kellistarr &
naturalmanenyc
when u say separate the braids with serum...can u explain further. You mean put serum on the whole braid before u separate? or after its separated?
also kellstarr, how are u leaving conditioner in your hair? can u explain that. meaning u put in on ur hair and don't rinse at all. Or are u using the conditioner as a leave in
poochie167 When I'm separating out my braid-out (or twist-out) I apply serum to my hands and then rub my braid or twist before I unravel it. I then separate it, carefully.
Yes, once I've washed my hair, conditioned it and rinsed out the conditioner, then I apply more conditioner (usually a different type) to my hair (not scalp) all over and I DON'T rinse it out!!! I clip it up, usually in two and put my shower cap back on, finish my shower and get out. I then go through my hair one last time with my denman brush (or a brush with like bristles) and I let it air dry. All conditioner will have absorbed into my hair. My hair is always very moisturized and well defined with this process.
If I want my hair to be super defined or need my set to hold up for an entire week and still look awesome, I add some curl creme or leave-in on top of the conditioner (that I always leave in my hair). I proceed to let it air-dry and once it is completely dry, I take some serum into my palms, rub it together and then scrunch it into my set. This results in ultra defined, super shiny curls.
If I want to braid or twist my hair up, I'll do the above, wait an hour or so and twist or braid and let it dry completely. I air-dry, but you don't have to.
Wait until set is 100% dry and separate with serum. In this case, I always use the leave-in on top of the conditioner. I hope this helps.
P.S. on your new photos, I do see a difference in your hair. Less frizz, more definition.