Cincysweetie
Well-Known Member
Hello ladies! 
I think most of us can agree that double processing hair (i.e. relaxer and highlights) can be stressful and damaging on the hair...ESPECIALLY if the hair is not properly cared for. I've had double processed hair twice now (relaxer and highlights), once prior to starting my hair care journey and currently. I was definitley nervous about getting my hair highlighted the 2nd time around b/c the first time it really damaged my hair. However, I wanted them done again and felt like I was more capable of handling it this time.
I just wanted to share with you all some of my tips and products that have helped me to handle double processed hair. I'm not saying that if you follow these tips you'll have perfectly healthy hair...I have just found that they have helped me.
Tips:
Deep condition (mixed with a little EVOO) with each wash. I personally wash once a week and use TWO conditioners (see below).
Always keep hair covered at night. I have found that the most damage occurs when I'm rolling around at night without my hair covered.
Double up on moisturizing. If in the past you moisturized once a day, you may find that you need to moisturize twice a day. I try to always use a little something in the morning and also a little something at night before putting on my protective sleep covering.
Cut out the heat as much as possible
**These are tips that I swear by anyway...regardless of whether or not my hair is double processed. They just become more important when my hair is double processed.
Products:
When I first got my hair highlighted again back in April, it went through a serious dry spell despite my efforts and I became really depressed and regretted my highlights. I talked to my stylist about it and she recommended that I switch from the Design Essentials product line to the KMS Color Vitality line, the shampoo and the color revitalizer(conditioner). I noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my hair. I stopped deep conditioning for a period of time while using the KMS brand, however I've now decided to deep condition with my Design Essentials and then follow up with the color revitalizer.
I also swear by Roux Fermodyl Leave-In Treatment #233 for Double Processed hair. My friend recommended this to me and it's done wonders in smoothing my hair, moisturzing it, and it helps in detangling. I love it! It comes in a 3-pack of clear plastic tubes at Sally's for about $7 and I usually open up all three tubes and dump them into a spray bottle for easy use.
I also still use a good moisturizer (I usually switch up between EQP Mango Butter and Vitapointe) and oils (EVOO and coconut oil).
Good luck to you all! HTH!
I think most of us can agree that double processing hair (i.e. relaxer and highlights) can be stressful and damaging on the hair...ESPECIALLY if the hair is not properly cared for. I've had double processed hair twice now (relaxer and highlights), once prior to starting my hair care journey and currently. I was definitley nervous about getting my hair highlighted the 2nd time around b/c the first time it really damaged my hair. However, I wanted them done again and felt like I was more capable of handling it this time.I just wanted to share with you all some of my tips and products that have helped me to handle double processed hair. I'm not saying that if you follow these tips you'll have perfectly healthy hair...I have just found that they have helped me.
Tips:
Deep condition (mixed with a little EVOO) with each wash. I personally wash once a week and use TWO conditioners (see below).
Always keep hair covered at night. I have found that the most damage occurs when I'm rolling around at night without my hair covered.
Double up on moisturizing. If in the past you moisturized once a day, you may find that you need to moisturize twice a day. I try to always use a little something in the morning and also a little something at night before putting on my protective sleep covering.
Cut out the heat as much as possible
**These are tips that I swear by anyway...regardless of whether or not my hair is double processed. They just become more important when my hair is double processed.
Products:
When I first got my hair highlighted again back in April, it went through a serious dry spell despite my efforts and I became really depressed and regretted my highlights. I talked to my stylist about it and she recommended that I switch from the Design Essentials product line to the KMS Color Vitality line, the shampoo and the color revitalizer(conditioner). I noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my hair. I stopped deep conditioning for a period of time while using the KMS brand, however I've now decided to deep condition with my Design Essentials and then follow up with the color revitalizer.
I also swear by Roux Fermodyl Leave-In Treatment #233 for Double Processed hair. My friend recommended this to me and it's done wonders in smoothing my hair, moisturzing it, and it helps in detangling. I love it! It comes in a 3-pack of clear plastic tubes at Sally's for about $7 and I usually open up all three tubes and dump them into a spray bottle for easy use.
I also still use a good moisturizer (I usually switch up between EQP Mango Butter and Vitapointe) and oils (EVOO and coconut oil).
Good luck to you all! HTH!
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