Aloe Vera Leaf & Glycerin DIY

Hmmm...

So, tonight I took the love bugs (Sa'mani & Ahmen) to the Supermarket in order to get some supplies for my daughters Cook Shop recipes. Her school is very BIG on healthy Living & Healthy eating.

Tonight we are going to make:

Pita Pizzas

Ingredients:

1 Green Bell Pepper

1 bag of Carrots

2 apples

2 packages of Whole-Wheat pitas

1 Head of Romaine Lettuce

1 container of Humus

 

I picked up Whole grain Flatbread in place of the pita bread, because I found that one first and it looked delicious...lol. (impulsive buyer I am)

I also bought Humus - Garlic flavored.

 

I am so anxious to try...

 

Back to my Title...duh. hehehe

 

I seen the Aloe Leaf and decided why not try out one of those DIY's I've read about from many users, stating how it works great for moisturizing and for curl definition.

I bought one leaf and I also bought 100% Glycerin.

 

Now, I am not completely sure if this will work for me, but I want to give it a try. I also love seeing Coils "POP," so I am truly hoping for that andthe needed moisture, I have been doing great so far with retaining moisture.

Let's see how well it works.

 

Have you tried this DIY?  Do you have any recipes you'd like to share? Share, comment, and follow Please! Thanks.



Karen's Body Beautiful & my 2nd attempt 2 strand flat twist

HAPPY NEW YEAR ~2013~

Hopefully, everyone has had a welcoming and safe New Year's Eve!

I have decided to give a try at using a regimen...hmmm. I wonder how long this will work for me? I usually go with the way I feel and then I do twist or twist out or some style.
My regimen will be similar to Jenell of kinkycurlycoilyme , the difference being I do not shampoo every week, I don't deep condition every week either. I will use the products she has recommended and a few different ones.

My regimen will consist of the Yucca&Baobab hair mist (Jenell's fave), sealer(Coconut Jamaican black castor oil and tropical traditions virgin coconut oil gold label), followed by Karen's Body beautiful sweet Ambrosia Leave-in (Pomegranate & Guava scent).

Now as far as moisturizers I am trying out the Karen's body beautiful Super Duper hydrating hair cream and KBB Butter Love(final seal).

For deep conditioning I will be trying out the KBB luscious Locks hair mask.
I also will be trying out 2 Shea moisture deep treatments; raw Shea butter deep treatment and the Yucca & Baobab anti-breakage masque.
I will keep in my rotation Curls Ecstasy Hair tea Deep conditioner.

I may use a different moisturizer/cream and my final sealant may vary...not sure yet.

Today I sectioned my hair into 4 sections from a 1 day twist out, I I used the KBB leave-in to soften each section and give it some wetness, then I applied my warmed CJBCO&coconut oil to each section and scalp, I massaged the oil into my scalp and onto the hair shaft.
I massaged each section until I felt it was all softened and damp. I took one section and parted into 3, I applied the KBB super duper and massaged it into my hair shaft.i parted that into 2 and twisted, FINAL SEAL with KBB Butter love and cold wave rods at the ends.

I did this to each of the four sections, except in the front, I attempted 2 strand flat twist and twists at the ends with cold wave rods to hold the ends and black long bobby pins to secure the 2 strand flat twist.

Things I am sticking with....

My HOLY GRAILS FOR MY 4A/B & 3/C hair are:
Co wash: Tresemme Naturals (nourish and moisture)
Herbal Essence (Hello Hydration)

Lo-poo : SheaMoisture Raw Shea butter Retention Shampoo

Clarifying: Pantene Pro-v (Relaxed and natural Dry to moisturized).
Eden BodyWorks Jojoba monoi shampoo

Deep condition:
Curls ecstasy Hair Tea Deep conditioner
Shea Moisture Restorative conditioner
Smooth N Shine Tea tree &Olive oil Deep recovery treatment
Garnier Fructis 3 minute Undo

Leave-in:
Parnevu Extra Dry Leave in
Garnier Fructis sleek N Shine leave in Creme
Giovanni weightless Direct Leave in
Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner

Stylers (I am still experimenting with some others):
Curls Whipped Cream
Roots of nature Whipped coil cream
Shea Moisture Curl&Style Hair milk
Carols daughter Mimosa Hair honey
Curls goddess curls and Curls Cashmere curl jelly
Raw Shea butter and Coconut oil
coconut Jamaican Black Castor Oil


Oils:
Coconut Jamaican black Castor Oil
Raw Shea butter
Coconut oil
Sweet Almond Oil
Grapeseed Oil

Gel:
Ampro Pro Styl Olive Oil Gel
IC Fantasia olive oil gel with sparkle lites

Cold Wave Rods (yellow and pink)

Good night.
Today I kept thinking about what I wanna do to my hair, I kept thinking and thinking. Then I started watching some YouTube videos and decided I wanted to use these new items I purchased!

I cowashed my hair with herbal Essences Honey I'm Strong! And then I rinsed. Next I used Garnier Fructis 3 minute Undo. I used my wide tooth console shower comb and detangled each section. Then I did my shower stuff....
I rinsed the conditioner out completely.
I followed up with Parnevu leave in for Extra Dry Hair, then I applied my oil mix.
Now, following those steps I thought again what do I want to do to my hair?
I chose to do medium twist, then changed to small/medium twists and added the cold wave rods to the ends.

After I had oiled my hair to seal in my leave in, I use Curls Goddess curls to help with definition and hold.

I cannot wait to see my results!!!

Hard water or soft water???

I was stumped so I decided to figure out what is "hard water," which everyone I see references.

Here is a nice link which gave me a better understanding: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/wsstat01b.pdf

"Predominantly soft water in NYC!!!"

Henna

I just picked up my package from www.mehandi.com for Ancient Sunrise Henna (body art quality henna) RED.
This Henna states for dark hair it will not color my hair, but will give me highlights in the sun.

Henna is used to help make hair stronger, add color(varies), thicker, and glossy!
Right now it is 4:24pm and I am going to begin mixing my Henna!

I will keep everyone updated!!

Also check out www.curlynikki.com for more!!!