A Hair Story...

I’m in a hair slump. I was beginning to feel like my hair growth plateaued. Every time I look at my hair it looks like it’s the same length since some time in 2012.

I haven’t tried any new styles lately. I’ve been trying to finish at least some of the products I have, so I haven’t bought any new products lately either. In the past, when I found myself in a hair slump, a new product purchase was usually enough to bring me out… but I won’t let the Product Junkie in me win this time.

I’ve been wearing my hair in my standard bun, although my bun has increased in size.

My scalp is still a mess at times, despite my efforts.

I decided to do a comparison to see if my hair really stopped growing. I refuse to do an actual length check because I don’t want to be disappointed.

What do you think? Because I’m not buying it!

XOXO,
Rece

Truth be told, my hair hates coconut oil. It works well as a pre-poo, but the buck stops there. It usually makes my hair feel like hay. Yesterday, Hairscapades posted about Coconut Milk as a pre-poo. It sounded like a splendid idea… especially considering it was WASH DAY! In addition, it sounded like it would be phenomenal on my troublesome scalp. Definitely worth a try. I deviated from the mixture suggestions though.

I mixed:

4 tablespoons of coconut milk
2 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of EVOO
1 tablespoon of jojoba oil

Once I finished mixing it, I randomly poured in more coconut milk. Why not go all out?! LOL. I poured the concoction into an applicator bottle and sectioned my hair in 4. I applied it to my scalp first and massaged it in, then I applied it to the length of my hair. I covered it with a showercap and let it marinate for about an hour.

I loved the mixture, but it was the stickiest thing I’ve ever worked with. The mixture itself was watery, but when it drips on your neck, or arm… or anywhere and dries, it’s just a sticky mess. The next time I do it, I’ll probably forego the honey.

My hair feels amazing. My scalp looks very nourished. I’m considering doing a coconut milk rinse after washing my hair the next time. I froze the remaining coconut milk in an icecube tray for future use as Hairscapades suggests.

Thanks for the suggestion, it’s definitely a keeper… and inexpensive.