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*THIS IS A LONG ENTRY*
I decided to let you experience one of the things I do in my Hair Diary! Although I record my triumphs, failures, double failures, and awesome product reviews, I also do something called the "Quarterly Natural Hair Advancement (QNHA)." This entry reflects on the last 3 months comparing with the previous QNHA while giving a summary in one whole journal 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!!
TESTS AND GROWTH
Hair Type: 4a/Coily
Hair Archetype: Minimalist
Moisture and Protein: Balanced
Texture: Fine
Porosity: Low
Density: Low
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth June Front Length: 9 inches
September Front Length: 10 inches
(+1 inch growth)
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth June Back Length: 8.5 inches
September Back Length: 9.5 inches
(+1 inch growth) |
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| Fine Natural Hair Growth June Back Length: 8.5 inches
September Back Length: 9.5 inches
(+1 inch growth) |
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
June Sides Length: 8.5 inches
September Sides Length: 9.5 inches
(+1 inch growth)
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
June Sides Length: 8.5 inches
September Sides Length: 9.5 inches
(+1 inch growth)
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Fine Natural Hair Growth
June Top/Middle Length: 9.5
September Top/Middle Length: 10
(+0.5 inch growth)
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June Hair Length: CBL
September Hair Length: 0.5 inch from APL
Total AVG. Length: 1.2 inch in 3 months
Length AVG Grown/Month: 0.4 inch/month
Hair Feels...soft, cotton-like, and VERY HEALTHY!
Shedding? Normal amount
Breakage? Not too much!
Shrinkage? High
Trim? July 1, 2016
Trim? July 1, 2016
*Note - "June" = "April through June"
*Note - "September" = "July through September"
JUNE REGIMEN
Pre-poo/detangle - Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Clarify - (when needed) Shea Moisture Coconut And Hibiscus Curl And Shine Shampoo
Co wash - (weekly) Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Protein - (weekly) Green Tea Rinse and Tahitian Noni + Monoi Smooth And Repair Nourishing Hair Masque
Deep conditioning (weekly) - Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque (with EVOO, sometimes)
Hair Rinse - Healthy Hair Ingredient | Rice Water Rinse For Natural Hair Growth
Mist/Spray - OYIN Nourishing Herbal Leave-in Hair Tonic Juices and Berries
Hair Rinse - Healthy Hair Ingredient | Rice Water Rinse For Natural Hair Growth
Mist/Spray - OYIN Nourishing Herbal Leave-in Hair Tonic Juices and Berries
Leave In - Aloe Vera Gel
All Oils - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, EVCO, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential
All Oils - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, EVCO, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential
Stylers - Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Oil Omega-3-6-9 Rescue + Repair Curl Defining Smoothie, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Rescue + Repair Twist + Lock Gel, Curls Blueberry Bliss Control Jelly
SEPTEMBER REGIMEN
Massaging - (4xs/weekly) - JBCO and Coffee Oil (Wash Day)
Pre-poo/detangle - Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Clarify - (when needed) Shea Moisture Fruit Fusion Coconut Water Weightless Shampoo
Co wash - (weekly) Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Protein - (weekly) Green Tea Rinse and ApHogee Curlific Texture Treatment
Deep conditioning (weekly) - Shea Moisture Manuka Honey and Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Kimmaytube pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner
Hair Rinse - Rice Water Rinse
Leave-In - Kimmaytube pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner
DIY Oils - Coffee Oil, Hair And Body Oil,
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
All Oils/Juices - JBCO, EVOO, Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Lemongrass Essential, Peppermint Essential, Rosemary Essential, Lavender Essential, Aloe Vera Juice
Stylers - Eco Styler Olive Oil Styling Gel, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Oil Omega-3-6-9 Rescue + Repair Curl Defining Smoothie, Shea Moisture Sacha Inchi Rescue + Repair Twist + Lock Gel
PRODUCTS TO TRY
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture and Shine Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture And Shine Hydrating Conditioner
Product Review: Carols Daughter Almond Milk Daily Damage Repair Leave-In Conditioner
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture and Shine Hair Sheen
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother
Product Review: TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Product Review: CHI Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture And Shine Hydrating Conditioner
Product Review: Carols Daughter Almond Milk Daily Damage Repair Leave-In Conditioner
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Moisture and Shine Hair Sheen
Product Review: Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Edge Control Smoother
Product Review: TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray
Product Review: CHI Silk Infusion Silk Reconstructing Complex
FEW CHANGES TO REGIMEN
Kimmaytube pH-Balanced Leave-In Conditioner
I have been learning about the importance of pH balance for the hair for a while now. From Kimmaytube, I have learned that one of her successes of retained length and achieving her goal of waist length hair is by consistently focusing on the pH Balance of the products she uses in her regimen. So I decided to use her Leave-In Conditioner. For the most part, I do love it! However, the KCKT is a luxury that I do not need for my hair. I will continue to use Aloe Vera Juice/Gel along with water (and essential oil) in a spray bottle for after washing my hair.
