End of HHJ Obsession/ Devotion

I've considered so many other areas of my life that could use this devotion. This is my goal deadline. I will have to purge all of my unused products and devote my time an energy to the betterment of another area of my life. MBL is my ultimate goal, but I have no idea where my hair will be come December 31, 2013. That will be five years of being hair obsessed.

PJ Recovery

PJ Recovery-Current Product List

Currently in PJ Rehab my regimen stays the same but my products rotate due to using them up. Check out product reviews section for more info. I do pj inventories, as well feel free to ask questions.

Prepoo/Cowash- Castor Oil and/or CocoMix
Shampoo- CHI Balance Shampoo or Elasta QP Stop Action(waiting to use up to get back to CHI Infra Shampoo)
DC- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner
Protein- CHI Deep Brilliance Reconstructor
LeaveIns- Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Spray and Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch
Serum- FX Silk Drops
Heat Protectants- FX Flat Iron Spray
Moisturizer- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Touch Leave-in
Sealing Oil- CocoMix (EVCO, HHCO , Tea Tree, Shea Butter, Carrot and Cocoa Butter oils)
Extras-....

I can't wait to use up all of my products and get back to my staples. I am slowly using them up. Perhaps, a blog sale in the future....who knows.

Product Review: Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Daily Deep Conditioner   8.5oz/ $5-7   Drugstore/ Walmart/ Target
Deep Conditioner- Moisture
Dates of Usage: 2008-present



Description: The restorative power of a deep treatment is captured with the ease and convenience of a one-minute rinse. Salon- approved and scientifically proven to help even severely dry, over-processed hair feel soft, smooth and totally touchable all day, after a single use.

Directions:After shampooing, massage conditioner throughout hair, concentrating on ends. Rinse well.

MY TAKE: I love, love, love this conditioner. This is my staple deep conditioner. I have tried so many deep conditioners and this is the one I always come back to.I've courted this dc for awhile now, I am definitely ready to commit. I love this deep conditioner because I don't have to use a lot and it really does last awhile. I believe that one container lasts me about 3+ mos or so. I'll pinpoint exact length next time I buy a container. I love that it is readily available and I can get great package deals on eBay and amazon. I find that this dc leaves my hair so buttery soft and I have excellent slip.This dc is effective as a cowash, prepoo, rinse out conditioner, etc. I am extremely pleased no matter how I use it within my regimen.

I was looking through my product reviews and I can't believe I never posted this one. This dc smells nice, not an overwhelming smell at all. It has a balm-y like texture. The funny thing about this dc is that when you first apply it because of the consistency you normally expect it to coat your hair. This stuff melts into my hair like butter. I am so shocked at how soft my ng is after a DIY steam treatment. This is an oldie, but goodie for me. I don't plan to stray anymore. I actually ran out today and that is why I decided to post this review. I normally try to post about a product after I've used it up. Now I need to restock. I don't know how I ended up with so many protein dc's and only one moisture dc in stock.

Ingredients: Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Behenyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Panthenol, Sweet Almond(Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis) Oil, Olive(Olea Europaea) Fruit Oil, Meadowfoam( Limnanthes Alba) Seed Oil, Glycol Stearate, Ceteth-2, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxide, Mica, Fragrance.

STAPLE STATUS: YES, LONG-TIME UNDOCUMENTED STAPLE (noted in a few 2008 pj inventories)

DISCLAIMER- I am in no way affiliated with any of the aforementioned products. I am a consumer and I purchase all of the aforementioned products with my husband's hard-earned money. I am a self-made pj without any reimbursement or acknowledgement from any product companies.

NEXT UP: NONE OTHER THAN NTM DAILY DC...NO OTHERS I WANT TO TRY!!!

*I am so close to my simple regimen stash. I've used up two products this weekend. I am so happy. I had it bad!!! I don't think I've come across a pj that topped me and that's not a good thing. Check out my pj inventories, you'll see.



