GHE - Green House Effect

Since it is summer and the sun plays a major role in drying out the hair I have been trying to impart more moisture into my hair.  One method of doing this is the Green House Effect or GHE.

In order to create a GHE for you hair you just have to spray your hair with water (focus on the ends) but do not over-saturate.  Then add a cream and seal with a non-water base oil or cream, (which is essentially the LCO method of moisturizing) and then cover with a shower cap.  Cover the shower cap with a bonnet or scarf and go to sleep.  While you are sleeping the warmth from the shower cap and the water in your hair will create a GHE and make your hair soft and add more moisture to your hair because the heat will open up the cuticle.

I tried this the other night and I have to say it was great!  When I woke up this morning the ends of my twists felt ultra moist and my 4b/4c curls had some serious definition.   I will definitely try this again.  They say you can do it everyday but I think I will try to do this at least 3 days a week to keep my hair moisturized.

Have you tried the GHE?

Back to Basics Update

So I have really been sticking to my guns and really gone back to the basics.  I have been deep conditioning every two weeks and keeping protective style and my hair is very happy!  I have seen less tangles and I feel like it has started to grow again. 
I am going to be on the lookout for a few more protective styles to see if I can switch up my twists a little bit.  I love them but as my hair keeps growing mini-twists get harder and harder.  I love how long they last but sitting for 4 plus hours can be a turn off.  But they do make great twist outs!

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Beauty World - Durham - Hair Product Heaven!

Ok so apparently I have been missing out!  Yesterday I ventured to Durham, NC and went to Beauty World, a beauty supply store.  I know what you are thinking...it is a beauty supply store what is it the big deal?!  Well, Beauty World in Durham is like a Mecca for hair products!  They have Everything!,  Everything...yes ERRYTHANG!  They have a ton of oils and a Fantastic natural hair selection from Qhemet to Miss Jessie's.  They even have products I didn't know existed. 

Who knew Laila Ali had a hair care line?!

The store is set up like a grocery store for hair care.  They had a section dedicated to nothing but gel.  I didn't even know they made that many types of gel. 

Be sure to go in with a game plan because it can be a little overwhelm if you just wanted to "browse".
However, it was well worth the trip.   I think I will make it there every two-three months to restock.

http://beautyworlddurham.com/

check out the pics!
http://www.newbeautyworld.com/stores/durham/

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