Weekly Hair Routine (updated October 2012)
This routine is what I have been doing since august 2012. I relaxed my hair on october 14th, and I am 1 week post relaxer right now. I relax my hair every ten (10) weeks with ORS Olive Oil Extra Strength Relaxer. I trim my hair as needed, usually once or twice per month depending on the condition of my hair.
SUNDAY- Deep condition with ORS Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner/Sit under Hooded dryer for 20 min
-Shampoo/condition with Pantene Pro V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and conditioner
-Leave in condition with Silk Elements ColorCare Leave in Conditioner/air dry hair-Apply Silk Elements Megasilk Heat Protector/Flat Iron hair
- Put hair in low bun/Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
MONDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Put hair in bun/Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
TUESDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Put hair in bun/Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
WEDNESDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Put hair in bun/Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
THURSDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Shampoo/condition with Pantene Pro V Daily Moisture Renewal Shampoo and conditioner
-Leave in condition with Neutrogena Triple Moisture Leave in Cream
-Braid or twist hair/air dry
-Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
FRIDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
SATURDAY-Unwrap hair for daily activities
-Wrap hair with silk scarf/bonnet before bedtime
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So first off...You may be asking yourself "What is a hair regimen?????" Have no fear, I was once in your shoes :-) Believe it or not, you actually already have a hair regimen. A hair regimen is the typical day to day way that you maintain your hair.
If you are on this website, then you are probably looking for a little help, and my goal is to help you tweak your current regimen in a way that will get you to the hair of your dreams!
As I stated on the home page, I started my hair journey in June 2010, so about two years ago...I was kind of overwhelmed at first because there are so many products, and supplements, and etc. I didn't really go out an buy alot of hair products only because I knew that there was no quick hair growth magic wand. I did, however, go kind of crazy buying supplements (vitamins specifically for hair and nails). I do not really know how much the vitamins helped, though I took them for about 6 months to a year on a daily basis. I cannot really remember how long I took them, but I no longer take them.
MY CURRENT GOAL: 3 to 6 more inches of length. I hope to reach my goal by Dec 2012!
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Below, I will describe my current regimen:
*Shampoo- Johnson and Johnson's head to toe baby wash
-----> Why this? There is no real reason why I use this shampoo, I basically use it because that is what I use on my son and it gets the job done!
-----> How do you use it? I shampoo my hair usually ever other day, no more than every three days because my scalp will get very itchy and dirty. I only shampoo my scalp and roots so that I can avoid drying out the ends of my hair with shampoo. A small amount of shampoo does get on my ends when I rinse, but the point is not to scrub and suds my ends.
*Conditioner- V05 Moisture Milks
------>Why this? Because I detangle my hair in the shower, I need a conditioner that provides slip to my hair in order for my wide tooth comb to glide through my hair without getting tangled up. I have tried different conditioners, but this is my favorite. It smells really yummy, leaves my hair soft, and its like 97 cents!!
------>How do you use it? I condition from root to tip after shampooing, then I finger part my hair down the middle, and detangle each side starting from the bottom, then work my way up. I use a wide tooth comb for curly hair (walmart), after my hair has alot of conditioner in it, I put the part that I am detangling under the shower stream to help loosen any knots or tangles. Then I rinse it out.
*I wrap my hair every night with a satin or silk scarf
*I avoid styling my hair with heat (only on special occassions) because heat styling causes breakage and can damage your hair if not done correctly
*Relaxer-ORS (organic root stimulator) Olive Oil Relaxer
----->How do you use it? I relax my own hair every 3 to 6 months. I basically follow the instructions on the box. But first, I put my hair in sections with clips where I will apply the relaxer to cut down on application time. If you have questions about relaxing, please contact me on the "get hair questions answered" tab on this blog.
*Deep Conditioner- Neutrogena Triple moisture Deep Recovery Mask
When my hair feels really dry I use this product. I simply follow the package directions. I use this once or twice per month.
*Trims-I trim my own hair every 3-6 months. I use the search and destroy method, and dusting.
THERE ARE NO SILLY QUESTIONS :-)
PLEASE FEEL COMFORTABLE TO ASK FOR HELP, CONTACT ME WITH YOUR HAIR QUESTIONS IN THE "GET HAIR QUESTIONS ANSWERED" TAB ON THE MAIN PAGE!
I really need help with my hair. Its neck length. I started to air dry but it doesnt look gud at all. Wats ur email? I can get more in depth if ud like.
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