I love this picture!!!
Pipe cleaners used to achieve curls
Model: Nicole
Photographer: Robert Cooper
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Loc Curls - Twist and Curves
Pipe cleaners used to achieve curls
Model: Nicole
Photographer: Robert Cooper
Inspiration: Nine months + Healthy Regimen=Fabulous Progress
I get really excited when I hear from readers of the blog who say that my random hair rantings have helped them out on their journey. So you can imagine my elation when LHCF member Nix08 sent me an email pictures of the incredible progress she made in just 9 short months! I was so inspired by her success that I asked her to share her regimen with me so I can share you! She was gracious enough to talk in detail about how she was able to quickly achieve her results. So without further adieu......
When did you begin your hair journey and what inspired you to get serious about your hair care?
"I began my hair journey June 17 2010. Earlier that year I started following ‘Jenna’s Victoria Beckham blog’ after doing a fashion overhaul. Her blog lead me to ‘The Girl in a Cashmere Daze’ which lead me to your blog, You inspired me to get serious about hair care. For a few months I'd drop by and read the current postings. Then you posted about the girl at the party you went to who's hair you were in amazement with. From that post it dawned on me that you felt that anyone could grow their hair. It wasn't based solely on DNA or being mixed etc – how was I to know any different. I then went back, printed and probably read every one of your posts, with a highlighter! Your blog became my guide. I had recently relaxed my hair so I went and got a journal for my hair and a trim.
Again on your recommendation I picked up a Sedu, Biolage Cera repair, Biolage daily leave in tonic and a satin cap and a few other items I'm sure. After my first Pre poo/DC with the cera repair, blow dry and flat iron with the sedu I went outside and my neighbour commented on my hair! I'm an excitable person as is but I was downright giddy...so much so that I emailed you to say thanks!! You were gracious enough to entertain my madness and gave me further advice...of which I printed off and put in my journal. You said that the key was to focus on the basics (moisture, strength and stimulation). At the time I wasn't about protective styling so you did warn that things would likely go slower as a result...I'm not a very patient person so within days/weeks I started wearing a low manipulation style...front puff with the back up in a claw clip. I joined LHCF and hairlista and continued to read any and everything I could find on hair care, including re-reading your posts now with even more understanding.
Looking back what was the biggest change in your routine from before to now?
The biggest change would be that there was now an actual routine. I would dread wash day!! I now pre poo which I never did, DC which I never did, moisturize and seal and gently handle my hair both of which I never did.
What are you doing daily/weekly to retain length?
Daily - I focus on maintaining moisture with nightly M&S (moisturizing and sealing), also mid day if my hair is out. I keep my hands out of my hair and wear low manipulation styles majority of the time (that won't be the case for too much longer. But I do plan on investing in some silk blouses – is that taking it too far – I think NOT … hehe ). Also taking my multivitamin for health but as you indicated it also benefits hair.
Weekly - I ensure a balance of moisture and protein, stimulate my scalp, maintain a neutral PH level and handle my hair like fine silk
What do you think is the greatest contributor to the health of your hair?
The greatest contributor to the health of my hair would probably be an understanding of the science behind healthy hair. I've read so much and I’ve been so bewildered as to how ignorant I was about hair that now everything that I do to my hair and every product that I use has a reason behind it: moisturize, strengthen or stimulate.
What advice would you give to someone new to their hair journey?
Think of your hair journey as a course - it takes about a semester to understand the science, the what's and why's of it all, to get your products in order and your routine down. Patience is key with a hair journey but knowledge is fundamental. Read, read and read some more. Some things you will have to experience to fully understand, for example; the moisture/protein balance...I had to get moisture overload to understand what 'mushy' felt like, I had to get protein overload to know when I'd used too much... when I finally got the balance I understood the result of a wet strand test. If you pull and your hair breaks that is dryness or too much protein. If you pull and your hair stretches like chewed gum, that's too much moisture. However, if you pull and your hair springs back like a rubber band, that's Balance!
I think educating yourself on the science helps prevent setbacks....anyone starting their journey now has tons of information at their fingertips and lots of testimonials of people that they can learn from to achieve maximum success and to learn from their mistakes so you don’t have to make too many of your own.
Regimen?