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Another Caruso Set

I did not wrap my hair last night because I didn't know we were going anywhere this morning. I do not go to church often, please don't judge me. I know I should. This morning my children wanted to go so I threw these in again. I really got a perfect roller wrap look, again, I was surprised.

Caruso may turn into my favorite set besides curlformers. I don't even get a perfect roller wrap look when I roller wrap. I love this look.

Do I plan to do a Caruso set daily? No, my weekend just so happened to be eventful. Not to mention I needed a quick styling option and its been foggy/ humid so I didn't want to get out my tools. I could definitely see myself air drying then putting these in on a weekly basis and wrap nightly when I want a straight look.






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Quick Caruso Set

This morning my hubby needed to head to the Dr. I jumped up put in Caruso set while he showered. Like the infomercials say, "Set it and forget it" , that's how simple these are. No addt'l heat needed for straightening or drying.
I applied about a dime size amount of oil throughout my hair. Rollers were kept in for about 20 minutes or so. I finger combed and styled curls. Thanks, Shika!! I forgot how simple these rollers are to use and they turn blah into BOOM BAM!!! Very happy. Hubby was glad to see my hair down and dressed up. I look cute for cruising around here and there after the Dr appt. today.
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Playing with eyeshadow (the only makeup I know how to apply, still only one color per application, not a blender yet)


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My Daily Look

This is normally how I wear my hair. I will wear the bangs out if I want to look cute.Really simple, to me, cute.
I moisturized my hair thoroughly one day this week in sections. In the morning and in the evening I apply a dime size amount of moisture mix (homemade concoction, but not all natural) and oil mix to the ends and bangs. I sleep with my hair in a single bantu knot. I take it down and finger comb it in the morning. My hair doesn't shed much. My hair feels so moisturized. I oil my scalp with Castor oil once a week.

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Unsuccessful Set

I was attempting to ponytail set.

I set my hair successfully. I think this set was extremely easy and smooth. I enjoyed doing this set. I was also feeling a little lazy at the time.

I took a break to eat my dinner. I returned to the dryer to find that it would not turn on. The ionic light was on but the dryer would not start. I even tried different sockets. SO, I guess you know what THIS means......
A new dryer sooner than I hoped. I took it to mean time to get serious about researching a good dryer.

I ended up taking rollers out and just wrapping my hair while still a little damp. I let it air dry overnight. It had lots of body. There was no curl to the ends so I bumped it. My hair was still puffy so I put on a headband.

The best thing about this wash was that I finished off another product out of my pj stash. I also returned to my beloved Motions CPR Treatment Conditioner (with the herbs in it). My hair loves this stuff. It's amazing. I can't wait to clear out my stash and get back to my staples.




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Daughter's Hair: Daily Looks

I style my daughter's hair every 2-3 days. I just learned how to attach the barrettes to the ends. I was so happy. Now I don't need to use rubber bands on the ends and her twists or braids last longer.
Anyway here are pics. I don't come across lots of kid styles so I post hers to help me remember. I don't corn row her hair as much as I used to.
















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Pertinent Info About My Hair

4A/4B
Fine Hair
Prefers lye relaxers
Prefers spray leave-ins
Cream leave-ins are normally moisturizers
Goal length: MBL-WL

Updates:
2/28/2008- Beginning of HHJ
10/25/2009-Hair snipped from APL to SL after a sew in setback
8/2010 -APL
8/2010 Highlights!!!
11/6/2010- Relax and Trim after 12 wk stretch
2/9/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No-Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
4/16/2011- Relax, no trim Soft & Beautiful No- Lye Relaxer(self-relax)
6/7/2011- Relax and cut to NL/SL (professionally)
8/27/2011-10/28/2011- Microbraids
11/12/2011- to present Microbraids
12/30/2011- Relaxed and set to grow!!!!

Current Regimen

AS OF 8/27/2011, I have micro braids so I have been washing my braids every 2-3 weeks. I haven't relaxed since 6/2011.

Relax ??
Trim - Never, hopefully

Prepoo-???
Shampoo-???
DC ???
Protein ???
Leave-Ins ???

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