CURRENT REGIMEN

Updated August 12, 2022

The main goal of my hair regimen is to prevent dryness, and to manipulate my hair as little as possible through the week to prevent breakage. I find that two of the culprits that lead to the most breakage with my hair type is over handling and dryness.  I wash my hair once a week, and style my hair in whatever way I see fit. I focus on the health of my hair instead of maintaining any particular style.

– Pre-Wash: I always begin my wash process by softening my hair. This ensures that tangles slip out easier and I find knots before cleansing my hair. I find that separating my ends is essential for preventing tangles once the water touches my strands. I apply the products in sections and twist my hair up after working with each section. I specifically use coconut oil because it prevents the strands from swelling as much, which prevents dryness from cleansing.

–Cleanse: I use a shampoo or cleansing conditioner to clean the product buildup and sweat off my hair and scalp. Cleansing also allows conditioners to penetrate better, so its an essential step.

–Deep Condition: I deep condition after cleansing every other week. I rotate between moisture and protein. Conditioning is essential for maintaining moisture, so I always deep condition post cleansing for at least 15 minutes either with my Thermal Heat Cap or Hooded Dryer. I apply my deep conditioner thoroughly, paying close attention to the places where my hair is prone to breakage, Once the deep conditioner has had time to marinate, I rinse and style.

-Detangle: I get the tangles out of my hair while deep conditioning and use my favorite detangling brush to release shed hair. The key to getting fewer knots is using a detangling brush every wash day. I move in sections and detangle my hair from ends to roots, then rinse the conditioner out.

–Coat/Style Prep: As stated above, I style my hair in many ways, but I always prep my hair with a leave-in conditioner or aloe vera juice before stepping out of the shower on wash day. Then what products I apply next depends on how I plan to style my hair.

The Cleanse, Condition, Coat method is how I maintain healthy hair regardless of how I style my strands.

–Styling:

• Wash and Go’s: I always do my wash and go the same way, regardless of the product I use, but the combo of products may change depending on what styler I am using. I find smoothing and raking works best for me, no hair tools necessary.

Twist Out, Braid Outs (wet sets): Post leave-in, I always apply a cream and either a foam/butter for these styles. I usually let the style dry and set for a day before undoing. I rarely re-do the twists, braids, etc. Instead I will style my hair in a different way once it looks bad.

Protective Styles (Buns, Goddess Braids, Etc.): I apply a moisturizer and let my hair air dry in bantu knots. Once dry I style.

-Trimming: I get my hair trimmed twice a year. With my texture, having healthy ends prevents single strand knots and tangling.

 -Moisturizing: I always moisturize my hair mid-week, regardless of the style. I find after three to four days, my hair needs a good dose of moisture through wetting the hair with water, not just applying a product. I also lightly moisturize my ends daily or every other day and seal.

-Maintenance: Regardless of what style I have chosen for the week, I always sleep with my hair protected in a locsoc or bonnet.

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