So I have to wait til this weekend to wash and dc my hair. I'm going to treat my hair to a nice little pampering session.
Tried a braidout [awful.] Had to be brushed into a ponytail. [Hair increasing in length and thickness!] Looked so bad .. the hair was not sleek .. but whatever.
Trying Keishas baggying method tonight.
I'll probably do a scalp massage Friday night.
DC on Saturday.
Airdry and Flatiron Sunday.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Things We Learn ..
-There is no way in hell I can NOT moisturizing deep condition. Preferably weekly.
-I shouldn't comb my wet hair. Only damp. Or dry.
-Don't wash and flatiron midweekly. It messes up the schedule.
-Do hair every weekend. Period.
-I shouldn't comb my wet hair. Only damp. Or dry.
-Don't wash and flatiron midweekly. It messes up the schedule.
-Do hair every weekend. Period.
Mid-Week Washing ..
I guess I jinxed it with that last post, because that Monday my hair dried out, and got all dirty and yucky under my fingernails when I scratched it.
So today I sent my dad to get:
Motions CPR Conditioner
Paddle Brush
Aphogee Intensive Treatment[not in a bottle, in a little packet, idk ?]
And umm .. I think that's all ?
Whatever.
Anyways, I washed with my Garnier Fructis, conditioned with the Motions, and Quickie-Conditioned with the Garnier Fructis conditioner, but I think I definetely needed a moisturizing deep conditioner. Next time, I'll probably pre-poo with the Motions.
I applied a small amount of Biosilk, Garnier Fructis moisturizer, and Elasta QP Sheen, and mixed in my palm, on dripping wet hair.
Gonna let airdry now. Then blowdry on cool for 5 minutes or so. Then flatiron.
So today I sent my dad to get:
Motions CPR Conditioner
Paddle Brush
Aphogee Intensive Treatment[not in a bottle, in a little packet, idk ?]
And umm .. I think that's all ?
Whatever.
Anyways, I washed with my Garnier Fructis, conditioned with the Motions, and Quickie-Conditioned with the Garnier Fructis conditioner, but I think I definetely needed a moisturizing deep conditioner. Next time, I'll probably pre-poo with the Motions.
I applied a small amount of Biosilk, Garnier Fructis moisturizer, and Elasta QP Sheen, and mixed in my palm, on dripping wet hair.
Gonna let airdry now. Then blowdry on cool for 5 minutes or so. Then flatiron.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Weekly Update.
So it's officially been 7 days, and I don't know why my scalp isn't itching like crazy, because that usually starts around day 5, but my hairs okay. Not all bouncy, I'll probably wear it out once this week, then updos for the rest. I may try a twistout on Wednesday or Thursday night. Not sure yet, we'll see.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Garnier Fructis Leave-In
Garnier Fructis Leave-In Conditioning Cream [Sleek and Shine] is my new favorite moisturizer when heat styling. I've been using it daily and it's keep my hair moisturized and soft without weighing it down. I tried it before when airdrying and hated it. I was using Profectiv BreakFree Daily Leavein Strengthener [pink jar] but it starting breaking my ends off. I think it was too much protein for a daily basis. Maybe it can become a leave-in after washing.
Airdrying vs. Heat Styling.
Heat Styling-
Hair is so much softer, more manageable, no breakage, easier to handle, looks cuter.
Airdrying-
Hair is crunchy, dry, and thick at the roots.
Heat Styling is better for me which leads me to my next point .. [new post.]
Hair is so much softer, more manageable, no breakage, easier to handle, looks cuter.
Airdrying-
Hair is crunchy, dry, and thick at the roots.
Heat Styling is better for me which leads me to my next point .. [new post.]
Friday, February 15, 2008
BasicBrainstorming and Notes to Myself ...
Revised Regimen for February 2008
-Wash every 7 to 12 days. DC.
-Airdry and flatiron.
-Brush back, moisturize, tie up.
Details:
-After approximately 5-7 days, do twistouts, braidouts, or buns for the remaining 3-5 days.
Wash Day:
-Massage scalp with oil.
-Overnight Dry DC
-Wash hair. 5 minute rinse conditioner.
-Apply Biosilk while still soaking wet.
-Airdry hanging straight down.
-More Biosilk. Very little Profectiv.
-Flatiron. [Get at least one weeks wear.]
Twistouts:
-First attempt [moisturize and do about 5-7 flat twists overnight.]
Buns:
Moisturize and use the Vaseline method.
I Need:
-Porosity Control.
-More ORS Replenishing Packs.
-Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Treatment.
-Motions CPR.
Hair Goals for February 2008-
Work on regimen.
Continue attempting crown and nape care.
See if regimen above's a keeper.
Hair Goals for 2008-
Make APL. [Approx. 1.5 to 2 inches.]
Should be there by June/July.
Full APL by December.
Crown and Nape Challenge.
