Back in April, I checked myself into product junkie rehab after a much-needed butt whoopin' and candid conversation with Brandie Kekoa. If it wasn't for Brandie and her straight up honesty, I would probably still be spinning my wheels, wondering why I'm trying all these amazing products and my hair looks like basura.🚮

Fast forward three months, and I'm well on my way to having my best head of curls yet. Yes, even better than the 2014 and 2016 curls I've been chasing for so long. I can honestly say that I've fallen in love with my hair all over again, and all it took was for me to renounce my product junkie ways.

As it turns out, I love healthy, thriving hair more than I love chasing down new products. 🤷🏽‍♀️ Who'da thunk it?

Reflecting on my experience these past three months, I've noticed four key ways that my hair has taken a turn for the better. Since incorporating (and sticking to!) a dedicated regimen of fixed products, I've enjoyed:

More Visible Hair Growth
Y'all know the drama with natural hair. Half the time, we can't tell whether it's growing or not because shrinkage has a tendency to be totally disrespectful. Even with my shrinkage in full on lets-make-you-feel-bald mode, I began to see visible signs of growth and length retention. My first big clue-in was the rude and unruly grey hair that's decided to sprout up smack dab in the middle of my front section. The ends of them were red (hi, henna), but as the challenge wore on, the new grey hair roots grew longer, and longer, and longer. As I type, they've made their reappearance with at least an inch of new growth since my last henna session at the end of May.


Another major way I've been able to tell my hair has grown is by how I wear it. I have a tendency to wear my hair pulled in front and over my shoulders to create a more face-framing effect. But after my cut, the back layers were too short to stay put — they would graze across the top of my shoulders and move right back to where they were. And that's even after stretching. 😭 Now, I don't even stretch my back layers and they stay put.

I can't exactly put a number of inches to two much my hair has grown, I just know that it has. And I haven't been taking any hair growth vitamins, either.


My Hair Got Healthier
As I scrolled down my Instagram timeline pre-cut, I realized two things: one, I posted a lot of throwback pics to healthier hair days. Two, I posted a lot of half-up, pushed back, side angled, and other damage-camouflaging hair pics. See here, here, here, and here for reference. I'm honestly surprised nobody caught on. 😂 In truth, I was just covering up how totally wrecked my curls were. Especially in the front/center area.


Since getting a good cut and sticking to a dedicated regimen, my curls have been on the road to recovery in ways I could never imagine. Naturally, I have more shrinkage because my curls area healthier. My split ends have reduced drastically, and I haven't had much need to pick up the scissors and trim. I do experience a liiiiiitle bit of tapering in areas where my damage wasn't completely cut away (to give my curls some semblance of shape and balance), but it pales in comparison to what I was dealing with before. The tgin Miracle RepaiRx Curl Protein Reconstructor has been instrumental in keeping my curls strong and maintaining elasticity, while fortifying (and even putting a lil' bounce back into) my damaged areas.

This is all my shedding after not washing for TWELVE days. TWELVE.

My hair sheds less (even though I go longer periods of time between washes), and I really do believe Be Kekoa's Be Clean and Be Clair as well as Soultanicals' 'Fro Despair have been instrumental to reducing hair fall in my regimen. Be Clean and Be Clair are excellent at cleaning the hair and scalp while minimizing friction between strands — resulting in less hair being 'pulled out' during cleansing and detangling. 'Fro Despair, with its stellar list of nutrient-dense green ingredients, helps strengthen hair from the roots, contributing to decreased shedding.


I Got P R E D I C T A B L E + Long-Lasting Results
Recently, a few memes have been circulating, lamenting about the unpredictability of natural hair. A few months ago, I would've been like, girl yes. But these days, my vibe is more, "eh, can't relate." Using the same products in the same combinations tends to have that sort of impact. No surprises. Less frustration. More good hair days. This too helped with growth and length retention. Predictable results + knowing how long my hair will last = less wash days, less manipulation and more length retention.

For example, I know that:

• With Be Clean on my soaking wet hair, I can detangle my entire head in 15 minutes or less.
• tgin Green Tea Leave-In + WetLine Xtreme Gel + Be Kekoa Mana Butter = 7 consecutive days of defined, hydrated hair with no need to refresh
• Soultanicals' 'Fro Despair is a major key to keeping my scalp psoriasis in check

With my predictable, effective regimen, I can easily get 7-10 days out of my wash and go. Two of those days may involve a bun or puff; but this is more than I've been able to get out of my hair in a loooong time. Especially because of my battles with scalp psoriasis. Speaking of which...


