Natural Hair 101: How I actually perform my wash-n-go

 

Hello Lovies!!!

Today's blog is going to be a video demonstrating how I actually perform my wash-n-gos.  I have not mastered that whole YouTube editing thing so it's by no means done professionally.  You ladies asked for a demonstration and walk through on wash-n-gos and I have erased this blog about 7 times because writing out all of those steps is sooooooo hard.  So I figured I'd record a little video for you  walking you through the process that I use.

Keep in mind, the process is much longer.  I only did a small section of my hair because I washed and styled my hair this morning  and I am currently getting over a cold so I did not want to re wet my hair and style it from beginning to end.  That would take entirely to long.  The entire washing and styling process for me this morning took about 2 hours. 

So a few things.....I am by no means telling you how to style your hair.  If you found a method that works for you and your curls PLEASE stick to it.  I am simply giving you a demonstration on how I achieve my wash-n-gos.  There is no right or wrong way...just do you boo and do what works for you.  Also, if you are not into big hair.  Do not flip your hair upside down while diffusing.  Flipping your hair upside down creates volume automatically.  So if volume is not your thing do not flip your hair.  The same rules apply for picking your hair.  Do not pick your hair out if you are not into big hair.  Also, on day 1 hair do not go volume or pick crazy.  You want to give your hair room to grow throughout the week.  If you pick your hair on Day 1 and it looks like Day 4 hair, then by the time you actually reach day 4 hair you are just going to end up with a frizzy mess.  I hope this blog and video was helpful to you!!!

Head on over to my Youtube Channel to view the video
http://youtu.be/1EWDl13hLHo


See you in the next blog! Mwah

Moeneak

Natural Hair 101: What Products I Use

Hello Lovies!!!!!!

Happy Friday.  First let me say, thank you so much for your patience.  I had finals, and I am currently sick so it's been a very hectic time since my last blog.  Also, I want to send a special thank you to the beautiful Kenya Patterson (halfietruths) on an AWESOME Curls and Cocktails event that I had the privilege of attending a few weekends ago.  It was so great guys.  I encourage any of you to attend Natural Hair events around your community.  You meet a lot of great people and they offer some really good advice. 

Also, let me put this plug in.  On May 16, 2015 Clarksville will be having its FIRST Natural Hair Epo from 10:00am-4:00pm at Daymar Institute (2691 Trenton Road, Clarksville Tn) which I will be attending so I encourage you all to come out and have a great time with some awesome Naturals!! It is a free event but they are asking that you RSVP and get your tickets early.  I hope to see some of you all there. :)

Many of you have asked me about the products that I use for Izzie so below I will provide that information.  It might get a little long because I am breaking them down into categories (wash, conditioners, deep conditioners, oils, stylers, what I use to tame my edges, and the styling tools that I use).  I also provided the pictures of the products so you have a visual :) I do not use these products together.  I use one or the other.  So lets get started..

Shampoo: I prefer the Apple Cider Vinegar to cleanse my scalp over actual shampoo
1. I use actual shampoo on my hair about 2 times a year. My hair doesn't agree with most shampoos so I don't use them.  When I do use a shampoo I use Organix Hydrating Teatree Mint Shampoo (around $6.00 at your local drug store).  I shampoo ONLY my scalp and I massage it in circular motions.  I do not lather my whole head because as you know, shampoo dries out your hair and I already have dry hair so I have zero time for anything that will dry my hair out even more.  Once I rinse the shampoo out it flows down the rest of my hair and that is how I cleanse the ends of my hair.
2.  The second product that I use is Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar (ranges from $8.00-$16.00).  I use this product on my hair about once a month to cleanse my scalp from the product buildup.  I use 2 parts vinegar and 1 part water to dilute it.  I spray this on my scalp and massage it in circular motions also.  Rinse and I'm all done.  (I do this about 2 times while I am in the shower).

