I trimmed the ends myself yesterday (regular person not available before Tuesday) and the look has improved greatly. I decided to wait until I go to NY next month and get a really trim with my favorite hairstylist - this guy is a master/genius with the scissors. His cuts are so good (lots of shape, precise lines & definition put into the cut) that I can wear my hair blow dried without any flat ironing afterwards.
My breakage comes from two things, not trimming regularly and frequent use of flat iron.
My daughter is trying to talk me into a weave. I like the look on other people, not certain how I'll look in it though.
I purchased some small rods from Sally's to try doing a small rodded style after realizing how much work a strawset would take to secure the straws.
I'm exploring braided styles now and thinking about the Mizani Thermasmooth. I'm waiting for the divasmooth product to come as well.
So far the coconut oil is making NG feel so much better! I worked out this morning and NG is manageable - applied the EVCO this morning and put a headband on and went on about my business. After workout just ran my fingers through and readjusted the headband.
So the new regi is:
Prepoo with Queen Helene Cholesteral
Washing - Design Essentials Moisturizing Shampoo
Condish - Design Essentials stimulations/express condish mix
Sealing - Chi Silk Elements
Daily Moisturizing - Coconut Oil
May consider Megatek.
Thanks for your suggestions!