2013 Personal Challenges!

As the new year slowly approaches so are the many ideas I have for my hair to help make 2013 the most successful year for my hair.

Since I started my hair journey in April I have wanted to do a few challenges for myself.

January 1st will mark the start of a few personal challenges

1. 6 Month Stretch

• I want to do a 6-Month Stretch starting on January 1st ending July 2nd. 
• During this stretch I want to focus on my ends and length retention.

2. 6 Month No Heat Challenge 

• Along with my 6 month stretch I want to take out all forms of direct heat for 6 months as well. This may be hard considering that as the weeks go by my new growth will be a lot harder to manage but I know that the thickness will be rewarding in the end.
• If anyone has any suggestions on how to manage new growth so far into a stretch let me know.
• No blowouts, flat ironing, etc.

3. 12 Month Water Challenge

• Last year I did a 6 month water challenge with great results
• For the year of 2013 I will ONLY be drinking water 6 days a week. 
• My free day will be Saturdays where I will only be able to drink 100% fruit juices or teas.
• Finish 2 liters of water per day

With these challenges I will continue to use my regular products and regimen which include protective styling, deep conditioning, cowashing, etc.

My overall goal of these challenges are to make them an everyday part of my hair care regimen so that ultimately they won't be such a "challenge" but just the norm. And hopefully by 2014 I will have incorporated them fully into my regimen.

If anyone wants to join me on any or all of these challenges feel free to comment below or shoot me a message on any of the contacts below so we can stay in touch!!

Contact info:

Hairlista: http://www.hairlista.com/profile/AneesahRichardson

Email: aneerich@gmail.com

Twitter: NeesyPoo_13

Instagram: aneerich

*Updated Regimen*

Monday

• Apply growth aid
• Moisturize and Seal

Tuesday

• Co-wash
• Tresemme Split Remedy 
• VO5 or Eden Body Works Peppermint and Tea Tree Conditioner
• Air Dry 85-90% 
• Tresemme Split Remedy Leave-In Treatment
• Apply Coconut oil to ends and hair shaft (*castor oil may be used on ends if needed)

Wednesday

• Apply growth aid

Thursday

• Apply growth aid
• Moisturize and seal

Friday

• Prepoo overnight with EVOO, PPO, CO

Saturday

• Wash with Eden Body Works Jojoba Monoi Shampoo
• Deep Condition for 30minutes-1hour
• Air dry 85-90%
• Tresemme Split Remedy Leave-In Treatment
• Apply growth aid
• Apply coconut oil to ends  (*castor oil may be used on ends as needed)

Sunday

• Apply growth aid

Daily

• Take vitamins
• Drink 1 liter of water
• Scalp massage

 

*Saturday will also be a protein treatment day. I will use the Organic Roots Stimulator Replenishing Conditioner or Roux Porosity Control 3 weeks out of the month as a light protein treatment and use Africa's Best Hair Mayonnaise, Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor, or MegaTek Conditioner as a hard protein treatment. 

Restarting My Hair Journey

Hello!!!

Today is April 8, 2012. I am restarting my hair journey because I am not afraid to say that I gave up on the first go around.

I am making some changes starting today and look forward to seeing my progress.

1. From now on I will be TEXLAXING only.
2. NO MORE TRIMS!
3. I will be drinking only water for the next 6 months.
4. Eat 1 fruit and a salad daily.
5. Take vitamins daily (Biotin, Nioxin, Garlic Supplements)
6. Stop purchasing hair products until I use the ones I have.
7. Focus on my ends and length retention.
8. ULTIMATE GOAL: BSL 


Along with these changes I am going to continue to wash, co-wash, deep condition, and do protein treatments as needed.

I will post starting pictures soon!

Please watch and support.

ASR