Garlic Oil for Pre pooing and Garlic supplements

I know it sounds crazy. I know it stinks. Two months after I had my daughter in 2008, I experienced shedding. This is common after birth, but I was devastated because my hair was doing great. Even though this is normal after having a child, I considered this a set back. So thanks to my sisters on KISS and Healthy Hair Textures (back in 2008) for suggesting neem oil. The neem oil was doing OK then some ladies suggested garlic. I started putting cloves of garlic in olive oil and applying it to my scalp for several hours. After two weeks the shedding wasn't as bad. In a month or so, the shedding had slowed down tremendously. Then I started using garlic conditioner(Nutrine 16 oz. in the jar), and I purchased garlic oil from iherb.com. Don't forget to refrigerate the oil because it will spoil.

Here's a pic of how I pre poo with garlic oil. I usually pre poo with garlic oil after wearing my flat ironed. I apply the oil on my scalp for a couple hours (under a plastic bag or cap) then proceed with a deep conditioner on the rest of the hair for another hour (under the same plastic bag or plastic cap). I give my hair special treatment after I use flat iron because we know it is damaging to the strands.

I have been taking two odorless garlic tablets daily since 2008. Since taking supplements like garlic, has helped me on my hair journey. I notice a change in my hair, skin, and whole body when I stop taking supplements or not drinking enough water. Most importantly, Eating properly is a must for a good hair regimen.

Here's an article from buzzle.com about garlic.

Topical application of garlic oil brings about a lot of improvement in healthy growth of hair. This is because garlic oil consists of rich extracts of garlic which is good for both the scalp as well as the hair. Garlic oil improves blood circulation to the scalp, removes harmful toxins from the scalp surface, and makes the hair roots strong. In all these ways, it helps in hair loss prevention. Moreover, those who are suffering from dry hair problem or have an itchy scalp can also get rid of these annoying symptoms by using garlic oil.

You can prepare garlic oil for hair by soaking garlic cloves in olive oil for a week. After that, you can use the oil for the next one or two weeks. Gently massage garlic oil on the scalp before bedtime with special attention on the hair loss area. Cover it up with shower cap and go to bed. Next morning, wash your hair with mild shampoo. Repeat this process for a few weeks and you will observe that hair fall is under control and hair regrowth has started. You can also slice the garlic cloves and directly rub them into the thinning areas of the scalp. Wait for an hour and apply olive oil on the scalp. Keep it on the hair overnight and wash it off with shampoo in the next morning. Read more on how to make garlic oil.

Hope you have understood how to use garlic oil for hair care. Garlic oil is a natural substance and can be safely used by most of the people. However, there are some people who are allergic to garlic. For them, it is advisable not to use garlic oil in any form, be it for consumption or for external application. Or else, it may give some adverse side effects.

My updated hair regimen for 2011

REGIMEN
Co wash 2x week (Monday & Wednesday)
Cleanse Hair 1x week (Saturday)
Light Protein when needed(Mane n Tail Deep ) 10 to 15 minutes.
Deep Condition 1x week (Saturday) (Lustrasilk Mango and Shea Butter and with oils and glycerin) 30 t0 45 minutes or overnight.


*After six weeks post-deep moisturizing conditioner (SE Moisturizing Treatment w glycerin, honey, and oils)
Hot Oil Treatment 2x month as pre poo before protein-Monday (garlic, olive oil, coconut oil) 30 to 45 minutes with heat or overnight

Clarify at the end of each month
Baggy when needed
Moisturize and seal at night
Relax every 6 months or more
Steam treatments 2x month with deep conditioner


Products I Use

Hair Cleanser
-Hair One Cleansing Conditioner Tea Tree Oil (saturday)


Moisturizing Conditioner ( Co Washing)
-Vo5 Moisure Milks, Suave Coconut
-Dove Moisturizing Conditioner, Herbal Essence Hello Hydration( after 8 weeks post, gives good slip)


Clarifying
-VO5 Clarifying Conditioner(mint), vinegar and distilled water

PH Adjuster
-Porosity Control Conditioner (2xmonth-after protein treatment and before a relaxer)

Deep Conditioners
- SE Moisturizing Treatment, Lustrasilk Shea Butter and Mango Cholesterol

Light Proteins
-Aphogee 2 minute Keratin, Mane n Tail Deep

Hardcore Protein Treatment
-Aphogee 2 step (use 5 days before and 5 days after treatment)

Leave ins
-Aphogee Green Tea Restructurizer, Aphogee Pro Vitamin leave in. QP Elasta H Two O, HE LTRM leave-in,HE None Of Your Frizzness, Hair One , VO5 Moisture Milk.

Heat Protectant
-SE Heat Protection , Chi Silk Infusion

Moisturizer
-Shea Butter or Mango Butter (on dry hair), S-Curl Moisturizer/Activator (new growth only)

Moisture Spritz
-water, aloe vera gel, honey, tea tree oil

Sealant
- coconut oil and olive oil, regular castor, jbco mixed

Scalp oil
-coconut oil and almond oil

Mixing oils (for deep condition) and others
-castor, olive, coconut, grapeseed oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, vitamin E, almond oil, avocado oil, glycerin, tea tree oil, honey and molasses

Relaxers
-Mizani Butter Blends Rhelaxer for Color Treated
*mixed with a teaspoon of olive oil

*wear wigs most of the time
* do roller sets/roller wraps and braid outs on special occasions
*flat iron new growth only.
*pre poo/deep con on dry hair
*base scalp before relaxer/coat relaxed hair with a cheapie con and coconut for protection to prevent over lapping during the relaxer process.
*follow up with a deep moisturizing con after a protein treatment.

I take prenatal vitamins, biotin, garlic, and fish oil daily. And I drink plenty of cold water. I work-out 1 hour per day. It makes a difference!

-My protective style are half wigs.
I wear wigs most of the time.

I hope I was helpful!

I'm back!

Sorry for the long hiatus! I'm in school online and taking traditional classes. I'll be doing some posts soon. But here are some pics of my hair, and other pictures.


Oh don't forget to enter Glam Doll Lumi giveaway for the month of April. Check out her blog and you tube channel. She's talented and has mad make-up skills. Here's the link: http://www.glamdolllumi.com/2011/04/april-giveaway-week-1.html

My February Haul

Hawaiian Silky cool scalp. I purchase this from a beauty supply store, forgot the name. I use thid to base my scalp before a relaxer. I love this stuff. I never get any chemical burns. I've been using this since I was 16. Thats a long time.











Satin scarves and conditioning cap from Sallys.





Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment, my fav, Loreal Natures Theraphy Mega Moisture, and Silk Elements Megasilk Relaxer, mild.






Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor, Scurl Moisturizer, Roux Poosity Control, Roux Menex from Sally's.











Purchased at Dirt Cheap for 7 dollars.









Purchased for 7 dollars at Dirt Cheap.

My shoes I purchased from go jane.com, dont remember the cost for each pair but they were all under 50 bucks.


Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner for and Dove Daily Moisture Conditioner. I purchased them from walmart. The Suave Coconut ....one of my favs.... I bought from Dollar General for 1.75.





Hello Hydration is ok, but Dove is amazing as I stated in previous post.