March 12, 2013

Wash Day…

I didn’t post my last two wash days because time just flew by and I realize oops, that I didn’t take any pics to show you guys, so I just slapped my hair into a bun for the week as seen (here)

On Friday while at work I noticed my hair looked dull in the mirror so I knew my hair had a lot of build-up and it was time to restore the shine.

This is how I approached my wash day (Link to Product):

1)      Prepoo with EVCO & EVOO on my scalp and on the length of my hair for 30 mins 
         under my heat cap
2)      Shampoo with ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo [one lather]. This Shampoo makes my 
         hair squeaky clean but this time around it felt a little dry
3)      Shampoo with CON Moisture & Shine Shampoo [one lather]. I love how 
         this Shampoo instantly moisturized my hair but it still felt *blah*
4)      Apply ApHogee 2 Min Keratin Reconstructor  on my hair for 3 mins without heat.
         Normally when I wash this out my hair is instantly soft and silky but this wasn’t the 
         case today and I was really surprised and confused   
5)      I used my Queen Helene for the past two wash days but decided to apply 
       )  KeraPRO Restorative Intensive Conditioning Treatment  to my hair for 35 mins under
          my heatcap. When I went to wash it out, my hair felt stiff like if I did a protein treatment.
         As the water ran along my scalp my hair was instantly soft, silky and felt really
         moisturized.  My DC saved my hair today
6)      Wrapped my hair in a t-shirt for 30 mins to absorb the excess water
7)      Applied Aphogee Keratin & Green Tea Restructurizer, Herbal Essences Split-End
          Protector and Organix Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum  to my hair and detangled
          really easy although I’m 5 weeks post

I was planning on going out tonight with one of my really good friends so I decided to full wrap my hair for a straight look.

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8)      Air dry for 30 mins

9)      I sat under my hooded dryer for 2 mins and I realized crap, I didn’t use my trusted
         Tresemme Heat Tamer spray before getting under the dryer so I immediately 
         sprayed all around the wrap and sat under for 40 mins to dry

I came out of the dryer and left my hair alone until I was ready to go out. I was really excited to wear my hair straight because I had not done so since my last relaxer as seen (here) I applied my favourite moisturize, Elasta QP Olive Oil& Mango Butter and sealed with Hot Six Oil all around the wrap. As I took down my wrap I noticed my head looked bigger because my hair was puffy from my new growth *argh.*  I decided to do a mini twist to tame down the puffiness and it didn’t really help so I just left it and went out to have a great time with my friend.  Flat ironing would have given me a sleek look however I don’t own a flat iron plus I didn’t have the time to do it anyway.  This summer I plan to really invest in a great flat iron.

This is how my hair turned out:

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Girls Nite Out (Please click image to enlarge)



How did your last wash day go and what flat iron do you suggest I invest in?


Be inspired



12 comments:

  1. Your hair came out great and so straight! You're making me want to try a wet wrap for a straight look! You are the second person I have seen do this within the last few weeks.

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    1. Thank you!!! Go ahead and try it, looking forward to seeing your results!

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  2. Your hair looks sooo nice! My last wash day turned out okay but you've made me recall the few times I wrapped my hair and air dried..I might just go back to that!

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    1. Thank you! Yup its an easy way to get your hair nice and straight. Go ahead and give it a try, i am definitely looking forward to seeing your results.

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  3. wow, your wrap look so sleek. mine never look like that plus i get heavy breakage when i attempt to wet wrap.
    currently i sit under my dryer with my first rollerset since forever while reading your blog post.
    i've already notice some great tips from your blog which i think i will try.

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    1. Awwww you are too sweet! I didn't do it soaking wet and combing my hair forward, set the pace for the wrap. I use my wide tooth comb first and followed with a smaller comb to smoothed it out.
      Looking forward to seeing your roller set results.

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  4. well I think you just read how my recent wash day went. I wonder if I had protein overload. Not really sure, but a quick RE-shampoo and condition saved the day thankfully. Lol!
    I just recently purchased the Sedu Revolution falt iron with 1 inch plates. I've only used it once since I'm in the L4L Protective Styling Challenge and can only use one hit pass but I will say that the ceramic plates are very smooth and the edges are rounded so there will be no snagging of your hair. I also like that it has low heat settings available (temp range from 170 to 450 degrees). The lowest setting on my last flat iron started at 300 which I thought was too high. I'm really glad I got it.

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    1. sorry about all my typos. lol!

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    2. Thank you for your suggestion, will definitely look into The Sedu Revolution because i want the setting to have a range like this one

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  5. Great results. I just came across your blog and I think it's great to find a Baradian! Especially when it comes to product recommendations and whether they can be sourced locally. Keep up the good work! I just have one question... Have you ever any problems with the elasta qp mango butter? I find whenever I use it, even just a little, I get a 'rancid' smell in my hair the next day.

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  6. Thank you! I love Elasta QP Olive Oil and Mango Butter and the smell disappears quickly when I use it. Sorry about the smell you are getting, hhj.

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  7. You're wrap is wonderful and your hair so beautiful!
    Mine isn't straight enough. I'm searching how to do.

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