My Most Growth Obtained...

This was when I noticed my hair thrived (see pic above)…. BUT this time around (my Dec Update) my ends seemed a lot thinner while my roots were thicker. I know the way the braids were taken out had a lot to do with it and other reasons. I discovered that the most growth and dramatic change my hair has seen was the May- Aug 09 time frame. At that time I was wearing the synthetic pony hair. After going back thru my blog I was able to create a list of the products and methods I used during that time. I included lil inserts from my blog for different posts I did for that time frame. Hopefully this will help me get back on track.

1. ORS for Co Washing & Deep Conditioning
2. Megatek ( I used this like every 2-3 days) I applied it to the scalp and a lil to the length of the hair
3. Infusium 23
4. HE LTR
5. Oyin Frank Juice
6. Scurl
7. Coconut Oil (Used to Seal and moisturize scalp)
8. Peppermint oil ( Scalp Only)
9. Spectrum Organic Mayo ( Applied 2 dry Hair and Saran wrapped for 30-45 min)
10. Aussie Moist for Co Washing
11. Saran Wrap
12. Shampooed with Aritha Soap
13. Used a little of conditioner as a moisturizer or leave in.
14. I Co washed a lot during this time!

• Last night I washed my braids with Shikaki Soap and let some Mizani Hydrafuse sit in my braids with a shower cap for 10 minutes and my hair did not only feel moisturized while it was wet but when it DRIED! This is definitely a staple for moisture!

• I am going to try and concentrate on using my aphogee 2 min reconstructor at least one a week after a regular wash.

• (Products I used for 1 wash cycle)

• New Products I am loving: Mizani Hydrafuse, Oyin Juices and Berries, Pentratt protein treatment
  
  New Technique I am using: I never used to moisturize and seal in sections. I would spray Scurl all over my head and then seal it. Now that I moisturize and seal in sections I am giving special attention to a section of hair.

• Well last night I took some mayo and applied it to my braids in sections and saran wrapped it for 30 minutes.
  The Results: Aww man my hair and micros are soft and feel stronger.

• Okay last night instead doing the tea rinse I decided to just Co-Wash like planned. I used ORS con. After that I sprayed some Infusium 23, applied some HE LTR and let my hair dry till about 95% and sprayed some Oyin Frank Juice and sealed with coconut oil. This morning my hair feels so good and hydrated.

• Argh, last night I washed my braids using my "new" jar of organic mayo and it came out great but I know I used too much because this morning my braids were a lil greasy. I applied it to dry hair and saran wrapped it for 30 minutes and washed it out. I then shampooed with my arithasoap bar (Indian) and deep con with ORS Con.

• In conclusion since I fussing, I will say that the K.I.S.S regimen while in braids is:

Find you a light moisturizer (I prefer S-curl or Oyin Berries and Juices)

Find you a growth aid *optional* (I prefer Megatek)

Find you a sealer (I prefer coconut oil)

Find you a great protein conditioner and moisture conditioner

Find you a great deep conditioner

Invest in a silk head scarf

• Lately I have been eye-balling my ORS Replenishing Con and temptation finally took over. I untwisted one of my strands applied Oyin Frank Juice, ORS Replen Con and sealed with Coconut Oil.
  
  The Results: Very, very soft moisturized hair!
  
  Cons: I would not recommend doing this daily but closer to your wash days.