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So basically this is where I will document my hair care routine :-)
In terms of products I expect a bit of trial and error over the coming months to try and figure out what my hair likes, and I will be making use of a local salon to assist in my hair care efforts in the early stages until I get better at doing my hair myself.
The basic principles I'm going to be incorporating into my new "regimen" are:
MAINTENANCE
- Regular moisturising and sealing with oil
- Wrapping hair at night and sleeping in a silk bonnett
- Doing a hot oil treatment before shampooing
- Washing (with gentle shampoo) and deep conditioning (for moisture) at least once per week
- Fortnightly "light" protein conditioning
- Monthly clarifying/chelating
- Using an intensive protein treatment every 4-6 weeks
RELAXER & COLOUR
- I currently relax my hair every 6-8 week and I'm not sure if "stretching" the intervals is right for me/my hair because as soon as it "needs" relaxing I start to get a lot of breakage - maybe once it's healthier that won't be the case any more.
- I permanently coloured by hair at the end of 2011, I don't plan on permanently colouring it again until it's in better condition (if ever) but I do use a "quasi" colour on it 2 weeks after relaxing (and get a salon reconstructor treatment at the same time).
PRODUCTS
These are the products I will be starting with:
1. Weekly gentle cleansing (sulfate-free) shampoo & co-wash conditioner
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· KeraCare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
· Alberto Balsam Coconut & Lychee Conditioner |
2. Weekly moisturising deep conditioners
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· KeraCare Humecto
· Superdrug Coconut and Sweet Almond Intensive Conditioner |
3. Leave-in conditioners
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· Moisture - KeraCare Leave-In Conditioner
· Protein - Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Reconstructurizer
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4. Fortnightly moderate protein conditioner
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· Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
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5. Intense protein treatment (4-6 weekly)
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· Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment and Balancing Moisturizer
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6. Monthly clarifying/chelating shampoo
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· Aphogee Shampoo for Damaged Hair
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7. Daily water based moisturiser
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· Sofn'Free Curl Moisturizing Spray
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8. Daily sealing oil & pre-poo hot oil treatment
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· KeraCare Essential Oils
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9. Heat and colour protectors
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· John Frieda Frizz-Ease with Thermal Protection
· KeraCare SilknSeal Blowdry Serum
· KeraCare SilknSeal Spray
· Pantene Pro V Colour Seal Concentrate |
10. Smoothing/holding product
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· KeraCare Edge Tamer
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11. Setting lotion/foam
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· Creme of Nature Argon Oil Foaming Wrap Lotion
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