Learn to cornrow [or at least improve.]
Thicken up hair.
Brainstorming ...
Also, make measuring growth shirt.
-Feb. 11
[blowdried, flatiron, washed, dc'ed]
-Weekend of 16.
[attempt twistout] if that doesn't go good, vaseline challenge for rest of weekend.
-Feb. 17
[wash, dc, airdry, flatiron]
-If can't master twistouts, use weekends to grease ends. Then continue with regimen on Sunday.
If time is short, or hair is not excessively dry or dirty, push back to Wednesday.
Notes: [February 13th, 2008]
Hair tips currently reach the very tip of gray stripe. [About 1.5 inches to go.] <~ til end of stripe [almost APL]
Almost Full APL would be the middle or bottom of next white stripe. [About 2 inches.] <~ til end of stripe. [basically full APL.]
Hair does not respond well to any stretches exceeding 13 weeks.
Profectiv BreakFree[pink jar] may be too much protein to use to moisturize with daily. Consider using as leave-in.
Find protein-less moisturizer. Slow down on it for next 2 weeks, and see.
Low-Manipulation !
-Wash every 7 to 12 days. DC.
-Airdry and flatiron.
-Brush back, moisturize, tie up.
Details:
-After approximately 5-7 days, do twistouts, braidouts, or buns for the remaining 3-5 days.
Wash Day:
-Massage scalp with oil.
-Overnight Dry DC
-Wash hair. 5 minute rinse conditioner.
-Apply Biosilk while still soaking wet.
-Airdry hanging straight down.
-More Biosilk. Very little Profectiv.
-Flatiron. [Get at least one weeks wear.]
Twistouts:
-First attempt [moisturize and do about 5-7 flat twists overnight.]
Buns:
Moisturize and use the Vaseline method.
I Need:
-Porosity Control.
-More ORS Replenishing Packs.
-Aphogee 2 Minute Keratin Treatment.
-Motions CPR.
Hair Goals for February 2008-
Work on regimen.
Continue attempting crown and nape care.
See if regimen above's a keeper.
Hair Goals for 2008-
Make APL. [Approx. 1.5 to 2 inches.]
Should be there by June/July.
Full APL by December.
Crown and Nape Challenge.
Learn to cornrow [or at least improve.]
Thicken up hair.
Brainstorming ...
Also, make measuring growth shirt.
-Feb. 11
[blowdried, flatiron, washed, dc'ed]
-Weekend of 16.
[attempt twistout] if that doesn't go good, vaseline challenge for rest of weekend.
-Feb. 17
[wash, dc, airdry, flatiron]
-If can't master twistouts, use weekends to grease ends. Then continue with regimen on Sunday.
If time is short, or hair is not excessively dry or dirty, push back to Wednesday.
Notes: [February 13th, 2008]
Hair tips currently reach the very tip of gray stripe. [About 1.5 inches to go.] <~ til end of stripe [almost APL]
Almost Full APL would be the middle or bottom of next white stripe. [About 2 inches.] <~ til end of stripe. [basically full APL.]
Hair does not respond well to any stretches exceeding 13 weeks.
Profectiv BreakFree[pink jar] may be too much protein to use to moisturize with daily. Consider using as leave-in.
Find protein-less moisturizer. Slow down on it for next 2 weeks, and see.
Low-Manipulation !
Monday, February 11, 2008
Shopping List
-Chi Silk Infusion
-Aphogee Hardcore Protein Treatment
-Protein Conditioner [Motions CPR]
-Silk Scarves.
-More elastics.
-Headbands and Clips.
-Another wide-toothed comb.
-Paddle Brush.
-Aphogee Hardcore Protein Treatment
-Protein Conditioner [Motions CPR]
-Silk Scarves.
-More elastics.
-Headbands and Clips.
-Another wide-toothed comb.
-Paddle Brush.
Sorry Bootcamp. Maybe Session 4.
I'm going to testrun this for the month of February, and if I see any adverse effects or no positive ones, then I'll figure something else out because this current "regimen" isn't working. It is for length, but not for health.
Because of constant wrapping for 3 weeks, my left side in the front is pretty broken off. It doesn't look too bad, but when all hair is down you can see a difference.
The bunning doesn't seem to be helping this because the broken side really doesn't reach, if has to be brushed to death, as does the front and nape and the crown is still broken because that's always been a bad spot, yet I continue to put my ponytails right there.
In o6 and o7, my hairdresser at the time had my hair pretty healthy. Could've been better, but, no real complaints. Her main flaw was just that she was extremely scissor happy. I used to get either wet wraps, or blowout and flatiron every other week. I never moisturized EVER except with Biosilk or grease [yikes.] to preserve the swang. I usually only washed on visit days [double yikes.] yet, I still retained length. Granted, not too much because of her scissor happy ways, but length, nevertheless.
