Sister to Sister Natural Hair

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

This is a repost, that I accidently deleted

This is a new hair style I wore after having in the straw set for over a week. I just separated the curls more, and added a wide headband.

Sunday, September 16, 2012

My hair feels dry and breaks off in my hand.

This is Taya! I don't post much, but I thought, since I am going to start something new for my hair I would update.

So I don't use heat, and I don't do much to my hair. Lately, I did the twist out and just my wash and go. How I moisturize normally-just simply olive oil and I like to use the hair growth grease. I don't actually comb my hair everyday since most of the time in the shower I am rushing, so I just quickly condition it. (Destiny asked- what do you condition with normally? I use White Rain Coconut. If I have more time, I use my more expensive conditioner, when I have ten minutes to just leave it in. I will put the name on later) My hair feels a lot different then it did in the beginning. I did a lot more in the beginning; shampoo once a week, condition with cheap conditioner, expensive conditioner, then deep conditioner all on Sunday. Then during the week, I would use my cheap conditioner through out the week everyday and moisturize with coconut oil, curl activator, and olive oil every day. My hair felt soft and amazing to me. Now I am super lazy. I wash everyday, but with cheap conditioner. Also, I have not shampooed my hair in like a month. My hair now feels sick and sad. :) I decided to go natural so my hair would be healthy and grow naturally, so I need to do something.

So tonight I am doing something about my hair!

I brought Shea Butter, because I feel like I need something thick to really moisturize my hair; but not cause the drip wetness that comes from oils.

Tonight's plans:
Shampoo
cheap conditioner (so I can comb my hair out with that in it)
expensive conditioner
deep condition
Shea Butter (leave in conditioner with white plastic cap overnight)
Mornings plans:
olive oil
curl activator

I will tell you the brands soon and if my feel of my hair has changed. Let me know if you are interested in pictures.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Protective hairstyle pics

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Co-washing for natural hair

Co-washing is washing your hair with conditioner instead of shampoo, and it is becoming more and more common.

I listed some sources below, but I will summarize what I've gathered about co-washing.

You can use any rinse out conditioner.
It's recommended to use cheap ones, because you will have to use a lot of it.
Co-washing can be done daily or even weekly.
Some people clarify their hair, once a week when co-washing, with a clarifying shampoo or other clarifying products (such as baking soda or vinegar). Clarifying your hair means to remove excess buildup from your hair; to make it clean and clear of everything (like styling gel, hair spray, mousse, grease, oil, dirt, etc).
rinse with warm water. Hot water is too drying.
apply from root to tips, coating all the hair, and wait at least 5 minutes.

My sister was the first to tell me about co-washing. So I decided to try it. I noticed a difference in the feel of my hair switching from washing with shampoo to washing with conditioner. My hair was softer and had more moisture. I don't have a routine yet, but I will keep co-washing.

More information on co-washing and sources:
http://www.curlmart.com/co-washing/
http://www.glamourandlove.com/2009/06/what-is-co-washing.html
http://www.locksandlinks.com/article/30
http://healthyhairbyren.blogspot.com/2012/06/hair-practices-co-washing.html
http://www.ehow.com/way_5278072_hair-clarifying-home-remedy.html

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Another Quick Hairstyle

I use this hairstyle when I wash and blow dry my hair. It is really quick and easy. I just part my hair and twist each side. Then I hold it in place with bobby pins. Lastly, I pin up the back with more bobby pins. This is my hair after a day at the state fair. My hair took a beating (with carnival rides and grass was tossed in my hair), and it still held up. Plus this hairstyle is easy to adjust, just a new part or add more twists for a new look. Below are pictures of my hair after the state fair.