Regimen
*****Update May 2012******
Pre poo: I don't always care if the oil is hot but I still use African Pride Olive Miracle Growth Oil. I put a shower cap on my head and let it sit for about 30 minutes.
Shampoo: When I shampoo, I now use Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Shampoo. It's organic and leaves out alot of harsh chemicals. Now I've learned from other YouTubers that there are still a few bad ingredients at the bottom of the ingredient list, but for now I'm satisfied. It only costs about $4 at Trader Joes.
Conditioner: I condition with Trader Joe's Nourish Spa Conditioner. Again, it is organic and only costs about $4.
Co-Wash: Same as below
Deep Condition (DC): I know deep condition with Aussie Moist 3 minute miracle. I leave it on for a lot longer than 3 minutes! Sometimes even over night. It leaves my hair very soft.
Leave in: Same as below
Style: Same as below
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Pre poo: I give myself a hot oil treatment using African Pride Olive Miracle Growth Oil. I pour the oil in my small applicator bottle and I set the bottle in a bowl of hot water. I go over my entire head by sectioning with my fingers and applying the oil to the scalp. When I’m finished, I put on a plastic cap for about 15-30 minutes. This helps the hair keep its moisture when I’m going to do a shampoo wash.
Shampoo: When I shampoo, I use the Yes To Cucumbers line because it specifically says for color treated hair. Do you ever feel like your hair is dry in that moment when you rinse the shampoo out and just before you apply conditioner? Well that’s the sulfate in shampoo. A lot of naturals choose to use sulfate-free shampoo. For now, I’m satisfied with the Yes To Cucumbers and I only wash about once a month.
Conditioner: I condition with Yes to Cucumbers.
Co-Wash: Co-wash means to wash with conditioner only. I use this method of cleaning a couple times a month when I’m just washing out light product that was used during the week. Aussie Moist is my go to for a co-wash. It leaves my hair really moisturized. It also doubles as a leave in when I want to do a wash and go.
Deep Condition (DC): I will apply Oyin Handmade Honey Hemp Conditioner or Yes To Cucumber Conditioner. In order to make sure it reaches every strand I take a small section of hair, apply conditioner, and twist. I end up with about 10-12 twists, place a plastic cap on, and let it sit for any number of hours. I only do DC when I shampoo, so this may be 1-2 times a month.
Leave in: After washing out the conditioner, I apply Giovanni Direct Leave In and coconut oil to seal in the moisture.
Style: My go to styles are mini twists, twist outs, and braid outs.