Wig Wearing Regimen

Hello Bellas!

Talk about low maintenance!! Since I started wearing wigs my regimen is simpler, my product-junkie-ism has decreased DRAMATICALLY, my breakage has ceased, and the overall health of my hair is 100% better!!

Here's my Wig-Wearing Regimen:

SUNDAY NIGHT

1. Shampoo with diluted Keracare Hydrating Detangling Shampoo (once)
2. Deep Condition with Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner (with heat cap for 30 mins)
3. Co-wash and detangle with Aussie Moist
4. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
5. Spray damp hair with either: Aphogee Green Tea and Keratin, or Chi Keratin Spray, or Nioxin Thermal Bliss (whichever is closest)
6. Blow dry on cool setting until hair is about 80% dry.
7. Apply Shea butter in sections, part hair down the middle, French braid hair in two braids, pin the ends up, and cover with a satin cap.

MONDAY-THURSDAY MORNING

1. Take off satin cap, and spray hair with diluted Aussie Moist or rub Shea butter over the braids.
2. Gel my edges back with either Eco Styling Gel, or Designer Touch Finishing Gel (which is a pain in the butt to find!), put on my wig cap and my wig and GO!!!

MONDAY-WEDNESDAY EVENING

1. Take off wig and wig cap.
2. Spray braids with diluted Aussie Moist or rub Shea butter over the braids.
3. Put on satin cap, and go to sleep.

THURSDAY EVENING (light protein day)

1. Take down braids and co-wash with Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In (let sit for about 5 mins & rinse)
2. Co-wash with Aussie Moist (let sit for about 5 mins) and detangle with shower comb while rinsing.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
4. Spray damp hair with either: Aphogee Green Tea and Keratin, Chi Keratin Spray, or Nioxin Thermal Bliss (whichever is closest)
5. Blow dry on cool setting until hair is about 80% dry.
6. Apply Shea butter in sections, part hair down the middle, French braid hair in two braids, pin the ends up, and cover with a satin cap.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

1. Either I do nothing with my hair, or I do Thursday's regimen without the protein.

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This may not seem like a low-maintenance regimen, but for me, any regimen that doesn’t involve blowing out my new-growth, and flat ironing my hair, is low-maintenance. I love being a wig-wearer. It’s the perfect protective style for me.

 Oh, if you're interested, this is the wig that I wore last week:

She's a wet and wavy style. I don't wear any of my hair out with this wig, I just slick my hair back, but on my wig cap & wig, and cover the welt with a headband. I love being able to do that! No rollers, or styling needed!

Am I a wiggaholic yet? LOL

Be Well Bella's,
-Southern Bella

P.S- To my new subscribers, WELCOME!!

Product Review- Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner

Hello All!!

This is a product review for the infamous Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner. I bought this conditioner because of all of the great reviews it's gotten on different hair care boards that I frequent. So while I was at Ulta last week I decided to add this to my basket and try it out. All I can say is WOW!!!! I have really been sleeping on this conditioner!!!

Here are some of your Frequently Asked Questions:

*How much was it and where did you get it? I bought this conditioner at Ulta (for some reason they don't sell it in their online store) for $14 for a 10.1 oz container.

*What sizes does it come in? Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner comes in 2 different sizes, the 10.1 oz for $14 and the Liter size for $30.

*Girl, what's in it? Purified Water, Hexadecanol, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol (Emollient), Ceteareth-20, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Panthenol, Isopropylparaben, Benzophenone-4, Isobutylparaben, Butylparaben, Fragrance, FD&C Yellow No.5, FD&C Yellow No.6, FD&C Red No.40, FD&C Blue No.1.

*What does it claim to do? "Improves elasticity and manageability in dry, damaged hair. Wheat proteins moisturize naturally curly and coarse hair. Readily detangles and imparts shine"

*Where can I find it? Kenra products can be found in salons, as well as Ulta, JC Penny salons, and Trade Secret (among other places.)

*What are the directions? "After shampooing, work small amount of product throughout the hair. Leave product on hair for one minute. Rinse with warm water.Additional Uses: Add maximum moisture by applying Moisturizing Conditioner, covering hair with plastic cap and sit under warm dryer for 10-15 minutes."

*My Personal Review:

For full disclosure, my hair is a mixture of 3f-4a, I have been transitioning out of my relaxer since March of 2009, and I am about an inch away from bra strap length. Since I only bought the Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner and not the shampoo, I shampooed my hair once with Joico Moisture Recovery Shampoo. Next, I towel blotted my hair and applied Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner to my hair in sections, I only used a small amount of conditioner in each section. Next, I covered my hair with a plastic cap, and sat under a hooded dryer (set to medium) for 20 minutes. I rinsed the conditioner out with cool water while detangling with my Jillbere Shower Comb, the tangles just slipped right through the comb, I lost nearly no hair at all. Even with my hair being wet, I could feel how moisturized my hair was. I squeezed about 2 streams of the conditioner into a spray bottle, added some water and shook the bottle. I used this as my leave-in conditioner. My hair dried soft, with a sheen, and it felt moisturized and healthy. Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner has a slight coconut smell that fades when the hair dries, and the conditioner itself is very thick with a yellowish color and is very easy to apply. Also it should be noted that this conditioner has Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein as a major ingredient, however I found that without a doubt this conditioner works like a moisturizing conditioner and not a protein based conditioner.

Kenra Moisturizing Conditioner is definitely a KEEPER!!!

*My Final Thoughts

The more I use this conditioner, the more I love it! Anything that can get the 2 different textures of my hair to be moisturized and soft, is worth the $$!! I'll be adding the complete Kenra Moisturizing line to my "MUST BUY list", I'll buy the whole line when Ulta or Trade Secret has a sell. Ha!

-SouthernBella