Cleanse & Deep Condition 4 better hair growth.

Although there is lots of great information out there and on this site, I still come across sisters experiencing dry hair and breakage. These two things left untreated will lead to major setbacks. Two of the most important things you can do for your hair is keep your scalp clean and your hair moisturized.

FACT# 1 Hair grows better from a clean scalp.

FACT #2 Properly PH balanced and moisturized hair has great elasticity and is less likely to break when manipulated.



Edited by Veemack - Sep 23 2012 at 9:29pm

Cleansing hair tips

Your hair wash day should not be a chore, but a pleasure. Do not go so fast and miss the experience. As your run your fingers through you hair strands, really concentrate on how your strands and scalp feels. This is a time to get to know your hair better. And while you are cleansing your scalp, thank God for blessing you with life and abundant health, thank God for a healthy body and mind, thank God for your beautiful hair and whatever else you can thank God for. As the cleanser and water cleanses your hair, ask God to cleanse your life of all negativity and bad thoughts and acts.

DEE80 wrote: I'm in. Regimen: Cleanse with CJ Cleansing Conditioner or Shea Moisture Shampoo DC with Shea Moisture Masque Use some EVOO afterwards

Awesome! I found some helpful tips for managing your low porosity hair. Some of these tips will not apply until your hair grows out some.

1. Apply product to damp hair. Just after washing, your hair has absorbed a lot of water and will therefore find it hard to absorb anything else. By allowing your hair to dry and let go of some of the water, it will be able to absorb more product.
2. Use a detangling comb or brush. After applying your product, it is imperative that it is distributed properly throughout your hair to prevent one part from having too much product and just sitting on your hair. After applying your product, grab a detangling comb or brush and run it through your hair gently from tip to root.
3. Squeeze out the excess. If you know that the product you use has a tendency to turn white or if you use too much and it takes forever and a day to dry, then get rid of the excess. This step does not require you washing out the product, but is as simple as grabbing a small section of hair and sandwiching it between your index and middle finger then running your finger down the hair gently to slide the excess product off of your hair. Do this to as many sections as needed until your hair no longer has the white foamy look or until the little white balls of product disappear.
4. Smooth your hair. For heavier, thicker products like butters, where the excess cannot be squeezed out, smooth it in. Grab a small section of your hair and place it between your palms then run your hands down the length of your hair and keep going until the product disappears.
5. Always sit under a dryer when you deep condition your hair for at least 10-20 minutes
   

Welcome to the challenge missdaniella!
Yes that flat iron will get you eventually.
This is a good time to take break, whip your hair back in shape with the frequent DC.
I have never DC twice a week so I am excited to see what results this will bring for me. My hair is already in good shape, maybe this will define my coil pattern even more. I shall see.

cmoniquew wrote: I want in. I'm going to try this salon grafix cleanser and conditioner I picked up at Walmart. My wash days will probably be Tuesday and Sunday.

I have not heard of this product before, how long have you been using this conditioner? Do you like the results? Which isle in Walmart on the ethnic hair products isle or the other hair products isle? Will this be your deep conditioner also.

Welcome to the challenge, I am confident this challenge if we stick with it, will yield great results to start the New Year off right.