More curls...

 

 

Curls 1:

 

Curls 2:

My curls!

 

 

Finally??

 

I am very happy. My aunt taught me how to start properly. Practice makes perfect.

Btw, if you are looking to improve your braiding skills, purchase one of these huge hair dolls on ebay! I got mine for £20 and they are worth it! I've learned how to cornrow with them!

Protective Stylin' for winter

 

Hey guys!

I went to manchester for the weekend to visit my uncle and his wife. She did my hair for me! I did twists (as usual because they are the least time consuming to do and to take out) with afro kinky textured hair. I heard that the older they get, the better and more natural they look as they start to resemble dreadlocks. Can't wait?! The sections are quite big because I simply wanted a quick style that would allow me to tuck my hair away for the winter and pack it up throughout!

I know I decided not to let anyone do my hair since handling relaxed hair is very different to handling natural hair. I believe that unless the person doing your hair is a natural or knows how to care for that sort of hair in such a patient and caring manner, do not let them handle your hair LOL. Yes, lessons learned! My hair takes patience and cutting sections will need a little movement with the fingers -  It won't open up like a stage curtain. And that's fine - I KNOW my hair and I felt it would be better for me to join the crew of girls who did their own hair (about time!). I asked my aunt to teach me how to start off a single twist/braid. I know how to cornrow and braid already but not how to start it off with an extension. She also thought me how to twist neatly. CHECK OUT THE NEXT POST.

Regimen for this protective style? It's easier for me to do the green house method now! So yeah! Will be doing this every night. Planning to keep it in for a month!

Length Check?

 

The middle of my head grows the fastest while the front grows the slowest.

Hello Shrinkage

My Green House Method Routine

Here is the basic information on the green house method for hair growth.

This is what I do:
I do this almost every night, especially for winter time and with protective styles!
-> Before I sleep (I am used to this now because it is winter time and the beanie cap and the warmth that you will feel in your hair will make your body feel warmmm ^_^) I pack up my hair in sections, wrap a dark/thick plastic bag around my hair, tie a satin scarf around it and then wear a beanie cap over it. Super warm! Ahhh :)
-> This is optional but to increase the amount of moisture you can spray water in the air above your hair and let it settle on your hair before you put on the cap. I do this.
-> In the morning you will wake up with damp and moisturised hair. You can tell the effectiveness of the heat by the amount of water droplets in your plastic cap or bag.
-> As you sleep, the steam effect will moisturise your hair, stimulate your scalp and increase sebum production which will boost hair growth and moisture!

What I have noticed:
- My hair used to be soooo dry, but since I have been doing this method and waking up with damp hair, my hair moisture levels have improved A LOT!
- My hair thickness has increased
- My hair growth rate is increasing
- My hair is super soft!!

Verdict: The green house method has made my hair super healthy and I absolutely love it! I will continue to do it and see where it takes me!

Hi! Did another trim in September.. (second in the year)