A working regimen I've drawn up (UPDATED)

BEGINNING OF EVERY MONTH

Step 1: Pre-poo/hot oil

            : - Coconut + EVOO + Castor oil

Step 2: Clarify

            : - Alberto Vo5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo

            : - Lanza daily clarifying shampoo

Step 3: Protein treatment

            : - ORS Hair Mayonnaise

Step 4: Moisturizing DC

            : - Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment

Step 5: Leave-in

            : - Dermorganics Argan oil leave-in treatment

Step 6: Setting lotion

            : - ORS Olive oil wrap/set mousse

            : - Nairobi wrap-it shine foaming lotion

Step 7: Rollers and dryer

Step 8: Oil Sheen

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

EVERY SATURDAY (washday)

Step 1: Pre-poo/hot oil

            : - Coconut + EVOO + Castor oil

Step 2: Moisturizing shampoo

            : - Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo

            : - Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisture and Shine Shampoo

            : - V05 Deep Nourishing Elixir Shampoo

: - Crème of nature argan oil moisture shine shampoo

: - Neutrogena triple moisture shampoo

Step 3: Moisturizing OR protein DC (alternate weekly)

            : - Moisturizing DC: - Neutrogena triple moisture daily deep conditioner

                                          : - Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment

            : - Protein DC: ORS replenishing conditioner

Step 4: Leave-in

            : - Dermorganics Argan oil leave-in treatment

Step 5: Setting lotion

            : - ORS Olive oil wrap/set mousse

            : - Nairobi wrap-it shine foaming lotion

Step 6: Rollers and dryer

Step 7: Oil Sheen

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

           

EVERYDAY

Overnight

Step 1: Moisture

            : - S curl activator moisturizing spray

            : - Homemade moisture spritz: jojoba + olive + glycerin + distilled water

Step 2: Seal

            : - Almond oil (Because it’s odorless and light)

Step 3: Protect

            : - Wrap in silk/satin scarf

Daily

Step 1: Shine/moisture

            : - coconut oil

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

            : - Nexxus Humectress Luxe Ultimate Moisture Leave-In Spray

Step 2: Short-term protective styling

            : - Hair donut

Every Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday night

Step: Massage scalp with oil (alternate mix monthly)

            : - Peppermint/Jojoba/Eucalyptus

            : - Peppermint/Jojoba/Rosemary

            : - Coconut/Jojoba/Peppermint

            : - 2/3 drops of lavender + 2/3 tsp. of castor oil (warm)

If after heavy gyming or swimming

Co-wash with:

            : - Pantene Daily Moisture Renewal Conditioner

: - V05 Moisture Milks conditioner

LONG-TERM PROTECTIVE STYLING REGIMEN

Braids/Weave Removal ON WASHDAY

Step 1: Condition

            : - Crème of Nature braid & weave ease out

: - Murray’s Spray Unlock

Step 2: Detangle with tail comb as I go; then comb with wide-tooth comb

Step 3: Pre-poo/hot oil

            : - Coconut + EVOO + castor oil

Step 4: Clarify

            :- Alberto Vo5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo

            :- Lanza daily clarifying shampoo

            :- Giovanni 50:50 Balanced hydrating-clarifying shampoo

Step 4: Moisturizing & protein DC

            : - Aubrey Organics GPB Balancing Conditioner

Step 5: Leave-in

            : - Dermorganics Argan oil leave-in treatment

Step 6: Setting lotion

            : - ORS Olive oil wrap/set mousse

            : - Nairobi wrap-it shine foaming lotion

Step 7: Rollers and dryer

Step 8: Oil Sheen

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

RELAXER REGIMEN (every 3 months)

1 WEEK BEFORE RELAXER

Step 1: Pre-poo/hot oil

            : - Coconut + EVOO + castor oil

Step 2: Clarify (if I clarified the week before when I would’ve removed a long-term protective style, then I would just use a moisturizing shampoo)

            :- Alberto Vo5 Kiwi Lime Squeeze Clarifying Shampoo

            :- Lanza daily clarifying shampoo

Step 3: Protein treatment

            : - ORS Hair Mayo

Step 4: Moisturizing DC

            : - Keracare humecto crème conditioner

Step 5: Leave-in

            : - Dermorganics Argan oil leave-in treatment

Step 6: Setting lotion

            : - ORS Olive oil wrap/set mousse

            : - Nairobi wrap-it shine foaming lotion

Step 7: Rollers and dryer

Step 8: Oil Sheen

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

RELAXER DAY

Step 1: Base scalp

: - Creme of Nature Professional Scalp Protector  

Step 2: Relax

            : - Beautiful Beginning

            : - Olive oil

Step 3: Wash relaxer with water

Step 4: Apply Aphogee 2-min reconstructor

Step 5: Neutralize

Step 6: Moisturizing DC

            : - Crème of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioning Treatment

Step 7: Leave-in (kit) with my dermorganics leave-in (take pic for length check)

Step 8: Blow dry

Step 9: Protect and flat iron (trim and take pics)

            : - Tresemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Spray

Step 10: Shine

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

1 WEEK AFTER RELAXER

Step 1: Pre-poo/hot oil

            : - Coconut + EVOO + castor oil

Step 2: Moisturizing shampoo

            : - Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo

Step 3: Protein treatment

            : - ORS Hair Mayonnaise

Step 4: Moisturizing DC

            : - Keracare humecto crème conditioner

Step 4: Leave-in

            : - Dermorganics Argan oil leave-in treatment

Step 5: Setting lotion

            : - ORS Olive oil wrap/set mousse

            : - Nairobi wrap-it shine foaming lotion

Step 6: Rollers and dryer

Step 7: Oil Sheen

            : - Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen

DAMAGED HAIR REGIMEN

Washday

Hot oil treatment with Keracare Essential Oils for the hair

Shampoo with Dove damage therapy daily moisture shampoo

Condition with Dove damage therapy daily moisture conditioner

OR if dry hair, with:

Herbal essences hello hydration moisture & shine shampoo

Herbal essences hello hydration moisture & shine conditioner

Deep condition with either:
            Aussie 3 minute miracle deep conditioner

Garnier fructis fortifying DC 3 min masque

Neutrogena triple moisture deep recovery hair mask

Macadamia natural oil deep repair mask

ORS HAIRepair Nourishing Conditioner

Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner

Apply leave-in and roller set

Hard Protein treatment (once every 6 weeks)

Aphogee 2-step treatment

Aphogee balancing conditioner

Detangling

Paul Mitchell The Detangler

Instruments: Wide tooth comb, satin/silk scarf and pillow case, plastic shower cap, hooded dryer, rollers, supplements

Handy reminder

Essential oils: lavender, chamomile, peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, lemon, myrrh, eucalyptus

Carrier oils: jojoba, olive, coconut, castor, vitamin E, avocado