Wash Day

Since I started using a medium protein conditioner on my ends almost every wash day, I've skipped my monthly protein treatments. But my hair felt kinda off all week, so I decided to protein power this wash day. 

1. Detangled- with my fingers and extra virgin coconut oil. 
2. Pre-Poo- with JBCO on my scalp.
3. Moisturizing Shampoo- with diluted Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Hydrating Shampoo applied with an applicator bottle.
4. Protein Treatment- with Nexxus Emergencee; the world's easiest to apply protein treatment. I let it air dry for an hour or so while I did chores.
5. Extreme deep condition- Next, I stood under the spray of my shower for about 5 minutes to rinse the Emergencee completely. I deep conditioned with Matrix Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm on the length of my hair. Then I massaged my stands with extra virgin coconut oil, covered with a plastic cap and sat under my heat cap for 2 hours and left it in overnight.
6. Rosemary Chamomile Aloe Hair Rinse- After rinsing the conditioner, I applied 1 part steeped chamomile tea + 1 part aloe vera juice + 2 springs of rosemary, using a narrow tip applicator to my strands--focusing on the roots. I let it sit for a few minutes then rinsed.
7. Smoothing Treatment- with a large dollop of Matrix Biolage Detangling Solution.
8. Air Dried- to 80-85% wrapped in a cotton t-shirt.
9. Leave ins- I used Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner, my kitchenista Tangerine Vanilla Whipped Hair Butter, and the "faux" banded my hair to stretch roots while it dried.

Results: 

French Roll with Banana Clip

I love how pump, strong, and fortified my hair feeds after a protein treatment. Nexxus Emergencee always delivers great results. I know that protein isn't every girl's friend, but if you can find a strengthening product that will help protect your ends from breakage---go for it! I'm actually terrified that breakage will be the reason that I end this stretch sooner rather than later. I had my regular amount of lost hair but a few more knots than I've seen in a while. Perhaps its time for a straighten, trim, and length check. 

Besitos!
KLP