Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Moist deeeeep conditioner

I know there are a trillion reviews on this conditioner, but I have to give my two cents on it. At the beginning I tried the Aussie Moist conditioner and did not like it. So I didn't give the rest of the Aussie line a try.

So after my honey and olive oil mask, the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep conditioner was the only conditioner left in the shower because I use this on my daughter's hair. I said a little prayer and co wash with it twice. The second time left it on for 10 minutes while a showered. After rinsing and t-shirt drying for 10 minutes, my hair felt like I had deep condition with a heavy moisturizing deep conditioner like my Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment.

I let my hair air dried without any products, and my hair was so soft and bouncy. After my hair was 90 percent dry, I applied my leave-ins, moisturizer and oils. My hair was still soft. I could not keep my hands out of it. I apologize to the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deeeeeep conditioner for not trying you sooner. This is definitely going into my  hair regimen.

No Heat, Protected styles (take one)

I love wigs. My hair is healthy because I wear wigs 90 percent of the time. However, I have become extremely lazy with my hair. So I'm challenging myself to create more no heat styles and protected styles. Yes, my husband is happy. He hates wigs. Men!

Next time, I'll post a step by step process on how I achieved the looks.

The Importance of Drinking Water for Healthy Hair

The first of these tips to grow hair faster, you can use to help grow hair faster and thicker, is to keep your body healthy and hydrated. You need to have a toxin free body and blood to keep your skin and hair from any impurities. Thus, when you drink enough water throughout the day, you body is well hydrated and free of toxins as they are flushed out as wastes. Drinking water also keeps your immune system healthy and helps it to combat allergens and foreign substances efficiently.

Have Plenty of Water
Drinking plenty of water is one of the most 'easy to implement' natural tips for healthy hair and scalp. Insufficient water intake can make your hair dull and dry. To avoid these problems, increase water intake and make sure that you drink 6 - 8 glasses of water everyday. Also, have coffee and tea in moderate amounts, as excess intake of these beverages can cause dehydration.

For good health of your hair and skin, it is important, you consume sufficient quantities of water. Drinking plenty of water will hydrate the hair shaft and keep them healthy.

Not A Diet, A Lifestyle Change

For the past couple of weeks, I've lost 4 pounds by making small changes in our eating habits. Yes, my Family is in this too.

We eat whole grain pasta, whole wheat bread, plenty of fresh fruits and vegatables. Just by making small changes, I have lost a little weight.

My current weight is 144 pounds. My goal weight is 130. My plan is simple. After having my daughter in October 2008, I lost the weight and reached my goal weight of 130 pounds by the summer of 2009. So I put some of the weight back on. At 5'3 , I think 130 pounds is reasonble for me.

Some of the changes

1. Drink plenty of water.

2. Eat breakfast every morning.

3. Eat the recommended servings of my food by measuring with a cup or a spoon

4. Write down my food intake for the first couple of weeks.

5. Pre-package my snacks so they're always on hand.

6. Exercise at least 30 to 45 minutes 6 days a week.

7. And no eating after 7pm.

I'll keep you guys posted.

What Works for Me: VO5 Moisture Milks

Since beginning my hair journey back in 2008, I used Vo5 moisture milks for co washing. I have used many conditioners since, but I always return to this cheapie conditioner.

Lately, I've been relying on this conditioner as a daily moisturizer and leave in conditoner after co washing, shampooing or deep conditioning. It smells goods, and it doesn't weigh my hair down. I use a quarter size amount (a little for moisturizing goes a long way) then I seal with grape seed oil. When it's dry it's well moisturize with a brilliant shine.

This is what works for my hair so I suggest testing it on a small section of your hair first. When I use heat, I do not use this as a leave-in or moisturizer. I use products made for direct heat. I use this method for air drying or braid-outs (I used it on braid outs in the past, lol) only.

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Pictures of Different Length Checks Since 2008 to 2011

The first pic is my last relaxer on April 22, 2011. The second one was September 2010. As you can tell, I was grazing tail/hip length. I've been dusting often to get rid of those thin ends. The last picture is start of my hair journey(summer 2008)at mid back length. In that photo I was pregnant. Ladies, we can grow long hair.

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 son's and husband's hair regimen

March 2011

Winter, 2010

My husband's dreads before cutting them in 2006.

December 2011



My son's and husband have dreadlocks. My son's started locking his hair at seven years old. Actually this is his third time because my mother in law would oil his scalp with Vaseline! So, I made the decision to cut them and start over.

My husband decided in 2006 to cut his dreadlocks after growing them for 8 years. But when I was pregnant with my daughter, he decided to give it another try.


The Guy's Regimen
Wash once a week (Friday) with Dr. Bronner's magic soap.
Deep condition and scalp massage once a month with coconut oil after spritzing with my aloe vera mix.
Twist twice month with Murray's twist and lock gel. Since the boys hair is locked, I twist less. This cause less stress on the hair at the root.
Daily maintenance:
Sleep in a stain bonnet
Use grape seed, almond oil or Proclaim 7 oil for shine.
Weekly lining at the barbershop.
Note:
I don't use heavy conditioners or creams because it is difficult to rinse out. It leaves build-up. And, the residue is "locked" in the dreads
And this a regimen for locked hair. Newbies requires constant twisting than more twisting for locking.

My son's dreads

Here are some pictures of my son's dreads. I get tons of questions and emails about his hair. I'll be posting his detailed regimen tomorrow. I have homework. Take Care.