tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75424901201830063992024-03-19T01:46:55.675-07:00Kreamy KurlsKreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-17141168202519047632024-02-26T15:45:00.000-08:002024-02-26T16:16:51.090-08:00Is Omega-3 the Answer for Hair Growth and Thickness?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For this week's blog post, we will be talking about omega-3s and its benefits. <div><br /></div><div>Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are found in certain types of fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. The body does not produce these fatty acids naturally but they are necessary for our bodies to function.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are three (3) types of Omega-3s. </div><div><br /></div><div>1. ALA: alpha-linolenic acid (found in plants)</div><div>2. DHA: docosahexaenoic acid (found in animal foods and algae)</div><div>3. EPA: eicosapentaenoic acid (found in animal foods and algae)</div><div><br /></div><div><br />Examples of food sources rich in Omega 3.<br />
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<br />Adding foods rich in omega-3 to your diet may help with heart health. You can get these nutrients from your food or supplements. The nutrients from omega-3s have been found to improve the conditions of the skin and the quality of hair. It protects the hair against <a href="http://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2015/08/hair-tip-monday-quick-tips-to-protect.html" target="_blank">sun damage</a>, decreases hair loss, balances the hair's cycle, and improves the quality and density. <br />
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An excerpt from the article, <a href="http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/fish-oil-capsules-good-skin-hair-9873.html" target="_blank"><i>Are Fish Oil Capsules Good for Skin & Hair?</i></a> stated:<br />
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<i>"The omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil capsules can also benefit your hair, making it shinier and stronger. Omega-3s are a healthy fat, helping to reduce skin dryness that can lead to dandruff or an itchy scalp. The natural oils that lubricate the scalp, hair, and skin tend to lessen as we age. The omega-3s in fish oil capsules will help alleviate this dryness that leads to brittle hair and wrinkles. A study published in "Dermatologic Clinics" in 2013 reported that hair follicles can be impaired by a lack of essential fatty acids."</i><br /><br />
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Key functions of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids:</div><div><br />
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2. Boost blood circulation</div><div>3. Anti-inflammatory properties<br /><br /><br />
For 9 months (April-December 2015), I conducted an experiment on myself. The experiment included a regimen of taking fish oil supplements and observing the results on my hair. In 2014, I added the supplement to my routine; however, I did not take them for my hair. I started taking them for health benefits. But, soon noticed that my hair was also being impacted after someone commented on the thickness of my hair one day. <div><br /></div><div>I never thought the change was a result of the supplement. I stopped taking the supplement and some time later another person asked why it didn't look as thick. It was then that I began to reflect. <br />
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I re-tracked and the only difference was not taking the fish oil. A light bulb went off and I decided to take the fish oil on a schedule and record the results.<br />
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I took 1-2 capsules each day consistently from April to August 2015. Took a break in September and commenced the routine again in October to the end of the year. </div><div><br /></div><div>I ended the experiment in December 2015 and did another course in February 2016.<br />
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(2015) Twist out after trims mentioned above. </div>
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December 2015 End of the experiment</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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March 14, 2016, You can see a difference in the thickness here. Part of my hair is pulled back and it isn't fully separated. But, there is a slight decrease in the thickness.</div>
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April 7, 2016, Braid Out on Blow-dried hair. Two months after the experiment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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From the results, I concluded that omega-3s really do help with the overall health of the hair. I noticed it impacted the thickness; however, in conjunction with having a hair care routine. When I took breaks, I did notice a slight increase in shedding. But! Not like "Oh My Goodness! I'm going bald." No. The thickness goes down a bit but it's not an extreme shift.</div>
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Factors such as how much you fluff or separate a style play a part in how big the hair looks but ceasing the supplements does impact the density a bit.</div>
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<i>'The omega-3s in fish oil capsules will help alleviate dryness that leads to brittle hair' </i>I believe that this is accurate. There was an obvious difference in the texture and quality of my hair. Notably, there was a decrease in the thickness, but the quality didn't change. The hair remained very lush even without the supplements.</div>
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From my experience, I agree that omega 3s do help with the thickness of hair but more importantly the overall health.</div>
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I'd continue to incorporate this into my regimen for overall health benefits with the perks of great hair too! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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What are your thoughts? What has been your experience taking supplements for your hair?</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><i>Note: I am a researcher and these results are a record of my own experience.</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br /></i></div>
Resources:<br />
<a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/427863-the-benefits-of-fish-oil-for-the-hair-and-skin/" target="_blank">Fish oil for Hair and Skin</a><br />
<a href="http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/how-to-use-fish-oil-for-hair-growth/" target="_blank">How to use Fish Oil for Hair (Liquid)</a></div></div></div><div><a href="http://www.hairsentinel.com/omega-fatty-acids-and-hair-loss.html" target="_blank">Benefits of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids</a></div>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-24643177075097187512024-01-03T11:43:00.000-08:002024-01-03T11:43:54.833-08:005 New Hair Resolutions for 2024<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgnrvdiIOvgR412JrfDulms_Efl9R3PIwDmXssFf7vt1RgRbMKHL9Z3Kf03SkgnIEi6AaSKK1_ogQ_q4ND7R7eYXxnrbEcpPcGbnH1fBl3G0kHD9djkDULBvbvDShSwbsZEa5X9xPIdrYcPANBu97MP4UgpnlTsVwJ1j3xTNPW2xLGG7EeXkzwCoezMUe/s3500/Length%20Retention%20Blog%20Post.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3500" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgnrvdiIOvgR412JrfDulms_Efl9R3PIwDmXssFf7vt1RgRbMKHL9Z3Kf03SkgnIEi6AaSKK1_ogQ_q4ND7R7eYXxnrbEcpPcGbnH1fBl3G0kHD9djkDULBvbvDShSwbsZEa5X9xPIdrYcPANBu97MP4UgpnlTsVwJ1j3xTNPW2xLGG7EeXkzwCoezMUe/w640-h366/Length%20Retention%20Blog%20Post.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The start of a new year is a great opportunity to imagine and plan with purpose. Resolutions that are simple and attainable are often the most effective. This year, adding healthy habits to your routine is the best way to accomplish your new hair resolutions. </p><p>Get inspired by these 5 new hair resolutions for healthy tresses.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Improve your Diet for Healthy Hair</b></p><p>Healthy hair grows from the scalp and is always an inside job, first. Eating healthy, staying hydrated and working on any vitamin deficiencies you may have will tremendously improve your overall health.</p><p>Check out this <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2023/05/8-health-hair-habits-for-stronger-and.html" target="_blank">article </a>to learn more about vitamins and minerals that you can incorporate to promote hair health and growth.</p><p> </p><p><b>Create a hair care routine and stick to it. </b></p><p>Sticking to a hair care routine that isn't overwhelming and doesn't have a million steps is easier. Decide on how often you'll do it and be consistent. Will it be weekly, bi-weekly or tri-weekly?</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cleanse- clean your scalp and hair</li><li>Condition- hydrate, nourish and strengthen hair</li><li>Moisturize- scalp care (oiling) and hydrating hair strands</li><li>Style- wear styles that you love and help to maintain the health of your ends</li></ul><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Make Deep Conditioning a Priority</b></p><p>Whether you decide to deep condition each time you wash your hair or once a month- don't skip it. Deep conditioning is the step in your wash routine where you hydrate and nourish your hair. Less breakage and damage equal length retention.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Decide that Hair Care is your Self-Care</b></p><p>When life gets busy, it's easy to neglect taking care of ourselves. Make a decision to take care of your whole self body, mind and hair. Consider the time and care you invest as a form of love for yourself and appreciation for the body God has given. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbZvT2TkV7Mkg-6sRG3EYEVLStHNVLPJXF_afY59D_a94LHd5qXmWsw-Cm_4WaZv-w7K6w5FuZQG4ELaClKAPKWsEYhOfuO6U_0qYPaky1Lvm1QTdi_fF8vrGyO5IiqmW2pwQupRDYNZ21lCmtSzyxEheOPThbIvLdoU6N3wv6w8jYXEua6mhsYMEC2Qq/s3172/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5938286.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2115" data-original-width="3172" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWbZvT2TkV7Mkg-6sRG3EYEVLStHNVLPJXF_afY59D_a94LHd5qXmWsw-Cm_4WaZv-w7K6w5FuZQG4ELaClKAPKWsEYhOfuO6U_0qYPaky1Lvm1QTdi_fF8vrGyO5IiqmW2pwQupRDYNZ21lCmtSzyxEheOPThbIvLdoU6N3wv6w8jYXEua6mhsYMEC2Qq/w640-h426/pexels-sora-shimazaki-5938286.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Work with your Hair, not against it </b></p><p>Instead of fighting your hair texture, learn to love it the way it is. Choose styles that suit your face and work with your hair. YouTube University and Pinterest are great places to look for styles. </p><p><br /></p><p>Cheers to a new year and new hair goals! </p>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-63476143924615696272023-08-14T11:00:00.002-07:002023-08-14T15:20:00.145-07:005 Tips for Regrowth after Hair Loss<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9pRXzYV1H6aMah--tusNonrxfcfldYpkKA64Dq7q8gueW19JBc0hyKDXE0GkCW4tZQxKnec3_rQcQ7LLoG2PcRToiN7f0t4n8C-6rCbxc61LC1xPzrm7ARdDAajyoqb4aNte7QCoYxgvMln8FnxV1Q-dCf4WLfLUl2E4Q6wcj1uIZglGzXCXnOS1hhAw/s4500/pexels-aidi-tanndy-1886550.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4500" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB9pRXzYV1H6aMah--tusNonrxfcfldYpkKA64Dq7q8gueW19JBc0hyKDXE0GkCW4tZQxKnec3_rQcQ7LLoG2PcRToiN7f0t4n8C-6rCbxc61LC1xPzrm7ARdDAajyoqb4aNte7QCoYxgvMln8FnxV1Q-dCf4WLfLUl2E4Q6wcj1uIZglGzXCXnOS1hhAw/w640-h426/pexels-aidi-tanndy-1886550.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Experiencing hair loss can be heartbreaking. Knowing that it is a phase that will not last forever is important. </p><p>Hair loss can occur due to hormone imbalances, genetic contributions, stress, nutritional deficiencies, health complications, fungus on the scalp, or poor hair styling practices. </p><p>Today's blog post will feature five (5) tips that are helpful when recovering from hair loss. Once there is no permanent scarring, the hair can grow and flourish again. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6k4ULuAfBMCf7aUTV-gk2JuevoRQMxjDEmUQyCap7RsANgEEDSKlXtd8OfJSTQYBbo3LtJkWeujspUdfEwmuEyiqAou_xfkWbu_he9uBLQpITuRZa-RzpED5OgGVqxRekZbG7jMzjfhfNpcvI2R2aB7C6AQn6mi15puIwkK8xGh-eJi9gEBtfPbCkx-Sj/s1200/Inside%20banner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="1200" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6k4ULuAfBMCf7aUTV-gk2JuevoRQMxjDEmUQyCap7RsANgEEDSKlXtd8OfJSTQYBbo3LtJkWeujspUdfEwmuEyiqAou_xfkWbu_he9uBLQpITuRZa-RzpED5OgGVqxRekZbG7jMzjfhfNpcvI2R2aB7C6AQn6mi15puIwkK8xGh-eJi9gEBtfPbCkx-Sj/w640-h160/Inside%20banner.png" width="640" /></a></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Tip 1</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Tackle the root cause</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Identifying the root cause will help to resolve the hair loss issue. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">What is the cause of the hair loss? Was it stress? Poor nutrition? A medication you've been taking? It may be a good idea to consult your doctor for a proper evaluation. Arming yourself with your health information is needed to address the issue. Topical treatments are helpful; however, growing healthy hair starts from the inside. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Tip 2</span></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Up your nutrition game</strong></p><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p><p></p><p style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">A lack of vital nutrients can contribute to hair loss. Our hair follicles are the last to receive nutrients from the food we eat. When there is a lack of those necessary nutrients the hair may take a big hit. Upp-ing your iron, omega 3s, and essential vitamins will correct the deficiency and encourage hair growth.