I put in a set of twists the other day and plan to continue with low manipulation styles like this for the rest of the year. Well, I've technically already been doing that.. lol
I will not be touching any heat what so ever for the rest of the year as well. If I feel as if my hair needs a protein treatment I will use my aphogee 2 step. I have never experienced protein overload when using this product and I usually use it every 4-6 months, before I started using the BKT.
I need to really add a ton of moisture to my hair, so I am deep conditioning frequently, at least 2x weekly, as well as cowashing every 2-3 days. I haven't worn a ponytail baggy since last year and I want to grab a few new ones and incorporate those back into the rotation as well.
I have been wearing my hair in french braids(cornrows) braided very close to the scalp for the past month and at this time I want to wear singles only. No more french braids. To do this properly and without having to sew the braids down I do very small to mini twists or braids, do a cross wrap, and pin down.
This way I can still wear my Lacewig without going through all the fuss of unbraiding and rebraiding or what have you.
What else?? ......
Protective styles that I will wear till the end of the year:
- Braids and Twists (no weave)
- Lace Wig
- Ponytail Baggy
- Buns
1. Wash(Prepoo, Shampoo, & DC) weekly - sat/sun; and DC 2x weekly - sat/sun & wed.
2. Lightly cowash every 2-3 days when needed.
3. Spray daily with scurl or my leaving conditioner.
Apply Shea butter or other moisturizer and wear a baggy overnight if I need more moisture.They will be retwisted as needed.
Pony
Every 2-3 days:
1. Wash, DC, and Detangle.
2. While still wet add Suave or Vo5 cond, Coconut oil, and a little gel to help it lay down.
3. Smooth into a ponytail with denman brush -or- Braid into 5 sections if doing the baggy
4. Add Knee-hi holder, only wrapping 2-3 times.
5. Throw on a scarf and allow to dry overnight.
I spray with scurl or my leave in every night, and tie my scarf. My hair is twisted into a bun or braided into 5 with a kneehi covering it. I put on my ponytail every morning when I leave the house and loosen the pony every night to relieve tension and avoid the breakage you would tend to get from wearing them constantly.
3. Spray daily with scurl or my leaving conditioner.
Apply Shea butter or other moisturizer and wear a baggy overnight if I need more moisture.They will be retwisted as needed.
Pony
Every 2-3 days:
1. Wash, DC, and Detangle.
2. While still wet add Suave or Vo5 cond, Coconut oil, and a little gel to help it lay down.
3. Smooth into a ponytail with denman brush -or- Braid into 5 sections if doing the baggy
4. Add Knee-hi holder, only wrapping 2-3 times.
5. Throw on a scarf and allow to dry overnight.
I spray with scurl or my leave in every night, and tie my scarf. My hair is twisted into a bun or braided into 5 with a kneehi covering it. I put on my ponytail every morning when I leave the house and loosen the pony every night to relieve tension and avoid the breakage you would tend to get from wearing them constantly.
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