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Shampoo and conditioner, create your basic wash routine

09.09.2021 No Comments

It’s best to have a routine that caters to your hair when you are taking care of your relaxed hair at home. Finding a routine aka regimen for my hair hasn’t been an easy road, but the outcome to sticking to a routine did wonders. I mean, before my hair journey my new growth was soft & stiff and know I’m able to stretch my hair for 20+ weeks.

I never thought stretching for so long was possible, but this is post not about stretching, so let’s stay on topic.

Basic hair care routine

How did my hair care routine come about? Thank God for other relaxed ladies online that shared their routine, but also doing my homework and creating my own routine was key to getting my hair on the right track.

In the post “regimen for relaxed hair” I shared three basic tips on how to build your regimen. My first tip to a basic regimen was about shampoo & condition.

This step is really my saviour when it comes to getting my hair healthy. When I started my hair journey, the #1 focus was on getting my hair softer/smoother. My hair was really dry & stiff. Even when I would moisturized my hair, there was no shine to it at all. So first thing was to be consistent with shampooing and especially doing deep condition treatments.

There are different types of shampoos & conditioners. In my routine I make sure to use moisture based products that will contribute to making my hair softer. Yes moisture is really important, but please don’t skip on protein.

When I got into hair care I found out that protein is needed to strengthen your hair. Also using a protein based product is a great way to bring your hair texture back to life.

Because of the different types of shampoos and conditioners I created a routine when I would use a specific product

My shampoo & conditioner routine

Week 1
Clarify shampoo paired with a moisturizing deep conditioner

Week 2
Moisturizing shampoo paired with a moisturizing deep conditioner

Week 3
Moisturizing shampoo paired with a protein based conditioner followed up with moisturizing conditioner

Week 4
Moisturized shampoo paired with a moisturizing deep conditioner

This is a basic routine, my foundation. Having a steady routine makes it really easy for picking out which product to use. It’s possible to switch things up. For example if you feel that in week 2 your hair is really weak, don’t wait for week 3 to do a protein treatment. My hair rule is always to listen to your hair and give your hair what it needs at that moment.

Do you have a routine based on the different types of shampoos and conditioners? Or do you just go in and wash your hair? Comment down below and let’s talk.

With care,

Eems
HairJourneyDiary

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First Impression | ORS Olive Oil Hydrating Shampoo

30.03.2016 1 Comment

HAIR PRODUCT EXPERIENCE

– ORS Olive Oil Hydration Shampoo –

HAIR PRODUCT EXPERIENCE

For some months I have been using Mizani products for my regimen, but I was ready to explore a new products – I’m really a product junkie, can’t stick to one product – I knew that ORS had added some new products to their brand, and of course I wanted to try them out.

When I came across a shampoo from the Olive Oil line ‘Olive Oil Sulfate-free Hydrating Shampoo’ I was immediately interested. Why? Well it’s a sulfate-free shampoo and it is hydrating. This product can help me with retaining moisture.

I have used the shampoo twice – March 19 & March 28 – now and let me tell you, ORS did there thing with this product. With both washes my hair was really dry. As soon I applied the product to my scalp and hair, it gave my hair a boost. For now I really don’t have nothing negative to say about this product.

I’m going use to use this shampoo for the coming two months, so that I can see what for benefits it will give my hair.

Are you familiar with this product? Then let me know what your experience is – the good and the bad –

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The product junkie diary | S H A M P O O

05.11.2014 No Comments

It was time for me to make a list of my current products. Sometimes I ask myself why I have so many products – I don’t even use everything – . By making a list I will have a better view. Sometimes I forget that I even have a specific product

My goal is to finish my current products so I can make room for some new products, that I want to try out. Don’t get me wrong I am in love with some of the products. But there are some products that I need to say goodbye to.

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Review: Mizani Botanifying Conditioning Shampoo

21.05.2014 2 Comments

In February I did some shopping and I tried some products out. In March I used Mizani Botanifying Conditioning Shampoo for my weekly wash.

What does the product say?
This gentle daily shampoo, formulated with an aromatic blend of botanicals, replenishing lost moisture to the hair. Hydrating Aloe Extracts binds moisture to the hair while Panthenol helps repair damage and strengthen against split ends. Leave hair hydrated and manageable.

Directions: Massage a generous amount into wet hair, lather and rinse thoroughly. Repeat if necessary.

How does the product work?
The shampoo has a weird scent to it. I can’t really explain it. For someone who is sensitive, it can maybe turn you off. First time using this shampoo I was surprised. This shampoo really does what is says. With my first wash I had a owh snap reaction, because my hair felt stiff, but when I applied the shampoo for the second wash my hair felt soft and bouncy. For cleaning the hair one wash was enough.

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Review: Salerm Protein Shampoo

18.11.2013 1 Comment

In the month October I used the Salerm Protein shampoo twice for my wash routine. This product was on my wish list for 2013 and finally I’ve tried this product. The bottle comes in different sizes, I bought the smallest one (250 ml). With new products I always buy the smallest one, because you never know what the outcome is going to be.

Why this product: K E R A T I N .. yes this product contains keratin. Keratin strengthens all 3 layers of the hair and it’s the strongest protein.

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pH balance part I: Shampoo

28.10.2013 2 Comments

pH strips

Like 3 weeks ago I finally ordered pH Indicator Strips online. For the readers who are thinking pH strips,for what?? Well it’s important to know what the pH balance of a product is. Why??

The standard pH balance of our hair is 4,5 – 5,5. Which means that your hair is normal (normal shine & luster). The pH scale ranges from 0 – 14. This is really important to know because the range is divided into two parts, acids & alkaline.

Products with a low pH balance falls in the range acids (0 – 6,9). This are products that will make your cuticle lay flat. Then you have alkaline that ranges from 7,1 – 14. This are products that will lift up your cuticle layer.

Information from ‘The Science of Black Hair’ book

With that being said, I wanted to know what the pH balance of my products are. Because I’m a product junkie, I will start with shampoo first.

I mixed the shampoos with a little bit of water. I wasn’t sure what the right way was, but in the book ‘The Science of Black Hair’ it tells: test the products (along with your tap water) with pH test strips.

Shampoo	pH balance
TRESemmé Deep Cleansing (clarify)	4,0
Nexxus Luxurious Moisturizing	4,3
Salerm Protein	4,3
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Moisture & Shine	4,3
TRESemmé Nourishing Moisture	4,3 – 4,6
ApHogee Deep Moisture	4,6
Herbal essences (moisture)	5,2
ORS Creamy Aloe (neutralizing)	5,5 – 5,8

Overall I’m happy with my shampoo balance. I think my next step will be reviewing each product based on their ingredients and what they supposed to do.