Iluvsmuhgrass
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I wanted to make a post to show where I am right now. I am officially 17 weeks post BC and 40 weeks post relaxer. Please pardon the dents in my fro. I wasn't going for beauty, I just wanted to see where I was lol.
I've kept my regimen relatively simple.
1. I don't use alot of heat (unless it's a blow out to stretch grass and/or do an update.) When I did this blow out I used my mix, Chi Silk Infusion, Chi Keratin Mist, and for the finishing touch Bee Mine Curly Butter on the edges. (DO NOT SLEEP ON THE CURLY BUTTER. GO GITCHOO SUMMA DAT DERE!!!) When I did the blow out in the picture I used medium/high (I knowwww but it worked) heat and I lost much less than a dime sized amount.
2. I do co-washing (depending on what my grass is saying. When it starts to get dry I'll co-wash and/or DC.) On average I've been doing it about once a week or so as time permits.
3. I use my mix of conditioner/glycerin/water/oil to spritz daily. I had to find what my hair likes. Even though I'm in the juice challenge... it doesn't do my grass like my mix. I use a blend of about 10-20% conditioner (I like HELTR or the HE for color treated hair. No my hair isn't color treated but it loves this conditioner... I kinda want to try the one for curly hair but I digress...
), 10% glycerin, 1-4% oils (various ones like vitamin E, castor, and evoo), then fill the rest of the way with water. Give it a good shake. I spray this on wet hair (after co-washing)and air dry usually... every now and again I'll do twists(RARELY.) When my hair is dry I usually finger comb or pick out.... but mostly I just leave it alone. I spritz the mixture on dry hair too. I've not had any dry itchy scalp issues (YAY!!!) or breakage so this is really working for me. It feels sooooo soft and moisturized 
4. I've had very few ssk's (single strand knots.) When I get them I'll take my time to isolate the knot by separating the strands slowly. A majority of the time it's just hair that's tied around itself, other times it's an actual knot. When it's a knot, I use the curly girl method and after separating as much as possible, I just cut as close to the knot as humanly possible. It keeps me from pulling and snapping my strands.
5. I only detangle when my hair is moist (Not sopping wet but moist. I towel dry, saturate my grass with my mix, then I commence with the festivities lol.) I use my fingers mostly but every now and again I'll use this fab cheap ($1.89 from my local BSS) detangling comb. It was so good I went back and bought more. Tip: Try holding your comb at a 45% angle when combing in smaller sections.... it helped me to get through my 4a/b hair without pulling or yanking.
IMHO if you are having issues with detangling, change your technique and stay on your moisture!! It's a must!
I've kept my regimen relatively simple.
1. I don't use alot of heat (unless it's a blow out to stretch grass and/or do an update.) When I did this blow out I used my mix, Chi Silk Infusion, Chi Keratin Mist, and for the finishing touch Bee Mine Curly Butter on the edges. (DO NOT SLEEP ON THE CURLY BUTTER. GO GITCHOO SUMMA DAT DERE!!!) When I did the blow out in the picture I used medium/high (I knowwww but it worked) heat and I lost much less than a dime sized amount.
2. I do co-washing (depending on what my grass is saying. When it starts to get dry I'll co-wash and/or DC.) On average I've been doing it about once a week or so as time permits.
3. I use my mix of conditioner/glycerin/water/oil to spritz daily. I had to find what my hair likes. Even though I'm in the juice challenge... it doesn't do my grass like my mix. I use a blend of about 10-20% conditioner (I like HELTR or the HE for color treated hair. No my hair isn't color treated but it loves this conditioner... I kinda want to try the one for curly hair but I digress...
), 10% glycerin, 1-4% oils (various ones like vitamin E, castor, and evoo), then fill the rest of the way with water. Give it a good shake. I spray this on wet hair (after co-washing)and air dry usually... every now and again I'll do twists(RARELY.) When my hair is dry I usually finger comb or pick out.... but mostly I just leave it alone. I spritz the mixture on dry hair too. I've not had any dry itchy scalp issues (YAY!!!) or breakage so this is really working for me. It feels sooooo soft and moisturized 4. I've had very few ssk's (single strand knots.) When I get them I'll take my time to isolate the knot by separating the strands slowly. A majority of the time it's just hair that's tied around itself, other times it's an actual knot. When it's a knot, I use the curly girl method and after separating as much as possible, I just cut as close to the knot as humanly possible. It keeps me from pulling and snapping my strands.
5. I only detangle when my hair is moist (Not sopping wet but moist. I towel dry, saturate my grass with my mix, then I commence with the festivities lol.) I use my fingers mostly but every now and again I'll use this fab cheap ($1.89 from my local BSS) detangling comb. It was so good I went back and bought more. Tip: Try holding your comb at a 45% angle when combing in smaller sections.... it helped me to get through my 4a/b hair without pulling or yanking.
IMHO if you are having issues with detangling, change your technique and stay on your moisture!! It's a must!
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lmao @ the bee mine butter review 
