The Way I Wash

For the past few months I've been on the co-wash kick. I actually like it and how nice my hair smells afterwards. I can no longer stand my hair smelling at all!!!! It drives me CRAZY...

But I was wondering how clean my scalp was getting. I didn't really want to wash all that often (except when I go to the salon) because I didn't want to strip my hair too much. And then one day I was reading Mane and Chic's blog and the answer appeared (insert heavenly angelic chorus here)...

Shampoo your scalp not your hair. If you're going to use a sulfate shampoo, try diluting it with filtered water and use a color applicator bottle so that the shampoo only gets to your scalp.

So I started doing this January 2, 2009. And can I tell you that I love it! I use a skinny point applicator bottle

and apply diluted shampoo (last time I added a drop of peppermint oil because I was having some itching) directly to my scalp and massage.

I get the cleanliness I desire, without draying out my hair. This is definitely a staple for me in 09!!!!!

Try it and let me know how it works for you...

Bridal Hair Candy...

I coordinated my cousin's wedding, which was held December 20, 2008.

The veil she chose was beautiful, but very, very long! Her dress was absolutely stunning, especially from the back, so we wanted an opportunity to showcase the dress. So I came up with the idea of making some hair candy, or a hair fascinator.

When she arrived at the reception, her hairstylist updated her hair and added the hair accessory.

So for about $10 she had an amazing hair accessory that incorporated flowers from her bouquet and peacock feathers. I didn't do a bad job, if I do say so myself...LOL

My LHCF One Year "Hairaversary"

It has been too long since I've posted! The wedding is over and it was beautiful. I will post some pics later...

In the meantime, I celebrated my 1 Year Hairaversary with LHCF. One year ago on December 27 I began my healthy hair care journey. Thankfully I haven't had too many setbacks (just not getting as much length as I'd hope). It has been a wonderful journey and I look forward to it in the next year. I hope to full APL (armpit length) and well on my way to BSL (brastrap length) by this time next year. I will begin to post more on my New Year Hair Resolutions and what I decide to do about my regimen (if I decide to tweak it).

Enjoy some pics of my hair progress over the past year!

Will Return Soon...

I'm so sorry my lovelies that I've been M.I.A. for 2 months...my how the time flies!

I'm planning my cousin's wedding, which commences on December 20. After that time, I will officially have my life back (unless I'm in jail cuz someone from the wedding party has come up missing LOL). I will start posting regularly then.

Stay tuned because December 27 is my LHCF 1-year anniversary and you do not want to miss my progress pics comparing where I started to where I am now!