So Thankful

Hello everyone! I just wanted to take the time to share some wonderful things that have taken place in my life.  Maybe this will encourage someone else to be patient and keep the faith.  One of my favorite scriptures is Phil. 4:19`"But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."  I've been holding on to this inspirational thought for the last two years regarding a lot of things in my life.  Well, this Tuesday I finally got a job teaching 2 classes at a community college in my area. I've been applying this entire time over and over, but it just seemed like I couldn't get my foot in the door. I'm so happy and grateful to God for this opportunity and for teaching me that no matter what's going on~Keep trusting him!!!

Now the second big thing to me....yesterday the President, yes, President Barak Obama came to my hometown and my alma mater, University of Central Missouri.  I got the chance of a lifetime to hear him speak and it was an amazing event.  I've seen the speeches on television, but it was nothing to compared to physically being there.  I'm grateful for that opportunity as well.

I know my blog focuses on hair related things, but I just wanted to share some things with you all. My schedule is about to get busy, but I plan to always take time out to maintain my blog. I will have some updates coming up soon. 

Have a blessed day my friends!!!

Blessed Tresses

(Updated) Wash Day

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Hello everyone~I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July!

Today was wash day for me and I had one of the best wash day's ever. It's been a long time since I've actually enjoyed dealing with my hair.  I'm 13 weeks post and my new growth is kicking in, however, I was trying to decide if I wanted to end my stretch due to some shedding and breakage I had.  After washing my hair, I decided not to texlax and to proceed with my routine.

13 weeks post

Anyway, I used my Silk Elements moisturizing shampoo, then deep conditioned with Silk Elements Megasilk Olive moisturizing treatment (I'll review this later) for about 45 minutes.  After I washed the conditioner out, I decided to try something new for air drying. I watched some tutorials from a LaToya Jones (ToyaJtv). I sprayed my hair with Chi Keratin Mist, applied Hawaiian Silky 14 n 1 for my leave-in, and sealed with grapeseed oil.  I used my Motions Foaming wrap and put it on my hair to help with drying flat and straight, then put my satin scarf on and let it dry.  I must say that I was quite pleased with the results. 

That's all for now...be blessed!!!

♥♥Blessed Tresses♥♥

Special K~Thank You!!!

Hello everyone~I'm sorry it's been so long, but I've had a lot going on in life.  I want to give a special thank you to Special K (Kendra): http://www.healthyhairbyspecialk.com/ for blessing me with this wonderful curling wand and a card with some much needed words of inspiration.  She had a giveaway on her site and I was the lucky winner. I'm so excited and can't wait to use it.  If you have not checked out her blog or Youtube channel (SpecialK0771) you are missing a treat. She is a very sweet lady and offers a lot of great hair information.  Thanks again Kendra!!!

Help for Breaking Hair

This graphic has helped me so much with shedding and breakage.  http://www.blackhairinformation.com/ 



Hello

Please forgive me for being away so long...I have been so busy with life in general. However, I'm still on my hair journey and have been researching various topics and trying new products.  I'm currently involved in two challenges, so I'm trying to stay focused on reaching some small goals I've made for myself.  While researching I ran across http://www.blackhairinformation.com/.  There is so much helpful information here.  If you've never checked it out, please do so.

Have a blessed evening :-)

Blessed Tresses (Robin)

Garlic Mix for Shedding

Hello ladies, I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a very Happy New Year!!!

 

Garlic Powder

Since my last long stretch I've been having some issues with shedding and a little breakage.  At first I didn't really pay much attention to it, but my ends in the middle of my hair started looking thin to me. I decided to trim my hair a few months before I relaxed to even it up, so I went from MBL back to BSL.  However, I wasn't upset because health before length.  The shedding seemed to be excessive, so I started researching hair forums and Youtube for some help.  While researching and watching videos I ran across an oil mix used for shedding: garlic powder, olive oil, and Dabur amla oil.  I got a bottle and mixed a teaspoon of garlic powder with olive oil and amla oil (estimate the amount).  I let it sit for a day and then prepooed my hair covered with a plastic bag for an hour the next day.  I washed the garlic oil mix out and deep conditioned my hair for about an hour, then finished with moisturizing and sealing, then air drying.  I did not experience my hair smelling like garlic or being dry as some people have experienced.

 

I have to say that the shedding slowed down a lot and immediately.  My shedding was so bad that I could run my hand down my hair and it would have quite a few strands with the white bulb at the end in it.  It was way more than the normal amount, but after using this mix I'm only seeing maybe two to four strands now when I comb my hair or run my hands down it while moisturizing and sealing.  I am so relieved because I'm on a mission to thicken my hair and grow back to MBL.  So, if you are experiencing shedding, research some things to help stop it and perhaps give this mix a try.  Thanks for stopping by ladies and have a blessed evening!

 

Blessed Tresses 

Liebster Award

Hi ladies…I feel so honored to be nominated for this award by one of my newest friends in the blog world: Vienna @ http://persiannamedgirl.blogspot.com/

 

How the Liebster Award works:
1. Answer the 11 questions that the tagger set for you.
2.  Choose 11 bloggers who you would like to give the Liebster Award.
3.  Create 11 questions for the bloggers you have tagged with the award to answer.

Vienna’s Questions

1.      What comes to mind when you think of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

I think of a land filled with history, windmills, canals, and beautiful landscapes.

2.      Online or Offline shopping? Online

3.      What mobile phone do you have?  iPhone 4s

 4.      All time favorite TV-show?  Scandal (can’t think of anything old)

 5.      What do you tend to splurge on?  Purses, shoes, and makeup

6.      Favorite quote?  "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt!"~Abraham Lincoln

7.      Why did you start blogging?  To document my hair journey

8.      How many siblings do you have?  7

9.      All I want for Christmas is.....?  A great time with family

10.  What is your favorite scent? Sweet Pea (Bath and Body Works)

11.  Ever heard of the country Surinam? (lol that's where I'm from)

No, but I googled it to find out more (I’m a research geek lol)

My Questions

1.      If you could live in an exotic place, where would it be?

 

2.       What are your plans for New Year’s? 

 

3.      How are you wearing your hair right now?

 

4.      What is your favorite part of your hair regimen? 

 

5.      Why did you start blogging?

 

6.      Do you have a YouTube channel?

 

7.      What kind of mobile phone do you have?

 

8.      Where do you live? 

9.      Do you have any hobbies? 

10.  Who is an inspiration to you? 

11.   What’s your favorite color?

I Tag:

(if you've already been tagged and wish to answer my questions anyway you may do so in the comments)

 

http://www.6footlonghair.com/

http://blutifulblaqhair.blogspot.com/

http://www.diaryofahairobsession.com/

http://www.fromshorttolong.com/

http://hairlyobsessed.blogspot.com/

http://hairandhealth.blogspot.com/

http://itsok2bu-nique.blogspot.com/

 

I couldn't find anyone else who hadn't already been tagged...so, if you read this and you weren't tagged and wish to do it, let me know so I can read your responses.

 

HAVE A BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON!!!