EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
OK! So as of December 31, 2011 I made the final and overall decision to transition . Its my 3rd attempt and I wanted to know what people were doing to help themselves along the way so that I could maybe incorporate some new techniques to help me not revert back to texlaxing. I'm currently in month 4 and things at this point are relatively easy (I use to be a long-term stretcher). However, after month 5 I don't know what my wash day outcomes will be.
So my uncertainty has brought me here, on the only hair site I stalk religiously for the answers to my many hair related questions .
Whats your "Current" transitioning regimen and is there anything you intentionally plan on changing along the way?
My (CURRENT) Regimen:
Prepoo: W/ Ceramide oil on length and Growth oil on scalp
Cleansing: Shampoo 1/weekly: Lather Once or Twice (depends on amount build-up and silicone usage) with Sulfate, and Once with Sulfate-free shampoo
Deep Conditioning: If straightening, I will first DC with a reconstructor, then follow up with a Moisturizing conditioner under my steamer.
If not straightening, I will DC with a moisturizing conditioner one week and use my straightening dc regimen the next. (I alternate this way to keep my moisture/ protein balance in check. )
Detangling: Done in the shower
Leave-ins: Applied to moderately wet hair
Drying methods: I use the banding method air drying in one ponytail to about 60-90%(At this point this is the only thing subject to change, I might incorporate more sections). I then, if needed, blow dry my hair using the tension method till fully dry.
Styling: Since I'm a Pre-K teacher and a Full time college student, my styling is very basic. I will either M&S and oil my scalp and bun like a maniac or I will apply heat protectants and straighten. However, 75% of the time, I usually end up in a bun .
T.I.A!
-ENEXiT!
So my uncertainty has brought me here, on the only hair site I stalk religiously for the answers to my many hair related questions .
Whats your "Current" transitioning regimen and is there anything you intentionally plan on changing along the way?
My (CURRENT) Regimen:
Prepoo: W/ Ceramide oil on length and Growth oil on scalp
Cleansing: Shampoo 1/weekly: Lather Once or Twice (depends on amount build-up and silicone usage) with Sulfate, and Once with Sulfate-free shampoo
Deep Conditioning: If straightening, I will first DC with a reconstructor, then follow up with a Moisturizing conditioner under my steamer.
If not straightening, I will DC with a moisturizing conditioner one week and use my straightening dc regimen the next. (I alternate this way to keep my moisture/ protein balance in check. )
Detangling: Done in the shower
Leave-ins: Applied to moderately wet hair
Drying methods: I use the banding method air drying in one ponytail to about 60-90%(At this point this is the only thing subject to change, I might incorporate more sections). I then, if needed, blow dry my hair using the tension method till fully dry.
Styling: Since I'm a Pre-K teacher and a Full time college student, my styling is very basic. I will either M&S and oil my scalp and bun like a maniac or I will apply heat protectants and straighten. However, 75% of the time, I usually end up in a bun .
T.I.A!
-ENEXiT!