A Natural in need of advice. Haven't straightened in 1 year!

[Curly83]

Hi,

So its been one year since I have straightened my hair professionally. This past Sunday, I took down my install (full head sew in) and I did the following:

Lite Protein Treatment- (1 egg, V05 Herbal Escapes Pomegrante and Grapeseed Strengthing Conditioner, Castor Oil and African Healing Oil by Taliah Waajid)

Shampooed with Kinkly Kurly Come Clean

Deep Conditioned with Qhemet AOHC

After all of this I just braided my hair in plaits and now I have my half wig on. I got good growth from my sew in but I think my ends are really holding up my growth. I plan to visit a naturally curly salon (Salon 78) for a shampoo and flat iron, possibly a trim to (haven't had it professionally trimmed since last June).

Any tips for a natural that has not straightened their hair in a year? Since, I did a lite protein treatment on Sunday, should I do a DC again or maybe baggy overnight for proper moisture before getting it straightened on Saturday?

 

[Celestial]

I don't do deep condition or baggy. Have you tried to wear two strand twist? They come out very pretty.

 

[SEMO]

I think I would definitely want to deep condition or baggy my hair beforehand. I usually do this before every flat iron anyway. And I'm not a weave/sew-in expert, but I think it may be even more beneficial if you've just taken out your weave.

Your game plan sounds good. Other than deep conditioning and baggying, I would just make sure the salon uses a good heat protectant on your hair (you may want to bring your own just in case).

 

[My Friend]

^^^^ I agree. Please share pics after your salon visit. Good luck.