Desert Rat needs help!!!!!!!

[jewels35]

Hello everyone!
I am new member to the sight and am in need of some major help. The postings have been helpful, but I don't know where to start. I live in New Mexico and experts on black hair care are non-existent, not to mention the dry heat. Can anyone tell me there hair care regimen so I can understand whats going on. Here are some of the questions that I have:

How do I do a condition wash?
When should I shampoo and deep condition my hair?
I’ve stopped using heat, how do I dry my hair at night?
What do I put on my hair after I do a shampoo or condition wash to keep it moist?
What is a protein treatment and when do I use it?
Should I tie up my hair at night?
What is a ACV rinse and when do I use it?

Any advice would be helpful.

Thanks Ladies

 

[Poohbear]

How do I do a condition wash?
Wash your hair with a conditioner or after conditioning.

When should I shampoo and deep condition my hair?
Deep condition every time you shampoo. I shampoo once a week but some people on here shampoo everyday or less than once a week. It depends on how dirty your hair gets.

I’ve stopped using heat, how do I dry my hair at night?
Have you considered airdrying???

What do I put on my hair after I do a shampoo or condition wash to keep it moist?
Leave-in conditioner or moisturizer, oils, and/or serums, etc... whatever combination you prefer.

What is a protein treatment and when do I use it?
I never heard of a protein treatment until I joined this forum in April! But Ive seen post where you can do light protein treatments weekly or some people wait between 3-6 weeks for a regular protein treatment. I still have never done one before!

Should I tie up my hair at night?
To protect your hair from drying, shedding, and breakage you should wear a satin/silk scarf or bonnet at night.

What is a ACV rinse and when do I use it?
Ive seen some people mention it on this forum but Im not sure what it is myself either