Long Hair, Don't Care

I know, not the most original title, but I was excited about this kindle book that I just downloaded, and I wanted to share it with you: Hair Care Rehab: The Ultimate Hair Repair and Conditioning Manual. This book couldn't have come at a better time for me. On Wednesday, I chemically straightened my hair for the first time in 4 years. It has been a fun time being natural, but with the baby and our busy schedule, I just couldn't keep up with the crazy regimen my natural hair needs to stay presentable.





The pic on the left was my natural hair, styled in a twistout. I loved that style, but it only lasted for one or two days before turning into a tangled, frizzy afro. The worst part was detangling after it frizzed up; even when I kept it moisturized, the tight curls would still find a way to knot by day two. The pic on the right is from yesterday, and so far I am LOVING my new hair. I know I will be back to detangling when the new growth starts to get thick, but that little detangle is nothing compared to trying to rake my comb through my ENTIRE length.

Okay, back to the book! Now that I have chemically processed my hair, I need to treat my hair to some SERIOUS love and care. I just want to make sure my hair does not get dry or weak from the processing. Plus, I have to have long, healthy hair for the wedding! One of my major goals is to use my own hair for the wedding (no tracks, no weaves, no extensions). I want to style my hair in the polular and traditional bridal updos that are plastered through all the wedding magazines. Yep, I'm the hopeless romantic! So when I stumbled upon this guide to Hair Care Rehab, I hit download immediately. Some of the book's tips I remember from my previous relaxed days, like moisturinzing and sealing with oil. But the book reminded me that I HAVE to remember to take care of my ends, since they are the oldest, and they are always rubbing on clothing when my hair is down. So I guess that means I have to go back to my protective styling. I will probably start next week with that because I am still enjoying wearing my new hair down to show off the length. *Insert me singing "I whip my hair back and forth..."*

As I read more and try some of the conditioning techniques, I will share some of the tips I have learned. And I will keep you updated on my growth. Do you have any tips and tricks to keep your hair long, strong, and beautiful before the strain of wedding day styling?

{All photos in this post are personal}