Aphogee shampoo and two minute reconstructor

This is my review on the aphogee shampoo and two minute reconstructor. I hate the shampoo and decided that I will use the remainder of the product to clean my bath. The shampoo strips my hair even though I deep condition before shampooing. The keratin 2 minute reconstructor restores my hair after the shampoo, but it does not help with my breakage. I will not be purchasing the shampoo again, but I would definitely repurchase the 2 minute reconstructor.

Product Junkie

I want to confess that I'm a product junkie. I was always obsessed with long hair and I am always buying new products to make my hair better. Sometimes I would spend $80 on hair products at one time even when I have a lot of hair products. I think that all these products are ridiculous for only one person. I think I have products for at least four or more people. I still have a few more elsewhere not in this picture. These are the products I have as of 24 Feb 2012.

Close up shots of my products: 

My plan is to use finish 20 or more products within the next 2 months because I am moving and I can't take a lot of liquids with me. My goal is to use all these products and only have products enough for one person because I think it is more normal and cheaper on my wallet. 

This is how I usually store most of my products under my bathroom sink. 

My goal by December 2012 is to not be a product junkie.

Molasses

Yes, I know molasses is food, but I use it on my hair. I use about 1 to 2 tablespoon in my deep condition mixture. I started using molasses in December of 2011 and I love it. The very first time I use it I could tell there was an increase softness to my hair. This has become part of my weekly deep conditioning procedure.
How do I use molasses? 
I use molasses by adding 1 to 2 tablespoon in my deep conditioner. I mix it up and then put the mixture on my dry hair. I make sure my hair is completely saturated with the product and cover my hair with saran wrap or shower cap depending on the mood. Then I proceed to deep condition under my hooded dryer for 30 mins. I then shampoo, condition and continue with my routine styling.

This is the molasses used


I read that blackstrap molasses is better, but I couldn't find any where I am. I know that I can order it online, but I'll just wait until I get back to the states to go to a health food store. Whenever I find it I'll use it and make the comparison.

****Disclaimer I cannot attest to the fact that molasses darken the hair or blackened gray hair.

Hair Growth update

This is my hair growth update. These pictures are from November 2011 after a relaxer with the CHI lye relaxer. My hair has grown a lot since 2009. In the second picture I need a trim.