Relaxer updates
Wash day: counting down to my relaxer touch up!!
Over the weekend, I went swimming and I didn’t wear a swimming cap. Although I had my hair in a bun, this came undone as soon as I got into the pool and my hair was swimming with me (very bad idea). Afterwards, I washed my hair with Ion Swimmer’s shampoo (that shampoo stings my eyes!!). Next, I clarified with Ion Clarifying shampoo. I applied Aphogee Two-step Protein Treatment. I left this in till it was almost dry and then I rinsed it off. Next,Read More
RETOUCH DAY 25th June 2012
I did my relaxer touchup 2 days ago: sorry for sharing this late. [1 was 13 weeks post-relaxer]. I didn’t do it myself: just too scared! [To learn how I prepared for relaxer day, read Wash day 21st June 2012: Counting down to my relaxer touch-up]. I used Avlon Affirm Fiberguard Mild Creme Relaxer. I made sure I did a protein conditioning after rinsing out relaxer using Avlon Affirm FiberGuard Sustenance Fortifying Treatment (I mixed this with a few drops of hydrolyzed keratin). Afterward, I washed my hair withRead More
Hair update and healthy hair boot camp reminder
Hi everyone. I just did a relaxer touch-up two days ago, after a 12-week stretch (my first time without doing braids or weave-on). I think I’m going to stick to 12 ± 1 weeks cos’ it works for me. Getting ready for the day, I did a protein treatment with Aphogee 2-step protein treatment (also my first time) 5 days before. I followed up by a deep conditioner with my Kenra moisturizing conditioner. On the D-day, I based my scalp with my oil mix and applied Avlon Fiberguard Preservo strengthening serumRead More
