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
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  • 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).



    Light Protein Treatment
  • 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
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

    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.

    Post-Wash Routine
    • Apply Leave In Conditioner
    • Apply Oil Mix, and Moisturizer Cream (LOC Method).
    • Seal ends of hair with Whipped Shea Butter

If during the week, I need to wash my hair, I will only Co-Wash and follow up with the Post Wash Routine


 Cleansing



Deep Conditioning


Post Wash

Check out my Hair Gallery for all the styles I have ever worn.
Night Routine
  • Always wear a satin bonnet or scarf, and use satin pillowcase

Comments

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  3. Awesome! Thank you for sharing your hair regimen. Will try them soon. Have a great day!

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  4. my edges have fallen out my hair is dry can you please tell me how to get my edges back and keep my hair moist

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    1. Here are some tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-x_jiQDBNkU&list=PL225896DC8B2C76C3&index=47

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  5. I love this blog...keep up the good work!

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  6. Thanks for finding our channel.
    To answer #1. I wash and deep condition weekly. If during the week, I feel that I need more moisture, I cowash.

    The answer to #2 is yes. When using protein treatment, I make sure to do a moisture deep conditioning.

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  8. Do you know of any regiment for alopecia from chemical damage. I'd been told that I have no hair follicles so my hair won't grow is that true.

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