My regimen is very simple. My hair responds well to shampooing bi-weekly and LOVES moisture. It absorbs oils well and doesn't seem to matter if I use cones or not so.... I enjoy experimenting with new products.
5/23/2011 - I am now washing monthly. When I wash I don't need to pre-poo due to the collection of oils, I thoroughly clean my hair and scalp. I'm experiencing a bit of shedding & breakage, I will reevaluate once my hair has adjusted to the changes (3months or so).
1/7/2012 - I remained consistent with my regimen and products. I'm happy to say my hair is no longer shedding, I chemically dyed my hair in October and still NO SHEDDING! A girl couldn't ask for more!
Daily
Spray with concoction of Giovanni leave-in conditioner, water, almond oil, aloe vera
Weekly
Co-Wash with Alba Coconut Milk Conditioner or Curl Assurance . Apply moisturizing product & seal with unrefined Shea Butter.
Update 10/2011 - Don't co-wash as often as as I would like, when I wear box braids I'm able to do it more often.
Bi-Weekly
Deep Condition with vegetable glycerine or honey, avocado, coconut milk OR Giovanni hair reconstructor or smooth as silk. Apply moisture seal and style.
I use the hair steamer during this process.( The steamer broke one month after purchasing. Huetiful Hair Steamer will not reimburse me!
Monthly
Pre-Poo w/ Coconut Oil & Shampoo
Apple cider vinegar rinse **when needed**
Protein treatment **when needed**
Seasonal
Styles Styles Styles!
"As of now I've decided to cease w/ sew-ins. My hair is growing so fast and there are so many styles I can do with my natural hair."
Current Trial Products/ Products I want to try & Quick Opinions
Giovanni leave-in - I don't notice the lush softness everyone talks about
Oyin handmade - I want to try more of their products. Greg Juice is so awesome. Wish I could make it myself!
Jane Carters Products - Tried Nourish & Shine , it smells very nice, but for the price I can use shea butter,oils and fragrance....same effect
Uncle Funky's Daughter/Curly Magic - I didn't really like it. I think it would work better with longer hair.
Carols Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey -It didn't work well for my hair texture. Instead of throwing away used as a nice body butter.
Beauty4Ashes Shampoo & Condish - For two 4oz bottles @ 50.00. I didn't notice much difference. I did like the fact they are organic and it was cool to refrigerate em'. (Aug 2010)
Organic Shea & Hibiscus Hair Smoothie - I love the texture, great for two strands, twist outs and overall styling (5/29/2011)
Eco Styler Gel - Love this stuff to define the wave/curl pattern to twist-outs. However, I DO limit the frequency of use.
Aloe Vera Juice - I love using this with water and VG as a daily spritz. AVJ makes my hair really soft!!
Spray with concoction of Giovanni leave-in conditioner, water, almond oil, aloe vera
Weekly
Co-Wash with Alba Coconut Milk Conditioner or Curl Assurance . Apply moisturizing product & seal with unrefined Shea Butter.
Update 10/2011 - Don't co-wash as often as as I would like, when I wear box braids I'm able to do it more often.
Bi-Weekly
Deep Condition with vegetable glycerine or honey, avocado, coconut milk OR Giovanni hair reconstructor or smooth as silk. Apply moisture seal and style.
I use the hair steamer during this process.( The steamer broke one month after purchasing. Huetiful Hair Steamer will not reimburse me!
Monthly
Pre-Poo w/ Coconut Oil & Shampoo
Apple cider vinegar rinse **when needed**
Protein treatment **when needed**
Seasonal
Styles Styles Styles!
"As of now I've decided to cease w/ sew-ins. My hair is growing so fast and there are so many styles I can do with my natural hair."
Current Trial Products/ Products I want to try & Quick Opinions
Giovanni leave-in - I don't notice the lush softness everyone talks about
Oyin handmade - I want to try more of their products. Greg Juice is so awesome. Wish I could make it myself!
Jane Carters Products - Tried Nourish & Shine , it smells very nice, but for the price I can use shea butter,oils and fragrance....same effect
Uncle Funky's Daughter/Curly Magic - I didn't really like it. I think it would work better with longer hair.
Carols Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey -It didn't work well for my hair texture. Instead of throwing away used as a nice body butter.
Beauty4Ashes Shampoo & Condish - For two 4oz bottles @ 50.00. I didn't notice much difference. I did like the fact they are organic and it was cool to refrigerate em'. (Aug 2010)
Organic Shea & Hibiscus Hair Smoothie - I love the texture, great for two strands, twist outs and overall styling (5/29/2011)
Eco Styler Gel - Love this stuff to define the wave/curl pattern to twist-outs. However, I DO limit the frequency of use.
Aloe Vera Juice - I love using this with water and VG as a daily spritz. AVJ makes my hair really soft!!