Detangling
I did the same method I did the last couple of wash days. I parted my hair into the same four sections and saturated with Mane and Tale Detangler. I then hopped into the shower and used my detangling brush along with the running water to detangle my hair. I had to grab my Aussie Moist to help with a few knots from the twist and curl set.
Shampoo
I shampooed with Mane and Tale Shampoo. At this point my hair was in 8 braids as shown in this post here.
Deep Condition
Overnight with my new favorite conditioner TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask. I'm planning to stock up. I will have to do a review soon.
Leave-Ins Plus Blow Dry
After rinsing and thoroughly detangling I applied my leave-ins and blow dried my hair on the cool setting. Once my hair was completely dry, I flat ironed using my Sedu Revolution and trimmed as I went through each section. So I don't have a before trim pic, but I wasn't too worried about it.
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| Leave-ins and Heat Protectant |
On a side note - I really like the blow dryer I've had for the past couple years. I don't really mention it much, but I love that it has a cool air setting; not the cold shot button like a lot that I've seen, but it actually has a cool air setting and you can change the speed of the air as well. On the cool setting the display screen turns blue, when off the display screen is orange. I rarely use it on the heat setting; only if in a rush.
I tried to get a decent length check pic. (My sis took this. I had to beg her so I took what I could get. LOL!) My hair did not stay flat at all after I finished. By the time I got home from work my hair just felt frizzy and dull. To get a true length check I tried to stretch it the best that I could. I think I'm around line 12 which is right at the top of my bra strap. I haven't retained much length which is to be expected with me transitioning and all. I still have some bone straight ends that need to be chopped away; and then to grow out the texlaxed section!
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| Wearing my JGA Lengthcheck Tee |
Length Check
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| Looks like BSL |
And there you have it! My Wash Day Experience! Which I'll be sharing on the Wash Day Experience Link-Up hosted by S.O.S and JGA! Head on over and add yours too!
BTW Don't forget about my 3 Year Blog Anniversary Giveaway. Click here to find out how to enter! I am giving away a $25.00 Ulta Gift card. The giveaway is eligible for U.S. residents only at this time. But I will try to include my International friends on the next one for sure!
Thanks for visiting and for all your support!
Your hair is thriving honey!!! You're definitely doing something (probably more like A LOT OF THINGS) right!
ReplyDeleteI have Nexxus HydraLight Leave-in in my stash and I just can't figure out how to use it in a way that works. I think that I need to revisit it soon!
Thanks for sharing your #washdayexperience chica!
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I sure hope I can keep it up! Thank you, KLP!!! I really like the Nexxus HydraLight on my blow dried hair. I was surprised how soft it felt because I wasn't sure I would like it. But it works!
DeleteYour hair looks so lovely and your retaining alot of length.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tomi! I feel like I should be MBL by now! I just keep cutting! Ha ha!!
DeleteYour hair looks great. I love that blow dryer. My dryer died the other day after years and I'm on the hunt for another one. I love that this one has a cool setting.Thanks for mentioning it. I love your blog and will definitely be checking you out on a regular basis. Happy 3 year anniversary too!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Ginger! Yes I love this blow dryer! I got it at Sally's if you're looking for on!
DeleteYour hair is so nice and thick bae!!! Absolutely love it!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Lebo! My hair has come a long way. :)
DeleteYour natural hair is lush and beautiful! Congratulations on the retention!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becca! :)
DeleteLove the thickness of your hair!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Juditherese!
DeleteYour hair is looking healthy and I like the thickness
ReplyDeleteAww thank you Chidinma!
DeleteYour hair looks fantastic and I love that dryer.
ReplyDeleteThank you a Uzoma! And yes the dryer is everything. No need to worry about heat damage with this!
DeleteYour hair has gotten so long!!! I've been so super curious about the TGIN line but quite honestly....I despise the name! I hate anything exclusive of relaxed girls! I know, silly reason, but I feel like why can't we just all love healthy hair? Okay...steps down off soapbox!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!! But I cannot let you sleep on that Honey Miracle Hair Mask, Ebony! It's amazing! I hear what you're saying though.
DeleteI would love to try the TGIN hair mask. Please do a review!! I love the hair, Andrea!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nerline. And my review is in the works! :)
Deletelovely hair! all the best with your transition, it looks like things are going great. I'm so tempted to blow out my hair.
ReplyDeleteblow dry my hair I mean.... blow out sounds odd lol
DeleteThank you, Peechy! Blow out or blow dry/ tomato "tomoto"???. LOL!!! :)
DeleteYour hair is fabulous. wow!
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Thank you Dup!! Thanks for stopping by. On my way to check out your blog! :D
DeleteHi Andrea,
ReplyDeleteThis is the second time I am hearing about the TGIN range!!! Starting to get excited about it even though I have relaxed hair... tell me more about this honey mask range *stands humbly at the back of the queue with hat in hand*
i love how thick your hair is right now! and I love the lights on your blowdryer It reminds me of Tron. Where did you get your tron blowdryer from? I hardly use my blow dryer but i just need to know that I have it you know. (I already judge this hoarding behaviour I have).
Finally, i can relate to trying to have an international give-away. I have US/UK and Canada based readers and I struggle to give them prizes as well (I am based in South Africa). Lots of shipping companies don't allow us to send liquids to other countries - so I can't give do product give-aways across countries.
Thank you, Kangopie! I got my tron blow dryer from Sally's Beauty Supply. ha ha!
DeleteOh I love that TGIN Hair Mask! I think products geared toward naturals can be used on relaxed hair too. I'm like Ebony, I wish they wouldn't do that. All hair pretty much has the same needs.
Oh and i really wanted to do an international giveaway. I was trying to figure out the best way to make that work out but I just couldn't figure it out. It gets complicated!