Nail Your Regimen Support Thread 2011

[ceecy29]

ceecy29 Even if you aren't 100% sure if it works yet, please share what you are trying. Sometimes things spur other ideas.

I definitely will, I'm just too tired to be articulate. I'm lying here trying hard to fall asleep.

Thanks for this thread, faithVA !!!

 

[faithVA]

Awww! thanks!! I wanna thank you for starting this thread because without it I would've been trying everything I saw on here! It sunk in that I gotta do whats right for me...Simple and quick is great for me because I have 2 kids (ages 2 and 1), I'm going to be a student and hopefully will find work soon. If I make to APL in dec then I'll know this regimen is a keeper!

All of you are actually helping me. If it wasn't for this thread, I would have thrown my hair up into kinky twists and forgotten about in for 2 months. And then been discouraged when I took them out and my hair was all dryed out. So having you here keeps me accountable, keeps me working on my regimen and keeps me from giving up.

And I am so close.

I will meet you at the APL finish line in December.

 

[shaun0822]

Tell us About You
Natural - Relaxed – Texturized/Texlaxed - Transitioning: I am transitioning--6 months now
Current Length: layered; longest point is BSL
Current Regimen:co-wash once a week or every 2 weeks depending on the amount of time I have
DC everytime I co-wash
henna every 4 to 6 weeks
apply leave-in and styling aid
then two-strand twist and curl ends

Current Staples/Techniques:
DC with Aubrey's honeysuckle rose

What in your regimen are trying to nail:
need to find a conditioner to co-wash with
need to find an all in one leave-in
need to find a styling aid that doesn't leave my hair hard
won't to find something that smooths edges better
won't to find a styling aid or product that makes my natural hair shine
don't know what my hair is supposed to feel like when it's moisturized

History (optional) – any history of how you got to this point
I am looking for products that are sulfate free, silicone free, paraben free, and can be bought locally at a small cost. So, this limits me. I have used Kammy tube's conditioner with Talijah W. as a base. I have also used Kammy tube's conditioner with Shea Moisture as a base. The Shea Moisture does leave a film on my hair that you can feel when you touch it; I am not sure if that's bad or good. I also have used ecostyler for a styling aid but it left my hair too hard and it seems to stick to my hair too well causing it to easily be pulled out. I bought Talijah W--curly custard creme. The curls were defined and softer but no shine. I am thinking about using ayurvedic products and am open to silicones if it will produce the shine I want.

I am planning to get my hair straightened and cut (about 2 inches off) into a hairstyle in two weeks. I thought about waiting to see what products that they use at that time. However, now that I think about it, my hair will be straightened and the products may not look the same as they would on my hair when it's curly.

 

[faithVA]

Tell us About You

What in your regimen are trying to nail:
need to find a conditioner to co-wash with
need to find an all in one leave-in
need to find a styling aid that doesn't leave my hair hard
won't to find something that smooths edges better
won't to find a styling aid or product that makes my natural hair shine
don't know what my hair is supposed to feel like when it's moisturized

History (optional) – any history of how you got to this point
I am looking for products that are sulfate free, silicone free, paraben free, and can be bought locally at a small cost. So, this limits me. I have used Kammy tube's conditioner with Talijah W. as a base. I have also used Kammy tube's conditioner with Shea Moisture as a base. The Shea Moisture does leave a film on my hair that you can feel when you touch it; I am not sure if that's bad or good. I also have used ecostyler for a styling aid but it left my hair too hard and it seems to stick to my hair too well causing it to easily be pulled out. I bought Talijah W--curly custard creme. The curls were defined and softer but no shine. I am thinking about using ayurvedic products and am open to silicones if it will produce the shine I want.

Hi shaun0822, Sorry it took so long for me to greet you. I think the weekend threw me off.

What you are trying to nail sounds a lot like what I am trying to nail so perhaps we can help each other out.

You are right about maybe needing a different set of products when your hair is straight vs in its curly state. But you never know.

Keep checkin in and letting us know where you are.

 

[faithVA]

Hi ladies. If you are making progress with your regimen, please consider updating your original posting to share your findings. It's a great way to keep track of what you nailed and how you nailed it. It also makes an easy way to share with others on the board or ladies that find this thread later.

