My hair products have changed so much since my big chop. It's much simpler now. This new simplicity also comes from the fact that I no longer do wash and goes. Maybe when my hair grows in more I'll go back to doing wash and goes. Maybe I do more next summer when the whether is hot.
Last year I had to do wash and go's all winter and I made a vow that I would not do that again once my hair grew in!!
Right now I'm concentrating on twist-outs and protective styles.
This is my routine:
- I wash 1-2's a week with Suave Professionals Shea Butter shampoo and a dandruff shampoo.
- I deep condition 2x a week with either Suave Professionals Shea Butter conditioner or Giovanni's 50/50 hydrating conditioner
- I rinse my hair with Black or Green Tea (the caffeine helps decrease shedding).
- Let my hair air dry and twist (for twist-outs) with either Afroveda's Coco Latte Moisture Mask or Miss Jessies' Curly Pudding. I also as a bit of oil as a sealant.
- I try to do scalp massages a few times a week if I can remember!
When I first started twisting my hair, I really wanted to be one of those naturals who did not have to wash their hair for 2 weeks or at least only 1x a week. But my hair needs to be washed and conditioned 2x a week or it gets very dry, flat and over-all looks like crap LOL
I could never do a protective style and not wash my hair for a month or more! I've see so many naturals who can get away with this and it does not damage their hair. This both amazes me and grosses me out at the same time. To each there own I suppose.
Going Natural has been the best decision I've made for myself-- I love my hair!
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