Thanks for stopping in and answering all of our questions LadyPanialo! I was afraid of the mildew issue also, that's why I was cowashing so often
And the baggying was just b/c my hair is soooo dry. I recently joined chicoro's newsletter this weekend and the first email was on proper protein/moisture balance. I've been doing it wrong al of this time! I would just apply the protein treatment and get under a steamer or rarely do protein treatments at all. I'm now buying a soft bonnet dryer so that I can use the dry heat for my protein treaments, and use the steamer (wet heat) for my moisturizing treatments.
I'll then do the DDM.
A few more questions just to clarify for my reggie:
1. is it ok to use vaseline as the heavy grease?
Yes
2. When I wash/dc weekly do you suggest any specific products or should I just dilute and use w/e is in stash
I like Kenra poo & KENRA MC
3. Should I dc with a protein or moisturizing conditioner? And should I use the bonnet or steamer with either while in the cornrows?
DC w/ a moisturizing conditioner under the bonnet.
4. Is it safe to use the ORS shampoo to cleanse the scalp as needed throughout the week.
Sure, but no more than 1x week
5. Is it fine to spray the hair nightly with a spritz then seal with JBCO or should this only be done after the wash?
please don't wet your hair daily/nightly.
Sry for all of the questions, just really scared after last night's mishap and I want everything to be kosher this time around.