I’m often tweaking as I do love product and playing with my hair but I do have the fundamentals down. I think I probably do a lot to my hair and it likely all isn't necessary however, hair care was once a chore and now it brings me an unbelievable calm and joy so like you will hear often regarding hair do what works for you - this works for me, my hair and my mental health
Daily:
Moisturize with Beauty without Cruelty leave in conditioner
Seal with Gleau!!
Scalp massage (I often forget this step nowadays)
Wrap hair with a satin scarf and sleep on a satin pillowcase
(I don't have the time to co wash now so I don't but for a while I did mid week with Elucence moisture Balance Conditioner then condition with Silicon Mix (for ceramides and protein)
Weekly
Detangle – wide tooth/pick like comb
Pre Poo/Dry DC (Again due to time it’s also my dry DC (I don't DC with heat because although I try and use organic/natural products not all of them are and I don't want to open my pores to more chemicals)).
I layer these products in my hair in this order:
Aloe vera juice or gel (stimulates the scalp and helps neutralize the PH levels of the other products)
Reconstructor - mild protein weekly (I don't do any strong protein treatments)
biolage Cera repair (the week after a perm and every couple months) - ceramides are important
Conditioner(s) of choice - moisturizing with some protein
Wheat germ oil, Avocado oil and olive oil ( ceramides, shine, moisture and additonal stimulating benefits of these oils)
I cover with a couple plastic caps and leave on for a minimum of 30 minutes to several hours - never overnight as my hair seems to get more fragile if I do that.
Rinse - keeping my hair hanging down - never piled on top of my head and being careful not to tangle
Wash:
First lather with diluted elucence clarifying shampoo or Giovanni Triple Treat shampoo put in a squeeze bottle and applied to my roots, I part my hair with my hands and use the pads of my fingers to rub my scalp
Rinse
Second lather with elucence moisture shampoo applied to my hair - just smoothing over my hair again keeping my hair down and straight being careful not to tangle.
Rinse
Conditioner – Govanni Triple treat/Elucence Moisture Balance or Silicone Mix
Rinse – using the water to detangle (its usually still pretty detangled from my detangling before the pre poo
Final rinse, diluted Apple Cider Vinegar with cold water (I do not rinse it out)
Leave In - Spritz of water with Silk Amino Acids and Lavendar oil (SAA is a moisturizing protein, Lavender oil is stimulating), Nioxin Bliss, Beauty Without Cruelty leave in conditioner and Gleau!
Airdry with a headband smoothing my hair down as it dries. Next day I may flat iron if I am over 7 weeks post.
Relaxer
I'm still trying to figure out how long to stretch my relaxer I've gone 15 weeks the first to relaxers after starting my journey then 11. I start to get breakage after 7 weeks and if I really leave my hair alone I can stretch longer but as it grows I want to enjoy it more so I think 8-10 weeks will be it for me.
Trims
I’ve had one trim mid journey but I won’t be getting anymore until I reach my secondary goal of BSL or my ends start to show a lot of splits.
My ultimate goal is MBL mid 2012!!
Monday, March 28, 2011
Blatter orders Brazil to speed up work for 2014
Brian Homewood
GENEVA (Reuters) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned Brazil on Monday that they needed to speed up preparations to host the 2014 World Cup.
"I would like to tell my Brazilian colleagues about the 2014 World Cup, it's tomorrow, the Brazilians think it's just the day after tomorrow," he told reporters.
"We are hoping for a little good faith, things are not advancing very quickly."
Brazil's Sports minister Orlando Silva replied by inviting Blatter to the South American country to see the work going on for himself.
"I'm convinced he'll be reassured that Brazil will stage a very good World Cup," Silva told a news conference in Sao Paulo.
Blatter compared Brazil's preparations unfavorably with 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa's at the same stage four years ago.
"If Brazil keeps going like this there will not be matches in Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo at the Confederations Cup."
The Confederations Cup is held the year before the World Cup in the same country and is used as dress rehearsal for the main stadiums.
Blatter added that because of discussions between Brazilian politicians, it was not clear where this year's draw for the qualifying competition -- originally scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro in July -- would be held.
CORRUPTION SCANDAL
Blatter also reiterated his belief that goal line technology could be used in 2014 and said he would make an important announcement about the fight against corruption at the FIFA Congress in June where he stands for re-election.
