Yarn Braids Be Gone! (Update)

Hey All!

I am back...officially! (LOL) I have taken nearly a year long hiatus from haircare due to my beloved Yarn Braids. It has only been 4 days and I miss them terribly. I kept them in way past their due date (4 months), and my poor edges paid for it; not to mention I made my bald spots worse. Gosh darn Traction Alopecia. (A form of Alopecia, Alopecia meaning hair loss, that is caused from pulling, or force being applied to the hair, caused by braids in my case.) My hair started to lock within the braid, making it extra difficult to remove them. It felt like I was really trying to undo Locs. The process took me about 3 days on and off. I lost a lot of hair in the process.


Honestly, I have forgotten how to care for my 4a hair, and my old regimen. I feel like a Natural Newb, though I am a 3 year veteran. Besides the hair falling out, I also cut my hair back up to SL back in March. Did not enjoy that too much, but it was needed, and I actually liked the Bob look. As far as length goes, I am about where I use to be, APL, I will know for sure when I straighten my hair, which I will be doing for the holidays.

I did NOT miss the mission of trying to hide my bald spots, and I have seemed to misplace all of my headbands, so it seems as though I have to start a new collection. As you can see, I am in sort of a hair funk at the moment, hopefully it does not last too long. I have to stock up on a bunch of products, and perhaps trying some new ones, since my hair has seemed to redefine the word DRY. (Lol) Oh and I will doing Hairdrenaline again, that may help get my hair to grow back.

Anyway, I just wanted to give you all an update on me, and the status of my hair. When I find a new regimen, you guys will be the first to know!






~Naomi 

Election Day

Hey All!

I know I have not been on here in forever. Life has been super hectic lately. In the time since my last blog, I finished Cosmetology school (yay me!) and now I am a certified Bartender (go figure lol).

I know that this is a place of hair (Lol) but what I really would like to talk about is this year's Election. I know that everything is all said and done, and I hope all of you exercised your right as an American citizen, and cast your vote. I can proudly say that I am a Democrat, and if my President is elected again, I am excited to see how else he will improve our country. Though whomever is elected  ultimately shapes this entire nation for the next 4 years, and possibly whatever predecessor follows.

I hope all of you let your voice be heard!





....On another note, I am FINALLY taking out my second set of Yarn braids (this year), well in a week or two. I have to say, I am excited. I miss washing my hair. I will be updating on that as soon as possible; so stay tuned!






~Naomi

Organic Root Stimulator Herbal Cleanse Review

Hey all!

I am back, and with a review! If most of you been following me for a while you would know that my favorite my favorite protective style is Yarn Braid, also known as Genie Locs.

The problem has always been cleansing my scalp. Diluted shampoo always seemed to leave a film on, and conditioning...forget it! I had to figure out something quick because between dirt and my natural oils building out, my scalp seemed to take on a grayish hue; definitely not cute!

Now I know I have said that Baking Soda, Water, and Apple Cider Vinegar, paired with a tooth brush worked fine, But that required being rinsed out well otherwise it would leave a white residue on your scalp or hair (yarn) itself. It is actually pretty good for Locs as well.

I wanted to use it a few times before I could say how well it worked and whether I liked it it, and by the 3rd use, I fell in love.



The ingredients list as:
Ingredients: Water Aqua, AlcoholTetrahydroxypropyl, Aloe Vera Aloe Barbadensis, Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine, Wheat Amino Acids, FD&C Blue No. 1 CI 42090, Kola Nut Extract Cola Acuminata, Nettle Extract Urtica Dioica, Lavender Oil Lavandula Angustifolia, Basil Oil Cocimum Basilicum


The directions for use are: Directions to cleanse scalp: Apply a generous amount directly to the hair and massage. Let sit on hair for 1 minute. Remove residue with a warm damp towel. Directions to cleanse hair: Apply a small amount of product to towel, wipe each braid, lock or twist individually to refreshen hair. For a deeper cleansing: Saturate hair with Herbal Cleanse and wrap hair with a warm moist towel. Leave on for 15 minutes and wipe out residue with towel.

Which is not so bad for something that is considered a"dry shampoo". Though technically there is a wet aspect to it..


It brought it from a local Beauty Supply Store (BSS) for $4.99 USD. Used it 3 times and only have gotten through a quarter of the bottle, which is 8.5 fl oz.

It smells of alcohol mixed with lavender which I did not like at first but it gives the scalp a refreshing feel, it would not cleanse if it did not have alcohol in it.

I do not really wait the 15 minutes, just until I have saturated my entire scalp by following the parts from my hairline to nape; which is vertical, all the way until I reach the other side of my head.
Then like the directions said, I use a warm water and dampen my towel and follow the same sections and rub vigorously.

Yes dirt will get on the towel but essentially that is the point. Grossly enough how I check if it is clean is to scratch my scalp and see if any dirt is underneath my nail. If so, I add a bit more cleanser to the spot desired and take my damp towel and rub some more. FYI: rinse and re-dampen between sections!

Altogether the whole process can take 25-30 minutes. To combat the dryness the cleanser causes due to the alcohol. I spray Ginseng Miracle Wonder 8 Oil on my scalp. So not only is my scalp freshly cleaned, but moisturized.

You can use any oil of your preference though, massage it in, or applied with an applicator bottle. I just found that the spray is easier because my braids are waist length. (WL)

I love, love, love this product. I rate it 4/5 only because of the smell and the labeling says that you do not need water when in actuality you do.