Updated hair routine & Reexamining Hair Journey

Updated Hair Routine
A few months ago I decided that I will  maintain loose strand twist for a while. Why?

Here are some reasons:

1.        It requires low manipulation  even when I switch protective styles
2.        I can easily get rid of shed hair and finger detangle each twist (preparation for postpartum shedding)
3.        I can refresh them over a couple of days instead of all at once
4.       easy to stretch
5.    works well in humid weather
6.        I can wear them out w/ little to no single strand knots as long as I oil my ends
7.        I can maintain them for a month until wash day
8.    easy to change up look so i will not get bored
9.    They are super cute! =)

This style and my process of maintaining them will allow me to care for my hair without spending too much time on it. Most of my time is going to being a wife and a mother and taking care of myself is a part of  it  so adjusting my hair care routine is very important.

Progress

last night I blew my hair out using Shea Moisture curl and style smoothie, Curl Care by Dr. Miracle’s Curl Friendly Blowout Foam and coconut oil   and today I plan to start my twist.

I did a light blow out so there is still some shrinkage

(my hair reaches just past my pocket)

(now it reaches past armpit)

the back

the back stretched out

these braids will help me maintain stretch n this humid climate

I pin the braids across my hair to achieve more stretch

(more braids=more stretch)

* I take pictures of my hair to reassure myself that it is growing for the times when i feel like it is not

Reexamining Hair Journey

  I used to be so anxious to see a lot of progress in my hair growth but for a while I have not thought about it. Having healthy hair is important to me because of  1 Corinthians 11 but I want to obtain and maintain it in a healthy way and being anxious to the point that I might be obsessed or it becomes idolatry is not healthy.  I started caring for my hair when God revealed to me the truth about uncut hair. I stopped trimming my hair out of obedience and caring for  my hair should be a reflection of obedience and not an obsession. I had to sit myself down and reexamine my hair journey. I asked God to take the anxiety away from me and he did.  I thank God for blessing me with long healthy hair and for the understanding of why it is important. I wish to help other women understand the importance of healthy uncut hair and glorify God in the end.

I hope this post helped  you or if you know someone it might help please share with them.

“Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and  hath had compassion on thee.” Mark 5:19

Veronica Boudreaux <3