The Healthy Hair Diary: March 2016

Relaxer Touch Up - 13 Weeks Post Relaxer & Mini Chop

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Thursday 17th March

I decided enough was enough and I needed to touch-up my hair at 13 weeks post relaxer, last Thursday evening, here is how it went...

Sectioned hair into 4 quadrants then went through each quadrant dividing it into 1 inch sections and applied Roux porosity Control conditioner sealed with olive oil and petroleum jelly and twisted each section for ease of application.

I applied petroleum jelly to my hairline and scalp and then beginning with the back, started applying relaxer to my hair. Timer was set for 22 minutes. Hair was done in exactly 22 minutes so went to wash out of my hair... The water was freezing cold... I ran downstairs and for some reason my boiler wasn't on. I then had to reset the boiler and dash back up the stairs to finally wash the relaxer out.... All I can say is that, my end results are a lot straighter than I hoped and the front two sections of my hair look just about bone straight...

Anyway, I did a mid-step protein treatment with Aphogee 2 minute reconstructor and then went on to neutralize my hair with ORS Creamy Aloe shampoo, lathering 5 times.

Once the relaxer was fully out of my hair, I applied my deep conditioner ORS Replenishing conditioner, sealed with my oil mix of extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil and grapeseed oil and sat under the hood dryer for 40 minutes.

Once rinsed I t-shirt dried for 25 minutes and then applied my leave-ins, Crème of Nature Strength & Shine leave-in, Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisturizing leave-in and sealed with Fantasia IC Olive oil Serum. I detangled in sections and then air-dried using the scarf method.

Once 90% dry, I moisturised and sealed with Cantu Shea Butter Creamy Lotion and sealed with my grapeseed oil and JBCO oil mix. It was mega late so I just put my hair in a loose bun, covered with a satin scarf and took myself to bed.

The next day was my Mr's birthday so for the day I just put my hair up in a loose bun as we were in the car heading up to London. For Friday night, I just added a little serum and finger combed my hair, wearing it down... I didn't get any pictures... However, here is my hair on Sunday at the end of the day after an unplanned twist out...

My hair was just below bra strap length but as I mentioned before I had experienced some breakage nearly 4-5 months ago which has had a knock on effect to the back length of my hair so I decided to take the plunge and cut my hair back to arm pit length.

Sad times however, there is no point hanging on to long hair when the back is not as long and leaves my ponytail looking thin and when my hair is down well... You can imagine...

My hair grows pretty fast and at arm pit length I rarely wear my hair down except for the odd occasion so I am anticipating that I can get some length back within 5 months taking us to August which is when my birthday is so that is my hair goal. Here is to choosing health over length and to help me along I have just purchased some chewable hair skin and nail tablets which are to be taken twice a day. They are not the greatest tasting tablets and are quite chalky but hey needs must and I am so serious about getting my length back...

12 Weeks Post

Wash Day Diary - 12 Weeks Post Relaxer

Monday, March 14, 2016

Sunday 13th March

Following my relaxer prep washday last weekend, I had every intention of doing my relaxer touch up on Wednesday 9th March which is when my hair reached 12 weeks post relaxer. I was already in two minds whether I was in any rush to touch up my hair, then time of the month came and I always try to avoid doing my hair at this time as I am worried my scalp will be that little more sensitive and I may experience burns... Anyone else heard of this or is my family just making things up?

I planned to pre-poo overnight with extra virgin coconut oil as I haven't done it in a while, however I fell asleep on the sofa catching up on my recordings and when I woke up I just took myself straight to bed. So first thing on Sunday morning, I applied extra virgin coconut oil to my hair liberally and went on to apply L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore conditioner, covered with a plastic cap, got some breakfast then sat under the hood dryer for an hour.

Once cool, I rinsed my hair and as I hadn't washed my hair in 9 days, I used ORS Creamy Aloe shampoo to ensure my hair was build up free. I lathered twice, and then towel dried for a few minutes whilst I cleaned the bathroom. As last washday was a relaxer prep day, this week I decided to deep condition with ORS Replenishing Conditioner. OMG..... I forgot how much I used to luurrvve this conditioner... Just applying it to my hair took me back to the good ole' days when this was my one and only conditioner before the product junkie in me arose and my hair was always on point and always so easy to detangle once rinsed out. I sealed the conditioner with my oil mix; JBCO, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil & extra virgin coconut oil, covered with a plastic cap and sat under the hood dryer for 15 minutes, rinsing once cool and taking the opportunity to detangle my hair whilst under running water.

I towel dried for a minute then t-shirt dried for 20 minutes. Having removed my t-shirt I applied my leave ins; Crème of Nature Strength & Shine leave-in, Aunt Jackie's Quench moisturising leave-in and sealed with Fantasia IC Olive Oil Moisturizing Serum. I detangled my hair in 6 sections then left my hair to air-dry for 20 minutes before going on to blow -dry my hair with cool air using the tension method focusing on my 12 week old new growth.

I usually trim my hair once it has been freshly relaxed but as I have made the decision to hold out another week or two, I decided today was the day to take off some of my length. Using the method used here by Jay from Relaxed Thairapy, I trimmed off just over 1.5 inches and then took my hair down to assess how it looked. I was in two minds if to just take my hair up to arm pit length but my partner told me not to do anything drastic until I had relaxed my hair. Instead, I trimmed off another inch and with shrinkage due to my new growth and texlaxed hair; my hair now sits just below arm pit length. With my hair fully stretched, it fall two inches above bra strap length and looks and feels thicker already.

Later in the evening before bed, I moisturised and sealed my hair in sections with Cantu Creamy Hair Lotion and my sealing oil mix of Grapeseed oil and lavender JBCO then oiled my scalp with my avocado oil and lavender JBCO mix. I twisted my hair into a loose bun and then secured with my satin scarf ready for bed.