Blatter faces a challenge from Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohamed Bin Hamman for the FIFA presidency.
"I will present something very special there (at FIFA Congress in June) but I will not now disclose the contents -- it is to fight corruption, all cheating and discrimination," he said.
Blatter rejected suggestions that FIFA should allow external investigations into its affairs.
"It would be like Switzerland asking France or Germany or Italy to vote for them when they elect the federal council," he said.
Blatter, 75 and FIFA president since 1998, also dismissed suggestions he should make way for a younger man.
"Age is not a question of a number of years, it's a question of what you are able to do," he said. "It is the FIFA Congress which will decide whether I am too old or not."
He also reflected on how FIFA had grown since he joined as a development officer 36 years ago.
"FIFA had a World Cup with 16 teams, no development program, no youth competition, no women's competitions, nothing, just a World Cup every four years," he said.
"Even the Olympic Games was a farce because, at the time, there were only amateurs, so you can imagine why there were no western teams as champions.
"There are 300 million active participants (in soccer) and if you count their parents and friends, that makes one billion people."
(Additional reporting by Tatiana Ramil in Sao Paulo)
(Editing by Ed Osmond; To query or comment on this story email sportsfeedback@thomsonreuters.com)
Allan Guterres DjSet - Good Times of House (Classicos)
Set com algumas musicas que fizeram muitoo, mais muitoo sucesso durante um bom tempo nas Pistas...
List - 01.WATCH THE SUNRISE, 02.YOUR BODY, 03.SAME MAN, 04.CAN YOU FEEL IT, 05.ROCK THIS PARTY, 06.BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY, 07.WHITE HORSE, 08.THE WORLD IS MINE, 09.ALONE, 10.NEW YORK NEW YORK, 11.AROUND THE WORLD
Brazil tells Blatter not to worry about 2014 readiness
By Tatiana Ramil
"I'm going to invite the president of FIFA to come to Brazil to learn the details of the country's preparations," Brazil's Sports minister Orlando Silva said.
"I'm convinced he'll be reassured that Brazil will stage a very good World Cup," he told a news conference in Sao Paulo.
Blatter told reporters earlier on Monday that "things are not advancing very quickly."
"I would like to tell my Brazilian colleagues about the 2014 World Cup, it's tomorrow, the Brazilians think it's just the day after tomorrow," Blatter said.
"Sao Paulo deserves attention because it's the city which many want to hold the inauguration (of the tournament)," Silva said of Brazil's biggest metropolis which has been earmarked for the opening match.
Work on a new stadium for top club Corinthians in Sao Paulo to FIFA's World Cup specifications has not even begun.
"The lack of decision here in Sao Paulo created some insecurity at FIFA but the commitment of the prefect and the governor, of Corinthians and some big Brazilian firms reassures us that in Sao Paulo too we'll have good solutions," Silva said.
"I understand FIFA's worry and anxiety. We mustn't argue with FIFA, we must work to make sure we get as close (as possible) to complying with this time frame."
Blatter said comparisons with 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa were unfavorable to Brazil.
"If Brazil keeps going like this there will not be matches in Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo at the Confederations Cup."
The Confederations Cup is held the year before the World Cup in the same country and is used as dress rehearsal for the main stadiums.
Brazil also has a great deal of work to improve its infrastructure, like transport and hotel accommodation, for the tournament and the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro two years later.
(Additional reporting by Pedro Fonseca in Rio de Janeiro)
(Writing by Rex Gowar in Buenos Aires; editing by Justin Palmer)
Sean Foley, coach of Mahan and O'Hair, giving Tiger another set of eyes at PGA Championship
SYDNEY A 48-year-old surfer has been injured in the second shark attack in a week north of Sydney.
Ambulance service spokesman Craig Pusser said Thursday the man was surfing Wednesday evening off rocks near Crowdy Head when his right arm was mauled by a shark.
He says the surfer was in a stable condition when a rescue helicopter flew him to a hospital in Newcastle city.
A 24-year-old woman was flown to the same hospital March 16 after she was mauled by a shark while wakeboarding behind a speed boat about 27 miles (43 kilometers) south of Crowdy Head at Nelson Bay. There is no information on whether the same shark could be responsible for both attacks.
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