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Hair Slump

I’m kind of in a hair slump. I guess that’s why I haven’t posted much lately. The things that usually get me out of a slump are new products or inspiration for new hairstyles. I haven’t had either one recently.

I straightened my hair this weekend. It looked really nice when I just finished doing it, but not as nice the next day… in my opinion. Don’t get me wrong, it still looked nice, I’m just overly critical.

I wanted to straighten it to examine my ends. Surprisingly I didn’t trim my hair this time. I can even see some growth between now and the last time I straightened and trimmed it (Dec. 2011). Has it really been that long? I’ll have to check the archives. I can’t lie, I may trim a smidge off before I wash it.

I’m not really sure what products to use in my hair to keep it straight (which seems impossible) and to moisturize it. I am trying to avoid putting too much stuff in my hair because I’m curious to see if I can go more than a week without washing it. So far, I’ve used a little bit of EVOO and the same straightening serum I’ve used in the past.

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XOXO,
Rece

Let me update you…

  • Either turning 30 has completely changed my hormones or the honey face wash is the best thing since sliced bread! I’ve been washing my face with honey about two times per week. I haven’t had any major breakouts since and when something tries to form, it’s gone the next day. I haven’t experienced any drying as others have found, probably because I don’t use it daily. Highly recommended
  • My scalp has improved tremendously! I’ve been washing with only Selsun Blue shampoo. I put oil (any kind) on the length of my hair to prevent it from drying out. When I condition my hair, I don’t allow the conditioner to touch my scalp. I’ve also stopped using leave in conditioner. My scalp may have been too conditioned. I think I may actually be able to go for more than a week without washing, if I wasn’t addicted to washing my hair so much!
  • I retried the Naptural85 wash and go method, this time adding a little oil to my hair while it was still in twists, but before it dried. I thought this would be a great idea and add some extra moisture. Well… my hair was still damp the next morning and my curls weren’t as defined. Moral of the story, I’ll be following her method without variation.
  • I’ve only tried it in the front of my hair, but I’m on the fence about the Taliah Waajid – Curly Curl Cream. It works great in the front of my hair, it does define my curls. I used my traditional Curls – Creme Brûlée for comparison and the Curly Curl Cream actually gives it a better look. My problem with it is that I can feel it in my hair. It has a hold that is slightly less than gel. I’m not sure I would want to put it in the whole length of my hair, but isn’t that what it’s supposed to be for? The jury is still out on this one.

    • XOXO,
    Rece