Hair Breakage vs. Shedding

     It is normal to lose any where from 25 to 100 strands, in fact that number can go up to 200 depending on what it being done to it. So before you lose it and scream "I am Going Bald," shedding is a normal occurrence. Hair sheds at the end of its growth cycle. You will notice a white bulb at the root of the strand....see now breathe, its not so bad. Now on the other hand, breakage is the end result of damaged hair. So, if you don't see a bulb then it just might me breakage, especially it you see various lengths then there just might be damage (due to color, split ends, dry, etc.). However, don't beat yourself up about it, it just means it's time to nourish and care for you hair; we've all been there at one time or another.

Products, Products Everywhere.......

  It's no secret to any of my friends and family I am a "PJ" ( Product Junkie) and I guess the first to part to realizing you have a problem is admitting to the problem. This afternoon, as I was going through some of my products and was trying to get rid of some of them, so I figured...... why and what is the purpose of all these products?

Shampoos: product used to breakdown the heavy dirt, oil, & other pollutants located on the scalp. Creme of Nature Kiwi Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo(Green Label), Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Shampoo, Kinky Curly Come Clean, As I Am Cleansing Pudding, Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo

Conditioners: product that cleans and moisturizes the hair without stripping the hair.

Rinse-Out Conditioners: product that is normally rinse off after 1 to 3 minutes, can be used daily to soften and smooth the strand of hair; they are great detanglers as well. Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Conditioner, Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner, Curls Coconut Curladd, As I Am Coconut Cowash, Design Essentials Natural Moisturizing Shampoo

Leave In Conditioners: product that does not need to be rinsed out, can be used daily as a moisturizer, as well as a detangler; however can lead to build up on hair. Cantu Shea Butter Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream, Carols Daughter Black Vanilla Leave In, Shea Moisture Shea Butter Leave In, Karens Body Beautiful Sweet Ambrosia Leave In, Giovanni, Direct Leave In, Kinky Curly Knot Today

Deep Conditioners: product that should remain on the hair for 15 to 20 minutes with purpose of penetrating the hair shaft; they replenish moisture and strengthen strands. Examples.... Aubrey Honeysuckle Rose Moisturizing Conditioner, Naked Honey & Almond Whipped Conditioner

Reconstructing Conditioners: product that should remain on the hair for 15 to 20 minutes with the purpose of repairing and strengthening damaged hair; they contain high levels of protein. Examples.... Aubrey GPB Balancing Conditioner, Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus, Carols Daughter Monoi Hair Mask, Hairepair Nourishing Conditioner, Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor

Detanglers: a product that is designed to untangle with out damaging the hair; provides slip increasing manageability. Giovanni Direct Leave In, Kinky Curly Knot Today

Moisturizers: product that add moisture and penetrate the hair shaft. Water Spritzer, As I Am Double Butter Cream, Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter Moisturizer,CocoCurls Styling, CocoCurls Styling Cream, SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie

Pomades: product that provides shine, control, and hold; usually difficult to wash out of hair due to contents.
Hicks Total Transformations Edges, Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste, Carols Daughter Macadamia
Smoother

Butters: product that rich and solid that provide shine, control, and hold; leave hair soft.
Karens Body Beautiful Butter Love, Shea Butter, Carols Daughter Loc Butter
Carols Daughter Healthy Hair Butter, Jane Carters Nourish & Shine

Gels: product that adds shine and moisture to hair as well as control frizz; those containing alcohol can be drying therefore are not a curly girls friend.
Ampro ProStyl Olive Oil Gel, As I Am Smoothing Gel, Kinky Curly Curling Custard, Kiss My Face
Upper Management Gel, Ecostyler Gel ( All of Them)

Product Review: Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner

When I first started my hair journey I read reviews on Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner, so while shopping at my local drugstore I came across Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner. At a price of $3.99, it was worth every penny. I love conditioners being that I am an avid "co-washer" and this conditioner had a great smell and excellent slip, making for easily detangling.


 Ingredients:Water; Stearyl Alcohol; Cyclopentasiloxane; Cetyl Alcohol; Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine; Dimethicone; Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf Stem Extract; Jade Plant (Crassula Argentea) Extract; Fragrance; Glutamic Acid; Benzyl Alcohol; EDTA; Methylchloroisothiazolinone; Methylisothiazolinone; Citric Acid; Ext Violet 2

Product Review: SheaMoisture Shea Butter Leave In

I recently purchased SheaMoisture Shea Butter Leave-In from my local Beauty Supply Store after I watched a review on questfortheperfectcurl.com. I first tried it as a leave in for a wash n go, which the results were okay, but they weren't what I was looking for I  may have possibly used  too much, because it appeared to weigh my hair down. So, I decided to use it the next time as a styling agent when I did a twistout on wet hair .....and I loved it. I loved it so much I went and bought 2 more bottles, so I can have it on hand. The cost is $5.99. This will definitely be one of my staple products.

Ingredients: Shea Butter, Deionized Water, Herbal Complex, Panthenol, Centromonium Chloride, Glycerin, Cocoa Butter, Aloe Vera, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E.