My Scalp Psoriasis Improved
You guys know that I've been battling with psoriasis since high school. All my blogging life, I've had to wash my hair twice a week out of necessity. This may be TMI, but psoriasis plaques are the result of skin cell overproduction — and my scalp has looked like it has dandruff on steroids for a looooong time. That is, until this challenge.

Because I'm using the same products on my hair and scalp, I've minimized the number of products that can contribute to scalp inflammation. The other two keys, I'm saving for a bigger blog post on kicking psoriasis to the curb, but just know this — it involves applying Soultanicals 'Fro Despair directly to my scalp on wash day. More details to come — but just know that consistency and intentional treatment go a LONG way in battling against scalp drama!

Now that I've done the challenge and I know all these wonderful things came about as a result of my consistency in using the same products over time, what's next? Will I still do product reviews? Will I still be a product junkie? Are you gonna talk about Soultanicals, tgin, and Be Kekoa every month? Is this the end of The Mane Objective as we know it?

Yes. No. Probably. Absolutely not. Let me explain.

Yes, I'll still be doing reviews — but how frequent, and the type they are will change. Of course, I'll always be game for products from Soultanicals, tgin, and Be Kekoa. I trust the owners and how they formulate their products. Barring an extreme situation, I don't see myself doing total product "line" reviews. That involves too many products, too many opportunities to interrupt what I've worked so hard to achieve, and most importantly, the majority of you guys aren't going to run out to purchase an entire line.

Beyond that, let's keep it a buck — a good number of new lines and collections that come out these days share virtually identical formulations with their predecessors. The base formulas are generally the same, they sprinkle in a few different oils and herbs, and give 'em new label. There's usually only one or two completely unique products, and if I choose, those will be the ones I focus on.


I'll also be doing reviews a lot less frequently. I haven't settled on an exact cadence, but you won't see 3 different deep conditioner reviews from me in the same month. Unless of course, it's something that I've been using in my regimen and haven't had the chance to share yet (like Be Lola and the Miracle RepaiRx Curl Protein Reconstructor). Now that I'm seeing my hair's true potential, I want to do my absolute best to prevent heading back in the wrong direction. That means vetting products (and brands), tapping into another level of discernment, and only saying yes to collaborations that make sense.

The Mane Objective will still live on, but I'm re-committing to producing and refreshing more of the content that will educate, inspire, and help your hair thrive. Too much of what happens on social media, YouTube, and blogs is about shoving sponsored products down people's throats, and that's not what I want my contribution to the natural hair community to rest on.

I'm still gonna be the same ol' Christina Patrice, but with a lot less #sponsored #ad #brandpartner action. I know the route I'm pursuing isn't popular, sexy, or one that will drive boatloads of followers my way, but I'm okay with that. My #1 goal is to always be a resource, and cutting through the crap is one of the best ways I know how to do exactly that.

I'm excited for this next leg of the journey, y'all. Thanks for rocking with me, rolling with this series, and supporting the content I create! Stay tuned for the video where I talk about everything in this post a bit more!

Come on over and sit on Christina's virtual couch. We need to have a talk.

Welcome back loves! I'm so glad you've decided to accompany me in this Curl Care 101 endeavor. Just in case you missed it last Thursday, click here to learn about deciphering your true texture. 

This week, it's all about regimen building. While subsequent weeks of this series will focus in on particular aspects of your regimen with all the juicy details (like deep conditioning or moisturizing), today's topic is all about that overall idea of what a healthy hair regimen entails, and how to build one for yourself that works.

Before we get all into the yummy bits of regimen building, let's start with defining what a regimen is:

regimen
[rej-uh-men]
noun
A regulated course, as of diet, exercise, or manner of living, intended to preserve or restore health or to attain some result.

The dictionary is a beautiful thing, ain't it?

Some people wonder why I'm so sensitive and intentional about words, and it's because I care about their proper use and context. But that's another lesson for another day at another grammar rodeo. Let's talk about the important bits of this definition, and how it applies to growing our natural hair:

• a regulated course - this ain't no one-shot deal or overnight sensation. It requires a focused path and consistency.
• preserve or restore health - you've joined Curl Care 101 for this reason, yeah?
• attain some result - I think it's safe to say we all want longer, thicker, healthier hair.

