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Here is my routine...Nothing spectacular and rather basic! I think the less you do to your hair, the better. I have moved some information to Hair Care 2 page! this page was too big!
After I trimmed my hair went from 73.5 to 55.5". Nov 2024 I am at 57.5"
 FOR NEW HAIR PRODUCTS I HAVE TRIED...
SEE HAIR CARE PAGE 2 or photoHERE
I put a barrier on my hair before washing. Here are 3 different ways:
Coconut Oil on dry hair at least one hour before washing.PHOTO
Warm Coconut oil and conditioner mixed with water on dry hair. (recipe on hair care 2 page)
Conditioner on wet hair from the ears down. (do mostly/easy)
Trying to protect the length by creating a barrier. These oils and
conditioners rinse off with one shampoo and I don't
have any residue, just clean softer hair. I shampoo
twice but avoid the length during the first shampoo,
concentrating on the scalp area.
(conditioner recipe and oils)
REMEMBER WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU
I started my longer hair journey in 2005 (hair tail bone length/36") I
learned to wash much less and stretched washes.
Since 2005 I have washed my hair a MAXIMUM of ONCE A WEEK. Washing less meant less stripping less of the natural
oils and less wear and tear from combing, drying and handling in
general.
The best thing for your hair are your own natural oils!
I went from washing it 104 times a year to 52 times a year OR LESS!
I shampoo twice, but only allow the
shampoo to run down the length ONCE during the 2nd shampoo. I never scrub the length or pile it on my head, I just leave it hanging down.
I wash my hair in the shower and simply lean over, FRONT TO SHOWER and concentrate on the
scalp area during the first shampoo.
I use warmer water for the 1st and cooler for the 2nd shampoo.
Use a shower water filter ON Heavily Chlorinated water PHOTO
VINEGAR and WATER RINSE?
OPTIONAL: DILUTE SHAMPOO!
I was diluting my shampoo on and off with purified water since
about 2013 until 2023. I mixed 20% shampoo into 80% water in a big empty shampoo bottle.
This helps distribute the shampoo and I tend to use less. Shake it up
before use. I make enough for 2-3 shampoos.
IN 2024 I STOPPED DILUTING SHAMPOO, But its still ok to do.
DRY SHAMPOO: I started using dry shampoo in 2013. I tried many kinds and my
favorite is Batiste PHOTO
My hair starts to get a bit oily on day 4 and this is when I sometimes use
dry shampoo.
Batiste uses rice starch, most others use aluminum starch! I LOVE IT
Use sparingly...the smell is strong.
REMEMBER WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU
RESULTS OF POLL(now closed)
I use conditioner after every shampoo. My hair loves silicones and I need
them for combing out my hair when wet. My new favorite conditioner is PHOTO
I rinse out the shampoo and squeeze, (never wring) out as much water as possible.
I put a generous amount on from the ears down and clip it up for 5
minutes.
I rinse it with cool/warm water and only for 15-20 seconds leaving some in
my hair.
My hair feels so slick and soft and its not hard to comb out.
Before combing I sometimes spray some L'Oreal leave in, 6 squirts.
I hardly ever use the matching conditioner that goes with the shampoo! I find they usually dont work for me.
Using silicone "cones" & other tips My hair loves them and has been so important in minimizing damage from
detangling. Ingredients in conditioners will have the word "CONE".
I stay away from coney serums. Those suffocate the hair in my opinion.
I only use a wide tooth comb to
detangle.
Use T-Shirts or muslin baby blanket to put my
hair up and soak up some water before I comb.
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Look for the JAR, Not the thinner regular Nexxus conditioner in the bottle! But now they ONLY SELL SMALL PACKETS OF THIS in 2023/24!
THE FORMULA CHANGED IN 2017 I am only using my older stock.
I have a new one by L'Oreal. USE A CLARIFYING SHAMPOO BEFORE USING ANY DEEP TREATMENT! Deep treatments are more work and expensive! You want the full benefit!
This insures the best results since the product can't penetrate hair if there is a buildup of silicone or hair products.
