Wash Day and Relaxer Update

Hey Guys,
Today was my first wash day as a newly and freshly relaxed chica and I must say....I LOVED IT! Aaah it felt soo good to not have to worry about braiding my hair in sections so that my hair would be easier to detangle. Before I get into my wash day regi I would like to give you the recap on how I took care of my hair after being freshly relaxed.

This week started a new regi for me and i'm going to be honest....I missed my first co-wash day out of pure laziness...lol. BUT!!!!! I kept my hair either pined up or in a pony all week and moisturized and sealed EVERY night. I followed the steps that Ms. FGrogan did in her YouTube video and I love it! What I did notice is that my hair didn't really feel as strong as I'd like it to be. I think if I start to co-wash weekly it would strengthen my hair a bit.

Today (wash day) I tried something different. I pre-poo'd with Queen Helene's Cholesterol Cream and my Amla Oil. I then placed a plastic bag over my head and covered it with two wool hats and took 3 hour nap...I dont know why I always get tired as soon as I start my wash day regi...lol.

When I woke up, I washed the Cholesterol and Amla Oil out with cool water and co-washed with my VO5 Clarifying Conditioner. My hair felt GREAT!!!!! After towel drying my hair I then squirted my Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer and then applied my VO5 Moisture Milks Condish. I roller set and now i'm sitting under the hair dryer.

As i'm checking my hair to see if it is dry, I'm loving the way my hair feels! When my hair finally dries, I plan on doing my moisture and seal regi, wrapping it and then tie it down with a silk scarf.

If I'm consistent with this regi I believe that my hair will get stronger and much healthier. I am DETERMINED to make BSB by August!!!!

TTYL Ladies xoxo!

Another Install - Bohyme Brazilian Wave aka Bobraz

Last weekend I decided to install my last weave before I end my 7 month stretch. I'm officially planning on relaxing May 8th and I seriously can't wait. The new growth isnt really bothering me, i'm just anxious to see if I will make my goal of APL.

Since i was snowed it, i used that opportunity to install my weave. Before installing my weave i took care of my hair underneath. First I pre-poo'd with Amla Oil for 1 hour. Co-washed (condition washed) with Herbal Essence Hello Hydration (HEHH)and then dc'd with ORS Hair Mayo, 1 tbsp or Honey and EVOO for 1 hour. Rinsed and then co-washed again with HEHH. Remember, since i'm 20 weeks post my new growth makes it hard to detangle, so i always braid my hair in 8 box braids. After the washing and drying process i continue to cornrow my hair in the pattern below.

After finishing my braid pattern/base, i applied my MT, MN, Castor Oil and Peppermint oil mix to my scalp and then started to add my Bobraz. I followed SenCiti's sewn in pattern and blending method to achieve the final look.

Weekend Regi Update

First I would like to apologize for the late post. I've been sick since last Friday
with a throat infection. Anywho, I wanted to share with you guys what I did to
my hair last weekend.
I decided to take my weave out on Friday after work. Aah if felt so good to feel
my hair again. Since I'm 19 weeks post-relaxer I had to be very gentle with my
new growth and relaxed ends. I applied some Amla Oil to my hair, covered it with
a plastic bag and 2 wool hats. By putting on the two wool hats, I'm able to give
myself an overnight hot oil treatment (since your head creates its own heat). I
kept that in overnight and woke up Saturday morning to start my wash regi.
Because I'm 19 weeks post I had to braid my hair in 8 box braids so that it will
not tangle during the whole wash and dry process. *If you have problems with
detangling you hair, I would suggest using this method.

Wash Day Regimen-
I shampoo'd my hair with Suave Clarifying Shampoo since I didn't wash my hair
when I had my weave in. Then to put the moisture back in, I followed up with
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Shampoo.
After I shampoo'd I then deep conditioned my hair with ORS (Organic Root
Stimulator) Hair Mayo, 2 tablespoons of EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and Honey.
I warmed this concoction up in the microwave for 30 seconds, mixed then applied
to my hair. I dc'd (deep conditioned) for 1 hour under my conditioning cap and
then rinsed with cold water. Finally, I applied Herbal Essence Hello Hydration
Condish and then proceeded with the rest of my regi.
Tired yet?
After washing and deep conditioning my hair I sprayed my Aphogee Keratin & Green
Tea Reconstrutor to protect my hair from the heat of my overhead hair dryer.
After my hair was dry, I cornrowed my hair in 8 braids and sealed the ends with
pure coconut oil and castor oil. I spritzed my hair with my moisture mix,
applied my Mega-Tek mix to my scalped and tied my hair down with a silk scarf.

I plan on keeping my hair braided like this for two weeks until I install my
curly weave on the 26th. Remember, try to give your hair a 1-2 week break after
taking out an install.  So ladies, its Friday....what are your hair plans for
this weekend?

Product Review!

Dabur Alma Oil

Dabur Amla Hair Oil is India's trusted hair oil. Packed with the natural goodness of Amla (Indian gooseberry), Dabur Amla Hair Oil enriches your hair, making them strong from inside and beautiful outside to keep you looking absolutely gorgeous all day long.Dabur Amla Hair Oil is today the largest hair oil brand in the country with over 35 million consumers. Dabur Amla Hair Oil has constantly evolved as the epitome of beauty for Indian women.

Usage

1. Massage your scalp with Dabur Amla Hair Oil
2. Leave overnight for best results
3. Shampoo next morning to get healthy, lustrous hair

I've been using this oil as a pre-poo and i must say i'm in LOVE! It's made my hair very thick and shiny. I usually use this oil after i take my weave out. As I take each cornrow out i would saturate each strip of hair in the oil until my hair is completely covered. Then I would put on a plastic bag and a wool hat on top and go to sleep. Your head creates it's own steam so putting the wool hat gives me a light version to a hot oil treatment. When i wake up i wash the oil out and continue my wash day regimen.

One thing I must say about this oil is that it STINKS!!!!! I hate the smell but love the product.

If you've used this oil, tell me what you think about it?