My journey began this time 4 months ago, I was so excited to retouch! It's been a ride and here is a brief review:
10 Products I Will Buy Again
1. Organic root stimulator hair mayonnaise
The big jar lasts about 5 uses (I have a massive head full of hair! Quantity of use increases bcos of new growth). If your hair is experiencing breakage or dryness, I highly recommend this.
2. Organic root stimulator replenishing conditioner
Mixed with coconut oil is pure magic! This is especially beautiful when you have new growth - you can feel the difference.
3. Coconut oil
Oh my gawwwd, I cannot stress this enough, this stuff is a great SEALANT! It doesn't stick to the hair; it penetrates. I HATE rubbing oil off hair everyday (Olive oil anybody?). So coconut oil is the way to go. Again, it's great with deep conditioning.
4. S-Curl moisturizer
Not only does this penetrate well and doesn't weigh hair down, it smells good! You'll smell delicious and people will tell you. :-)5. Hair bun/donut and crochet needle
6. Creme of Nature Argan oil intensive conditioning treatment
Smells great. Does its job. Can't complain.
7. Creme of Nature Argan oil moisture and shine shampoo
Cleans and moisturizes; a bit too moisturizing though so you might think you still have dirty scalp when you don't.
8. Dermorganics argan oil leave-in treatment
Just because it has argan oil...
9. Motions oil moisture extra conditioning oil sheen
Smells great. Instant shine.
10. Aphogee 2-min reconstructor
1. Alberto V05 clarifying shampoo and conditioner
Horribly tangles my hair. This stuff just ain't for me.
2. Wave nouveau moisturizer
I CANNOT STAND THE SMELL. I just can't.
3. Aubrey organics GPB balancing conditioner
Can't see any difference. Doesn't move me in any way.
4. Keracare humecto creme conditioner
I take smell seriously huh? lol well this stuff STINKS.
5. Paul Mitchel Moisture Mist
Hardens my hair instead of moisturizing it...
Things I haven't been consistent with
1. Scalp massages (w/ peppermint oil + jojoba oil)
2. Hair vitamins daily
3. Haven't used my glycerin for anything yet
Things to try
1. Aloe vera gel for hair when it's in a bun
2. Castor oil to solve thinning strands (I've learnt my hair thins out pretty quickly so I'm thinking of sealing with castor oil once a week to thicken it)
3. Herbal Essences hello hydration moisture & shine shampoo
4. Herbal Essences hello hydration moisture & shine conditioner
Things to do better
1. Scalp massages
2. Use vitamins
3. Install protective braids 5 weeks before relaxing.
4. Never leave hair out in the cold
Most memorable blooper: after CLARIFYING my hair, I mistakenly coated my hair with a moisturizing shampoo thinking it was my deep conditioner! You can imagine my horror. Waste of shampoo and over-stripping hair!! *_*
Biggest challenge: overcoming laziness especially with moisturizing everyday and washing every wash day regardless of visitors and distractions!
All in all, I will keep the journey going and God help me I achieve my APL goal! See pictures in next post (eeeek excited!) x
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