We have several apostolic/pentecostal ladies here and it seems you've already met a few of them. This is a great place and I'm sure you'll learn so much - it seems we never stop learning something!
Would love to see a photo of your hair. It sounds lovely.
Progress from June 2006 - March 2008
2a/M/ii
Mid-Dark brown with natural red and silver highights; fringe/bangs.
Starting length 25"/62.5cm
Current length 33"/84cm
Goal 36"/90cm
Current routine: (Trying to keep it as simple as possible): CWC on the weekend after One-hour Pre-wash Treatment, scalp washes every second day, occasionally conditioning of very ends mid-week using small amount of conditioner mixed with equal amount of aloe vera gel; oiling 2-3 nights per week; updos or braids for day (usually), braids and/or sock curls for bed; S&D when I think of it, dusting every 8-12 weeks.
Shampoo:
Organic Instincts or
A'Kin diluted with herbal tea (rosemary and chamomile)
Conditioners:
JASON Natural Biotin or Lavender Conditioner or
A'Kin Protein or Moisturising Conditioner
Oils: Coconut, almond, olive, either alone or blended 2:1:1
Other: ACV infused with herbs (depending upon availability I use a selection of lavender, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, and thyme); BBB; wooden comb; pure aloe vera gel for smoothing flyaways and fixing hair in place.
Treatments:
JJJ's One-Hour Pre-wash Treatment using 1/4 cup boiling water, 1 tsp oil blend, 1/4 cup conditioner.
'Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfailing beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.' 1 Peter 3:3-4
A Crowning Glory (A Journal of Feminine Pursuits)