Keep Swimming........., just keep swimming.

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So my everyday progress and procedures are now planted here, in the proper place.
:huh: Was carrying on over in 'Our Routines' and saw this area.

Varying my products gives best results for my mop.

Found Cure Care Conditioner at Sally today. I have to review and see what exact conditioner it is fashioned after.

Quite enjoyed putting FOTE aloe, distilled and a generous amount of Tea Tree EO in a spray pump bottle. Was able to get the gel just liquid enough to spray out. I put the nozzle to my scalp and it works great. Soothing after a hot day, and just before a wash.

Purposefully avoiding opening a PP account. Helps the budget of the Munster household. HairToys are my weakness. Things could be worse. First step is to recognize it, thus the PP avoidance. ;)

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Journal title refers to "Finding Nemo". Yes. I watch cartoons, while growing my hair. MultiTalented. ^_^
Also able to eat many :Miracle Happy Hair Pills: .
:yes: :music2:

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Ordered 3 pocket sized horn combs. Also a 3 prong camo dymondwood comb. 5 inches or so. :ph43r: Hopefully that will be the final hair presents for a good long while. :SnowAngel:

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Misted heavily and put BB Apricot Baby Oil to ends. Up w FL slide.

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ok this is part of the article I was thinking about from Jessicurl website "fatty alcohols and they are what make conditioners creamy and detangling. (This is why it's virtually impossible to find conditioners without these types of alcohols - because they're so good!) The good ones are Lauryl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Stearyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol and Behenyl alcohol. The bad ones are SD alcohol, SD alcohol 40, Alcohol denat, Propanol, Propyl alcohol and Isopropyl alcohol "
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Found this to save.

[LilyMunster]

Put the TT/gel mist to the scalp and MyHoneyChild something with aloe, olive oil and chamomile tea. Remember to use caution with the spray nozzle, it grabs hair. Used my Gallon size CureCare to do a quick CO. Combed thru with the Goody shower comb. Very cold water rinse. TurbieTwist for 15 minutes. Air dried down.
Velvet scrunchies in a high pony to sleep.
Mainly very soft and a bit flya way.
Due for a DT tomorrow.
ETA
I can see 2" of new growing in hair. It coincides with the Biotin usage.
Pattern of growth is definately going into the thickening of. Length is stalled.
I really don't mind, as I can see the thickness progressing down the length.
I would measure circumference down the length, but I'm not that ambitious :P
Pony measurement at crown is increasing. Maybe I'll check that out again.
Remember to see where classic is for me. Goal is to get to classic and then trim to increase/fill in hemline.

[LilyMunster]

Just ordered a France Luxe 1" headband off ebay. It was a deal, I had to get it. Plus it was in Onyx, which looks like abalone shell. I shall rename it

brokEBAY. (pretty sure that's not Original)

Just reviewing and it looks like the mop has grown 2 inches in 5 months. How's that for slow. But the horizontal volume is happening at an amazing rate. ;)
In fact if it continues at this pattern, I'll not have to stop at classic to thicken hemline. I could live with that.

[LilyMunster]

Herbs for Hair

Aloe (aloe barbadensis) conditioning moisturizes and creates smooth shine, good for smoothing whispies

Amla (emblica officinalis) cleansing conditioning color enhancer/dye cleansing agent, imparts luster and protects against infection and dandruff, helps prevent and control greying of hair, high in vitamin C, prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth. darkening

Aritha (sapindus laurifolia) cleansing strong cleanser, sometimes drying

B5(Panthenol) conditioning rapid penetrating humectant. Long lasting moisturizer which protects against brittleness and breakage. Conditions, reduces formation of split ends. Adds strength by filling in cracks in hair shaft. Sources for B5: Meat, whole grains, wheat germ, bran, kidney, liver, heart, green vegetables, brewer's yeast, nuts, crude molasses, avocados, bananas, poultry, egg yolks, lobster, whole grains, soybeans, oranges, blue cheese, and dark green leafy vegetables. See this for more information. source.

Basil (ocymum minumum) conditioning effective hair conditioner and detangler, said to be a hair growth stimulant

Bay Leaf (laurus nobilis) soothing and stimulating with a warming quality

Benzoin Gum (styrax benzoin) high in antioxidants, a skin protector and a natural preservative.

Bhringraj (eclipta alba) color enhancer/dye medicating treats hair loss, premature greying, skin allergies and devitalized skin and hair. darkening

Bilberry powder (vaccinium myrtillus) medicating an astringent and an antiseptic, contains AHA, removes dead skin cells, an exfoliator.

