| | LaDiosa
 | ABOUT MY HAIR
My hair is type 4a and mildly relaxed (texlaxed) so it's still very thick and has a lot of texture.
MY "LONG" HAIR JOURNEY (Pun Intended)
About 10 years ago, I cut off all of my hair.
Prior to cutting, it was about shoulder length, but in bad shape. After the cut, it was about 2 or 3 inches all over.
Then, I began following the Wanakee method. I used the products and when my hair got long enough, I constantly wore protective styles. That, allowed my hair to grow out pretty quickly.
Two years after cutting, it was around APL, maybe a bit longer. Only thing was although I had length, at the time, I didn't know how to take care of it without protective styles, so my length remained around BSL for years. But, that was fine with me, I enjoyed the length.
In November 2004, I began losing my hair in patches and was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata.
In the summer of 2006, I wanted to learn how to take better care of my hair. I discovered Fotki, and other online resources to help me learn how to take care of my hair without being so dependent on protective styles. I learned about the importance of moisture and I began experimenting with lots of different products. I'd say it took about 6 months for me to find what products worked for me.
After painful, monthly dermatologist treatments, my hair began to grow back in November 2006. (That's funny. I'm only just realizing that it began growing again in the same month that it started falling out, 2 years earlier).
I still had length where my hair had not fallen out and I'd since learned how to take care of it, but it was very uneven and scraggly looking. Since my hair was growing back, In spring 2007, I felt comfortable enough to begin trimming aggressively, to even it up. So, for the most part of 07, I was trimming alot to get it even and healthy looking.
Now, I'm done with major trims and cuts. Right now, it's just about growth and maintanence. I've reclaimed BSL in Dec 07, and now my short term goal is MBL which is where I should be in Dec 08. My plan is to maintain that for awhile with trims, just to make sure that my hair is full before moving on to my next goal of WL. After that, I'll probably continue to let it grow, but I don't have any current goals after that.
MY REGIMEN
STYLE
On an average day I typically have my hair out or in a bun or ponytail. Wearing it up makes it more difficult for me to play with, which is a bad habit of mine. I typically don't comb or brush my hair opting to finger comb instead, but when I do I only use wide tooth seamless combs. At night, I always put my hair in a bun or plaits before bed. I'll also sleep in a snood at times but not every night. I use a snood if I'm doing a braid out or if I want to protect my curls while I'm sleeping.
WASHING
I stopped using shampoo in Dec of 07. I cleanse my hair with a mixture of baking soda and water.
*** Around April of 08, I began washing with shampoo again. The daily moisturizer that I use has cones in it, so the shampoo works better to remove them. I use Aubrey organics Moisturizing Shampoo followed by Aubrey Organics Revitalizing Conditioner, which is my favorite conditioner ever.
Because I do use a leave in everyday, I like to cleanse once a week or every two weeks (If I can go that long) to eliminate build up.
After I wash, I pat my hair with a microfiber towel, so that it's no longer dripping, I apply Neutrogena Triple Moisture Silk Leave In, detangle with a wide tooth comb and let it air dry.
Sometimes I'll use a blowdryer with a comb attachment, on the low setting to detangle however, I never blow dry my hair completly. I still let it air dry it once it's detangled.
PRODUCTS
My hair is very dry so I really need to keep it moisturized. I use Neutrogena's Triple Moisture Silk Leave In Conditioner and every once in a while, spritz my hair Giovanni Vita Pro. I used to use Giovanni Direct Leave In Conditoner for daily moisture, but it doesn't rub in as easily as the Neutrogena product. I also use Ojon restoratives treatment (oil based product) to help with detangling when finger combing.
RELAXING
I use Just For Me regular strength relaxer. I like it because it never gets my hair too straight which for me is perfect. I don't use the pre relaxer that comes with it because it makes my hair hard and therefore difficult to get through. I protect my hair with Vaseline or oil sheen instead.
I relax 4 times a year, scheduling them on the first day of every season. According to the lunar charts, solstices and equinoxes are the best days for cutting or beautifying the hair. I don't know if thats true, but I prefer to do it anyway because to me it's a nice way of starting each season fresh.
***In May of 08, I relaxed 2 months post. I was debating as to wether I would do this from then on, but I've since changed my mind and decided to go back to my 3 months post relaxing schedule.
HENNA
I do henna once monthly for the color and conditioning properties. However, I'm going to slow down on the henna a bit to preserve my color. My next application will be of Cassia instead, although, I will add just a hint of henna to my recipe.
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