buttercupmcgee
May 13th, 2011, 08:57 AM
Last week I used a curling iron and hairspray 4 times for job interviews (I still haven't found the heatless curling method that makes me look presentable. I always get weird bends and triangle-head.)
Anyway, I was crushed because I'd made it 3 months with no heat. My hair is at my shoulders now and I'd like to make it to 2012 with no trims (hence the lack of heat rule!) My ultimate goal is mid-back.
So, after I did a clarifying wash to get the gunk out last Saturday, I decided to wash my hair only once this week--today. Each morning since last Saturday I've done a light oiling, and then last night I coated my hair in EVOO and left it on over night.
I'm happy to report my hair is like satin today. It actually looks better than ever---shiny, supple, and happy. What a relief. It was feeling particularly sad and crunchy after last Saturday's wash, and I was worried I'd done permanent damage. I've never used EVOO before, usually I use Jojoba, and I am thrilled at the results.
I also think not washing it for 5 days (horrible as it was at times) was really the key. Does anyone else's hair love to be left alone after being traumatized?
Just thought I'd share in case anyone else needs a remedy. I'd also love to hear about what's worked for others in this situation!
Anyway, I was crushed because I'd made it 3 months with no heat. My hair is at my shoulders now and I'd like to make it to 2012 with no trims (hence the lack of heat rule!) My ultimate goal is mid-back.
So, after I did a clarifying wash to get the gunk out last Saturday, I decided to wash my hair only once this week--today. Each morning since last Saturday I've done a light oiling, and then last night I coated my hair in EVOO and left it on over night.
I'm happy to report my hair is like satin today. It actually looks better than ever---shiny, supple, and happy. What a relief. It was feeling particularly sad and crunchy after last Saturday's wash, and I was worried I'd done permanent damage. I've never used EVOO before, usually I use Jojoba, and I am thrilled at the results.
I also think not washing it for 5 days (horrible as it was at times) was really the key. Does anyone else's hair love to be left alone after being traumatized?
Just thought I'd share in case anyone else needs a remedy. I'd also love to hear about what's worked for others in this situation!