A day in the Studio-Jewelry designing

A day in the Studio-Jewelry designing

 Another day in the studio full of inspiration and new creations. These are just a few of my new beauties. Hand crafted fashion jewelry earrings, Hair clips and Hair jewelry, barrettes and hair combs that I have been inspired to redesign.  

My Etsy Hair accessories shop section :

 More Organic style wooden earrings with tan Turquoise beaded dangle. This were created by combining jewelry and leather components Swarovski and glass gems. A simple kind of Rustic chic designed.

Dangle earrings shop section only has the smaller Rustic wood earrings.

Two strand twist hairstyle- Hair jewelry

Being natural can be a challenge but with all the blogs post out there how can anything go wrong. I know for those people who think I can't it wont so I wont bother trying to convince anyone. Natural does look good on me but then again so does wigs, braids and genie locs. Then again I am not like other people I will fully do ridiculous things to my hair and wear it out in public. Like bright neon pipe cleaner( perfect for hair stretching)  hair styles. I fully embrace the wierd punk raver type style cute and fun. Hair care should be all about trying to have fun. Play in your hair and these are my favorite toys- hair combs and head bands.

Hair growth check after genie loc

Wow growth this time around amazing results after removing my yarn braids.  I measured 9 inches growth since my hair was super short in the beginning of last year. Now at the end of this year I have regain all that I have lost and I have stronger softer hair now.


After all the crazy things I have tried taking a break from it all was the best thing for me. Gone were the days of MSM or biotin pill mixing Castor oil( started giving me head aches). For me I had to make it simple cold washes and deep conditioning was all I kept up. This latest growth check caught me by surprise made me want to scramble all my hair check photos to see how far I had come. The from is now chin length and the back arm pit length so happy with my natural hair. salmon out!







Newest edition coming soon!!! my hair is way past this length.

Last Genie locs hair style of this season

Missing my real hair real bad. Since I started undoing my yarn braid twist. Checking the length by undoing just around the edge.
Bangs to my chin nice
side burn areas to my collar bone awesome
and back part Wow hair growth galore. Nothing official but arm pit length is only a few months away. The fro goodness to come in the summer time will be epic. After 2 years of health living to benefit my hair skin whole body. Loving the results of all the fun recipes and hair care blogs that have helped me along the way.

Saying good bye love, to my genie locs, need a trim and wash. No more  hours spent drying all the yarn on my head. I will miss this style but right now missing my natural hair more. Although its getting colder Ill be braving the random temps for some good old me hair days.

Genie loc-Yarn braiding hair style love

New yarn twist and braid style.

From beginner it only took me two summers of trying. From mt last post about this genie loc style. Youtuber blackonxy was my genie lock guru her video's rock. This style is amazing protection last for 4 weeks while maintaining all hair care routines.  I simply love this hair style for making crazy updo's and twisty bun things. It took my 5 hour loads with breaks unlike my first attempt which I had to coordinate between work....It took days. Longer and small braids looked awesome but the time to recreate it I would rather spend making jewelery.

  I Started out my braid in a three strand braid followed by two strand twist and  finished off with three strand braid and burning the ends with a lighter. Sticking my head over a pot of hot water is not my  cup of tea. This photo shows what the finished look is

my hair at shoulder length layered

 As my hair grows to new lengths I try to choose style that reflect my idle length. Also Toronto is freaking heating up to new hot clammy days. As always ill be in my studio creating something fun or out in the garden or at my other office chilling. Salmon Out!


Here are some more awesome hair post
Wow hair grows

Family thang! hair fun

Hair care day having a chance to research and use ayurvedic herbal hair treatments. Just search  youtube and someone is sure to show you recipes annd how to's all the benefit.

I just found just one easily accessible store that carries Amla neem etc so that i  can see what al the fuss is about. I have a  month to go still before I   am able to notice any positive signs. Richer darker shine and strengthening is what i am hoping to have at the end.

Oh yes and after months of having my Sister's hair in genie locks "the horror". Her hair is a knotted confusing that only I have any hope of smoothing out. This is the first real conditioning in a long while. Air drying and still damp I would like her hair to look this  under control when fully fry.

