These last couple weeks have been INSANE. My schedule exploded and consumed all my time, and my hair paid the price. My normal wash routine provides for a weekly deep conditioning. However, I simply have not had the time to devote to anything but studying. As soon as things slightly calmed down, I made a B-line home to give Frizzy Izzy some much needed TLC. So what do you do when your hairs gotten a little off track? The combination of the drier, colder air, and my neglect were quite evident. A potent deep conditioning was most definitely in order. Since Izzy had been so patient with me, I decided to do an overnight deep treatment. I love deep conditioning on DRY hair! I just feel like my hair can really soak up all the nourishment from the products this way? The hair is like a sponge. If its already saturated with water I feel as though there is less room in the cortex for all the yummy goodness I'm adding in my conditioning mix.
When deep conditioning I stay way from the synthetics and go for organic or mostly natural blends packed with vitamins that are geared toward building stronger hair and equipping the shaft to retain, rather than release, moisture. I like to alternate between protein rich and moisture rich formulas. Many times I won't opt for a commercial product and will mix something up in my lab (kitchen). You'd be amazed what you have in your fridge that will work wonders on you hair: avocado, bananas, eggs, olive oil, yogurt, coconut milk or coconut cream concentrate, the list goes on and on. If you're interested in my 'hairecipes' let me know. I'll do a post on it! So being pressed for time I did a quick mix: my Giovanni Deeper Moisture Condish, Extra virgin organic coconut oil, jojoba oil, and avocado butter. I whipped it up in a small bowl and applied in about 6 sections, sat under my Huetiful Steamer for 15 minutes, put on a plastics cap, covered that which a satin scarf to hold in my body heat, and headed to bed.
The steamer allows the cuticle of the hair to open up, much like the way steam opens the pores on your face during a facial. This allows the moisture to really penetrate. The next morning I rinsed and lightly shampooed (focusing on the scalp more so than the length of my hair) with a sulfate-free product. I rinsed with cold water to help seal the cuticle shut to allow all the goodies I put into the hair to stay and Izzy had her life back. Bouncy, fluffy and super moisturized, and incredibly soft.
I will be doing a separate review on the huetiful steamer. I ordered mine from www.BeHuetiful.com after see a live demo at a natural hair event last year. So stay tuned
Happy Hearts
Healthy Tresses ~~
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