My Daily Hair Routine

I have been off-track my daily hair routine because of all the stress and the demands in college. But now, I decided to return to my daily hair routine.

Things I don't go inside the bathroom without: [for hair only]

• Baking Soda Solution [every other day]
• Conditioner [everyday]
• Shampoo [once a week]

That's basically it.

Baking Soda Solution
I've done a lot of research on using Baking Soda for the hair. It does have its wonderful uses for the hair. First, it saves your hair from over-conditioning. When you use too much heavy conditioners, the chemicals stack up. That's gonna be hard to remove, and baking soda just does that. Second, it's all natural. Meaning, no side effects on your hair.

I prepare the solution by adding a 1.25 tablespoon of baking soda for every one glass of tap water. I read that the amount would depend on your hair type - whether it be greasy, oily, and it also depends on how curly it is. I store my baking soda solution in a wash bottle.

The undissolved baking soda settles when unused so better shake it before using it.

I pour the solution directly on my scalp. I then massage my scalp to make sure every corner is cleaned.


Conditioner

 When you're using heavy conditioners, always remember that less would be always more. More conditioner might just lead to more frizz and higher chances of over-conditioning your hair.

I just pour large coin size on my palm, rub my hands together, and apply them from the tips, slowly reaching the scalp. I let it stay for about 2-3 minutes in my hair. I soap while I let the conditioner get absorbed by my hair.




I don't really use shampoo that much because shampoo is a detergent, and detergents are harsh on our hair. Every time I use a shampoo, my hair usually gets double frizz. I occasionally use shampoo just for the reason of cleaning my scalp once in a while. Well, I have baking soda doing that duty anyway.


My styling products

• Gatsby Water Gloss/Wet Look
• Brazil Nut Define & No Frizz (The Body Shop)
• Vaseline Total Moisture Lotion

I don't use them all in the same day - just depends on my mood.


After showering, I dry my hair with my previously worn shirt as rubbing my hair with a towel will just encourage frizz to build up once my hair is dry. I crunch my hair with the shirt from the tips to the scalp to increase volume on my hair. Then I use one of my styling products. I've read that the best way to fight frizz is to prepare the hair before it gets dry. So I use these products on my wet hair.


Gatsby Gel

 My hair type's around 2b-2c (wavy). Frizz tendency is really high so I use this to let my hair stand in place. I apply some on my hand, rub them against each other and comb the product evenly on my hair. That's it.

But when I want some more spiral action on my hair, I do use the Skip Curl method using this gel. I apply a small amount on a portion of my hair, then I start twisting my hair (based on the way my hair naturally curls) and then I release it.

Note: Once you're done using a styling product on a portion of your hair, NO TOUCHY!!

Brazil Nut Define & No Frizz

I just love using this on a bad hair day. Lessens the frizz on your hair and adds a very exotic smell on it too. I place a small amount on my palm then I rub my hands together and apply it evenly on my hair. I comb my hair with my hands to neaten it up.



Vaseline Total Moisture

Weird right? But I just researched on this one and found out that body lotion can be used for the hair too. Guess what? Matthew Morrison (Glee) uses a skin lotion on his curls! Link: http://www.bellasugar.com/Matthew-Morrison-Uses-Lubriderm-His-Hair-8879125












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