Stopping Dry Hair In Its Tracks

I have been dealing with really dry hair the past few weeks and I think I know the cause. About a month ago I purchased a new conditioner. I love the way it smells! Its like coconut in a bottle. I was hoping to be able to use it as a daily moisturizer. I added equal parts water and conditioner in a spray bottle, then added a teaspoon of coconut oil to it. After purchasing vegetable glycerin I added a teaspoon to the mixture. I've been using this mixture for about 3 weeks. To my disappointment it doesn't do anything for my hair except make it smell good.

I have been using Elasta QP olive oil & mango butter since September and it is a great moisturizer, but it can weigh my hair down. So I am still on the hunt for a light weight moisturizer to use when I wear my hair down straight or in a braid/twist out. 

Using the Elasta QP will not be a problem for the next couple of months because I am on a hard core buns only mission. 

My Relaxed Hair Regimen

Daily

• Moisturize my hair at night using Elasta QP Olive Oil & Mango Butter and then I seal using Sweet Almond Oil
• I braid my hair after M&S or I put it in a loose bun then I put on my Satin Bonnet
• I wear my hair in protective styles 99% of the time. The other 1% is braid outs

Weekly

• Co wash 2x a week (usually on Wed & Sat)
• DC 2x a week
• Air dry 100% of the time

I do medium protein treatments once or twice a month, clarify once a month, and wash with a sulfate/silicone free shampoo when I feel like I have build up on my hair.

My regimen had changed since I started and it will continue to change as the needs of my hair changes. I try not to be a product junkie. If you see something you want to try on your hair do some research on the product. Look at the ingredients so you can know what you are putting on your hair. The first day I started my HJ I pulled out all of my hair products and read what was in them. I found out I did not have one conditioner that did not have protein in it. Everything I thought I had to moisturize my hair had petroleum or mineral oil in it. I have also learned that everything my hair idols use I can't use. Every hair journey is different so listen to your hair. One of my hair idols is PrettyWitt77. Look her up on YouTube she has a great video about Listening to your hair.

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