Nail Your Regimen Challenge 2014
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alanaturelle
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Saturday, I cleansed my hair with a homemade mudwash recipe. My hair belt really clean. Here is I've used: 2oz of Aloe Vera Juice, 0.5 Tbsp of Rhassoul clay, 0.25 Tbsp of Castor Oil, 0.25 Tbsp of Avocado Oil and a few drops of peppermint and tea tree oil. I liked how my hair felt. I think I'll incorporate that into my regimen and drop shampoo to just once a month.
curlyTisME
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Been M&S nightly the last few days, my hair is thanking me too. I think I am going to keep doing this. I never did it section by section before but I think that's the reason I'm loving the results. My strands are getting the TLC they deserve. Consistency is my goal!
snoop
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I use ph strips for all of my tests. I'm usually trying to change the ph of things and I couldn't do that without the strips. For instance I had 2 products with a ph of 4. I would have never thought that one product would need 2 cups of water added to get to a ph of 5 and one product would only need 1/2 cup of water to get to 5. That isn't intuitive to me. I didn't believe in ph strips until I bought some
This sounds interesting. I would never have thought that they would react differently as well. Thanks for sharing.
gemruby41
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pH strips are great. I pH test all my products. I was waisting money on products that would not work for my hair. I gathered all my products one day and tested the pH of all of them. I discovered that all the conditioners and leave ins that worked for my hair had a pH between 5-6. The ones under 5 were tossed or diluted to reach a pH of at least 5. My shampoo and moisturizers are mixed with aloe vera juice to get the right pH.
faithVA
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It has definitely helped my hair. I haven't doctored all of my products but getting there.
I just discovered that I don't have to use as much gel and/or product as I've been using. This morning I felt so lazy and didn't want to bother fixing my wash n go just right so I put just a pump of gel in my hands and ran it through. My hair looked exactly the same as it does everyday except it's not so crunchy.
curlyTisME
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Going to wash Sunday after a zoo date with the boo. I'll probably deep condition over night then twist it up with my APB lotion.
faithVA
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Fabulous! Sounds like it's getting even simpler.
faithVA
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Had a good hair wash session. I started with Organicals Follicle Stimulating Conditioner on my scalp and let that sit for a while. Then I took out my twist and rinsed. My hair was really soft for some reason. I did one quick cleanse with Natural Oasis tea. Then I DCd with Shea Moisture Restorative Conditioner. I threw some EOs and oils into it but didn't really focus on amounts. I sat under the dryer for 30 minutes and rinsed. I baggied for 15 minutes. I used Coily Head Chick Ultimate Hair Treat on the right. I mixed 2 T AIA Leave-in with 1 T AVG and used that on the left. THen sealed with Hairveda Cocosta oil and twisted up. This morning the left side is much softer than the right. So dropped the rest of the Coily Head Chick Ultimate Hair Treat in the trash.
Next wash I will compare the AIA mixture with straight AIA to see if adjusting the ph really made a difference.
I have some errands to run but will come back later to put in real flat twists. These twists are wearable so wigging it today.
Next wash I will compare the AIA mixture with straight AIA to see if adjusting the ph really made a difference.
I have some errands to run but will come back later to put in real flat twists. These twists are wearable so wigging it today.
spellinto
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My wash/DC days are getting better 
. I am learning more about what my hair needs before, during, and after a wash.
For instance, I've found that finger detangling and prepooing with oil, even when I don't plan to shampoo, helps significantly with tangles and increases softness. (I just have to use less oil on DC days.) I also learned that it's best to wait until my hair is almost completely dry before detangling and styling. Only qualm about that is that it took my roots so long to dry last time
! I'm also asking for trouble if I try to crosswrap with damp roots. Finally, I learned that I must comb my hair after airdrying. I tried finger detangling alone but that really isn't enough 
! My roots are so coily that if I don't comb, they will lock around each other. Plus, my hair holds so much shed hair that needs to be combed out. I only have to comb once a week though.
