Extra Virgin Olive Oil

I ran out of Coconut Oil, so for a replacement I got some Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  My hair would get a little hard this winter(I live in New England) after applying Coconut Oil(I believe it's because it solidifies at low temps), so I thought EVOO was a good replacement.  
I originally wanted to purchase Avocado Oil, but that cost about $15.00 for 8 oz and the EVOO was a lot less expensive($6.00 for 16 oz @ Stop and Shop).


Extra Virgin Olive Oil:

• Is extracted without heat and chemical processing, which is why it has a high level of nutrients
• Is Rich in high levels of fatty acids and Vitamin E which is great for hair moisturizing
• Makes hair shiny and soft
• Is rich in polyphenols. Polyphenols are water soluble substances, which are usually found in the waste water, after olive processing. These polyphenols have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties, due to which Olive Oil for the hair acts wonders.
• DOES penetrate the hair shaft, which makes it an exceptional oil because of the extra conditioning benefits

How I use it:

• Prepoo and/or Hot Oil Treatment
• Sealant- after moisturizing
• Leave-in Conditioner- After using a creamy leave-in
• to oil my Scalp

Also Great for:
Eye Make-Up Remover
to help Smooth Cuticles
Obviously to cook with
Great to use when Cleaning Make-up Brushes(helps restore softness)
Skin Moisturizer
Softens chapped lips

Still Not...

Arm Pit Length, but I am happy with my hair regardless.

                                         November 4, 2010                     January 28, 2011

I went through my blog and noticed that I "dusted " my ends 3 times since November. I also trimmed off about 1inch after my last touch-up. I may have cut off all of my progress from the last 3 months, but those ends needed to go. I now plan on dusting every 8 weeks and doing search and destroys(where I cut off any split ends) every month. I'm not too worried about reaching Full Arm Pit Length anymore. I just want healthy, thick hair.

To retain as much length as possible, I will do protective styles (buns, french rolls with hair sticks) during the week and if I want to wear my hair down, I will just do braid-outs or bantu-knot outs. No direct heat until my goal is reached!

                                                                          my hair today

my hair last Saturday

Thank You!!!!!

I won a give-away done by Miss Music from www.fromshorttolong.com.
I never win anything, so I am extremely happy! I just got the products today and I would like to extend a BIG THANK YOU to Miss Music!

If you haven't already checked out her blog, you really should. She has a lot of useful information, great hair styles and beautiful hair.

What I won:

V05 Moisture Milks Conditioner- Great for co-washes, smells great and very moisturizing
Hercules Comb- Seamless, wide tooth comb- great for detangling and minimizes breakage(I don't have one of these, but I am excited to try it out)
Aubrey Organics White Camelia Conditioner- I haven't tried this yet, but I heard its a uber moisturizing deep conditioner. This is an all natural product which came right in time because I just ran out of Aubrey Organics Honey Suckle Rose Conditioner.

Bleaching Skin the Same as Relaxers and Weave?

Vybz Kartel, a well known Jamaican Reggae artist was under a lot of criticism for his decision to bleach his skin to make him a lighter complexion. As you can see by the above photo, he is extremely lighter than his natural complexion. At first, he compared bleaching his skin to those who tan and his new response is below.

“I’m my own man, and as such I do my own thing. When black women stop straightening their hair and wearing wigs and weaves, when white women stop getting lip and butt injections and implants, when bald men stop getting hair transplants, and when people stop getting nose jobs and cosmetic surgery then I’ll stop using the ‘cakesoap’ and we’ll all live naturally ever after. Until then F**k you all.”


First let me say that he looked a lot better with that beautiful dark chocolate complexion.
He wasn't born to be that chalky brown color and it just looks unnatural(which it is) and so not cute(in my eyes).

On to the comparison- I am so conflicted on whether I agree or disagree with him. I honestly have been sitting here for 30 minutes trying to think of what to write.
 Relaxers are done for numerous reasons, one main reason is for "manageable" hair, not because we hate the hair we were born with. Or some people just like straight hair. But in any case, relaxed hair can be cut off. The same goes for weaves and wigs, those can be taken out.  Yes, I have read articles about damage that can be done by relaxers, but the health risks caused by the kind of skin lightening Vybz has done, are far much greater. In some cases, you can stop bleaching your skin and return your original skin color, but some damage can be irreversable.
What I think he is trying to say is that a lot of people alter their God Given body for one reason or another and he is entitled to do the same. Which is true. If he is happy with the way he looks...then so be it.



Source:
 necole bitchie