I usually reserve doing drastic things to my hair for the holidays. I know it sounds strange but, around this time last year is also when I cut my hair into layers because I was tired of looking like COUSIN IT. Of course, it's just hair right? So it will grow back....
Well, my hair is still sort of in layers since that time but I am proud to announce that I have finally discovered even more neat things about my hair in the past few months than I ever have.
In this post I'd like to share with you some of the things I've learned about my hair, as well as document the regimen I will be using from now on when I straighten my hair.
Products Used:
e-CURE Treatment M-3.2
e-CURE Treatment P-3.2
S-Series Shampoo
Aussie Moist Conditioner
Chi Silk Infusion
Wide Tooth Comb
Jilbere Straightening Comb
Paddle Brush
Gold N Hot Hooded Dryer
Babyliss Pro Nano Titanium Blow Dryer (w concentrator nozzle)
Croc Infrared 2 Inch Flat Iron
First, I applied M-3.2 to my dry hair and scalp and made sure that it was dripping wet. I then applied a mixture of M-3.2 and Shampoo (I no longer use the shampoo mix bottle but use a foam pump or an applicator bottle).
I massaged this into my hair until it became a rich (and grapefruit smelling) foam. Placing a plastic cap on, I sat under the dryer for a good 45 minutes. I wanted to make sure that my hair was as completely moisturized as possible before heat styling. I have learned from so many of my past experiences that the more moisturizer my hair is, the straighter and sleeker I can get it to look and the longer it STAYS straight.
Anyway, after I was done under the dryer, I sprayed my hair lightly with P-3.2 and made sure that I massaged it into my hair, especially onto my ends before going ahead and rinsing. I rinsed, making sure that my scalp was absolutely as clean as possible and then went ahead and applied Aussie Moist, leaving it on my hair for about 15 minutes (until I finished showering). After rinsing I noticed that my hair had minimal frizz and my curls were so defined. I will attribute that to the level of moisture that I had in my hair after the intensive conditioning of the e-CURE Treatment.
Next I sectioned my hair off, and used a paddle brush, working my way up from the bottom of my hair to the top, and went through, removing any shed hairs and tangles from my strands. I applied a drop of Chi Silk Infusion and then pulled this first small section of my hair taut, and moved my blowdryer up and down using the concentator nozzle. I found the small section, the high heat, and the detangling session really helped to get my hair quite straight with the blowdryer.
I repeated this until my entire head was blowdried and then proceeded to flat iron. I used even smaller sections this time and went through the blowdried section with my straightening comb. This helped me to ensure that my hair was really separated into strands and ready to be flat ironed. I was able to flat iron my hair and it came out SO smooth and SO shiny. I also took the time out to dust any straggly ends and any single strand knots (which are so much easier to see on straight hair).
I assume that I will be straightening my hair every 2-3 weeks this winter because it helps me retain length. I am really determined to continue growing my hair out and hope that I will get the waist length hair that I've been hoping for by next winter. I am confident that e-CURE will continue to be a staple in my hair journey, as it replenishes my hair with much needed moisture and helps keep my hair looking shiny, healthy, and beautiful.
Wish me luck!
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