A New Hair Care Regimen

So, one of my hair goals for 2009 is to retain and gain length. As of now, my hair is just past my collar bones, but I'd like to get my hair down to armpit length or (being extremely optimistic) down to bra strap length. As such, I've decided that I'm going to need to make some changes to my current (-ly non-existent) hair care regimen.

1. I need to wear my hair in protective styles. I define protective styles as any style that involves minimal manipulation (combing, brushing, etc) of my hair. I'm thinking of sticking to two-strand twist to start out. I'm still trying to decide if a twist out is a protective style.
2. I need to do a much better job of keeping my hair moisturized. Right now, my hair and scalp are constantly dry and I'm going to try to make an effort to deep condition at least every other week and moisturize daily.
3. I've read a lot about co-washing on other natural hair care blogs, and I think I'm going to try to co-wash weekly and moisturize before putting my hair up in a protective style. 

I'm going to co-wash, moisturize and twist my hair and post the pictures later today.

Welcome

So, I'm starting this blog: Heathy, Happy Hair to chronicle my continuing natural hair journey. I know how important natural hair blogs and forums were to me in deciding to go natural and I hope that this blog can be equally inspirational and educational to other women who have gone natural or are in the process of transitioning. I hope to have lots of pictures, product reviews, tips and tricks, and links to other hair blogs. 

'Til next time, keep it happy and healthy,

~t