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT95ymYqSf3KJ6LzBA-UirvIbl5SNPt-mUW23G_5zCIVf3jLvPvSdBy747IPcRAm1-Ze09vbVp1J-FAGT2UmpaYw3BpEHcAlb_MjtyVQnjwtmKwtqL5sFwp7A76o_9LyT7tYqG38VV93NaMiilvIX6r-ZejKwdJlGXLpOtzyhaUnk6tEJ9VdKGfFdFBW5_/s7370/pexels-rfstudio-3622643.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="7370" data-original-width="4916" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT95ymYqSf3KJ6LzBA-UirvIbl5SNPt-mUW23G_5zCIVf3jLvPvSdBy747IPcRAm1-Ze09vbVp1J-FAGT2UmpaYw3BpEHcAlb_MjtyVQnjwtmKwtqL5sFwp7A76o_9LyT7tYqG38VV93NaMiilvIX6r-ZejKwdJlGXLpOtzyhaUnk6tEJ9VdKGfFdFBW5_/w426-h640/pexels-rfstudio-3622643.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Tip 3</b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Treat your hair with care</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Grieving the hair you once had can be emotionally challenging. But, creating a routine to allow you and your hair to recover can be a lifesaver. Think of wash days as self-care days and create an experience that caters to your hair needs and makes you feel good.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXOK42YsGNgiyqszwZo0Q1DqKwc27oYWImQAwBw0La8akJ6zOAlDxBE826eAGy8ia8kHgmFLv0cB7q_ehlaANRIo8pl_NtI2nDFxx2pYBUIySFlh_JWYPBpTN5IbZ6mNX3Xj0CK3ZDtnUz1um7KJU7-Dhu26xtjZmytvHH75GeuaWf6KI4H-MJ401vOhk/s5472/pexels-monstera-6621174.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5472" data-original-width="3648" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXXOK42YsGNgiyqszwZo0Q1DqKwc27oYWImQAwBw0La8akJ6zOAlDxBE826eAGy8ia8kHgmFLv0cB7q_ehlaANRIo8pl_NtI2nDFxx2pYBUIySFlh_JWYPBpTN5IbZ6mNX3Xj0CK3ZDtnUz1um7KJU7-Dhu26xtjZmytvHH75GeuaWf6KI4H-MJ401vOhk/w426-h640/pexels-monstera-6621174.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p><b style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Tip 4</b></p><p><b>Scalp massages</b></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Scalp massage improves blood flow which is essential for scalp health. When massaging your scalp, gently press with your fingers (not your fingernails) and move in circular motions. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">A combination of oils and consistency can improve hair health and growth. Evidence suggests using essential oils such as lavender and rosemary can help with regrowth after hair loss. Also, ayurvedic herbs like Fenugreek, and Amla, can improve scalp health and hair growth. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I've tried castor oil, coconut oil, and a few tablespoons of fenugreek to stimulate hair growth and I saw improvements in my hair while I used it. With every DIY, always do a patch test to check for allergic reactions to the ingredients. </span></p><p><br /></p><p><b style="color: #783f04; font-size: large;">Tip 5</b></p><p><b>Say goodbye to damaging styles</b></p><p>The new goal will be to regrow the hair. It is time to say goodbye to styles that won't help to achieve this goal.</p><p>Instead, try styles that will help you look and feel good but also be good for your hair. Pinterest is one of my favourite places to look for hairstyles. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94I0hs22cg0oxHR91lPfn_jbfO3Q47zARb1rxMjCUwiG4ELFftDV9vdvtcsyBijqoY1YpP1LsiGKrRkQP_zv531-X9Eq7bzDd6DQsMiaFL6i54v9jAWDPJX2Psk6phw3Qq46ww5O_ds9gW_GyfLA6j8tjyhlx0ENri54PDMk-DZBE1_QKJxVHOI7wdZC6/s5999/pexels-aviz-3531070.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5999" data-original-width="3673" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg94I0hs22cg0oxHR91lPfn_jbfO3Q47zARb1rxMjCUwiG4ELFftDV9vdvtcsyBijqoY1YpP1LsiGKrRkQP_zv531-X9Eq7bzDd6DQsMiaFL6i54v9jAWDPJX2Psk6phw3Qq46ww5O_ds9gW_GyfLA6j8tjyhlx0ENri54PDMk-DZBE1_QKJxVHOI7wdZC6/w392-h640/pexels-aviz-3531070.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Click </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.pinterest.com/kreamyk/natural-hair-styles/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">here</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> to look through some styles on my natural hair board.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p>I am practicing these tips and I want to visit a trichologist in the near future to take a look at my bald spot.</p><p>Have you experienced a setback in your hair journey? Hair loss? Serious damage? How did you deal with it?</p><p>Let's chat in the comments. </p><p>Check out these videos for more information on hair loss</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dnNpqF3EXo&t=3s" target="_blank">Hair Loss: Facts and Tips</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAJNrCKwaGY" target="_blank">How to Grow Your Edges </a><br /></p>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-90858238834019072962023-07-22T09:30:00.026-07:002023-07-29T11:28:06.724-07:00The Pros and Cons of Transitioning to Natural Hair<p><span style="color: #222222;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #222222;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbOKIDf_q_qLY-jQfoXigxgsL6zbIBKS5B4STRqLqGN90TQVaXutLPSAUEAh5oVvj4zXM4qrgrnAZdY54YXF83px5-mJEbIO4gtIBQthKRv1XkJhp1hVwhZPziKm58lgE6IOZXgqO5IfkjqBwzuREg4N2iOHt05jgAYw7k6YO8eCUHp5v5asltFtaWBn3/s1200/Image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwbOKIDf_q_qLY-jQfoXigxgsL6zbIBKS5B4STRqLqGN90TQVaXutLPSAUEAh5oVvj4zXM4qrgrnAZdY54YXF83px5-mJEbIO4gtIBQthKRv1XkJhp1hVwhZPziKm58lgE6IOZXgqO5IfkjqBwzuREg4N2iOHt05jgAYw7k6YO8eCUHp5v5asltFtaWBn3/w640-h480/Image.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span><a name='more'></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #0e101a; text-align: left;">Are you thinking about giving up your relaxer? Can't decide if you should transition or big chop?</span></div><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white;"><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The perfect post to learn about the pros and cons of transitioning to natural hair is at your fingertips. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Transitioning vs Big Chop</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Transitioning refers to growing out your natural hair while maintaining the relaxed ends. This journey requires patience and consistency. But, it is possible to transition to natural hair without doing the big chop.</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The big chop is taking the plunge and cutting or shaving off all the relaxed hair. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The decision to transition or do the big chop is a big one. In this post, I have prepared a list of the pros and cons of transitioning to natural hair. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Pros</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1. You will slowly adjust to liking your natural texture</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Transitioning will allow you to embrace your natural texture. You will get familiar with the look and feel of your hair. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2. Transitioning allows you to accept your new look</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">When transitioning, I had difficulty embracing how I looked with my natural hair. Watching women on Youtube with similar hair texture helped me to appreciate my hair. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3. The awkward growth phase is avoided</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Many individuals who have done the big chop talk about the in-between/awkward phase (moving from TWA onward). You can grow your natural hair to your desired length before cutting off the relaxed ends.</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">4. Transitioning provides the opportunity to find styles that suit you</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">After the transition chop, there is little fuss in finding a style that falters you. It is a great time to try different techniques and hairstyles.</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">5. You control how long your transitioning process will be</span></strong></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">There's no rule as to how long you should grow out your natural hair before getting rid of the relaxed ends. You get to choose. I chose to transition because I wanted to have some length before I cut my hair. I transitioned for approximately three (3) years. </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Cons</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1. Detangling while transitioning can be difficult because of the two textures. </span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2. Breakage is a part of the process, especially at the line of demarcation (where the natural and relaxed hair meet).</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3. Stringy and fragile ends.</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">4. It can be frustrating to maintain both textures. Having a hair care regimen with moisture-protein balance helps.</span></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">5. Patience is a requirement for this process to reduce breakage while detangling or styling</span></span><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">.</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background: transparent; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Did you transition or do a big chop? </span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Let's chat in the comments!</span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><br /></span></p><p style="background: transparent; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Let's connect on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kreamykurls/" style="background-color: transparent;" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p></span></span>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-13755020705246921752023-06-05T21:30:00.004-07:002023-06-06T11:29:56.820-07:00I said Yes to God, No and Yes, Again <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihENxvlN-kPNZI3kbIClJ_8kW1InpDonUdH1GtlpL2-Se_fBNEB1xLoh5eXRGhbMTVT_w0U6j798TWSHEoYzLt4TT31GeJFftcD4H7tgE4WnM4Wznkwg9TvRzeAeE-811I5k-MWSmiOKlGoMfadV-bxHW2wlT4pbrWok8fscd9Qind9BlH7rnRtgy2eA/s4750/pexels-godisable-jacob-871495.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3167" data-original-width="4750" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihENxvlN-kPNZI3kbIClJ_8kW1InpDonUdH1GtlpL2-Se_fBNEB1xLoh5eXRGhbMTVT_w0U6j798TWSHEoYzLt4TT31GeJFftcD4H7tgE4WnM4Wznkwg9TvRzeAeE-811I5k-MWSmiOKlGoMfadV-bxHW2wlT4pbrWok8fscd9Qind9BlH7rnRtgy2eA/w640-h426/pexels-godisable-jacob-871495.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">During my morning commute, I sorted through the to-do's for the day in my mind while I watched the passing cars. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Something on the back of a car caught my attention and triggered a memory. A few months prior, God had told me to do something. But, I thought no way. Maybe, it's just in my head.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">On this commute, God started to speak to me about something else He wanted me to do. I questioned if I was losing my sanity. I wrestled it. I wrestled with myself. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">"God, a lot is going on right now..." </p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">"What You're saying makes no sense. I can't even do that where I am now. I'd have to leave my job to do that. This is my dream job." </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">For days, I wrestled a lot more. I prayed about it. Eventually, I decided the way to grow my faith was to exercise in the gym called obedience. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I handed in my resignation letter, terrified but sure. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">The Turn of Events</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I agreed in my heart that I would do it. All I needed was two weeks to prepare. Yes, I'm going to do it! </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Two weeks later, I never did it. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Rationality turned my yes into fear.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I gained three nuggets from this and want to share them with you.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Having doubt or fear about what God says is normal.</strong><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In our frailty, we can't fully understand God. He has a satellite view of our lives while our eyes can see only so far. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Agreeing to do something you don't truly understand is scary. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">God wants us to bring our doubts and concerns to Him. He wants you to understand. He says, 'Come, let us reason together.' </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">He may only show you a step; however, He isn't angry because of your questions.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In your disobedience, He will not reject you.</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">He genuinely extends compassion because He knows your heart. He sees your heart's willingness. He also sees your challenges, fears and doubts. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">And He calls you to come to Him: not to run away. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">God empowers you to say yes, again</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">It is better to move and do what you are to do. It's also true that God's lovingness and tenderness will help you to obey Him. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In time, I became more concerned with what God would think of me compared to what everyone else would say. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Yes, it would look peculiar. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I committed to doing it. So, I did.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">---</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">You shouldn't spend your life being disobedient because God understands. This story highlights that He can reveal Himself even through disobedience. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">I have learned more about Him and his character from this experience.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Has God ever called you to do something that would look crazy to others? How did you handle it? </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Let's chat in the comments. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-42549238519747686272023-05-22T17:53:00.033-07:002023-05-22T18:54:22.245-07:008 Tips for Retaining Length on Your Natural Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPe4AU7cwSLowU83H3CJ-b0rv3LwcJSuZ7YSk1ikCt8mbaG2b2GHrB5ytr90m6LAgCZtvUO6tayXcgZBKm3QG7GD9obmdaDDJ410KIeOgUY83QcZJo-9E2TKLJwyHkcBwGsxeoPMiGggeGi1kL2wcuOhiy0tbbq3ch59aFgQFwYx3XB4tKBuTCIRbIQ/s7680/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3775525.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5120" data-original-width="7680" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPe4AU7cwSLowU83H3CJ-b0rv3LwcJSuZ7YSk1ikCt8mbaG2b2GHrB5ytr90m6LAgCZtvUO6tayXcgZBKm3QG7GD9obmdaDDJ410KIeOgUY83QcZJo-9E2TKLJwyHkcBwGsxeoPMiGggeGi1kL2wcuOhiy0tbbq3ch59aFgQFwYx3XB4tKBuTCIRbIQ/w640-h426/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3775525.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
