Mini Wash

Hola Chicas!

Good news: I have 2.5 inches of super rizada roots. Bad news: I have 2.5 inches of super rizada roots. Ha-ha! I'm still sticking to my decision to relax in a few weeks after my vacay, but I pray daily that I won't regret it. Instead of fighting with my hair, attempting to coax it into sleek and smooth styles, instead I'm going to work with what I have. I'm thinking that a flexi-rod, braid-out, and bantu knot set will be the way to go. I naturally have big hair and the Florida humidity is only going to make it bigger. Then, if worst comes to worst, I'll pull it up into a big ol bun! So, for the next few days, I think that I'll practice so that I can brush up on my technique. Any suggestions will be appreciated! On to my wash day:

Wash Day Products

(0) Detangled with my magic rake in vertical sections.   
(1) Extreme deep condition with Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner, my essential oil blend, and a little JBCO on my scalp. Plus a 3-1 ratio of Nexxus Hydralight Weightless Moisture Conditioner and Roux Porosity Control Conditioner on the length of my hair. I massaged a little EVCO through my strands, covered with a plastic cap and sat under my heat cap for an hour.  
(2) Tea Rinse with 2 green tea bags steeped 2 cups of water. I rinsed the conditioner thoroughly. Applied the tea rinse with a narrow tip applicator bottle and then let it sit on my hair for 5 minutes while in the shower.
(3) Smoothing treatment with Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment. I rinsed the tea and massage a dollop of conditioner to my strands.
(4) Air dried with a cotton t-shirt until my hair was about 80% dry.  (5) Leave Ins- I detangled using the 2 comb method while adding a little Jessicurl's Too Shea Conditioner and Grapeseed oil to each section. Then I pulled my hair into a loose bun and tied it up with a satin scarf to get my roots to lay down. 

Results: 

Shed hair

A little more of the same ol same ol. Which at this point in my stretch---is a good thing. I did a good detangle the day before my wash which left me with just a few strands of shed hair in the shower. YAY! I'm glad that I gave Nexxus Hydralight Weightless Moisture Conditioner another try. I love the smell and the slip that it provided. I was actually shocked at how smooth and fluffy my hair felt after I rinsed. A girl could definitely get used to that feeling. Thanks Keyda--your review was on point! If I found it on sale (and I had a coupon again) I'd definitely repurchase to keep in rotation. My hair was fairly easy to detangle and Jessicurl Too Shea Conditioner gave my roots a nice boost of moisture. 

How was your last wash day? 

Besitos!
KLP

Simple SOS Fluff --Art Convention!

Hola Chicas!

The Art Convention in DC was very lovely... I realized halfway in there that I was not able to take pictures of items! :( But anyhooo I did see some lovely unique hair pieces but they were expensive!! (Of course!) However, there was more art pieces....lovely! Should always think about taking in the arts! :D

I put some rolos in my hair over night ...and it added a bounce to my hair! I did not use heat either...except for the little blow dry due to my quick exit from wash day!

Added a simple clip


I had a great time! How was your weekend!?


Muahz
Keyda

Wash Day

Notes: Hello hydration! My hair was incredibly soft and smooth all week. Even after daily drenching workouts, my roots and edges were in pretty good shape for 7 weeks post relaxer. 

(0) Detangled with my Magic Star Jumbo Rake. Today, off a whim, I detangled in vertical sections instead of horizontal. I'm not sure if it matters, but I was 95% tangle free by the time that I went to roller set. I thnk that I'll give that method another try next wash day.
(1) (Protein Power) Pre-poo with Philip Kingsley Flaky/Itchy Scalp Toner, my essential oil blend, Mizani Renew Strength Reconstructing Masque, and Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Instant Recovery Mask. Covered with a warm towel for a little steam session then plastic cap and sat under the hooded dryer for about 30 minutes.
(2) Shampooed with Matrix Biolage Hydratherapie Hydrating Shampoo
(3) Green Tea Rinse with 2 tea bags and 2 cups of water
(4) Smoothing Treatment- massaged Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment into my hair and let sit for about 5 minutes
(5) Extreme Deep Condition with Matrix Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm + a little more Argan Oil and then sat under the hooded dryer for an hour. I rinsed with cool water.
(6) Leave-ins- It's a 10 (without Keratin)+ Chi Silk Infusion
(7) Air dry- Partly then rolos
(8) Flat ironed my roots lightly

Results: This winter, my goal was to develop a formula to increase my hair's moisture and decrease the amount of shedding that I usually do in preparation for the spring and summer. Every spring, I shed like a mad man, so the more strands I save today, the better. I want my regimen to be proactive rather than reactive. I was so tempted to stop after rinsing out the smoothing treatment because my hair felt great. Smooth--check! Silky---check! Detangled---Check! But then I thought about my summer goals and I slapped on some more conditioner and popped a squat under the hooded dryer. I partly air dried today then roller set because I didn't want to use too much direct heat but I also wanted straight hair this upcoming week. Roller sets give me that option. The keys to a successful roller set is taut tension on the hair from the roller, smooth ends, ensuring that your hair is completely dry before removing the roller. I'd love to do more roller sets but its hard to find the time to sit under the dryer until my rolos are dry! I planned on taking tons of pics...then I forgot. Don't shoot me! 

How was your wash day?
 
Un mil besitos!

KLP