My partner's birthday is this coming Friday and it was always my intention to have my relaxer touch up before his birthday so my hair looked on point. As you can see from the above pic, my hair looks decent blow-dried so I may just wash my hair on Thursday evening and blow-dry it again with cool air or I may get to the middle of this week and decide I can't go any longer.... We shall wait and see...

11 Weeks Post Relaxer

Relaxer Prep Day - 11 Weeks Post Relaxer

Monday, March 14, 2016

Late Post - Relaxer Prep Washday

As advised in my last wash day post, I had been suffering from inflammation of the left eye and have had to stay away from my laptop, iPad and even my phone. I wasn't sure if it was wise or not to wash my hair when I had no idea what had caused my eye to swell and bruise but when it got to Friday, I decided to go ahead as I was off work and could take my time with my hair with nowhere to go.

I began my pre-pooing with L'Oreal Elvive Full Restore conditioner and covered liberally with extra virgin coconut oil, covered with a plastic cap and towel turban then left on for an hour or so whilst watching a movie.

I was 11 weeks post and planned to relax my hair this week if I got the all clear on my eye, so this wash day was all about giving my hair a protein treatment. To prep my hair for the boost of protein, I shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, lathering twice, towel dried for 5 minutes and then applied ORS Hair Mayonnaise from root to tip, sealing with my oil mix of JBCO, avocado oil, extra virgin olive oil & extra virgin coconut oil. I covered with a plastic cap and sat under the hood dryer for 35 minutes, rinsing once cool.

After towel drying for a few minutes, I then applied Crème of Nature Intensive Conditioning Treatment, left on my hair for 5 minutes whilst I tidied up the bathroom, finger detangled then rinsed.

I blotted my hair with a towel and then t-shirt dried for 25 minutes. I applied my leave-ins Crème of Nature Strength & Shine leave-in conditioner, Aunt Jackie's Quench Moisturizing leave-in conditioner and sealed with Fantasia IC Moisturizing Olive Oil Serum. I detangled my hair in small sections and then air-dried using a satin scarf to lay down my edges as my new growth is popping with full effect.

When my hair was 90% dry, I moisturised and sealed with Cantu Shea Butter Creamy Hair Lotion and my Grapeseed oil and JBCO mix. I just put my hair up into a loose bun and left it for the day as with my eye still bad I wasn't going anywhere.

Twist & Clip Style for Work last Monday

How do you prepare your hair for your relaxer touch up?

10 weeks post relaxer

Wash Day Diary - 10 Weeks Post Relaxer

Tuesday, March 08, 2016

I have been poorly and off work with an awful and painful eye infection and have been unable to post anything as I couldn't look at any light without my eye feeling like it was on fire.I have since been to see a consultant and my eye is finally on the mend with medication and that said I can finally face the laptop and document my washdays.

Saturday 27th February 2016

For Saturday's washday I decided to deep condition on dry hair prior to shampooing my hair with the aim to do a quick condition afterwards and have the rest of the day to myself.

I made a mix of Aunt Jackie’s Moisturizing Deep Conditioner, Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor, Lavender JBCO and extra virgin olive oil and applied it to my hair in sections from root to tip, covered with a plastic cap and sat under the hood dryer for 30 minutes. Once cool, I shampooed with ORS Creamy Aloe shampoo for my first lather and then used Crème of Nature Moisture & Shine shampoo for my second lather to put some moisture back into my hair and so I could finger detangle my hair without a worry prior to rinsing.

I towel dried for 2 minutes and then applied Crème of Nature Intensive Conditioning Treatment to my hair in sections. I planned to literally condition for 10 minutes whilst lying on my bed watching a bit of TV but got engrossed in a programme so ended going back downstairs to sit under the dryer and watch the rest of the episode. Half an hour later, I rinsed my hair and t-shirt dried for 25 minutes.

I removed the t-shirt and let my hair air-dry for 10 minutes with no product and then spritzed my hair with Crème of Nature Strength and Shine leave in conditioner, sectioned my hair into four and applied Aunt Jackie’s Quench Moisturizing Leave-in Conditioner and sealed with Fantasia IC Olive Oil Serum. I detangled my hair in smaller sections and then tied my edges down with my satin scarf and left my hair to air-dry. The Aunt Jackie’s leave-in conditioner made my hair feel amazing with soooo much slip and moisture, I wish I had given this a try sooner.

Once 90% dry, I moisturised and sealed with Cantu Shea Butter Creamy Hair Lotion and sealed with my mix of Grapeseed oil & lavender JBCO. I usually go on to oil my scalp but as I was going out and I prefer to do it at night, I skipped that part and decided to do it later in the night before bed.

I was going to wear my hair in a low ponytail but it was freezing outside so needed to wear my favourite blue coat but it has torn my ends to shreds before so instead I put my hair in a loose low bun and was out the door.

I got home very late on Saturday night and when I took down my hair, it felt so light and fluffy and I’m so in love with how my hair has been feeling in the last week or so. I mentioned in my last wash day post that I had run out of my staple Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter moisturizer and instead was using Cantu Shea Butter Creamy Hair Lotion until I got to the hair shop, well having moisturised with it for 2-3 days I decided I didn’t need to go to the hair shop as my hair was at one with the Cantu Creamy Lotion. I will use it for a few more weeks before doing a review and confirming it as my new staple but it contains no silicone and so much more and I think deep down I already know this product is here to stay.

Anyway, I digress… My hair was still moist but I decided to lightly moisturise and seal as my hair is known to be dry the morning after wash day. I oiled my scalp with my avocado oil and lavender JBCO; scalp massaged for 5 minutes then put my hair up in a loose bun secured with a satin scrunchie ready for bed.

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