Growth Rampage...

That's what I'm on! I have been heat free since January and I've tweaked my routine a couple of times while trying various products. I really want to achieve shoulder length(or longer) by July. 

My current routine

Sun:Poo, rinse-out, ACV clarify, deep treatment

Wed:Co-wash, deep treatment

Fri:Co-Wash, deep treatment

Nightly

Detangle w/ H20 & leave-in, 2 strand twist, sealing ends w/unrefined shea,

message scalp with BB Growth Serum, spray hair w/Juices & Berries

sleep with satin bonnet

Daily

ORS Olive Oil Hair Lotion, honey/AV gel/H20 spritz, BB Growth Serum on scalp

top style off spraying w/ Jucies & Berries

Supplements

GNC Women's Ultra Mega(2X a day)

Nettle 500mg

MSM 1500mg

Fish Oil 300mg

Vitamin E 400IU(2X a day)

Biotin 5000mcg

My shampoo, condish, and deep treatment have varied. I used Dr. Miracle Deep Conditioning Treatment Sunday and I love the way it felt on my scalp. Downfall...mineral oil is high on the list(3rd ingredient) :( I also have AO Honeysuckle Rose, ORS Replenishing Pak, Pantene R&N Mask, and Palmer's Coconut Oil Protein Pack. I was using Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In nightly and I have switched to Creme of Nature Lemongrass & Rosemary Leave-In because I don't want my hair to get use to Cantu and I won't be able to revisit it at a later date. I didn't like how the C of N left my hair feeling so I added jojoba oil and EVOO to it and I'm pleased. I ordered a bottle of Jamacian black castor oil because I've read wonderful things about it being good for growth. Once I receive it I may use it to seal my ends. I also placed an order with my fave company Oyin. Greg Juice and Honey Hemp are on the way! :) I GOTTA kill the PJism so I only plan on visiting my nearby Dollar Tree to purchase my favorite co-wash conditioner, VO5 Clarifying Kiwi & Lime(I was THRILLED to see it there yesterday). I think I have more than enough products to help me on my quest. So ladies, do you think I'm on the right path? Open to any and ALL suggstions!♥

From The Inside, Out

Nutrition plays such a crucial role in how our body ticks. Our circulation, our digestive tract, and especially our immune system all play a crucial role in promoting healthy hair. Working as a store manager at GNC I would have so many women come in looking for biotin or horsetail to help with hair growth and I would ask this one simple question, "Do you start your morning with breakfast?". Then I get a million and one excuses:

 "I usually just drink a cup of coffee(or Coke)."

"Girl no, I have kids to get ready for school."

 "My day is so hectic I usually only eat once a day."

I'm a firm believer in, "You are what you eat" and taking a vitamin that promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails is great but it contains vitamins and minerals to do just that. Where is your fiber, your daily servings of fruits and veggies, your digestive enzymes? So my ladies would walk out the store thinking they were on their way to beautiful hair. WRONG! 

Poor circulation, stress, vitamin deficiencies, and a poor diet are all factors in unhealthy hair and hair loss. So following the right regimen and putting in your body what you may miss throughout the day is essential. My own personal vitamin intake varies from time to time but currently I take the following:

GNC Women's Ultra Mega(Multi-Vit)

Natural E 400IU(2x a day)

-increases oxygen uptake, which in turn improves circulation

MSM 1500mg

-required for the builing block of protein

Fish Oil 300mg

-Keeps the hair from getting dry & brittle

Stinging Nettle 500mg

-stimulates hair follicles 

Biotin 5000mcg(5mg)

-promotes healthy hair, skin, and nails

There are additional vitamins, minerals, and herbs that are beneficial such as silica, vitamin C w/bioflavonoids, kelp, etc. I also do a body cleanse every six months to elevate excess toxins out of my body. I stay hydrated by drinking an ample amount of water through out the day. When I know my digestive system doesn't feel up to par I take a probiotic to get back on track. I eat pretty healthy, cutting out added or excess sugars and salt. 

So before you become that product junkie, be sure that you're focusing on your inside as much as your outside and your hair will definitely reap the rewards!♥