While I wouldn't do this today, my hair does well with low-manipulation and heat, so I'm pretty confident that an airdry and flatiron weekly wouldn't do any harm ESPECIALLY paired with prepoo's, DC's and moisturizing my ends daily. I am still skeptical to doing it every week, but my hair must be washed after about 6 days.
I will continue to wear my hair down without wrapping. I have recently adapted and tweaked Sylver 2's method of brushing straight back, tying down, folding scarf under slightly for a bump, and putting a bonnet on. I will be faithful about low-manipulation, probably will stop putting a comb in my bag. And will moisturize ends daily.
As I said, I will continue to wear it down through February, to test it and not to mess with the broken areas and edges that get brushed to death with buns.
Also, I have recently adopted Mook's Nape Grow Out method. She moisturizes the nape, the cornrows it and secures it with a hairpin. I can't cornrow very well, but it won't be seen so I will take down once a week. Wish me luck. I'll try to update weekly. Big post at the end of February.
Because of constant wrapping for 3 weeks, my left side in the front is pretty broken off. It doesn't look too bad, but when all hair is down you can see a difference.
The bunning doesn't seem to be helping this because the broken side really doesn't reach, if has to be brushed to death, as does the front and nape and the crown is still broken because that's always been a bad spot, yet I continue to put my ponytails right there.
In o6 and o7, my hairdresser at the time had my hair pretty healthy. Could've been better, but, no real complaints. Her main flaw was just that she was extremely scissor happy. I used to get either wet wraps, or blowout and flatiron every other week. I never moisturized EVER except with Biosilk or grease [yikes.] to preserve the swang. I usually only washed on visit days [double yikes.] yet, I still retained length. Granted, not too much because of her scissor happy ways, but length, nevertheless.
While I wouldn't do this today, my hair does well with low-manipulation and heat, so I'm pretty confident that an airdry and flatiron weekly wouldn't do any harm ESPECIALLY paired with prepoo's, DC's and moisturizing my ends daily. I am still skeptical to doing it every week, but my hair must be washed after about 6 days.
I will continue to wear my hair down without wrapping. I have recently adapted and tweaked Sylver 2's method of brushing straight back, tying down, folding scarf under slightly for a bump, and putting a bonnet on. I will be faithful about low-manipulation, probably will stop putting a comb in my bag. And will moisturize ends daily.
As I said, I will continue to wear it down through February, to test it and not to mess with the broken areas and edges that get brushed to death with buns.
Also, I have recently adopted Mook's Nape Grow Out method. She moisturizes the nape, the cornrows it and secures it with a hairpin. I can't cornrow very well, but it won't be seen so I will take down once a week. Wish me luck. I'll try to update weekly. Big post at the end of February.
Rickelle's Bomb Blowout
I'm not suggesting anyone copy my method-- I just need to remember this for future references.
For about 3 or 4 days leading up to the blowout, I greased the ends of my hair. Then, at night, I rewet them, and greased again and continued with the bunning.
On wash day, I massaged with my Dr. Miracles Oil, then washed with a clarifying shampoo. I deep condition with plastic cap for about 3 or 4 hours. [Note: Tub was extremely grimy from grease and oil, took 30 minutes worth of scrubbing.] When I rinsed, ends were like butter. Soft, but not mushy.
Then, while still soaking wet, I applied Biosilk Silk Therapy to hair. And towel dried a bit. Separated into sections and blowdried with soft boar bristle brush. [Note: Didn't have much affect, but it was already midnight and I have school] I didn't really get the roots straight. Applied the smallest drop of Profectiv BreakFree [pink jar] to ends, and more Biosilk. Then separated into the smallest sections and flatironed. I went over hair, then combed with a rattail comb and then usually went over again for a couple of seconds. Brushed straight back, tied scarf on and the next morning voila.
Which shall lead me to my next point [see next post.]
For about 3 or 4 days leading up to the blowout, I greased the ends of my hair. Then, at night, I rewet them, and greased again and continued with the bunning.
On wash day, I massaged with my Dr. Miracles Oil, then washed with a clarifying shampoo. I deep condition with plastic cap for about 3 or 4 hours. [Note: Tub was extremely grimy from grease and oil, took 30 minutes worth of scrubbing.] When I rinsed, ends were like butter. Soft, but not mushy.
Then, while still soaking wet, I applied Biosilk Silk Therapy to hair. And towel dried a bit. Separated into sections and blowdried with soft boar bristle brush. [Note: Didn't have much affect, but it was already midnight and I have school] I didn't really get the roots straight. Applied the smallest drop of Profectiv BreakFree [pink jar] to ends, and more Biosilk. Then separated into the smallest sections and flatironed. I went over hair, then combed with a rattail comb and then usually went over again for a couple of seconds. Brushed straight back, tied scarf on and the next morning voila.
Which shall lead me to my next point [see next post.]
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