Hair Journey Story: Lulu B.

Hey Guys,

I also enjoy your feedback and questions. Recently I got a wonderful email from one of my readers that has followed my blog and site since I first launched in 2010. Her progress was so amazing that I asked her if she would like to share her story with you all.

When did you start your journey?
I began my journey officially in January 2010.


What made you start a healthy hair journey?
A friend of mine (you lol) told me about her hair journey. I laughed at her at first because it seemed so complex and overwhelming. But since I’ve always had an interest in hair care and a knack for doing hair, I soon became a believer. Some of the rules she shared regarding hair care impressed me and I later decided to make a more simplified version of her regimen – one that would best fit my hectic schedule. After the first three months I began to see real improvement and decided to continue with my journey.


Are you relaxed or natural?
Nat-uraaal baby! Always have been


What is your regimen?
Well I’ve changed my regi a bunch of times within the year but I think this is pretty much it for now. (As my protective styling I wear a lace front wig)

· Mega Tek – Apply to scalp 3xs a wk
· Bee Mine Moisturizing Spritz- Daily
· Shikakai Oil - Seal ends daily
· Ayurvedic Powders + Amla Oil w/no mineral oil - Wash weekly
· AO White Camelia, AO Honeysuckle, Avalon Biotin Thickening, Jason
· Natural Apricot, Neutrogena Triple Moisture, Wheat Germ Oil, Honey & EVOO - Deep condition 2hrs weekly (Mixed)
· VO5 Strawberry & Cream- Co-wash weekly & Steam hair bi-wkly
· Aphogee 2 Min Protein-Light protein tri-wkly
· VO5 Clarifying Conditioner – Tri wkly
· Flat iron hair once every 3 months.


What challenges did you face?
Well my first challenge was to not give up the fight to regain a head of healthy hair. When I was a teen my hair was very very long and thick. I know a lot of people say that lol but it actually was! I was ungrateful so I did a lot of damaging styles such as weaves, bleaching and coloring etc. I did my big chop around 2008. I still did not know how to not be rough with my hair and to really care for it afterward so whatever length I grew, I did not retain due to lack of knowledge. So I started off my journey with some damaged hair, very thin front/sides, one side of my hair was at least two inches shorter than the other and was much thinner. I had to constantly cut it to finally get it to be thicker and all one length. It still is not one length completely but I am slowly getting there. Then, I ran into another huge and depressing challenge – never ending shedding! The shedding was so severe I am honestly shocked I am not bald. I finally got blood work done recently and found out I had extremely low iron and since then I have been taking supplements regularly so my shedding has decreased DRAMATICALLY. I am soo happy I made it through all of these hurdles and did not give up.


What product would you recommend?
Well my staples are the Indian ayurvedic powders. They are wonderful and well worth the work! Also any and all organic, 100% natural hair products that do not have harmful ingredients for your hair (such as mineral oil). My hair has ceased breaking ever since I made these two changes.


What is your hair goal?
I’d love to reach past BSL – Bra Strap Length (including my front and sides)


What advice would you give to a newbie starting their healthy hair journey?
Have patience, set aside the required time and most importantly do not give up! Putting the extra TLC into your hair really pays off J. Happy Hair Growth Ladies!


January 2010


April 2010

July 2010
October 2010

Jan 2011

Hair Update

Hey Guys,
My relaxer experience was a mess on Thursday. I got a relaxer from my stylist and mentioned that I scratched my scalp a little before I sat in her chair. She then based my scalp and proceeded to relax my hair with the Affirm relaxer. Before I knew it, the relaxer started to tingle. I thought it was because I scratched that area and ignored the warning signs. About one minute later it started to tingle by my temple. Again I ignored it...a few seconds later my whole head started to burn and I mentioned that it was burning, she said "already?" Then told me to give her a min. Then the burns became so extreme I started to shake and cry. It felt like my scalp was being scraped with a razor blade. I told her that I couldn't take it anymore and we went to go wash it out. While she was washing it out, the burns became so intense....the only thing I could think was that my hair is going to fall out straight from the scalp. She then washed my hair about 6 times to make sure that the relaxer was completely washed out.
While she was washing my hair she asked if I put anything in my hair before I relaxed it and then it dawned on me that I put the BT oil in my hair last Saturday (which was probably the cause of the burning).

My hair still has burns in it and i'm pampering it with Aloe until it's completely healed. Anywho, here's my update...After the trim...i'm now at the same place i was in April (ugh!!!!)

28 Week Stretch is OOOOVVVVEEEERRR!!!!!

I finally relaxed yesterday and it feels soooooo good to feel my scalp. My salon experience was AWESOME!!! Big ups to my stylist's assistant Charee to did the damn thing when relaxing (I had to tip that child $10...ok that's not enough but the whole service: relax, dc and trim was $90). Before she started I told her that I'm still on Accutane (even though I completed the full 6 month process on Sunday..the meds are still in my system). I explained to her that my scalp is very sensitive, she then told me calmly that she would base my scalp and that she would use Designer's Touch Relaxer because it's a moisturizing relaxer. She proceeded to base my scalp thoroughly and then relaxed. While she was relaxing she keep asking if it was burning. Once she was done she left a restructurizing conditioner in my hair for 5 mins and then shampoo'd with a neutralizing shampoo 4 times. She deep conditioned my hair for a half hour and then blow dried my hair.

Then it was off to Tangela my stylist. She was surprised to see how much my hair has grown! She flat ironed and then trimmed my hair. I'm a bit upset that I'm no longer APL, but I'm happy at how healthy my hair looks.

Here's my results:

Hair Journey!

So as I said in the previous post, I've been on a hiatus growing my hair so that i can reach my goal of Waist Length Hair by December 2011. Below you can see my HHJ (aka Healthy Hair Journey)
June 2007


Start of my HHJ - Dec 08


March 09



June 09


Oct 09


Jan 2010


Final Results - I'm an inch and some change away from APL (Armpit Length)!!! Woo Hoo