Hair Washing Regime

Here are just a few tips I've discovered over the years which have proven effective for my hair.

1. WASH WITH CONDITIONER - I read this tip online and I thought it was absolutely absurd to use a conditioner in place of a shampoo but I've found it really works. Shampoo is great at washing out all of the dirt from your hair but I've found that it really strips my hair of essential moisture leaving it dry and brittle. So I do instead wash my hair with conditioner and the conditioner I use is Argan Oil. I find that it leaves my hair feeling soft and moisturized after being washed. I bought the conditioner for £1 but it is available for purchase at your local hair shop for between £3-£4.

2. DEEP CONDITION - I find this a vital part of my hair washing regime as this is where I am able to replenish my hair with all of the vitamins and minerals that would've been otherwise lost. It is important to find a deep conditioner that does what it says on the packet as I have been through a whole number of deep conditioners on my quest to find one that actually works for my hair. The deep conditioner I use is Do Gro's 'Mega Long Extreme Re-constructor' which I find reinvigorates my hair with all of the moisture that it requires. I bought this from the hair shop for £3.99 but it's really a process of trial and error to find the best deep conditioner for your hair. For a mild treatment, leave on the hair for between 5-10mins but for a deeper treatment, leave it to sit on the hair for between 20-30mins.

3. MOISTURIZE (LOC METHOD) - I'm sure many of you would've heard of the LOC method which many people rave about. LOC stands for leave-in, oil and cream and this is the recommend method of hair product application. For me this method is amazing once you find the right products. As stated previously, the leave-in deep conditioner I use is by Doo Gro's. The oil which does wonders for my hair is Jamaican Black Castor Oil. This oil not only leaves my hair feeling moisturized and healthy, but also provides and amazing shine and makes it easier to manage. My hair is extremely thick and coarse as I'm sure is evident in my previous posts so anything that makes my hair care regime that bit easier is a God send. Again, I bought the Jamaican Black Castor Oil from the hair shop as I do with the majority of my products. This particular brand cost me £1.99 but there are many other brands within a very similar price range. And now finally the cream. The cream I use is Shea Butter. I had heard a lot of reviews of shea butter from many different people saying how great it is so I thought I would try it for myself. I bought my tub in the butter form purely due to its ease of application for £5.99 but it is also available in block form which is relatively cheaper from the hair shop. Shea butter is amazing at sealing in and applying moisture to the hair, regardless of how dry it is, and bringing it back to life. I myself have fallen in love with this product and cannot begin to imagine life without it. The butter form that I have is easy to apply and retains moisture within the hair. The one downside is the unusual smell attached to the butter which made me weary at first when applying to my hair but the smell disappears somewhat instantly once applied to the hair. I then finish off by spraying my hair, either when it's an afro or in a protective style, with Kids Organic 'Growth Oil Remedy'. I didn't buy the product under the illusion that it is what many products on the market claim to do, accelerate hair growth. I bought it because of the oils it contains. This oil remedy is made up purely of oils such as coconut oil, olive oil, castor oil etc which have been known to aid the growth of hair. This is a very good moisturizing aid and I use this on my hair primarily before bed or once I've finished a protective hair style. I bought this from the hair shop for £1.99 and is usually stocked with all of the hair products for young children.

So there you have it. This is just a few tips I have found really useful when washing my hair and I hope after reading this, you are able to construct your own hair washing regime.