Legendary LeobodyC5

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How long have you been natural? I have been natural as in no relaxer or texturizers all of my life. I do use a permanent hair color 3 times a year.

How often do you wash/conditon/deep conditon your hair? I wash & condition my hair every 4 days since I have a very oily scalp. As for deep conditioning it varies; every other week during warmer months, every week during cooler months.

What is your regimen?

-Pressed: I will prepoo, wash(with a sulfate shampoo) & condition, let it air dry in 2 braids overnight & press with my Maxiglide. Since I moved out to California, I’ll apply a very tiny amount of EVOO to the last 1 or 2 inches of my hair.

-Curly: I’ll prepoo, wash(with my shikakai/amla bar) & condition and always leave a small amount of conditioner in my hair, wear it in 2 braids, puff pony tail or curly fro.

Since you mainly wear your natural hair pressed, what type of tools do you use (flat iron, blow dryer, etc), and what heat protectant have you found works best?

I only use my Maxiglide & Caruso Steam Rollers when it comes to heat appliances. I stop using blow-dryers & curling irons 4 years ago since my hair cannot take dry heat and the tools that I mention are steam styling tools. As for a heat protectant, I have tried a few; CHI, Sabino, & another brand and what I found what that they tend to make my hair feel either greasy, weighed down, or coated with something. I like for my hair to be free-flowing even when it’s curly so most styling products & I don’t get along so I stay on top of my prepoos & deep conditioning. What works for me may not work for someone else, vice-versa.

What products do you use for hair up keep while it is pressed?

Other than adding a very tiny amount of EVOO to my ends, pretty much nothing. My hair stays straight pretty easily unless it gets wet.

A lot of ladies want to know, if your hair is pressed, how do you keep it from reverting after just a day?

I wrap it at night with a satin scarf & go by the weather. If I know it’s going to be humid & rainy, I don’t fight it and just wear it curly. A lot of times, I will get tired of my hair straight & use my Caruso Steam Rollers for a different look since I like big hair.

Any other hair tips to share about pressed hair? How do you keep it healthy and allow it to grow?

I have a very basic & simple hair routine. I also have a healthy diet & regular fitness regimen. My hair has always been long but my problem as an adult became retaining it so I make sure & keep my hair moisturized, no blow dryer or curling irons and just leave it alone sometimes.

Where can we catch up with ya??

• Fotki: http://public.fotki.com/leobody/
• YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LeobodyC5

Be blessed and Stay Afroniquely You!