Blue Green Algae (cyanobacteria) medicating clears scalp problems, relieves symptoms of psoriasis and seborrhea. As a conditioning treatment softens and moisturizes hair, adds body and shine. Reported to slow down hair fall out.

Brahmi (bacopa monniera) medicating good for scalp and follicle health, treats hair loss and skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Strengthens hair roots and relieves itchy scalp and dandruff.

Burdock root (arctium lappa) medicating helps healing skin disorders (eczema), good for dry skin. Burdock also helps with hair loss.

Calendula (calendula officinalis) medicating a superb healing agent. see also Marigold

Cayenne (capsicum minimum)The "greatest of all herbs", the benefits just go on and on and on, here and here are good sites about cayenne

Chamomile (anthemis nobilis) color enhancer/dye conditioning soothing, blonde/golden highlights, soothing and moisturizing for skin and hair.

Chandan/Sandalwood (santalum album) color enhancer/dye darkening

Coconut Milk (cocos nucifera) medicating Nourishes hair and promotes hair growth. Antifungal and yeast (including Candida and ringworm). Natural antioxidant. Wound healer. Especially effective on scars.

Coltsfoot (tussilago farfara) medicating very high in sulfur, silicic acid and amino acid, helps healing dandruff, scalp buildup and reduces hair loss. Also helps to regulate overproduction of scalp oil.

Comfrey root (symphytum officinale) medicating conditioning anti-inflammatory, healing and moisturizing, high content of mucopolysacchrides, substance that binds water.

Evening Primrose (cenothera biennis) conditioning usually used in a form of oil. Heals just about everything, good for dry scalp, eczema, and psoriasis. Has moisturizing effect on skin and hair, helps with itching and removes scalp flakes and scales.

Fennel (foeniculum vulgare) medicating antibacterial, rich in essential fatty acids.

Fenugreek (foenum graecum) conditioning medicating (trigonella foenumgraecum) protein/mineral rich, follicle/scalp health, mucilage, antifungal, Treatment for dandruff, falling hair, thinning of hair, baldness, and split hair. Helps hair grow, preserves natural color and keeps hair silky. Rich in vitamins A and D, also protein(including lecithin) and vitamins B1, B2, B3 and iron. Use seeds or powder from seeds. Powdered fenugreek is powdered fenugreek seeds. Absolutely get the powdered stuff if it's available. Otherwise you must boil the seeds for a long time and have a very lumpy conditioner that is very hard to wash out.

Ginger power (zingiber officinale) medicating (also available as ginger oil) stimulant and anti-irritant, has strong antimicrobial properties, antioxidant.

Green tea a strong antioxidant (20 times stronger than Vitamin E), also helps to reduce skin irritation.

Henna (lawsonia inermis) conditioning excellent source of protein. Conditions, loosens scalp buildup, and prevents flaking. I've read often on these boards that henna is a protein treatment, but I don't think that is actually true. The confusion arises I think from the logona brand (which is what Madeleine uses), which *does* have protein added to it (hydrolyzed wheat protein). As far as I know, there are two 'active ingredients' in henna: lawsone and chrysophanic acid. Lawsone is the dye (orange, oxidizes to brownish /purplish red), and chrysophanic acid is actually also a dye (light yellow). My understanding is that these molecules are responsible for the conditioning effect of henna, by invading the keratin layer and binding with it. This thickens the hair and makes the surface smoother hence shinier. A picture illustrating how the invasion works is here. Chrysophanic acid doesn't look like a protein to me; a picture of the chemical structure is here. Lawsone looks like this. Also not a protein. Oh, and henna also kills lice, and ringworm, and it helps against dandruff. source

Hibiscus (rosa sinensis) color enhancer/dye emollient, reddish/copper highlights

Honey conditioning moisture and shine

Horse Chestnut (Æsculus hippocastanum) skin clearing and ant irritant properties. Good for both dry scaly skin and skin with a tendency for greasiness, normalizing.

Horsetail (equisetum arvense) conditioning silica/minerals, very high in sulfur, silicic acid and amino acid, helps healing dandruff, scalp buildup and reduces hair loss. Horsetail, coltsfoot and nettle are known as hair care trio.

Indigo (indigofera tinctoria) color enhancer/dye darkening

Juniper (juniperus communis) color enhancer/dye darkening

Kelp (macrocystis pyrifera) conditioning mucilage, scalp/follicle health, protein and minerals for hair shafts

Lavender (lavandula vera) medicating cleansing cleansing and astringent qualities and useful as a cellular regenerator for the skin

Lemongrass (cymbopogon flexuosus, cymbopogon citratus) enhances fullness, body, and shine - effective as an oil regulator

Licorice root (glycyrrhiza glabra) medicating soothing and detoxifying on scalp.