Learning these things (and adding in better products) has brought me much better results. Now I just need to learn how to speed up my drying time and how to style my hair after air drying. I always want to wear my hair in waves/loose curls the next day, but I can never decide if I want to style in bantu knots or flexis so I usually just end up with a ponytail or bun
. I am learning more about what my hair needs before, during, and after a wash. For instance, I've found that finger detangling and prepooing with oil, even when I don't plan to shampoo, helps significantly with tangles and increases softness. (I just have to use less oil on DC days.) I also learned that it's best to wait until my hair is almost completely dry before detangling and styling. Only qualm about that is that it took my roots so long to dry last time
! I'm also asking for trouble if I try to crosswrap with damp roots. Finally, I learned that I must comb my hair after airdrying. I tried finger detangling alone but that really isn't enough ! My roots are so coily that if I don't comb, they will lock around each other. Plus, my hair holds so much shed hair that needs to be combed out. I only have to comb once a week though. Learning these things (and adding in better products) has brought me much better results. Now I just need to learn how to speed up my drying time and how to style my hair after air drying. I always want to wear my hair in waves/loose curls the next day, but I can never decide if I want to style in bantu knots or flexis so I usually just end up with a ponytail or bun
HanaKuroi
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Kckt is knot the business as a leave-in. I am mudwashing this mess out. My hair will knot dry. I used Kckt and my hair hasn't dried in 12 hours and it isn't shiny. 
Didn't I say I wasn't going to veer off?
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
Didn't I say I wasn't going to veer off?
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
faithVA
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Kckt is knot the business as a leave-in. I am mudwashing this mess out. My hair will knot dry. I used Kckt and my hair hasn't dried in 12 hours and it isn't shiny.
Didn't I say I wasn't going to veer off?
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
Maybe you need to dilute it with some water if you ever try it again
But you did say you weren't going to veer off
Let me know what ends up in your "ditch it" box, so I can see what I want to buy off of you
HanaKuroi
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faithVA said:Maybe you need to dilute it with some water if you ever try it again
But you did say you weren't going to veer off
Let me know what ends up in your "ditch it" box, so I can see what I want to buy off of you
It's like BECAUSE I said it I changed it up. And then after rinsing the mudwash out, I did something else different. I am side-eyeing myself. Can a person side-eye themselves?
I'll have to remember to make a ditch box. I usually throw it away. I don't try new things as often as I used to.
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
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It's so strange that when your hair is healthy you can really tell what it needs. I knew this already but it's interesting when you really pay attention to it. Since my haircut I've been paying close attention to my hair. I spent the weekend away and I forgot my conditioner. So I just rinsed my hair and used a little bit of curling cream in my hair. Later that day my hair felt so dry! A few weeks ago I probably wouldn't have even noticed that.
alanaturelle
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I haven't used shampoo since April 5th. I replaced the mid-month shampoo by mudwah and my hair loves it. This Saturday, I'm clarifying with a diluted shampoo and won't use it till June.
Right now, I'm deep conditioning on dry hair under the steamer for 30 mins. I will rinse it out, cowash and air dry overnight. The deep conditioner has 1 part EVCO, 1 part honey, 1 part honey, a few drops of vegetable glycerin, peppermint and tea tree oil.
Right now, I'm deep conditioning on dry hair under the steamer for 30 mins. I will rinse it out, cowash and air dry overnight. The deep conditioner has 1 part EVCO, 1 part honey, 1 part honey, a few drops of vegetable glycerin, peppermint and tea tree oil.
curlyTisME
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Weekly washing is necessary I see. And also M&S has become my new hobby. Still searching for good DCs and a good creamy leave in.
faithVA
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Sounds like your making great progress.
faithVA
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DCd tonight. Did a comparison of As I Am leave in mixed with AVG, with marshmallow balm and straight. I will see how each section feels after it dries. I'm not feeling the AVG since it separates and gets my lumpy.
Hoping washing my hair twice a week pays off. Will keep it up until July.
