No shampoo?!?!?

I have decided to stop using shampoo in my regimen. 

*GASP*

I know, but I'm trying to grow my hair out to BSL and I think shampoo may be too drying. 

DISCLAIMER: I can experiment on my head. Why? Because its mine dammit.

Any who, I'm gonna try this out for about 3 months Feb-April. and yes I can change my mind (see above) but yes, no-poo,3 months, my hair.

Products: any conditioner I have on hand. My fav co-wash is Pantene CoWash, but I'm open to suggestions. 

Clarify-ACV

On another note I really want a haircut. Nothing drastic, just more shape. 

Hair Regimen Fall/Winter 13/14

My Fall/Winter Regimen 2013/2014

This winter is my 3^rd year natural!!!! Yay!!! The lesson of this winter is leave it be!!! This means, my regimen is very different this year. In total I’ve worn my hair out maybe 3 weeks this fall/winter. I’m seriously protective styling. Not for length retention, which btw is an awesome benefit) but because it’s so very convenient. I CANNOT be late to work ever, so I enjoy not having to do my hair daily. My goal is to not do my famous box braids til spring, so I’ve been experimenting with different protective styles. I’ve done mini twists (no added hair) and Nubian Twists (added hair) and now I’m trying to decide what my next style will be.

Cleanse

Wash w/ a sulfate free shampoo 1x/month

Condition

Deep Condition w/Heat

Protein/Moisture DC 1x/month

Moisturize

L.L.O.C. Method/Daily

My Fall/Winter Regimen ‘13/’14 PRODUCTS

*I WILL FILL THIS IN LATER*

Cleanse

Elasta QP Crème Shampoo

Cream of Nature Sulfate Free Shampoo

Regular Conditioners

Trader Joes Nourish Spa

V05

Deep Conditioners

Protein-not committed to one, yet

Moisture- not committed to one, yet

Moisturize

I will continue to use the Liquid.Leave-Ins.Oils.Creme method. The products will change but I will use the same technique no matter what products I choose to use that week.

Styles
I plan on doing protective/versatile styles 

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Fall/Winter '12-'13 Regimen

My Fall/Winter Regimen 2012/2013

Cleanse

Wash w/ a sulfate free shampoo 1x/week

Condition

Deep Condition

DC 1x/week

Moisturize

L.L.O.C. Method

Treatments

Homemade Protein Treatment 1x/month

BlackTeaHenna&Honey Rinse-4x/month

My Fall/Winter Regimen ‘12/’13 PRODUCTS

Cleanse

Elasta QP Crème Shampoo

African Black Soap

Regular Conditioners

Trader Joes Nourish Spa

Trader Joes Tea Tree Tingle

Garnier Fructis Pure Clean

Shea Moisture Black Soap Conditioner

Deep Conditioners

*I'll be adding Honey and Oils*

Shea Moisture Anti Breakage Masque

Shea Moisture Deep Treatment Masque

Moisturize

I will continue to use the Liquid.Leave-Ins.Oils.Creme method. The products will change but I will use the same technique no matter what products I choose to use that week.

Style-rs

EcoStyler Argan Oil Gel
Styles
I plan on doing protective/versatile styles 

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Today's Hair

Though its December its supposed to be nice this week 40's so I'm rocking a twist out :-)

3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner

I'm already updating my regimen because I've found a treasure.a gem. the best thing since sliced bread...lol It's 3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner by Aussie Moist. Can I just say thebomb.com??? I left it in for an hour and a half, way more than the three minutes I know,but my results were AMAZING!!! I didn't take any pictures but my hair was shiny and very moisturized. I paid less than $3.00 for this product and it WORKS. *just because you pay a lot for a product that doesn't always equal good results* I only used it once and didn't add anything to it, yet, I've fallen in love :-)

My Regimen/My Products

My Fall/Winter Regimen

This will be by 1st winter wearing my natural hair. Last winter I wore weaves, which are not an option this year. While it should be snowing here in Rochester,NY, today it was mild. Anyways I'm a bit of a product junkie so my goal for my products are to : Maintain Maximum Moisture and Protection from the elements. That's all I want because I want to maintain all my length :-) To track my successes (is that a word) and failures I will update weekly on the blog.

My Fall/Winter Regimen 2011/2012

Cleanse

Clarify 1x/month

CoWash 1x/week

Condition

DC 1x/week

Moisturize

L.O.C. Method

Styles

Single Braids

Mini Twists

Up-Do's

Here are the products I will be using for my regimen. I AM A PRODUCT JUNKIE...there are two brands I will be purchasing and reviewing are Entwine Couture and Beautiful Textures so I'll be adding those in somewhere.

My Fall/Winter Regimen 2011/2012/PRODUCTS

Cleanse

Suave Clarifying Shampoo

Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

Condition

3 Minute Miracle Deeeeep Conditioner

*I'll be adding Honey and Oils*

Proclaim Argan Oil Masque

Smooth N Shine: Silk Fusion

Moisturize

I use the L.O.C method, made popular by BlackOnyx77 on Youtube. Basically Liquid,Oil,Creme.

L-KimmayTube Leave-In, My Moisture Mix,Water

O-My Oil Mix

C- Shea Frosting, Elasta QP Mango Butter, Miss Jessie's BabyButtercreme

Style-rs

I'll probably use my butters for the majority of my styling. I will probably use Entwine products, Beautiful Textures and Miss Jessie's IF my butters aren't enough.
EcoStyler Argan Oil Gel
Styles
I plan on doing protective/versatile styles