Regimen:
PROTECTIVE STYLES:
I protective style with cornrows under wigs and hats for 3-4 weeks at a time, but I recently straightened my hair for the first time since going natural!
I usually DC with a cocktail composed of Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque, SM Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Masque, SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie and a butter of my choice (either Oyin Whipped Pudding Moisture Cream or Belle Butters Unyevu Butter/BB Whipped Shea Butter) every week and on alternating weeks I will add a deep protein to my cocktail (Sweet Nature by Eddie Protein Mask)
I moisturize with Oyin Juices and Berries (sometimes I add some SM Curl Enhancing Smoothie), and I’ll usually seal with an oil or butter of my choice (EVOO, Crisco.etc.)
HAIR OUT:
When I wear my fro out, I like to spritz it daily with OJB and also add a cheapie conditioner and wear it as leave-in conditioner to weigh down my hair and minimize tangling.
I usually shampoo with whatever I have around, but I definitely love exfoliating my scalp for a really deep clean, because I have seborrheic dermatitis and it helps cut down on outbreaks. I condition with Hello Hydration or V05 or other cheap conditioners. Most of my money goes to leave ins and deep conditioners lol
STRAIGHT:
While my hair is straight, I plan to use Mizani H20 Nightime and a serum of my choosing to moisturize and seal my hair until I wash and re-straighten in a month, which will be 11-28-2015 or after.
I will also be adding Extra Virgin Olive Oil or my Anu Naturals Just Oil to my midshaft-ends on a nightly basis in order to nourish and silken my hair while it’s straight.
And as
@Prettymetty recommended
, I'll be using Garnier Sleek and Shine while my hair is straight.
GROWTH AIDS: A friend and I have decided to make a scalp treatment coming from a recipe by the blogger/vlogger LoveYourTresses, so once we have all of those ingredients, we will start using that on our scalps
I am also planning on taking MSM powder and collagen internally on a daily basis. (Probably a ½ teaspoon of that and 2 teaspoons of the collagen powder into at 24 oz bottle of water) (Or if I get lazy, every couple of days/OMGGGGG MSM powder is disgusting!!!!)
I am also planning on using henna on my hair once I have finally completed all of the necessary preparation/research into recipes and logistics.
TRIMS:On 10-27-2015, I got a 2-3 inch trim, so I do not anticipate getting another trim until January or February-- I do still have some residual damage to get rid of, so I will be babying my ends with nourishing oils and serums to keep split ends at bay and to restore moisture and elasticity lost during the straightening process.