Don't ever let anyone tell you dictionaries are useless! Now that we've set the framework, I'd like to approach regimen building in a more strategic fashion that directly correlates to a set of goals. It's the program manager in me taking over, but just ride with me. Since we gleaned from our definition that we'd like to preserve, restore health, and attain some result, I think we can all agree that the goal of a healthy hair regimen is two-fold for us naturalistas:

1. Length Retention (maximizing growth, minimizing breakage, holding on to more hair)
2. Improved Health (as indicated by shine, strength, elasticity, and thickness)

Unfortunately, some product and vitamin brands want you to think the solution to all of your natural hair woes can be found in their bottle or jar. Let this product junkie be the first to tell you that is a lie (in my Maury voice). No one product or pill can single-handedly turn your natural hair journey around. Can it improve things? Yes, but without comprehensive care, your efforts are in vain and your money goes down the drain.

Now, back to our goal oriented-ness. Whatever regimen we build needs to keep our definition of regimen at heart and link directly back to our two goals. I am a firm believer that we can reach our goals of length retention and healthy hair by getting a hold of three areas in natural hair care:

1. Restoring Hydration//Retaining Moisture
2. Gentle Hair Handling
3. Proper PM Care

Restoring Hydration
Hands down, the number one "help me" that lands in my inbox is about rescuing overly dry hair. Dryness chronically plagues women with natural hair because unlike our straight haired counterparts, the sebum our scalp produces has a harder time meandering down the shaft to provide that moisture and protection from the elements. Compound that with the fact that many of us have either incredibly low or incredibly high porosity hair, and we've got the recipe for desert-like hair and breakage city. So how does one restore hydration and retain moisture in the hair? It starts with a solid wash day regimen. On the path to healthy hair, maximum growth, and retaining length,  your wash day should always include the following:

• A pre-poo mix of penetrating oils, conditioner, or both: The penetrating oils (like coconut) and conditioners penetrate the surface of the hair, moisturizing internally and prepare the hair for cleansing by improving elasticity, softness, and malleability. Pre-pooing with oils like coconut also ensure that less protein is lost in the wash process, which leads to less cuticle damage and breakage in the long-run.
• A gentle, yet effective cleanser: One of the problems with shampoos is that many of them with harsh detergents can rob the hair of moisture. One too many uses with the wrong shampoo, and you'll notice your hair drying out and deteriorating over time. Between cowashing and shampooing, I don't advocate one over the other -- I believe they both have a place in any healthy hair regimen. I find that my hair is at its healthiest when I co-wash for 3 weeks, and use shampoo every 4th week of the month. That way, I get the gentle cleansing and moisture infusing benefits of cowashing (Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle and Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture Conditioner are my favorites for this) all month long, and move into the next month with a clean slate. Shampooing is vital to preventing buildup, and maintaining scalp health. Just make sure your shampoo is sulfate-free and contains a blend of natural oils and butters to help keep the hair soft and moisturized. My two favorite shampoos are TGIN Moisture Rich Sulfate Free Shampoo and Ouidad Superfruit Renewal Clarifying Cream Shampoo. 
• A quality deep conditioner: Moisturizing, strengthening, or both? I personally prefer to get my moisture-protein balance on the regular, and you should too (unless your hair is protein sensitive...God bless you). A great deep conditioner will have a seamless water-based blend with fatty alcohols to soften the hair, slip agents, humectants, oils/butters, protein, and vitamins that work cohesively to penetrate, soften, add shine, strengthen, improve elasticity, patch up damage, add moisture, and lay the cuticle layer smooth. If your deep conditioner cannot perform all of the above, it's time for a new deep conditioner. Here's a few I recommend.
• A leave-in: For the love of Jesus, please don't skip your leave-in. Whether it's re-applying some co-wash conditioner or using a specifically-formulated leave-in, just make sure it gets done because leave-ins are the cornerstone to long-term moisture retention. Depending upon your styling goal and hair type, your leave-in can range from a watery spray to a thick, lotion-like conditioner. Click here to see my favorite leave-ins!
• A moisturizer and sealant: There are different ways to use moisturizers and sealants beyond the LOC and LCO methods, depending on your styling goals, hair type, and leave-in used. Some leave-ins are more moisturizing than others, and you can get away with going straight to sealing and styling, and use a moisturizer in the coming days. Other leave-ins require a moisturizing, water-based cream and then a sealant (LCO). I personally do not advocate the LOC method (although if it works for you, then keep doing it by all means), because it doesn't make sense to me. I can't see the sense in applying a water-based cream to hair that you've already added an occlusive (oil or butter) on. It seems to me that you'd apply everything with water in it first, then lock it all in with an oil or butter. But maybe that's just me. Click here for my favorite moisturizers!