Deep Conditioners: (I deep condition once a week.  Usually on Saturday and I leave the products in my hair over night.  You don't have to deep condition overnight but I am lazy and therefore, they stay in overnight).
1. Shea Moisture Yucca and Baobab Anti-Breakage Masque with Biotin and Bamboo Extract.  Oh my word.  This stuff smells AMAZING!!! It provides great moisture for my hair and hey, Izzie loves it.
2. Trader Joe's Organic Raw Honey (around $5-$8 at Trader Joes).  I put this all over my hair with some oil (usually olive oil) place my shower cap on and I let it sit in my hair over night)
3.  Aussie 3 minute miracle ($2-$4 at your local drug store.  This product is not shown in the picture because I ran out of it and I have not repurchased.  It has great slip, moisturizes  my hair and it allows me to detangle my hair in no time. 

Cowash and Leave In: (I use the same conditioners as a cowash and a leave in.  I co-wash twice a week.)
1. Giovanni Direct Leave In ($5-$8.  I've only seen this product at Target, Vitamin World, Trader Joes and Whole Foods for my Clarksville/Nashville and surrounding viewers).  It has great slip, moisturizes  my hair and it allows me to detangle my hair in no time. 
2. Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner ($2.99-$3.99 at Trader Joes).  It has great slip, moisturizes  my hair and it allows me to detangle my hair in no time. 
3. Tresemme Naturals ($4-$6 at your local drug store.  This product is not shown in the picture because I ran out of it and I have not repurchased.  This conditioner is a staple product for me.  I've used it for the entire 5 years of my natural hair journey and I LOVE it). It has great slip, moisturizes  my hair and it allows me to detangle my hair in no time.  

Stylers: My stylers of choice are gels
1. Eco Styler Gel ($5 at Sally's Beauty Supply Store). I have tried all of the Eco Styler gels and the one listed below is my favorite and what I use 98% of the time. 
2. Eco Curl'n Styling Coctail (It was on sale for $7 at Sally Beauty Supply store when I bought it.  I don't remember the original price but I believe it is over $10).
3. Organix Hydrate and Defrizz Kukui OIl Curl Cream (it's water based and this is the only cream that I have found that works on my hair).  $5-$8 at your local drug store. 
4. Quidad Heat and Humidity Gel ($25-$40 at Ulta, depending on the size bottle that you buy).  I ONLY use this gel in the summer time because it is freaking expensive and I wash my hair way too much to spend that monthly on a gel.  BUT it is a great gel that keeps my frizz controlled in the summertime and Izzie loves it. 

Oils: I use an oil on my hair every time I wash Izzie.  I use them as a sealer to hold the moisture in my hair.
1. Jamaican Black Castor Oil ($6-$8 at Sally Beauty Supply)  I usually use the coconut oil and lavender scent.  I have no particular reason why other then the fact that I like how they smell.
2. Extra Virgin Olive Oil ($5-$15 depending on the size of the bottle). 
3. Organix Argan Oil of Morocco ($5-$8 at your local drug store). 
4. 100% pure Unrefined Coconut oil ($6-$12 at your local drug store). 

Edge Control
1. Curls Passion Fruit Curl Control Paste ($7-$10 at Sally's Beauty Supply Store, Wal-Mart, Target)
2. Crème of Nature with Argan Oil from Moroocco Perfect Edges ($5-$7 at your local drug store).
3. Pantene Pro V Texturizing Sculpting Wax ($5 and I have only seen this product at Target).

Styling Tools (My diffuser and attachment nozzle came with my blow dryer but they do sell universal attachments)
1. Denman Brush ($15-$25 at Sally's Beauty Supply).  This brush is used when I do wash and gos. 
2. Pick No clue where I purchased this pick from but pick one up.  You need it for volume.  You'll thank me later.  I promise!
3. Diffuser Attachment (circular object).  When I do wash and gos I use a diffuser attachment on the end of my blow dryer to blow dry my hair.  Again, pick one up if you like volume.  You'll thank me later.  I promise!!!!
4. Nozzle (triangle looking piece).  I use this when I want to stretch my hair and create even more volume.  (I am a big hair volume kinda gal if you can't tell)

I know this was long and I am sorry but I wanted to give you the details on what I used.  I hope this was helpful for you all.  Any questions or comments feel free to leave them below or send me an email or message. 

Love you all!!!

Mwah Moeneak