I just pressed out my new growth and I'm offically bra-strap. I'm so excitied. To answer your questions I'm a 3c/4a in my front and 4b in the back. I relax with regular strength Mizani every 2-3 months. I'm breaking that rule next weekend and relaxing @ 8 weeks cuz the new growth is too much. Hence, why I pressed it. Every other day I rinse and condition with Motions regular or oil. I only manipulate my hair in the shower, when water is running down. I find it makes the hair super easy to detangle. I then use a cream leave in, a touch of oil @ the ends and olive oil cream at the hair line. I brush JUST THE TOP OF MY HAIR into a pony tail. (Meaning I never brush all the way down to the ends). I wear a bun 99% of the time ( It actually is my fav style) and moisturize throughout the day with Kemi Oyl Shea Butter and a spritzs of Sea Plasma. Also, its important to sleep with the hair moisturized and wrapped up.I got lazy last week and noticed a bit of breakage. My hair NEVER breaks. Just sheds, so now I realize how important tying the hair up is. My regime has been working for about a year now. As far as special treatments go... I use a protein treatment when I notice my hair feeling "too soft" from all the moisture it has. You must balance between protein and moisture or the hair will break off. I work out at night so I just slather conditioner in my hair, work out, rinse it out and style as usual. Sorry its so long, and I hope I answered all your questions!