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WHY BIOTIN IS NOT PART OF MY HAIR JOURNEY (hair story)

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Like every lady starting their hair journey, I made a lot of research about growth aids in order to regrow my hair quickly. Because I was used to longer hair than a pixie cut, I was ready to try and implement everything (within reason, of course!) to help accelerate my hair growth. I was doing the inversion method, using coconut oil as hot oil treatments and for scalp massages, going to the sauna and incorporate healthier food in my diet, taking my multi-vitamins daily, drinking more water, decreasing the amount of heat I use on my hair and stretching my relaxers... almost everything one could think of to grow their hair faster, I was doing them. I was nervous about taking biotin supplements, but so many ladies raved about it and their results... I decided to start with the smallest amount I could find, 1000 mcg. I had stopped taking my multi-vitamins to better observe my results. Here is how it went the couple of days I took biotin: Day 1 : I took one pill of bioti...

MY EXPERIENCE: GARNIER FRUCTIS SLEEK & SHINE ANTI-FRIZZ SERUM ANTI-FRISOTTIS

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Product : Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Anti-Frizz Serum Anti-Frisottis Claims : Our formula with Argan Oil from Morocco soaks into frizzy, dry hair for lasting smoothness and shine. Directions : After using Sleek & Shine shampoo and conditioner , dispense 1 pump of serum, or as much as needed for your hair type, into your hands. Apply uniformly to damp or dry hair. Do not rinse. For the sleekest look, style using brush and blow dryer. Ingredients : Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethiconol, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal. Parfum. ************ 2017 was the year of oils and serums for me because I've invested in a lot of them, looking for the perfect one that will provide great slip and other detangling properties that would help me retain my hair length. The Garnier Whole Blends Smoothing Oil with coconut oil and cocoa butter is great, but it's inconvenient to apply when my hands are...