Length check on my way to bra strap lenght slowly and steadily as I keep my ends safe this winter. The golf may have my bones but it will not take my hair.






Here is her fro-magesty in all its pillowie softness. I needed to rubber band stretch  her hair due to the foreseen shrinkage when full dried.

Two strand twist Hair Style, fun handmade hair accessories

Its been a along while since I have talked about hair and showing how much fun I like to have with my hair. Now that  I am wigged out in these colder months I wanted to share some hair success and randomness.
 






Here we have some curly results after wearing a twist out for two weeks. Then turning those twist outs into china bumps to add that extra twirl in the ends. Both these styles are excellent protective styles and by combining them Like I did a natural super curl is created.









Here you see the random style I was trying out. First single strand twisting my hair then styling into this interesting design.








Thus creating two front bumps.









(Side view) keeping everything neat and flat a love natural design  the absence of perfection yet I was able to create balance. While never exposing too much scalp giving hair a thicker appearance.






Dressed up with a hand made hair accessory ( This is the easy flip on hair clip with black head band)







This random free style  hair do.Which I created blind wrapping the single strand twists into a curve pattern for the front and mid section of my hair. It vaguely looks like a ying yang sign which is kinda cool.








Dressing it up with a mad made hair accessory clip on with black head band. I was able to turn a simple two strand twist hair style  into a t continuously changing fun styles. Thank you for reading X

Hair style on my flat iron hair this time faux hawk two strand twist puffs

To really show my growth I lightly flat iron my hair making sure I protect it as much ad possible and never reaching  bone straightness.












This look is very cute fun and simple  love this style. I last  three day of out of bed ready wear.  Wrapping at night and using Shea butter is key and keeps this looking soft and shinny. Then if needed its just a quick undo of problem bed head sections a  brush a pat and off I go.











I add my personal touch with some hair accessories I made  a few cute bow clips to add a little colour. Just from these pictures you can see how this style is done. I part four sections the first a four head puff. The back starting at the top of my ear and the middle section in two. I dislike  solid parts lines they leave the scalp exposed and to me give a thinning appearance to my hair.





I am still in awe of how well my product work and a healthy lifestyle is affects the overall thickness and growth. Adding another bow to downplay  this monster front puff. Where did I learn these mad skills at puff faux hawks...youtube of course its all over this thing call the cyber-web. So just search away and find a tutorial that benefits your learning style.

Genie locs un-done still wearable

This was a slow four day process of unraveling but still having my hair wearable for work. I pulled this off by completely taking out the yarn in sections. Starting with the front section for a curly bangs look. My hair is growing back thicker which is the desired effect I wanted

To remove the yarns from my hair I had to pre- wet each braid with water. The hard intertwined hair I also wet with water first then a mixture of Shea butter and conditioner with Shea oils as a De-tangler.








I used my fingers to separate each one of the braids and to pull apart the strands that were clumped together.Once the yarn was removed I mini twisted the section and this is the result. 

 

To complete the wearable style I use rollers to achieve a wavy curly bang.

Lil sis and her genie loc hair do before its removed

I have left these in my lil sis hair for far too long. I pulled out three braided locs today  wow.  Her hair has reached the  same lenght as her yarn braids13.3 inches braided. Its fully on its way to a  knotted
mess from this rapid growth. She does not want them taken out whipping her hair back and forth her fav pass time.








She also love my finished zapper and I can wait for her to start school to see how many sick days I can help her avoid.

New style genie locs curl updo

Once I finished wrapping up a few strands look to me earlier post to see what they look like down-these are my results and its a fresh look that I will updating with a change in colour very soon.

Love trying updo's with this coil like spiral strands and its a simple matter of twisting and tucking in place no pins no rubber bands just hair holding hair keeping it together. This style is more of a fancy front puff great for a night out or day in the office.

I love wearing my hair like this two sections off to the side and a ponttail in back.

multi-tasking it up business call lol.