Gentle Hair Handling
All your hydration restoring and moisture retention efforts will be for naught if you don't handle your hair properly. I almost exclusively finger detangle, because I find that it is the most gentle on my strands, and I end up losing less hair and suffering less breakage. Some do not have the patience to finger detangle, and that's perfectly okay. If you're going to use combs and brushes to detangle, make sure you:

• thoroughly coat the hair in something with tons of slip -- water and conditioner, water and oil, oil, flaxseed gel, something.
• work in small sections, combing hair with gentleness and patience from end to root. Don't yank any tools through your hair at all....like, ever.
• turn on Netflix. You'll need at least 2 or 3 episodes of something to keep you entertained, because detangling is tedious. I highly recommend Orange is the New Black, The Blacklist, House of Cards, Scandal, and of course, re-runs of American Dad or Family Guy.

You can also feel free to detangle your hair in the shower with a slippy conditioner (Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle is THE TRUTH for this) in sections as well. That's what I do -- while listening to my jams on Spotify.

While we're on the topic of gentle hair handling, let's talk styling really quickly. Whatever style you choose to do -- twist-outs, braid-outs, buns, updos, ponytails, frohawks -- do them with patience, care, and attention. Securing any sort of styling tool to your hair too tightly is a recipe for headaches, breakage, scalp soreness, and sometimes hair loss. Yes girl, that puff is fly -- but if it makes you look surprised all day, then don't be surprised when #themedges are gone. Just be mindful and style gently.

Proper PM Care
You should have a nighttime routine for your hair that involves more than just laying down and going to sleep. Do you have to re-twist your hair nightly, or set it on fifty-leven perm rods before bed? No (and I wouldn't recommend that much manipulation anyways). Make sure you invest in a satin pillowcase and scarf or bonnet. They prevent the friction and moisture-robbing cotton pillowcases from plaguing you in the nighttime. Before you throw either scarf or bonnet on, feel your hair. Does it feel dry, or is it still moisturized? Being out in dry or cold air can take a toll on the hair, and it is important to restore moisture to your hair at nighttime. If needed, apply water-based moisture (in the form of a spray or butter cream) and a sealant to your hair with a light hand. We will touch more on what that looks like later.

Now that you've got a pretty good handle on what makes a good regimen, let's get to what you all came here for: an infographic. Be sure to pin it, love on it, print it out, share it on social media, and of course -- tag me in it!


Note: This regimen is just an example, and the products shown are examples as well (although of course, I use them all -- except that pesky avocado and banana lol). You can take the essence and principles of the regimen and tweak them to your liking (or frequency), or just adopt it out right. Either way, let me know how it goes and I hope you found this helpful! Infographics are time consuming, and I wanted to get this one just right for you all.

Stay tuned for next week --  we're going to get more in-depth with pre-pooing and detangling!

As you all know, I'm not a tremendous fan of regimens. Never have, and I probably never will be. There's something incredibly banal about using the exact same products, in the exact same order, the exact same way, on the exact same day every week. One way or another, some thangs have got to switch up! Even while I'm on this Max Hydration Method journey, I still find ways to keep it interesting -- whether it be through switching up my leave in, curl definer, or deep conditioner.

But that's neither here nor there. This post is all about transitioning! I'm keeping my Q&A series going with the following question I got via Instagram (thanks @princess_dejaaaa):

I haven't done a transition update in a while.

I've been so busy doing features, reviews, and dispensing hair care tips that I neglected to return to the launching point of it all - my journey to fully natural hair. So let me get cracking with a few items -- where I am in my transition, frustrations, successes, tips, and more. FYI: for those just catching up, I'm transitioning from heat damage, not a relaxer :)

Transition Status: Almost Natural
I rocked my very first wash n' go on Friday, May 31st. I remember it to the day. I had just finished an EXHAUSTING End of the Year Celebration for my program staff and students, and was literally running from pillar to post. Normally I'd take some time to "cutsey" up my hair for Friday date night with the BF, but on this particular Friday, I didn't have it in me. So I decided to venture where this transitioner had never ventured before -- wash n' go status. My very first wash n' go looked a lil' something like this:

I set this particular wash n' go with Giovanni 2Chic Avocado & Olive Oil Conditioner and As I Am Smoothing Gel. I sealed it off with a lil' Apricot Oil. My curls were in the building, and I was feeling myself.

