Wednesday, March 7, 2012

•ღƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღ• Henna Me Silk 3~7~2012 •ღƸ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒღ•

Ok, I finally Henna'd! It took me so long this time but it's done! I did not like the consistency of my henna; I did not wrap it completely while in the refrigerator and it wasn't very creamy as a result. When I added my goodies to it there were still clumps here and there. While the clumps didn't affect its performance or rinsing, there's nothing better than knowing you've achieved that perfect consistency once again...Aww, so I didn't get the right consistency, but that's ok! I still got great results
I'd like to note that while making my deep conditioner I added too much oil. SO when I rinsed it out, my hair was clumping together. This was ok, but my strands felt a bit coated. I felt I had to reach for the coconut cowash and will fill you in on my next post....Stay tuned for As I Am Coconut Cowash: Take two!



Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Hurry up and Henna Already!

 

I'd like to do a henna every 2 weeks, but it seems that this  interval keeps getting further and further apart...I REALLY  want to do one today, and I actually have henna in my refrigerator that has been there for about 4 days now from the last time I prepared to do one.

I'd like my henna experiences to be mellow (that I can hum to Smiley) and something I look forward to, not something that I have to rush through and regret doing. I want doing my hair to be nothing less than a relaxing process that is not a burden. With that said, I did not do the henna I had planned to do just a few days ago, hence the already prepared henna.

As soon as I finish this post I'll go take my henna out the refrigerator and let it sit for an hour or two before adding some conditioner, honey, and oils to it for application. The next time I post hopefully it will be a 'hennamesilk' post, which indicates my henna application complete.

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Getting My Blog Underway

I've had blogger fever over the past few weeks, dreaming about the content I want to include, changes I want to make, and up coming topics. Please forgive Hennamesilk's appearance as I am new to all of this. 

Over the next few weeks and months  many changes will be made that will  enhance its user -friendliness and aesthetics. 

I have been dealing with 3 computers which are near  brand new and continue to fail me! I've been told to purchase computer usage insurance so that when I use ( and break) your computer, at least I'm covered.....Not funny, But I have to laugh!! It's the only way I've been able to get through the fact that all my money  has been invested in my drainage system! UGGGGH

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Products I Use on my Infant's Hair and Skin


Baby:

~On Hair~
*Unrefined Shea butter/ Whipped Shea Butter mix*#
*Aveeno Nourish and Moisture  shampoo, conditioner and Leave In
*Curls Crème Brule
*Grapeseed oil
*Coconut  Oil

#Whipped Shea butter Mixed Consists mainly of unrefined shea butte and Cocoa butter, rosehip and argan oils, coconut  ( or monoi oil) and almond oils, castor and grapeseed oils, essential oils, some more good stuff, and lots of love
 
~On Skin~
** Grapeseed Oil**
*Coconut Oil
*Monoi Oil
*Sesame street Lotion
*Hugo Naturals

Body wash: Hugo Naturals or WALMART bubble Bath body wash ONYLY - Weird, iKNOW!

He has a very sensitive scalp and skin so I don't use much

I'll update this list as I explore new products



Got a Question??? ASK aWAy......................! 

Products I use on my Toddler's Hair and Skin


Toddler:
Unrefined Shea butter/ Whipped Shea Butter Mix*
Kinky Curly Curling Custard: Twists
As I am Twist Defining Crème: Twist Outs
Queen Helene Royal Curl Shaping Crème: Twists
Kimmaytube leave in on wash day: Giovanni direct leave in or my favorite Garnier fructis leave in and Oils

*Whipped Shea butter Mixed Consists mainly of unrefined Shea and Cocoa butters, rosehip and argan oils, coconut  ( or monoi oil) and almond oils, castor and grapeseed oils, essential oils, some more good stuff, and lots of love

~On Hair~

Pre poo: with a  spritz**,  Extra Virgin Coconut oil,  and a shower cap for @ least an hour to 4 hours

Shampoo:  Tresemme Naturals Moisture shampoo, Organic Root stimulator Creamy Aloe shampoo ( to chealate 1x per month), Oyin Handmade honey hemp shampoo or Grand poo bar, Hairveda Amla rinse or shikakai bar- Please not these are NOT tear free, as MOST natural Shampoos ARE NOT,  so e very careful as to avoid the eye area and forward tilting of the head while washing as children like to do J

Conditioner: Tresemme Naturals Moisture-   this, Hairveda 24/7 moist, Oyin handmade honey hemp (here and there), and a bunch of others I can’t recall @ the moment

Rinse: Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse with filtered water @ end of every service, then I close w/ colder water

Leave in: Kimmaytube leave in: GARNIER FRUCTIS leave in crème, Aloe Vera Juice, Grapeseed oil, Castor or Olive oil
**Sprays/ Sprtiz:  Currently experimenting with Mane n’ Tail Detangler, Curls Moisture Spritz, Aveeno leave in, and some others I can’t recall at  the moment

Deep Conditioner mix: In addition to the Conditioner I ALWAYS include honey, vegetable glycerin, olive, coconut ,  grapeseed,  and a combination of almond, castor and avocado oils. – warm it up slightly and apply to damp hair

~On Skin~ 
Hugo Naturals Line is the ONLY 'LINE' sensitive enough  for his skin since BIRTH
Unrefined shea Butter/Shea Butter Mix
Monoi oil
Coconut oil
Grapseed oil ( too light though)
I always add a bit of a nice smelling lotion or baby cologne like Johnson & Johnson on top of his clothes   as any other products, whether organic or hypoallergenic, are too harsh for his skin

I'll Update this list as I explore new products.

Got a Question??? ASK aWAy......................! 

Friday, March 2, 2012

Up and Coming Reviews

Creme of Nature Argan Oil Edge Control

Selma Hayek Nuance Raw honey and Colo Protector Shampoo and Conditioner

Nexus Therappe Shampoo and Humectress Conditioner

Tresemme Naturals Nourish &  Moisture Shampoo and conditioner

Gud Orange Petalooza Natural Conditioner