Wednesday, February 25, 2015

[Hairstyle] Curly Upsweep (Perm Rods) | #WashDayExperience


My natural regimen and my stretching-turned-transitioning regimen hasn't been all that different. Plus so far all of my favorite products since work like a charm! Thank ya Jesus! Here's how my #washdayexperience went:


  1. Extreme Deep Condition- As I detangled my hair in sections, I applied Jessicurl Deep Treatment from root to tip then massaged in a little extra virgin coconut oil to seal the conditioner in. I covered with a plastic cap and sat under my heat cap again for about an hour. 
  2. Air dry- After rinsing the deep conditioner, I blotted my hair with a cotton t-shirt, applied a little extra virgin coconut oil in sections then wrapped it in the t-shirt to dry a bit more.  
  3. Leave-ins- My hair was about 80% dry when I applied a mist of Nexxus Humctress Luxe Leave In, Jessicurl Too Shea Conditioner and a dab of my hair butter then I set my hair on a mix of purple and white perm rods. I let them dry overnight. 

The Results:

My hair loves everything about Jessicurl Deep Treatment. It's crazy thick, dreamy creamy, and simply one of the most moisturizing deep conditioners that I've ever used. If they ever changed the formula, I'd cry. No seriously...I'd cry ugly Oprah crocodile tears. That's how much I love this stuff. 


 I co-washed a few days before this #washdayexperience so I didn't shampoo. My scalp felt clean and my hair was actually well moisturized. I probably could have waited another day or two to wash but one thing that I've discovered since chopping is that my hair behaves a lot better when I wash every 3-4 days as opposed to washing once a week. I sorta knew this before I chopped but dealing with the tangling between all my textures just didn't make bi-weekly wash sessions it worth it. It seems to be a mortal sin to wash more than once a week around the healthy hair community but whatevs y'all. If it works---it works. If it doesn't---it doesn't. So far---it's working. 


I'm in love with the way that my curls turned out. The mix of purple and white rollers gave my curls dimension and a fullness that orange rods hadn't since I chopped. To style, I pulled all of the curls up and to right side then secured with a bunch of pins. Easy peasy!

 How was your #washdayexperience?

Besitos!
KLP


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40 comments:

  1. YemiFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:21 AM

    Oh. My. Gosh!!! I love love LOVE!!! Seriously KLP, you're killing me. You bring it every week!!!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:47 PM

      You're too kind Yemi! I literally did nothing to my hair! Just some well placed bobby pins!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:06 PM

      almost tired of gushing over KLP's hair!

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    3. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:28 PM

      You're too silly chica! I love your hair too!

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  2. AndreaFebruary 25, 2015 at 11:30 AM

    I LOVE this! I was just at Sally's eyeing the Perm Rods yesterday. I grabbed a pack of flexi's instead, but I think I'm going to head back over for the perm rods. Both were on sale. How many packs do you use for your head?

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:34 PM

      Hey chica! Thanks! I used one package of both the purple and white. I just sort of alternate the colors as I install them. You can find a pic of the way my installation looks here. I didn't use end papers this time tho.

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  3. relaxedandhealthyFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Love what you do each week; you make me want to transition (just a little).

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:36 PM

      Thanks chica! You can totally get this look with relaxed hair too!

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    KLP, what size rollers are you using like the diameters? You can post the links to post if you have already discussed this before. There's finally a shop here in South Africa that is doing US imports so i can actually get better perm rods now.

    i STRUGGLE to get rollers e.t.c. for these new lengths that i am getting to in the shops so i want to make sure that if i am importing its the right size.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:40 PM

      That's awesome chica. Here are the sizes that I used for the look above:

      Purple (Orchid)= 5/8'' http://www.sallybeauty.com/short-perm-rods/SLNCAR34,default,pd.html#q=perm+rods&start=2

      White = 9/16" http://www.sallybeauty.com/Perm-Rods-Long/SLNCAR33,default,pd.html#q=perm+rods&start=3

      Fingers crossed that you can get your hands on some! XOXO

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    2. YvetteFebruary 26, 2015 at 2:58 AM

      Kangopie, you should tell me when you are coming to Zim. I can kill for some magnetic rollers right now :)

      KLP those curls are beautiful.

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    3. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks Yvette! Fingers crossed that you guys can get some! Order extras because if you are as clumsy as I am, you'll find a way to break the rubber string that holds the roller together. SMH.

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  5. Emprezz AbenaFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:40 PM

    KLP, thanks for the tutorials on the previous style. Once again, your style came out flawless. I'm definitely going to attempt recreating them someday.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:05 AM

      No sweat chica! Let me know when you do! I know that it will be fabulous!

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  6. HealthyHairMamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Your hairstyle is flawless as usual! how is it possible that so many different hairstyles suit you always? :-)) lovely!

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:06 AM

      Honestly, I pulled my hair up because the curls were really tight and I had cardio kickboxing on the agenda. LOL. I'm just excited that it worked out. I swear that I'm just winging it chica!

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  7. Dumsy of GGGFebruary 25, 2015 at 4:32 PM

    You keep surprising me with your updos!! They are always so on point!! Love!!! Trying to be like you girl LOL. I tried bantu knots this week and some day, I will try perm rods!! :)

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    Mmhmmn, now those are curls! Look at that definition!

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  9. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Where is the love button. You nailed it KLP.

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  10. Leah | A Relaxed GalFebruary 25, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    Your curls look awesome. Love it!

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  11. LungiFebruary 26, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Files under *hairdos to try* - and my list is growing longer each week filled with your styles! Awesome job

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  12. Lebo KutumelaFebruary 26, 2015 at 6:43 AM

    Your curls look amazing!!! its so lovely to find a product that your hair just looooves!

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  13. nerlineFebruary 26, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    I am still trying to figure out a way to copy your last hair style, like I told Keoshia! Now this one is just too beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:13 AM

      You could totally pull this style off with your marley updo!

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  14. Dotty-HuesFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    This up do is super cute.

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  15. Kris CFebruary 26, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    You are flawless with these styles! I share the same comments as each of the ladies above. I look forward to next week's style. #nopressure lol

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  16. UnknownFebruary 27, 2015 at 5:31 AM

    I wonder how you manage to get these perfect styles in every week! You inspire me but somehow I cant get myself to install rollers on my own or even Flexi Rods. How long do the curls last?

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    1. KLP @ SavingOurStrandsMarch 1, 2015 at 10:01 PM

      Hey Evalyne! This set lasted 2 days---before I went beast mode at the gym! With less sweat---I'm sure that they could last for 3-4 days

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  17. freshlengthsFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:03 PM

    I love your updo! Such cute curls <3 x

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  18. Hairlicious Inc.March 2, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Curls on fleek!! LOL. First time ever using that word and it works perfectly for what you got going on. Well done!!

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  19. AnonymousJune 28, 2016 at 6:41 AM

    Here i am back on this post a year later looking for perm rod sizes again!! even the comments have great information. Still loving it KLP.

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