<a name='more'></a><div><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Genetics does play a role in how fast and long our hair grows. But, some practices can help with hair growth and retention. Our hair grows every day: retaining the length is the issue. Today, I will share eight (8) length retention tips that have helped me throughout my journey. And I believe they will be beneficial to you too.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1. Wear Low Maintenance or Protective Styles</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Styles that keep the ends tucked away and protected can help length retention. Keeping the hair moisturized in these styles is very important because dry hair breaks. The goal is to retain length. Examples of low-maintenance styles are twists, twist-outs and loose buns. Protective styles are braids, sew-ins and mini twists.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"></p>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm9Rxa7zbob4DNHHXp--S7COt5LD05gMQ6RVy2CxJXxYhvWYoC4L9LkRYVu4q-u1qXlBae_HhGBNwBAEez20Lxa3Fdx_24DWsUJtnnXouN6-EU4QinAe3C6YaQSw-jU9PsfAmBuWjarchn9Frf0XWc9Sn1dBm36qhq04UpI1UrJLgPtAz_i7FN5YgUg/s3500/Length%20Retention%20Blog%20Post.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3500" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWm9Rxa7zbob4DNHHXp--S7COt5LD05gMQ6RVy2CxJXxYhvWYoC4L9LkRYVu4q-u1qXlBae_HhGBNwBAEez20Lxa3Fdx_24DWsUJtnnXouN6-EU4QinAe3C6YaQSw-jU9PsfAmBuWjarchn9Frf0XWc9Sn1dBm36qhq04UpI1UrJLgPtAz_i7FN5YgUg/w640-h366/Length%20Retention%20Blog%20Post.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2. Deep conditioning</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Oh, how I love deep conditioning my hair! Deep conditioning ensures your hair gets adequate moisture and strength to protect it from damage. The elements (sun, wind) and manipulation by styling add to the wear and tear of the hair. </span></p></div></div><div><br /></div><div>Related: <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2015/08/hair-tip-monday-quick-tips-to-protect.html" target="_blank">Quick tips to protect your hair from Sun Damage</a></div><div><br /></div><div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWPUMIC1MsRGxAT1e1SJ8DuMx8tqcv6mWd49f9-oHlOFGWhlSJqKp0SVASOy26HdjOH18bySRy1LTUBr7Sci04xd4sSrkn6gMFzaCVAO48F1cJUlTOHzXxp4QZPcahRvOyQdkeksgv49aT1XPZD9tFx-fZU5j0RYrpweVhZfGb-ptbQy9H3ZQwXifyw/s720/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-22%20at%208.09.41%20PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="715" data-original-width="720" height="636" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWPUMIC1MsRGxAT1e1SJ8DuMx8tqcv6mWd49f9-oHlOFGWhlSJqKp0SVASOy26HdjOH18bySRy1LTUBr7Sci04xd4sSrkn6gMFzaCVAO48F1cJUlTOHzXxp4QZPcahRvOyQdkeksgv49aT1XPZD9tFx-fZU5j0RYrpweVhZfGb-ptbQy9H3ZQwXifyw/w640-h636/WhatsApp%20Image%202023-05-22%20at%208.09.41%20PM.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b><div><b><br /></b></div></b><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3. Dusting/Trimming</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">It might seem counter-productive, right?</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Dusting or trimming your ends removes split ends and knots. Less damage increases the possibility of retaining length.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">4. Low heat styling</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Excessive use of heat dries out the strands and causes breakage and split ends. It makes the hair dry, limp and weak. I am not telling you not to use heat; however, use it in moderation. You can also consider heatless options like a </span><a class="editor-rtfLink" href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/blog/post/edit/7542490120183006399/4254923851974768627?hl=en#" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #4a6ee0; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;" target="_blank"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">ponytail roller set</span></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">5. Moisturizing in between washes</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Keeping your ends moisturized lessens damage. Moisturized ends = less breakage = better length retention.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">6. Protect your hair at night</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Satin or silk scarves are much more gentle on the hair. Cotton causes friction and moisture loss.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">7. Be gentle when detangling</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Don't rip through your hair when you are detangling. Work in sections, starting from the ends to the roots.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">8. Improve your nutrition</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Your hair needs nutrients to grow. Incorporating essential minerals/vitamins can change the health of your hair. You can take hair vitamins or get the nutrients from your food. Always consult your doctor about specific products/vitamins. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Related: <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2023/05/8-health-hair-habits-for-stronger-and.html" target="_blank">8 Healthy Hair Habits for Stronger and Healthier Hair</a></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">What tips have helped you to retain length? Let's talk about them in the comments.</span></p></div></div>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-64504033824837504312023-05-08T10:00:00.296-07:002023-05-13T13:44:26.633-07:008 Healthy Hair Habits for Stronger and Healthier Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-oCxR6DXe3AWObJ7YjMH0ZFu0cfbFgAcE4H6da9VWpaxlT6jJfO0dasfTJa-p96aESIKtCspcTNjBChZ2Xio0BRBGwizD0J3h1nzRp-0WIIGatiz82VhiNdmHv90RfK3X_k3tMnia9VVubPX2l-hQqxDF3jbMMXp355pcr_lJUjgKB1c6KwAvSqoxw/s5818/pexels-samson-katt-5255560.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3879" data-original-width="5818" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-oCxR6DXe3AWObJ7YjMH0ZFu0cfbFgAcE4H6da9VWpaxlT6jJfO0dasfTJa-p96aESIKtCspcTNjBChZ2Xio0BRBGwizD0J3h1nzRp-0WIIGatiz82VhiNdmHv90RfK3X_k3tMnia9VVubPX2l-hQqxDF3jbMMXp355pcr_lJUjgKB1c6KwAvSqoxw/w640-h426/pexels-samson-katt-5255560.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Establishing a foundation of healthy habits is key to achieving and maintaining healthy hair. And it can be a bit overwhelming deciding where to start with all the information on the internet. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here, I've put together 8 habits that you can start today to help your hair become stronger and healthier.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p><b>Focus on your hair's need when deep conditioning</b></p><p>Deep conditioning treatments help to revitalize the hair. Whether you choose to use your favourite store-bought conditioner or do your own treatment, deep conditioning is so important and I don't recommend skipping this step on wash days.</p><p>When preparing to wash your hair consider feeling your hair to decide what it needs. Is it extremely dry? Breaking easily? This is a habit that I practice to decide if I'll focus on adding more moisture or a balance of protein and moisture.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Give your scalp TLC</b></p><p>Scalp health and hair growth go together like two peas in a pod. Keeping the scalp clean and using nourishing oils are good habits for healthy growth.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Develop a hair nourishing diet</b></p><p>Healthy hair starts from the inside and incorporating staple vitamins and minerals in your diet can help you to achieve stronger and healthier hair. Antioxidants, Vitamins A,C,D and Omega-3 are great for promoting hair growth and health. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitG3lmvmp1FJIAOHN-F5zlJETdnzWzWRQRCc68t06MuGAruloeKPcGzGoq1ytmX8hcOT2n3bWS7-FRN09YGYwa1A2__wZFfGcaLmr5GIrgc-S6DMlK8ZDC2aWhB-RR3cij-hiQYB_JC16kI3ER6pMvPWDiFgCCxo59Bck8IFCAnATdDMMs_scGGx1VLg/s3500/Tester%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3500" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitG3lmvmp1FJIAOHN-F5zlJETdnzWzWRQRCc68t06MuGAruloeKPcGzGoq1ytmX8hcOT2n3bWS7-FRN09YGYwa1A2__wZFfGcaLmr5GIrgc-S6DMlK8ZDC2aWhB-RR3cij-hiQYB_JC16kI3ER6pMvPWDiFgCCxo59Bck8IFCAnATdDMMs_scGGx1VLg/w640-h366/Tester%201.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoXxvuyJtN82bNtk7z8HIEgx0_t7SYTH7gyJRZS5g0M8EftRQWm3IJPXFsUssbfvY_yVXdGYuDco5LlI35fY6h0Jo6JXGcBvY3k7ksguelsWEz5BCbxXj8lf5mTAGQzuPv4Q-KPzhGExVkdvgi4hu_93ZnJ1nZd6kriBVXR39JDIpaPJGfP3Sx5B6Eg/s3500/Tester%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3500" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipoXxvuyJtN82bNtk7z8HIEgx0_t7SYTH7gyJRZS5g0M8EftRQWm3IJPXFsUssbfvY_yVXdGYuDco5LlI35fY6h0Jo6JXGcBvY3k7ksguelsWEz5BCbxXj8lf5mTAGQzuPv4Q-KPzhGExVkdvgi4hu_93ZnJ1nZd6kriBVXR39JDIpaPJGfP3Sx5B6Eg/w640-h366/Tester%202.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Use low heat</b></p><p>Heat styling doesn't have to be damaging. As with other things in life, use heat in moderation.</p><p>Related: <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2023/04/the-best-guide-for-blow-outs-on-natural.html" target="_blank">The BEST Guide for Blow-Outs on Natural Hair</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Maintain the health of your ends</b></p><p>Split ends, thinning and knots contribute to breakage and poor hair health. Scheduling trims or dusting is an essential practice for healthy ends. You can decide how you'll do your trims and how often. </p><p>I do my trims whenever I blow-dry my hair which is typically once a month or bi-monthly. I'll snip away (dust) knots or rough ends that I find when I'm wearing my hair regularly.</p><p>Related: <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2015/07/hair-tip-monday-difference-between.html" target="_blank">Difference between dusting, trimming and cutting</a></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Incorporate low maintenance styles </b></p><p>Low maintenance styles are those that you can wear for a few days before re-styling your hair. Examples: twists, twist-outs, braid-outs, flat twisted styles, low-tension buns</p><p>These styles help has they reduce over-manipulation of the hair which can cause breakage. A reduction in breakage will help with length retention. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGNmNQhbMOJBaAU6toSFf0XirNMJUhdX700kWVNJainD4_TjJPb66xzSOXC6OTzmV9MvNnYGuiUdGp-QqBa6tga5HWGnwf4hSKbKdK60htgbxzF8AAgVHGv1e9AzBNgW5gSLLhGo9Sz4lgwzzdOOYK6qRo7Qw_x0tIvEnH6_EQeT8X1C-w9AOx3AAjg/s3500/Tester%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3500" height="366" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYGNmNQhbMOJBaAU6toSFf0XirNMJUhdX700kWVNJainD4_TjJPb66xzSOXC6OTzmV9MvNnYGuiUdGp-QqBa6tga5HWGnwf4hSKbKdK60htgbxzF8AAgVHGv1e9AzBNgW5gSLLhGo9Sz4lgwzzdOOYK6qRo7Qw_x0tIvEnH6_EQeT8X1C-w9AOx3AAjg/w640-h366/Tester%204.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>Create a simple haircare routine</b></p><p>It's easier to maintain a good haircare regimen when it is simplified. </p><p>Here's a basic haircare routine for healthier hair: Cleanse, Condition and Nourish, Moisturize and Style</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Cater to your mental health and wellbeing</b></p><p>Stress can greatly impact the health of your hair and while it isn't avoidable, there are strategies that you can use to manage it. Poor <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2022/06/mental-health-your-hair-journey.html" target="_blank">mental health</a> can impact your hair, so focus on your health and the length will come. </p><p><br /></p><p>What healthy hair habits do you practice? Share them in the comments so that we can help each other. </p><p>References:</p><p><a href="https://akclinics.org/blog/benefits-of-anti-oxidants-for-hair/#:~:text=Antioxidant%20helps%20to%20improve%20the,promote%20the%20healthy%20hair%20growth." target="_blank">Benefits of Antioxidants for Hair Growth</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/vitamin-d-deficiency-hair-loss" target="_blank">Vitamin D for Hair</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6380979/" target="_blank">The Role of Vitamins and Minerals in Hair Loss</a><br /></p><span><!--more--></span><span><!--more--></span>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-60593936077080040762023-04-24T13:00:00.007-07:002023-04-26T16:57:21.854-07:009 Tips to Manage your Season of Post-Graduate Depression<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwJmeD1rrDbWLhiMgX91ZiIQqd8Z9JJVboYxrAZQE0X-wg_2wBU0cXSm5LvQYr3HtZ-7ZGymG6pt3botItL_W0VLg5yfCQ3ykCNMzHp5iH81PCXhBl-euACzjHAK0K-YwNilNEg9-4N1GsIn_1eABFoQFWSmlatgKPPxmHO2Ao7lw4-iTncrhb7fP3A/s6000/pexels-liza-summer-6383168.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwJmeD1rrDbWLhiMgX91ZiIQqd8Z9JJVboYxrAZQE0X-wg_2wBU0cXSm5LvQYr3HtZ-7ZGymG6pt3botItL_W0VLg5yfCQ3ykCNMzHp5iH81PCXhBl-euACzjHAK0K-YwNilNEg9-4N1GsIn_1eABFoQFWSmlatgKPPxmHO2Ao7lw4-iTncrhb7fP3A/w640-h427/pexels-liza-summer-6383168.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p dir="ltr">I'm sure you've heard the saying, "Looking for a job, is a job." And rejection after rejection will have you wondering if there is something wrong with you. Transitioning from university to the world of work can be tough and many people experience post-graduate depression. </p>
