I was looking through my blog the other day and noticed that I still had my old regimen from Fall of 2010 up. There were lots of products listed that I haven’t used in ages so I figured it was time to update it. Here is my current regimen and products list. I may make some changes (I always do) but this is what is working for me right now.
NOTE: where products are bulleted I just use one of the items listed
Pre-Cleanse
Shampoo-1-2 times per week
- Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo
- TheraNeem Naturals Moisture Therapy Shampoo (sulfate free)
- KeraCare Dry & Itchy Scalp Anti-Dandruff Moisturizing Shampoo
- Neutrogena Triple Moisture Cream Lather Shampoo
- Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner
- Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
- Oil Rinse-I use grapeseed, olive or coconut oil. I sometimes do this in place of deep conditioning. This step also helps with detangling.
- Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse (ACV)-I do this step after using shampoo to help my hair get back to a normal pH. I either do the rinse before or after applying conditioner
I detangle while my hair is soaking wet and saturated with conditioner. The hair is parted in four sections. I start by finger combing and then use a denman brush on each section. I do this 2-3 times per week when wearing wash n’ go’s or once per week if wearing stretched styles.- Hot Oil Treatment with Coconut, Olive or Grapeseed Oils
- Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture conditioner with Honey or Olive Oil added
Moisturizers*
- Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
- Aloe & Veg. Glycerin Spray (homemade)
- Paul Mitchell “The Conditioner” Leave-in
- Garnier Fructis Leave-in (for heat styling)
- Hollywood Beauty Olive Creme
- Coconut Oil mixed with Castor Oil
- Olive Oil
- Shea Butter
- Grapeseed Oil
- Eco Gels-The Pink version and Argan Oil (red)
- Kinky Curly Curling Custard
- Curls Unleashed Take Command Curl Defining Creme (trial)
*I always use my Paul Mitchell The Conditioner Leave-in under a curl definer for added softnes and moisture
Styling*
What I add to my Henna mix
- Green Tea and Water (enough to make it the right consistency)
- Olive Oil (usually add this right before application)
- Lemon Juice (when I want more color)
I sometimes add powder to darken the hair and maintain curls. For my Indigo mix I only add water and a little salt. For each step (henna & indigo) I make sure to co-wash after rinsing out. This helps to keep the hair soft.
You introduced me to the Hollywood Beauty Olive Oil Creme and i LOVE it…I've been looking for something to moisturize my hair and nothing worked until that so thank you.. You've made tremendous progress and you're an inspiration as I'm getting along on my journey.. HHJ 🙂
So great to hear that it worked for you too. I keep it stocked…lol! Thanks for stickin' around and reading my blog. I appreciate it 🙂
Of course 🙂 I'm just getting started on my own HHJ so I have a lot of learning to do. I appreciate it tons – I used to go to the salon weekly without fail for about 12 years (seems ridiculous now when I think of it..lol). Anyway, without blogs like yours I'd be completely clueless….I'm slowly going back to read all your old postings… You've had an awesome journey which is so inspiring. Continued HHJ to you 🙂