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Blowin' In the Wind Challenge Reveal Pics!

So, I decided to give myself a "Dominican Blow-out", which is basically blow drying the hair with a round brush, after not using direct heat for more than 4 months.

I don't have before pics to compare with but my hair definitely feels longer, stronger and healthier overall.

I am 17 weeks post relaxer so next week I will relax and prepare for our September-January Deep Conditioning Challenge :)

P.S Don't mind my messy apartment! It's been a LONG day :(

 

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Please Welcome New Author: Elizabeth Jaymes

Please extend a warm welcome for new Healthy Textures Author: Elizabeth Jaymes. Here is a little bit about her hair journey!

  " I would describe myself as a well educated, african american woman in her early 20's.  I work as an office manager, boring, but leaves me lots of time to work on this hair blog ; )

   To describe my hair journey, I would start 2 years ago. I cut my hair, well, my bf did it, with electric clippers, down to about an inch.  It was definitely a learning experience!!  I was burnt out on dealing with thin, scraggly ends and edges, hair that was so limp and lifeless I couldn't do a thing with it. 

  Throughout my adult life, I had never really had to deal with my natural hair texture.  I was pleasantly surprised to discover I love my soft curly hair.  Quickly, I learned the crown and glory hair braiding method.  And this, along with various other techniques, grew my hair quickly.

Please Welcome New Healthy Textures Author: Gymfreak!!!

Hi Everyone,

Please extend a warm welcome to new our newest author, Gymfreak!! Here is a little bit about her hair journey:)

"Hi everyone!

My name is Gymfreak336. I am a chemistry student with a love of nutritional science. After bad dye jobs and harsh relaxers from a salon, I decided to become proactive and learn how to take care of my hair myself. I have been on that journey for 2 years now. I have medium-fine 4/b hair that is shoulder length.

As my name suggests I like to maintain a active lifestyle and I like to approach hair care from the inside out. I believe in proper diet as well as protective styling and a consistent regime to obtain optimal results. From being a LHCF board member, I have been able to see many ladies reach the lengths of their dreams. With enough patience and dedication, I know I can reach my goals, as can you".

Please join me in welcoming her to the family. Also, check out her new article, Maintaining Your Hair at the Gym;)

Please welcome a New Healthy Textures Author: SistaSlick!

Hi Guys!!!

Please extend a warm welcome to our newest Healthy Textures author, SistaSlick. Here is a little bit about her hair journey:)

"My name is Sistaslick, and I joined my first black hair care forum in the summer of 2004. As an undergraduate student who studies health care and science, exploring the hard science behind hair care was only a natural progression for me. As an aspiring writer, communicating my love for hair, and the science that influences it, seems only fitting. I have authored several short articles on healthy hair care, and I am currently working on a manuscript for a future, more comprehensive publication.

My hair type is 4a/b (fine) and rests comfortably just above my brastrap. Currently, my hair is gently relaxed, and color treated. I am a regular protective styler, low heat user, and a firm believer in the principle of balancing hydration with protein supplementation. Today, thanks to these principles, my hair is the healthiest, fullest, and shiniest it has ever been.

I feel honored to be able to contribute to such a positive resource for healthy hair care information."

Please join me in welcoming her to the family. Also, check out her new article, Enhancinge the Quality of Scalp Massages with Essential Oils !!!