I have been learning about the importance of pH balance for the hair for a while now. From Kimmaytube, I have learned that one of her successes of retained length and achieving her goal of waist length hair is by consistently focusing on the pH Balance of the products she uses in her regimen. So I decided to use her Leave-In Conditioner. For the most part, I do love it! However, the KCKT is a luxury that I do not need for my hair. I will continue to use Aloe Vera Juice/Gel along with water (and essential oil) in a spray bottle for after washing my hair.
My Staple DIY Products
Although I love my DIY products, I have come to love just a few of them that I will continue. I know what works for my hair, so there is no need to continue to DIY products that I know I will not continue to use. For my DIY products, I will continue to use for daily purposes and styling: Mango-Cocoa Butter, Hair And Body Oil, Flaxseed Gel, and Aloe Vera Juice/Gel. I will continue to use for wash day (weekly/when needed): Green Tea, Rice Water Rice, and Henna Treatment.
STYLES:
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| How To | Mini Twists On Fine Natural Hair How To | Grow Natural Hair Long And Healthy With Mini Twists |
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| My Mane Speaks | You Better Work Your Fro |
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| My Mane Speaks | Strut The Puff, Sweet Girl! |
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| HAIR WARS | The Twist Out: Dry VS Wet How To | Twist Out With Dry, Stretched Hair Tutorial How To | My Twist Out Is A H.A.M |
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| Natural Hair Inspiration 2 | Queen: Easy High Bun |
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| Natural Hair Inspiration 14 | Crochet Twists + Side Cornrows/FauxShaved Side |
GOALS MET FROM JUNE
Quarterly Natural Hair Advancement | March 2016 and June 2016, My short term goals for next 3 months: no comb challenge, co-wash hair weekly, rice water rinse weekly, shampoo once/month, do henna gloss treatment, finger detangle, weekly styles, and massage scalp with oil 4x/weekly.
Although I have continued to use my Denman Brush for styling, I have only used my fingers for detangling and doing pretty well in the No-Comb Challenge. Using rice water has really helped my hair to remain strong and healthy when using weekly.
I have not done my henna gloss treatment, so that means I need to make more time for that specific part of my regimen.
PERSONAL GOALS
My short term goals for next 3 months: henna gloss treatment, rice water rinse/weekly, trim hair when needed, use Aloe Vera Juice/Gel and Hair And Body Oil regularly.
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My mid-term goals for December 2016: do more weekly protective styles, maintain the same regimen and products usage, try new styling options, have at least 3 YouTube Videos.
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My yearly goals for December 2016: NO BUYING NEW PRODUCTS (no more product junkie!), short/long term protective styles (to retain length!), and reach BSL (with health comes length!).
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My ultimate goal: to reach waist length and HUGE volume by December 2018!
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| Confessing My Own Thoughts | I Hate Wearing My Hair Down |
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. Check out an entry from my Hair Diary to get a few ideas to start your own.
Always Desire Your Natural,
Christina J
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