Changes

Updates
I no longer do the whole pH apple cider vinegar and baking soda thing. I have long since stopped that. No negative side effects mind you its just too time consuming all the measuring and pH testing. I did try the Shea Moisture Hair Mask. I don't like it. It smells nice, but it is thick and my hair does not feel moisturized or soft after sitting with it on my hair for thirty minutes under a hot dryer with a plastic cap. I henna'd my hair this weekend and used the Baka Natural Laxer once more. I'll post pictures and details soon about my henna experience. I no longer use Lotta Body (I discovered that it contains carcinogenic agents and chemicals typically used to embalm people. I now use the Kinky Curly Styling Spritz that I mentioned in an earlier post. I got it from Target for $11.99. I used up all of the African Pride moisturizer and I'm almost done with the African Pride Olive Miracle leave-in conditioner will not be purchasing anymore because it contains some of the "bad stuff" (-ates, parabens and more). I haven't had to use the Blue Magic Organics hair oil (mentioned in a previous post) because my scalp hasn't been itchy. However I will say that the last time I used it a day or so later my scalp was really itchy.

Roller Set with Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz on Transitioning Hair

I rolled my hair with regular magnetic rollers, the first time since I started my transition, and it came out really nice.This in conjunction with Shea Moisturize conditioner produced a firm, soft set. I had to sit under the dryer for a few more minutes after I took the rollers out. The curls looked really good for two or three days and then I had to do a twist out. It was a little difficult to stretch that hair around the roller and pin it in place with the cap/top. The rollers were able to stretch the hair out pretty good. The curls were fluffy and firm and by the end of the day they were still as fluffy and firm as they were at the beginning of the day so the Kinky Curly Spiral Spritz did it's job and my curls were soft and fluffy so the Shea Moisture Conditioner did its job.

New Product-Kinky Curly Knot Today

Well Sunday, November 6, 2011 I purchased a new product. Originally it was for my baby's hair. He has really coily hair and it is difficult to comb through. I had heard of "Kinky Curly Knot Today" however I had not tried it yet because I still have some relaxed ends. 

Well this week I tried it on my hair when I was about to do a twist out on rod rollers. I usually like to try and comb through my hair at this time. I know that a comb can rip out hair so I usually only comb my hair with a comb about three times a week and the other days I finger fluff and comb. 

Twist outs last me about two days as well as roller sets. Anyway this stuff is heaven! I was able to comb through my hair with a fine toothed comb! No pop, pop, no crack, crack... it just glides through. So I would recommend this product to anyone who's having a hard time getting a comb through their hair (regardless of whether you are natural or transitioning or relaxed). 

This product is all natural and can be purchased at Target (which is where I got mine) for about $12.00 a bottle. I'm thinking it'll last me about a month and a half and then I'll have to get some more. It works, it smells nice, and it really softens the hair. This one's a keeper!

It is...

for all hair types

great for detangling and conditioning

contains no alcohol, parabens or sodium lauryl sulfate, acrylics, plastics, wax, mineral oil, petroleum, silicone, carbomer

in an 8 oz bottle a cream

I've been reading and it says that it can be used as a conditioner after you wash your hair (rinse out or leave in). I've found that it is great for styling the hair as well.

Ingredients: Mango fuit extract, slipper elm, marshmallow root, lemongrass, cetyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, citric acid, phenoxyethanol and natural fragrance