Marigold (calendula officinalis) color enhancer/dye medicating soothing, blond/golden highlights, a superb healing agent.

Marshmallow root (althaea officinalis) conditioning medicating mucilage, slip, soothing, Contains vitamins A and C. Soothes inflamed skin. Emollient for skin irritations and wounds.

Mehndi see Henna

Mint (spearmint mentha viridis, peppermint mentha piperita) medicating creates a cooling, soothing, stimulating effect

Neem (azadirachta indica) medicating antibacterial, antifungal, helps with dandruff, itchiness, germicide, Strengthens hair and nails, controls stubborn cases of dandruff and other scalp disorders. Particularly beneficial when combined with rosemary and sage oils.

Nettle see Stinging Nettles

Oregano (origanum vulgare) medicating cleansing hair detangler and softener - stimulating, antiseptic and astringent with good cleansing properties

Panthenol See B5

Parsley (carum petroselinum) medicating conditioning supposed to stimulate hair growth - antimicrobial and tonic, healing, cleansing, and soothing - high in fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.

Psyllium Husk powder (plantago psyllium)cleansing a mild cleanser.

Rose Hip Seed oil (rosa mosqueta) conditioning medicating (another oil worth mentioning) high concentration of essential fatty acids (linoleic and linolenic), beneficial for skin regeneration. Ultra moisturizing, soothes flakes and irritation. Is not recommended for skin prone to acne.

Rosemary (rosmarinus officinalis) color enhancer/dye medicating possibly darkening(?), good hair and skin tonic and has cleansing properties. Promotes circulation to scalp. Is said to renew activity in dormant hair follicles and promote hair growth.

Rhubarb (rheum palmatum, rheum rhaponticum) color enhancer/dye contains so much of chrysophanic acid that it is used as a yellowish dye

Sage (salvia officinalis)cleansing color enhancer/dye medicating darkening, healing for skin, has strong antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Mild enough for sensitive skin. A good astringent and cleanser.

Seabuckthorn oil (hippophae rhamnoides) medicating Seabuckthorn is an extraordinary plant that has been recognized for centuries in Eurasia for its exceptional medicinal and nutritional benefits. The berries of seabuckthorn are so rich in vitamins and nutrients that it has been speculated that the plant must have been cultivated by ancient plant breeders. The oil of seabuckthorn has general nourishing, revitalizing, and restorative action. It can be used for acne, dermatitis, irritated, dry, itching skin, sore skin, eczema, skin ulcers, postpartum pigmentation, burns, scalds, cuts, and tissue regeneration. The stimulation of tissue regeneration is helpful in the treatment of burns, bedsores and poorly healing wounds. It helps reduce the damaging effects of sun radiation. Seabuckthorn oil effectively combats wrinkles, dryness and other symptoms of malnourished or prematurely aging skin and is utilized in anti aging skin creams and lotions. Great in hair preparations. The berries appear to be an unsurpassed natural source of vitamins A and E, carotenes and flavonoids. Seabuckthorn berries are second only to Rose hips and Acerola in vitamin C content. They are also rich in several other vitamins, including B1, B2, K and P as well as in more than two dozen microelements. The restorative action of seabuckthorn oil may be in part due to its high content of essential fatty acids, carotenes, tocopherols and phytosterols, which are all important for the maintenance of healthy skin. The EFA content in the seabuckthorn oil is 80 95%. Major EFAs are oleic and linoleic. Others are pentadecenoic, palmitoleic, heptadecenoic, linolenic, eicosenoic, eicosadienoic, erucic and nervonic. Among the carotenes found in Seabuckthorn are alfa- and betacarotenes, lycopene, cryptoxanthin, zeaxanthin, taraxanthin and phytofluin. Tocopherols are mostly vitamin E and gammatocopherol. Phytosterols of sea buckthorn include betasitosterol, betaamirol and erithrodiol. Taken internally, it can help prevent gums from bleeding, recuperate mucous membranes, heal peptic and duodenal ulcers, urinary tract and cervical erosion, solar and cancer radiation injuries and is a source of carotenes, phytosterols, and EFAs.

