Day 9 Flexi-rod set |
After I took my faux locs and box braids down, my hair was definitely in need of some pampering. I knew that my next wash day was going to be relaxer day so I wanted to do some protein treating as well. Here's how my wash day went down:
{1} Divided my hair into 4 sections and saturated it with oil. Covered with a plastic cap and scarf until the next morning.
{2} Divided each section in half then began detangling: 1st with my fingers with a wide tooth comb. applied PM Tea Tree Moisturizing conditioner and braided each section. Put Aubrey Organics GPB on ends (protein layering).
{3} Shampooed with a mix of ORS Creamy Aloe and CON Moisturizing Argan Oil
{4} Towel wrapped to soak up excess water.
{5} Deep conditioned with Umberto Beverly Hills Repair Treatment Masque and TRESemme naturals with a plastic cap for about an hour.
{6} Apple cider vinegar and aloe vera juice rinse. I did not rinse this out.
{7} Towel wrapped to soak up excess water.
{8} I let my hair air dry a little then I applied my leave-ins (Elasta QP H2 and Organix Coconut Milk Serum) section by section to get ready to flexi-rod set my hair.
{9} I applied Shea Moisture Frizz-Free Curl Mousse (Coconut & Hibiscus line) to each piece of my hair before rolling it on the flex-rod.
{10} Sat under my bonnet dryer for about an hour. Let it air dry the rest.
My roots were puffier that what I would have liked, but the curls were great. I wasn't too surprised because I'm def not the best at wrestling my new growth taut with flexi-rods. That automatically equals an updo for me (pictured below). So I pinned it up and to one side. These curls were so soft and lasted for so long! About 10 days to be exact. I give all the credit to the awesome Shea Moisture mousse. By the end, I was just wearing it big, fluffy with allll the frizz and loving it. I've become a sucker for big hair.
That set looks great and I love the updo with the black head band/scarf. Very cute!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Andrea!! I love how accessories change up the style, too!
DeleteNice Updo! MY flexi never last that long.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tomi! I've been so surprised when my sets last this long. I think it's a combination of the hold in the mousse and the fact that I've gotten a lot better at pineappling at night.
DeleteLook at you looking all kind of cute. I love the hair.
ReplyDeleteI love how your hair turned out Melanie! I love the curls, flexi-rods were my favorite style when I started my hair journey!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love your curls x
ReplyDeletePretty hair.. I'm itching for a flex rod set soon
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