1) Are you natural, relaxed, texlaxed, or transitioning?I am natural and had my last relaxer in May 2007.
2) What mistakes have you made in your hair care journey?
None comes to mind actually, largely because I don’t do much to my hair between shampoos and I don’t really change my routine and products much.
3) What is your current HEALTHY HAIR routine? (include regimen, products, etc.)
I have been using homemade ayurvedic products to cleanse and condition my hair. Since mid-December I have started wearing twists or braids for between 2-3 weeks. I do not wash it in this period, however I cleanse the scalp daily with a herbal infusion of burdock root/rosemary/lemongrass/bringraj/gotu kola/irish moss/amla/neem. This moisturizes and nourishes the scalp while at the same time effectively removing any scalp build up, preventing any scalp issues. I follow this up by lightly oiling my hair, alternating with shea butter and coconut oil. If my hair is feeling dry, I will lightly spritz it with water before oiling. I shampoo and deep condition each time I remove my twists/braids. In addition, I clarify every 4-6 weeks with neutral henna and fullers earth then deep condition before doing a henna treatment.
4) Do you have a HEALTHY BODY routine? If so, what is it? (diet, skin care, etc.)
Whole grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables are the bulk of my diet. I also consume a fair amount of dairy products daily. I drink at least 64 ounces of water daily and I don’t eat any junk food. I don’t do anything special for my skin care, except ensuring that my diet is rich in essential fatty acids.
5) Do you have any advice for those seeking healthy tresses?
I would advise to keep things as simple as possible. Try to adopt a routine that fits into your lifestyle so that it is easier to stick to it. I also find it helpful to consider your hair care an extension of a healthy lifestyle.
