Wash Day: Deep Conditioning Natural Hair Before Wash

Wash Day: Deep Conditioning Natural Hair Before Wash DiscoveringNatural

I have been doing a lot of research regarding Deep Conditioning before washing my natural hair. Three years ago, I even wrote a blog post about it, which you can ready here.

My wash day actually started 3 years ago. Now this is what happened.  The plan was to pre poo overnight with coconut oil  post detangling.
How to Detangle Natural Hair DiscoveringNatural

But life took over. Lil Sis had an emergency tooth situation, which resulted in an extraction... then she had an emergency at school...then soccer ...and so on. SHE IS OKAY NOW.

Anyway, after that extra prolonged pre-poo, my hair was super duper soft and fluffy. Kicking myself now for not taking a picture of it. I was tempted to not even wash it, but the way my scalp situation was acting, wash day HAD to take place.

I decided to deep condition prior to washing because (1) I was testing the process (2) I did not want to have wet head for a long time. I used a multi-purpose product, Embrace The Natural You leave in conditioner, which is a leave in, daily moisturizer and also deep treatment. More about Embrace the Natural You .  I applied this product to 5 sections of my hair. Normally, I do 4 sections, but recently  have been doing 5 by separating the crown area. This is helpful to reduce breakage in that area.


Embrace the Natural You Leave In Conditioner DiscoveringNatural

Breakage in Crown Area Natural Hair DiscoveringNatural

When applying the product to my dry hair, it penetrated VERY well and my hair felt quickly hydrated. I covered my hair with 2 plastic bags and a knitted hat. Kept it on for about 45 mins (normally, I do 30 mins as suggested on the product usage direction).

Wash Day: Deep Conditioning Natural Hair Before Wash DiscoveringNatural
Post washing my hair with Uncle Funky's Daughter Squeaky Shampoo (got a sample), and then did a Protein Treatment with Aphoghee 2 Minutes Reconstructive Conditioner, my hair felt EXACTLY the same way it did when I deep condition post wash. The only thing was that due to the protein treatment, my hair felt stronger. Which was okay.

Natural Hair Products DiscoveringNatural

I am trying to use up products, used the TGIN Green Tea Super Moist Leave In Conditioner after massaging my scalp with my DIY Oil Mix. I then sealed in all the moisture with Sistem Beauty Moringa Oil Velvety Hair Butter. Styled in Chunky Twists for stretch.

Comments

  1. BlogorattiNovember 15, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful and healthy hair, well done.

    ReplyDelete
  2. UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 10:45 AM

    Aside from other protective styles, yours is my personal favorite. Love the hair.😍

    ReplyDelete
  3. UnknownNovember 15, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    Aside from other protective styles, yours is my personal favorite. Love the hair.😍

    ReplyDelete
  4. nerlineNovember 16, 2015 at 1:17 AM

    Sorry to hear about your daughter's emergency, but I'm glad she is okay now. I love the hair.

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The Real Reason Why RazorEmpress Cut Off Her Butt-length Natural Hair

Image
  Razorempress , a content creator known for her natural hair journey, recently cut her long natural hair into a short pixie style. In her YouTube video titled “ Why I cut my Long Natural Hair.. ” , she explains her reasons for this significant change. In the video, she shares that she felt it was time for a change and wanted to experience the freedom and versatility that comes with shorter hair. She also mentions the desire to start fresh and embrace a new chapter in her hair journey. As someone with multiple jobs and a job as a mobile personal trainer she was always sweating and hairstyles did not last for her. Doing protective styling or straightening hair would not work for her. And unlike some misconceptions that she cut her hair because of a breakup, she is still with her boyfriend who is very supportive of her decision. Additionally, on her Instagram, she posted about her first wash day after cutting her hair, describing the experience as “nothing short of magical” and e...
Read more

Using Batana oil to get Thicker Hair and Grow Hair

Image
 I started using Batana oil on my scalp May 31st 2024.  You can also find it here http://hotana.com/discoveringnatural March 2024 Here is my 3 weeks result. Click here to buy  How I use it, I use it every 2 days and apply to my scalp and edges. I do not rinse it out. On wash day , every 2 weeks, I apply it on my scalp and hair, cover for 30 mins and then shampoo and deep condition my hair. I then apply my leave in and reapply the Batana oil on scalp and edges and also my moisturizer on my hair.  The benefits of using batana oil for hair include- Hair growth: Batana oil contains nutrients that can help promote hair growth. - Moisturizing: Batana oil is a good moisturizer for hair, helping to keep it hydrated and healthy. - Hair strengthening: The fatty acids present in batana oil can help strengthen hair, reducing the chances of breakage. - Natural hair dye: Batana oil can be used to restore natural color to gray and white hair. - Shine: Batana oil can add shine t...
Read more

Why is having a hair journal beneficial

Image
  Keeping a hair journal can be highly beneficial for anyone looking to improve or maintain their hair’s health and appearance. Here’s why: 1. Tracking Progress • A hair journal helps you document your hair growth, texture changes, and overall health over time, making it easier to see what works and what doesn’t. 2. Identifying Effective Products • By noting which products you use and their effects, you can identify the ones that work best for your hair and avoid products that cause dryness, breakage, or other issues. 3. Understanding Hair Cycles • Hair has natural cycles of growth, shedding, and rest. A journal allows you to spot patterns and recognize normal vs. abnormal changes. 4. Documenting Routines • You can track your wash days, protective styles, treatments, and trims, ensuring consistency and helping you avoid overuse or neglect. 5. Managing Scalp and Hair Health • Record symptoms like itching, flaking, or dryness, alongside diet, stress...
Read more