I just get a kick out of how simple styles twisted up gives new dimension to all my tried and true styles.

Toss in a hair accessory for good measure. Just made these dunno if i will post on etsy.

Very cool barrets

Its spring time I guess but alas there is 0 sunshine for me to even enjoy it. So I thought I would brighten up the day with a funky barret.

 This pic is from my first braiding attempt. Disappointed they didn't last more than hair routine co-washing days.

I used a gold jewelery finding- black wire coiled bead- a rose accented with a pink fresh water pearl. 3 feathers and to regular plastic pearls that were left over from a neckless I made.

My hair inspiration sister

Getting her main under control has been my passion of late. She has readily available to be my  tester for  all my products ( I try it on myself first of course for two months and see what results). I love the results im getting in her hair growth- shes gone from permanent shoulder length to mid back yay!.

She use to have mayor split ends holding back her length but now  with  with a once a week treatment deep condition( I posted the recipe before), my daily moisture spray I improved upon the recipe and will post when its complete, Eli Shea butter and and thanks to the review by precious curls I like the results from applying that as well,at the moment  her growth is amazing. People have been Literally gawking at her hair I am super proud.





she still experiences a load of split ends and I hate to cut her hair but I have given her two trims so hair so far to stop the damaged ends breakage.

Here are a few photos of how the progress is going....I will upload more pics just have to resize.

More product review for Elibody shop

Eli's body shop products can be used on hair and skin here is one way to use this product.

This business is a inspiration now I need to work harder to finish editing my own review vids so stayed tune.

We are now selling Eli's body shop products

Check out the reviews of this products for a Eli'sbodyshop: (http://realqueens.ning.com/gro) head to http://www.elisbodyshop.com/ to check out all products.up/meekascorner/forum/topics/eli-products

check it out black women can grow hair

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31A7SLit6PM

Starting a health hair care journey "hairlista"

1. Start with a fresh trim.

Start with a nice, fresh trim. If your hair ends are severely damaged cut off those thin, damaged and brittle ends. Broken ends which are severely damaged and thin cannot be made healthy again no matter what product you use or what it promises.

2. Take hair pictures and start hair care journal.

Write down your thoughts and feelings about your hair, hair goals and the time frame you want to achieve them? Do you desire thickness, length or both? Take pictures of your hair every month or every relaxer to monitor your hair's progress. It amazing to see hair transform from thin and lifeless to thick and beautiful!

3. Clip those ends.

Clipping your ends at every 8 - 12 weeks depending with very sharp scissors. Clipping off 1/8 to 1/4 inch every 2-3 months will still allow you to retain length. Prevent split ends before they start because you can’t repair them once they are here.

4. If you choose to shampoo, shampoo 1-2 per week.

Always use a moisturizing shampoo (sulfate-free)! Many of us were taught to shampoo our hair monthly but this only results in dry hair. Water is the supreme form of moisture. Dry hair needs moisture. For growth to occur, it is very important to keep your scalp clean and healthy. To prevent tangling, it is best to shampoo in the shower. Focus on the scalp and work your way through to the hair ends. Don't pile all of your hair on the top of your head. This will cause tangling and breakage.

5. Deep condition with high quality protein and / or moisturizing conditioner weekly.

Deep condition your hair with plastic cap under the dryer at lease once per week! Moisturizing deep conditioners penetrate the cortex layer of the hair infusing moisture into the hair strand. Protein conditioners strengthen the hair by penetrating the cortex and adding amino acids to the areas of the hair strands that are weak. Use good quality penetrating water based deep conditioner with lots of slip to detangle the hair. If you are unable to deep condition under a dryer, apply a warm towel on your hair then apply a plastic cap and leave on for at least 15 minutes. Another option is to apply a deep penetrating conditioner to your hair followed by a plastic cap at night before sleeping. In the morning, rinse out the conditioner and style as usual.

6. Use a leave-in conditioner.

This is important! A high quality leave in conditioner will moisturize, detangle and protect the hair when heat styling. Leave-in conditioners will also prevent breakage and protect the hair from weather damage.

