I am definitely in on this challenge!! This will be just the motivation I need. I am currently SL and I am 11 week posts, and stretching until it is no longer easy. This is the easiest and smoothest stretch I have ever done. I attribute this to deep conditioning every 3 days with Keracare Humecto, using Allways Instant Moisturizer to detangle on dry hair with a wide tooth comb (this makes my new growth and hair soft as butter and snag free), and doing oil rinses.
It took a year and 2 months, but I finally found a regimen and the perfect products for me.
REGIMEN:
I am currently detangling with a wide tooth comb on dry hair using Allways Instant Moisturizer. I then deep condition with Keracare Humecto in the tub for at least 1 hour. I get in the shower and conditioner wash/rinse under a steady stream of running water as I detangle with my wide tooth comb. After all the conditioner is thoroughly rinsed, I do an oil rinse. (
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=150965) I apply Jojoba oil and let sit in hair while I shower/shave, etc. I then rinse thoroughly with warm water. I squeeze out excess water and add Design Essential Hydrating Leave In conditioner and Jojoba oil and I smooth back like I am going to put hair in a bun and then I pull ends straight up and lay flat against my head. I then tie with a silk scarf and let air dry. When my hair is 80 - 90% dry I pull down and moisturize with Allways Instant Moisturizer, add more Jojoba oil and tie up with silk scarf for the night to continue drying. In the morning I repeat moisturizing process and style in a protective style.
My next relaxer will probably be sometime in November. I will see where my length is then and I will be able to better assess how far away I am from APL.
I am so excited. I will be praying that we all reach our APL goal for 2008.
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