1) Hydrating/Moisturizing Shampoo (Nexxus Therrappe or Crème of Nature Detangling and Moisturizing Shampoo are 2 of my faves ) I use the Crown and Glory Method on
www.growafrolonghair.com of shampooing hair. I shampoo my hair in 3 or 4 braided sections and I only shampoo my scalp.
Also, you'll need clarifying/chelating shampoos as well, to clarify your hair every once in a while when you have product build-up.
2) Creme Conditioner or Deep Conditioner (i.e., Nexxus Humectress,) – Concentrate on hair and ends. (Sit under dryer or heating cap for about 15-45 minutes to have it penetrate hair shaft).
3) Leave-In Conditioners (after shampooing, apply a small amt of leave-in)
4) Oil (jojoba, sweet almond oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, etc.) - seal in the moisture from the leave-in with an oil) – concentrate on ends.
5) Daily Moisturizer – i.e. Giovanni Direct, S-Curl, etc...Remember to follow moisturizer with an oil to seal in moisture (also some people use their fave conditioner as their daily moisturizer)
6) Protein Treatment – give yourself period protein treatments. Some are intense such as Aphogee Intense for Damaged Hair or Nexxus Emergencee. And others are mild such as Aphogee 2-Minute Reconstructor, ORS Hair Mayo, ORS Replenishing Paks, or Motions CPR.
7) Moisturizing Treatment – search the board there are soooo many to list.
8) Pre-shampoos – apply oil or conditioner on dry hair to provide a protective sheild from the harsh detergents of shampoos. Some ladies warm it up. Leave it on for as long as 15 minutes or over night even. Be careful not to over condition your hair. I like to mix my pre-poos with honey, EVOO, coconut milk, coconut oil, and a condish. Warm it up and let it sit for a while. This softens new growth and is a great deep conditioning for your hair.
9) Deep-condition at least once a week.
10) Some people co-wash (wash with a conditioner only sometime mid-week, in between deep conditioning)
11) Use a wide tooth comb. Be gentle and comb from bottom up in small sections. Many people air-dry or rollerset. Stay away from frequent use of blow dryers, curling irons, and flat irons.
12) Protect your ends, because this is how you retain length by taking care that your ends do not split or break off.
13) Stretch your relaxer at a minimum of 8 weeks to avoid overlapping chemicals on your previously relaxed hair which leads to over processing.
GOOD LUCK!
, i was at my wits end. the only downside is it seems like it will start to build up in your hair but as i stretch i have to wash more anyway, so it probably wont be a problem. 
I will be relaxing sometime this week when time permits. I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm giving in after a 4 month stretch. Kudos to those whose hair allows them to stretch forever and a day. I wish.....
. My NG was like
. I remember hearing the naturals talk about them, but I tell ya'll, this brush is the truth. It detangled better than any comb will very, VERY little shedding. I didn't believe the hype, but my hair loved this brush.
...but I thank you for the prayers. Lord knows I need 'em.
