Castor Oil Hair Challenge: Month 2

Hello everyone!

It has been 2 months since I started the Castor Oil Hair Challenge and I'm still seeing positive results! I'm one of the satisfied people who has tried this challenge. I have yet to hear anything bad about Castor Oil for hair growth.

In my last blog (http://lastsliceradio.blogspot.com/2013/03/1-month-of-castor-oil-hair-challenge.html), I stated that I was applying the Castor Oil to my scalp and ends. Well, this time I am using the Castor Oil every day. I don't notice the smokey smell anymore. Maybe it's because I'm used to it or I'm not putting so much on my hair. The edges of my hair has grown and my hair is much thicker than before. After my 3rd month, I'm going to measure my hair to see how much longer it has gotten since the first time I started the challenge. Without measuring, I can already tell that my hair has gotten longer. and that's without straightening my hair. PLEASE NOTE: Your hair will not grow really long overnight. Please know that it could take a few years for your hair to grow all the way down your back. Being a natural means you must be patient. During the long journey, you'll see results. That's one of the most exciting parts of being a natural and doing the 90 day Castor Oil Challenge.

To read my very first blog about the Castor Oil Challenge, check out the following link: http://lastsliceradio.blogspot.com/2013/02/castor-oil-challenge.html . I know it says starting March 1st, but I started the night I posted that blog. I got a little impatient.....oops ;-)

-Markesha xoxo

Protective Styles for Natural Hair

Hello lovelies,

I am been natural for 7 months now. I have added heat to my hair twice within those months and have not added a relaxer to my hair since July 2012. Being a natural means you have to take real special care of your hair. My personal favorite for protective styles is the Twist Out (See last picture below).

You start out by putting your hair in cornrows but in a twist instead of braids at night. I use the "As I Am" Twist Defining Cream to apply to my hair when doing the cornrows. connect each twist together with bobby pins. Wrap your hair with a Silk Scarf before you go to bed. You can take your twists out in the morning but sometimes i prefer to leave them in for 1-2 days as I think the cornrows look really cute......another protective style for you ;-). While I have the cornrows in my hair, I apply a small amount of Castor Oil (I use 100% Jamaican Black) on my scalp and rub it in. When I'm ready to undo my twist, I take out the bobby pins, undo the twists then apply a small amount of "As I Am" Double Butter Cream Moisturizer to my hair and a small amount of Castor Oil to my ends. This style can last you for 3-4 days.

Here are a few other protective styles you can try:

Two part Twist and a Bun




Simple Ponytail (Please don't use a twistie that has a metal rod on it)



Bantu Knot




Pinned to the side



Yarn Twist



My Twist Out