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Hair Journey Chronicles: Making a Haircare Journal!

3/21/2011

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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!

Do check out the "Ask Lola" Section and if you would like to be featured, be it for a hot hairstyle, hair tip or journey interview, do click on the "Be featured" tab to contact me!
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