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40 Strands – My Hair Shedding Rate

 

I have been asked by many readers to share pictures of how much shed hair I get on my wash days and through the week.  I have written posts about the difference between shedding and breakage in these posts.

I don’t recommend comparing the amount of shedding you get to that of another lady because we all have different shedding rates, so you could be comparing your shedding to someone who naturally sheds less hair than you and then begin to worry that you are losing too much hair.
Some of my clients send me pictures of the amount of hair they have shed on their wash days and panic that their hair is breaking or that the amount of hair they shed is too high or higher than normal.

In this post I am sharing pictures of the amount of hair I shed on a wash days as a way to reassure readers that shedding is perfectly normal, do not panic ladies, you are not going bald.

 

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The pictures above and below show the amount of hair I shed over the last 3 weeks and on my wash day.
My hair had been in box braids for 3 weeks as part of my wig regimen.  On my wash day, I undid the box braids and detangled thoroughly.  After shampooing and conditioning my hair I detangled a second time before air drying.
To me, it looks like a lot of hair but then I remind myself that this is just my own normal shedding rate.

 

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Over the years on my hair journey I have learnt that I shed roughly 40 strands a day.  This means that over a three week period I shed about 840 strands of hair. Each stand of my hair is about 20 to 22 inches long so that why it looks like a lot of hair.

Remember your own shedding rate may be more or less than mine, the point is that you shouldn’t panic about shed hairs unless your hair begins falling out drastically and your hair is thinning out at alarming rates. When you have been on your hair journey for a while you will become familiar with how much shed hairs you tend to get and will know if your shedding rates has increased significantly.

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Do you know how much hair you shed?

This month’s Bun of the Month post will be up in a few hours.  Come back soon

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Lade
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Hairfinity Giveaway Winners

Hello ladies

The Hairfinity giveaway ended a little while back and the winners have been chosen and contacted.

I would like to say thank you to all those who took part.   I am sorry if you did not win and wish you better luck with future giveaways.

Unfortunately I have not heard back from four of the winners despite sending them a few emails.
I realise however that it is possible that they may not have seen my emails so this quick post is to let the following ladies know that they are part of the 25 winners.

If your name is listed below, please check your emails and reply by forwarding the information I requested asap!!! Oluwakanyisola Yemisi
Bukola Shittu
Moyin Danisi
Rachel Yimi

I hope I get your responses soon.

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Lade

Hair Update and Regimen Switch

Hello ladies

the smile you have…..when your texlaxed hair blends with your straight u-part wig. I used a little heat though.

I hope all is well with you and your hair journeys. I am currently weeks post relaxer and have switched to my wig regimen and I have been rocking my Hair by Type Four wigs.

Ladies I am proud to say I have been sticking to majority of my regimen and my hair is in a good place at the moment. I am actually in the middle of my wash day as I type this blog post up. when I was detangling my hair my sister kept saying  “I don’t know why your hair is looking so good”….my answer was simple, I’ve been putting in work”.   I have tried really hard the last few months to stick to my regimen and my hair is responding accordingly unlike last year where I neglected my hair a lot and had to cut off about 6 inches through the year.

In my Hair by Type 4 U-part wig.

I hope this blog post will encourage someone out there to stay consistent with their hair regimen. It really does pay. My next post will be all about my new hair love: grapeseed oil. I will also have a wash day update and a quick tip for blow drying on the blog soon.

Happy Hair Journey

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Lade

Hairfinity Giveaway – Now Closed

Hello ladies

Hairfinity is a successful brand that many of us are familiar with; however for the benefit of ladies aren’t, Hairfinity is probably the world’s best selling hair vitamin. Hairfinity vitamins are an all natural dietary supplement that gives the body all the nutrients and minerals it needs to grow healthy hair. Basically Hairfinity helps you care for your hair from within.

Due to the fast pace of life and the hectic schedules most of us have, our diets often become compromised because of our lifestyle. Many ladies do try to eat healthy food but also use dietary supplements to provide their bodies with the nutrients that may be lacking from their diet. Ladies trying to grow longer hair often choose Hairfinity because it is rich in nutrients and vitamins that specifically promote fast hair growth. Just have a look at the Hairfinity Instagram page to see the great progress so many of its users have achieved!!

