Because I am growing out my relaxer, it took me a while to figure out the best way to detangle and style my hair. I lost a lot of hair and got a lot of knots on most of my detangling sessions (until very recently). To add insult to injury, I wore a lot of ponytails in which my hair was tangled underneath; meaning I would pull and brush my hair over the tangled part. Bad Idea. To get my hair back on track I have decided to get kinky twists for the summer and a sew-in for the winter. The last time I had any kind of weave in my hair was the summer of ’94 when my cousin put box braids in my hair. Since my hair is broken in certain areas (particularly the nape) and I’m dealing with a whole lotta new growth, I think keeping my hair braided up is the best solution for me. I’ve read a lot of information about taking care of your hair while in braids or sew-ins so that it actually helps your hair instead of harming it. I don’t have a set in stone regimen for when I have my hair braided, but it will probably include cleansing my scalp with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo/Abba Pure Moisture Shampoo, oiling my scalp with some kind of oil that promotes growth and controls itchiness, and spraying on a moisturizing spray. I’m excited about the braids, but It won’t be until mid June when I’m able to get them because my cousin is getting married and I’m a bridesmaid!
Being the kitchen beautician that I am, I have decided to try do the kinky twists myself. I’ve watched more YouTube tutorials than I care to announce on the matter, and I honestly think I can do it myself. I think that if I can wax myself I can put in a few kinky twists, right? Right. An added bonus is that I would only have to purchase the hair, so that would save me about $150. If When this goes well, my next feat will be conquering the self-installed sew-in. Wish me luck!
Skin and Juice 
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