Senna (cassia obovata) conditioning also called neutral henna, conditioning

Sesame (sesamum indicum) color enhancer/dye (Til) darkening

Shikakai (acacia concinna) cleansing color enhancer/dye excellent cleanser, Mild pH. Gently cleans the hair without stripping oils. For sensitive scalps and to control dandruff. Promotes hair growth and strengthens hair roots. darkening

Soapwort (saponaria officinalis) cleansing (saponaria officinalis)

Spikenard (aralia racemosa, aralia Californica, inula conyza) believed to promote growth

St. John's Wort (hypericum perforatum) skin softener, beneficial for rough damaged skin and problem scalp. Is used for extremely sensitive and allergy prone skin. (St. John's Wort is bad for people taking mood stabilizers, and can react with other medications. I don't know if enough would be absorbed through the hair and skin to be a big problem though.)

Stinging Nettles (urtica dioica) conditioning medicating silica/minerals, shine promoter, encourage hair growth, good for itchy skin/scalp, good cleanser, high silica and sulfur content, promotes circulation to scalps poorly supplied with blood, stimulates hair growth.

Tea Tree Oil (melaleuca alternifolia) medicating Tea Tree Oil is a natural antiseptic, germicide, antibacterial, fungicide. Many people use tea tree oil for: dandruff, athletes foot, cold and flu, oral thrush, cold sores & canker sores, tooth ache & gum infections, ringworm, candida, head lice or louse, cleanser additive, gum problems, mosquito bites, bug repellent, cockroaches, deter flees, mouth ulcers, herpes, cuts, abrasions, after shave, sunburn, yeast infections, unwanted body odors, acne, toe nail infections, and many other uses. From here. Other good information here.

Thyme (thymus vulgaris) medicating has an equalizing effect on oily skin; stimulating, antimicrobial, and antiseptic

Tofu (soy bean product) a source of protein, a good nutrient for hair, scalp and skin. Has a great absorption rate. Can be used in cream and conditioner preparations.

Triphala Powder Triphala means "three fruits," and is a blend of haritaki, amla and bibitaki. This blend of herbs is a traditional gentle, detoxifier that nourishes as it removes toxins from the body. It is said to balance the three constitutional elements of human life: the nervous system, the metabolic processes, and the body?s structural integrity. When used in masks and skin treatments, Triphala is said to rejuvenate, balance, tone and nourish the skin at the cellular level. Add it to facials, body treatments and wraps. Is said to have antiseptic properties due to the inclusion of haritaki. Triphala can also be added to Ayurvedic soaps and washbags. INCI Nomenclature: (terminalia chebula) Haritake Fruit Powder, (emblica Officinalis) Amla Fruit Powder, (terminalia belerica) Bibitake

Tulsi powder (ocimum sanctum) medicating antiseptic, germicidal

White Camellia oil (camellia japonica) (another often forgotten oil) soothing and moisturizing. Good for hair conditioning, adds shine.

White Willow Bark (salix alba) medicating antiseptic, for dandruff, contains aspirin and zaps headaches

Willow herb (epilobium angustifolium, epilobium hirsutum) medicating anti-inflammatory and antiseptic, good for itching, flaking and irritated skin and scalp, is used for psoriasis and eczema relief

Yellow Sandalwood (santalum album) medicating antiseptic, used to treat skin diseases, dry skin, premature wrinkling, acne, and external infections

Yucca powder (yucca schidigera) cleansing medicating an excellent skin and hair cleanser. Contains saponins that foam in water to create a mild natural detergent. Supposedly good for dandruff. Obviously the fresh root works best, I remember a field trip when I was in elementary school (in so. California) when we went out to somewhere in the Mojave desert and were shown how to pound up fresh yucca root and lather it like soap. It really did lather like soap and was white and foamy. I vividly remember being very impressed by this as a young girl, to think that herbs and plants could actually be used in real life. So the dried powdered yucca root just isn't as sudsy, but boiling it into a decoction seems to work.

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Some combinations:

Chamomile flowers + calendula flowers + fenugreek seed + marshmallow root infusion makes a nice rinse for blond hair

Black walnut hull + sage + comfrey root + rosemary infusion makes a nice rinse for dark hair

Mugwort + oregano + calendula + thyme + burdock root infusion is good for itchy scalp, dandruff and flakes

Comfrey root + violet leaf + marshmallow root + plantain leaf good infusion for dry, damaged hair and irritated scalp.

[LilyMunster]

measured today
Yes 35 is the length
Ponytail at crown is a very solid 3.75, that is very compressed.
Classic on me is 43. Long classic.
So only 8 inches to go to classic. This makes a trim look less desirable. I was concidering one, since last one was in March. If only to make ends less grabby. Must remember that some TLC to the ends can gain same results as a trim.
So S and D, distilled water and coat w coconut oil or SIAS, plastic wrap over night.
Fun short term goal is to do this for a week straight starting tomorrow. Routine is easier to remember during the WorkWeek.