I am editing mine in red to show what I nailed, what the final outcome was and when I nailed it.

 

[faithVA]

So far I have nailed my prepoo, shampoo, conditioner, deep conditioner and moisturizing on dry hair.

I am still working on
1. moisturizing and sealing wet hair
2. sealing period
3. what to do with oils, butters, cremes

Right now I am playing around with sealing my ends with HydraThermal Heat Protectant.

And over the next few weeks, I will be working on M&S after shampooing. After applying a light oil, what additional products work on my hair?

I like that I only have to shampoo my hair 1x a week but it does slow down the learning process. I just have a feeling I will never be one for co-washing or WNGs.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I've been trying to extend my washes past 1 week. Last week I co-washed and wet bunned on wash day instead of shampooing, D/Cing, and detangling like I normally do. It worked out well, so I think I'll keep it up.

I had stopped co-washing because I had scalp build up, but back then I was doing it every day or every other day. This time around I'll just be co-washing once a week or so and alternating that with shampooing. This will allow me to shampoo every 1.5-2 weeks, instead of every week.

When I co-wash I won't be detangling or anything. Just wash and bun. Last night I took down the bun I had been wearing for 4 days, and it wasn't matted or anything so I think it's ok not to detangle every time.

On Sunday I used Suave pomegranate conditioner. Next I'll be trying Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream.

Today is wash day, so we'll see how long it takes me to detangle. I oiled my hair last night. Hopefully that helps

 

[faithVA]

I've been trying to extend my washes past 1 week. Last week I co-washed and wet bunned on wash day instead of shampooing, D/Cing, and detangling like I normally do. It worked out well, so I think I'll keep it up.

I had stopped co-washing because I had scalp build up, but back then I was doing it every day or every other day. This time around I'll just be co-washing once a week or so and alternating that with shampooing. This will allow me to shampoo every 1.5-2 weeks, instead of every week.

When I co-wash I won't be detangling or anything. Just wash and bun. Last night I took down the bun I had been wearing for 4 days, and it wasn't matted or anything so I think it's ok not to detangle every time.

On Sunday I used Suave pomegranate conditioner. Next I'll be trying Garnier Fructis Fortifying Cream.

Today is wash day, so we'll see how long it takes me to detangle. I oiled my hair last night. Hopefully that helps

Thanks for sharing FoxxyLocs. In the future I think I may want to try this, alternating cowashing and shampooing. I am glad it is working out for you and you have found some ease in your hair regimen.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Thanks for sharing @FoxxyLocs. In the future I think I may want to try this, alternating cowashing and shampooing. I am glad it is working out for you and you have found some ease in your hair regimen.

It made things a lot easier. It only took 15-20 minutes at the most to co-wash and put my hair up. My full wash day regimen takes 2-3 hours.

 

[faithVA]

It made things a lot easier. It only took 15-20 minutes at the most to co-wash and put my hair up. My full wash day regimen takes 2-3 hours.

I don't have as much hair as you and it takes me longer: detangle + prepoo + shampoo + DC + moisturize + style = All dog on day

I am sooooo looking forward to APL to cut my styling time down to 1 hour or less.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Well you already know I'm style challenged. My bun only takes 5 minutes. Once I learn how to do some other style I'm sure it will take all day

 

[CurlsBazillion]

Hi Ladies Checkin in....I'm still on my reggie w/o change and I'm happy with my moisture/protein balance. Not much breakage to speak of and I'm loving the fact that I'm not worried if what I'm doing is wrong. I've found what works for my hair and Ima stick to it! Oh yeah and I've finally found out what my PS/Low mani daily style is called. I've been calling it a messy french roll but come to find out everybody calls it a roll tuck pin....ok well thats what I do everyday after my hair gets wet aside from those blue moons when I feel like braiding/twisting. The question is...did I nail my regimen??? faithVA I guess I did

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I think I can consider my regimen nailed as well I've decided on rollersetting and bunning as my summer styles. I'm also alternating shampoos with co-washes. I'm doing my first rollerset next week. Wish me luck!

