Summer Hair

With summer upon us its time for maxi dresses, flip flops, bathing suits and don’t forget…cute hairdos! Below you will find some summer hair inspiration from TWA's to slick updos...hope you enjoy!!!!

June Is Child Hunger Awareness Month!

Nationally, 20.6 million children participated in free or reduced lunch programs in their schools; and according the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) 18 million children are at risk of going hungry when school ends. Due to the current economy and the lack of programs available in many communities, it is anticipated that only $2.3 million school ages children will receive meals during the summer. There are a couple of things we can do in our community over the summer to help!

1. Become A Sponsor- Organize a Summer Food Program site in your community

2. Open A Feeding Site- Using a community building, place of worship or partnering with a youth activities program in the community as a feeding site

3. Volunteer- Transport food, set-up or clean up a feeding site; provide and assist with educational or recreational activities with the children

4. Share- Tell others about the Summer Food Service Programs in your community

For more information about the USDA Summer Food Service Program please visit:

http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Summer/about/faq.html

Cute Summer Dresses Under $40

To find these great deals and more, check out the sites below...Happy Shopping!

http://forever21.com/
http://www.hm.com/
http://www.oldnavy.com/
http://lulus.com/

June is Black Music Month!

Check out the album releases from the following artist this month. If you get a chance to purchase or hear any of this music, please come back and share your thoughts!

4, Beyonce- June 28th

 The Remedy, Jagged Edge- June 21st

 The Light of The Sun, Jill Scott- June 21st

 Love Has No Recession, Kindred The Family Soul- June 28th

Pieces of Me, Ledisi- June 14th  



Unbelievable, KeKe Wyatt- June 14th

Songs In A Minor 10th Anniversary Edition (Deluxe Edition),

Alicia Keys- June 28th

Caruso Steam Hairsetter...Love It!

Before I started my hair journey in August 2010, I would curl/flatiron my hair almost everyday…and without heat protectant (ouch…I know!). However, now that I am serious about having healthier hair, I realize that I must limit the amount of heat I use, and protective styling is my friend.  I still enjoy wearing my hair down occasionally, but now I hate to curl or flatiron…unbelievable, LOL! This is where the Caruso Steam Hairsetter comes in; if I wanted to, I can use the Caruso hairsetter everyday because the system infuses gentle steam moisture into the hair…not heat. The rollers actually add moisture to my hair and the curls last for several days. As my hair continues to grow, I’m really enjoying the results more. If you don’t have this system, I would personally recommend that you purchase one, or borrow the system from a friend to try (Thanks SB!). Here is a pic after using the Caruso...what do you think?

Products I Use...

This product leaves my hair feeling strong (Keratin & Protein).

Starting sealing with this product on Monday (5/23). However, so far this product has left my hair feeling extremely soft and I am 7 weeks post relaxer. 

I’ve been sealing with this product since the start of my journey and I love it! This product makes my hair feel soft and it smells great. I will continue to use this product in my regime.



I use this product as my deep conditioner mixed with JBCO, EVOO & EVCO. After sitting under the dryer for 45min or 1hr my hair is super soft (rinse with cold water). 

I use this product every other week. Although this conditioner is moisturizing and leaves my hair really soft, it is a protein conditioner, so I always follow-up with the Cholesterol mix above.



I use this relaxer every 10 weeks.





This shampoo leaves my hair feeling really soft, love this stuff!



I love coconut oil! I use this product heavily in my hair routine and I also use it to moisturize my skin.



This product has assisted with thickening my hair. I use this product in my deep conditioners only.

I use an olive oil from the dollar store (no pic) any extra virgin olive oil is fine.

Hair Journey (2010-2011)

I have been on a Healthy Hair Journey since August 2010. Therefore, I figured why not start this blog off by sharing with all of you my hair journey from August 2010-May 2011. This journey has been really exciting thus far and I thank Hairlista.com and all of the wonderful ladies over there for their advice and support. I still have a LONG way to go, but I can already see the benefits of staying focused and finding a routine that works. Below you will find my regimen and the products I currently use. For those of you starting out on your journey (especially my ear/neck length sisters) stay focused and find what works for YOUR hair.

Regimen: (currently wash my hair 1X a week)

·        Pre-poo w/(EVCO over night)

·        Shampoo with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo

·        DC with Lustrasilk Olive Oil Cholesterol, EVOO, EVCO & JBCO (45min-1hr under dryer)

·        Apply Nearly Natural Moroccan Argan Oil Hydrating Serum

·        Apply Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer

·        Apply Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Leave in Split End Protector

·        Air Dry (use scarf method)

·        M&S (on nearly dry hair) with Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Leave in Split End Protector, EVOO & EVCO (started moisturizing with One ‘n Only Argan Oil from Sally’s)

(Alternate protein every other wash)- ORS Replenishing Conditioner

-Moisturize and seal 1x a day (night) with HELTR, EVOO & EVCO
-Relaxer ORS every 10 weeks

EVOO= Extra Virgin Olive Oil

EVCO= Extra Virgin Coconut Oil

JBCO= Jamaican Black Castor Oil

ORS= Organic Root Stimulator