7. Look at your stash of products!

Read the ingredients on all of your hair care products. Don’t use products containing petrolatum and mineral oil to moisturize your hair. Products containing these ingredients will only coat the hair and not penetrate the hair strand. Therefore, the hair will not be moisturized. Stay away from alcohol based products as these will lead to hair that is dry, brittle and prone to breakage i.e. hair spray, gels, mousses and spritz.

8. Keep moisture in the hair.

To put it simple, dry hair breaks! This is why it is so important to keep the hair moisturized. Many people seem to think "My hair just won't grow!". False. What's really taking place is, the hair is growing yet it is breaking at the same rate hence, no length is retained. It is your job to apply moisture to your hair every day. Hair that is hard, brittle and dry needs moisture. Moisturizing increases elasticity and decreases breakage. When moisturizing the hair, focus on the hair ends. If your ends are dry, they will eventually split and break. Tip: Moisturize the hair when it is wet and use a light oil to to seal in the moisture.

9. Never use bristle brushes on wet hair.

Always detangle wet hair with a wide tooth comb or denman brush.

10. Relaxed ladies, listen up...

A. Don't overprocess your hair. If you relax your hair more than every 8 weeks, you are overprocessing your hair. It is best to relax every 8 to 10 weeks. If you can go a little longer without experiencing breakage, go for it. Overprocessing your hair will definitely result in damage and will ultimately lead to breakage.

B. (Caution: You may disagree with the following statement, Remember I did not write this) Say away from no lye relaxers (box kits). These relaxers are promoted as being less damaging yet far from the truth. Ca hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, guanidine hydroxide (calcium hydroxide with guanidine carbonate) and lithium hydroxide will dry out the hair over time and leave mineral deposits on the hair making it difficult to moisturize resulting in constant dryness, split ends and dull looking hair. Using lye relaxers are highly recommended. Lye relaxers will allow the cuticle to lay flat resulting in shinier hair without the mineral deposits. If you have to relax with a no lye relaxer you MUST use a chelating shampoo after neutralizing. A chelating shampoo contains chelates which will attach themselves to the mineral deposits left on the hair and remove them.

11. Limit the use of direct heat.

The use of direct heat should be limited to 1 - 4 times per month or just special occasions. Using direct heat on a daily basis will definitely result in damaged hair. Whenever you do use direct heat, remember to use a heat protector prior to the direct heat application. Use only ceramic / tourmaline irons instead of marcel irons. Ceramic/ Tourmaline irons are less damaging to the hair. Also, never use heat on dirty hair. Heat should should be used on clean hair only. No more than 2 days after washing the hair. Using heat on dirty hair only bakes dirt into the hair. Dirty hair will burn faster and of course, cause damage. Limit blow dryers to 1 -2 times per month. It is best not to blow dry the hair at all. I only use hood hair dryers.

12. Wear protective styles.

Protective styles are styles that protect the hair ends. Usually the hair ends are tucked away protecting them from drying out. These styles involve little or no heat and does not require much manipulation of the hair. Styles such as twists, braids, buns, up-dos, cornrolls, or any other style that hide the ends of your hair. Our hair ends are the most fragile because they are the oldest. These styles protect the hair in extreme cold and hot temps.

13. Know the difference between breakage and shedding.

Don’t be alarmed with hair shedding. Typically, hair sheds 50-100 strands daily. Each hair follicle has a cycle of growth which eventually will lead to death. Everyone has a different growth cycle. Shedding is different from breakage. If you see a white bulb (hair follicle) at the end of the hair strand, this would be considered normal shedding. If you don't see the follicle this may be considered hair breakage.

14. Protect your hair at night.

Always sleep in a silk/satin scarf or bonnet or use a silk/satin pillow case. Sleeping with a cotton scarf or pillowcase will cause the the hair to dry out. Cotton is very absorbent and will absorb moisture from the hair.

15. Avoid hair stylist who don't value healthy hair.

Some stylist focus more on hair 'styling' and less on hair 'health'. Find a stylist who specializes in healthy hair. If you stylist is scissor happy, heat happy or chemical happy you will never see any results.

