Relaxer Update - February 2013

   

     Prior to Relaxer: On Monday 28th January I oiled scalp with Hairveda Almond Glaze, and moisturised edges and nape with Elasta Qp Mango Butter. Some hairs around the front looked a bit straggly, but that could have been due the fact that the relaxer was due. Overall hair did not feel bad, length of hair looked pretty healthy and shiny. The back felt a bit gummy in texture  when I applied the Mango Butter so I opted out of a full moisturise and seal. My next deep condition after my relaxer was will include a protein treatment. On the Friday I oiled the ends and length of the hair using the Proclere Argan oil serum  and finger combed there was no manipulation of the hair between Monday and Friday.  

     I relaxed my hair at 10 weeks post on February 2nd 2013. My hairdresser relaxed my hair using the Organic Root Stimulator lye relaxer - normal. She applied the relaxer in 4 sections, starting with the back right section. Application of the relaxer took about 10 minutes overall. The smoothing process took another 10 minutes. My hair was neutralized using the Motion Neutralizing Shampoo, then deep conditioned using the Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing conditioner. I had a small trim, (no scalping) my leave -ins were applied ( Doo grow leave- in growth treatment, ORS rich moisturising lotion and ORS wrap foam lotion) and then roller-set. After my hair was dried it was very shiny, moisturised and full of body. 

My Doo Gro leave in growth treatment DECANTED into the Aphogee Keratin and Green tea bottle.  

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Review - Qhemet biologics Amla and Olive heavy cream

    

What they say

     Amla and Olive heavy cream - Softens and moisturises extra dry, coarse, hair. distribute a small amount on damp or dry hair. this product also can be used as a regenerative scalp butter to soften growth and smooth edges or as a overnight deep treatment. (Top ingredients include Castor oil, Olive oil and distilled water ---> in that order.)

     What I say

     I love, love, love, love this it is a rich thick cream enriched with loads of nourishing oils. I applied it to my relaxed hair after washing and deep conditioning. I specifically applied the heavy cream to my edges  my edges as I moisturised my hair for the air drying process. My edges felt moisturised and soft, yet were not greasy or wet looking or limp which can be a by product of some haircare products. The heavy cream sunk into my hair quite quickly and there wash no remaining residue. 
       I would say that it reminded me of the Elasta QP Mango butter however it was much more creamy, and had a lighter texture. The full size of this product is $16 for an 8oz jar, so it is a bit expensive. There is a 2oz jar which retails for $5.50. The 2oz jar would last quite a while, if like me you only used this product on your edges when you washed your hair. However there are edge/temple balm recipes online that any recessionista could use to whip up some product for herself.

 I have also used this to do a twist out on freshly washed hair and it really tamed the strands and made the twists nice and juicy (yes juicy)

To check out a picture of this product check the link here Amla and Olive Heavy Cream

Miss Mai
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