TWA wearers!

[Laela]

Being that we're minimalists.. What's your regimen?

I'm looking for new tips/tricks, if any, but so far my regimen is basic:

Wash once a week w/ Fulphyl, then Creme of Nature
Deep Condition under dryer w/ LeKair one week, Moisturfuse the next
Rinse (I've not yet done ACV) and pat dry, then lightly oil damp hair with KemiOyl
Tie down w/ stocking cap

Daily, I would lightly mist the hair with a water/glycerin mixture and brush w/ a med-soft natural bristle brush. Now it's getting cold, I'm starting to wear caps. So I may just oil hair lightly instead...

 

[CrownnGlori]

What is TWA?

 

[NaturallyNappy]

TWA= Tennie Wennie Afro

Im not sure when a twa is no longer considered TW but mine is 3 inches long and I basically keep it twisted for now.

I wash weekly with suave moisturizing formula.

Deep condition bi weekly with either lustersilk aloe vera creme conditioner or a warm mixture of nexxus humetress and olive oil.

I oil as needed with castor oil.

 

[newgrowth]

that sounds pretty good. i have a little nexxus humetress and olive oil left in my position. maybe ill try this together since im to my last.

seems like the combination adds moisture and shine?

 

[DelightfulFlame]

I wash once a week with natural shampoo so my scalp doesn't get stripped, dry, and agitated. I use Aubrey Organics shampoo.

I deep condition afterwards with a mix of either Lekair Cholesterol conditioner or Elasta QP's DPR-11 Remoisturizer, some oil, and some honey. The oil used varies from week to week: almond oil, olive oil, coconut oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and castor oil. I put on a shower cap and sit under the dryer for 20-30 minutes.

I do an ACV rinse for my final rinse.

I spray rosemary growth spritz and I style. Either twists, coils, or just fro and go. I don't have to use any products. I just spray my rosemary growth spritz on in the morning and at night. My scalp stays clean, my hair stays soft until the next time!

 

[Guest]

How does one do an apple cider vinegar rinse? Do you mix it water or not? Then you just rinse it before your shampoo? I can't stand the smell of apple cider vinegar...

 

[DelightfulFlame]

I mix a 2 qt. pitcher of water with 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar. Then I just pour it over my hair after I rinse the conditioner out good...as a final rinse. I can't stand the smell either, but it goes away fast. You won't even smell it anymore after your hair is dry.

 

[Guest]

so you don't do it before you wash...I thought it was for clarifying.

 

[DelightfulFlame]

It is for clarifying. I do it after I wash to remove any extra residue that I may have left in my head during the wash (extra shampoo or conditioner). It helps reduce the itchies this way, and helps me go more days between washes.

I don't think it would do a whole lot for my head before I shampoo.

 

[Guest]

Okay, thanks for replying?

 

[DelightfulFlame]

Your welcome! :0)

 

[Shinka]

I have a twa, I do CO washes only and I let my hair air dry with no product or oils, etc. When it looks dry I just CO wash again. I do Co washes once to twice a week, too often dries my scalp and hair becaus eof this Hard Philly water.

I don't put any product after, I put on a dug rag ( wave cap) before I got to sleep. My Scalves come off since my hair is non existent.

In the morning I spray with a little Dew and pick it so it doesn't look matted. No rinsing because of hard water.

I noticed that my forehead isn't shining since I started this ( Co wash only routine) no build up or breakouts from the mositurizer and oils dripping or sweating down.

Also my scalp soreness subsided, i have a nice sheen and my hair feels softer

 

[Ayeshia]

I co wash daily with dove, pantene R&N, garnier masque, or VO5. While wet I add Mango Butter OR aloe vera curl gel and thats it! i comb out once per week with a wide tooth comb.

I deep condition once a week with lustasilk cholesterol w/ aloe vera.

I do scalp massages nightly with hot6 oil. My hair doesnt like oil but i love the smell!

 

[Laela]

dryness is part of my problem now. I look shine on my hair but the weather change is starting to make it dry. I'll have to try your regimen/products

 

[Laela]

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I co wash daily with dove, pantene R&N, garnier masque, or VO5.

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how do you know when to use which shampoo? are they all different kinds or the same, just diff. products?

 

[Laela]

wow.. thanks, ladies for posting your "basic" regimens. You've got some good ones. But being a minimalist (product-wise) isn't gonna work, huh?

 

[Ayeshia]

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I co wash daily with dove, pantene R&N, garnier masque, or VO5.

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how do you know when to use which shampoo? are they all different kinds or the same, just diff. products?

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I conditioner wash everyday not shampoo. I choose the conditioner by what smell i feel like in the morning...lol its strange but true. For a shampoo i clarify with pantene like every 2 weeks with barely a dime amount lathering only once.

 

[Laela]

Oh, thanks for the clarification! . I saw "co" and read it as "do." I'd tried CO's but they dry out my scalp. ONce a week washing is good enough, esp. since I'm not interested in growing out my hair anytime soon. At the rate it's growing, I'll have to visit the barber once a week! eek!

 

[missykeyana]

When I had a TWA this summer I conditioner washed every day with Suave whatever (depending on what smell I want). Some days I clarified with VO5 Kiwi and Lime Conditioner. When I felt I needed shampoo, I used CON and lathered only once. Afterwards I would smooth on some ORS Olive Oil Cream, Elasta QP Mango Butter Moisturizer (works just as well but cheaper), or Thermasilk Control and Condition Cream, pick...or not, and go!

 

[Laela]

I gave away Elasta's Mango butter, it just never worked for me

but, thanks for posting your regimen!

 

[Laela]

OK, ladies.. thanks to DSD's consultation on my dry hair, I have adjusted my routine. I still shampoo once a week, but I was advised to use a clarifying shampoo sted of CON. For daily, I wet my hair in the shower or with my brush (dipped in warm water) and apply a dab of Carol Daughter's Milk and tie down to dry. I'm getting compliments on my hair already!

 

[morehairplease]

bumping

 

[guyaneseyankee]

Bump - Any TWAs out here?