Mini Wash

The sun setting on my last night on holiday

Protein Powered Mini Wash

I wanted to give my hair a quick shot of protein before I relax later this week to strengthen my hair after days of co-washing on holiday. Moisture overload is real! I totally didn't feel like doing a full wash (read: hopping in and out of the shower several times); Enter my quickie protein packed mini wash: 

Pre-wash Shed Hair

1. 

   Wash Day Products

   Detangled carefully and gently using my Magic Star Jumbo Rake seamless comb.
   
2. Extreme Deep Condition- with JBCO and my essential oil blend on my scalp then a mix of One 'n Only Argan Oil Restorative Mask and Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Instant Recovery Mask  on the length of my hair. I coated the ends of my hair with Grapeseed oil, covered with a plastic cap, and DIY Steamed an hour.
3. Tea Rinse- with 2 green tea bags steeped in 2 cups of water. I applied to my hair using a narrow tip applicator, let it sit for a few minutes, then rinsed.
4. Smoothing Treatment- Next, I applied a dollop of Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment, massaged it in from root to tip for a minute or two then rinsed. 
5. Air Dried- 80% with a cotton t-shirt



Hair after applying EDC

6. Leave-ins- Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner and Chi Silk Infusion. I really loved this combo from my last wash and wanted to try it again. 

Results:  
More of the usual big fluffy hair. I really love the way that my curly roots spring up at the delight of moisture. I'm praying that my ends are in good shape and that I don't get the urge to snip more than 1/2 inch after my touch up. Keyda's threatened to stone me if I do. Ha-ha! I'm excited that I made it heat free for 8 weeks. I don't remember how long I went heat free last stretch, but this time felt easier. Thanks to all of your suggestions, I'm going with ORS Olive Oil Lye Relaxer. Fingers crossed that my hair loves it!

Besitos!
KLP

Healthy Hair Insight: Rise and Shine with Great Healthy Hair

Healthy Hair Insight

As an uber busy mom of too little ones, sometimes I just don't have the time (or energy) to treat my hair with the time and attention it deserves. So, I have to resort to desperate measures. Here are 6 ways that I care for my hair while I some beauty sleep!

1. Pineapple- sleeping with straightened or curls up in a loose pony (tuck straightened hair into a big bun to create beach waves) to reduce tangles and preserves curls. I forgo a hair tie and simply clip ends with bobby pin or my new fave Colortrak Safari Croc Clips to prevent those annoying wrinkles that appear when I use regular hair clips.
2. Overnight deep condition- add just a little Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Conditioning Balm to hair before bed. Bun and cover with a plastic cap then satin scarf. Rinse in the am for super moisturized tresses.
3. Infuse Moisture with a humidifier- back into hair that processing has made porous and dry by spritzing a little It's a 10 Miracle Leave-In overnight plus running a humidifier for a light overnight steam session
4. Satins got your back- Satin and silk create less friction and smooth out cuticles while smoothing to counter frizziness. Sleep on a satin pillowcase.
5. Roll with it- moisturize strands lighting and roll large sections around flexi rods for a lush bouncing texture perfect down up pulled up in your fave updo.
6. Wicked Waves- double strand twist 2" sections all over then secure with satin rollers. Sleep tight and wake with tousled waves.

How do you save time and energy in your hair regimen?

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Besitos!
KLP

Sassy Style Wanted

Ayudame! I have my families spring photos scheduled for this weekend and I need some style inspiration. Luckily (Not luck at all actually. I pushed my relaxer day back two weeks just for this), I'll be freshly texlaxed and flat ironed for the event. The photo shot is outside, near our lake and the high temp will be about 55°F. In the past, I usually go for the sleek and straight look, but I think that I might want to switch it up a bit this time. Should I add volume? Maybe an updo? Ay dios!  I really don't know what to do.

Any suggestions?

Besitos
KLP