 

Hairfinity is currently sold in 34 countries and was officially launched in Nigeria in 2012. If you live in Lagos, you may have come across several of the brands billboards and adverts on BRT buses recently. Hairfinity also has a strong social media presence and many celebrity endorsements in Nigeria and worldwide.

I had the pleasure of meeting and working with the Hairfinity Team at the Beauty Africa Expo held in Lagos last October. I really didn’t know what to expect and felt a bit nervous about meeting the creator of such a huge brand. I can tell you with sincerity that Tymeka Lawrence, the creator of Hairfinity and her team were so warm, considerate and professional, very driven and somehow made work fun, I had such a blast.
What struck me the most was how hard working and hands-on everyone was and how much they all believed in their brand. The experience as a whole left me feeling motivated and inspired to work harder on my passions and projects. I am so proud to be teaming up with Hairfinity who are sponsoring this rather generous giveaway.

 

THE GOODIES

Ladies, there will be not one, not two or even three but 25 …..yes 25 lucky winners who will each get 1 months’ supply of Hairfinity Vitamins!!! Sounds amazing right? Keep reading for details on how to enter and win.

HOW TO ENTER

Entering this giveaway is straightforward and should only take a few minutes. To enter you must

  • Live in Nigeria and be over 18 years of age
  • Follow Hairfinity Nigeria on Instagram
  • Join the newsletter on the Hairfinity Nigeria website
  • Leave a comment below saying why you would love to win and send a current picture of your hair to rehairducation@gmail.com . Please try to send sharp and bright pictures.
  • After the winners have finished using their 1 months supply, they must send their hair update picture to rehairducation@gmail.com Please note that by submitting your photo you are giving Brock Beauty (Hairfinity) an absolute and irrevocable non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license and rights to use your image.

 

That’s all it takes ladies and you could be one of the 25 winners. This giveaway is open for a week and closes on Saturday 14th May at 11.59pm.  The winners will be selected at random.

So tell everyone  to get involved and enter the giveaway.  Best of luck ladies!

 

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Lemongrass: My New Essential Oil

Hello ladies

I love love love using essential oils for scalp massages once or twice a week and my go to essential oils are rosemary and peppermint oils. I have been using these two essential oils mixed with Jamaican black castor oil for scalp massages for over 4 years now.  I intend to carry on using them but wanted to experiment with something new and decided to purchase some lemongrass essential oil.

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What Are the Benefits of Lemongrass Essential Oil for the Scalp

Lemongrass has antiseptic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. It contains vitamin A, B complex and vitamin c. It great for keeping our scalp healthy and for reducing the risk of scalp conditions. This is because it minimises the spread of bacteria and fungi so it is a natural cleanser. It is often said that lemongrass essential oil strengthens the hair follicles (the root of our hair), helps to reduce hair loss and relieve itching.

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How To Use Lemongrass Essential Oil in your Regimen

Essential oils are not ideal for sealing. They evaporate way to quickly to have any long lasting sealing effect. Also many essential oils are stimulating for living cells. Our hair fibres/ hair strands are dead and cannot be stimulated. Our scalp on the other hand is alive and will benefit imensely use essential oils.
All essential oils including lemongrass must be diluted before use. A few drops should be added to a carrier oil ( eg olive, coconut oil, castor oils, almond oil grapeseed oil, etc) before it is used. I tend to add about 5 to 6 drops of essential oil to a table spoon of my carrier oil.
The diluted lemongrass oil can be used in the following ways.

Pre-poo
The a few drops can be added to the carrier oil or conditioner you use as a pre-poo treatment. Simple apply to your hair length and leave it on for 30 minutes plus and then continue with your wash day. This is how I use lemongrass essential oil in my regimen.

Mixed Into Your Deep Conditioner
A few drops can be added to your deep conditioner. This will give have a stimulating effect on your scalp whilst you deep condition.

Scalp Massages
The diluted lemongrass oil can be used for scalp massages two or more times a week. I think i might add a few drops to my black castor oil for my scalp massages on my next stretch.

 

Please note that pregnant women should not use any essential oil unless they have been given permission by their doctor to do so.

I am very interested in learning about and using more essential oils. I think I may purchase some lavender or clary sage essental oils soon. What essential oils do you have and how do you use them on your hair journey?

The next blog post will be a giveaway. You dont want to miss it so come back soon.

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Lade

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