Then, I got a little antsy about my scraggly-looking ends, and this happened:


After my hair dried and everything, this was the end result:


That first snip session led to a slew of others. Some were caught on camera. There are at least 3 other times where I didn't gram my snippage.



The picture above (yes, that is a Shea Moisture jar...don't judge me) is about half of what I recently snipped about a week ago. In totality, between Late May/Early June and Early October, I've taken off anywhere between 2 and 4 inches of hair, depending on the area of my head. I've been on kind of a search-and-destroy mission, but instead of looking for splits and knots, my main objective (haha) was to eliminate stringy/tapered ends.

Fast forward to late September/Early October, and my wash n' go looks more like this:


My hair has definitely grown out, but it has also grown in length. Instagram tends to crop out most of my heat damage, making me look further along than where I actually am. So here's what my heat damage looks like right about now:


As of now, I've got anywhere from 1-3 inches of heat damage left, depending on where you look in my hair Before I get into my tips/lessons learned, here are a few quick stats about my hair at this point:

Hair Length: Stretched or straightened, the longest part of my hair (around the sides and back) is about mid-back length. I do have layers in the front, which are below my chin and going toward shoulder length...if not there already.


Hair Type: As someone who is still transitioning, I don't particularly place too much stock in hair type/texture. But I must admit, that I do find it helpful when it comes to determining what types of products (mainly for wash n go's) will work for me. That's about it. I don't let it deter me from trying out a different product just because it is designed for a certain type of hair. But with that being said, The majority of my hair falls in the 3c category, with some 3a/b near the back and something on the fringes of 3C and 4a in the crown. I've got a lot texture-wise going on, but I'm able to manage with a few tricks. As far as density and porosity are concerned, I don't concern myself too much with either. My hair is thick. It dries out when I don't moisturize enough, but at the same time doesn't care for a ton of heavy sealing product (I can't go oil and butter crazy). Take that however you wish, lol.

Hair Regimen: I've never been once to concretely embrace a regimen or routine, but I do have a general situation that I stick to. Fair warning: I am a product junkie, therefore I refuse to stick to one particular product in each area. You've been warned.

• Pre-Poo, Detangle & Cleanse: I go through this process about twice a week, maybe more or less depending on how my hair feels. I pre-poo and detangle with my trusty Q-Redew, and a product of choice (right now I'm digging Kurlee Belle Banana Nut & Avocado Deep Treatment, Soultanicals Knot Sauce, and Trader Joe's Nourish Spa. After detangling with product and the Q-Redew, I allow it to sit under a plastic or shower cap for 15-20 minutes. I cleanse my hair in the shower, using any number of shampoo bars. I don't do too much in the way of co-washing or using regular shampoo now. I prefer poo bars, and you can read all about why here. My favorite choices for shampoo bars are Obia Natural Hair Care Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar, Brown Butter Beauty Rhassoul Herbal Tea Shampoo Bar, and AfroVeda Carrot Seed Clarifying Shampoo Bar. Whenever I can remember to (which usually is about once a month), I will do an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse on my hair. I'll probably up the ante on that pretty soon.

• [Deep] Conditioning: I use a deep conditioner every time I cleanse now. If I can leave it in longer than the duration of my shower, then I do. If not, I settle for 15-20 minutes in the shower steam while I handle the rest of my shower business. Regardless of which method, I never skip this step. It is vital to the overall health (moisture and elasticity) of my hair. To get my hair right, I rely on Alikay Naturals Honey & Sage Deep Conditioner, Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Seed Conditioner, Shescentit Riche Moisture Masque, Camille Rose Naturals Algae Renew Deep Conditioner, or All Things O' Naturall Natty Cupuacu & Rhassoul Deep Conditioner. 

• Leave-In, Sealing, & Styling: Earlier in my transition, I didn't really pay too much attention to leave-ins. I would throw something water-based in my hair, and keep it moving depending upon which products I used to style. Now, I throw a leave-in in my hair no matter what I'm about to do. My favorite leave-ins include Ynobe Shop Hibiscus Marshmallow Leave-In Conditioner or my new holy grail, Shescentit Coco Creme Leave-In Conditioner. To seal moisture in, I rely on Pura Body Naturals Sapote Hair Lotion, Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream, or any of the goodies from the Kyra's Shea Medleys line. For styling (99% of the time I rock wash n' go's) I mix and match between Obia Natural Hair Curl Enhancing Custard, Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze, Darcy's Botanicals Natural Coils Curling Jelly, and Shecentit Macadamia Fixing Gel.