 

[CurlsBazillion]

I think I can consider my regimen nailed as well I've decided on rollersetting and bunning as my summer styles. I'm also alternating shampoos with co-washes. I'm doing my first rollerset next week. Wish me luck!

@FoxxyLocs
Good Luck and lets stick to our guns and give our reggie time to make our hair thrive!

Your hair is absolutely beautiful!

 

[faithVA]

The question is...did I nail my regimen??? @faithVA I guess I did

I think I can consider my regimen nailed as well

Congratulations ladies. You are our first official graduates. I wish both of u luck. Please follow up with us though over the next month or two and let us know how it is going; whether u have learned something new and how well u have been sticking to it.

happy, long healthy hair growing ladies

Job well done.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

DayDreamist - how do you like the Garnier TN? I bought some for my co-washes but I haven't used it yet.

 

[CurlsBazillion]

@DayDreamist - how do you like the Garnier TN? I bought some for my co-washes but I haven't used it yet.

FoxxyLocs its more strengthening than moisturizing to me. I like it but not for every cowash.

 

[faithVA]

Still working on my regimen. Whatever I do in the next few weeks will be it for a while. I will put in kinky twists extensions in during July and probably keep them in for a few months.

I think in the next 4 weeks though I will have enough of my regimen down to get me through the extensions.

This week I added Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor to my regimen. My Elasta QP shampoo already has protein but I will try the reconstructor for the next 4 weeks to see how much protein my hair likes. My hair felt good after using both and I didn't condition afterwards.

So my regimen thus far
Chicoro's prepoo or HOToil treatment
Detangle
Shampoo with Elasta QP Soy Oyl
Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor
DC 1x a month otherwise use Instant conditioner (long term this will be TW conditioner for both)
Let hair dry 50% to 70%
Oil scalp with oil blend
Apply combination of sunflower oil/castor oil to hair
Style
---spray hair with Chicoro's leave in (use only when hair 100% dry)
---Apply creme based product
---Apply Gel

Hopefully this regimen will get me to APL by years end.

 

[Imani]

So I thought my everyday reggie was nailed. But after my last flat iron and seeing all the split ends, it is not My assumption is that I need to add some more protein to my reggie. Many of my products already contain protein, but obviously its not enough or the right kind. All my products are geared towards moisture and will have some protein near the end of the ingredient list.

I want to stick with natural products so I've been eyeing this Aubrey Organics Blue Algae mask and I already have the GPB. I mixed the GPB in with my other conditioners on my last wash and my hair felt a little stronger. But I think I need to do a stronger protein on its on and see how that works, so today I will see if I see the Blue Algae mask in Whole foods.

 

[faithVA]

So I thought my everyday reggie was nailed. But after my last flat iron and seeing all the split ends, it is not

so today I will see if I see the Blue Algae mask in Whole foods.

Sorry to hear about the splits Imani. But I am glad you have a plan to bring it into balance. Let us know how the Blue Algae Mask works. I had not heard of it before.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

Just a quick update: I had started co-washing every other week to stretch out the time between shampooing. I usually DC with every wash, but I wasn't doing that with the co-washes, so I was DCing every 2 weeks instead of every week. I did that for about a month, and I do notice that my ends are a little drier, so now I'm back to DCing every week whether I'm shampooing or co-washing.

Today I actually just DC'd and rinsed without shampooing or co-washing. Or does that count as a co-wash too since it's still a conditioner? IDK, but the moral of the story is I need to DC no less than once a week.

 

[faithVA]

Just a quick update: I had started co-washing every other week to stretch out the time between shampooing. I usually DC with every wash, but I wasn't doing that with the co-washes, so I was DCing every 2 weeks instead of every week. I did that for about a month, and I do notice that my ends are a little drier, so now I'm back to DCing every week whether I'm shampooing or co-washing.

Today I actually just DC'd and rinsed without shampooing or co-washing. Or does that count as a co-wash too since it's still a conditioner? IDK, but the moral of the story is I need to DC no less than once a week.

Thanks for giving us an update. It's been pretty quiet in here lately.

