Length Check Feb 26th 2013

Length Check

I did a length check back when I relaxed my hair in Late February. I'm just getting around to posting it. As for length checks I don't really favour doing them so much because I dont want to become all obsessive with it but once in a while I do get around doing it.

This time I used my length check T Shirt... Here's where I was at as of February 25th or 26th?? Uhh whenever..Lol! :)

Length just as is

Length pulled to longest point with hand.

COMPARED TO LAST CHECK

Length check Jan 31. -Pulled-

Length Check jan 31- Just as is-

So... This is where I was from last relaxer like 3 weeks ago. I would say I'm about grazing APL but from the second picture It seems as if I have passed it. I dont want to claim it so I probably wont for now. My has grown alot compared to when I just started. Believe me! Because I was one of those girls who was like "Maan, my hair is not growing and Im doing all this" Sometimes I even felt like I was doing it in vain. I dont think like that now. I know my hair is growing and all I have to do is be patient. 

Now I get all kind of comments on my hair like 

"I wish I had your hair"

"You hair is beautiful"

"Is that your real hair"

"Go take out those tracts you have in"

I honestly just laugh them off and they make me feel so proud that I am accomplishing what I set out to do.

Bye!

Chloe <3

Self-relaxed for the first time

I am so proud of my self right now I dont even care that I burned myself in areas (tehee!)

For 2013 I really wanted to stop going to the salon to get my hair done so I decided to start relaxing my own hair and saving $120xcd that I could use for something else. So I upped and purchased my own sprush (TC2030) and all my goodies.

I have to say it wasnt an easy task and it took a while. What made it so difficult is that the week when  wanted to get my hair relaxed my hot water heater broke so I put it off for one week hoping we'd get it fix but that not possible right now (Gosh I hate repair men sometimes!). And I could take it anymore so me? I got my tubs and buckets of warm water prepared to wash out my relaxer and stuff. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do

1. The day before you oiled my scalp with coconut oil. I always did this when I would go to the salon to get my hair relaxed. Then on relaxer day I based my scalp with vaseline. Coated the length of my hair with Roux Porosity -> PM Detangler + PM Supercharged Moisturizer. Divided my hair in for sections and then each section into smaller parts to make the relaxer process easier and quicker. <-This was very helpful

2. Since I am first timer I decided to do the half and half method starting with the back section. Set the timer on my ipad for 20 mins. The back section-applying relaxer and smoothing- left me with 9 mins to spare on the timer . Washed out the relaxer and applied Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor for about 4 mins -> washed that out neutralized with ORS Creamy Poo. I must have gotten all that relaxer out cause I washed 3x to be extra sure and all three times the soap suds what white.

3. Stepped out the shower and did the same to the front section. This time I had about 8 mins remaining on the timer. Washed out the relaxer and did my mid protein step and then neutralized.

4. Washed my hair again with PM Wild ginger shampoo and then applied PM SS Daily Treatment for 5 mins and the DC with ORS Replenishing Conditioner w/heat for 30 mins under the dryer.

5. Finally rinsing that and being able to step out the shower I towel dried for 2 mins and applied DB Vanilla Delight Leave in and PM SS Serum. I decided to roller-set in jumbo roller and when I was fully dried I Applied Aphogee Green Tea Reconstructor and then saran wrapped for 10 minutes. Took that down M&S with DB Transitioning Creme and Grapeseed oil. Wrapped that back up and went to bed. Whew! I was tired >.>

6. When I was finished I think it was 11:20pm and I had work the next day so I was glad to go to bed.

My Assessment
   Honestly, I have to I am pretty proud of myself for my first time and the added pressure of the broken heater. I got nearly all the hair smooth bone straight except for an inch wide -finger long- area at the crown of my head that was under-processed. However, I really don't mind . I did burn myself at two points to both sides of my head but they are not a big deal. 

This is something I will DEFINITELY do again. This was my first time I would score myself 8.5/10 and you know there is always room for improvement so I will get better! :D

I dont have any pictures of the process cause I wanted to get it over with right away. But these are the results ->

RESULTS

Edges: Not so straight cause I forgot to smooth properly. -was jamming to Bruno Mars lol!

After relaxer!

Chloe <3

My Experience : Paul Mitchell Supercharged Moisturizer

PM Supercharged Moisturizer

In my latest post I talked about the new products that I purchased and I will be trying for the new year.  A reader was interested in purchasing one of the products as a DC and asked my to try it out that way and I did. Here's my assessment.

Product claims:

PM Supercharged Moisturizer is formulated with Panthenol, soy proteins and vitamin E provide added conditioning and protection and aloe, chamomile, rosemary and jojoba leave hair super shiny. This moisturizer provides an intense dose of moisture for dehydrated hair,boosts shine and improves elasticity and makes hair healthier and more manageable.

Price:

$12.38 USD/$33.64XCD

From Ebay.

My Experience:

Initially, I bought this product not as a DC but to coat the length of my hair while I am relaaxing. However, since a reader requested that I try it because they were seeking a PM DC .. I decided "Heck! Why not!" Lol. Anyway.. Satturday I washed instead I peproo my scalp and hair with HTGE for about to hours. I was cleaning my room so I dont remmeber exactly how long it took me could be more than two hrs. It was my day for hard protein (egg+ light protein conditioner) for 30 minutes. I have to say I dont hate it but I kind of dont like it. It did soften and made my hair manageable which is what I wanted since doing hard proteins leave my hair HARD. It wasnt that **OMG! my Hair is so soft hairorgasm kind of feeling** I think that can be blamed on the fact that I didnt use enough because I was so ready to get done with this hair washing business. Basically, It does what it says it will. I don't know about the added shine cause my hair is all shiny on its own. I will try it again though and see if it gives me that feeling :).. This time I'll use enough! haha.

Star Rating:

*3.5/5 * * *

Chloe<3