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Under One Thousand Conditions - Tall And Curly |
*THIS IS A LONG ENTRY*
There are a lot of comparisons with lengths, regimens, goals, habits, and hair styles. I also include pictures to show that I have either improved or that I need to improve in a specific area. I started this back in June 2013 and I do the QNHA at the end of the months: March, June, September, and December. Yes, I am very intricate with my Hair Diary...but this helps me perfect my current regimen, helps me with future styling options, reminds me of my hair goals, and just fun to do!!!
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Natural Hair Length Check |
TESTS AND GROWTH
Hair Type: 4a/b - Coily, Springy, Crimpy
Hair Archetype: Minimalist Kitchenista
Moisture and Protein: Balanced
Porosity: Low
June Front Length: 5 in
Sept. Front Length: 7.5 in
(+ 2.5 inch growth)
(+ 2.5 inch growth)
June Back Length: 12.5 in
Sept. Back Length: 14 in
(+1.5 inch growth)
Sept. Back Length: 14 in
(+1.5 inch growth)
June Sides Length: 12 in
Sept. Sides Length: 14 in
(+2 inch growth)
June Hair Length: SL/APL
Sept. Hair Length: .5 inch shy of APL
Total AVG. Length: 2 inches in 3 months
(+2 inch growth)
June Hair Length: SL/APL
Sept. Hair Length: .5 inch shy of APL
Total AVG. Length: 2 inches in 3 months
Length AVG Grown/Month: little over .5 inch
Shedding? -- lots! (postpartum)
Breakage? -- not much
Shrinkage? -- high
Trim? -- not this quarter
*Note - "June" = "April through June"
*Note - "September" = "July through September"
*Note - "September" = "July through September"
JUNE REGIMEN
HOT OT -
1/week,
JBCO, massage 2-5 min, plastic cap 30 min
Regular shampoo - 2/month, Shea Moisture Raw Retention
Clarify shampoo - 2/month, Suave Naturals Daily Clarifying Shampoo
PT
wash - every 1/month, ApHogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
DC -
2/month, Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
Co-wash - 2/month, V05
Refreshing Mist -
DIY Flaxseed Gel Mist
O - Coconut Oil
C - Shea Butter
Styler
- Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel
SEPTEMBER REGIMEN
Prepoo/HOT OT - 1/week, JBCO , massage 10 min, plastic cap 30 min or overnight
Regular Shampoo - 1/week, Shea Moisture Coconut And Hibiscus Curl And Shine Shampoo
Clarify shampoo - 1/month, Suave Clarifying
PT wash - 1/month, ApHogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
Refreshing Mist - DIY Flaxseed Gel Mist
O - Castor Oil
C - Shea Butter
Styler - Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel
(No more co-washing)
NEW PRODUCTS IM TRYING
STYLES TRIED:
PERSONAL GOALS
My short term goals are for next 3 months: to massage my scalp with castor oil 4xs/weekly, deep condition
once a week, NO BUYING OTHER PRODUCTS, and only use my fingers for detangling.
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My mid-term goals for 1
year are: go from shoulder length to past APL (update June 2015), to
maintain healthy hair, and NO BUYING OTHER PRODUCTS (other than my staple
products)
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My ultimate goal is: to reach waist
length!
Natural hair says: you may think this is intricate, complex, and just too much...but this keeps me on track for my hair goals and habits. Try it for yourself after your three month mark. You may really love this method! To start a simple entry in your hair diary, check out It Works - Keeping A Hair Diary.
Always Desire Your Natural,
Christina J
Christina J
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