If my hair has been feeling dry or if my ends are looking like they need some extra moisture, I may switch things up and add a few steps to my normal wash day routine. That's exactly what I did recently, and I filmed the entire process.
Typically, when I wash my hair, I shampoo, deep condition, dry, and style. It’s only when I feel like my hair needs a bit more love that I’ll add a pre-poo and/or a strengthening treatment. This time I did both.
A light, nourishing pre-poo
Before washing my hair, I applied the Mielle Mango & Tulsi 3-in-1 Serum as a light pre-shampoo treatment.This is a product that I’ve had sitting around for a while and have recently started using as an overnight treatment or a light pre-poo. The texture is more creamy than a traditional clear serum, and it has a tropical scent that smells amazing.
If you look for this product to get some for yourself, as of the posting of this, I haven’t been able to find it in stock at any reputable retailers. And Mielle notes it as out of stock on their site.
While the serum sat on my hair, I did a little detangling and gave myself time to grab something to eat before heading to the shower to shampoo.
Moisturizing shampoo
My original plan was to use two different moisturizing shampoos: the Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo and the Design Essentials Agave & Lavender Moisturizing & Strengthening Shampoo. But once I got into the shower, plans changed.I ended up using the Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo for both lathers. No particular reason. Just because I wanted to.
Strengthening with a bond repair treatment
After shampooing, I used the L'Oréal Bond Repair Pre-Shampoo Treatment. This was a free sample I got from L’Oreal by filling out an online form.Technically, this product is designed to be used before shampooing, but I had a little bit left and decided to experiment with using it after washing instead. I've tested it both ways and have been curious to see which method I prefer.
I see using it after shampoo is the same as when I do a protein treatment after shampooing. So far, I like the results I’ve seen and felt when using it as a post-shampoo treatment.
As always, I made sure to pay extra attention to my ends.
A moisturizing and strengthening conditioner cocktail
One thing I don't do very often is mix conditioners, but I decided to do so on this wash day. I combined the Pantene Abundant & Strong Conditioner, which I’d been gifted by Influenster, and the Redken All Soft Heavy Cream Treatment.The Pantene conditioner was gifted to me, and I've actually enjoyed using it. Even though I generally prefer deep conditioners over regular rinse-out conditioners, this one has worked pretty well for me.
The Redken treatment added some extra richness, and together they made a really nice combination.
To help the conditioner cocktail really sink into my hair strands, I sat under my hooded hair steamer.
Normally, I would use my deep conditioning cap, but I wanted to pamper my hair a little more. Steam treatments are one of my favorite ways to add a little extra moisture to my wash days, especially when my hair is feeling dry.
After the hair steamer timer beeped and I let my hair cool off, I rinsed out the deep conditioner, and now it was time to dry and style my hair.
Normally, I would use my deep conditioning cap, but I wanted to pamper my hair a little more. Steam treatments are one of my favorite ways to add a little extra moisture to my wash days, especially when my hair is feeling dry.
After the hair steamer timer beeped and I let my hair cool off, I rinsed out the deep conditioner, and now it was time to dry and style my hair.
Blow drying and flat ironing
I opted to dry my hair this week by blow-drying. When I want to spend the time, I may opt to do a roller set instead of blow drying. This wasn’t one of those wash days.After rinsing out the conditioner, I wrapped my hair in a microfiber towel to help remove excess water from my hair while I handled a few things around the house.
Before I started drying my hair, I applied the L'Oréal EverPure Moisture 21-in-1 Leave-In Spray to add moisture and Garnier Fructis Sleek & Stay Heat Protectant Serum to seal in the moisture and provide heat protection.
I had been wanting to try the Garnier serum for a while and thought this wash day would be the perfect opportunity.
Lately, I've been taking a break from the comb attachment and have been enjoying the results I'm getting with just the nozzle. I simply pull my hair taut while drying and then come back with the flat iron afterward.
The next morning, I flat-ironed my hair and used the Garnier serum again as my heat protectant.
I was really happy with how everything turned out. My hair felt soft, smooth, and moisturized, which was exactly what I was hoping for heading into my upcoming relaxer touch-up.
I was really happy with how everything turned out. My hair felt soft, smooth, and moisturized, which was exactly what I was hoping for heading into my upcoming relaxer touch-up.
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