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St-Lucia (aka) Firefly..Small Update Premium Fotki Member

St-Lucia (aka) Firefly..Small Update
So far this has been a long and rewarding journey. This is the healthiest my hair has been since I was a little girl and I pray that I can see my ultimate goal within the near future. I went from relaxed, damaged and over processed hair to natural (one of the best things I ever did) back to relaxed (texlaxed). This time around, I'm armed with the right tools and support thanks to the wonderful women on BHM, FOTKI & LHCF. I'm still working on a few things but at least I KNOW MY HAIR NOW and I've learned to listen to it. With the help of all you AMAZING WOMEN I can't go wrong!!!!


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FOR THOSE OF YOU THAT ARE INTERESTED IN HEALTH, ENERGY AND OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE VISIT MY WEBSITE:


www.thegreatproduct.com/monaviesuccess

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CURRENT REGIMEN:

-Cathy Howse Challenge - started 1/12/08 and will continue forever!

-KISS Challenge - started 10/24/08 (Finished)
-KISS TOUGH LOVE BOOT CAMP PLEDGE - started 2/10/09

-Relaxer: Mizani Butter Blends {touch-up every 3-4 months}
-CURRENTLY ON A 24 WEEK STRETCH!! (Completed 5/9/09)

-Touch-ups:
2/16/08 Trimmed 1 to 1 1/2 inches all over
5/25/08 No trim
8/1/08 Trimmed 1/2 to 1 inch
11/22/08 Trimmed 1 inch
5/9/09 (DIY Dusted - Sister did touch-up)
8/14/09 Dusted (DIY for touch-up and dusting) Best touch-up yet!!
11/5/09 Dusted (DIY for touch-up and dusting) Even better touch-up!!!

-Henna/Indigo: 1/26/08, 2/20/09

-Only Comb my hair 1x per week (wash day) and no brushing.

-Wash w/shampoo 1x per week (CON or ORS Olive Oil Aloe shampoo)

-Conditioner wash (sometimes 1x per week) with what ever is laying around. As of the end of Sept 2008 - I sometimes wash with CON shampoo or ORS Olive Oil Aloe shampoo instead of conditioner washing when my scalp feels extra dirty.

-Deep Condition 1x per week w/heating cap on dry hair before wash(Mane & Tail mixed with EVOO, coconut oil, peppermint oil, SAA, Roux Porosity Control, Amla oil & Motions Moisturizing conditioner).
-Clarify with Baking Soda mixed in with my shampoo when I feel it's needed. (Usually 1x per month)

-Leave-ins: (Favorites) Rusk Smoother, Giovanni Direct, NTM Silk Touch Leave-in, ORS Olive Oil lotion, ORS Olive Oil Cream (on ends only), Lacio Lacio, Frizz Ease Serum, NTM Serum, Mane & Tail(also as leave-in). In my spray bottle for added moisture & strength - S-Curl, Infusium 23, Distilled water. ETA: As of 2/20/09 - Started using Silken Child for added moisture. ETA: Silken Child doesn't do much for me so I'll use up what I have but I won't buy again.

-Oils for sealing: Coconut oil, Vatika oil, Amla oil and ORS Olive Oil Creme (for last 2-3 inches of hair only). ETA: As of January 2009: Mostly using Amla oil & Cocunut oil to seal - AMLA OIL HAS SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASED MY SHEDDING (now I add even more to my deep conditioner, coat each section of my hair with Amla oil and then apply my condish mix to each section, seal with amla & coconut everyday/night). I'm still heavily coating the last 2-3 inches with ORS Olive Oil Creme.


Because of work outs and performing on stage, I don't perspire......I SWEAT......A LOT....so I wear braid outs 95% of the time. I spray my hair at night with distilled water mix, add Rusk Smoothers, Mane & Tail or Lacio Lacio (sometimes all of the above), seal w/ oil, add Serum then put into 3-4 braids (2 braids if I'm lazy). In the morning I add leave-ins & oil to the ends of my braids then unravel the braids for a braidout or braidout puff/pony sometimes leaving a few pieces hanging out in front. Whenever my band performs, I wear a braid out and I don't have to worry about sweating out my hair since my new growth blends in. I believe air drying and limiting heat use has made an incredibly positive difference in the health and growth of my hair.

I have tons of different rollers but I've realized that I'm too lazy and don't have the patience to sit under a dryer for the amount of time it takes to dry. I'll continue to try and overcome this problem. As of January 2009 - I've found that using mesh rollers works better for me (cuts down on drying time) but I've realized that rollersetting is only good for me within the first 8 weeks after a relaxer. If I go too far past that time, my newgrowth is too unrulely & I don't want to use any extra heat blowing out or flat ironing my roots. I also need to find something to add to my hair to help hold the curl that doesn't make my hair hard. I've tried using a very small amount of Lotta Body with a large amount of water. I can't seem to find the right balance. If I use enough to hold the curl, it makes my hair hard/dry and if I use less, it doesn't hold the curl at all.(curls don't last more than 1/2 hour)

-Vitamins: Womens multi, Calcuim w/vitamin D, 1000 mg Flax seed oil, 81 mg Apirin and I drink Monavie faithfully. ETA: As of the beginning of February -Womens multi, Calcuim w/vitamin D, 1000 mg Flax seed oil, Chlorella, Spirulina, Super Green Max Plus, 81 mg Apirin and I drink Monavie faithfully. ETA: Mid 2/09 started taking Chlorophyll

Need to start taking extra iron daily for my anemia, sprinkling ground flax seed on my cereal & oatmeal faithfully and drinking more water.


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GOALS:

Full APL by the end of 2008 - Accomplished 11/22/08

Full BSL by summer 2009, hopefully

MBL by the end of 2009

Wish me Luck ;~)

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Since:
Sunday, February 12, 2006
Gender:
Female gender
Age:
43
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Married
Ethnicity:
Black/African descent
Height:
Average
Religion:
Christian - other
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Interests:
Music, Singing, Hair, Fitness & Health
Sports:
Golf
Music:
Everything
Movies:
Anything Sci-Fi (Adventure) with great special effects. Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, Aeon Flux
Television:
No. 1 Ladies Detective, Torchwood, Dr. Who, Hell's Kitchen, CSI (All). There's just too many to count
Heroes:
God & My mother
Books:
Anything Nora Roberts
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