(Harsh sulfates: SLS,SLES,ALS) I find Herbal essences shampoo works great to clarify. Use less to start with, it can be drying.
How often do I use? This varies with the seasons In the winter I use it every month or so, and in the summer hardly at all. OR if my hair seems like it needs it. SOMETIMES ALL I NEED IS THE COCONUT OIL AND
A heat cap(Mastex Brand) opens the hair cuticle for deeper conditioning PHOTO Sometimes I just leave
deep conditioner on without the cap, wrapped in a t-shirt or muslin baby blanket. I heat it with the blow dryer! (heat opens the cuticle)
Other deep Conditioners I tried are:
L'OREAL Natures Therapy Mega Strength- I may try others in the future...
Deep conditioning is a very important part of my hair care!
REMEMBER...WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU
COMBING: I use a wide tooth comb 99% of the time I really love WTC (wide tooth combs) I have tried several brands and my favorite brands are: MADORA/George Michael # 116 , Scunci ( my first one,discontinued), HairSense #210 and Swissco brand. COMBS BELOW BY ETERNALLY IN AMBER
These are beautiful combs I first tried in 2018
I always comb wet hair and never brush PHOTO Hair is fragile when wet and it stretches. Inspect combs for seams and sharp edges. I like combs better with no handle, although I have some of each. Links to favorite combs:
SEE THE NEW JJJ COMB COLLECTION VIDEO I made in Fall 2024 Links to combs in comment area on YouTube
 I avoid combs made of horn or bone. I DISCONTINUED USING BBB (stopped using animal products)
I DO USE A TANGLE TEEZER WITH A HANDLE THOUGH.
 I prefer to use a blow dryer on my hair. For me, it's safe and quick with
less tangling and handling.
I REMOVE AS MUCH WATER AS POSSIBLE BEFORE USING THE DRYER!
I recently tried muslin baby blankets in 2019 to wrap wet hair and they work perfect!
Obviously,removing as much water helps speed up the whole
drying process. I wrap it up for 15 minutes and comb out.
I re-wrap in another muslin blanket for 30 min or more. my old routine was using t shirts, but never a towel.
 USING THE BLOW DRYER: I work mostly from the under layers and try to avoid the outer layer of
hair. I leave it divided and parted down the back. PHOTO
I USE "WARM" NOT HOT. Most hair dryers these days have 3 settings,
COOL,WARM and HOT. PHOTO Use your common sense
and you can use a blow dryer with
NO DAMAGE! I dry in several 3 to 5 minute sessions and let my hair rest for a few
minutes in between. Keep the dryer at least 10-15" away from the hair. I repeat this process
until my hair is 90% dry.
Hair dryers these days have a cool shot button or a cool setting. I finish by using
cool/room temp air, this helps the cuticle lay flat. With a hair dryer you can aim the air where you need it with
less handling in my opinion! Always aim the dryer DOWN to help the hair scales
lay flat. (this is not rocket science lol, just common sense!)
AIR DRYING / FAN DRYING
Once in a while I do AIR DRY. This takes more hair flipping and handling to
get it dry. These air drying methods
do need more handling and flipping of the hair which lead to more tangles,
combing and work in my opinion.
 USING THE HAIR DRYER ON  COOL & WARM ONLY IS SAFE IN MY OPINION!
My hair actually stays more tangle free, smooth and straight between washes
when I blow dry!
REMEMBER WHAT WORKS FOR ME MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU
 THESE ARE SOME THINGS I DO IN WINTER
 Use a humidifier at home.(or boil a pot of water!)
Wear a sleep cap every night. Wear hair up under hats/hoods. Spray hair with 5% conditioner 95% water if it feels dry.
Oil more to tame fly-aways.(I use coconut)
Deep condition more in winter. Wash and condition a little more.(moisture)
Search and destroy for split ends
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a sign from my original hair care page years ago
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Everyones hair reacts differently to different products. What works for one, may not work for another. Everyone has their own specific needs for their hair type. Depending on your hair care routine, you need to adjust and experiment as to what works FOR YOU!
Please keep that in mind! Posted here is what works FOR ME because so many of you wondered! I try to keep my routine very basic with few products.
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