A hair regimen is a consistent "routine" you use to care for your hair. Having a hair regimen will make your hair healthier and allow you to retain length. Our hair grows just most of the time it breaks off at the same rate it is growing, making it stay the same length and appear that there is no growth. Let's start off with the BASIC things you need for your regimen.
First and foremost you NEED a wide tooth comb!
A Shampoo
Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioner
Deep Conditioner
(Lots of conditioners right? Moisture, Moisture, Moisture)
A water (Aqua) based moisturizer
Oil
Protein Treatment
Growth aid (not mandatory)
Okay now that I've listed the BASICS I'm going to go into detail.
A SHAMPOO that's sulfate free is ideal. However, it will require some "searching". This isn't mandatory my shampoo isn't sulfate free, I wash with shampoo BI-WEEKLY (every 2 weeks). Hair thrives when it is clean, do not believe the myth that dirt makes hair grow.Some brands I've used and recommend are:
Creme of Nature Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
Infusium 23 Color Defender Sulfate free shampoo
Hairtrition Shampoo Moisturizing shampoo
Choose a CONDITIONER that is good for co-washing. I do this multiple times a week. My favorite conditioner is V05 moisture milks, it is cheap but works very well and keeps my hair moisturized. It also has biotin in it which helps thicken up hair. Recommended brands below:
V05 moisture milks
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
John Freda Full Repair Full Body Conditioner
A LEAVE IN conditioner is an extra moisturizer you put in after you wash your hair
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In conditioner (my favorite)
Creme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner
ApHogee 2 step protein treatment
Megatek
First and foremost you NEED a wide tooth comb!
A Shampoo
Conditioner
Leave-in Conditioner
Deep Conditioner
(Lots of conditioners right? Moisture, Moisture, Moisture)
A water (Aqua) based moisturizer
Oil
Protein Treatment
Growth aid (not mandatory)
Okay now that I've listed the BASICS I'm going to go into detail.
A SHAMPOO that's sulfate free is ideal. However, it will require some "searching". This isn't mandatory my shampoo isn't sulfate free, I wash with shampoo BI-WEEKLY (every 2 weeks). Hair thrives when it is clean, do not believe the myth that dirt makes hair grow.Some brands I've used and recommend are:
Creme of Nature Kiwi & Citrus Ultra Moisturizing Shampoo
Infusium 23 Color Defender Sulfate free shampoo
Hairtrition Shampoo Moisturizing shampoo
Choose a CONDITIONER that is good for co-washing. I do this multiple times a week. My favorite conditioner is V05 moisture milks, it is cheap but works very well and keeps my hair moisturized. It also has biotin in it which helps thicken up hair. Recommended brands below:
V05 moisture milks
Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship
John Freda Full Repair Full Body Conditioner
A LEAVE IN conditioner is an extra moisturizer you put in after you wash your hair
Cantu Shea Butter Leave In conditioner (my favorite)
Infuisium 23 Leave in Conditioner (has protein in it keep an eye on your hair)
Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 miracle worker (has mineral oil in it but this is a new favorite)
Paul Mitchell Leave-in conditioner
Carol's Daughter's Black Vanilla Leave In
A DEEP CONDITIONER is to be used weekly or bi-weekly depending on your hair's needs. I prefer to deep condition weekly. This can be done overnight with a cap, then you can wash it out in the morning. During the day for a few hours or for about 30 minutes under the dryer or steamer.I honestly haven't found a deep conditioner that has met my needs yet but here are a few that have good reviews.
Neutrogena Triple Moisture Hair Mask (on my list to try)Mizani MoisturefuseCreme of Nature Argan Oil Intensive Conditioner
Chose a DAILY MOISTURIZER the first ingredient should be water/aqua. I use my CANTU-SHEA BUTTER LEAVE IN CONDITIONER and my Hawaiian silky moisturizer. What I do to make a cheap moisturizer that WORKS is, first get an empty bottle or spray bottle. Then, fill it half way up with your conditioner of choice, I use V05 Moisture Milks (ofcourse) then I fill it up with water half way. VIOLA.......there's your moisturizer.
Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle WorkerCantu Shea Butter Leave in- ConditionerGarnier Frutius Silky Secret Daily Moisturizer
After you moisture SEAL in it in with OIL, so you're hair doesn't dry out and moisture doesn't escape. When it comes to oil the best option is to go natural. Why go buy a bottle of "Olive Oil" from the BSS that has a bunch of STUFF in it. Go to the cooking aisle and get some EVOO.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Castor Oil (Regular Pharmacy kind or Jamaican Black)
Load up on essential oils as well
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Jojoba Oil
Castor Oil (Regular Pharmacy kind or Jamaican Black)
Load up on essential oils as well