NEW YEAR: STARTING YOUR HAIR JOURNEY (HAIR PRODUCTS, PART 1)

Hey there! How are you doing? How has 2017 been for you so far? How are your resolutions going? Well I am here to help out with a little bit of that. So to start of the New Year I thought of a series in two parts that could help out with starting your hair journey. I have split them into two parts one to focus of hair products and another to focus on hair regimen.

These posts are for you New Year resolutions fanatics. I am not exactly particular about them, which is why this post isn’t at the start of January…lol. I started my hair journey in March and I have been keeping track since then, but I understand that some of us believe in a fresh start in the New Year.

When I first started researching on hair care, one of the major things that confused me was the products to use and how often to use them. I found myself not having as much understanding as I thought I did and kept using the wrong products for months. It seemed so confusing, but here you are with all the hair products you will possibly need in one post and their prices (Aren’t you lucky?)! With that said, let’s get to it!

People ask me questions like, “Dolapo, what products do you use to grow your hair?” My answer is nothing. You read right, absolutely nothing. What? Well it’s because hair grows already; what you need to focus on is length retention. These products listed are a balance of moisturising and protein products, and hair care it is all about striking that balance. Click here to have a clearer understanding from a previous post I wrote.

Let me just say I could not believe the surge in these prices since I last got them. It is ridiculous! Please don’t waste any more time just get them. Even though I am still learning a lot about hair care, these are all the products I use currently. You don’t have to use these exact products, it is just a helpful guide.

Leave-in conditioner (moisturiser)

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USAGE: Every day/ every other day in four or more sections

PRICE: beautiphic.com (₦3,800),

Moisturising Deep Conditioner

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USAGE: Every wash day mild deep conditioners aren’t used. Use when you first start out your hair journey without installing any weaves or braids for the first two weeks.

PRICE: beautiphic.com (₦4,400),

Hard Protein Treatment

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USAGE: When your hair seems to be breaking uncontrollably or your hair feels too mushy. Check my post here for a clearer picture. Use a moisturising deep conditioner after this.

PRICE: beautiphic.com (₦4,750)

Mild Protein Treatment

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USAGE: Before and after a relaxer treatment and protective style

PRICE: jumia.com.ng (₦2,500)

Sealant (Like Shea butter, Coconut oil, Olive oil)

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USAGE: After moisturising hair and before relaxer

PRICE: From ₦2000 

Spritz Bottle

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USAGE: Every two days while hair is installed in weave or braids

PRICE: jumia.com.ng (₦900)

Okay guys, I’m going to stop here because I don’t like long posts and I’m sure you don’t too. I want to keep everything detailed and registered so it doesn’t seem like too much information all at once. So have a great week.

Post you soon guys.