Hiya! My name is Amber & I’m 19 years young! I’m a born & raised Georgia girl currently living in downtown Atlanta attending university. I’m a sophomore at Georgia State University & I’m studying exercise science to become a physical therapist. Right now I have one of the best jobs in the world as a Wings Team Member for Red Bull, otherwise known as a Red Bull girl!
What is your hair care regimen?
Ah, like most of the natural hair world, my regimen is a bit extensive! For time’s sake, I mainly stick to wash & go’s.
Shampoo:
I shampoo with a sulfate-free shampoo every other week using the Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo to cleanse my hair but not strip the hair of its needed moisture. But, when I have product buildup, I use the Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo with sulfates to remove any buildup. (Any shampoo with sulfates will suffice, though.”>
Conditioner:
I condition with TRESemmé Naturals Nourishing Moisture Silicone-Free Conditioner. It’s very moisturizing with amazing slip without the pesky silicone that coats the hair shaft and averts necessary moisture! On days that I feel that my hair is looking a bit dull and lifeless but I don’t have time to deep condition, I use Aussie Moist Three Minute Miracle for a quick pick-me-up!
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Deep Conditioner:
I mix my own deep conditioner and adjust the ingredients according to my current needs. I do this quite often, especially because my hair is color treated at the ends. I like to use either an avocado or some store-bought hair cholesterol as my base. Sometimes I’ll add an egg to the mixture if I feel my hair could use the extra protein. But normally, I just add pure honey, extra virgin coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil and some the silicone-free conditioner for slip. I get my best results when I steam my hair (guiltily with my clothes steamer…it gets the job done!”> and wear a shower cap overnight to really retain the moisture. Remember to rinse with cool water! Feel free to try things like bananas, greek yogurt or jojoba oil to figure out which combination works best for you! There are a lot of options.
Hot Oil Treatments:
I mix extra virgin coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil together in a color applicator and run hot water over it to warm the mixture instead of zapping out the nutrients in the microwave. Remember to explore which oils your hair likes best!
Stylers:
I’m always trying new styling products, but I tend to stick with the Shea Moisture line. I use the SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie as a leave-in conditioner/styler, and the SheaMoisture Curling Gel Soufflé.
