When I first started going natural, I was a real stickler to my routine/regimen. I shampooed, DC'd (deep conditioned),and LOC'd EVERY week. Every month I protein comditioned, regular conditioned, hot oil treated, and LOC'd without fail. I spent so much time taking care of Diva, I wasn't enjoying her.
After my mom's passing 10 months ago, I abandoned Diva completely. I was in a really dark place, I couldn't even get in the shower to run water through my head. The result was brittle hair that just broke off in chunks. But now I'm feeling more like myself and I'm more relaxed with my routine. I found more of a balance with products and timing.
I now wash every two weeks. Diva has a better looking braid out on not so clean hair. I LOC with an EVOO and castor oil blend. They are the most accesible to me and I use them together because castor oil is so heavy seperately. After LOC, I braid my hair, cover it up with a silk scarf, and that's it. If Im not going anywhere the following days tI leave the braids in. Sometimes I even wear them to work. I put a little oil/water spritz and go on my merry way.
There are a couple of things I would like to do that I should be doing more of. I need to do more hot oil treatments. I have not done one in about a year and I miss the way it makes my hair feel luxuriously soft. I also need to DC more. I am a super LAZY natural and when I don't DC, Diva just goes all to pieces. With me trying the CG method of hair care(no shampoo, no heat, no combs),I cant reslly use my go to deep conditioner ORS Olive Oil Hair Masque. As a substitute, I'm going to use a DIY from my favorite hair blog. Also, I'm not the best as sleeping in a scarf so I have a silk pillowcase(in desperate need of replacement) as a back up.
The plan is to recommit to Diva because I don't believe in giving up once you've started and I know all good things take TIME! All of you who have either fallen off or are just starting, please keep in mind that you have to be patient. Results will come!!!
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