Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Wash Day @ 21 Weeks Post

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Today’s wash day is all about simplicity! I was not in the mood to do my hair for the day so all I wanted to do was relax. I know that I needed protein badly because my scalp was getting really sensitive. I grabbed some products and proceeded with my wash day:
[1] I detangled my hair with my fingers only.
[2] I proceeded to apply ORS Hair Mayonnaise within 4 sections.

I got this product at a discounted price from Walmart. I smelled the product and it smelled really weird to me but it was a better smell than the Organics by Africa’s Best Hair Mayonnaise that I usually buy. My first encounter with this Hair Mayonnaise wasn't good. My hair felt a bit stiff even though I did not have protein overload. This time, my hair immediately had slip and a little bit of product went a long way. I was really impressed.
[3] I DC without heat using 45 minutes using a shower cap.
[4] I ran to the shower and rinsed the conditioner out under warm water. My hair felt really good. I was a bit curious to see how my hair would take if I use a moisturizing conditioner to balance out my hair. I did this by applying Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Moisturizing Conditioner and put back on the same shower cap until I was finished washing.

I regret this!

My hair felt very weird after rinsing this out. My hair felt a bit stiff and I did not like that feeling.
[5] I t-shirt dried my hair for 25 minutes and my hair was still a bit soaked. Is that good or bad?
[6] I proceeded to do the LOC method on my hair using Shea Butter and BB Hair Moisturizer. I did not use any water since my hair was still wet.
[7] I decided to do another braid out. The final thing I did was applied Simplicity Hair Oil to my edges and nape and proceeded to bed.
Overall, this wash day was great. What I learned from this wash day is that I do not have to use a moisturizing conditioner after I do a protein treatment. In the morning, my hair was really soft and still moisturized. I loved it.


I’m sorry for this late post but your girl got LAZY! Trust me, I’m working on it!!







How was your recent wash day?


The Wash Day Experience

11 comments:

  1. Your braid out looks beautiful! Looks like Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Moisturizing Conditioner was moisturizing enough for your hair! I love that stuff too!

    How do you care for your braidout at night?

    Thanks for sharing your #washdayexperience chica!

    KLP @ SavingOurStrands

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    1. Thank you KLP! I re-braid it at night. I'm trying to get faster at it and so far its going well!

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  2. It's great that you learnt something new about your hair on your wash day. I love your braid out.

    Lungi @ HHDC

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    1. Thank you Lungi! This is my favorite protective style now

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  3. I think that the herbal essence conditioner also has a bit of protein if I remember correctly. That might have caused the stiffness.

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    1. I'll have to reread the ingredients because I believe that the condition and does not have it but thank you so much for letting me know :)

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    2. I'll have to reread the ingredients because I believe that the condition and does not have it but thank you so much for letting me know :)

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  6. Would you use the HE again given it didn't leave you with the feeling you'd hoped for? Your end results looks great so kudos!!!

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    1. Thank you! But yes. I love HE conditioners. I'm just not going to use it after protein treatments. It works well as a co-wash.

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