57% have one
28 % don't
14% are still trying to find one
I posted this question out of curiosity: I was having trouble with a set summer hair routine because I'm often not sure what to do with my hair, especially since this time around I have more hair then I have ever had to work with, which is both a blessing and problematic for me. I want to wear it loose all summer (as in no twists or braided styles), but there will be days of high humidity and stormy rain, bbqs, picnics, baby showers, and work-related events. I don't want to use a lot of product and I don't want to spend hours prepping and priming because frankly, I don't have time for that.
For the last couple of weeks I've been washing my hair up to 3 times a week, deep conditioning once a week, and using a combo of water/oil/gel or conditioner/oil as my leave in. Sometimes I set my hair with bantu-knots, most times I let my hair airdry in a bun or two braids, and my go-to styles have been pulling my hair back with a banana clip, or buns. I've been pretty busy with work, wedding planning, and a film project and this routine has been pretty low maintenance. My hair seems to be doing well. Now the issue I have is I actually want to do other things to my hair that are a bit more creative and interesting for the summer, but of course, time won't allow. I express myself through my appearance and since I can't indulge too much (because I have an "office" job) my hair is the main thing I have. I don't want to end up being the girl with long hair and a ponytail, it's just not me.
Anyway, here are the list of products I've been using which will probably be my summer staples:
Ouidad Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo
Herbal Essence Hello Hydration - Leave in
Aubrey Organics Glycogen Protein Balancing Conditioner - DC
Vatika Oil - Leave-in, seal
Eco Styler Gel - styler
Ouidad Climate Control Heat & Humidity Gel
Aveda Anti-Humectant Pomade - only a little for some of my hair
And here is today's second day hair, after going through my routine Monday night and throwing my hair into a couple of braids to dry in:
What are your summer routines?
Your hair is pretty and looks healthy. I believe I have found a routine. Every other weekend, I pre-poo with an alma treatment, wash with diluted shampoo, and style. I want to co-wash on the weekends I don't use alma. I use shea butter mix to style and I like to wear out my hair during the summer unless I know I will be home. My goal is to stick with this routine and see results by end of the summer. Check out my journey at my site and let me know what you think.
ReplyDelete@Ronnie, I just checked out your space and your curl former set looks great!
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