16. Make It Simple

Find a simple hair regime that works for you. Be patient and consistent. Stick with your regime and don’t give up despite hair “set backs”. Hair normally grows 1/4th to ½ inch per month. Be patient and give your hair that extra TLC.

(credit: Saleemah Cartwright)
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Basic Regimen to Get You Started!

You Will Need:

1 Clarifying Shampoo
1 Moisturizing Shampoo
1 Moisturizing Deep Conditioner
1 Protein Deep Conditioner
A Leave-in Conditioner
1 Moisturizer
1 Natural Oil

Wide tooth comb
Satin/Silk Scarf and/or Satin Bonnet

- Shampoo your hair with a moisturizing shampoo 1-2x/week (Preferably sulfate free)
- Use a moisturizing deep conditioner with heat (At least 30mins) after every shampoo
- Always follow up with a leave-in conditioner
- Use a water-based moisturizer 2x/day (Morning & night) then seal in the moisture with a natural oil
- Always wear a satin/silk scarf or bonnet to bed
- Relax at least every 8 weeks (If You can go beyond that, even better)
- Do a protein treatment when needed (Whenever the hair feels very limp, mushy, overly soft etc.)
- Trim when needed
- Use a Clarifying shampoo (remove buildup) 1-2x/month (depending on the amount of product you use)
- Use a wide tooth comb to comb/detangle your hair. You'll experience less breakage.

thinning help from "hairlista"

When thinning hair near the ends is normal:
Very Long HairFor one, a slight thinning of the hair's ends occurs during the normal, healthy progression of hair growth. Hair thins out towards the tips due to the gradual "weathering" that a head of hair faces throughout its lifetime. The hair nearest the ends is the oldest hair on the head, and the longer the hair is, the older it is! The truest results of hair thinning due to weathering can be seen on hair lengths beyond the horizontal bra strap line. The ends of this hair are usually older than three years. Hair will naturally thin out near the very ends as it quickly ages over the months, and will thin out everywhere else as you and your entire body age over the years.


What happens in kinky hair is that the roots have more "volume" near the scalp than the ends. Imagine several weeks of tight curls aligned together versus stick straight ends aligned together. Basically When you put the strands of hair together, the ends will always appear to be thinner in comparison to the new growth. Do not trim your hair based on this scenario alone. You cannot make a final determination about the health, or attractiveness, of your hair's hemline until you: 1.) relax and/or 2.) straighten your hair out with heat.

Thinning hair ends can be (and are most often) caused by many factors:

Chemical Damage Considerations
Relaxer Induced Thinning
Over Processing from Relaxers and their "Chemical Run"
When relaxers are rinsed out of the hair, the active creme passes over previously relaxed ends and starts to work on them in a process I like to call "chemical run." This type of damage to the ends happens as a result of not protecting the ends during the relaxing process. Depending on how often you are relaxing (lets say every 8 weeks), this happens to your ends every 8 weeks. Each time this process occurs, the cuticle becomes more and more degraded resulting in thinner (and in some people, redder) looking ends. The best way to guard against this type of thinning is to coat the ends in an oil or conditioner prior to relaxing. When you rinse your relaxer, your ends will be shielded against further chemical exposure.

Improper Neutralizing of Relaxer
Improper neutralizing after the relaxer can lead to thinner hair over time. The relaxer chemicals continue to process the hair strand long after the relaxer is rinsed away, resulting in thinner, moisture and protein deficient hair strands. This improper neutralization is often responsible for breakage and thinning that occur exclusively in the nape area. Breakage and thinning at the nape is usually the result of improper rinsing of the back of the hair. Leaning your head against the rim of the shampoo bowl as the relaxer is rinsed gives this area of your head more processing time which typically leads to over processing. Always make sure that your head is lifted fully and allowed to be properly rinsed and neutralized along the back hair line

Mechanical Damage Considerations
Heat Use
Heat is one of the main culprits of self induced hair thinning. Heat throws off the moisture balance within the hair strand. This lack of internal moisture causes breakage (especially near the ends) and results in a thinner look to the hair there. Heat also denatures the hair's internal protein structure and damages the cuticle layers of the hair, preventing proper moisture absorption and retention. This condition almost always leads to hair breakage near the ends of the hair. Thin hair is almost always moisture deficient.