<p dir="ltr"> <i>Is there something wrong with my resume? Or the way I wrote my application letter? Do you think the time that I sent it is a factor?</i></p>
<p dir="ltr">Truth is the outside world is parallel to the university world. And that can be disappointing. You would think that you'd be prepared, right?</p>
<p dir="ltr">But, with every season of your life, experiences will teach you. </p><p dir="ltr">The racing thoughts of the loans to repay and the ambitions you ever so burn to see come to pass, is normal.</p><p dir="ltr">And though it may be a difficult season: it is possible to steward it well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi921Bb8AgRa9V5G1Q4WNRGI6con6ZmrzKHNy7SPVRjrU633bSTOtBNgM3iPH0BfQEE0h-qnaOIbohJby_gLqk2K2coNRDYYXPy2mGezMinxFUdsvN9e3MFDDzxDfTkdjr0QFHCBQQNNi6aKddYA2y-BqqG73SWFkCX2czFW9MOyejADG1Yvn_R7t9bYQ/s2000/B%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2000" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi921Bb8AgRa9V5G1Q4WNRGI6con6ZmrzKHNy7SPVRjrU633bSTOtBNgM3iPH0BfQEE0h-qnaOIbohJby_gLqk2K2coNRDYYXPy2mGezMinxFUdsvN9e3MFDDzxDfTkdjr0QFHCBQQNNi6aKddYA2y-BqqG73SWFkCX2czFW9MOyejADG1Yvn_R7t9bYQ/w640-h384/B%20Graphic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p dir="ltr">Let's start by acknowledging that you might feel like you are sinking into a hole and you are struggling to find your way out. </p><p dir="ltr">Allow your feelings to surface when you think of not liking the current circumstance. But, this is where you are. </p><p dir="ltr">Now, accept that you are at point A with the expectancy to get to point B. </p><p dir="ltr">Examples of point A could be feeling demotivated, not having a job, struggling with your mental health.</p><p dir="ltr">Point B regaining motivation, getting a job, implementing strategies to improve your mental health.</p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2019/07/selflessly-post-graduate-depression.html" target="_blank">Related: Post-Graduate Depression</a></p><p dir="ltr"><br /></p><p dir="ltr"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Tips to Manage your Season of Post-Graduate Depression</span></b></p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>1. Give yourself grace</b></span></p><p dir="ltr">Reflect on your accomplishment. You actually finished school and have a whole degree! </p><p dir="ltr">It's so easy to start ruminating about what's next for you and the frustrations of not being able to land a job. But, you've done so well. Give yourself some love.</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>2. Identify your value</b></span></p><p dir="ltr">I could say, "Don't compare yourself to your peers." Reality is without thinking we compare ourselves to others. </p><p dir="ltr">Here's a trick that I think might help. Create a listing of the value that you hold. It could be your skills (include your soft skills), experiences, characteristics, accomplishments, accolades. You just need to be able to see something on paper. </p><p dir="ltr">When you're going through a season of post-graduate depression, it's easy to think that you aren't valuable. Because, you're flooded with emotions, questions and frustration. </p><p dir="ltr">Your list is a visual reminder of the value that you hold. </p><p dir="ltr">And if you're of the Christian faith, there are many directional arrows (scriptures) in the Bible that reinforce your value. Choose one that you can hold on to.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnYPvLsRijbURryV6KzNE1UpWwZYCn4X1yRtEX_U2kQRxW_8OWXVSrGw3ThlFjADfaDjiwiqOG85bvQ8eMNkFm_NbOdiqJQyG2UmqLI8r86gK7hl3mb-WnP7ZE5DT2eFDqo9mc5Uk-APwAwDHBcqcjB8KqZmSMiPCXaN2QEP7xbqQFByOTnfnMpP0Kg/s2000/Value%20Graphic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2000" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqnYPvLsRijbURryV6KzNE1UpWwZYCn4X1yRtEX_U2kQRxW_8OWXVSrGw3ThlFjADfaDjiwiqOG85bvQ8eMNkFm_NbOdiqJQyG2UmqLI8r86gK7hl3mb-WnP7ZE5DT2eFDqo9mc5Uk-APwAwDHBcqcjB8KqZmSMiPCXaN2QEP7xbqQFByOTnfnMpP0Kg/w640-h384/Value%20Graphic.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #444444;"><b>3. Schedule your job hunting sessions</b></span></p><p dir="ltr">Create a time-table for the days and time that you'll dedicate to looking for jobs to apply for.</p><p dir="ltr">Example</p><p dir="ltr">To do:</p><p dir="ltr">Mondays to Wednesday </p><p dir="ltr">10:00 am to 12:00 pm <b>search for job vacancies</b></p><p dir="ltr">1:00 pm to 2:30 pm <b>tailor</b> <b>resume to job requirements</b></p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">4. Work on your interview skills</b></p><p dir="ltr">Steward this season by improving your interview skills. This channel on Youtube has been quite helpful- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZ3C_syg9Ow" target="_blank">The Companies Expert</a></p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">5. Take advantage of online courses </b></p><p dir="ltr">It's always good to show on your resume that you are actively working to improve your skillsets. </p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">6. Start or restart a hobby</b></p><p dir="ltr">Refresh your mind by doing something that you enjoy. </p><p dir="ltr">For a season, I revisited my love for baking and that was my mental refresh. I saved a banana bread recipe in my phone and I made that. The frozen bananas in the freezer were put to good use. </p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">7. Learn about Resume Writing</b></p><p dir="ltr">Tailoring your resume for a job vacancy is a skill that you can learn. </p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">8. Talk to someone</b></p><p dir="ltr">Going to therapy may not be something you can afford at this time but consider reaching out to a friend or someone you trust to talk about what you're going through. </p><p dir="ltr"><b style="color: #444444;">9. Stay in expectancy mode</b></p><p dir="ltr">Though it tarries; it will come.</p><p dir="ltr">Stay encouraged and trust everything will work out for your good.</p><p dir="ltr"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: x-small;">Image credits: Pexels</span></p>
Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-15786957294995566472023-04-14T14:22:00.002-07:002023-04-19T12:24:35.653-07:00Changing Careers and Battling Depression<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mmMo6StyELRcYKZLqfJ4W9e_9ln1WC-ZnVV0B03MsVM1rN-GARUlIOPEoFeA1nx01W2L0ySS_9bllHPuN31Ub_kwpxt9ToR64kc6K78ty1nO1UCeMZly5UZj0hvSSPOkW4jaUe7apCsnCKyqs6yyuvfaDfpkk-EOudLjVaSiPZWtolD8sX3AirG4Xw/s1600/IMG-20230413-WA0009.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4mmMo6StyELRcYKZLqfJ4W9e_9ln1WC-ZnVV0B03MsVM1rN-GARUlIOPEoFeA1nx01W2L0ySS_9bllHPuN31Ub_kwpxt9ToR64kc6K78ty1nO1UCeMZly5UZj0hvSSPOkW4jaUe7apCsnCKyqs6yyuvfaDfpkk-EOudLjVaSiPZWtolD8sX3AirG4Xw/w640-h480/IMG-20230413-WA0009.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span></span><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>When I learned the word Psychology and what it meant- I decided that's exactly what I want to do. I don't remember the age that I made this decision but I do know it was while I was in high school. I participated in forums and Yahoo Answers which helps to educate me about this field that I wanted to be a part of. </p><p>I'd say I prepared myself with as much of the information that I thought I needed to know. When I got to university, I was excited but nervous about what the experience was really going to be like. The first semester was amazing. The second semester, I learned the bomber that we need to go further in our studies if we wanted to be Psychologists. In my second year, after taking some advice I decided to change the course of study to Teacher Education and minored in Counselling. The short story is I didn't do well at all. My grades were horrible. At the time, the Counselling courses were the only classes that I was actually passing and my GPA seriously took a whooping. </p><p>After speaking with my family, I decided to return to Psychology and minored in Secondary Education. I second-guessed this decision due to the constant queries of the 'lack of jobs' for persons in my field. I questioned it everyday if I had made the right decision to go back to my first major but it felt right. Even though I mentally struggled with it and the opinions of everyone else didn't make it easier. But, it just felt right. When I got to my final year, I was pleased with myself that I followed through and finished my programme. </p><p>Approaching graduation, I started to get the questions about when I'd do my Masters, what would I specialize in, where would you do it... At my graduation, I had no idea where I wanted to go next but I was very hopeful for the future.</p><p>After graduation, I struggled to get a job and did a temporary post for over a year before I got into a Guidance Counselling role. I decided to go this route to expose myself to the school environment as I had two options in mind of where I'd do my Masters- Counselling Psychology working with children or teens or Marriage and Family. </p><p>I went on so many interviews for a Guidance Counsellor position but many of them were simply potholes in the road. I even heard disheartening comments about whether I'd get such a role with my degree (I've said it nicely). I finally got a contract role at a primary school and I was amped and ready to do well. A few months into the role, I sat looking at the paperwork on my desk and I said in my heart, "This isn't it. But, why isn't this is? I tried so hard to get here. I love the students, I love the projects I get to do with them but something is missing." It wasn't the best work environment but the thorn in my flesh became how do I answer this question. Why isn't this it?</p><p>I kept applying for GC roles when my contract ended. Potholes now turned into dead-ends and I was left to wrestle internally with what next. And wrestle fiercely as we experienced Corona, lockdowns and the new anxiety of the life before us. Approaching the end of 2020, I concluded that I was going to do a career change. Where was I going? I didn't know but I was definitely going somewhere. </p><p>On top of this feeling that I had, I started to realize that there were some relationships in my life where people expected me to show up as a role and not a person. I wasn't a Guidance Counsellor 24/7. That was my job but I didn't want to be that in my personal life as well. And as weird as it might seem to you reading this, it was another thing that made me decide that it was time to change course.</p><p>One day, a friend of mine sent me a text message about a job vacancy for a Guidance Counsellor role and I said, "I've decided to change careers and I will be moving into another field."</p><p>I suffered so much as I wondered. Am I making the right decision? </p><p>But, all I knew was there was something more that I wanted to do though I wasn't 100% clear on it. </p><p>Although, I struggled with being unemployed and the pandemic did not make job hunting easier. Expanding my scope was actually really good for me. </p><p>I had the opportunity to enroll in a Digital Marketing course the following year and then started a role in Content Marketing. </p><p>And it was at this point that it finally hit me. This whole time, my identity was wrapped in which career path I chose. So, when I hit a wall I believed it meant that I failed greatly. Ultimately, making me a failure. And that was the mindset I had for a very long time. </p><p>As I reflected, I remembered in my first year of university, one of my lecturers shared his story of how he changed his major five times before he settled. The whole class laughed about it then. But, with my feet pressed to the ground and a mind looking in hindsight, I realized that life has never been linear. It's ebbs and flows. Decisions. Consequences. Errors and lessons. And I was really too hard on myself.</p><p>I've had many examples of those who chose a way and stuck to it to the end. And I wanted that. I did have to realize that I had a journey of my own. And only I could take it. </p><p>I've had the opportunity to learn about myself, work on my mindset and boundaries. And a major takeaway from this journey is: 'my career is what I do, who I am is completely different.' </p><p>Looking back, I could have benefitted from Career Counselling or therapy while I was at university to navigate the decision and feelings that I struggled with. I also accept that no experience is wasted. </p><p>This year will mark three years since I've been out of the classroom. I was invited to facilitate a class last month and my method of teaching hasn't changed drastically. I sat down and wrote up my lesson plan and all. I'm side eyeing myself but it had to be done. But, the way that I delivered the content was very different. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdxTC25hVOu4BfJmjFaYmDBQvhxcF8c2ZJ1OQnh7LBZj707JcZUuzEYm6KNxhGqkTeHJvcOgdBymLuzT1tmr6KjtYCTK6bv7ivByEj9D8VYvjXo67mMLW2xDGoJijiYCGQPrSpGMzY3K4H1WA5yQaCRsXJss9eh9xJ35Ord8Jrl6LtoOopkk_NiJwTg/s1600/IMG-20230413-WA0010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdxTC25hVOu4BfJmjFaYmDBQvhxcF8c2ZJ1OQnh7LBZj707JcZUuzEYm6KNxhGqkTeHJvcOgdBymLuzT1tmr6KjtYCTK6bv7ivByEj9D8VYvjXo67mMLW2xDGoJijiYCGQPrSpGMzY3K4H1WA5yQaCRsXJss9eh9xJ35Ord8Jrl6LtoOopkk_NiJwTg/w480-h640/IMG-20230413-WA0010.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I've had many battles with myself, my decisions and the opinions of everyone around me. Now, I've stepped into a season of becoming who I am called to be. And some days this looks like walking with my eyes closed, holding God's hand and asking, "Are we there yet?".</p><p>Have you ever faced a challenge that had you caught between two opinions? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.</p>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-5806434765829010002023-04-02T13:55:00.002-07:002023-04-05T12:30:10.368-07:00The BEST Guide for Blow-Outs on Natural Hair<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCvaLqIifeMWcUbU9Z40sdkUCScnb4N-2ZpCN-JW-GEBLIiVC8ggbalTlEXxe9nVNrfzuTCyQia0v5i6eOkKB6qHtxxkHo6UYqIL_C2LeM2BxUe_N0JgRHC_vHpHcR77RNAiq03urBgXM9AYf-9GVlvbHU59g7WOV7wgJfvOQThBwXGgTUMBO3Qqnig/s2000/Untitled%20design%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2000" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtCvaLqIifeMWcUbU9Z40sdkUCScnb4N-2ZpCN-JW-GEBLIiVC8ggbalTlEXxe9nVNrfzuTCyQia0v5i6eOkKB6qHtxxkHo6UYqIL_C2LeM2BxUe_N0JgRHC_vHpHcR77RNAiq03urBgXM9AYf-9GVlvbHU59g7WOV7wgJfvOQThBwXGgTUMBO3Qqnig/w640-h384/Untitled%20design%203.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Natural hair is possibly one of the most versatile textures. Twists, braids, coils or a blow-out are just a few of the styling options for natural hair. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Heat can be a conflicting topic for many naturals; as many opt out of using heat. But, for those who do, using heat doesn't have to threaten the health of your hair. There are many variations of the blow-out. It could be a perfecting round afro or silky smooth. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Typically, blow-outs take the natural texture to a stretched state using heat. To achieve your desired blow-out, you could use a blow-dryer with a comb attachment, focus nozzle, paddle brush or round brush. Or other options like the Rev-Air or all-in-one blow-dryer. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">There are heat-free options if you want to stretch the hair. However, for this post, we will look at using a blow-dryer with a comb attachment. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Prepping Your Hair for a Blow-Out</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1. The first step for the best blow-out is to start with clean and moisturized hair. And this will start during your wash routine. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2. Part the hair into four (4) equal sections.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3. Apply your favourite leave-in, cream and/or heat protectant. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">4. Detangle the sections and start blow-drying. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">Best Technique for a Blow-Out using a Comb Attachment</strong></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">What You'll Need</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">- Blow-dryer</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">- Comb attachment/s</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">- Detangling comb or brush</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">- Scrunchies/ Pins (something to hold your hair in the sections)</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">1. Begin blow-drying one section at a time.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">2. Working from the ends of the hair to the roots- start with cool air to make the hair less damp.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">3. Once the hair feels less damp, switch to warm air and move the heat through the hair to stretch the section. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"> 4. Switch back to cool air to seal and smooth the hair shaft. </span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">5. Repeat the process until all sections are complete.</span></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">In the last two years, I have had success blow-drying my hair using this technique. Currently, I use the RED by Kiss Tourmaline Ceramic 2200 Pro Blow-Dryer. The kit comes with two detangling attachments- a regular detangling comb and a straightening detangling comb. I use both when doing my blow-outs. After I detangle the section, I start with the regular detangling comb, working the blow-dryer through my hair with cool air. I switch to warm air when the section is less damp and allow the tension from the comb and the heat to stretch my natural texture. I then switch the comb attachment to the straightening comb and work it through still using warm air. Then back to cool air to smooth the hair. I put away the section and continuing the same process until complete. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbD2fNJ0GlplZKjekFTSW_tVNxoZxXk5FYpJbJbs3Ym4F-rafvpCOYJiZLsQVnxh4t_zc8cTzc9a818-cN8n8HH6Kul-Z77_OOZchhG7K3pOKD9IR5VZ_-1eFQgXfNOUTamSJciIdOkPaEl__7jo0CsvNpISlXNJ8dQwH9Q-9km1RYGNDfD0PyK5uWWg/s2000/Kreamy%20Kurls%20Tips.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="2000" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbD2fNJ0GlplZKjekFTSW_tVNxoZxXk5FYpJbJbs3Ym4F-rafvpCOYJiZLsQVnxh4t_zc8cTzc9a818-cN8n8HH6Kul-Z77_OOZchhG7K3pOKD9IR5VZ_-1eFQgXfNOUTamSJciIdOkPaEl__7jo0CsvNpISlXNJ8dQwH9Q-9km1RYGNDfD0PyK5uWWg/w640-h384/Kreamy%20Kurls%20Tips.jpg" width="640" /></a> </p><div><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><br /></p><p style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0e101a; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">What's your routine when blow-drying your hair? I'd love to chat in the comments. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-5501648182492995012022-06-29T11:12:00.007-07:002023-05-25T10:26:17.680-07:00How Mental Health impacted My Hair Journey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ud5plkfDtRW2t1AUBT9qNgWvxMmGc0qEPxzO_otinkd-a8V8hbRsrhBMrPRbUDuaCPirvketQJU3nsRTl7cZ9h8pb9EY9aNN_xBlE52QB76ZVN5hzWZy4tMzhJBWmU8NbBSSzoQ9mZwEUe7FgLjNnZ0b-_3Tka-zDHN-rxEMnd-ewPmz67o0GyNCKA/s1540/chev.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ud5plkfDtRW2t1AUBT9qNgWvxMmGc0qEPxzO_otinkd-a8V8hbRsrhBMrPRbUDuaCPirvketQJU3nsRTl7cZ9h8pb9EY9aNN_xBlE52QB76ZVN5hzWZy4tMzhJBWmU8NbBSSzoQ9mZwEUe7FgLjNnZ0b-_3Tka-zDHN-rxEMnd-ewPmz67o0GyNCKA/w568-h640/chev.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mental Health. Self-care. Love thy self.<div><br /></div><div>In the last year, these phrases have almost become a trend. We've started to have more open conversations about how we feel and how we process our feelings. And, I am here for it.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's always important to remember, that self-care and healing aren't your typical straight lines and aesthetically pleasing pictures. It's also messy. Healing hurts just as greatly as the thing you're trying to heal from. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Think about your body and how all the parts work together to help you survive. When we are sick, the body utilizes all the nutrients we provide it with to keep us up and running. Right?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes, our hair gets the remainder of those nutrients. In Jamaican terms, we'd say, "di wat lef."</div><div><br /></div><div>So, how does this connect to hair and your state of mind?</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Let's talk about it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Depression, anxiety and/or other issues of mental unwellness can impact your mind and body. Culturally, we've neglected the importance of addressing these needs out of ignorance and stigma. But, we do see a change lately with more awareness about mental health.</div><div><br /></div><div>We do need to empathize more whenever someone expresses that they are feeling mentally or emotionally unwell. It isn't an excuse.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sometimes, there are these factors such as biological, environmental, societal, and even trauma that play a role in that imbalance. Though each of these (depression, anxiety) is specific- I'm going to focus on how stress impacts our hair. Whether it's any of these, it does put some strain on the body's functioning and so we've going to refer to it as, <i>stress</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you've been on your hair journey long enough, you've heard that your hair is always growing. And it's pretty much true. The hair follicles are continuously going through a cycle of growing (Anagen) and resting (Telogen). Stress-induced hair loss is real and it causes the follicles to move into the resting phase which causes shedding. A stressful day at work or home may not lead to severe hair loss, but a prolonged period of stress can. Especially, if the stress is unmanaged. </div><div><br /></div><div>I experienced a bit of thinning, shedding and breakage during my period of stress. And I can also say, I and others around me could definitely see and feel that my hair was different. Truthfully, my hair isn't very shiny even with product/s but it was looking very dull and dry. This was one of the reasons that I did an impromptu haircut. My hair just didn't feel or look the same.</div><div><br /></div><div>We can't totally avoid stress. But, it is our responsibility to do our best to choose good habits that will help to reduce stress and keep us mentally well. Being mindful that you should treat yourself with loving care is also so important. </div><div><br /></div><div>After my haircut, the change in my hair wasn't overnight. I did notice when I was consistent with deep conditioning I really started to feel a difference in my hair. And I went ahead and created a <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWtDAzAk5k/">super simple hair care routine</a> that I'd have the bandwidth to manage. Because, when I was depressed I could barely do much of anything.</div><div><br /></div><div>I felt a shift when I started to come out of my depressive state but it wasn't automatic or easy. I did start trying to create new habits that would be beneficial for me. Making myself a smoothie each morning before breakfast and just being outside in nature was helpful. I started gardening and dove into learning how to grow food. Which was exciting. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQKFjokCJ7YmdT-fwB6Kod2gREfivwvXIh0PtWPSZjTw6ybZO89KSbaK6VVPS_uXulvjneSg12DNyvpxt9RM_TO4j2ZKjVveLr1Su630VzG-RKQ6G9ZgJJreCJzpIpakuXtppcCAycDKQp4j0EL9xaMlqbw_9Y4XbMR0JvyegvPjOVlVcyBUA5HMajg/s524/big%20chop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="523" data-original-width="524" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJQKFjokCJ7YmdT-fwB6Kod2gREfivwvXIh0PtWPSZjTw6ybZO89KSbaK6VVPS_uXulvjneSg12DNyvpxt9RM_TO4j2ZKjVveLr1Su630VzG-RKQ6G9ZgJJreCJzpIpakuXtppcCAycDKQp4j0EL9xaMlqbw_9Y4XbMR0JvyegvPjOVlVcyBUA5HMajg/w640-h638/big%20chop.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Now, almost a year later (August 21, 2021, will be 1 year since my haircut), I'm happy with how my hair is doing. I'm focusing on balancing self-care and hair-care- a major goal now on my hair journey is to have healthy hair. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Have you had any experience with having difficult seasons in your life? Did it impact your mental health or your hair? </div><div><br /></div><div>I'd love to hear about it in the comments.</div><div><br /><div><br /><div>Check out my <a href="https://www.kreamykurls.com/2022/05/life-update-why-i-stopped-blogging.html">previous post </a>about my depression and how it impacted my blogging life. </div><div><br /></div><div>Let's connect on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kreamykurls/">instagram</a> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Resources that you can check out:</div><div><a href="https://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/living/this-is-how-mental-health-disorders-affect-our-hair">Mental Health Disorders & Your Hair</a></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=00quaHzoKYE">Depression and My Natural Hair Journey</a></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tYO5xmipKg">Why I can't take care of my hair? </a></div><div><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/neeranathan/2020/06/30/why-extreme-stress-causes-hair-loss/?sh=5edbc8bc4e6f">How Stress Causes Hair Loss</a><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-32589877694861873912022-06-06T12:36:00.005-07:002022-06-29T10:01:14.277-07:00Review: Shevielle Fenugreek & Oats Moisturizing Hair Cream<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMLtGG4Uew7ud9GQJ8JdXa3g-epGchvnSzufTYs0TpZdlI_SBzAbWSOOD8eyFyO7f10GRpLlb0qlErLCB0KdCWGYux4yI0hZEtroNcwu9YWOboaYPAvltoVEOPufgUAnzdv8IDVG5QoYtxKtCKZmnjxMZUtvnXzFBTf3OK4NEd3Kwg8vBPTBDNDTuAw/s3488/DSCF9727.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2616" data-original-width="3488" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkMLtGG4Uew7ud9GQJ8JdXa3g-epGchvnSzufTYs0TpZdlI_SBzAbWSOOD8eyFyO7f10GRpLlb0qlErLCB0KdCWGYux4yI0hZEtroNcwu9YWOboaYPAvltoVEOPufgUAnzdv8IDVG5QoYtxKtCKZmnjxMZUtvnXzFBTf3OK4NEd3Kwg8vBPTBDNDTuAw/w640-h480/DSCF9727.