If you all read my previous posts you are aware that I am planning to big chop in January.
In the mean time I have been doing mini chops to get rid of my straggly relaxed ends. My hair was grazing shoulder length and I cut back to neck length.
I am still able to braid my hair into a french braid which makes for an easy protective style.
I have just grown really tired of the tangles that come with the different textures.
I am seeing my new growth coming in at a great rate and has been easy to manage. My plan is to increase the moisture focusing on the new growth. The back of my hair is a lot more coarse so that is my biggest issue right now.
Last night I washed my hair and blew it out so I could cut my hair evenly. I didn't flat iron my hair because I didn't want to use too much heat in one setting so the hair was not bone straight.
I cannot wait for January to come!
AR
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Dry Scalp...WHAT!?
Hey all,
Talk about issues! So for the first time in 20 years I am having a strange case of dry scalp. It is the weirdest thing because I have not had this issue since I last saw a dermatologist for it.
I removed some braids that were installed for approximately 2 weeks and did my normal routine (wash and deep condition)
What I noticed the day after my wash was crazy. FLAKES! I almost freaked out because I'm like no way. So I cowashed my hair and made sure to apply a light oil to my scalp to prevent any dryness. Epic fail.
Today when I was at work I looked at my hair and low and behold MORE flakes! It was as if I never washed or oiled my scalp. At this point I'm thinking back on changes in my regimen, diet, water intake, products, etc. I couldn't point anything out so I went online and did a mass search on dry scalp and dandruff. I found some things that could be applicable
The list could go on but I knew I needed to fix this sooner than later especially with my plans to big chop next month.
I remembered what my dermatologist recommended from when I was a child that worked for me. So I decided to pick up a bottle of Selsun Blue and Sulfur 8 from WalMart. Both products combat dandruff and dry scalp. As an added bonus sulfur has been used in growth aides so I may see some increased growth from applying the Sulfur 8 to my scalp. I only plan to apply it every other day.
Tonight's wash was simple and to the point. I washed with the Selsun Blue and applied the Sulfur 8 to my scalp. I applied raw shea butter to the length of my for moisture and put my hair in bantu knots to dry.
My new growth feels amazing! I enjoy seeing the little curls coming through.
Today started my week for the inversion method as well so I have to keep a good plan from week to week until this big chop so I can reap all of the benefits!
Talk about issues! So for the first time in 20 years I am having a strange case of dry scalp. It is the weirdest thing because I have not had this issue since I last saw a dermatologist for it.
I removed some braids that were installed for approximately 2 weeks and did my normal routine (wash and deep condition)
What I noticed the day after my wash was crazy. FLAKES! I almost freaked out because I'm like no way. So I cowashed my hair and made sure to apply a light oil to my scalp to prevent any dryness. Epic fail.
Today when I was at work I looked at my hair and low and behold MORE flakes! It was as if I never washed or oiled my scalp. At this point I'm thinking back on changes in my regimen, diet, water intake, products, etc. I couldn't point anything out so I went online and did a mass search on dry scalp and dandruff. I found some things that could be applicable
- Changes in weather
- Severe dehydration
- Hard water
- Shampooing/Washing too frequently
The list could go on but I knew I needed to fix this sooner than later especially with my plans to big chop next month.
I remembered what my dermatologist recommended from when I was a child that worked for me. So I decided to pick up a bottle of Selsun Blue and Sulfur 8 from WalMart. Both products combat dandruff and dry scalp. As an added bonus sulfur has been used in growth aides so I may see some increased growth from applying the Sulfur 8 to my scalp. I only plan to apply it every other day.
Tonight's wash was simple and to the point. I washed with the Selsun Blue and applied the Sulfur 8 to my scalp. I applied raw shea butter to the length of my for moisture and put my hair in bantu knots to dry.
My new growth feels amazing! I enjoy seeing the little curls coming through.
Today started my week for the inversion method as well so I have to keep a good plan from week to week until this big chop so I can reap all of the benefits!
#60days #BigChop #Countdown
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