Ok strange question, but going to ask. Can you just DC your ends? Just asking - it came to mind.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I'm sure you can. Kinda like baggying. You could put a DC on the ends and baggy instead of using just a moisturizer or leave in. That's not a bad idea actually. I really would like to just leave my DC in sometimes instead of rinsing it out, but I'm scared because I use coconut milk and I don't know if it would sour and make my hair stink That would be terrible!

 

[faithVA]

I'm sure you can. Kinda like baggying. You could put a DC on the ends and baggy instead of using just a moisturizer or leave in. That's not a bad idea actually. I really would like to just leave my DC in sometimes instead of rinsing it out, but I'm scared because I use coconut milk and I don't know if it would sour and make my hair stink That would be terrible!

I guess you could try it overnight. I don't think coconut milk is like regular milk. So I don't think it would spoil the same way as dairy. But you could always try leaving some coconut milk out for a few days and see what happens.

As long as your hair is you could probably DC your ends and leave it on, have your hair in some braids and just rinse the ends.

 

[Cocoeuro]

Tell us About You
Natural - Relaxed – Texturized/Texlaxed - Transitioning: Natural
Current Length: Licking APL - a few lead hairs are there
Current Regimen: Shampoo 1x - co-wash 1-2 a week (in the Summer) DC weekly, roller set (Fall/Winter) braid/twist out (Summer)
Current Staples/Techniques: none I have ADD when it comes to my hair
What in your regimen are trying to nail: Trimming/shapping using Chicoro's Goal Point Method
History (optional) – I've had my hair at Mid-back length before, never paid attention to the health of my hair!! I've went to scissor happy stylists that would always chop my hair off!!! I've been natural and a DIY for 2 years and would like to master Trimming my hair based on Goal Points!!!

 

[faithVA]

Hey Ladies,

It's been very quiet in here. Anyone have any updates for us. We are half way through the year. How are your regimens coming along? Any new discoveries? How about a mid year progress report?

JaszG, NikkiQ, growinghealthyhair, Napp, Hikmah1986, ceecy29
Vashti, Imani, alive, prettyfanceANB, DayDreamist, Lita
chrisanddonniesmommy, Hairlosophy, maxJones, mamafree, Poohbear
cia_garces, bernag06, @blcbuty@, rwayda, Anonymous53
FoxxyLocs

 

[faithVA]

Tell us About You
Natural - Relaxed – Texturized/Texlaxed - Transitioning: Natural
Current Length: Licking APL - a few lead hairs are there
Current Regimen: Shampoo 1x - co-wash 1-2 a week (in the Summer) DC weekly, roller set (Fall/Winter) braid/twist out (Summer)
Current Staples/Techniques: none I have ADD when it comes to my hair
What in your regimen are trying to nail: Trimming/shapping using Chicoro's Goal Point Method
History (optional) – I've had my hair at Mid-back length before, never paid attention to the health of my hair!! I've went to scissor happy stylists that would always chop my hair off!!! I've been natural and a DIY for 2 years and would like to master Trimming my hair based on Goal Points!!!

Cocoeuro,

I apologize for not welcoming you earlier. I'm not sure what happened but I dropped the ball. Welcome and looking forward to learning from you and sharing with you.

 

[growinghealthyhair]

My regimen has been working for me. My hair is constantly improving. The only trouble area I have is my nape :-( trying to keep that moisturized. But I think I may have found a product for it!!

 

[NikkiQ]

Hey Ladies,

It's been very quiet in here. Anyone have any updates for us. We are half way through the year. How are your regimens coming along? Any new discoveries? How about a mid year progress report?

I've been sticking to my same reggie and it seems to be working out well. I still cowash 4-5 days a week, shampoo 1x week, DC 1x week, protein treatment every 6 weeks, clarify 1x month, and PS all the time.

Lately I've been M&S daily and my hair is LOVING me for it. I've also thought about doing a light protein treatment every 2 weeks and the 6th week do the slightly stronger(but still mild) protein and see how that works out for me. I'll be sure to keep you posted!

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Well, my reggie is pretty much the same, except that I do more co-washing 2x a week because it's warmer. I'm still chugging along with my protective/low manipulative styles (e.g. buns, ponytails). I'm still using the Oyin Handmade line (i.e., Hair Dew, Burnt Sugar Pomade, Whipped Pudding) since my hair loves this line.