Fall Regimen

Shampoo
During the fall, I will shampoo once a week or every other week, depending on the style I’m rocking.
Trader Joe’s Balanced Moisturizing Nourish Spa Shampoo (staple) Shea Moisture Organic Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo.  I did add some castor oil to this shampoo as well. 
If you read my article on parabens, you know that I no longer use the Trader Joe’s shampoo or conditioner.  Last March, Walgreens had the buy 1 get 1 sale on all Shea Moisture products.  I was in Florida at the time and made my way to several locations while there as well as made an online purchase.  One of the things I picked up was this shampoo and I am just trying it out for the first time this month.  So far, so good…I’ve used it 2 or 3 times.  I am working on a review as we speak.  I had hoped to have that out this week but time got away from me.  Anywho – it’s coming soon.  I always dry my hair with a t-shirt or microfiber towel.

Conditioner
TREsemme Naturals Nourishing Conditioner (staple) – I switch between this conditioner and the Trader Joe’s Balanced Moisturizing Nourish Spa Conditioner.  I also will use the Trader Joe’s Tea Tree conditioner because I like the tingle feeling on my scalp during the summer. 
Same deal with the Trader Joe’s conditioner.  I will continue with my TREsemme Naturals Nourishing Conditioner for now.  However, I am considering a new product line and may switch this up but for now, this works for me.

Deep Conditioner
Jessi Curl Weekly Deep Conditioning Treatment (staple) – Hands down my fave!  If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. I deep condition each and every time I shampoo.

Protein Treatment
I use Aubrey Organics Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner, once per month.  I apply this prior to shampooing.  I started this in July so I have only used this twice.  I will be doing my September treatment this weekend.  Once I’ve used it this weekend, I will be ready for a formal review.

Style of Choice
I will definitely be doing more protective styling during the fall.  I am considering ordering this wig or getting some afro puff twists.  I have not decided yet.  If I worked in a different environment, I would just wear my hair in twists with a beanie and call it a day.  Since that won’t work for me, I will either wear buns or some type of twists pinned up, continuing with my protective style challenge. 

Oils/Shea Butter
Coconut Oil is definitely my #1 oil of choice with olive oil in a close 2^nd.  I am still on the hunt for reasonably priced argan oil as well.
I use 100% Natural African Shea Butter to seal my ends.


General Practices
Prior to shampooing, I apply olive oil to my dry hair and detangle each section (6 sections – 3 on each side) with my fingers and put them in huge twists.  This process usually takes about 30 minutes.   Here is how much hair I lose after dry detangling. 

Shampoo with the twists still in place with emphasis on my scalp.  I do not apply the shampoo directly to my ends.
Remove one twist at a time and apply a generous amount of conditioner rinse and finger detangle, followed by a shower comb.  I then apply my deep conditioner, retwist and move on to the next twist.
I then place a plastic cap on and leave the deep conditioner on for several hours or overnight.
Once I rinse the deep conditioner, one twist at a time, I am ready to style. 
*Notice I do this entire process while my hair is in chunky twists.  If I do not, my hair will be extremely tangled and I lose more hair.
When I am done, my hair is super soft and super detangled.

No heat – Repeat, no heat.  Disclaimer, if at anytime, I decide to use heat, I reserve the right to change my mind.  In general, I use heat 3 times per year at the most.

At night, I sleep with satin scarf on a silk pillow case ALWAYS.  No exceptions.

P.S.  I LOVE THE FALL!!!!!! Goodbye flipflops and sundresses, hello boots and sweaters!