Absolute Detox...

Hello and how's your hair today? I have good news... I'm joining the NO POO MOVEMENT. I'm going to put my hair through a lot of stress soon as I want to texturize, dye my hair all brown then dip dye it. This will obviously do plenty of damage so I'm going through a strengthening (no poo) phase - I'm not going anywhere near my straighteners, I'm not using any hair or skincare products that contain chemicals - I'm going all natural. Here's a list of products and habits I've ejected, and what I've replaced with. I'm detoxing my body completely so I can be ready and look fabulous for the summer!!!

Firstly, HAIR WASHING

As we all know, shampooing isn't really good for your hair. It strips away all the good oils, and if you shampoo often, your hair will get greasier quicker as it is trying to compensate for lost oils. I've taken out shop shampoo completely, and reduced the amount of times I wash my hair to once a week. Your hair will feel horrible at first, but then it will balance itself out after a while. I've made my own shampoo recipe which is all natural using shea butter and castile soap (so lovely, Google it!), and you will feel the difference ever a period of time.

MOISTURIZING

I hope you guys are moisturizing your hair, even if it's with a part water mixture (at the very least). If you aren't doing so, I might break down and cry for you. It is so important to moisturize your hair as it protects the hair shaft from heat damage and makes you hair smoother and glossier. I rub a small amount of cocoa/shea butter, or any good natural oils I have and rub through my wet hair after washing. When I blow dry, the oil is spread evenly and gives my hair a fabulous shine :)

DEEP CONDITIONING

I've already done a post on this but I cannot stress enough how important it is to do this regularly  Every other time I wash my hair I do this and will make such a difference. (Click here to see post)



NAIL CARE

I recently bought some Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Treatment, it's so good and I've seen such an improvement over a few weeks. Check it out, and along with regularly creaming your hands, cuticles and nails, your nails will be strong and sturdy in just a few weeks (no word of a lie, please believe me).



FOOD

Believe me when I say I love food. It's amazing, and tasty and just all things wonderful. However I've had to put aside my favourite snacks for a while and take up some good healthy eating. It's good to detox and clean out your body - from the inside.

 I've started to eat fruits and porridge for breakfast (see photos) and you might not notice a change at first, but then after a few weeks you will notice your hair being shinier, your skin healthy and have a glow, and feel all round fabulous. It's so worth it people, so put the chocolate away ;)


Hope you guys are able to carry this out, and your motivation should be that hot summer bod!
Check y'all later ;)
MOSAS
(make others stop and stare)

Straight Conditioning...

Hello and how's your hair today? I did my research as promised and I got some deep conditioning ideas and I really hope this helps a lot of people! My first and probably best idea is the Brazilian Keratin Treatment - I know you're supposed to save best till last but it was just too good.

Organix Ever Straight Brazilian Keratin Therapy 30 Day Smoothing Treatment Review

It is quite a mouthful, but trust me it totally makes up for it. To sum it up, it's a home treatment that DEEP conditions, straightens, and beautifies your hair all in one go. It's hard to believe but it's absolutely true. It contains a substance called keratin which is what your hair is made of anyway, and essentially the whole process is coating your hair in this substance that protects from harsh weather, stops frizz and crazy curling, and most importantly if you have over processed hair from perms, dyes, and anything else, will save your hair with the deep conditioning.

Also, it smells GORGEOUS.

I'm going to run through the basic steps and really show you how easy and simple it is.

1) In the box, there is a shampoo provided which is supposed to completely strip your hair of all oils and moisture. Important to note that you shouldn't condition your hair afterward as it will stop the keratin from reaching the cuticles. After washing with this, you hair will feel very dry and it will be at it's most vulnerable so you have to be gentle when towel drying.

2) Towel dry hair until approx. 80% dry, (or just slightly dryer than damp) and part hair into 2 or 4 sections so it's easier to manage. Pour the treatment into some sort of container so that a fine tooth comb can fit in it. Using the comb, start at the roots and work your way down to the tip, spreading an even amount of the cream through your hair in 2 inch sections. Leave on for 30 minutes.

3) After the 30 minutes, blow-dry your hair with a brush or if you have an air brush (like me, invest in one it makes drying hair soooo much easier) use this as it has a brush attachment. Then using straighteners (preferably 230ºC = 446ºF) straighten sections of your hair about 7 - 10 times each in 2 inch sections. There's no need to panic as there is heat protection in the treatment.

4) Your hair should feel and look glossy, shiny and healthy. You mustn't put you hair in a hairband, tuck it behind your ears or bend it in anyway for 48 hours or it will take the shape. If it does happen, straighten it out. After 48 hours, wash hair out with sulfate free shampoo and conditioner. (I've read a lot of reviews on the keratin therapy shampoo and conditioner and it does not seem to be good. However the Nourishing Coconut Milk shampoo and conditioner by Organix seem to be very good and I've used it myself. They also smell heavenly!)

5) Voila! Your hair is done! I also bought the Brazilian Keratin Therapy Anti-Breakage Serum which is PERFECT. It adds shine, gloss, de-frizzes and tops up the treatment, making it last longer.

Honestly guys, you can thank me later.

I've done the process and I am astounded with the results. I feel so happy that I've found a straightening, de-frizzing, deep conditioning treatment in one bottle and I encourage you to do the same!

MOSAS
(make others stop and stare)
Love y'all!!!!
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