I Got That Regimen Baby !! Part Two (2 of 3)

Hello again !

Continuing from the first post about regimen..

Wait, you HAVEN”T read it ? CLICK please… then come back.

Now before I start, I must remind you that having a regimen is great, but one must remember that the best thing a curlie can do is LISTEN to her hair. 

Do what shes asks and you’re in business ! 

In the previous post I laid out the basics of a hair care regimen and I also listed 10 components to keep in mind when forming your own. I will be going over the first 5 in this post and the last 5 in another post. :)

Deciding how frequently you will do certain aspects of a regimen is the next step.  (While keeping in mind to listen to your hairs needs.

Everything that follows are just guidelines, you should do what are comfortable with. It’s your choice. I am just the provider of the information. :0)

Let’s get started!

   1.How often to wash your hair   Weekly, Bi-weekly

I, personally, wash my hair with a moisturizing shampoo every 1-1/2 weeks. There are regimens that wash every week and some every two. My kinks start to get a little attitude-y if I go any longer than 1 ½ weeks. Sometimes I opt to use Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) instead of a moisturizing shampoo.

  2.   How often to clarify your hair  Monthly 

I clarify my hair monthly with my “Natural Hair Reset Button” lol or as normal people call it… Bentonite Clay. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Bentonite Clay. It’s amazing. It basically detoxes your hair and rids it of all the gunk.  You can also clarify with ACV, or a clarifying shampoo.

       3.   How often to deep condition  Weekly

I will always always always deep condition or do some type of treatment to my hair weekly. You can deep condition on dry hair or wet hair. This is your preference. I have done both. When I first combed out locs, I liked conditioning on dry hair because I felt like my hair just soaked up all the goodness.  On the flip side, when I would deep condition after a fresh cleansing, I loved it.

  4. How often to have protein/moisture treatments Monthly

I try to switch between treatments monthly. Most times I am doing a moisture treatment. When doing protein treatments, be aware of protein overload which results in dry, brittle, hair.    

     
       5. How to style it to retain the most length/Protective styling 
       Protective styling(PS) is a great way to retain length, also not having “Hand in Hair” Syndrome works as well.
      You know, sitting there absent mindedly twirling a curlie ?
       Yep, Hand in Hair Syndrome.
      There is a bit of debate as to whether one should PS all the time to retain length, or to be able to let the fro fly free !
      Again, this is up to you.

       I am a 50/50 type of gal. Unless I put in mini-twists or mini-braids—I usually leave these types of styles in for a month.

       Even though you are protective styling , whether with your hair, weave, wig, or extensions, it is KEY to remember to care for the hair you have. This means daily moisture and sealing, along with caring for your ends.  They are the oldest part of your hair and the most fragile.

 I hope this proves helpful ! Don't be overwhelmed, this are all just things to keep in mind.

Please, by all means, formulate a regimen that works best for you !

                                            Stay tuned for the final  six components ! 

P.S. I will recap all three posts for easy referencing including a sample regimen that you can save!