Braid Challengers...READY, SET...LET\'S BEGIN!!!
Good Morning Ladies! I hope and pray everyone had a great weekend and that you didn't get your braids done too tight! (Sorry Jen). At any rate, today was the proposed day for everyone to have their braids, weaves, cornrows, etc.
Watching Adrienne grow her hair from ear length to way past bra-strap and getting most of her growth by wearing braids, I thought that maybe we could use the regimen she followed. Now I understand that a lot of ladies like to use thier own products and I think that's fine. As long as we stay in line with the schedule (wash, conditions, etc) I think we all can experience the same results. So with that, I give you Adrienne's Braid Regimen and my additions (IN CAPS). Please feel free to comment. Our goal today is to have a solid working plan for all of us!
ADRIENNE'S REGIMEN...
· Wash hair once a week (or every other week) with diluted KeraCare Hydrating Detangling/Nizoral mix (to keep dandruff in check) DILUTED SHAMPOO OF YOUR CHOICE
NOTE: I was washing twice a week but had a problem with the braids unraveling
· Condition with diluted KeraCare Humecto Creme conditioner
CONDITIONER OF YOUR CHOICE
· After letting it air dry slightly, apply S-Curl No Drip or World of Curls activator (This step was KEY to my ends being healthy when I took the braids down. The brand of activator isn't as important as the application of it.)
SO YOU CAN US GLYCERIN AND WATER IF YOU LIKE. CHARLENE I THINK YOUR NATURAL LEAVE IN PRODUCTS WOULD BE FINE AS WELL.
· Last, oil scalp. I use a color applicator bottle from the beauty supply. My oil mix contains basically any oils that I have available. However, the one that I like best is Hot Six, monoi, avocado and jojoba oils, with a few drops of rosemary and lavender essential oils
In addition to the above, I oil my scalp at least once a day, sometimes twice. Also apply the activator and rub the oil mix on my braids every few days, or whenever they look dry.
I started doing hot oil treatments towards the end because I was worried about my hair being in the braids so long. AFTER THE FIRST MONTH...HOT OIL TREATMENT
DRINK 8 GLASS OF WATER A DAY
TRY TO EXCERISE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK
TAKE AT THE LEAST A MULTIVITAMIN
Okay, what do y'all think?
-lee
ALSO, WE WILL HAVE WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE REGIMEN, PROBLEMS, ETC. SO TRY TO STAY CONSISTENT AT LEAST FOR THE FIRST WEEK BEFORE GIVING UP ON THE REGIMEN!
Good Morning Ladies! I hope and pray everyone had a great weekend and that you didn't get your braids done too tight! (Sorry Jen). At any rate, today was the proposed day for everyone to have their braids, weaves, cornrows, etc.
Watching Adrienne grow her hair from ear length to way past bra-strap and getting most of her growth by wearing braids, I thought that maybe we could use the regimen she followed. Now I understand that a lot of ladies like to use thier own products and I think that's fine. As long as we stay in line with the schedule (wash, conditions, etc) I think we all can experience the same results. So with that, I give you Adrienne's Braid Regimen and my additions (IN CAPS). Please feel free to comment. Our goal today is to have a solid working plan for all of us!
ADRIENNE'S REGIMEN...
· Wash hair once a week (or every other week) with diluted KeraCare Hydrating Detangling/Nizoral mix (to keep dandruff in check) DILUTED SHAMPOO OF YOUR CHOICE
NOTE: I was washing twice a week but had a problem with the braids unraveling
· Condition with diluted KeraCare Humecto Creme conditioner
CONDITIONER OF YOUR CHOICE
· After letting it air dry slightly, apply S-Curl No Drip or World of Curls activator (This step was KEY to my ends being healthy when I took the braids down. The brand of activator isn't as important as the application of it.)
SO YOU CAN US GLYCERIN AND WATER IF YOU LIKE. CHARLENE I THINK YOUR NATURAL LEAVE IN PRODUCTS WOULD BE FINE AS WELL.
· Last, oil scalp. I use a color applicator bottle from the beauty supply. My oil mix contains basically any oils that I have available. However, the one that I like best is Hot Six, monoi, avocado and jojoba oils, with a few drops of rosemary and lavender essential oils
In addition to the above, I oil my scalp at least once a day, sometimes twice. Also apply the activator and rub the oil mix on my braids every few days, or whenever they look dry.
I started doing hot oil treatments towards the end because I was worried about my hair being in the braids so long. AFTER THE FIRST MONTH...HOT OIL TREATMENT
DRINK 8 GLASS OF WATER A DAY
TRY TO EXCERISE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK
TAKE AT THE LEAST A MULTIVITAMIN
Okay, what do y'all think?
-lee
ALSO, WE WILL HAVE WEEKLY DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE REGIMEN, PROBLEMS, ETC. SO TRY TO STAY CONSISTENT AT LEAST FOR THE FIRST WEEK BEFORE GIVING UP ON THE REGIMEN!
