Caramel74
Well-Known Member
Thinking back, my hair could have been so much longer had I known then what I know now. It's only been a few months since I learned about build up and what hair looks and feels like when it has build up. I had a big chop about 4 years ago because of it. That and along with the hairdresser wanting to cut all my hair to the shortest nape area, AND she cut my crown area so I had to grow all them layers out again. Then I did it to myself (BC all my healthy length to shortest nape layer) about 8 months ago, except this time at least I was all one length and can finally stop cutting. I learned a few BIG and important things the hard way **sigh**
So now when my hair has buildup... I wash it. When my ends feel dry, I oil rinse. The nape hairs, I just let be and blend them in with the rest of the length. I'm cutting out direct heat to once every 3 months for a micro trim or if I need a special treat. I just CW'd with Aussie Moist, moisturized and sealed my ends with Infusium and Argan oil. My hair is currently in two high ponytails with two braids in each pony. It will air dry like that overnight and I'll wear a ponytail to work tomorrow.
So now when my hair has buildup... I wash it. When my ends feel dry, I oil rinse. The nape hairs, I just let be and blend them in with the rest of the length. I'm cutting out direct heat to once every 3 months for a micro trim or if I need a special treat. I just CW'd with Aussie Moist, moisturized and sealed my ends with Infusium and Argan oil. My hair is currently in two high ponytails with two braids in each pony. It will air dry like that overnight and I'll wear a ponytail to work tomorrow.
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