I Co-Washed!

Breakage and shedding after air-dry mishap

On Tuesday, I shared about my air-dry bantu knot malfunction. Well last night I sprayed my hair with aloe vera juice, gently detangled and twisted my hair to go to bed. I experienced more breakage than I'm comfortable with along with normal shedding.

Advanced Tension Blow Dry Method

Before

When I washed my hair yesterday, I decided to use a paddle brush and blow dryer concentrator attachment to do the tension blow dry method. Using the paddle brush is "advanced" because there is an increased chance for breakage and tangling if too much tension is applied.

After

Tension Blow Dry Method

Roots before tension blow dry method

Back in March, my stylist suggested that I stretch my relaxers, and throughly detangle my roots during the stretch. I am 9 weeks post and my roots are a force to be reckoned with at this point. I usually avoid manipulating my new-growth, but Reniece pointed out that doing so would allow my roots to get tangled and potentially break on relaxer day. My next relaxer is scheduled for June 25, and this stretch will be 14 weeks long.

How I Blow Dry with Comb Attachment

How I Blow Dry With A Diffuser

Here is a quick video showing how I use a diffuser to speed up my air drying process.

I'm currently at 11 weeks post my last relaxer.  My roots are insanely thick right now, so I plan to do my relaxer next weekend.