What the Frizz- Is this.. Pt.1

Many of us struggle with the frizzy hair. Often than not the causes behind frizzy hair could be genetics.

Yep, it could be that simple- it's Natural.
But ok, I know you don't like that answer..
So lets get the shovel out and begin to dig deeper-

Other causes of the Frizzy's - could be climate, such as the sun, DRYNESS and air pollutants... Stress in our lives and illnesses added with not so healthy diet and waaa laa people ... Frizz
For the majority of us we invoke the Frizz Hell onto ourselves and our beautiful hair!

For you product junkies out there this one is for you- too much styling products can create dryness that will make your hair feel like the Sahara dessert.
Which leads to its best friend Mr.Frizz.
Many products contain alcohol which is can cause dryness in your hair.


Next.. for those of us still hooked into the matrix of perms, chemicals, coloring, bleaching, creamy crack and so on.. Say Hi.. to the damage you are causing your hair! Yep.. can I get a Frizz up in here..

Which leads me to my next assailant's The Appliance Junkies :) You know who you are.. Those handheld devices can be like putting a gun to our Hair/Head... Ok not so dramatic- but am making a point here...

There are some of us that think we must blow dry, flat iron, curl, press and prim our Hair daily.. This often causes over drying of your hair which you know what comes next..
FRIZZ...

As much as I love- and promote Co-washing- you have to ensure the conditioner your in love with is not oil based. Other issues associated with the Frizz monster is lack of moisture and protein.
Shampoo: can over dry hair as well creating frizz beyond your wildest dreams...

Then there is Hair like mines... that is Coarse.. this has to do with genetics like I said earlier..
But coarse hair tends to need moisture as well as a proper pH balance. There are many products on market that offer pH balanced shampoo and conditioners- However move on the side of caution always...

Then we head on down the road too what you put in you will get out:- 
SO you can either take vitamin supplements as well as make some serious changes in your diet. 
Like drink more water, less sugary juices and eat more fruits and veggies..

I know it sounds BORING.. However..

The results may take longer to reveal themselves. But, in the long run you can you will LOVE the outcome. Main reason you are solving the problem from within! (My main suggestion)

So re-read.. this blog.. take notes on your self.. see where you are in my line up...
and stay tuned for part 2.. As we solve your Frizz Mystery together..
Anaiyah~

YAHALI- ROCK THE VOTE- GAP CASTING CALL-VOTE DAILY!!!

Rest in Peace.. Greggory.. Nuff Love- You and your music will be Missed..

When there's No End in Sight!!!!

I have battled with this question for many years...

I have read many articles on the subject as well asked around- How do you prevent

split ends on your hair?

How does split ends even begin? Why am I getting them in the first place? What's even more worrisome is the damage that it causes to your hair. Split ends is no banana split with hot fudge on top!

Instead its a thorn on your side that you wish would just do away..

The question remains are split ends even normal?

Are they a sign of something more dreadful going on with our hair...

From my own lab:-

(doing research on myself, days, months and years...) lol

I have come up with these simple facts..

As we examine the chart above you can identify with which type of split end you recognize..in your hair.. 

While hair growth is very normal at very different rates as some of us have hair growth faster than others. This all depending on diet, rest, stress levels and our environment!

Split ends are a sign of your hair needing moisture and regular trimming as well as a sign of poor diet... Possibly the body internally and externally is not getting enough water- Water is one of the best moisturizers known to man...

You can have a severe case of split ends by which it will take many years of moisture treatments and routine hair trimmings to put an end to your split end nightmare.
So it's not one big chop will take care of it either - in those instances.. 

Personally I would say it too about three years for me to get rid of the split end delima.

The Formula:- Co-washing, locking and sealing in moisture and routine trimming the ends of the hair.

I can now say- I really don't see any split ends. Keep in mind diet as well plays a very huge factor and coming in second would be the products you use on your hair...

Check the market for non-alcohol products, sls free and so on..Reason these products would not dry out your hair!!! Leaving your hair to look beauti

ful and healthy..

You know what they say.. when your hair feels good so do you....

Oh and I'll take the banana split with nuts please :-) only in my ice-cream and not on my head... 

Co-washing-- Quick Tip Update

It's so important to co-wash. It doesn't matter if your

100% Natural, Transitioning or Relaxed.

Co-washing makes your hair silky smooth without stripping your hair of

all the good oils that make your hair shine!!!

Prison or Freedom- Hair Heaven or Hell...

So its been almost two years and I have not had any chemicals I feel so liberated! As well as the burning desire to trim my ends.

I know I know, many say yes and others think no! But am the one that has to deal with my hair haha!!!
Ok it's not so bad, but I want to wear my hair out I feel imprisoned a bit my this transition lol; by my own Hair..

Yes am suppose to just speak of roses are red and violets are blue and my hair is perfect.. But that's not the truth..

Yes we can mentally trap ourselves. Am at the point where I want to take my processed ends and like a bad marriage walk away! Ummmm no run far far away. Lol ok but seriously it's a process.

Keep you posted! Anaiyah...

Ends, Ends, Ends... Pt.1