Time to Put the Wig Away

Since I bought my wigs, I got real lazy with my hair again.  I found myself yesterday thinking about cutting it into a short bob.  Then I smacked myself and put the scissors away.  My goal is to allow my hair to GROW this year.  As a result, I put a relaxer in and then used a blow dryer a great friend sent me for Christmas! I curled my hair and for the night, used satin rollers to set my hair over night.  I have no idea how my hair will turn out because I just did my 21 minute workout and this DVD is crazy.  I sweat like I’ve never sweated before during a workout.

Well, this is where I am right now.  I will admit, I trimmed some of my hair to even it out just a touch.  I honestly did not cut an inch off this time.  Just a little snippet of hair.

 

As the picture shows, my hair grows uneven.  I don’t know if it is the bob I had from late 2013 through 2014 or if this is just how my hair grows at this length.  My hair hasn’t been above shoulder length since the late 90s.  Back then I didn’t care for my hair at all, I just did it and went to work.  So maybe my hair grows out this way.  Either way it makes me annoyed so I trimmed it a little.  It is still uneven after the trim but not as much.

 

I wanted to try a new conditioner until I find one that I really like.  I LOVED the coconut water conditioner I used last month.  I am thinking this will be a great product too.

 

My new hair dryer!  Thank you SummerAnn!!!  🙂

 

My hair for New Years Eve.

 

 

I ran out of oils for my hair and really need to create more.  My next post will be the products I used in the oil that I believe made my hair grow so quickly in November.

30 Day Challenge Update

Today is day 11th of the Finding Success – 30 Day Challenge I decided to take part in after watching this video….https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaHDCcUcmc0.  I just finished watching it again to renew the positive thinking discussed in the video.  I asked God for various things from 2012-2013 and this year he began giving me direct instructions based on the questions I asked.  I shared this video several times with people I felt would be abundantly blessed from it but have they taken the time to listen to it for a small fraction of their time? It’s only 30 minutes long.  We watch realty tv for longer than that!  The people I shared it with desire success and some have lost their jobs in 2014.  I walked away from a job in 2014 and I expected to have a new job within 2 weeks after I walked out that door.  I had that job offer and was only out of work for 1 month.

After watching that video, I created this blog because I put on my card that I wanted to have a healthy relationship with my hair.  I had JUST cut my hair the day prior of finding that video.  When I found that video, I wasn’t looking for inspiration for myself. I was looking for a coworker who was in a really sad mood.  I found several videos and sent them to her and the last video I sent was this one.

As a workforce activist, I believe that success is followed by the labor we put in.  Ironically, this video feels the same. Let me share with you what has happened in the last 11 days after watching that video.

1. I wrote down — having a family.  I was thinking about trying to have a baby (I am 42 with a 22 year old but my husband doesn’t have any).  My husband and I began discussing IVF and IUF.  I purchased Geritol (a baby in every bottle) and taking it 3 days prior to watching this video.
2. I decided I needed to have a break through with my hair relationship first because even if I had a baby, I was still going to cut my hair for no real reason when stressed!!! As a result, I created this blog as soon as I got home and began writing my “journal” as honest as I could possibly be.
3. Another issue that was on my heart as I was trying to focus on one thing to focus on during the 30 day challenge was my current work situation.  I wanted to create my own job since I do not have a specific job duty.  I said I would begin focusing on this specific area which would tie both of my job titles together.

Now, that was 11 days ago.  Below is an update.  Although I am focused on only one thing, several things were in my heart at that time. I personally believe that when we labor, put our faith in God, then the desires of our hearts will be manifested especially when the desires aren’t about materials, money, or power.

Here is the update:

1a: 3 days after watching the video, my  husband came home from his mothers house happy and smiling.  He said “Hope” has something to tell you.  I had JUST come from the vitamin shoppe and was getting hair products but saw this Fertility pills just sitting out in the hair section.  I was supposed to buy Geritol pills instead of using the liquid which is what I was taking.  I was being funny and I said…”what, is she going to give us one of her eggs!” laughing but was sort of serious.  He then called his sister twice and I said she’ll call when ready.  I honestly didn’t know what was going to be asked or said so I was on a different zone.  “Hope” calls my husband back and said to me that she was having twins and would we like to adopt the other one? My husband had already said yes.  She said she will know for sure Dec 19th which is the 30th day after I watched that video.  Interesting? I sure think so!!!