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>Product Claims: Helps to moisturise, soften and detangle hair</p><p><br /></p><p>Ingredients:</p><p>Water, Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, cetyl Alcohol, Emulsifying Wax NF, Glycerin, Fenugreek Powder, Oats Extract, Vitamin E Oil, Grapefruit Essential Oil, Tangerine Essential Oil, Euxyl k 900 (Preservative)</p><p><br /></p><p>How to use: </p><p>Apply moisturizer to damp hair, using hands to work the moisturizer through, covering the entire hair shaft from root to end. You may also apply Shevielle's Castor Neem Butter or Herbal Butter for a more lasting moisturizing effect. </p><p><br /></p><p>Review:</p><p><b>Packaging:</b> I love that this product came in a glass jar. I found it to be a neat touch and you can easily reuse the jar. So, two thumbs up to Shevielle for that. The labelling/branding is simple but fun. It definitely gives off the spring vibes as promoted in their earlier 'Springing Back to Life' campaign. </p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>Texture/Consistency: </b>The cream is very smooth and lightweight. Even being heavy-handed with this product, it didn't have a weighed down or greasy feel. It really feels like the product absorbs into the hair. But, you can definitely feel that it is there. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='349' height='290' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzB-oTWhJ_Ir7yjBvnEGj2wr7kTj9ZdEdZH9bIRpEgwIRj3C4Bs8pvpx0mCGA3P8YzDlCw47WNRuVqk_r3YuA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><b>Smell:</b> I am not a fan of the scent. It does have that faint grapefruit scent but the earthy smell is a bit more sharp/noticeable. I actually don't mind the smell of unscented shea butter but there's something a bit different with this scent that I can't fully describe. I feel like a light, calming floral or another fruity scent would do quite well for this. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Performance:</b> To really test the moisturizing properties, I've used this product on two low maintenance styles (twist out, braid out), a protective style (high bun) and a heat style (blowout). </p><p><i>For all three styling sessions, the product was applied to damp hair as it says on the jar. </i></p><p>On its own, I'd give it a 5 out of 10 for moisturizing. For my twist out, I only used this product to moisturize and style. I wore the twists for two days before unravelling. The label does say to follow up with one of their other butters for lasting moisturization. My hair was soft to the touch but it didn't feel as moisturized as I expected. I did get nice definition from the twist out. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKvCZ15RltV8GywuNWnoymgZH0wOFmi4bEY67_rUBDwQoOJfUKqrl4TIl4vkBo7NoIv21Hki5QJYjfdxcvyblZO8KaeqVxSmzaszxF2jwgmp_b3sOzxS6P_TsivFJam2KFm8oHs28qhy2YBSJTjtfKV_N8GZkHdHyPbsY9WU7k4Na81dHaF_0KQCFKA/s1500/Untitled-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1500" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrKvCZ15RltV8GywuNWnoymgZH0wOFmi4bEY67_rUBDwQoOJfUKqrl4TIl4vkBo7NoIv21Hki5QJYjfdxcvyblZO8KaeqVxSmzaszxF2jwgmp_b3sOzxS6P_TsivFJam2KFm8oHs28qhy2YBSJTjtfKV_N8GZkHdHyPbsY9WU7k4Na81dHaF_0KQCFKA/w640-h384/Untitled-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>The product definitely does a great job of softening the hair. When I used it to do a braid out, I used it on damp hair and followed with my DIY Shea Butter mix. And I found my hair was soft and felt a lot more moisturized. I transitioned to a bun and it did a good job to make detangling my hair easier. 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I tried it twice and both times the blowout was smooth. I do have a blowdryer that gives great blowouts. But, I do think these blowouts were smoother in comparison to those without the product. And, I believe the Oat Extract may have something to do with that. Here's a comparison of two blowouts. The first clip is without this product and then with.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='353' height='294' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyKui1FJOQni_OS9QaKAqdRx5rapjnpsRAbcvRreexRmmUDJXsqhP_WSzk-0kzMM1s1anVdT6-6881TMvzueg' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><p><br /></p><p><b>Usage: </b>This product was $1800.00 JMD and it's a 9oz jar. I got 4-5 uses out of this and I believe that I should have enough to get two more uses. I do have thick hair so I think someone with less dense hair would get more use. </p><p><br /></p><p>Final thoughts:</p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>By itself, it isn't super moisturizing. I think it could be more moisturizing so that you wouldn't need to follow up with another shea butter/oil-based product. </li><li>Not a fan of the smell. </li><li>Chef kiss as a blowout cream. Just from the results of the blowout, I'd keep using it for this purpose.</li><li>It softens and helps to make detangling easier.</li></ul><p></p><p><br /></p><p>Join my community!</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kreamykurls/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">This review is not sponsored. </span></i></p>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-78109916803057350452022-05-09T17:38:00.000-07:002022-05-09T17:38:02.976-07:00Life Update | Why I Stopped Blogging <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKqGSSDA28dY-NoxZbXjNMZIW-BZ2bcpBX1P7qPF_j7dz39u_mowqaYkn8oXkG7mYxhmK4C1OxRc9oz30xzl5A9tDJaEdrDUp3wJPzBsjQDfjKcMz_QvTPLLXO6LgTR6RBect13PDNXHdXVxz-c_KNIqoRSWagfSfHlIedz1kEItmUomGe3lCMOWCvg/s1600/IMG-20220508-WA0045.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKqGSSDA28dY-NoxZbXjNMZIW-BZ2bcpBX1P7qPF_j7dz39u_mowqaYkn8oXkG7mYxhmK4C1OxRc9oz30xzl5A9tDJaEdrDUp3wJPzBsjQDfjKcMz_QvTPLLXO6LgTR6RBect13PDNXHdXVxz-c_KNIqoRSWagfSfHlIedz1kEItmUomGe3lCMOWCvg/w480-h640/IMG-20220508-WA0045.jpg" width="480" /></a><span></span></div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>Where do I begin?</p><p>Hello there.</p><p>Happy (inserts all the holidays we've missed sharing together) to you!</p><p>It has been a while since I have talked to you all. I thought I was coming back full speed ahead when I made my last blog<a href="https://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2019/07/selflessly-post-graduate-depression.html" target="_blank"> post</a> in 2019. But, I'm accepting that things do not always go the way I intend them to. </p><p>Truth is... this journey of life for me has been challenging.</p><p>It's been a whirlwind of loss, pain and everything in between. For a great portion of the last year, I felt like I didn't know who I was anymore because I got lost in all of life's hardships. And I just stopped doing many of the things I loved. </p><p>Sidenote* Now, the aim of this post isn't to make this a sappy sad story. </p><p>Absolutely not! </p><p>However, I do think it is fair to share an update with you as I hope to get back into blogging.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Beginning</b></p><p>I got married and then started a new career in January 2020- I was excited and nervous about all that was to come. I soon quickly realized that I was completely clueless about what to expect with anything in life. </p><p>I lost my aunt in February 2020 and then came our country's first covid case the following month. My contract at work ended a few months later and it was then back to job hunting. I caught covid in September of the same year and the entire time I was quarantined at home I thought heavily about not allowing myself to be irresponsible that someone would catch it from me. </p><p>The following year (2021), picture a hurricane uprooting a tree. Do you see it? </p><p>That was my year and I was not well emotionally or mentally. There are some things that are too personal to share. And others, yo girl is still going through it. But, I am in a much better space emotionally and mentally. I do still have my down days but I don't feel like I am buried in a hole and can't find my way out. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>The Middle -August 2021</b></p><p>I cut my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CTSy3d5AxiH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link" target="_blank">hair off</a> </p><p>I didn't plan to but it turned out to be an amazing idea. My hair was feeling so unhealthy and it was understandable since I wasn't ok. But, it really was the beginning of something beautiful because it was the spark for relearning myself and my hair. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNf2CnujZd0hPuGRo94cEcR2NXlm9s0hzVIY-GI8TMxyAAR1uToZkfWBbTHDQr8VJB4KIIUIdDi15796v5djscopFFVKsTGrCflQjnVXwgK9W6RfUCBB_GNwFxzFlSDMd3bh3CW2baG9z8bmlri7y1OTfGGky2WlDMEqxmKA3meoIJ5KbfoGAtPlROQ/s2000/Blog%20Post%20(2).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="2000" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNf2CnujZd0hPuGRo94cEcR2NXlm9s0hzVIY-GI8TMxyAAR1uToZkfWBbTHDQr8VJB4KIIUIdDi15796v5djscopFFVKsTGrCflQjnVXwgK9W6RfUCBB_GNwFxzFlSDMd3bh3CW2baG9z8bmlri7y1OTfGGky2WlDMEqxmKA3meoIJ5KbfoGAtPlROQ/w640-h512/Blog%20Post%20(2).png" width="640" /></a></div><p><b>At the Beginning again- December 2021</b></p><p>The last few months of that year were the toughest. I believe it was the ending of this year and the beginning of 2022 that two of what I considered my most valuable friendships, ended.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wrXeDmg3UpiKQHIyQOTDT_l--it2WK8zMIx-ZnhEneV9EH3hZFWROrJcjkOTmu3lxaxPz0XAudWm0UUHO4avJQqjLlNSaKwX2LrKYSKGMdO7recrdrXMgidW7T_UBA8RweOz9zQVhHeb1Dy6vD28jCM2fsnD5ebfHDrtU8OBDxQEgfiyZYn1osRfrQ/s1280/IMG-20220508-WA0047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_wrXeDmg3UpiKQHIyQOTDT_l--it2WK8zMIx-ZnhEneV9EH3hZFWROrJcjkOTmu3lxaxPz0XAudWm0UUHO4avJQqjLlNSaKwX2LrKYSKGMdO7recrdrXMgidW7T_UBA8RweOz9zQVhHeb1Dy6vD28jCM2fsnD5ebfHDrtU8OBDxQEgfiyZYn1osRfrQ/w480-h640/IMG-20220508-WA0047.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> In all of life's beauty: there is also sorrow. But, I didn't want to be sorrowful anymore. I wanted to bloom.<p></p><p>And so I did. I tried to start the new year with a new perspective and challenge myself not just to be full of potential and in my head. Rather being and creating. And doing what I could to reignite the fire within.</p><p>I am excited to start creating and sharing content again.</p><p>See you soon.</p><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-54618185007225153372019-07-16T12:18:00.004-07:002019-07-16T12:18:42.331-07:00Selflessly: Post Graduate Depression<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Post Graduate Depression- it's been sitting in my head for months. I know I should write about it but I just haven't had the energy to. I kept saying, tomorrow, tomorrow I'll do it. Then tomorrow never came. So, I'm making tomorrow, today.<br />
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According to <a href="https://www.fenews.co.uk/fevoices/25085-why-we-should-talk-about-post-graduate-depression">We need to talk about Post Graduate Depression</a>, " organizations identified that almost half of recent graduates believed their mental wellbeing had declined following university."<br />
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Post Graduate Depression is depression triggered by one's matriculation after post-secondary education. Like depression which is marked by intense sadness, lack of energy and interest; PGD takes the same form.<br />
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It all started off so wonderful. I was done with school, finally. I was relieved to be out. Freedom had come my way and I was ready for a break. Applying for jobs didn't seem so hard until the cards of rejection started to fill my pocket. Then it started. Extra mental exhaustion. I was merely pressing on because that's what I do best. Press. Surely, other things started to creep up on me- fatigue, anxiety, discouragement, indecisiveness, and <b>fear</b>.<br />
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I fell into not wanting to do anything because I didn't have the energy to. Feelings of frustration with my hair and being lazy with it. One point I stopped sending out applications too. </div>
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The, I feel stuck and I can't make my next move? </div>
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I had sunken and planted myself home in a world of fear and Indecisiveness. And made it welcome in all facets of my living space.<br />
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I can't count the number of times I've set out to come with an update. I've thought of what I wanted to say, pictures I want to use but where tha update at tho? Can you believe I haven't written anything for the blog since November 2016? Oh. My. Well. First thing, first.<br />
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I am officially a graduate! Holding a Bsc. in Psychology and a minor in Secondary Education. The journey surely was challenging with some great laughs and memories. Things got hectic from January to June in my final year so I had to take a break to focus on the final lap. Lots of tears, moments of giving up, painful situations and tiresome days. Nevertheless, I made it! I completed two practicums with my programme due to my major and minor. Normally, one's minor won't call for an internship or practicum. However, one of those rare cases (as some would say) I did two. I believe I was the only one from my batch (Psychology) that completed two practicums. One for 3 months and a couple of days and the other for 2 months. I did the one for 3+months first and finished that on a Friday then begin the other on the following Monday. My body was beat!<br />
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It feels good to be a graduate and I'm recuperating while doing what graduates do. Job seeking, volunteering, learning, resting and trying not to get too fat.<br />
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Also! I cut my hair a few months ago too (by this I've cut it more than three times). I was aiming for waist length for graduation but the stress from practicum took a toll on my hair so I had to cut it and after graduating I fell of the HHJ, you know.<br />
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To share it all in its entirety, you'd be reading for days! Just know I'm finding my way back into blogging; for I miss it. I changed the blog name too from Caught Between a Curl and Cream to Kreamy Kurls.<br />
