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I really, really want this to succeed! I'm starting with "low poo", to ease my way into it. I have 2A/2B hair, it is VERY oily (I usually can't go more than 2 days without washing it or I look homeless). I bought Shea Moisture shampoo and Suave Apple conditioner. So my question(s) are: What did you do at the beginning to control the oil? My roots seem to be protesting my lack of shampoo use. How long did it take to transition?
Mod CG
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
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Ideally you want to force your scalp skin to produce less oil by shampooing less frequently with less harsh ingredients.
You also want to avoid adding conditioners to the roots of your hair regardless of the type of conditioner.
So I would experiment with your new products and see what you can achieve.
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
I think my hair felt good after I did a consistent routine for 3-5 wash sessions
{Stats for mobiles}
M/C, High Porosity,Normal Elast. 2c/3a Boticelli/Corkicelli
M/C, Low/Medium/High Por, Normal Elast. Medium Density
LP: INSIGHT DAMAGED HAIR Restructurizing Shampoo
CO: Generic protein conditioner, Hair Academy Deep Cleansing CO
DET/RO/LI: GNC Avocado And Shea Butter Conditioner +/mask,
Styler: Schwarzkopf Taft Fixing GelWellaflex Instant Volume Boost Mousse
DT: EVOO, C.O
HG
Goal: WL when curly
CG since Feb 2014
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
{Stats for mobiles}
M/C, High Porosity,Normal Elast. 2c/3a Boticelli/Corkicelli
M/C, Low/Medium/High Por, Normal Elast. Medium Density
LP: INSIGHT DAMAGED HAIR Restructurizing Shampoo
CO: Generic protein conditioner, Hair Academy Deep Cleansing CO
DET/RO/LI: GNC Avocado And Shea Butter Conditioner +/mask,
Styler: Schwarzkopf Taft Fixing GelWellaflex Instant Volume Boost Mousse
DT: EVOO, C.O
HG
Goal: WL when curly
CG since Feb 2014
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
As blueblood said sulphates and constant washing makes any skin to create excessive oil so even if you scalp is normal the constant stripping of your natural oil make your skin naturally to want to cover the lose.
{Stats for mobiles}
M/C, High Porosity,Normal Elast. 2c/3a Boticelli/Corkicelli
M/C, Low/Medium/High Por, Normal Elast. Medium Density
LP: INSIGHT DAMAGED HAIR Restructurizing Shampoo
CO: Generic protein conditioner, Hair Academy Deep Cleansing CO
DET/RO/LI: GNC Avocado And Shea Butter Conditioner +/mask,
Styler: Schwarzkopf Taft Fixing GelWellaflex Instant Volume Boost Mousse
DT: EVOO, C.O
HG
Goal: WL when curly
CG since Feb 2014
You're right about that. When young my face and scalp were very oily but later on, perhaps because I wasn't washing my hair too often after the hormonal turmoil of adolescence and early 20s had passed it became less oily. I later started diluting my shampoo (during my pre-CG days) which is less irritating/stimulating. I still notice a fair amount of oil in my scalp these days, especially during the summer, so I may co-wash more often using VO5 KLS which has no oils or butters, and after massaging it very well I let it sit for a few minutes while I continue with my shower. I find that it removes any excess oil and cleanses well without leaving my colored hair "stripped" so you may want to try it for the no-shampoo days.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using CurlTalk App
Shampoo: SM Moisture Retention Shampoo
Conditioner: SM Restorative Conditioner
Styler: FSG, SM Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk, Olive Oil eco styler gel.
Multiple personality curls on my head!
2A/B, medium/course, normal porosity, SL
Shampoo: Shea Moisture Chamomile & Argan Oil
CO wash: Suave Apple conditioner (1:1)
LI: Sauve Coconut (1:1 & coconut oil)
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using CurlTalk App
Shampoo: SM Moisture Retention Shampoo
Conditioner: SM Restorative Conditioner
Styler: FSG, SM Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Style Milk, Olive Oil eco styler gel.
Multiple personality curls on my head!