Hair Journey Chronicles: Making a Haircare Journal!

Hair Journey Chronicles: Making a Haircare Journal!

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I love this part!

When I started my haircare journey, I would go online, print off a new technique and implement it for a few weeks until it either became a habit, or I tossed it aside. However, it can become very confusing if you have many pieces of paper everywhere. You don't remember what you felt about a certain practice, especially if you tried it once a month only! For instance, I slept on protein deep conditioners for 6 months because I thought I had to wait every 2 months to  use protein?!! Then, I wouldn't remember the benefits and how my hair felt by the next deep condition!

That's when I pulled out a little book (A5-sized) and wrote down my current regimen. I would then plan to keep the regimen - as it stood - for 3 months and review. In between times, I would write down findings that surprised or pleased me about what I used on my hair or how I treated my hair.

For instance, detangling on damp, freshly washed hair became a firm favourite! And Organics leave-in liquid hair mayonnaise got recognition for its amazing slip!

I didn't just stay with the same regimen though. I wanted to simplify my regimen and products. To do this, I used an A4 ring-binder and stuck in my printed pages. I divided up the information sheets according to categories like: detangling tips, henna info, co-washing, texlaxing (I did this for a year before deciding to go natural) and alternatives to clarifying shampoos. I still pull this out from time to time!

Here are some tips:

1. Start with a small book - A5 is easier to take with you when you travel and move about.
   
2. Write down your regimen as it is: how often you wash/co-wash your hair, moisturing and sealing, detangling, what styles you do mainly.
3. On the next page: write a list of styles or techniques you would like to try in the next month or two.
4. Place a tick box by the wish list page.
   
5. On the next pages, write what you like: you don't have to write daily or weekly. Just jot what works or doesn't in the course of the month.
6. I had a separate A4 ring-binder to explore techniques and products you want to try. Once you're happy to try something, add it to your wish list. You can make a new wish list weekly or monthly.
   

Hope these help! Any questions can be posted below!

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