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Happy New Year, gentle people. Blessings for you and yours for the year.Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-70153011486090015382016-11-13T18:21:00.000-08:002016-11-13T18:24:31.649-08:00RECAP: Made in Manchester 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I found out about this event through Instagram the night before. As an<a href="http://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2016/10/introvert-survival-guide-to-social.html"> introvert</a>, I prefer to have a good amount of time to mentally prepare for an event but still decided to attend. I was battling the flu but packed my bag with 'the flu essential kit' (mint sweeties, rag, and more mint sweeties) and went on my way. Normally, I like having company when going to an event and had to talk myself into going alone. But, I did.<br />
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The event was held at Manchester High School and started at 10:00 am on March 20. I arrived at 12:30 pm and visited the varying booths on the grounds. There were 23 booths on the grounds and I managed to visit almost all of them despite my situation.<br />
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I met Alison Lewis owner of Seh Mi Precious, Lacey-Ann Bartley from Bartley All in Wood and Coleen Dryer from Chic La Vie.<br />
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I also met a guy, Lushane, who was an introvert as well at one of the booths and we toured the rest of the booths together.<br />
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I purchased a Woogie from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BartleysAllinWood/">Bartley's All in Wood</a>, Spicy Tamarind balls from Island Best Treat and a midi ring from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AviolaAccessories/">Aviola Accessories</a>. </div>
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I really enjoyed the day and was happy that I convinced myself to attend. The event had a great ambiance and lots of variety as it related to the entrepreneurs and their businesses. I had expected a great turnout for the event but it was great either way. </div>
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Related Articles:<br />
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You can keep up with my social journey on YouTube:</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SppUXwzEsY">VIDEO: Social Journey of an Introvert Ep 2</a><br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ma9I9E5740">VIDEO: Social Journey of an Introvert Ep 3</a><br />
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<a name='more'></a><i>Drum roll please* I'm back! Oh, yes. I've been M.I.A for days- cough months* School have me a way. But! I've been working on this post for a while and was waiting for the right time to release it. The time is now. </i><br />
<span style="color: red;"><br /></span>I always knew that I was shy. I had that fear, crippling fear of public events and talking to people. Later on, I found out that I was both shy and an Introvert. There's a difference? Oh, yes!<br />
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Introversion is a personality trait whereby thoughts, feelings or moods are focused on internally rather than through external stimulation. While shyness refers to being nervous or timid. So, you see being shy and being an introvert are not the same. However, introverts can be shy- even extroverts can be shy too.<br />
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I think a year ago, I started something for myself, the <a href="http://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2016/03/recap-kaluga-kafe-fashion-month-week-3.html">Social Journey of an Introvert</a> and let me tell you- I've learned a lot. It was after I had a conversation with a friend of mine that I thought I really need to make a post about this.<br />
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In this post, you'll learn some tips and tricks that have helped me whenever I attend expos, hair shows, makeup shows or other social events.<br />
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1. Breath<br />
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First thing: when you arrive at the event find a quiet corner. This can be a literal corner, a bathroom, shed or a tree. Now, take a deep breath. You can also utilize deep breathing techniques especially if you get or are anxious. Remember the spot; just in case.<br />
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2. Challenge yourself<br />
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We've all heard the saying, 'Feel the fear and do it anyway.' No, really. Do it! Going to events have always been terrifying to me because I am an Introvert and I am shy. But, once I started to set mini goals things started to become a lot better.<br />
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Here are some examples of small goals that I've set and return to from time to time.<br />
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1. Today, I challenge myself to visit every booth.<br />
2. Meet 7 new people today.<br />
3. Coleen Dryer will be at this event today. Find her and take a picture with her.<br />
4. Talk to x, y and z<br />
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3. Smile<br />
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As introverts, we have a natural instinct to hide. There's just too much going on on the outside. But! Inhale. Exhale. Smile! Plus this makes you a lot more approachable. Nobady nah chat to yuh wid yuh face mek up!<br />
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4. Take a break.<br />
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Remember that spot you found earlier? If things start to get a bit overwhelming take a minute in your temporary place of refuge. Then go back out there.<br />
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5. Ask questions<br />
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As an introvert, your superpower is being a great listener. Utilize it! It makes you look like you're a conversationalist, makes you become comfortable and aware of the group you're in.<br />
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Having questions on deck is good too! This is very effective- especially, if you turn up at an expo and you're able to meet the faces behind companies.<br />
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General questions such as:<br />
1. What inspired you to start this business?<br />
2. What motivates you to continue your business?<br />
3. What was it like when you first started yours?<br />
4. What tips do you have for new entrepreneurs?<br />
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Use your attending skills. We all love to know that someone is interested in our story/stories, right? Right. So, nod your head and even paraphrase to show you're paying attention.<br />
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6. <span style="color: red;">Embrace it and become 2.0</span><span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
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Now, this does not mean that you must not be your introvert self rather be more! Accept it, you're an introvert but being an introvert doesn't define you completely. You're kind, funny, talented. Don't be afraid to show that.<br />
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7. Find a friend<br />
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Did you see someone at a booth that looked just as terrified as you? Say hi, you never know you might make a friend.<br />
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Did you complete any of your small goals? If yes then it's definitely time to celebrate. Put some music on and have a party! But, by yourself of course for after all that socializing you'll be exhausted. But! You did it!<br />
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How do you survive at social events? Drop your tips below.<br />
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Other resources:<br />
<a href="http://jameystegmaier.com/2012/04/top-10-survival-tips-for-introverts-at-social-events/"><span style="color: blue;">Top 10 Survival Tips for Introverts</span></a><br />
<a href="http://greatist.com/grow/advice-for-introverts"><span style="color: blue;">Advice for Introverts</span></a><br />
<a href="http://www.bustle.com/articles/107914-10-hacks-for-surviving-a-party-as-an-introvert"><span style="color: blue;">10 Hacks for Surviving a Party as An Introvert</span></a>Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-25020139729130291882016-05-13T16:24:00.001-07:002016-05-13T17:05:33.286-07:00Brand Jamaica entrepreneurs celebrate Mothers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a name='more'></a>It was a year ago that I was brainstorming about things that I could do to give back. I came up with some fairly good ideas but the one that stood out the most was to have a giveaway to honour a hard-working Jamaican woman. However, I had no clue of how to go about initiating the idea and the money to get it done.<br />
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Every day I'd open my blog journal and look at this idea that seemed ever so far from manifestation. That is until Thursday, April 21, 2016 when myself along with other brand Jamaica entrepreneurs were contacted by Mr. Demola Cunningham, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buttonitja/">Owner/Marketing Director of Button It Jamaica</a>. He shared his idea of a Mother's Day Giveaway and the following day we were all in an online meeting.<br />
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As a group, we gathered our resources, time, and gifts. Which resulted in a successful <a href="http://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2016/04/brandjamaica-mothers-day-giveaway.html">Mother's Day Give-a-way.</a> There was a total of 16 submissions for the giveaway; however, we could only choose three. Danielle Powell, Daryl Petrekin and Tiana Grant were the winners and each of them received a gift basket for their mother along with a free photo shoot from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dksmithphotoz/?fref=ts">Dwayne K Smith Photography.</a> <br />
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The winners looked so happy and I'm sure the mothers were excited as well. This was quite a surprising and fulfilling experience. I've connected with individuals who love what they do and are passionate about their brand. Firstly, I thank God. Cause trust me did a have nightmare about that idea in my journal. Yes! We did it!<br />
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Many thanks to all the individuals who contributed to the success of this giveaway including our contestants, supporters, and sponsors. Much appreciation to Mr. Demola Cunningham for the opportunity to be a part of this activity.<br />
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Stay connected with these brand Jamaica entrepreneurs:<br />
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Demola Cunningham <a href="https://www.instagram.com/buttonitja/">@buttonitja</a><br />
Devene Sutherland <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofdevabandeau/">@houseofdevabandeau</a><br />
Karrell Bennett <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellascentsja/">@bellascentsja</a><br />
Tena Harrison <a href="https://www.instagram.com/prettylittletingsja/">@prettylittletingsja</a><br />
Monique Fitzgerald <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzgeraldsboutique">@fitzgeraldsboutique</a><br />
Carol Bodoo <a href="https://www.instagram.com/madison.accessories/">@madison.accessories</a><br />
Robert Bennett <a href="https://www.instagram.com/relicdesignsandcreations/">@relicdesignsandcreations</a><br />
Dwayne K Smith <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dksmithphotoz/">@dksmithphotoz</a><br />
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My name is Jadene Jordine :) I am 19 years old, and also a second year Information Technology student. I love singing, reading, finding out how things work and acting.<br />
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I've been natural for 19 years and some months lol... yup all my life.<br />
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3) Was there anything that influenced you to go or stay natural?<br />
Yes, my denomination, and also my love for my hair influenced me to stay natural <3<br />
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4)What do you think about the Natural Hair Movement?<br />
I absolutely love it!! This movement encourages us as descendants of Africans to keep our natural afro-textured kinky hair. I mean come on, the hair comes out of our head it doesn't get anymore for us than that!<br />
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5)From personal experience, I've heard that natural hair isn't professional. What are your thoughts?<br />
Natural hair is professional and people just gotta deal with that.<br />
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No, No and No... Yeah, I'm sure you guys got the point. It's "hair" to stay ;)<br />
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I'm not good at combing my hair, so protective styling is hard for me. I use to just put my hair in a puff and then I go out (leaving my end exposed). Another problem is shrinkage and the struggle is real when you have short hair.<br />
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I try to wash my hair every two weeks. I deep condition once a month...well... most times that is. I use the LOC (liquid, oil, cream) method to retain moisture. I also minimize the amount of heat that I use on my hair.<br />
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Go for it! Your natural hair was made just for you, so own it :) Take care of it and learn the do's and the don'ts. Remember a woman's hair is her glory!<br />
