Re: jamaicacurl

by sweetdrk1 10th November 2010, 4:49 pm

jamaicacurl wrote:I've been so tired lately. Didn't do my ayurvedic tx last week because I was frantically doing last minute things for the trade/craft show on saturday. It went very well! Now I have a lot on my plate between work and my business...but it's all good!

I've been wearing my hair in buns for the last week. For some reason my usual regimen is not working out so well since the temperature has been dropping more. I need to figure it out but until then, I'm sporting buns. I may even straighten my hair next week. We'll see.

I'm also thinking about colouring my hair soon. Not too drastic..just a dark brown but light enough to be noticeable. I go through this urge to colour my hair once a year LOL! Any recommendations for a good at home hair colour brand? And/or tips for DT before or after colouring?

CONGRATS for a successful show!

by jamaicacurl 10th November 2010, 9:07 pm

Thank you Sweet! What are you working on these days?
Love your new pic!

by sweetdrk1 10th November 2010, 9:22 pm

I have been so lazy! I need to get started folks are making requests!

by CurlyChefRobin 11th November 2010, 1:01 pm

Hi - your hair is beautiful!

Just saw your coconut milk recipe. Can you freeze the leftover milk for later use? I added some coconut milk to my DC and I loved it!

by jamaicacurl 12th November 2010, 2:10 pm

CurlyChefRobin wrote:Hi - your hair is beautiful!

Just saw your coconut milk recipe. Can you freeze the leftover milk for later use? I added some coconut milk to my DC and I loved it!

Hey CurlyChef! I've never tried freezing the leftover but I think it's certainly worth a try!

by SisterBoyd 12th November 2010, 4:13 pm

I use cellophane which is temporary and will wash out after 6-8 washes. But I use it so often that it has penetrated the first few layers of my cuticle...I have roots.

I always prepoo before I do any shampooing or clarifying. I shampoo before I cellophane. I use a super moisturizing pre-poo and then I follow with a protein DC since I do it so often.

I think following Blondie's suggestions on her page is also a great way to keep your hair healthy through any coloring.

by jamaicacurl 12th November 2010, 8:26 pm

SisterBoyd wrote:I use cellophane which is temporary and will wash out after 6-8 washes. But I use it so often that it has penetrated the first few layers of my cuticle...I have roots.

I always prepoo before I do any shampooing or clarifying. I shampoo before I cellophane. I use a super moisturizing pre-poo and then I follow with a protein DC since I do it so often.

I think following Blondie's suggestions on her page is also a great way to keep your hair healthy through any coloring.

Ooh thanks for the tips SisterBoyd! And I will check Blondie's CSJ for more tips. Question: What is "cellophane"?
Update: Nevermind, I looked it up (duh!) I'm going to look into that next time I go to Sally's. I see that it gives just a tint. I'd like a noticeable colour since my hair is so black. Do you think if I get a lighter colour cellophane, my hair my be noticeably lighter without sunlight?

by SisterBoyd 13th November 2010, 4:06 am

No cellophane only deposits color and doesn't lift. If you have lighter patches or gray then you can get the affects of highlights without the harshness of bleaching. I have a lot of gray so I have multiple levels of color.

by sweetdrk1 27th November 2010, 11:06 am

Hey how was the holiday? Did you shop on black Friday?

by KinkyNappyHappy 28th November 2010, 11:07 am

Hey JCurl...

How was your Thanksgiving? I thought about you yesterday when I wore my hat!! I have it on in my avatar!! Thanks again......can't wait to wear the black one!!!

I need to go back a few pages in your thread. I want to try your bath oil recipe!!

Take Care.....

by jamaicacurl 29th November 2010, 12:03 am

SisterBoyd wrote:No cellophane only deposits color and doesn't lift. If you have lighter patches or gray then you can get the affects of highlights without the harshness of bleaching. I have a lot of gray so I have multiple levels of color.

Sorry, it's been a while! I may try the cellophane just to see. I only have 1 gray hair, right now, but I'm still interested to see how it will look.

sweetdrk1 wrote:Hey how was the holiday? Did you shop on black Friday?

Hey Sweet! I did not shop on Black Friday! Did that once a few years ago and I'll NEVER do that again! LOL I was in Florida for Thanksgiving so I spent time by and in the pool, and hung out with friends!

KinkyNappyHappy wrote:Hey JCurl...

How was your Thanksgiving? I thought about you yesterday when I wore my hat!! I have it on in my avatar!! Thanks again......can't wait to wear the black one!!!

I need to go back a few pages in your thread. I want to try your bath oil recipe!!

