Abena's TWA: Hair Regimen

PRE-POO
Coconut Oil (My hair LOVES IT- makes it soft and moist)
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
EVOO
Vegetable Glycerine
Jojoba Oil
Vitamin E Oil

Scalp Treatment (My hair loves these oils)
Extra Dark Jamaican Black Castor Oil
EVOO
Vegetable Glycerine
Jojoba Oil
Vitamin E Oil


Cleanse
SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention Shampoo
Giovanni Deep Moisture Smooth as Silk Shampoo

Co-Wash
Herbal Essences Hello Hydration
Alberto VO5 Moisture Milks w/ Soy Moisturizing Conditioner
Trader's Joes Nourish Spa
Want to try: SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioning Milk

Deep Condition
Nexxus Humectress
Trader Joe's Nourish Spa
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Albert VO5 Moisture Milks w/Soy Moisturizing Conditioner
Want to try: SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioning Milk

Leave-in
Giovanni Direct Leave-in Conditioner
Kinky Curly Knot Today

Sealant
Coconut Oil
Jamaican Black Castor Oil
EVOO
Vegetable Glycerine
Jojoba Oil
Vitamin E Oil


Detangle
Kinky Curly Knot Today
Wide Tooth Comb

Styling
Aloe Vera Gel (Trader Joe's brand)
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Hold Smoothie
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Conditioning Milk
Bee Mine Bee Hold Curling Butter
Want to try: Kinky Curly Curling Custard once my hair gets longer and

Refreshing spritz
SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist

Style preservation
Silk scarf

Special Treatments
100% Raw African Shea Butter
SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque
ACV Rinse (Apple Cider Vinegar)
Vitamins I take to promote Healthy hair, body, skin, and nails (Prenatal Multivitamin, Fish Oil, Super B-Complex, Calcium with Vitamin D, and Potassium).

* Compliments of Blog Originator & Facilitator, Abena Bena

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Guess who created a natural hair page on Facebook?  Yes me :)  For those of you who have followed my journey for a while you know how much I love information and learning all that I can to make my natural hair experience as successful as possible.  I also appreciate sharing the knowledge with the natural hair community.

 

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(the photo above is me and my BFF, Natural Beauty Kiiki)

My new "Natural Hair Pilgrimage has begun..." July 16, 2011

Chosen Vessel's first peek into her hair texture..

I am less than two weeks away from getting my Locks cut off and starting my new natural hair pilgrimage, getting to know my loose natural hair and guess what???? Some of my Locks are rebelling and acting up..LOL...I had a few unravel up front, but the GOOD thing is I was able, for the first time, to see my hair texture...YAY....I was so excited I took a few pictures.  I have watched hundreds of natural hair videos but it is so nice to have a peek into what I will be enjoying with my own hair :)



Thinning Edges.....

Hi Ladies:  Do you have any product recommendations to address thinning edges? 

Your input and suggestions are appreciated!

First Post on my "Natural Hair Journey" (post locks)- "My Starter Products"

For those of you who know me, I am a researcher.  I love to research because it empowers and equips me with information to make the best informed decision for myself.  During my research of blogs, YouTube channels, natural hair books, and talking to the 'Natural Beauties' in my own life I have decided that these are the products I am going to start with in July 2011 when my Locktician cuts my Sisterlocks off. 

During my 8 years with SL's it was because of the research I did and instructions I followed from my wonderful Locktician that enabled me to have an EXCEPTIONAL Sisterlock experience because the foundation for my Locks was healthy and solid.  I plan to take the same approach with this next natural hair pilgrimage in my life :) 

*If you have any products that have worked for you, please share, especially those of you like "V of Locks-n- Motion" who started with a TWA :) 

ALSO: If you are on Facebook I created a Natural Hair page entitled "Natural Beauties" and I would love you all to "Like" my page.  My plan is to make the page a one-stop-shop for natural beauties!

Shea Moisture Products: Curl Enhancing Smoothie and Moisture Retention Shampoo

http://sheamoisture.com/

(You can also purchase at Target, http://www.target.com/, Walgreens, or http://www.walgreens.com/)

 Kinky-Curly Curling Custard and Knot Today (Twist-outs, Braid-outs, Roller-sets, and Wash-n-Go's)

http://www.kinky-curly.com/

(You can also purchase at Target stores or http://www.target.com/)

 Cantu Shea Butter Grow Strong and Shea Butter Leave-in conditioning repair cream

(You can purchase at Target, http://target.com/, Walgreens, http://walgreens.com/, and WalMart)

Chosen Vessel's afterthought.......

For those of you who have followed my journey you know that I did not make this decision to cut my locks lightly. I devoted time, research, patience, and of course prayer and this is the conclusion I came to.

I enjoyed my journey but the time has come and I have total peace about my decision. A few months ago I was going to cut my locks but I was not ready yet so I decided to dye and go with bangs and that was a great temporary solution but I knew that I would eventually come to this final decision.

I will continue to share my natural hair story on my blog that includes years of lock wearing and soon post lock natural hair. Thank you all for your support of my blog and continued support :)  It brings me great joy to hear that my blog has been an inspiration to so many and my hope is that the information and encouragement that I will continue to share will uplift, inspire, and inform. 

Again thanks, this community of Sisterlocks has truly been a blessing to me and made my journey so worthwhile. 

Now to the next chapter......I hope you join me :)

 

"Let your light shine, and your natural hair flow!"

Dear SisterLocks.....

Dear SisterLocks...I love you...I really do and I have truly enjoyed our pilgrimage. But it's been what, almost 8 years? It's time for a change. I'm sorry...it's not you...it's ME. I need more variety in my life...I need a change.... So...in a couple of months we will have to part ways. There's a few really cute natural styles I've been looking at. *Shrugs* Sometimes it just is what it is...it's been real ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

P.S. I will be documenting my new natural hair journey on this blog, note, name change from Chosen Vessel's Sisterlock Pilgrimage to Chosen Vessel's Natural Hair Pilgrimage :)  I am VERY EXCITED!!!

Spotlight with Chosen Vessel: "Natural Hair Book Recommendation: Chicoro's Grow It"

Another MUST READ!! Partnered with Cathy Howse's book (see my previous post) I learned a wealth of information about Afro-textured hair and how to properly take care of it AND grow it long.  I purchased mines on Amazon :)