT IN!

I've come to realize that as a kinky curly girl one of the most important steps I have to make is to LEAVE IT IN! My leave-in conditioner has become my best friend so I decided to let it have the spotlight since it gives my hair all the SHINE most of the time! :) So without further ado...

 These are my TOP 5 REASONS that everyone should thank their conditioner for:

1. It detangles my mangles! No guesswork is needed. I am 10 weeks post, and my new growth is hard to tame so now I just load it up with my leave-in and my WIDE TOOTH comb glides on through!

2. It serves and protects! I have stopped using heat, but if i did decided to flat iron my hair when I'm completely natural, I know that my leave in would coat my strands and protect my hair from heat damage.

3. None of that Frizzy Business gets past my leave-in. I've said bye-bye to flyaways for the last time! Leave-ins helps slick my hair down and define my natural curls at the same time. What more can you possibly ask for?

4. My follicles get to SHINE! Everyone hates dull lifeless hair! Make sure your strands stay silky and shiny...just say yes to leave-ins!

5. Last, but definitely not least. I think P. Diddy said it best! It MOISTURIZES my situation and preserves my sexy!

So the next time you're in a rush and strapped for time when washing your hair, don't forget to Leave it in! Do your hair a favor. It'll thank you for it!


Mane.Maven

Tip of the Week: Go for the Goal!

This tip is mainly for me, but I hope it helps some of my hair sistas, too. I find that I do better with my hair care if I have a goal or if I'm in a challenge. Challenges often give me a support system when I have to check in with other hair growers on a forum.

I feel like you have to know what you're working towards if you're going to be successful. Then it's up to you to set up a plan and go after it.

For instance, here I am sitting here with my new protective hairstyle (pics coming soon) trying to think of what I want this year as far as hair growth and retention, and this is what I came up with:

1. I want to have THICK, HEALTHY Hair!
No need to explain here. What's the point of growing hair if it's
damaged? I heard a hairstylist somewhere say that your hair is the first
thing people hear before you speak, and I sure don't want my hair saying
I'm damaged goods. Do you?

2. I want LENGTH!
I want to retain every millimeter of length that I can this year. By
next February, I want my 6 inches of new growth! I want to be EL when my
hair is in its natural state and NL (going on SL) when it has been
straightened with a flat iron!

3. Last, I want to learn HOW to style my natural hair!
I already know it will take trial and error, but I want my natural curls
to be defined and ready to SHINE!

NOW that my goals are out of the way and I know where I'm headed, all I have to do now is figure out how to get there! Easier said than done, I know, but I'll give it my best shot! Might as well GO HARD or GO HOME, right?! I'll be sure to update you on my transition progress. Feel free to let me know how you're doing as well! TTYL!

Happy Hair Reading and Growing,

Mane.Attraction