Flat ironed

I have avoided the GHE for the past 5 days because I flat ironed my hair. I'm pleased to report it's shoulder length! Yes, I gave in and did a length check. I couldn't help myself. It rained yesterday so my hair is now an afro, so I'll be cowashing and doing two strand twists along with the GHE.

Brief Hair Update

Last night I simply sprayed water on my hair and applied the original Wild Growth Oil to my scalp and applied my GHE gear. My hair definitely seems to have less shrinkage and more curl definition.

Tonight I'm going to be applying my castor oil to seal my ends after putting on the leave in. Then I'll apply my WGO to my scalp even though the instructions say use 3x per week. I haven't seen any flakes or thin film like some claim to have gotten.

Wild Growth Oil Update!

I dropped by Sally Beauty Supply again and picked up the original Wild Growth oil so I have moisturized and sealed my hair with my new mixture (leave in, castor oil and both Wild Growth formulas after spraying with water) and I'm now wearing my GHE head gear.

I was expecting the original formula to smell way different, but other than the rose oil smell in the light formula they smell very similar. I'm liking the smell actually. Detangling was much faster and already I can feel my hair starting to tingle. Apparently I sweat very easily.

My twists are getting longer so I may have to start holding certain twists up with hair pins because I don't like my hair on my ears while I'm sleeping :-/

Well I'm calling it a night, just wanted to update the info on my search for the Wild Growth Oils.

My Experience With The Cayenne Pepper Scalp Scrub

Long story short... It was awesome. I love how my scalp felt after applying the scrub and washing it out. My only complaint is that it was sticky so I could have gone without the sugar. The smell was good because I mixed it with my conditioner.

Afterwards, I applied the wild growth light oil moisturizer and it made my hair so soft and manageable. Detangling was a breeze and I can't wait to mix it with the original formula. This morning after removing my GHE gear, my hair was shiny and even softer!

I think I've finally gained healthy hair!

Day 14 of GHE Self Challenge

Last night I was lazy, but I won't be skipping my GHE anymore and that is a promise I intend to keep.

I simply sprayed my hair with water and oiled my scalp with my wild growth light moisturizer, untwisted my hair, oiled the ends and retwisted, applied my shower cap and satin bonnet and called it a night. My hair is a bit tingly today and I left my hair in twists, covered it with my satin bonnet and put my favorite hat on.
Tonight I'm going to cowash and do my scalp scrub, and this weekend I'm going to do a protein treatment and deep condition.

My hair has gotten thicker, to the point that even finger parting my hair is a new challenge. However, I welcome it.

Wild Growth Hair Oil Update

So, I ended up going to Sally Beauty Supply and guess what? They were out of the original Wild Growth Oil!! On a good note, though, I was able to purchase the light formula and the associate told me they'll have more Wednesday. So I'll be back Wednesday. I used the light formula this morning to oil my scalp but I won't be using it again until I get the original formula.

Tonight I was going to do something new. I was going to do my weekly scalp scrub (sugar mixed with my conditioner) and I added cayenne pepper. I'm a little nervous to try it. I hope it doesn't burn, only tingles.

I guess I'll be mixing a little more of my detangling cocktail afterall :-)

I'm putting off the scalp scrub, cowashing and deep conditioning treatment until tomorrow night. Tonight I'm just going to moisturize and seal and do the GHE.

It's been a long day so I'm going to grab a bite to eat and relax.

Day 11 of GHE Self Challenge

I finally co-washed my hair and did my sugar scalp scrub. My hair feels amazing! Super soft. I didn't co-wash in sections (which I regret because it took longer to detangle even with my detangling cocktail) but my scalp is tingly because of the tea tree conditioner I used tonight. I have my shower cap on and am laying in bed dozing, but wanted to blog because this has also become a habit.

I wore my favorite hat again today over my satin bonnet because the material my hat is made of is drying for my hair and left a few twists out for style.

The scalp scrub definitely does wonders for my scalp. I also looked at the ingredients of my conditioner and it contains BIOTIN! Go VO5!

New Co-Wash Conditioner and why I skipped last night's GHE

So last night I didn't do the GHE. Why? Because I had other, more intimate plans *cheesy smile* but I did sleep in my satin bonnet, of course. I was in a hurry last night so I didn't do my co-wash or scalp scrub. I think there is a reason things happen because I actually found a VO5 conditioner I'd like to try tonight. It's the tea tree vanilla mint clarifying conditioner. It smells AMAZING and I can't wait to try it tonight.

I'll be doing the GHE tonight again.

Oh! I almost forgot to mention I got my MSM yesterday! I was starting to feel anxious without it because I know it lengthens the hair's growth phase. I couldn't find the capsules so I got the tablets but I just chew them and down the powder with a glass of water because I heard since the body doesn't have to digest powder, it's not altered and therefore powder works better. Of course, I also will continue to take my biotin, silica and multivitamin with the MSM.Sorry, just can't see buying Hairfinity.

I've also noticed (not sure if I mentioned this before) that my hair grows faster in the back and on the sides than the front. My bangs are at my nose now and already they are longer than they ever were when I got relaxers, but I'm going to be one happy camper when they reach my chin!