Okay…I’m almost down one month, in my 6-month “Healthy Hair Challenge”. How’s it going? VERY well! I’m already starting to see real progress, and I’m pleased.

I’ve incorporated “finger combing” into my detangling sessions (before using an actual comb), and I can honestly say it’s making a BIG difference in the amount of hair that ends up in my comb. Big ups to the mystery person who taught me that trick…I don’t remember. I think I saw it on a You Tube video. “Fingers” are better for releasing knots and tangles.  I’m forced to be patient with my hair.  No more trying to detangle my hair, when I’m tired and irritable from a long, stressful day at work. If it knocks me off schedule by a day or two, then I’ll just have to go with it. I’d rather preserve my hair, not to mention my mind.

NuNAAT conditioners are the BOMB! I just used the Treatment Conditioner as a pre-poo detangler (I used the Chocolat Special for the same purpose), and I actually like it BETTER than the combing cream. I have the Chocolat Cream Mask, and I’ll be using that to deep condition this week.

My trusty hair shears finally gave out on me.  I’ve had them since I’ve been nappy, so they served me well.  I’m buying the Tweezerman Hair Shears.

I’m still going back and forth, with the henna/indigo coloring project. I’ve never used indigo, and truth be told, I’m not looking forward to the mess…and the time. A “Henndigo” treatment will add another whole day to my one shampoo/condition day.  I need to cover gray, and I don’t know what to expect. I don’t want any “unpleasant” surprises.

I’ve gotta do a book review for Thank God I’m Natural! Just made myself a note to get on that this weekend (Sunday).

So, overall it’s been a great few weeks. I know quite a few nappturals are participating in some kind of hair health challenge, and I hope they’re having the same great results!

Stay tuned….
A Nappy Girl