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Umm idk maybe loc it... hmm we will see ;)<br />
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Twitter: jadene_jordine<br />
Instagram: @jadene.jordine<br />
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Last Friday, I found myself within a group surrounded by amazingly talented Jamaicans. And what were we doing? Planning a giveaway for Mother's Day! By now you should know I'm an advocate for Brand Jamaica and this is a wonderful opportunity that I can say I am a part of.<br />
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#BrandJamaica Mother's Day Giveaway! <b>Three (3) lucky mothers </b>will win basket containing products from the sponsors and a free PHOTOSHOOT from Dwayne K. Smith Photography.<br />
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Enter this contest by telling us why you think your mother deserves to win in no more than 150 words.<br />
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1. A <b>Direct Message</b> on instagram (<a href="http://instagram.com/kreamykurls">@kreamykurls</a>), <b>comment below</b> or email <b>brandjamaicamotherdaygiveaway@gmail.com</b><br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/buttonitja/">@buttonitja</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofdevabandeau/">@houseofdevabandeau</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bellascentsja/">@bellascentsja</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/prettylittletingsja/">@prettylittletingsja</a><br />
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fitzgeraldsboutique">@fitzgeraldsboutique</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.instagram.com/relicdesignsandcreations/">@relicdesignsandcreations</a><br />
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Entries will be narrowed down by the sponsors and the 3 winning mothers will be randomly chosen from that set.<br />
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Jamaican residents only*<br />
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<i><b>Deadline: May 7, 2016</b></i><br />
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Good luck!Kreamy Kurlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05324487938481059538noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7542490120183006399.post-67321158126396562292016-04-17T04:00:00.000-07:002016-04-17T19:16:33.364-07:00RECAP: Sigma Run 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Annually, Sagicor Jamaica has an event called Sigma Run dedicated to raising funds for individuals in need. The theme for this year's 5k run was Run for the fun. Donate to the cause and this one was for breast cancer. The run was held on Sunday, February 21, 2016, and I was repping' with the This is Really Great Yogurt Team (pictured above). </div>
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This was my second time doing the Sigma Run. We (Myself, brother, and sister-in-law) </div>
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travelled from St. Catherine to get to Kingston for the event. When we arrived, people like ants! They were everywhere and we passed a few making their way to the start. </div>
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The opening proceedings included greetings from various individuals, reflections of the previous year, a moment of silence which was dedicated to Alicia Prince, who passed away while participating at Sigma last year, precautions and appeals to participants to pace themselves and take it easy. As well as the funds raised for this year. This year Sigma Run raised 43 Million dollars! </div>
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I had planned to vlog this year, so I had my water, matey bag and camera on deck. The race started off a bit late due to the opening activities; however, got in full swing as soon as they were finished. The start line was at Knutsford Boulevard and ended at Emancipation Park.</div>
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The starting line had beautiful artwork done by students from Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts.</div>
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I was registered as a walker, as such I was not able to run. Nevertheless, it wasn't a bad walk. There were three water stops and three medical stops as well. The medical stop was an excellent move that Sagicor did. It was obvious that they considered what took place the prior year.</div>
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At the 3k mark, my leg started cramping up a little because I have short legs and I was trying to take long quick steps. lol </div>
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I have no idea how long it took me to get to the finish line (I didn't check the time from my bib) but it didn't feel like a 5k race. We got to the finish line quite quick in comparison to last year. It was a comfortable walk and I tried not to push myself too much. Plus, I kept staring at people's hair. So much gorgeous natural hair and locs!</div>
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Overall, it was good! I felt super energized and ready for the day. At the end of each race, I say I'm going to start training so that I can win something but it never happens. Now, I'm just focused on the cause as opposed to winning.</div>
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<li>Great hair toner</li>
<li>Aids with hair loss</li>
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Water, aloe vera, lemongrass extract, honey, polymer and natural fragrance</div>
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I purchased this gel at the Denbigh Show last year at HoneyVera's booth for $300.00 Jamaican dollars. The product has a gelatin-like consistency but when emulsified into the hand it rubs out smoothly. It felt very moisturizing on the hair and when rubbed on the hair it felt a lot like when you would rub water on your hair. It had my hair very soft. However, once it dried, it dried hard and defined the sections of my hair that had a curl pattern. The product suggests that it provides a strong hair; however, it's more of a soft hold. You know some gels say strong hold and it gives a crunchy stiff hold, this doesn't do that. It's a soft hold and so it didn't slick my coarser textures as well as the looser textures on my head. </div>
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The smell of the product was a very fresh sweet smell.<br />
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The only con I observed was it doesn't mix well with heavy products like shea butter. I used it for a twist out and got a bit of flake but once it dried some of the flakes went away.<br />
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I love the gel for its moisturizing properties. I haven't tried a lot of gels, homemade aloe vera gel is my staple but this gel is right there beside it. I don't have a consistent texture on my head so this gel defined some sections (that had a curl pattern) and others not so much. I wouldn't use this for a wash and go for I believe I need something a bit heavier for my hair. But using this for wet styles like a flat twist out, twist out, rod set or so would be great especially if you're looking for a style that's set but still soft. But, if you're looking for a strong hold: this isn't it. I used the gel for the above style and I got great results from the section I did a flat twist out. </div>
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In November last year, Adrian Samuda the owner of Kaluga Kafe announced that they would be hosting a Fashion Month which included four weeks of fashion shows to feature and promote Jamaican designers and talents. I found out about this event via <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kreamykurls/" target="_blank">Instagram </a> and told my friend Daltonette Crawford about it and encouraged her to sign up. I missed the first two weeks of the show due to my final exams but definitely had to be there for the third week to support her. She asked me and five other individuals to participate as models for the show which was scheduled for December 19, 2015. On December 17, we met and Daltonette informed us about the time and of what was expected of us for the show.<br />
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On December 19, 2015, I arrived at Kaluga Kafe about 7:00 pm for we were told to be there a few hours prior to showtime. Upon arrival I was greeted by a young lady at the door; she was very courteous and helped me to find my way around.<br />
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We (Daltonette and Team DeeBeaut) all got ready before 9:00 pm but the show started at about 10:00 pm for all the designers had not arrived. However, once the show started it was up and running.<br />
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The event was amazing! I really enjoyed how it was organized and was glad for the opportunity to have met other Jamaican entrepreneurs. I had the pleasure of meeting Adrian Samuda and he's such a humble being. I asked him what was the inspiration for the event and he reiterated that it was his passion for talent and brand Jamaica. He said each day he's inspired by the many talented people around him and those he has met and thought it fit to find a way to introduce them to other people thus the idea came alive.<br />
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Hats off to Adrian Samuda for doing this and I'm really looking forward to another one this year!<br />
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Check out <a href="https://www.facebook.com/kalugakafe/" target="_blank">Kaluga Kafe</a> if you're looking for lovely people, amazing food and a great time.<br />
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1. Introduce yourself.<br />
•Helllooo!!! My name is Samantha 'Samijoe' Miller, I'm 18 years of age , I attend the Glenmuir High School and I lovvveee ma 4c Natural Hair hunny!! Lol<br />
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2. How long have you been natural?<br />
•I have been Natural all my life 😊<br />
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3.Was there anything that influenced you to go or stay natural?<br />
•Tbh, I wanted to texturize my hair when I was in primary school but as I matured I saw the importance of staying true to your roots. Little things like staying natural contributes to that.<br />
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4. What do you think about the Natural Hair Movement?<br />
•I'm lovinggggg it hunnyyy!!! Yessss!!! I'm proud of the females making the decision to back natural. Its a liberating movement which promotes self realization and a healthy lifestyle.<br />
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• Natural sistas are shape shifters, we can do anything the 'accepted' can do and even more. A simple protective style can fix this 'Unprofessional' issue cause we going back to flawless afterwards 😉<br />
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6. Do you believe that the natural hair movement is a fad?<br />
I don't, because females are going natural almost everyday! Today it may be your sister, next week your best friend . Going natural is a change for the better and persons will never know until they try it.<br />
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7. What problems do you experience as a natural?<br />
•Sticking to my regime, Maintaining a protective style, and keeping it moisturized at all times.<br />
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8. Do you have a hair regime, if so what is it like?<br />
•My hair regime is fairly simple. I cowash (try to) every week and shampoo at the end of the month. After I rinse I apply either coconut oil or olive oil to my scalp and apply the Cantu leave in conditioner to the strands of my hair. Then I lock away my ends with a protective style and Viola....regime complete.<br />
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9 What would you tell someone who wanted to go natural?<br />
•GO NATURAL!! lol Definitely do it, you won't regret it. Do as much protective styling as possible , moisturize the ends of your hair, recommend oils, recommend products and of course check out Kreamy Kurls guurrrrlll!!!! 😊<br />
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10 What would you like to do with/to your hair in the future?<br />
•Thick, Healthy, bra length Hair definitely.<br />
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11 How can people connect with you? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram etc)<br />
•Facebook: Samantha Miller<br />
•Instagram: @capillisnativis</div>
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Now, I'm sure we've all had our share of bad hair days. Right? Well, I know I have. (chipmunk voice) I remember clearly two weeks ago when my twists don't fully dry and I end up with a undefined fluffy afro and three weeks before that when when I decided to try a new style and it went completely wrong.<br />
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Bad hair days; can't avoid them. They are a part of the cycle of life (well, maybe not). If all else fails put it in a bun and throw in accessories!<br />
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Speaking of buns and accessories, for today's <a href="http://kreamykurls.blogspot.com/2016/02/hair-tip-monday-loc-edition-featuring.html" target="_blank">HTM</a> I'm showing you 5 ways to spice up your style using Wire Headbands. I have found the secret to no more bad hair days and couldn't leave you out.<br />
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After much experimenting with headbands from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/houseofdevabandeau/" target="_blank">House of Deva Bandeau</a> by Devene Sutherland, I've come up with five fairy simple and cute styles. Check out the video below.<br />
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