I have been going a week between washings, but the heat is officially here, so I will have to start doing at least twice a week soon. I work out in the garden too much to be able to go a full week during the summer months. My routine for the past 5 weeks has been different. I have been doing a daily oil on my ends with monoi at night when I do my sleep braid. I have been doing a heavy pre-wash conditioning with either jojoba oil or creamy shea butter souffle, washing with Queen Helene Placenta Shampoo with Panthanol and (GASP), no regular conditioner after shampooing. I can't believe I have went this long without a regular conditioner! It seems to be working well so far. I have been wearing my hair up mostly as usual, but it is getting so dark from being protected from the sun. I have been toying with lightening it up a bit with lemon juice. Still undecided if I will cut off another inch after I measure on the first to see how much growth I have gotten this past month.
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1bnii Hair Type - Length: 43 1/4" Goal: 45" Products - Currently Using:
Lush Shampoo bars (Karma,Godiva,Trichomania)
Nature's Gate Herbal Conditioner w/Jojoba
Rose/Lavender vinegar rinses
Monoi and Jojoba oil w/essential oils
Shea Butter Creamy Souffle
BB Brush rarely Hard Rubber & Horn Combs
Routine: Wash 1-2 times weekly. Deep condition with heat cap when time permits Use either Monoi, Jojoba or Shea Butter daily on ends & as pre-shampoo conditioner. I usually use a wide tooth comb but will brush with BBB now & then. Braid before bed and use oil on ends.
