Regimens

A running list of my regimens/products/tools at various stages of my journey

Month 18 +: 

I no longer do daily WNG's because of the tangles. I usually lean towards braid outs and try and stretch my style for as long as possible (currently up to day 4).

1-2x Per Week Co-wash then Twist or Braid out:

·        Conditioner: Tresseme Naturals

·        Deep Condition: Aussie 3 Min. Miracle, Giovanni Avocado Olive Oil 

·        (currently testing a few DC's)

·        LOC Method

-         Leave-In: Kinky Curly Knot Today

-         Oil: DIY Mix (Avocado, Sweet Almond, Castor, Jamaican Black Castor, & Jojoba)

-         Styler: Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream

·        Cream/Butter: Avocado Butter 

·        Twist/Braid

·        Dry finger detangle, I will use coconut oil if I need to)

As Needed:

·        Cleanse: Homemade Co-wash (Water, Castille Soap & Conditioner)

·        Clarify: Apple Cider Vinegar & Dr. Bronner's Conditioning Rinse (will 

·        repurchase the conditioning rinse once I finish it)

·        Follow with the steps noted above in for weekly wash

Oils:

·        Avocado

·        Sweet Almond

·        Castor

·        Jamaican Black Castor

·        Jojoba

·        Coconut

Gel:

·        Clear Eco Styler & Aloe Vera Gel & My own mix using these two + oils

Tools: Wide Tooth Combs, Hair Pins, Soft Brush (Edges)

Month 14 +:

I no longer do daily WNG's because of the tangles. I usually lean towards braid outs and try and stretch my style for as long as possible (currently up to day 4).

2x per Week:

·        Conditioner: Tresseme Naturals/Vo5

·        Styler: Clear Eco Styler, Oil of choice & BB Oil Moisturizer

1x Monthly:

·        Wash: Homemade Co-wash (Water, Castille Soap & Vo5 Conditioner)

·        Clarify: Apple Cider Vinegar & Dr. Bronner's Conditioning Rinse

·        Deep Condition: Some homemade conditioner

1x every 6 Weeks:

·        Aphogee Protein Treatment

·        Shea Moisture Deep Moisture Shampoo

·        Cantu Leave-In Deep Conditioner

Oils:

·        Avocado

·        Sweet Almond

·        Castor

·        Jamaican Black Castor

·        Jojoba

·        Coconut

Tools: Wide Tooth Combs, Hair Pins, Brush (Edges)

Methods: Switched to Braid Outs, Pineapple Method for Stretching

Month 6-12: TWA (Teeny Weeny Afro):

Daily Wash & Go:

·        Conditioner

·        Gel (edges only if I desire)

1x Monthly:

·        Co-Wash and Deep Condition

My products:

·        Vo5 Conditioner (used daily for wash & go's)

·        Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave In

·        Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel

·        Dr. Bronner's Peppermint Castille Soap mixed with Tresseme Naturals (homemade co-wash used for cleaning)

·        Nothing But Co-Wash - no longer my co-wash of choice, but I will use it until it's finished

·        Dr. Bronner's Style Creme

·        Dr. Bronner's Conditioning Rinse (used to clarify the hair)

·        Homemade Deep Conditioner (Mayo, Honey & Egg)

Things to Note:

·        My styling tools - diffuser, wide tooth combs/modified denman brush for detangling, soft bristle brush      for smoothing edges for certain looks

·        I don't use shampoo - Curly Girl Method

·        Finger detangling doesn't work with my curly hair; I will use a wide tooth comb while my hair is wet and covered in conditioner

·        I only do my hair in morning

·        I don't have a problem retaining moisture so I no longer wet my hair and apply oil in the evening

·        I use a mixture of Jamaican Black Castor Oil & Jojoba Oil to seal in moisture if needed

·        I sleep with a satin bonnet

Month 1-6: TWA (Teeny Weeny Afro): 

Daily Wash & Go:

·        Conditioner

·        Gel

1x Monthly:

·        Co-Wash and Deep Condition

My products:

·        Vo5 Conditioner (used daily for wash & go's)

·        Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel

·        Nothing But Co-Wash

·        Tresseme Naturals

·        Homemade Deep Conditioner (Mayo, Honey & Egg)

Things to Note:

·        I don't use styling tools - no blow dryers, flat irons, or brushes

·        I don't use shampoo

·        I detangle with my fingers in the shower; I will use a comb during my monthly detangle session

·        I only do my hair in morning

·        If my hair is dry at the end of the day, I will mist with water

·        and apply conditioner

·        I sleep with a satin bonnet

No-go’s for my hair:

*Products that I tried but was not wowed with and either discontinued use, returned or will not repurchase:

·        Aussie 3 min. Miracle deep conditioner

·        Giovanni Avocado Olive Oil conditioner

·        Kinky Curly Knot Today Leave-in

·        Dr. Bronner’s Conditioning Rinse

·        Clear Eco Styler Gel

·        Aloe Vera Gel

·        Olive Oil Eco Styler Gel

·        BB Oil Moisturizer

·        Shea Moisture Deep Moisture Shampoo

·        Cantu Leave In Deep Conditioner

·        Dr. Bronner’s Style Crème

·        Nothing But Co-Wash

·        Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Shampoo & Conditioner (not mentioned in my regimen because I only tried twice)

·        Beautiful Textures: Tangle Tamer Leave In & Deep Conditioner (not mentioned in my regimen because I only tried twice)