Hey hey hey! Happy Sunday!
So you guys know I have been doing weekly protective styles since January. Then when I am heading out on the weekend it's probably a braid-out or a bun. But what about when I'm just here chillin' at home? Well, that's what I'm showing today.
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| after releasing last week's PS |
It usually starts Friday night. I take down my PS and detangle using either Mane 'n Tail detangler or Aubrey organics honeysuckle rose. I usually detangle with my fingers and then with a wide-tooth comb, after which I braid my hair in 4 sections and pre-poo.
Unlike some, I never pre-poo with cheapie conditioners. You see, the pre-poo for me is a chance to deep condition my hair (and sometimes it IS my DC session) and rinse-out conditioners don't deep condition. So for the pre-poo, I usually reach for (again) Aubrey's Honeysuckle rose. I add this to my hair while in the four braids, and my hair may remain this way for a few days until I'm ready to wash.
Alternately, I may mix up a bunch of DCs that I have, to pre-poo with: Queen Helene cholesterol cream, Aubrey's, + a few I picked up on vacay, add some water, EVOO and a few drops of essential oils. I also add this to my hair while it is braided. This is usually a heavier mix and I don't leave this on for the entire weekend. The longest I'd go is overnight.
Finally, when the wash rolls around, I will either shampoo or co-wash. Again, I don't release the braids for these processes. Read more about washing hair in braids here. Depending on how my hair feels, I may or may not DC, since my pre-poo is equivalent to a good deep conditioning session. Finally, after rinsing, I allow my hair to air-dry in 2 or 4 braids. Then I proceed to style for the week. And that's it.
Next up: this weekend's wash experience.
What's the state of your hair on weekends?
I have been cutting corners and Dcing on dry hair and following up with SHampoo afterwards to eliminate the getting in and out of the shower twice. I have to agree with you after Dcing with my Queen Helene mixture I don't DC again, its just not necessary.
ReplyDeleteTrue true Tomes. Most times it's just not necessary.
DeleteI'm a middle of the week washer so that I can wear my hair styled over the weekend. I really need to start washing in braids. It seems to make life easier!
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That's a good idea. My routine will be changing soon so I'll consider going that route too (mid-week washing).
DeleteIt's a God-send!
I have been washing my hair in braids too and it has been so good! Espcially and double digits post relaxer! The weekend is a full hair event! hehe
ReplyDeletelol Yes ma'am! I literally have not had a bad or long wash day up to this point and I'm 13 weeks post! I credit washing in braids for that!
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