Naptural Counselor's Product Staples & Wash Routine

Naptural Counselor's Product Staples & Wash Routine 

Suave Almond Shea Conditioner-(leave in conditioner & conditioner)

Shampoo Bar 

Shea Moisture: Deep Conditioning Masque-(dry twists/braid outs) 

Shea Butter Mixture-(daily moisture)

Various Oils 

Water (#1 source for moisture)

Coconut Oil 

Shea Butter Mix:

Raw Shea Butter 

2TB of coconut oil 

1 TBS of olive oil 

Oil Mixture: 

1 TBs of each: 

Olive Oil

Castor Oil (fave)

Sweet Almond Oil

Avocado Oil 

Jojoba Oil 

Place it in a small bottle & shake. Use this as your daily oil. You can use some, all or different oils in your mixture. 

Clarifier: 

1 Part Apple Cider Vinegar & 3 Part Water. Place in spray bottle. Massage into scalp and then hair shaft. Do not RINSE OUT. Then add Deep Conditioning Treatment below on top of it. 

Deep Conditioning Treatment: 

2-3 TBS MAYO

2-3 TBS Coconut Oil

2-3 TBS Raw Honey

2-3 TBS Conditioner (SUAVE Shea & Almond)

Add 2 Eggs if you need added protein. 

Cover hair with a plastic bag/cap for 45 minutes. 

Wash Routine 

Section hair in 4 sections 

1) Clarify with Apple Cider Vinegar in sections. Massage scalp. 

2) Deep Conditioner Treatment in sections 

3) Cover with cap 45 minutes

4)Get in shower

5) Take down one section

6) Rinse with water 

7) Shampoo bar 

8) Conditioner & Detangle w/fingers and wide tooth comb 

9) Add Oil mixture 

10) Twist up section

....repeat each section. 

Naptural Counselor's Wash Routine & New Products

Today was wash day for me!!! For all you Naturalistas--you understand completely what this process entails. 

I want review my wash routine which was inspired by Naptural85. I absolutely love her. She is a Vlogger and Life Blogger. I encourage you to go check her out. You will be blessed. 

Step 1: Pre-Poo w/ olive oil & Almond Shea Butter Suave Conditioner for 30 to 60 minutes. Cover hair with a bag. 

Step 2: Section hair in 6-8 loose twists

Step 3: Jump in the Shower 

Step 4: Undo one twist. 

Step 5: Smooth hair with fingers and detangle as the water flows downward. 

Step 6: Apply Olive Oil and Conditioner on sectioned hair. Smooth and detangle with wide tooth comb. Rinse. 

Step 7: Apply shampoo, ACV or Shampoo Bar. Focus on scalp. Rinse. 

Step 8: Twist up sectioned hair with a dab of olive oil. 

Step 9: Repeat until finish 

This wash method will save your life. I can complete all the above steps in 1.5 hours MAX! 

I also tried 2 new products today!!! I am soooo excited to tell you about these! 

First: O.B.I Natural Haircare Shampoo Bar. This tool is absolutely amazing. I will never use regular shampoo again. I placed the shampoo bar on wet hair at the root and instantly got suds/lather. It just took a little to generate a good lather in order to cleanse my scalp. My scalp and hair was squeaky clean. Naptural Counselor gives this product a 10/10! 

Second: Curl Me Up: Curly Pudding by Nice & Curly. The product was creamy, pink and smelled good! I used this product on my medium size twists. I can't wait to see the results of my twistout. 

All I want for Christmas.....Natural Hair Products

Choosing products for your tresses should include conducting your own research.

Things to consider:
1. Ensure that the product is appropriate for your hair type.

2. Ensure the product will give you the results that one is attempting to achieve.

For Christmas...I asked for products that would provide moisture and conditioning.

I utilized search engines and Youtube to research quality products that would provide moisture & conditioning. I read product reviews, watch video tutorials on how to apply the product & observe the condition of the hair or style after the product has been applied.

In addition, I made sure the ingredients were safe.

KEY: To be sure to read reviews & watch tutorials of those that have similar hair types, as yourself.

A full review will follow on the below products.

Kynxx: Castor Oil Healthy Hair (90 Day) Challenge

Kynxx Natural Stylez by Amber is hosting the Castor Oil Challenge!!

This will be my very first Natural Hair Care Challenge that I have entered/participated in! There are many Natural Hair Challenges that promote healthy hair growth, which can be easily found on YouTube. Typically, Natural Hair Challenges will choose a product and/or styling method for participants to use over a course of 90 days to a year to see if these methods has increased hair growth or overall health.

Transitioners are encouraged to take part in similar challenges, in order to be introduced to healthy hair care and growth techniques.

Castor Oil Challenge Rules:
Dates: 12/1/12 to 2/1/13
1. Post hair photos every 2 weeks. Side by Side Photos of the current and previous 2 weeks.
2. Use CASTOR OIL or JAMAICAN BLACK CASTOR OIL, as the ONLY styler product.
3. Can mix carrier oils with the Castor Oil such as Olive or Coconut (optional).
4. Utilize your normal shampoo & conditioning regimen.
5. Protective Styles ONLY
6. Post Hair Natural Regimen.

I will track my progress for all of you:

My Regimen

Nightly Routine:
Spray hair with water
Apply Leave-in conditioner (Granier Fructis Intensely Smooth Leave-in Conditioner OR Herbal Essence Totally Twisted Conditioner)
Apply Castor/Coconut Oil Mix
Put hair in Protective Style

Protective Styles:
Single Braids or Twists
Flat Twists
One-Two large head band twists

Daily Routine:
Spritz hair with water
Smooth Castor/Coconut Oil on twists or braids

Weekly:
Shampoos: Dr Bronner's Castile Soap, ACV or Nothing But Shampoo.

Conditioners: As I Am Co-wash, Ren Cleansing Conditioner or Suave Almond & Shea Conditioner

Alternate Weeks:
Deep Conditioner Moisturizer Treatment: Suave Shea Almond Conditioner, Honey, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil mix

OR

Deep Conditioner Protein Treatment:
Suave Shea Almond Conditioner, Honey, Olive Oil Mayo, Castor Oil, Coconut Oil mix

11/28/12