You and The Elements
Allowing the ends to freely rub the backs of clothing and to be exposed to the elements is another cause of thinning ends. If your hair is catching and rubbing against the backs of fabrics like cotton and wool that are natural moisture absorbers, this could contribute to your thinner ends. Your cuticle becomes roughed up from the trauma of rubbing and begins to break down. Also exposing your hair to the elements-- bitter cold, wind, and sun can also degrade the cuticle and damage the precious ends.

Combing/Styling
You should also get into the habit of controlling your comb as it makes its way down the hair shaft. This is critical for reducing breakage during detangling and styling. You should always "brace" your hair with one hand as you attempt to detangle it with your comb in the other hand. Especially near the ends. Gently grasp your hair several inches up from the tips and gently detangle your hair from your hand down. Move your bracing hand up about an inch or two higher on the section of hair, and repeat the detangling procedure. As you work back down during detangling, move your bracing hand down as well. I suggest "bracing" your hair every 3-4 inches. Avoid combing your hair from root to tips without "bracing" the hair along the way.

Using your hand to offer support along the shaft as you make your way through avoids unneeded tension on any one area, and reduces mechanical breakage that might lead to hair thinning over time.

Insufficient moisturizing techniques
Your ends require special moisturizing attention. Deep conditioning is a must for protecting against thinning hair ends. Do not skimp on weekly moisturizing conditioning treatments. When you go to apply your daily moisturizer, apply the hair moisturizer to your ends first, then apply to the rest of your hair. The ends are the oldest part and if your hair is at least shoulder length, your ends are about two years old already!


With age, your hair is less able to retain moisture, so you really have to be diligent about keeping the ends moist and protected. Once you have moistened the ends with moisturizer, apply a light coating of oil to seal your moisturizer inside the hair strand. This will keep your hair moisturized for greater lengths of time. Never allow your hair to dry out. As soon as it dries out, elasticity decreases dramatically and breakage begins to set in.

Solutions and Prevention
Low Heat Regimen
My remedy for thickening ends is going on a very low heat regimen, no direct heat more than twice per month. You really want to focus on the last two to three inches of hair and keeping them moisturized and protected at all times.

Protective Styling
Keep your hair in styles that protect your ends from the elements.

Remove the damage
If your ends are indeed damaged, it is best to remove them. You may opt to clip them all in one sitting, or gradually over the course of time to preserve your current length. Hanging on to thin ends can really do you much more harm than good. If you let your hair's hemline get too bad it may hurt you when you detangle, and you may end up losing hair to breakage that way. Combing through blunt, even hair is easy because the hair does not catch on itself or in other hairs. Each hair moves freely.


The one with a uniform length resists mechanical breakage easier because as the comb travels toward the ends, the hair maintains its "strength in numbers" and the force of manipulation is shared. Tangling is greatly reduced in this situation

Hair info"hairlista"

Silk Amino Acids - Help to seal the hair cuticle, increase detangling & shine, and acts as a moisturizer by preventing dryness. Used to penetrate the hair to add body and strength.

Wheat Amino Acids - Wheat amino acids increase the hair's ability to retain moisture and impart shine and gloss to damaged and dull hair. Due to its low molecular weight, wheat amino acids easily penetrate the hair shaft and bind to hair's inner fibers.

Keratin Amino Acids - This amino acid helps to restructure damaged hair. Keratin helps strengthen and build healthy hair.

Hydrolyzed Soy Protein - Known to add strength and manageability to hair. It is able to keep the cuticle smooth, repair and strengthen hair. This vegetable protein helps hair retain moisture. Hydrolyzed soy protein also adds shine, provides ease of combing, and reinforces the hair preventing breakage.

