Wash day 29 March 2014
It’s been tooo long !!! My laziness is getting worse and it shows. My hair is screaming for some TLC. Last week I haven’t been moisturizing each night and sleeping with a scarf. I have noticed that my hair is really weak, so I decided it was time for a protein treatment and I’m also planning to relax my hair… soon. Thinking about it ‘when was my last protein treatment?’ I had to look it up ‘ohw snap .. the last time was in December ’13’. My goal is once a month – shame on me –
PRE-POO
I started off with an oil treatment as my pre-poo. I used Jamaican Black Castor mixed with peppermint oil on the scalp. In section I massaged the oil on the scalp. I made sure that I gave my problems are some extra love. – I will write an article about my problems areas and how I take care of it- . when I was done with my scalp, it was time to apply my pre-poo oil mix (Coconut Oil x Olive Oil) on the hair. I covered my hair with a plastic bag and on top of that I placed a scarf for some heat.
I pre-poo for about 2 hours, I didn’t mean to. I was Cinderella for the day, so I had to cook diner for the family.
SHAMPOO
I shampooed my hair with Mizani Botanifying Conditioning Shampoo. This is the 3rd time using it and I like. After the first wash my hair felt a bit stiff, but as you know I always wash my hair twice. After the second wash my hair felt good, no more stiffness !!
CONDITIONER
Protein
When I do a protein treatment the first product that comes to mind is ORS Hair Mayonnaise. I have been using this product for a long time. In sections I applied the conditioner. I didn’t add any oils to it. I like the way how my hair soaks up the product. I covered my hair with a plastic bag. To create some heat I place a towel wrap on my head.
Moisture
After the first treatment I could really feel that my hair needed some moisture. It was late and I was tired so I applied Creme of Nature Professional Moisture Extreme Conditioner on my hair. This time there were no sections. I wanted to be done with it. I used my hooded dryer to speed up the process.
Men men men .. after I washed my hair .. ughhh it was dry as f***k. The conditoner didn’t give me the boost that I needed.
LEAVE-IN
It is 22:58 PM and I’m fighting with myself. My plan was to do a roller set, but I changed my mind because of time. I applied Creme of Nature Argan Oil Strength & Shine in x ORS Wrap/Set Mousse x Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Heat Protector Straightening Serum on my hair.
I wrapped my had and placed a few rollerset in my crown area. I needed to remind myself that I’m 25 weeks post. Wrapping my hair was hard!!. I sat under my hooded dryer for about an hour. My hair wasn’t done , but I was time for bed.
The morning after !!!
Ow my days .. my hair was so dry. One thing I can say the protein treatment worked. I was getting ready for church so I had to fix the dryness ASAP. I decided to moisturize my hair with Elasta QP … and seal with grapseseed oil for some shine. Styled my hair in a high bun and I was good to go.
That protein treatment showed me who the boss is !!
2 Comments
audrey
love love love love your posts!! I always use the same pre-poo oils ( olive and castor) do you reckon I switch it with other oils?
Furthermore, I have noticed dryness at my ends, they are very rough and I moisterize and seal my hair every night, but in the mornings it is still very dry. Do you have any advice or tips?
EEMSDIARY
Its always good to try out other oils. If you stick to one method you will never know whats out there. The dryness is a struggle. Maybe switch up your moisturizer? What kind of moisturizer do you use know? There is also a method called bagging (http://www.hairliciousinc.com/2013/01/baggying-my-ends-for-extra-moisture.html). This method helps to lock in the moist.