2a:  I created this hair blog.  I usually create blogs and youtube videos for myself and not really to be of service to anyone else.  It is usually all about me for real.  But this time, I am more engaged because I know I am not the only person with neck length hair who wants beautiful hair at any length.  I know I am not the only person out here who cuts their hair then regrets it but then starts a new relationship with their hair and then repeat the pattern again later. During the first week, I said casually, “I wish I had a way to grow my hair without hair vitamins”.  Then I found a website from searching hair styles.  Check out my blog post titled Ask and You Shall Receive!  Odd but I’m not afraid.  That’s how God works!!! Then a few days later I said was talking aloud wondering if their was some type of hair oils I could create to assist in my hair growing back faster and then I found some youtube videos showing me how I could make a hair potion!!!  Check out that blog post titled Ask and It Shall Be Given!  I can’t use hair vitamins because my face breaks out really badly.  Finding these videos and websites are a God sent because I have never heard of this hair potion and I’ve been on a hair journey since 2010 then I stopped after I cut it all off in 2011.

Last one….work….

3a:  I told my grandmother and husband that I was going to focus on this one specific area on my job since I am not given any work to do.  My supervisor sent me a meeting invitation for a new group 5 days after I watched that video.  My supervisor usually doesn’t give me anything so this was really out of the norm.  I called in to the meeting and it was centered around the EXACT thing I wanted to specialize in! Then that next day I had my performance appraisal which was mediocre since I do not get work but next year it will be more of what I am because my next supervisor will value my skills and what I bring to the table.  So this one I really didn’t feel any energy and I let my supervisor know my plans to make xyz my specialty for FY15.  She agreed then the next day my supervisor asked me and my coworker to run some metrics that were specific in the area I wanted to make my specialty.  She never told me that we actually had two Section 508 coordinators and I didn’t need to learn that.  She agreed that I should.  Yet found that she is one of the coordinators? Usually I would just sum her up as a snake but I said…God is turning a negative into a positive and I will be getting up from under her management come 2015 so time to do my labor!!! Without her asking me to run these reports, I wouldn’t have the chance to learn section 508 according to what this agency does.  I can now really dive in to this specific skill and create something to use on my job interviews that will come soon!

So, I have been truly blessed from watching this video! I hope you will take some time to watch it. I am a very busy person outside of my work hours and I still found the time to watch it twice! This video is really amazing!!!

Thanksgiving Hair Style

My hair turned out okay but I think I need to use cold wave rods next time.

Here is what I did.  I will most likely take a picture of the products and rollers I use for each hair style so I can come back and recreate it as my hair grows in each phase.  I’m sure that will provide a totally different look for me.  I also want to know what products my hair likes best.

Next time I will keep the back at one size.  I have some shorter spots that needed the smallest rollers.

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Here is the final look.

I need to figure out how to keep my hair nice when I sleep for the next day.  I have no idea right now so this is how i went to work today.

Now, I just need to figure out what days I plan to do my  hair. I have so much going on right now and I really want to focus on my hair these next 24 days.  I cannot believe time is moving so quickly.

I began with saying I would just wash my hair on every 3rd day. This changed to every 2nd day.  Now I need to really figure this out because I haven’t exercised not one time this week.  I know for a fact that my hair loves sweat!!!  It strives off of it.  I have to get that exercise in. Oh well, I’m writing out my plan right now.

Since I am trying to find a healthy balance with my hair relationship, I’m curious to know how often do you cowash your hair?

Baking Soda Shampoo

This is another first for me and I loved it!  I found a few articles for shampoo free hair care and stumbled across a few talking about baking soda and water.  Some had baking soda and apple cider vinegar.  I went to a store to get some hair products and the young lady (she is a health and wellness coach–isn’t God good??!!! Yes.  Check out her twitter page) helping me told me to try ACV as a shampoo.  I want to try this out soon.

For today, I figured I’d do the baking soda since the blog had the steps and how much to create.  I was so nervous because when I think about baking soda, I don’t think about it be gentle for my hair. I don’t know why I wouldn’t since it is gentle enough for me to use as toothpaste so why not shampoo for my hair?

Therefore, I used 8 oz filtered cool water and 1 tbsp of baking soda.  Bending over in the shower, I simply poured a little at a time and massaged my scalp and worked it into my hair.  The 8 oz water was enough to saturate my entire head at my neck length. Perhaps in the future I may need more?

