Co-Washing (Conditioner-Washing) Your Hair - Part 2

It's been a while since my last blog on co-washing. I have to say that it has been a joy going on this journey of healthy maintenance of natural hair. I have learned alot about better ways of taking care of my hair. It has grown alot and strong.

I decided to change my regimen of co-washing my hair every day to every other day - Monday, Wednesday and Friday. As my hair started to grow long, I needed a little break from washing my hair every day. On Saturday, I wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner. I follow it up with a hair mask and end it with hair oil. I absolutely love the look and feel of my hair.

 I wanted to include some thoughts from articles that speak on the subject of co-washing. According to locksandlinks.com,  co-washing is a great alternative to traditional shampooing which can strip your hair of much needed oils and moisture. With just a touch of practice, getting in and out of the shower with a clean head of hair will take less time than applying your makeup, and your hair will benefit greatly from it. Keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com wrote that the benefits of cowashing are: keeping your hair moisturized, keeping your scalp clean, keeping your hair clean all week without it drying out and retaining hair growth.

It's been a great year of learning and growing in the knowledge of healthy hair. I believe that this new year will continue with subjects on healthy eating. Stay tuned! If you haven't tried some of our organic hair care line, take a look and/or buy as a gift this christmas! Here's to healthy hair!

Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Co-Washing (Conditioner-Washing) Your Hair - Part 1

Over the past month, I have been trying to find new ways to take good care of my hair. Over the past several months , I have been reading articles and watching youtube videos on the subject of co washing your hair. So..........I decided to try it out!

Co-washing (conditioner washing) is running water through your hair without shampoo. Then following up with a conditioner.

Everyday, from Monday to Friday and Sunday, I would co-wash my hair. Saturday, I would wash with shampoo and follow up with a deep conditioner. I have to say that when the thought came to my mind to start this process, I kept telling myself that black people can't co-wash their hair. It needs shampoo!

I had questions in my mind like "is my hair really clean when I do this?", "what about the oils left in my hair?", or "will my hair smell?"

I can truly say that my hair is clean. The conditioner takes care of the excess oils and my hair smells wonderful! It has been growing strong and long. I couldn't believe it!  After you go through your co-wash process, you can follow it up with hair oil. I would suggest that when you buy your shampoo, conditioner and hairdress, use products are paraben free. This is healthier for the hair. This is just Part 1 of my co washing process. Pictures will follow..Let me know what you think and your suggestions! In the meantime, my store is open 24/7 for good hair products. MyHerbalCompany.Com

So many adjustments in my life

This summer has come and is going too fast...So much has transpired since june.

At the end of July, I moved from Jersey City, NJ back to Brooklyn, NY to my Dad's house. It was a move that I was not looking for. Still working temp assignments and wondering when I will be able to get my record label, i54 Productions LLC off the ground. For now, I am writing songs and running my side business, Soul Purpose/Youngevity. I am also seeking scholarships/grants for music school that is starting in October 24.

So much to do but everything requires money. Lord, please provide the finances I need to run my company and go to music school. Amen.

Auditions for the choir is Aug 21. So stressed out in having to audition time after time when I've come from a church where I was a soloist! Can't wait for it to be over!

On a happier note, Jesus loves me and He loves you too.

Kemi
www.myspace.com/kemiofficial 
http://www.myherbalcompany.com

Where I'm At

So many things have been going on in my life since May 2011:

• I officially received my Masters Degree in Business Management in May - Thank God!!
• I joined the Prayer Band Ministry at the end of May - awesome ministry storming heaven for the needs of the people
• Seeking the Lord with direction on how to run my music label
• Seeking the Lord with man that God has for me to marry - I'm not marrying no mess
• Writing songs for my independent project and for other artists
• Started an affiliate program for my soul purpose company - You sell for me, you receive 9% commission!! Thanks to Clixgalore.com!!

Kemi
i54 Productions LLC

The Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton

    So I had to DVR this wedding because I had important things to take of. As I reflected upon the stories of how they met and watched the important parts the wedding (minus the interviews), a few things came to mind. First, Kate as a commoner. The scripture that came to me was Acts 10:15 - "What God has cleansed, you must not call common". The history of the Royal family has always been closed to having "commoners" as part of their family. Having Kate as a bride had to be a miracle considering what she was against. But I love the way she carried herself. You never heard any nonsense from her because she kept things private. I believe her character had a great deal to do with the reason why they she had favor with the family.
    As I am writing this, thoughts come to mind about Queen Esther and the process she went through before becoming Queen. There is always a process, a character-building process, that God will put you through before He opens up certain doors for you. I believe that I am going through this process.
    Yes I do have a title in Nigeria, like they have in Britain. But my title didn't come with cash and a castle so, I didn't feel the need to tell anyone about it.

     As a child of God, His word tells us of our royal priesthood. 1 Peter 2:9 say that "you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, his own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light". We need to remember that when that royal wedding procession begins in heaven with streets made from gold, we will see Him in His fullness and truly witness who deserves all the praise.
    Until then, let's continue to praise Him for all He has done and will do in our lives...and let's pray for Britain, that God will continue to break down walls in the monarchy. There are no commoners in the body of Christ!! We are a Royal Priesthood!!
Amen!!

The Passing of Reverend David Wilkerson

On April 27, 2011, My former Pastor, Pstr. David Wilkerson went home to be with Jesus. Words can't express the way I feel. I felt like he was taken too soon. Just to find out that he passed away from a car accident just frustrated me..but I had to let go and know that God is still faithful.

I was part of Times Square Church from 1997 - 2007 and I was just recalling in my mind some of the messages he preached and a trial that I had gone through where he stepped in to try to help me. There is no one like Poppa Dave and he will truly be missed.  "Well done, good and faithful servant" -1931 - 2011

Soul Purpose

    So, I am self-employed with Soul Purpose and Youngevity. Soul Purpose is a certified organic skin care and hair care company. One of our top sellers, Ghananian Honey and Sugar body balm, body custard, body gel, body scrub and lotion are selling off the shelves. And we have a new hair care line, Salon Red, which caters to woman of all races to moisturize and keep you hair healthy. Our promotion this month thru the beginning of May for Mother's Day (May 8, 2011) is the Japanese Peony Gift Set. It includes a body custard, soy candle, solid perfume. So, if you are looking for a gift for that special woman in your life, consider the Japanese Peony Set.

Be Transformed

    So I took a nine week course called Be Transformed at Brooklyn Tab. I was so excited to take this course because I knew that I needed a change in my life - Spiritually, Physically, Emotionally. So much was going on in my life. From being laid off from my job and earning my Masters Degree, to being self-employed. I wasn't sure what the Lord wanted from me but to be  - Free. Anger and bitterness from the past was holding me back from the future. I wanted to be free from all the bitterness and be able to love the unlovable, let go of those who did wrong to me and forgive myself for things that I have done. God was cutting out all the things that was not of Him and replacing it with with restorative love.
    I started to realize in the course doing the homework and going to class that when I keep things inside, I allow the devil to have a foothold. But , when I expose what the enemy is keeping me from exposing, the devil can't throw it in my face anymore. I am free!!
    So I recently had my Be Transformed Graduation and it felt so good to see that God is changing me and I am moving from glory to glory. It's just the beginning of what God is doing in my life. I thank God for my new family at Brooklyn Tabernacle Church. 
    Spending time with the Lord and covering myself with the Word of God has been a healing balm in my heart and soul. Not to mention that Christ is our Intercessor!! What could I do without Him...nothing!!
     Romans 12:2 - "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God".

Check out my new companies, Soul Purpose and Youngevity.

Be Blessed!!