Take Care.....

Hey KNH, I was just in the Makeup thread and saw your avi!! I like! So you got it to fit again huh? LOL I need to make some more of that bath oil myself!

by sweetdrk1 29th November 2010, 12:55 am

Bath oil? I missed that, let me go back

by SisterBoyd 29th November 2010, 9:10 pm

Pool...Thanksgiving! Man! I need to go with you JC Wink

by ChrsLvsBks 1st December 2010, 11:42 pm

Glad you enjoyed friends at Thanksgiving. Plus you were in FL, and got to enjoy the sun poolside, how fun!

Anything new on the hair front?

by sweetdrk1 8th January 2011, 11:01 am

Happy New Year JC! I hope the holidays were good. I am sure the boys were pleased!

by jamaicacurl 10th January 2011, 6:17 pm

Hey ladies! Sorry I've been MIA. I've been going through some things lately in my personal life. I've decided to make some changes in 2011 to pursue my own happiness. It's not going to be easy but it's got to be done. Please pray for me Smile

Nothing new to report on the hair front. I've been so distracted with my personal issues that I haven't even done an ayurvedic treatment in a long time. I need it badly though. Other than that, I'm re-focused on my business as well. I've been working on many custom orders that I haven't had a chance to re-stock. So many things to do, so little time.+

by SisterBoyd 10th January 2011, 9:16 pm

JC *HUGS* I hope everything works out for you just the way you and the Lord would like it to. I hope your holiday break was enjoyable Wink

by BlondeByDesire 10th January 2011, 9:25 pm

My prayers are with you JC.

Happy New Year.

by sweetdrk1 10th January 2011, 10:10 pm

Sending Love and prayers your way!!

by jamaicacurl 10th January 2011, 10:51 pm

SisterBoyd wrote:JC *HUGS* I hope everything works out for you just the way you and the Lord would like it to. I hope your holiday break was enjoyable

BlondeByDesire wrote:My prayers are with you JC.

Happy New Year.

sweetdrk1 wrote:Sending Love and prayers your way!!

Thank you so much ladies!!!! I am asking the Lord for guidance and strength every step of the way!

by ChrsLvsBks 14th January 2011, 6:41 pm

jamaicacurl wrote:
SisterBoyd wrote:JC *HUGS* I hope everything works out for you just the way you and the Lord would like it to. I hope your holiday break was enjoyable

BlondeByDesire wrote:My prayers are with you JC.

Happy New Year.

sweetdrk1 wrote:Sending Love and prayers your way!!
Thank you so much ladies!!!! I am asking the Lord for guidance and strength every step of the way!

I'm praying for you and with you JC. Keep your eyes on Him and you will be fine. All my best to you lady!

by jamaicacurl 22nd January 2011, 1:10 pm

Thanks so much Chrs!

Well, I have some hair news today. My hair is currently marinating in some ayurvedic powders. Haven't done this in months!!! I feel like my hair has thinned more but I could be imagining things. I noticed recently, though, that my hair isn't as strong as it was a few months ago so this is long overdue!

I made a mixture of Amla, Brahmi, Maka powders and about a Tbsp of olive oil and a tbsp of aloe vera oil (contains aloe vera, castor oil, and essential oils). I'm going to let this sit for an hour. Oh but the best part is that I figured out a way to minimize the mess drastically!! Others may already be doing this but my lightbulb just went off today lol! I mixed the paste in a bowl and then spooned the mixture into a quart sized ziploc bag. I then sealed the bag and cut a corner on the bottom of the bag as if preparing to ice a cake. Squeezing it out that way directly onto my hair or into my hand made such a huge difference in the mess department! No paste splashing and much less to clean up afterwards.

I'll update later with my results. I added the oils to the mixture for moisturizing purposes but I may do an oil DC afterwards under my heat cap anyway.

by dajewel 23rd January 2011, 1:23 pm

sending prayers up for u!! u can do it!!!

by jamaicacurl 24th January 2011, 12:01 am

dajewel wrote:sending prayers up for u!! u can do it!!!

Thanks so much girl!

by jamaicacurl 24th January 2011, 12:03 am

My ayurvedic treatment went well. I didn't do an oil DC afterwards because I forgot to mention that the night before, I applied some aloe vera oil. So that combined with the oils I put in the mixture, after washing it all out, my hair felt very moisturized. Doing an oil DC on top of that would have been too much. Anywho, my hair is looking good and feeling good so far. I'm trying to focus on my scalp that gets crazy dry during the cold months, so I've been oiling it regularly.

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