I Love Being A Mommy

Hello everyone. I just wanted to sit down and write about how much I love being a mommy. I say "mommy" because to me "mother" is so formal and uptight. I say mommy because it feels good when I say it because I have a huge grin on my face. Last night was my 10 year high school reunion. I had a pretty good time but me and Lovey left an hour early because I was ready to get home to my baby. I love Justine so much. I never knew that I could love something or someone with all my heart. She is life and love all rolled into one. She is growing before my very eyes. She is learning to talk and when she sees me she points and says "Da doo" with this goofy grin on her face. Her teeth are coming in and she is transitioning into toddler mode. I just want her to stay little forever. I just had to share what I was feeling and below you will see pictures of my little princess.

My Healthy Hair Journey and Regimen

Fellow readers-I have decided to start my healthy hair journey. It has been a long time coming. I have always envisioned having waist length hair that was thick, shiny, and beautiful. However I was always under the impression that my hair would never get beyond shoulder length so I might as well get used to it. That was until I discovered Sunshyne and Hairlista.com. OMG, there are women on this site with hair like mine, that is how I want my hair to be. It is healthy, full, and in most cases relaxed. So for the past month or so, I have been purchasing hair care products that are actually working for my hair. My hair has never felt so soft and manageable especially weeks after a relaxer. I am actually planning on stretching my relaxer for twelve weeks, which means I will not get a touch up until January of next year. I am excited for this journey and will be dedicating my blog to the wonderful changes that my hair will see. Below you will find my regimen including products that I will be using.

MY REGIMEN

Sundays

• pre-poo with cheapie conditioner, garlic powder, EVOO and honey for 1hr with plastic cap (no heat)
• wash with moisturizing shampoo
• deep condition with moisturizing conditioner 1hr with plastic cap (no heat)
• apply leave ins
• air dry using Sunshyne's Scarf Method
• moisturize and seal hair in sections
• add Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to scalp using Roots Only bottle

Wednesdays

• deep condition hair with protein conditioner for 1hr with plastic cap (no heat) or BTR (black tea rinse)
• cowash with cheapie conditioner
• apply leave ins
• air dry using Scarf Method
• moisturize and seal hair in sections
• add Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to scalp

Daily

• moisturize and seal in sections

Misc

• I relax every 12 weeks
• I trim my hair when I get my relaxer, but I just got a Splitender so I may trim once every six weeks
• Clairify once a month
• Hard Protein Treatment every 4-6 weeks (my hair looooves protein)
• Bun my hair everyday
• Sleep with satin scarf or bonnet every night (NO EXCEPTIONS)

Products used

• Shampoo-Creme of Nature Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
• Clarifying Shampoo-Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo
• Protein Conditioner-Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor
• Hard Protein Treatment-Aphogee 2 Step Treatment or Nexxus Emergencee
• Moisturizing Conditioner-Silk Elements Moisturizing Treatment
• Leave Ins-Motions Nourish Leave In
• Moisturizer-S-Curl No Drip Activator and Moisturizer (summer) Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave-In Cream (winter)
• Sealant-Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
• Co-Wash and Pre-Poo Conditioner-VO5 Moisture Milks Passion Fruit Conditioner, HE Hydralicious Restructuring Conditioner, Motions Conditioner