2. Shampooed with Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Shampoo (used a color applicator bottle as usual to make it easier to apply the shampoo to my scalp).3. Did a tea rinse with CC's Naturals Marshmallow & Burdock Root tea (2 tablespoons... you can read about the benefits of each tea here) and green tea (2 tea bags). I forgot to brew the tea the night before so I didn't get to steep the tea overnight this time, but I did steep for about 4 hours. Reader question: what do you use to make your tea? A: I use the handy little Black & Decker Brew 'n Go to the right. I boil 13 ounces of water for my teas in a matter of minutes. I've had it for nearly 2 years and only cost be $15.00 on Amazon.
4. Applied Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment right over the tea for a few minutes before rinsing.
5. Deep conditioned with Silk Dreams Hair Care Vanilla Silk Cream Moisture Dream under my conditioning cap.
6. Wrapped my hair in a cotton t-shirt for an hour to soak up excess water and allowed my hair to dry a bit.
7. Applied my leave ins: Darcy's Botanicals Daily Leave In and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I've been rotating a few leave in conditioners over the past couple of weeks but DB's Daily Leave In is still my fave; it gives me the softest air dried results. After applying my leave ins, I detangled, starting from the ends and working my way up using a wide-toothed seamless comb.
8. Once fully detangled, I tied on my silk scarf and tucked my hair into a loose bun. It's not 100% dry in the bun below but my hair kept grazing my skin and I kept jumping thinking a bun was crawling on me... I'm a nut I know.
My bone straight ends are starting to drive me nuts. Every time I look at them I just want to pick up my shears and snip, snip, snip. I'm shooting for hip length this year but I'm thinking that might be put on hold, I need to start getting rid of my straighter ends. I was initially hoping to hit hip length by my birthday in September (which was 4 inches away after my last length check), so who knows, maybe I'll still have a shot.
I'll try applying my oils this way the next time I wash my hair: seems faster. My wash day was okay... applied grapeseed oil to my hair after conditioning and sat under a drier for about 20 minutes before rinsing it off and my hair feels really nice.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered the Vanilla dreams conditioner and I can't wait to try it... did you eventually buy the one with avocado? Did you like it?
Yes I have the Avocado Pudding, I've only used it once as a pre-poo a while ago, it was okay, can't remember much off the top of my head... I should used it next wash to refresh my memory
DeleteDo you section your hair when you about to wash. I works for me .. it makes it easier to shampoo my hair.
ReplyDeleteI wash in 4 sections, definitely makes it easier.
DeleteBeautiful air dried results!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI normally apply my oil using an applicator bottle. I fill in and.sit in a cup of hot water then apply. My straight ends is driving me wild too. I have to keep reminding myself NOT NOW .. PUT THE SCISSORS DOWN AND WALK AWAY!!!
ReplyDeleteLike Laisha, i also apply my oil using an applicator bottle, but i do 3 twist to each of the 4 sections of my hair (12 in total). That way i can guarantee every strand is saturated. Btw your hair is beautiful...
ReplyDeleteI couldnt take the thin ends and chopped them off yesterday!am fully texlax at bra strap now.. You have Gorgeous hair.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Congrats on being fully texlaxed, can't wait to get there!
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ReplyDeleteAfter you have roller set and styled your hair, how do you moisture with a liquid/cream without the hair becoming wet and losing the curls? I have no problems applying the oil to my hair, but fear if I apply a liquid to my hair, it will become wet and lose the curls and so I don't do it, I simply apply the oil only.
I know people say apply a dime sized amount - what is a dime sized amount and would it be enough to moisturize a whole head of hair? My hair is just about 5.5 inches.
My hair is growing really well, I just feel it would do better if I practiced the moisturize part of the "moisturize & seal" routine.
Thank you for your help.
Hi there, I normally opt not to keep my curls from roller sets but to avoid wet hair from liquid moisturizers, I monitor how much product I'm applying to my hair. Pin curling after you moisturize and seal will help preserve curls.
DeleteA dime sized is really just the size of a dime in your palm - "dime sized" simply refers to the coin.
Hi jenni!!! About the PMDT how long do you leave it in for?
ReplyDeleteA few minutes, 3-4
DeleteThank you for taking the time to response.
DeleteYour hair is incredibly long, hip length (in my mind) is completely plausible. I can't even imagine dealing with that much hair!
ReplyDeleteI hope I can!
DeleteI can't stand the scraggly ends either. For me, it's worth waiting that little bit of extra time to have a nice looking shape.
ReplyDeleteJen your blog is one of my absolute favorites and your hair is so lovely! I've been watching your self relaxing tutorials but I'm still trying to get the guts to do it.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks so much! I can relate, took my months to talk myself into take the plunge to self-relax :)
DeleteAre you still using the hair trigger?
ReplyDeleteOnly on wash days as a pre-poo.
DeleteOh ok I was thinking about ordering some, is it a product you would recommend? I haven't seen that many reviews on it but the few that I did see mentioned the smell of it.
DeleteHere's my product review on it: http://www.justgrowalready.com/2012/12/product-review-hair-trigger-growth.html
DeleteI didn't notice an increase in growth but it's been helping me with shedding so I've been using it for that reason. I don't like the smell of it without an added fragrance but since shampoo it out, I don't bother getting it scented.
Ok thanks for your help
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