Im super new to the whole hair thing, for years I did nothing but sew-in and micros, then cute my hair low for easy maintenance and start again, but not im transitioning from relaxed to natural and want long hair lol!
*4b/Thick/ Transitioning/ Ear Length/ Growth Rate Unknown
*Big Cut: Jan 2011
*Biggest Challenge: Sticking to a Regime bcuz Im super lazy
*Styles: Wigs, Sew-ins, Micro-braids
*Minimum Heat, Air dry and flat-iron once a month to measure growth (maybe)
*At least 32oz of water (I rarely drink water so this is a starting point)
So for the past 2 months I have been lurking, ordering and making my very first regime:
My Regime
Monday- Shampoo once a week followed by Protein Treatment then Deep Condition overnight
Tuesday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Wednesday- Co-wash and moisturize then seal
Thursday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Friday- Co-wash and moisturize then seal
Saturday- Growth Aid on scalp, moisturize then seal
Sunday- Henna treatment w/ Co-Wash and DC, moisturize then seal every other Sun
Items:
Shampoo- once a week- Aubrey Organics J.A.Y. Desert Herb Revitalizing Shampoo
Clarify Shampoo- once a month- leftover Mazini neutralizing and chelating shampoo
Deep Condition- once a week- Aubrey Organics Jojoba And Aloe Desert Herb Revitalizing Conditioner with 1 tsp Godrej Nupur Henna and Organic Creations Base Conitioner, gylcerin
Co-wash- every other day or every two day- Cheapie Conditioner, Suave or V05 with 1tsp Godrej Nupur Henna, glycerin
Heavy Protein Treatment- once a month- Aphogee 2 part treatment with 1 tsp Godrej Nupur
Light Protein Treatment- twice a month- Aphogee 2 min treatment with 1tbps Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend
Henna Paste Hair Treatment- once a month- Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend with Organic Creation Base Conditioner, Yogurt and/or Coconut Milkand Tea Tree, Lavender and Peppermint Oil, glycerin
Moisturizing Conditioner (hair)- Daily- Giovanni Leave in Conditioner with JBCO, Base Conditoner from *Organic Creation, garlic powder and avocado butter, mango butter, H2O, EVOO, EVCO, glycerin, Dabur Vatika Hair Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Peppermint Oil
Growth Aid (scalp)- Every other Day- Megatrek, MN, sulfur powder, JBCO, Dabur Vatika Hair Oil, Tea Tree Oil, Lavender Oil, Peppermint Oil
Vitamins- biotin (10,000mcg), msm, niacin, garlic, horsetail
Will Post A Picture This Weekend After I Take My Braids Down I Wear For My Wigs!
Please let me know if im on the right track, im new to the whole hair thing!
Organic Creation Base Conditioner ingredients: organic aloe vera juice, organic unrefined jojoba oil, wildcrafted babassu butter, unrefined wheat germ oil, emulsifying wax, lecithin, honey extract, collagen, panthenol DL, silk fibers, wheat protein, vitamin E, rosemary extract, grapefruit seed extract, potassium sorbate (food grade preservative), and ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
*Organic Creation website
Organic Creations Wholesale Soap Making Supplies
Ayurveda powder: Godrej Nupur Henna Mehandi 9 Herbs Blend
100% pure Rajasthani Henna, 9 Herbs are blended in:
Shikakai - Leaves hair clean & shining
Aloe Vera - Moisturizes hair & makes it silky
Methi (Fenugreek) - Conditions, nourishes and revitalizes hair
Bhringraj - Makes hair luxuriant
Amla - Darkens hair color, adds shine & luster
Neem - Fights scalp infection and prevents dandruff
Hibiscus - Rejuvenates hair, making it silky and shiny
Jatamansi - Prevents graying of hair
Brahmi - Promotes hair growth
AyurNatural Beauty website
Ayurvedic and Herbal Hair Care - AyurNatural Beauty
). So, even if I just fall somewhere in between by the end of the year, I will be OVERJOYED!
