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