Co-Wash Plan

With all the healthy hair posts that I've done, I've come to a realization that it takes a lot more than a healthy hair routine for you to get sexy naturally healthy hair.

I've been a die hard blow dryer lately, and its made me realize the error of my ways.

Recently, I noticed how disgusting and unclean my hair looked, it was sticky and unmanageable, and although I did neglect my own advice and healthy hair routine and treatments, I think it's safe to say my diet and stress is playing a huge role in it as well. I've been wanting to Co-Wash for quite sometime, I always read about it and people boasted about their sexy silky strands, and even youtubers with gorgeous hair.

Till now I thought Co-Wash is for Black girls, that had kinky dry hair, but I was corrected.


After careful research and analyzing my own personal hair needs, I think I'm ready to began my hair journey.

Step 1:
No matter what you do, you're diet and lifestyle plays a huge role in what you look like, so skip the burgers and opt for a delicious healthy shawarma and plain water.Take your vitamins

Step 2:
Analyze your hair, if you're hair is normal, you might not need to go hard like us Dry-ladies. My hair is super dry, and I've been giving myself anxiety because I think I have bubble hair and I know i  have crinkle damage. With all those sexy curls I rocked all of 2012, it's safe to say I'm going to Hair Hell.

Step 3
This is the main step....The Plan..alter this according to your hair.

Hair Wash Plan (Shampoo+Conditioner)

 

Sunday
Before you Wash your hair, do a Pre-Poo (click here to learn how)
Wash your hair in the evening on Sunday
Use your favorite shampoo, preferably Silicone and Paraben Free, but its completely up to you!
My pick: Dove Energizing Shampoo or M academia Shampoo

Use a Conditioner or Deep Conditioner if you have really dry hair
My pick: Dove Energizing Conditioner or Herbal Essences (yellow) or Macademia Deep Conditioning Treatment

Skip Washes on Monday and Tuesday

If you have oily hair, opt for a Dry shampoo like ION Dry Shampoo or LUSH Dry Shampoo.

Wednesday

Steep a bag of green tea and mix some Apple cider vinegar and put it in a spray bottle
Spray it in your roots. After 5 minutes, hop in the shower and rinse your hair with the mix. This will rid your hair of silicone and really clarify your hair
Wash the mixture out really well
Skip the Conditioner, after you get out of the shower, use an Olive or Coconut oil to your ends. Make sure to not put in too much, your hair will become oily.


Skip washes on Thursday

On Friday use steeped green tea and rinse your hair out, and use a deep conditioner to moisturize your hair.
If your hair is feeling a little dry, go ahead and put in a little bit of oil on the ends.



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Deep condition Oil Mask (DAMAGED HAIR)

My Go-To week mask has been Eggs, Olive Oil and Mayo. So I wanted to make my very own mask, that I know will work Amazing.


Mix equal parts
Olive Oil, Almond Oil and Coconut Oil in a sauce pan on low heat.



You can use another kind of oil but try for olive and coconut as 2 major as they are super moisturizing and beneficial.

take it off heat, and let it cool for a little bit

Mix in mint leaves and essential oils like lavender or steeped green tea leaves
(Try to do it in an equal parts as the oil)

Apply to your hair with a hair dye brush :d


Blow dry your hair periodically for a hot oil treatment

Healthier way to Blow Dry

A lot of women invest a lot of time, money and effort in getting the sexiest tresses, that look hot off the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Styling hair takes a lot more than just heat tools, it requires a healthy diet, minimum use of chemicals and heat tools, and so much more.

Here are some ways you can Blow dry your wet hair, without damaging your hair.

1- Comb through hair before and after shower, to prevent extreme tangles
2- use a wide tooth comb on wet hair
3- Apply your favorite type of ALL natural oil on the ends (My pick: Almond ) you only need about a dime size.
*If you want to use Argaan Oil, I recommend the ALL natural kind, not Macademia or Moroccan Oil, because they are all pretty much silicone, with a bit of the oil. Silicone are not great for your hair.
4- Apply aloe gel on the roots and ends.
5- Wrap a towel in your hair
















6- When your hair is about 50-60% dry, section your hair into 4. *two at the top two on the bottom* and mist heat protector on each section before securing it.
7- Blow dry your roots on cool setting, switching between hot (only for 2-4 seconds)
8- Scratch your forehead with the nozzle (on cool setting)
9- After drying the roots, put the nozzle away from your hair, and blow dry on hot setting, switch between cold while running your fingers through your hair.
10- Repeat for the other 3 sections. 

Repair Damaged Brittle Hair

Since it's august, I think its the perfect time to repair the summer damage. Summer is the worst time for hair, because of the humidity, heat, lighter dyes/ombres and styling products/irons. I think all those Bombshell waves, flirty curls and shinny sleek straight will take a toll on your hair. Since Fall is just around the corner, It's better to start repairing your hair NOW!

 

1. Go in for a trim
   This is the most important step to take, if you want healthy hair. I always notice my hair feels a lot better when I get a cut. This will rid you of those pesky split ends, and add healthy shine.
   - If the hairstylist recommends that you cut your hair a bit more than you wanted, it's better to just cut it then and there, then to come back and re cut the split ends again, which is the same thing.
   
   
2. Dye your hair darker
   Although an optional step, it's really for the best to go a bit darker for the fall/winter months!
   - Opt for semi-permanent dyes, which are healthier for you in the long run. Also it would leave a PERMANENT color on your hair, which means you can afford to change it up a few times without ripping your hair follicles
   - Instead of redying your hair for vibrancy, try a gloss treatment, for instant shine.
   - Skip the full head dye, and go for the root touch ups!
    
3.  Treatments at the Salon
   you need to save up a bit, and go in for a hot oil treatment to bring moisture and life back into your hair, your hair will LOVE the pampering and so will you.
   
   
4. At Home Treatments
   I hate it that people go out and spend $$$ on all these products that don't really do much. Everything you need is already in your fridge, so stop wasting your money. You should AIM to fix your hair naturally not chemically.
   - Mix one or two eggs depending on your hair length and thickness, and add as much olive/coconut/almond oil to the mixture as you like and about 1-3 tablespoons of Mayo (I know this sounds gross but trust me) mix the ingredients really well and apply it to your hair. Cover hair with a shower cap, and periodically blow dry your head and put the cap on. Wash your hair after a minimum of 3 hours of applying. the longer you keep it, the better it is. 
   
5. Scalp Massage
   Scalp massage is great for blood flow, so keep running your fingers through your hair!
   
6. Eat Nutritious and Drink Liters and take your Vitamins
   As it says, nothing can fix your hair but you! The healthier you eat the better!
7. Avoid Hairsprays and Mousse
8. Try to straighten your hair once a week or twice a week
9. Use a good heat protector
10. Blow dry your hair instead of straightening
11. Blow Dry your hair, when it's 75% dry
12. Towel dry/ Air Dry
13. Shower at night, and air dry, and then style in the morning for easy style rather than going over the same strand
14. Get a silk pillow to avoid breakage
15. Dont brush wet hair
16. use a detangler on hair instead of brushing it out like a champ