Hoping washing my hair twice a week pays off. Will keep it up until July.
alanaturelle
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How do you like As I am leave in? My hair didn't feel any different when I've tried it.
mz.rae
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I seriously forgot to post my update! Sorry! This past Saturday I did wash my hair. I applied Amla oil to my hair and scalp the night before and placed a plastic cap on my head. The next morning my hair felt really soft and nice, this is my first time prepooing in a long time. I'm not really into prepooing and feel it's an extra step, but I liked the way my hair felt and will try it again next wash. I detangled my hair a little as it had been in two french braids for the remainder of the week. I then shampooed with Ors Uplifting Shampoo this was my first time trying this and I wasn't really impressed. I don't know if it was due to the fact that I didn't clarify first or what, but it left a weird feeling to my hair and it made my deep conditioner not work as well. I will try it again one more time after I clarify my hair to see if it works better after that I will just stick to my Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo and Creme of Nature Shampoo. After washing my hair I deep conditioned with Keracare Dry and Itchy Scalp Conditioner for 45 minutes under a heating cap. Afterwards I rinsed out and detangled under the shower and then dried my hair with a T-shirt. I applied It's a 10 Miracle Leave in, GVP Silk Infusion, and Tresseme Heat Protection Spray. I blow dried my hair with a paddle brush and flat ironed my hair with my Ion Titanium Flat Iron. All in all the results went well, wish I could get my hair straighter, but I will work on it. I do believe I prefer the pik over the paddle brush when blow drying it gives better results to me and less damage though I may try a vented paddle brush as I believe that may work better than the ones with the cushion in them. Next time I do plan on rollersetting prior to flat ironing to see how that will work, and I believe I will cut out one of the heat protectants to see if that will give sleeker results. I have just been pincurling every night to maintain and that's it. Will wash again May 10th following these same steps. Will just keep pincurling my hair till then.
faithVA
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I like it. It's the only leave I've ever gotten to work on my hair. It softens my hair up nicely.
alanaturelle
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Thanks! I'm doing almost exactly the same as the first three months of the year just committing to a midweek co wash and replace shampoo with mud wash once a month. So far, it seems to be working.
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
The more I test DCs, the more convinced I am that my hair loves silk amino acids or a very light protein. I'm going to catalog all the DCs I've tried so far and highlight the ones I love to be sure, but I'm pretty positive.
After I comfirm, I'll have to figure out what to do with the DCs with no protein. Maybe I'll buy SAA and try that.
After I comfirm, I'll have to figure out what to do with the DCs with no protein. Maybe I'll buy SAA and try that.
faithVA
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I think buying the SAA sounds like a good idea. Then you can doctor up a lot of different things.
faithVA
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The regimen I have now isn't my final but I think it will definitely get me through June. On wash days I pick one step to try something new and swap out what's not working.
**I'm doing some type of wash or rinse twice a week.
**Start with scalp treatment. This is optional but at least 1x a week.
**Water rinse
**Cleanse (tea, acv, diluted shampoo, water only)
**DC under heat for 30 minutes
**Rinse and spritz hair with a solution with a PH of 5
**Baggy for 15 minutes (if I have time)
**Apply leave-in with a ph of 5
**Apply oil
**Apply styler
**Put in flat twists, same style every week
**Oil scalp
**Seal when dry
**Spritz hair 1x to 2x a day with solution with a ph of 5
**Oil scalp as needed
Reducing the use of shampoo and PH balancing my products are definitely working for me.
**I'm doing some type of wash or rinse twice a week.
**Start with scalp treatment. This is optional but at least 1x a week.
**Water rinse
**Cleanse (tea, acv, diluted shampoo, water only)
**DC under heat for 30 minutes
**Rinse and spritz hair with a solution with a PH of 5
**Baggy for 15 minutes (if I have time)
**Apply leave-in with a ph of 5
**Apply oil
**Apply styler
**Put in flat twists, same style every week
**Oil scalp
**Seal when dry
**Spritz hair 1x to 2x a day with solution with a ph of 5
**Oil scalp as needed
Reducing the use of shampoo and PH balancing my products are definitely working for me.
mz.rae
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So all this week I have been applying Vatika Oil, Aveda Brilliant, and pincurling my hair. This combination has been working so fab! The Vatika Oil makes my hair so soft, I'm starting to prefer this over my grape seed oil. The only thing I hate about it is the smell. But I plan to keep using this for awhile. I bought some Satin rollers to try my next wash day to see how I like those compared to the pincurls. So that's all I've been doing, just pincurling at night then the next day undoing the pin curls, shake and fluff the hair. I'm trying to keep combing to a minimum and only using during wash days.
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