As you all can see, I'm pretty new here. I've been natural for about 6 years. My hair is -just above the bra connection. (somebody please direct me to the index of acronyms so that I know what people are talking about when they abbreviate)
Here's my problem. All these years, I thought I knew how to dc. I would get a LeKair Cholestoral DC, wash my hair (these days I co-wash) apply the dc, put on a plastic cap and leave it for about an hour.
Now days, I want to step it up with more consistent conditioning. Today, I have Aubrey's dc in my hair. I first cowashed with Aussie and some coconut oil mixed in it. Then I poo'd with Nioxin-this is a medicated shampoo that I must use occasionally due to a medical condition, but save that for another discussion.
Next, I cowashed again then I mixed the Aubrey dc with some castor oil, honey, jojoba oil and more coconut oil. I've applied a plastic cap which I will leave on for an hour and then I will sit under the dryer for about 20 minutes.
So, I'm sitting here rereading the instructions for the Aubrey dc and it reads that this product is supposed to be applied to dry hair for 15 minutes BEFORE a shampoo! I don't know how I missed this! Since when do you apply a dc to dry hair? So my question is have a totally messed up my dc? Please tell me about your process.
Welcome to LHCF Here's the page you're looking for Choirgirl.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=255441. It's the page that's useful to all newbies and you'll find the commonly used LHCF acronym link on that page as well.
By the way, not everyone DC the same way. You can DC on wet or dry hair and get wonderful results. DC'ing on dry hair is essentially a prepoo and when I do it this way, I normally don't have a whole lot of time on my hands and it helps save time.
I would DC on dry hair, lightly poo, then lightly cowash withthe same conditioner that I DC'ed with on dry hair. I think that you have been doing some things wrong, for example, you DC'ed then cowashed, then poo'ed, then DC'ed again. This is too much manipulation of your hair.
You can simply decide to do it the way I do it as stated above or pre-poo with some type of oil and you can sometimes mix it with a protein conditioner and leave it on for about 30 minutes, then poo, then DC as normal with heat, wash out, add leave-in, dry and style as you usually do.
You may want to add a porosity control conditioner to your regimen as well. It really helps your hair to maintain a good moisture level. Whatever you do, listen to your hair, if you need protein, use it nad if you need moisture, use a moisturizing deep conditioner.
If you have more questions, just ask away, someone will chime in for you, okay? HHG!
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