This weeks LUUUUST!!!

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The Ayurvedic way

Over the past year I've been impressed with the growth of my hair. But honestly I think there is still a lot I can do to take my overall hair health to the next level. Now that I've done a lot of experimenting with products, trying to discover what works well with my hair and what doesn't, I realize that my hair tends to thrive when I incorporate natural ingredients.

With that said starting at the beginning of January I plan on doing a strict 6 month challenge of using just (mostly) natural ingredients to care for my hair. One of the easiest (yet most complex) ways of doing this is by adopting an Ayurvedic Hair Care Regimen.

Ayurvedic practices are a system unique to India where natural ingredients found in that region are used as an alternative means for medicine, treatments and hygiene. Many of the ingredients that are used in ayurvedic regimens can be found at most Indian markets and stores in the states. Also some ingredients used commonly in western culture (many you find in teas and herbal infusions)  can be found at your local health food store or Co-op.

Using ayurveda methods is beneficial not only because it's easy to mix ingredients specific to your hair needs but also the ingredients are NOT expensive. (They are considerably cheaper than the "all natural" products that you find in drug/beauty supply stores and online.)

Here are a list of ingredients that are commonly used in ayurvedic regimens. I'll definitely be seeing if I can get my hands on a good variety of the following:

Amla Powder | Stimulates hair growth, has wonderful conditioning properties, strengthens hair at the roots


Hibiscus Petal Powder| Conditions hair, Rejuvenates hair making it shiny


Mehndi Powder (Henna)| Mixture of multiple ingredients,   Not only used for hair coloring, works  as an excellent hair conditioner, imparts silkiness and shine


Kalpi Tone | Promotes hair growth, prevents pre mature balding, light conditioning properties, imparts shine 

Brahmi Powder | Strengthens hair at the roots, helps relieve dandruff, also purported to thicken hair  


Aloe Vera Juice | Balance PH level, heal scalp, imparts sheen, light conditioning properties, nourishes and moisturizes hair 


Neem | Helps fight scalp infections, works against dry and flaky scalp which causes dandruff

Shikakai | Acts as a natural cleanser, and mild conditioner, whilst promoting hair growth

Marshmallow Root Powder | Nourishes hair follicles and scalp, conditioning properties, imparts shine 


Vatika Oil | Mixture of Ayuerveda herbs into a coconut oil base, seals moisture, conditioning properties, imparts shine

As we get closer to the new year I'll share more ingredients,  recipes and techniques I'll be incorporating in my new hair challenge.

Giveaway Winner!!!

I'm happy to announce the winner of the second Miss Jessie's Products giveaway. The winner is...

Fatema!!!

Congratulations on winning your two items of choice. Miss Jessie's Curly Buttercreme and the Curly Pudding. I'll be emailing you today so I can get your prizes to you!

I want to take this time to thank everyone who entered! There's most definitely going to be much more giveaways/contests in the future, so make sure you stay tuned in. I also want to thank and say hello to my new followers. Thank you so much for the support and I hope you can find some inspiration for your own journey!

*Happy Hair Days*

Yo Boyfriend Don't Like It?!?

I had to share this with you guys. I died from laughter. Mostly because I was so astonished at how much info he actually knows. I think you'll find this interesting as well.

So ladies, who's all for giving your unsupportive boyfriend the "2nd big chop"?

Stylin': Kinky Twist

You already know I LOVE Protective styling. Low Maintenance hair styles just seem like the best option for me. For people who are always on the move yet want to keep their hair as protected from the elements and the hustle and bustle of life, protective styles is an excellent option. 

Last year around this time my friend did some FANTASTIC kinky twist for me. I kept them in for over 2 months. I could have went a lot longer, because they still looked great, but of course I wanted to see the growth that my hair retained. This time around I did them my self and trust me. I'm wearing these until someone tells me it's probably a good idea to take them out. Honestly I just don't feel like doing my hair right now. It's a phase I sometimes go through. It usually starts with me finding an incredible amount of variations on the classic puff, and then my hiding my hair either under or within weave.

So here's the final look. It took me 2 days to do it. I could have probably done it in one but I was doing EVERY and ANY thing else while I was twisting my hair. I used about  3 and a half packs of Marley braiding hair, color 2/33. My hair is about 50 different colors right now...AND THAT'S FINE! I define it as "dimension". And because of the why I used the hair, the twist have a very trippy ombre coloring effect, which I do love.

 (P.S Don't mind my Myspace-esque photos in the mirror pics. I lost my camera charger so the cell phone pics are currently all I have to give =D)

*Happy Hair Days*

This Week's LUUUUST!

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Giveaway Winner and Another Giveaway??? (closed)

I'm happy to announce the winner of the Miss Jessie's Products giveaway. The winner is...

girlcurly96

Congratulations on winning your two items of choice. Miss Jessie's Quick Curls and the infamous Curly Pudding. I'll be emailing you tomorrow morning so I can get your prizes to you. 


Now I'm in a really giving mood and since the BOGO sale doesn't end until the 17th of December I decided to have a second giveaway with the same chances of winning 2 products of your choice for another lucky subscriber. The rules are the same as last time. The only difference is the giveaway will begin November 29th until December 12th. That's exactly 2 weeks! Plenty of time to scope out which products you would like to try.

Here are the rules in case you missed them before...

1.There will be one (1) winner

2. Visit www.missjessies.com/shop. And pick two products that you would like to try. (not including shirts, gift certificates or gift packs) The winner will receive two (2) products of their choice from the Miss Jessie's line.

3. This giveaway is for my followers, So make sure that you follow this blog (over on the right hand sidebar.)

4. In the comment section for this post ,comment letting me know which two products you would like to try or that you already love.

5. Make sure to include your e-mail address so I can contact the winner.

6. Only one entry per person.

7. The winner will be randomly selected using Random.org

8. You must be 18 years of age or have your parent's permission

9. This is open to followers Internationally

Good Luck to All Who Enter!