T a y l o r

Hair Regimen:  Would like to incorporate a henna/henna gloss routine monthly and a protein treatment mid-week after co-washes (needs to find the right product).

Weekly:

• Finger-detangle wet hair with EVOO
• Shampoo with Trader Joe’s TTT or Nourish Spa
• Condition and comb detangle with Aussie Moist
• Deep condition with GVP Matrix Biolage Conditioning Balm
• Use Kimmaytube recipe leave-in recipe (might be switching KCKT with Shea Cantu Leave-in
• Seal with coconut oil

Mid-Week:

• Co-wash with Aussie Moist
• Use Shea Cantu as leave- in
• Seal with coconut oil

Monthly:

• Henna gloss

A d r i e n n e

Current State: Hair – Neck length; Weight – 137 lbs

Goal: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 125 lbs

Hair Regimen:

• Shampoo once a month
• Co-wash/water rinse only 2 times a week
• Deep condition once a week
• Protective style: Buns, two strand twists, Flat twist updos (Hair ‘out’ only on weekends)
• Moisturize and seal using a leave-in (any kind) and oil (any kind)
• Vitamins: Treasured Locks H2G Hair Growth Vitamins and Women’s One A Day
• No heat (except for October 24-special occasion)

Weight Loss Regimen:

• Cycling 2 times a week
• Running 3 times a week (anywhere from 20 minutes to 30 minutes)
• Weight lifting/calisthenics 3 times a week
• Cut down on junk food/beer drinking, and late night eating
• DO NOT skip a workout unless there is a schedule conflict (being tired/lazy is not an excuse)

Reward/Motivation: $10 towards shopping trip for every pound lost/Wedding in late August

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T i f f a n y   M i l l i c a n

Current State: Hair – Between collarbone (CBL) and armpit length (APL); Weight – 160 lbs

Goals: Hair – Armpit length (APL); Weight – 150 lbs

Hair Regimen:

• Deep condition once a week using Shea Moisture deep conditioner
• Henna once a month
• Co-wash once a week with Herbal Essences Hydralicious
• Oil scalp/edges and seal with Jamaican black castor oil (JBCO), olive oil and Vatika oil

Rewards:  Accessories (hair); Spa day/seaweed wrap (weight loss)

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M i c h e ' a l   (pronounced  M i c h e l l e)

Current State: Hair – Armpit length (APL) in back and Chin/Collarbone (CBL) length in front; Weight – 135 lbs.

Goals: Hair – Bra-strap length (BSL); Weight – 125 lbs

Hair Regimen: 

Bi-weekly (2x wk):

• Pre-poo  with Dabur Vatika Oil or Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO) mixed with other oils (overnight or 30 min)
• Co-wash with Suave Almond Shea Butter conditioner or Aussie Moist
• Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) or Black Tea Rinse (20 min)
• Apply leave in (Kimmaytube recipe or Salerm 21) and oil mix (2 parts JBCO, 1 part coconut oil and 1 part almond oil)
• Apply moisturizer and twist in protective style for 4-5 days and twist-n-curl 2-3 days

• Deep condition (30 min); Apply on top of regular conditioner

Monthly:

• Shampoo
• Henna
• Protein treatment

Weight Loss Regimen: I currently weigh 135 lbs. I used to weigh 125 lbs before I went on my first cruise 3 summers ago. The food on the ship was overwhelming and delicious at the same time. Well, here I am, 3 summers later and 2 cruises complete, still 135 lbs. I would like to shed this 10 lbs and return to 125 lbs before going on my 3rd cruise, June 2012. I think this is feasible.

• 64-96 oz of water per day
• Take vitamins religiously
• Exercise 4-5 days per week/1-2 hrs per day
• Cardio 2-3 times a week
• Weight training 1-2 times a week
• 3 square meals and 1 healthy snack 5 days a week (splurge a little on Saturdays).

Rewards: A Huetiful Steamer (hair). I want one sooo bad. I hear such wonderful things about it; A bikini (weight loss). I want so bad to get back into the one I wore on the first cruise.

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C h a n d r a

Hair Regimen:  Would like to find other simple protective styles during the challenge.

• Co-wash once a week with Suave Shea Butter n Almond Conditioner or Tressame Naturals
• Deep condition with Lekair Cholesterol or Elasta QP DPR
• Leave-in conditioner: Giovanni’s Direct or Aussie Moist
• Seal with shea butter or Vatika oil
• Style:  Wash and Go (WnG) or Twist-out 2 dys a week then bun or wear a pony tail out of necessity due to humidity.

Weight Loss Regimen: I don’t even want to say what my regimen is in this area….I will say that my eating habits are terrible (skip meals) and I would like to get back on track with working out. Really don’t have a clue in this department. Just want to do better!

• DVDs: Belly dancing, cardio, Pilates