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J: I keep it really simple. *use a lighter conditioner like Suave, add water, and massage it thru while combing *wash - using my shampoo and conditioner mix and then deep condition with the aubrey organics or the olive oil packets *wash out - use a leave in. with the leave in I'm still trying different ones. I havent found one that I love but I use the shea moisture leave in or the banana leave in by curl junkie *wash out and then twist out damp hair. Big fat twist. About 8. Let that air dry. Once dry I began to style my hair and that's it.

when did you go natural and why? I remember seeing pictures of myself when I was little with natural hair - my hair was hanging down my back! I set it as my goal to get there once again; learning to take care of my hair in its natural state and further being able to care for the hair of my future daughters (should I be blessed to have one someday). what products/ingredients do you use? why? My hair and scalp can get very dry and after much trial and error, I eventually found out how well it took to shea and lots and lots of water. I love Ashea Shea Butter Pomade, and Oyin Handmade Whipped Pudding and Whipped Shea Butter. I generally seal with unrefined coconut oil and my hair ends up smelling like a wonderful Mounds Bar. :) My hair is happiest in the humid DC summers and my texture really pops then. I'm playing it smart this winter and keeping my hair in protective styles like two-strand twists and box braids, taking it out only every couple weekends to wash with Head and Sho...