Nappy In College: December 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

We're Back!!!

Hi guys!!! Sorry it's been so long since our last post. We've been busy with finals and things of the sort! Life of a college student. SO....here is Robyn's hair update:

It has been 3 months since my big chop and my hair is growly fiercely! there is a lil bit of breakage which means that it is time for a protein treatment (egg yolks, mayo, and coconut oil). It really strengthens your hair follicle. I have tried a few products since my last post. One of which is Cantu Shea Butter. It was recommended to me by 2 type 4b people and my hair is NOT 4b so Cantu Shea Butter is NOT for me. Smells great though!

Next I tried something from Lush cometics! Absolutely loved it! I used the Retro shampoo (even tho I was against it becasue it had sulfates in it) and I forgot the name of the conditioner. It really softened my hair. Lush is located in any Macys!

Lastly I tried Shea Butter Loc and Twist Gel. I used it to do a 2 strand twists. I am really loving the curl definition. My hair is finally doing what I want it to do. lol. Check out my pics!

2 Strand Twists using Loc and Twist Gel

2 day old twist out

hair with Cantu Shea Butter Conditioner

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Tuesday, December 14, 2010

3.5 Month Lock Update & Product change

hey everyone sorry for the long delay but its been 3 1/2 months since I started locking my hair!! i've learned a lot about my hair and myself in this short time of locking my hair! i've had to change products because they were too harsh on my hair. I no longer use the lemon juice, and he changed the product he uses to twist my hair! also since my hair tends to dry out kind of quickly, i have to moisturize it a little more often! but I talk about it more in my video so check it out!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjb8leBVPIA

Our Routine

Robyn

On Sundays I wash with Bioinfusions Olive Oil shampoo (sulfate free). I then deep condition using Bioinfusions deep conditioner. I let sit on my head for an hour (while I clean). After I rinse it out, I put a little coconut oil (or olive oil), I braid (or twist) it wet , put my satin bonnet on and go to sleep.

I cowash (wash with conditioner) about twice a week using Herbal Essence Totally Twisted conditioner.

Every morning all I do is rewet my hair and throw in some 100% coconut oil.

all the products I use can be found at Walgreens

Brennan

My routine is pretty simple. I only use two products for my locks (dont want to risk a bunch of build-up). I use Santa Cruz organic lemon juice (can be found at Ultra Foods) for a little under $5) and a moisturizer called "Nature's Blessings". I spray the lemon juice in my hair twice a day, usually after I'm out of the shower and a few hours before I go to bed. (lemon juice helps the locks stay tighter and it helps the hair to lock faster). I only use the moisturizer maybe twice during the 4 week period because it keeps the hair pretty moist and I dont want to overdo it!