I am not a resolutions kind of girl; at least I wasn’t until my son was born. It’s funny how your life changes after you meet your children, how discerning you become. If you never had birthday parties suddenly you feel like celebrating every year, putting up a Christmas tree is a must, seeing fireworks is suddenly even more amazing than they used to be and starting traditions and making memories are a new normal.
With that said as we look forward to 2014 we have some time to reflect on 2013, what we have accomplished, our challenges and opportunities giving us an almost perfect perspective on what we want from the New Year.
Here on BHI we do the same thing, we have a ton of goals for the blog, and a positive outlook for the new year which we could share but frankly that might be tad bit too much for this post.
Here is what we decided do, in the spirit of all things hair we thought it would be interesting to come up with a hair resolutions post. A hair resolutions post is simply the resolutions or goals that you have for your hair for the next year.
Ready to play? I will start with three of mine.
1. Protect and Serve – This resolution is based on anticipation of a very active year, physically and mentally. Sometimes the best thing for our hair is how we treat our bodies generally; if you have growth goals then paying attention to how you serve your body is just as important as how you treat your hair. Physically protecting your hair during activities only comes natural.
2. Consistency – Doing the same thing over and over again in some circles is boring, but not when it comes to hair care. If you know the formula for healthy hair then stick to it, allow it to really take your hair to lengths it has never been before.
3. Ayurveda – Have you tried this yet? I have dabbled a bit in Ayurveda and we have written about it extensively here on the blog. The idea that you can improve your hair using all natural powders and oils* is fascinating to me, so for my third resolution I hope to practice it more often.
Naila1908 from YouTube shared her hair resolutions recently and we thought it was a pretty good video, check it out below and after you watch, share with us what your hair resolutions are and how you plan to achieve them.
leave it alone and let it grow.
Health natural hair
To use less but better products because im cheap
Not to use any Hair Products that contain Alcohol in them!!!
Going natural… Again and for good #teamnatural
To find the right products for my hair. Being jobless, you have to make do with what you have, Supergro, Softee.
The Real Person!
If they work then don’t worry too much. You might also want to try VO5 conditioners. They are great and retail for $1 or so. I buy 5-6 at a time for cowashing!
Thanks. I can get with that.
To let mines grow
moisturize and seal more to retain length.
Accept what my hair will and will not too and stop comparing my curl pattern to others.
Using heat no more than 4 times this year, getting regular trims, keeping it moisturized, deep conditioning after every wash.
To FINALLY get crochet braids done ~ in Brooklyn NY somewhere!!! LOL
To condition more often.
Stick to the products that I am current using…
To retain length (eliminate breakage if possible). Any tips would be helpful!
The Real Person!
Protective styling. It’s the only thing that works without fail for me 🙂
BlackHairInformation.com what is Protective Styling? I’m thinking of going natural, but don’t want to cut my existing hair. What can I do?
The Real Person!
You can read all about protective styling on our website Shalyce Stillstanding McAllister https://blackhairinformation.com/hair-care-2/styling/10-protective-styles-that-look-good/
thanks fo rthe help
Grow Back my egdes… And retain length
Leav it alon 4 a while nd let them breath
I want to start a healthy hair regiment looking for tips my hair type is a type 2
lovely smile
Really get on my hair care journey. No heat til the end of the year. Protective style, hide my hair for 5 months. Do the GHE every night. Hmmmm I don’t think I left anything out
Not to judge my hair…it is what it is naturally meant to be…but I am going to have a Professional doing it twice a month TOO EXCITED
Find a professional to do my hair because I’m not good at keeping it up.
Not to take it so serious ITS JUST HAIR
protective styling, retain length and moisture . L O V E my hair and its Curl pattern.. And also try havan twist
To hit mid back length and retain the length I have.
I want to grow my hair out to bra length. Also I want to drink more water and keep up with henna treatments. Keep up with my twist outs cause wash and go’s take out my hair.
Ive had relaxed hair from I was 7 (thanks mum
The Real Person!
Most useful tip? Deep condition often!
I’ve started my journey to all natural too about 8 months ago. I’ve been keeping it braided, but I wear my hair in between taking the braids out. All these hair sites are wonderful I’ve learned a lot! I know my biggest hurdle will be to be comfortable in the all natural, kinky, tight hair doo until it gets healthy and starts to get length. I’m so use to having big and long hair. good luck Reeny
No flat iron straighting,no too much chemical applications,regular washing and scalp massage!
I want to continue growing my relaxer out. My hair feels so much better without a relaxer. I am excited about all the styles that I will be able to do with my natural hair. I am trying different natural hair products.
To grow my hair back healthier than ever before! Oh yeah, I want a blowout 2015.
Been 4c natural for 1 1/2 year and still freaking out. 2014 I’m going to hide under sew ins. Lol ( said the Licensed Cosmetologist )
start and maintain a moisture/healthy hair regimen!
I’m on a no-buy until May. Need to save $ spent on hair and beauty products.
Wash n go breaks my hair out twist work best for me, hydrate hydrate hydrate Pierre coconut oil is great but one thing I notice what works for my curl pattern may not work for you that’s why it’s great to conversate with other people to learn different techniques, happy 2014 and good luck with your hair.
I’m planning on going natural!
Maintain a happy moisture/protein balance, no/low heat and low manipulation styles
Keep going strong with being natural.
To take more time moisturizing and sealing my hair and quick product hopping. I am a product junkie. Will only buy the products I use and need. Time for rehab.
1. To try new things with my hair 2. Stop trying to get it to look like everybody else’s hair 3. Use less heat
Protective braids for the whole hair. Wash, treatment, and re-braid every 4-6 weeks.
What’s BC?
A BC is a Big Chop Vanessa White. It’s the term used for referring to a drastic cut to get rid of most of your hair.
Vanessa White, BC means BIG CHOP.
To make it to waist length relaxed hair(currently mid back so i might make it to waist length 6 inches by next year …if i play my cards right ..also i need to stop obsessing over hair and just let it grow and MOST importantly grow out my nape and edges..
Too reach maximum and consistent moisture to achieve the best curl definition.
I have been natural for a year now and my hair grows slow but I want them to grow fast do you have any great suggestions
Never use heat at 230 AGAIN NEVER AGAIN