While at Walmart yesterday, I stumbled upon the "Pantene Curl Defining Mousse". It boasts anti-frizz in high humidity without the use of silicones ... which drew my attention. Here's a short description of the method:
"Pantene uses a polymer system that helps control friction and results in a voluminous and shapely curl. This curly hair mousse contains polymers that provide a strong hold to protect your style from frizz without sacrificing softness and shine."
So I purchased this product and used it this morning. Needless to say, I love it so far and was looking forward to writing a review after several trials. That was until I checked the hazard rating at the Cosmetics Database ... http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/product.php?prod_id=15332
... "7 out of 10 (high hazard)"
Umm, yea. Hmm. Will I continue to use the "Pantene Curl Defining Mousse"? With that high of a hazard rating, uhh ... I'll seriously rethink this. Ladies, research your product ingredients!
For those who believe in Scripture, here are verses to encourage you ...
1. If a friend, family member, or significant other has betrayed, abandoned, or rejected you. Recognize what "real" love is ...
1 Corinthians 13 4 Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; 5 does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; 6 does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; 7 bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
2. If you question your self worth, self image, self value ...
Genesis 1 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, �Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.�
3. If you've lost a job, are in a financial bind, lost a home, cannot pay your bills ...
Matthew 6 25 �Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? 26 Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27 Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? 28 �So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; ... 31 �Therefore do not worry, saying, �What shall we eat?� or �What shall we drink?� or �What shall we wear?� ... 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.
4. If you're going through trials, tests, ordeals ...
James 1 2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
5. If you're dwelling on your past transgressions. If you cannot forgive yourself for the past ...
Romans 8 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, 4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
This is a series on how to style and manage type 4 hair healthily. This particular post is for natural hair; stretchers and transitioners, stay tuned!
Today's topic: Styling short, necklength hair.Part I. Future topic: Styling short, necklength hair. Part II.
******************* Chances are if your hair is type 4 necklength, it shrinksup to a TWA. Well, mine did. I remember during that stage, two styles were my best friends - the twistout fro and the wash-n-go fro. They were simple at that stage. They were quick. They looked cuter than my short twists (which I was not liking at that length). I will admit that I felt like a boy at first, but when I added a flower, scarf, earrings, or eye shadow, that all changed.
The woman in the following video is the epitome of someone rocking her type 4 short hair with confidence. Yes, confidence is an accessory needed to wear your "nappy short" hair ... especially in a society where "that kind of hair" is "unusual".
The next time you're stuck in a styling rut, remember this video. Styling short type 4 hair does not have to be complex; just fluff and go, wash and go, or do a twist out and go. Enjoy the simplicity of your hair at that length because once it grows (believe me), you're in a whole other ball park.
Honey is a natural humectant (substance that absorbs and retains moisture). Add it to a conditioner or mix it with oils and other substances to enhance moisturization and slip. Here are some recipes you can try:
LOO's RECIPE (good for moisture & detangling) 1 avocado 3 tbs honey 2 tbs olive oil 1 tps apple cider vinegar (optional) *Instructions: Cut up one avocado, mash with a mixing spoon, and then add the honey and olive oil. Use a hand blender to blend all the ingredients thoroughly (so that no avocado bits remain). Continue to add olive oil until the mixture reaches your desired consistency. Apply to hair and allow to set for 20-60 minutes. Detangle and rinse. **********************
BUDGET BLEND(moisture & detangling) 1/2 cup cheap conditioner (e.g., V05, Suave, LustraSilk, Lekair) 3 tbs honey 2 tps olive or coconut oil (optional) *Instructions: Stir the ingredients together and apply to hair. Allow to set for 20-60 minutes. Detangle and rinse.
Okay, I'm posting this as a reminder and so I can be held accountable. :-)
These goals stem from me not taking care of myself as much as I could be. I do tend to my hair and eat fairly well BUT I don't exercise or care for myself externally (beyond hygiene and looking presentable). Well, that's got to change!
Goal #1. 14-15 inches of length; maintain healthy hair. Game plan: No changing my regimen. Continue with long-term protective styling (2-4 weeks at a time). Continue taking a daily multi-vitamin.
Goal #2. Stronger knees; gain 5lbs of muscle. Game plan: Lower-body weight lifting 3x/week. More calcium and vitamin D. A former athlete that has let herself deflate beyond a reasonable point.
Goal #3. Feel good on the outside, not just on the inside. Game plan: Start a nail polish collection and regular self manicures. Update the wardrobe. Have more fun with my hair after reaching the above length goal. And more.
Do you have any summer goals for your hair, body, and soul?
