My Current Hair Regimen/Products

I haven't updated you guys on my hair in awhile. So, my staple item is now Kinky Curly Curling Custard. I use it every week. So here is my new staple products:

Shampoo(s): Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo (new fav, smells amazing)
                    Carol's Daughter's Tui Herbal Shampoo (old staple, hasn't let me down yet)
*I shampoo more than I used to; like 2-3 times a month because I used the KCCC).

Conditioner(s): Kinky Curly Knot Today (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it. I thought it was an overhyped product until I used it).
                      Herbal Essences Hello Hydration (do I need to explain how wonderful my dry hair feels after I cowash with this?
                     Herbal Essences Totally Twisted (I feel in love with this conditioner because its for curly hair, it works just as well as the Hello Hydration and it smells amazing!)

Deep Conditioner Treatment(s): Henna: OMGosh!!!!I love this. Henna has made my hair so much stronger. I do have to admit my curl pattern isn't as tight as it used to be, so I cut down to deep treatments every two weeks with henna as opposed to every week.
                                                 Brahmi Ayurvedi Herb: I mix my Brahmi with Olive Oil or Coconut Oil and leave it in overnight. My curls are so defined and ready to pop as soon as I wash it out.

Oils: Jojoba Oil
       Apricot Kernel Oil
       Grapeseed Oil (makes my curls pop!)
       Castor Oil (at night before I go to sleep)
       Olive Oil (use with my conditioning treatments)

Moisturizers: Water (lol, no seriously.)
                     Lush R&B (can't fail, never fails)
                     Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie (it doesn't really "enhance" the curl, it moisturizes it).
                     Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream (Godsend! I mix it with the balm)
                     Qhemet Biologics Olive & Honey Hydrating Balm (great by itself, but amazing with the heavy cream).


So I'm back to 1 month of growth and I promise myself I won't cop out and cut my hair anymore. So I will be updating you guys more about my natural hair journey and giving reviews on some products for the girls like me who have chronic dry hair. Be blessed!

2 Months Natural

I really didn't want to do this post. Mainly because I have been in a serious like/dislike relationship with my hair. After I posted the hair products I use; I did a complete 180. I decided to use only natural products......let me tell you, it has not been fun. I have been trying to figure out what works and what doesn't so it has been....interesting. That being said, I love the fact that my golden brown colour is starting to show at the roots (I miss my natural hair colour), and I dislike how my hair looks horrible when its lacking moisture. These two pics are from the retreat in the Poconos. It was cold and dry; which I forgot that I was supposed to take special care of my hair (smh, I walked with no shampoo or conditioner so it looked bad).

The products that I'm currently using, or trying to use:
Shampoo:

• Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing Shampoo: (Say that 3x fast, lol). Jury is still out on this. I do like it, but I don't shampoo that much so I'm not sure yet.
• Carol's Daughter Herbal Shampoo: So far, so good.

Conditioner:

• Aubrey Organics Island Naturals Replenishing Conditioner
• Carol's Daughter Tui Hair Smoothie

Deep Conditioners/Treatments:

• Bramhi Herbal Powder w/ Olive Oil
• Bentonite Clay Hair Mask
• ACV (Apple Cider Vingear) Wash

Hair Dress:

• Shea Moisture Curl Enchancing Smoothie: I love how thick it is!
• Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Strengthening Elixir: I use it every morning.
• Jane Carter Nourish and Shine: It is really thick; I don't use it too much because the smell worries me. Its really strong!
• Jane Carter Scalp Nourishing Serum: I apply it to my sides, I'm not sure about it wokring yet.
• Lush R&B (Revive & Balance) Hair Moisturizer: Smells a little weird but gives my hair the well deserved moisture it needs.
• Carol's Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey: This is my go to hair grease.

Oils:

• Coconut Oil
• Olive Oil
• Jamaican Castor Oil

Etc:

• Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste: OMGosh!! This product is highly addictive! I absolutely love it. At first I was a little put off by the product (because at first it looks grey on your hair) but after you rub it in, the definition looks amazing. Con: too much product means more shampoo than cowashes.
• Carol's Daughter Hair Milk: I just started to use it, but I like it so far.
• Carol's Daughter Tui Leave-In Conditioner: It came as a trio set with the shampoo and conditioner. I love the way it smells!

What I'm Learning:

• Shrinkage, Shrinkage, Shrinkage!!!!!
• My hair is chronically dry! (I hope that's a word, lol)
• I have coils and very few curls.
• Moisture is key for curl defintion (otherwise the coils/curls/kinks look like mini-dreads!)
• Brahmi is addictive (It defines my curls)
• ACV (Apple Cider Vingear) Wash makes my hair more manageable.
• I have to wash, condition, treat and detangle once a week because I like to use product daily.

I can't really review any of the products too much yet because I just started using most of them this past month. By month 3, I will give you my feedback for sure. Be blessed.