Sept 3- Sept 10 soak and wrap ends overnight.

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Have not done the mist/wrap at all.
Two braids to sleep this night.
Needs a clarifying. And moisture treat.

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3 days ago, did a long CO with Regis OO masque. Good results.
Rather than clarify, I want to try something new.
Regular 2x CO, with a slosh of Proclaim Glossing between the two.
We will see.
See why I save the clarify till later?

[LilyMunster]

So then wet hair under tub spicket. CureCare conditioner to scalp, Proclaim to ends. Add more CC to all over. Rinse thoroughly. TurbieTwist for 15 minutes. Damp bun held with Bronze Jeweler celtic circle 3 prong fork. I got them in the 6 inch length, good for some growing room. :mug:

[LilyMunster]

Dampened ends w Magic Bullet and Monoi coconut oil. FT w quattro U pins. Found a white bandana w black markings. Tyed that on as well.
Two days of oiling and braiding overnight. Up in FT w BlondiesTurn 3 prong all week. I wore an ebony and a dymondwood Indigo for the two days. Next day a 60th St Productions 3 prong in Camo.
Wearing it down now.
Ready for a spa day tomorrow.

[LilyMunster]

Signs and symptoms


Symptoms of ovarian cancer are nonspecific and mimic those of many other more common conditions, including digestive and bladder disorders. It isn't unusual for a woman with ovarian cancer to be diagnosed with another condition before finally learning she has cancer. The key seems to be persistent or worsening signs and symptoms. With most digestive disorders, symptoms tend to come and go, or they occur in certain situations or after eating certain foods. With ovarian cancer, there's typically little fluctuation — symptoms are constant and gradually worsen.

Recent studies have shown that women with ovarian cancer are more likely than are other women to consistently experience the following symptoms:

Abdominal pressure, fullness, swelling or bloating
Urinary urgency
Pelvic discomfort or pain
Additional signs and symptoms that women with ovarian cancer may experience include:

Persistent indigestion, gas or nausea
Unexplained changes in bowel habits, including diarrhea or constipation
Changes in bladder habits, including a frequent need to urinate
Loss of appetite
Unexplained weight loss or gain
Increased abdominal girth or clothes fitting tighter around your waist
Pain during intercourse (dyspareunia)
A persistent lack of energy
Low back pain
Doctors can usually diagnose ovarian cancer within three months of women first noticing symptoms, but sometimes it may take six months or longer before a diagnosis can be made.

[LilyMunster]

ss oil scalp treatment.
Filtered water and TT eo to scalp, SIAS to ends.
TopKnot. Couple hours.
Chelate w Joico Resolve.
Vive Glossing. Topknot half hour, rinse, rinse.

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3rd application of SS moonchaser to scalp (Saturday)
Mist dry hair until damp w Giovanni Smooth as Silk and distilled.
Ojon RT from ears down.
I'll wear topknot all afternoon, before I wash it out.

[LilyMunster]

Did a good CO w Sunsilk to the scalp and Elusense to the length.
Rinsed w cool water. Finger combed in some JessiCurl RR.
It is heavy. I can tell it will take forever to dry.

[LilyMunster]

Wore hair open to sleep. Was finally dry by morning. Well 90% dry. I need to mist it and either comb out and up. Or mist and scrunch to wear it down and curly.

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Applied SS to scalp and overnight.
Soaked all with water, coated length with SL conditioner, diluted SL shampoo and twice wash the scalp. Rinse all. SL conditioner to all. Rinsed well. COed w Redken Smooth Down Butter conditioner. I love that scent. Rinsed after 20 minutes and Aquis wrapped. FT w a graydog hair stick. I am using this one as an experiment on really wet hair. It is dymond wood. We will see. No leave-in. Drying slowly.
Need to get more SS for scalp. I would like to use it for 2 months straight. 3x's per week. Preferably overnight, but at least a couple hours before a wash.


One more thing, for first CO I will use Shimmering Lights to keep the tarnish off.
The second to be a heavy moisturizing. :music:

[LilyMunster]

Dymondwood stick is fine. Hair turned out soft and smooth. Just a bit of tangling at the ends. I misted ends with Magic Bullet and some FSBCC and braided it. Bun and 2 amish pins hold all day.
I really do need to moisture and wrap ends at night. It takes about 3 minutes and yields results right away.