[Hairstyle] Swooped Side Bun (Bantu Knot) | The #WashDayExperience

My flexi-rod set lasted all of 6 hours before I haphazardly pulled it up into a curly bun as I dashed into Spin class. A day later, my hair was dry as the desert and I immediately regretted not moisturizing. But it wasn't anything that a quick co-wash with Aussie 3 minute moist couldn't handle. I'm happy to report that my hair is still ridiculously moisturized and all is right with the world! LOL. This week, I decided to focus on strengthening my strands with a protein condition:

1. Extreme Deep Condition- I gently detangled my hair then applied Matrix Ultra Hydrasource Conditioner to my unwashed roots and Joico K Pak on my ends. Then I massaged my strands with extra virgin coconut oil, covered with a plastic cap and left it in overnight.
2. Tea Rinse- using 2 chamomile tea bags steeped in 2 cups of water + 2 tbsp of glycerin.
3. Air Dry- with Extra Virgin Coconut Oil applied to wet hair then wrapped in a satin scarf.
4. Leave ins- I used Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner to moisturize, my kitchenista Tangerine Vanilla Whipped Hair Butter to seal and then faux banded my hair.

The Results:
Very little shed hair? 30 minute detangling? Super moisturized hair? Check. Check. Double Check. I think that this has been my hair's best summer ever. Overnight deep conditioning with Matrix Hydrasource is definitely one of my better ideas. It's safe to say that my experiment with glycerin is actually working well. And I'm still ridiculously in love with Jessicurl Too Shea. 

Today I went with a simple side bun and swooped curly bang. Which made me realize how much I miss my big bantu knot curls! My hubby and I are celebrating our wedding anniversary this weekend, so its the perfect time to have fancy un-boring hair. Wish me luck!

How was your #WashDayExperience?

Besitos!
KLP

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[Hairstyle] Ballerina Top Knot| The #WashDayExperience

I've never been more excited to wash my hair, as I was this wash day! I missed my fullness, I missed the fluffiness, and I really missed my curls. Someone call the cops because I think that I've been abducted by aliens! I totally love my big hair more than poker straight hair! Here's how I got back to normal:

1. Extreme Deep Condition- I deep conditioned on dry using Matrix Ultra Hydrasource Conditioner. Then I massaged my stands with extra virgin coconut oil, covered with a plastic cap and left it in overnight.
2. Tea Rinse- using 2 Bamboo tea bags steeped in 2 cups of water + 2 tbsp of glycerin.
3. Air Dry- with Chi Silk Infusion applied to wet hair then wrapped in a satin scarf.
4. Leave ins- I used Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner to moisturize, my kitchenista Tangerine Vanilla Whipped Hair Butter to seal and then set my hair in bantu knots.

Results:
First, let's give a round of applause for Ulta's Liter sale! I treated myself to a couple new things, including a giant bottle of Matrix Ultra Hydrasource Conditioner. I figured that it would work just as well as my beloved Matrix Biolage Ultra-Hydrating Balm, but boy was I wrong. It was 200% BETTER. Yeah, I didn't think that was possible either! Upon application, my hair was so soft and fluffy, I really didn't know if I needed to leave it in overnight. Washing it out was like rinsing butter from my hair. It's love at first use! I went for a simple high bun this week because between workouts, chasing kids, and putting the finishing touches on a family reunion this weekend---I really don't have time to fuss with my hair.

How was your wash day?

Besitos!
KLP

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[Hairstyle] Bantu Knot Bang with Low Bun | The #WashDayExperience

Mini washing is simply a glorified co-wash. I usually rinse my hair with oil or just water, skip the shampooing, and go straight into my deep conditioning routine. No jumping in and out of the shower 20 million times to get my hair adequately clean and to rehydrated. Here's what I used to wash my hair this week: 

1. Detangled- with my fingers and a ton of organic extra virgin olive oil.
2. Extreme deep condition- Next, I hopped into the shower for 5 minutes to rinse the oil completely. Then I applied Organix Hydrating Macadamia Oil Intensive Mask. Next, I massaged organic extra virgin olive oil with a plastic cap and sat under my heat cap for 2 hours and left it in overnight.
3. Camomile Aloe Tea Rinse- After rinsing the conditioner, I applied 1 part steeped camomile tea and 1 part aloe vera gel with a tablespoon (or so) of glycerin, using a narrow tip applicator to my strands--focusing on the roots. I let it sit for a few minutes then rinsed.
4. Smoothing Treatment- I rinsed the conditioner then let a large dollop of Matrix Biolage Detangling Solution marinate on my hair for about 5 minutes. 
5. Air Dried- to 80-85% wrapped in a cotton t-shirt.
6. Leave ins- Applying the LOC(B) method, to seal in the moisture (L) into my strands, I used organic extra virgin olive oil (O), then Jessicurl Too Shea Extra Moisturizing Conditioner (C), and my kitchenista Tangerine Vanilla Whipped Hair Butter (B)as my leave ins I "faux" banded my hair to stretch roots. 

Results:
Minimal shedding, a few tangles here and there, and very well moisturized hair. I'm definitely not complaining! Again this week I'm keeping it simple with a bantu knot curl bang and a low bun. Nothing fancy at all! I've been asked several times, what I use to lay down my edges this far along in this stretch. On a good day I'll remember to use my Chi Twisted Fabric to slick down my edges. Most days---I don't. I'm so used to fuzzy edges that they just don't bother me anymore!

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