Natural Hair Regimen
(updated December 18th 2015)
(My regimen while transitioning: Month 9-12) |
| Big Chop November 17, 2012 after 1 year transitioning |
Once a week
- Section hair into four parts
- Spritz each section with water and apply Extra Virgin Coconut Oil and then apply a rinse out conditioner and twist
- When all sections are done, cover hair with plastic cap and thick knitted cap overnight.
Cleansing
- Check my scalp: If I notice any dandruff or excessive dryness, purify my scalp with Shea Moisture Purification Masque or Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo
- Co-wash: Wash with a moisturizing conditioner or a co-wash cleansing conditioner
- Deep condition hair for 30 minutes using Thermal Hair Care Hot Head cap
- Finish with a cold water rinse or rice water rinse and spritz with Water and Aloe Vera Juice
Post-Wash Routine
- Apply Leave In Conditioner
- Apply Oil Mix, and Moisturizer Cream (LOC Method).
- Seal ends of hair with Whipped Shea Butter
- Put hair in style of the week
- Apply Aubrey Organics GBP Conditioner for 15 mins to dry hair
- Detangle hair using a mixture of conditioner, water, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
- Rinse off
Light Protein Treatment
Cleansing
- Wash hair with a sulfate free shampoo
- Apply a rinse out conditioner for 5 mins
Deep Conditioner
- Apply a moisturizing deep conditioner
- Cover hair with plastic cap and a thick knitted hat for at least 30 mins
- Apply a rinse out conditioner for 2 mins
- Finish with a cold water rinse and spritz with Water and Aloe Vera Juice
Post-Wash Routine
- Apply Leave In Conditioner
- Apply Oil Mix, and Moisturizer Cream (LOC Method).
- Seal ends of hair with Whipped Shea Butter
My hair texture
Hot Oil Treatment/ Oil Rinsing
- Apply mixture of oils (depending on the condition of hair) to hair. Make sure oil is heated
Cleansing
- Wash hair with a clarifying shampoo or do Bentonite Clay Treatment
- Apply a rinse out conditioner for 5 mins
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Deep Conditioner
- Apply deep conditioner
- Cover hair with plastic cap and a thick knitted hat for at least 30 mins
- Apply a rinse out conditioner for 2 mins
- Finish with a cold water rinse and spritz with Water and Aloe Vera Juice
ALTERNATIVE: When I do not have time to make my mix
I use Naturalicious Rhassoul 5-in-1 Clay Mix.
- Apply Leave In Conditioner
- Apply Oil Mix, and Moisturizer Cream (LOC Method).
- Seal ends of hair with Whipped Shea Butter
Post-Wash Routine
If during the week, I need to wash my hair, I will only Co-Wash and follow up with the Post Wash Routine
- As of December 18th 2015, Here are the products we love using. Click name of product to view the product's ingredient list
- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- Castor Oil
Pre-poo/Detangling
Cleansing
- Scalp health: Shea Moisture Purification Masque
- Co-wash: Eden Body Works Coconut Shea Cleansing CoWash
- Rinse Out Conditioner: Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
- For flakes (dandruff): Use a mixture of Apple Cider Vinegar and Water (2oz:6oz)
- Sulfate Free Shampoo: SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo
- Clarifying Shampoo:
Deep Conditioning
- Deep Conditioner
- (Moisturizing): Eden Body Works Jojoba All Natural Deep Conditioner
- (Strengthening) Aphogee 2 Minutes Keratin Reconstructor
- (Protein): Aubrey Organics Glycogen Protein Balancing (GPB) Conditioner
Post Wash
- Leave In Conditioner: Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditioner
- SheaMoisture Organic Coconut Hibiscus Curl and Style Milk
- SheaMoisture Organic Yucca & Aloe Thickening Growth Milk
- SheaMoisture Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner
- SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave In Conditioner
- Oil Mix: My personal mix
- Cream Moisturizer: SheaMoisture Organic Coconut and Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- Obia Naturals Curl Enhancing Custard
- Eden Body Works Coconut Shea Curl Defining Crème
- Whipped Shea Butter: Shea butter and Essential Oils (my mix)
- Styler: Aloe Vera Gel
Check out my Hair Gallery for all the styles I have ever worn.
- Always wear a satin bonnet or scarf, and use satin pillowcase
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