• Mid-Week Moisture: Because I wash my hair at least twice a week, I don't have a need for heavy duty midweek moisture. But before bed and to refresh my wash n' go curls, I rely on two main products that I simply adore: Soultanicals Fluffalicious Curl Nutricious and Hairitage Hydration Pink Lemon Berry Mimosa. At night, I will add a little of either product throughout my hair before pineappling and calling it a night. In the morning (if needed) I will Q-Redew in large sections and apply a little more product on top. 

• Special Scalp & Deep Treatments: As you all probably know, I have psoriasis (part of the reason I wash my hair so frequently) on my scalp which lends itself to itching and flaking. There is no cure for psoriasis, so many treatments are a shot in the dark and help with relief as opposed to remedy. For hair and scalp health through most of my transition, I've relied on Jamila Body Art Quality Henna. I normally do treatments once a month, but I've been slacking for the past few months. I need to get back on that, especially with Winter around the corner. I also love Purgasm Shop's Wild Cherry Treatment Hair Truffles as a moisturizing clay treat for hair. In addition, my scalp has taken a shining to Jar of Joe by Hairitage Hydration and Vanilla Growth Foundations by The Pomade Shop. Both products have helped tremendously in terms of slowing down the re-growth of flakes and scales. If I do scalp massages with JBCO, Coconut, or another oil, I add in a few drops of Rosemary Essential Oil and Peppermint Essential Oil. To add protein to my hair, I find myself relying on Hydratherma Naturals Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioner, and Shescentit Okra Reconstructor. Yes, okra!

Night Time Routine: I CAN PINEAPPLE NOW!!!! I don't think ya'll understand the excitement.


Because I've reached the length where pineappling isn't detrimental to retaining a pattern, I can go ahead and get my version of the sleepytime updo on. In the above pic collage, I showed IG followers how I do my satin scarf pineapple, sans scrunchie. Because I'm a PJ, the products in the first box are always subject to change - but the method is still the same. I apply a nourishing product to my edges (gotta keep those in check), apply one of the aforementioned pomades or oils to my scalp if necessary, throw on a little moisturizing product, and pineapple.

Staple Styles: As mentioned previously, I rock mainly wash n go's. They're easy, I pretty much have them down to a science, and I can make them last 3 or more days. After that, I may resort to bunning or an updo of sorts if I don't have time to wash properly. I still rock the occasional Satin Strip Braidout or Curlformers Set. Heck, I can even wear mini-twists now! The last one is huge because as a transitioner, it's difficult to get twists to stay in. But with majority textured hair and a little help from some perm rods, I can make them last forever, like Keith Sweat. Just kidding. They last about a week, because that's about all I can stand.

                                                   

All in all, I'm really enjoying this leg of my transitioner jouney. I feel like my natural hair is "coming into it's own", and I am on the path to be able to rock some amazing hair and styles. Stay tuned for more tips and information - this week is ALL about transitioning!!! :-D

PS - I have some reviews done on products mentioned here. Others are on the way!

Reviews:
Ynobe Shop Hibiscus Marshmallow Leave-In
Hydratherma Naturals Amino Plus Protein Deep Conditioner
Q-Redew Handheld Steamer
Soultanicals Curl Blaze Hair Glaze, Knot Sauce & Fluffalicious Curl Nutricious
Obia Natural Hair Care Curl Enhancing Custard & Coconut Shea Shampoo Bar
Purgasm Shop Wild Cherry Treatment Hair Truffles

Do you have any questions about successful long-term transitioning? E-mail me at info@maneobjective.com!

Days are getting shorter, nights are getting colder. Fall is upon us -- seemingly out of nowhere. It almost seemed like Summer would last forever but alas, it's time to break out the boots, sweaters, and scarves. And drink Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks. No? Just me?

Caring for your hair in the warmer versus colder months is and should be different for maximum growth and length retention. In Spring and Summer, lighter products is the name of the game (for more on that click here). But for Fall and Winter, heavy hitters are needed to maintain moisture, prevent breakage, and promote growth.

Interested in learning how to up your moisture in your pre-poo, cleansing, deep conditioning, leave-in, and styling? Read the rest of this article at NaturallyCurly.com!