| | The Curl to the DST **update as of 6/25/08
 | I am still getting my routine down pat but have embraced the fact that my 3c/4a hair is bushy and loves to be that way. With that in mind here is my current routine which is a work in progress:
100% Aveda regimen:
Products:
Shampure Shampoo
Damage Remedy Shampoo
Damage Remedy Treatment
Aveda Deep Penetrating Hair Revitalizer (deep treatment)
Brilliant Conditioner (deep treatment)
Cherry Bark Almond Conditioner (deep treatment)
Brilliant Universal Hair Cream (styling cream)
Beautifying Composition Oil (moisture and shine)
Anti-humectant pomade (shine)
Brilliant Damage Control (heat protectant)
Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer (styling cream)
Aveda Elixir (leave-in)
Curessence (leave-in)
Wash days:
Lessons Learned (open list)
1. My hair appreciates commercial products vs. homemade concoctions or homemade manufacturers. No offense but that is just what my hair chooses.
2. Embrace the hair's natural texture - if it is bushy - accept it and learn to work with it.
3. Do not underestimate the power of moisturized healthy natural hair. It is a lifesaver and pretty much guarantees the natural hair will grow to great lengths.
4. Keep a journal of hair idols. They keep you motivated towards a particular goal especially when the journey gets challenging or you want to turn around and give up
5. Respect other's choices in what they choose to do with their hair. One method of maintaining hair is not more "black" than another. Choices is the spice of life and it is everyone's right. Don't berate someone b/c they prefer to relax their hair. As long as they love themselves and their people - it is all good to me
6. Never say never - you do not know WHAT you are going to do or how you will feel 1, 3, or 5 years from now so never say never those words can come back to bite you.
That's it for now - enjoy the album and I will try my best to commit to journaling this journey and my progress. I plan to grow to BSL by July 2009. Let's see how I do!
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