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My hair has been in a yuck for a while. My twist-outs lasted a day or so and kind of fell apart. I couldn’t figure out why, but I realize I deviated from what works for my hair, the SCOSS routine. I honestly couldn’t get the comb through my hair and experienced more hair lost than usual.
My newest SCOSS routine…
Shampoo: I broke my only Shampoo rule, “Must be clear”. I tried Herbal Essences’ Hello Hydration Shampoo. I read great reviews. It was great at first, but my hair seemed to gain too much build up. I then tried the clear Herbal Essences Drama Clean, but it seemed to dry my hair too much. I went back to TRESemme. Instead of the Moisture Rich Shampoo, I tried Flawless Curls Moisturizing Shampoo. Did I mention 32oz for less than $5?
Condition: Since I didn’t have good luck with the Herbal Essences’ Hello Hydration Conditioner, I went back to TRESemme’s Smooth & Silky Conditioner. Before washing, I drenched my hair in it and covered with a plastic bag for a few hours. My soft manageable hair is back! After blow drying, I sectioned hair into several Bantu knots for ease of styling.
Oil: Yipi for coconut oil!! I went to Whole Foods and bought their brand Expeller Pressed Virgin Coconut Oil. The pressed oil can be used as a dietary supplement! What surprised me the most about the coconut oil is since I’ve used it on my face, my breakouts have decreased significantly! I swear my hair and skin just drink coconut oil. Being that we are having a very dry winter, I “greased” my scalp with Jojoba Oil. Alternative Successful Oils: Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Morocco Oil
Shea Butter: I love 100% Shea butter!!! This week I used Jane Carter’s Nourish and Shine. It consist of different butters with grapefruit and pear essential oils. JC’s Nourish and Shine gives my hair its shea butter fix, and acts as styling butter that smells like citrus goodness. (Every Kinnks Tee purchased will receive a free Nourish and Shine sample courtesy of Jane Carter herself!).
Style: Before the Super Bowl, I popped in American Gangster in the DVD and started twisting. I may decide to curl, or pin up twists to provide versatility throughout the week.
Question and Answers
* Erica: I would like to know do or have you ever had an itchy scalp and what can be done about it?
Keeping your scalp clean and moisturized will help with an itchy scalp. You may wash your hair too much, or not enough. Experiment with the SCOSS routine to see what works best. If severe, you may need an anti-fungal shampoo or to consult a dermatologist.
*Valerie: How do I achieve soft hair?
Try the above routine, my hair feels soft, and manageable every time. Note that since we have such unique hair, one person’s favorite product may be your worst. Good luck experimenting.
*Machelle: Since going natural I don’t know what to use for my scalp. When I had a relaxer I used regular grease now I am lost and my scalp feels dry!
When I think of grease, it is somewhat sentimental. It reminds me of the bonding time my mom spent parting and greasing my scalp. The truth is that grease is filled with petroleum, which does not allow your scalp to breathe. Try different oils mentioned above and you’ll never go back. You probably won’t need as much oil as you did grease.
*Wanda: What’s the best hair products for natural hair?
A common mistake I make is thinking one product will be the new it! I tried this with Coconut oil and my hair was sooo thirsty! Find your ideal routine, then experiment with different products to see if you see an enhancement. If not, you know you don’t need it.
*Erica: What do you do to your hair a night?
At night I use a loc soc, or old stockings with runs. I avoid tying my hair because it makes my hair flat while a “stocking cap” will keep it in place without making it a pancake. Remember to wash your pillow case, combs, brushes, and head ties as often as you wash your hair.