Hydrolyzed Silk Protein - Nourishes and strengthens while delivering natural sheen and softness. A film-forming agent used to care for dry, damaged hair. It binds moisture, increases hair volume, and improves its manageability and overall structure. Provides ease of combing and smoothness to feel of hair, provides control to the hair from application to completion of styling.

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein - Low molecular weight penetrates the hair shaft to rebuild and strengthen damaged hair. Rice Protein strengthens and expands the diameter of the hair shaft to create a noticeably thicker, more luxurious look.

Hydrolyzed Oat Protein - Derived from oats; adds texture and thickens hair, soothes, softens, and nourishes it.Restores strength and elasticity. Easily diffuses into the hair shaft to give a fuller, healthier look.

Hydrolyzed Milk Protein - Conditions and detangles the hair. Provides moisture, great softness and manageability.

Hydrolyzed Corn Protein - Corn Protein with mid-range molecular weight adds shine and luster.

Hydrolyzed Elastin: - Helps attract and retain moisture to smooth and soften the hair & give elasticity.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein: - Strengthens and thickens the hair. It attracts and retains moisture (Film-forming agent which retains water) thus improving hair manageability & elasticity. Excellent penetration into the outer protective layer of hair up to the outer cortex. This protein conditions the hair with its moisture retention and film forming properties, which will greatly improve the body, shine, and smoothness of hair.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein & Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch (normally you see these two together) - This is a naturally derived, unique hydrating complex offers a combination of moisture-balancing and film-forming properties that work synergistically to give hair better body control and a smoother, softer feel. Wheat starch, on the other hand, has a low molecular weight and are very hygroscopic (attracts moisture from the atmosphere). Together they penetrate and hold moisture within the hair shaft.

Hydrolyzed Collagen - Adds body, resiliency, shine, and manageability as well as reduced static charge also provides moisturizing benefits. Used to strengthen hair structure. It is the primary element for hair elasticity.

Hydrolyzed Human Hair Keratin: -This protein is the best source, because it contains all 19 amino acids found in the hair. Human hair keratin protein has a low molecular weight. This enables it to penetrate the hair shaft. provide greater elasticity, reduce breakage and give a natural, healthy bounce.

Hydrolyzed Keratin - The true structural protein of hair. Penetrates the hair shaft to rebuild damaged hair and give it increased body . Keratin coats each individual strand of hair to strengthen and protect.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein - A powerful hair strengthening protein complex that instantly & dramatically improves the condition of damaged hair. Vegetable protein absorbs more easily into the hair shaft (than animal protein) and does not create build-up, it leaves the hair very shiny, radiant, luxuriant, and healthy.

Hydrolyzed Animal Protein - Appears in many shampoos. Improves hair, adds shine and body to the hair and helps smooth split ends. Gives luster to the hair.

Hydrolyzed Animal Collagen - Animal derived collagen that gives body to the hair and helps protect it from sun, wind and weather damage. It leaves a protective emollient film.

relaxed hair care- just one of many sites to try in your journey

http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-Relaxed-African-HairTake-Care-of-Relaxed-African-Hair

Ten things I can agree with 
1.Relax your hair every 8 to 12 weeks depending on your hair's needs. Do not relax your hair every time new growth appears, since relaxing too often causes damage to the hair. For one week following your relaxer, use a reconstructor instead of your regular conditioner when you wash your hair. Aphogee makes an excellent reconstructor and shampoo. After a week return to your regular Moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Keracare or Elucence are good ones.

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Wash and condition your hair every 4 to 7 days. Try to use mild and gentle shampoo and conditioner designed for chemically-treated hair. If you have sensitive skin, consider using shampoos that do not contain Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. Paul Mitchell is an excellent line for damaged/chemically-treated hair. Using a deep conditioner that contains both protein and moisture once per week is ideal, try Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Pak or Paul Mitchell Hair Repair. Chemically-treated hair must always be treated with a leave-in conditioner after every wash. Motions Nourish is a great example of this. Comb the wet hair with a wide tooth comb or shower/detangling comb as the wet hair is in its most vulnerable state and is more likely to break.....check link for more