Broke but workin’ it!

I tried the Ors Olive Oil Regular no lye relaxer for the first time and I really like it. I am very wary about relaxing my hair anymore because the last two times part of my hair wound up underprocessed. However this one got my hair just about the right texture.

I think next time I might actually relax bone straight. Given that it’s been about three years since I’ve done that it’ll be a nice change.

I did miss a little spot in my nape though. I think the gloves that come with it are thicker than I’m used to using and next time I’ll use my own non latex gloves.

I also purchased myself some flexirods I got the red ones and I hope they aren’t too small. I also got another container of Elasta QP Mango Butter because I don’t find it locally and my hair just LOVES it. I still need some more Profectiv Mega Growth. I didn’t realize how low I was last night until I went to treat my hair after my relaxer. And now looking at the page I think I should’ve bought it last night that’s actually cheaper than I find it anywhere locally.

Until I get my creams I have some Pantene daily moisturizer. Not my favorite thing because it’s really heavy but, it’ll do for now.

I think I’m gearing up to try henna too. I’ve been doing a TON of research and have bookmarked the threads here at LCHF and been reading elsewhere about it. I’d be really excited to have good results from henna. I’ve been interested in trying henna for years but was always scared I’d screw up and my hair would fall out. Hopefully next month I will make henna the experiment. I keep picturing a hella cute indigo black flexirod set swingin off of my head.

Skin news.

My skin has been freaking out. All week since I’ve had the flu I haven’t had the energy to really keep up with my skin care regiment. And my skin is suffering. I’ve got a minor chin area break out and my skins been really more oily than usual. Not surprising given that I had a fever.

I’ve been using the Queen Helene’s Grapeseed peel off masque twice a week for about a month and I really like it. It leaves my skin really soft and it’s a little more refined. I actually like it better than the Neutrogena pore perfecting mask. Not only is it cheaper for more but, it actually feels better on the skin and I like the results quite a bit more.

I super exfoilated my body last night. I am still really in love with my bath brush. I also really like the new body wash I’ve been using. The Oatmeal and Shea butter wash. The unseasonably cold weather has made my skin so dry and flaky this has been a godsend. And it’s reasonably priced.

The smell is a little more perfumey than I would like. Not unpleasant though. Vanilla-ish. It goes well with my nighttime body butter.

I think that’s about all for now. Tonight I am going to moisturize my hair, and try to braid it. Try. If I get too frustrated I will bun and wrap it.

Starting point length pictures coming up soon.