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For those of you who remember, I cut my hair last month as my hair was going through "the change" (I assure you it was no awkward stage lmao). Anyway I'm thinking of changing up my old routine a bit as my hair was always ridiculously dry--even with the assistance of Dove Shampoo and Conditioner (both moisturizers). And also it seemed to have gotten a bit straighter and thinner (even though I've eaten eggs twice every week for months now =/ lol)
Anyway, I plan to start again in the next couple of months. I have so far acquired a few new items:
Mineral Oil
Organic leave-in conditioner (Africa's Best)
Organic Stimulating Therapy Shampoo (Africa's Best)
Anti-Frizz Detangling Comb
Since the beginning of my first journey, I've been:
Taking Omega-3 gel capsules (and I intend to continue like this).
Using Aloe Vera Gel to help in detangling my hair (when I choose to hand-comb my hair).
Eating eggs and drinking soy 1-2 times a week every week for the necessary amounts of protein.
Can you think of any advice to add to this? Here is a picture of my hair when it's short (and brushed :P)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v240/leo17/picturesofmoi/b1.jpg
Welcome back into the game.
I think you have a good program in place. All you need now is the extra time and patience your hair type requires.
- Oren
It shouldn't take long...my hair was a little past shoulder length (when stretched) before I cut it. It had been growing for 1 year and 5 months
Good luck on restarting your long hair journey. The only thing I might add is that if your hair was really dry, try washing only twice or three times a week. Over shampooing can really dry/strip your natural oils. Sometime no amount of conditioning can make up for the loss.
Keep it growin'
Bruce
Sounds good. Just make sure the Omega-3 capsules you take are fish oil and not derived from plants or you lose most of the benefits and may actually create some problems.
I'd never heard of this, George. Why is this?
Shawn (Mr.Crow)
Here is an excerpt from a recent news report from ABC:
Help Only From the Sea?
Most new products that contain high levels of omega-3 use a type derived from plants, such as flax and soy, where the science regarding the health benefits is much less conclusive.
"There's very strong evidence that the benefits from fatty acids from fish are beneficial on cardiovascular disease," said Tufts University professor Alice Lichtenstein. "The data are not strong for the plant-derived omega-3 fatty acids."
To know which form of the fatty acid is fortified in the foods you buy, look at the ingredients label. Alpha linolenic acid (ALA) indicates the omega-3 fatty acids are derived from plants. Any listing of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) indicate the omega-3 comes from fish oils.
But it's unclear how these will help — not only do nutritionists debate the benefits of omega-3 from plants, they can't agree on how safe it is. Some preliminary evidence suggests high doses can increase the risk of prostate cancer and macular degeneration.
"This is an area where there is uncertainty, and in that case, it makes sense to be cautious," Willett said.
Nutritionists say the best way to get all the omega-3 you need is to obtain it the old fashioned way: Eat at least a couple of servings of fish a week.
No problem. Mine is from virgin salmon oil. I use Ultramarine Omega-3
It is a good new Frizzy Hair Man ! Having a healthy simple life and food, washing your hair two times a week with a smooth shampoo and let it grow...it must be enough. I can't wait to see the first pictures !