Back to Basics...

Hey Naturals, Transitioning Naturals, and the Curious!

As of this weekend, I've decided to go 'back to some basics'...

As mentioned on the About The Lazy Natural page, I like to keep things simple and “Test out” where I could trim the fat to save time. But let's be real -- I am an accountant, not a licensed cosmetologist, so sometimes certain things don't work out...and I have to reevaluate.

 Lately, I've been noticing quite a few single strand knots and ragged & thinning ends! I'm having to trim more than ever! Naturally - My length retention has been suffering as a result. You can really get a glimpse of the stagnant growth in these pics of my last three henna treatments. You see how fast it grew between April 2011 and August 2011. Not as much growth displayed in this latest Henna treatment from today. 

Apr 2011

Jan 2012

Aug 2011

So, I starting thinking about what I used to do before having this problem. I remembered that I used to use a shea butter mix to seal my ends EVERY time I styled my hair. I've been basically sealing my ends with whatever product I used to set my hair. 

Sooooo ---- guess what I'm going back to...LOL!

•  I've dusted off my shea-butter. This time I mixed it with Aloe Gel and Rosemary Essential Oils (for scent)
•  I have Henna sitting on my hair as I type. I plan to get a treatment in every other month.
•  I also plan to Deep Condition more often..atleast twice a month. I've been slacking in this area as well!

Welp - I will keep you posted on my progress. Stay tuned for my Henna Video...I taped the first part tonight and will finish the second part in the morning...

Later Gaters!
Bee Franklin