I think I've finally have a routine to help me seal in moisture . The first thing I did is went back to applying my protein conditioner on dry dirty hair. My hair seems to accept the protein better since the water isn't blocking my hair strands.
So for my sealing, I made a watered down version of kimmaytube leave in and I applied it while I was in the shower. I then let it set for 15 min with a shower cap. I read on a blog that to get moisture in the hair it takes 15 min for the water to absorb. After 15 min, I applied my favorite gel which is super wet gel then twisted my hair.
I then used kimmaytube's L2 stretch which is roll the twist on magnetic rollers then sitting under a dryer to dry. My hair finally felt moisturized and it was nicely stretched so I could install my loose twist. I'm very happy with my hair. I think my hair needs indirect heat and it needs to be stretched. I eliminated heavy butters, oils, and grease which usually leaves my hair greasy and dry. I thought I needed to heavy seal but I've discovered I only needed a leave in and gel. Who knew!