My Fall Staple Products

After a some experimenting, I narrowed down the products and somewhat of a routine for this season - which has been temperamental to say the least (hurricanes, snowstorms, and sunny 60-degree days, oh my!). Here are the list of products on rotation for Fall/Winter 2012:

Cleanse

Jessicurl Cleansing Cream

Yes to Cucumbers

Pure Curls Clarifying Shampoo

Conditioners

Aubrey Organics GPB

Aussie Moist 3 Minute Miracle

Herbal Essence Hello Hydration

TreSemme

                                                           La Plancha Deep Heat Reconstructor 

Leave-in/Stylers

Lacio Lacio

Eco-Styler Gel (Green/Olive Oil)

John Frieda Ease Straight Fixation Smooth Creme

Miscellaneous

Apple Cider Vinegar

Bentonite Clay

Champagne & Caviar Curl Elixir

Burt's Bees Avocado Butter Pre-Shampoo Treatment

Ideally, here is my weekly routine:

- Pre-Poo/Deep condition with Aubrey Organics or Burt's Bees depending on my hair's needs. If I find that it needs a bit more strength/protein or just used heat on my hair, the Aubrey Organics. If I just need to focus just on moisture, Burt's Bees.
- Cleanse with any one of the shampoos listed - the Clarifying shampoo will only be used if there's too much build-up (most likely once every six weeks). Bentonite Clay once a month
- Detangle/Condition with any one of those conditioners. La Plancha will be used if I'm prepping to heat style
- Final Rinse with Apple Cider Vinegar  as needed - when my scalp calls for it
- Use Lacio Lacio as my leave in on freshly washed and detangled hair, seal with Curl Elixer (oil) and Burt's Bee's Avocado Butter for extra protection against dry hair
- Use other other products based on hair styles (straight, rollerset, braid outs, etc)

Cool weather for my hair means protecting my ends, diligently sealing moisture in my hair, and keeping my scalp in order. I plan to try out some more products this season as well, but the products on this list are my tried and true favorites of the moment! See anything on this list you use? Let us know!

The Winter Wash n Go

This routine is basically what I've been doing to my hair that was left out during my weave and I realized that it may be great to try out as another styling option to add into my regimen.

• Co-wash hair with conditioner of choice, detangle and throw hair into a few big detangled twists. Rinse and leave naked hair in twists
• Let air dry a bit (The bit for me is usually the duration of my shower, moisturizing my skin, getting dressed, then getting ready to do my hair)

Once 40% - 50% dry, start this process one twisted section at a time:

• First moisturize the hair - I used Care Free Curl Instant moisturizer and Suave coconut condish
• Smooth Curls with Eco- Styler Olive Oil gel
• Let air dry or diffuse (+ add heat protector with this step)
• Once curls are dry, smooth out any crunch with your favorite oil, being careful not to overmanipulate the hair and cause breakge during the process. *My personal fave oil is JBCO because it's super moisturizing and keeps my hair sooo soft, especially in the winter!
• Without disturbing or further separating any curls, grab and separate the hair with your hands alone, and do your favorite twist out pattern.
• Bonnet/Scarf and Sleep... Untwist the next day to reveal a stretched, curly, winter wash and go look! 
• Spritz with a little water, add a little more moisturizer if needed, fluff, and go!
• Retwist with oil every night to maintain stretch, definition and softness. Keeping the hair stretched will also avoid excessive tangling.

What do you think about this Winter Wash n Go method? Would you try it?!