Yesterday I went to Sally’s and picked up a few random things. I am on the hunt for a good moisturizer, preferably water based. I am also experimenting with conditioners. No really reason why, because I do like the products I have.

When I left the store, I felt like I had another CurlBox.

Yesterday I washed and deep conditioned my hair. I tried the Proclaim – Argan Oil Intense Hydrating Masque. Of course I left it in much longer than instructed. It felt very moisturizing when I put it in and my hair felt very soft and moisturized when I rinsed it out.

This is my hair damp, with no product. Why don’t I leave it like this? Glad you asked! When I put product in it, it shrinks and I’m afraid to know what it’ll look and feel like if it dries without product.

I put some olive oil and I also tried the As I Am Moisture Milk. It felt pretty moisturizing and the smell is delicious. I have to wait until my hair is completely dry to determine how moisturizing it is.

As the weather changes, it’ll be all about locking in moisture.

XOXO,
Rece

Yesterday I received my two sample packs of Miss Jessie’s Super Sweetback Treatment. I had already decided I was going to revisit the Naptrual85 wash & go method (see video here) that worked out quite well before. A friend at work said to me “Why don’t you just wear your hair natural? Every time you try to straighten it or something, it ends up reverting anyway.” She made an excellent point, which is what made me decide to go curly.

I was a bit hesitant about trying another Miss Jessie’s product because of what happened last time, but I went for it anyway.

For starters, I love love love the scent of it. The directions say that you should leave it in for 30 minutes. I got caught up on the phone and ended up leaving it in for 1 hour. When I rinsed it out, my hair felt AMAZING! I was pleasantly surprised.

The last time I tried this wash & go method, I felt like my hair needed a little moisture, but it was hard to moisturize it and not disturb the curl pattern. To overcome this, this time I took a big bowl of warm water and I mixed a small amount of olive oil in the water. Once I rinsed all of the conditioner out of my hair, I poured the bowl of olive oil water over my head.

These are the results after my hair dried.

XOXO,
Rece