And after I rinsed out all of the baking soda shampoo, I then followed up with cowashing.

This is my second time using this conditioner.  I like it a lot.  When I got out of the shower, my hair felt like butter, silk, satin….whatever one you want to choose but it felt GREAT!!!  The blog I found said not to do this all the time.  I think this is something I can do every 6 to 8 weeks for sure!

Here is the original blog I found the article from!!!  I just didn’t do the acv rinse after.  Maybe next time I will be prepared.  One thing I can say is my scalp feels so good.  It’s not itchy or anything.  This was the BEST treatment I ever found!

Green House Effect (GHE) Morning After

First of all, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

This is the FIRST TIME i ever tried the Green House Effect (GHE).  Since I didn’t have to go to work this morning, I didn’t braid my hair in any particular style.  Next time I will do a braid out instead because my hair has definition and I’m stunned!!!

My hair was slightly damp still or I should just say moist for having the shower cap on over night.

 

I could have worn this as a style had I placed a few braids in the back.  Not bad for the first time! Now it is time for me to do my hair for the holiday.

I’m still not sure which to do. They are all such beautiful women rocking beautiful hair! I have no idea which I can do for my neck length hair.  I would normally wear the halo style out when visiting family. Something simple but today I am going to a special thanksgiving dinner and thinking I need to look my best or try to at least.  LOL, we will see.  I’m not much of a fashion person.

Photo Credit Bottom Right Corner: Refined on Instagram

Photo Credit:  I found these beautiful ladies in a google search so if you know them, shout them out so I can do the photo credit.

Wish style would you rock today?

Vivisical Hair Vitamins

I haven’t taken any since that one day I began this blog.  I am debating if I will just wait or go ahead and take it.  I found this article on Vivisical about possible side affects.

http://hairmedexpress.com/does-viviscal-have-side-effects/

If you would like to order Vivisical from amazon, the link is below.  There are a lot of reviews for this product as well.

Extra Strength Hair Nutrient Tablets, 60-Tablets

Ask and It Shall Be Given

Yes, God did it again!!! I found a youtube video this morning that discussed the Inversion Method.  I heard of this before but this morning, I decided to have an open mind and kept watching various videos.  This video right here….the one below this sentence is what changed my thought process and I ran out and got the hair products to create the oil she used.

and go visit her page to see how to create your own oils!

http://youtu.be/a7ztKyww0yE?list=LLbhjk4owpBFY8RV6a9rB9cA

Youtubers have the BEST people out here because she shared valuable information and she didn’t have to share it at all! I’m very grateful!

Thank you LongAndHealthy!!!

Vintage Style Day

Okay, I’m under the dryer for my last 20 minutes to set my curls! I cannot wait to begin styling my hair.  My goal is to shape my curls like Marilyn Monroe in this picture…

I think I can create this look. We will soon see!!!  Since I am still under the dryer, I will begin adding my pictures until the final look is complete.

I began with cowashing my hair using a new product

Then I began using new rollers. I usually use the rollers with the clamps but I didn’t want to have the dents in my hair so I opted for these rollers instead.

I want to always start my process with a picture of my hair combed after washing.

Looks pretty even in the back doesn’t it? I usually use lottabody setting lotion and mouse, but instead wanted to try something different.  I’m using Beautiful Textures Curl Creme and my olive oil and coconut oil blend.

I thought I should organize my rollers to save on time.

I am glad I got one pack of the smallest rollers (orange) just in case because I needed that entire pack and wish I had a second pack to use.  Next time I will.

Okay, now it’s time to remove my rollers.  It’s 95% dry if not 98%.

and I used the clips that were holding my rollers and placed them on my hair to hold the curls in place while under the dryer for the last 20 minutes.  The majority of my curls were completely dry except for 3.  I got back under the dryer to press out any puffiness I had.

Okay, it’s time to roll!!! Before I begin taking the clamps out to unroll and set the style, I’ll let my hair cool down before I do anything to it.  I will wait about 10 minutes and then get to work!!!

First of all, it is a specific science to doing vintage hair styles! OMG, it was fun but I need to practice a little more.

These are what came out to be as close as possible.

This style looks easy but it is not! It looked better in person than how the camera displays but I still like it for me to wear on a regular basis.

I can’t wait to see who to go back in time with next week! If you want to post your own Marilyn Monroe hair, please feel free to share a link to where you are! I’d love to see it.

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Have a great weekend!