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1. STRETCH RELAXERS 
I like to space out my relaxers as far as possible. My hair thrives when I relax every 10-12 weeks. By stretching out my relaxers I'm giving my hair a break and allowing my new growth to grow in fully before putting the relaxer on it. When your new growth is not visible, it's much easier to overlap the relaxer on the previously relaxed hair. This can cause thinness, breakage and overall damage. Stretching your relaxers makes your hair stronger and thicker over time.


2. NORMAL STRENGTH VS. EXTRA STRENGTH RELAXERS
Normal strength relaxers tend to process the hair at a much slower rate than extra strength relaxers. The slower process along with my quick relaxer speed results in my hair not relaxed completely bone straight. There is still some texture left over in my strands. More texture means thicker dense strands.

3. PRE-POO WITH COCONUT OIL
I like to pre-poo my hair with a mixture of conditioner and coconut oil before I shampoo. Coconut oil is known to protect the hair from protein loss when used as a pre-shampoo treatment. In other words, it helps prevent damage to the cuticle. Less damage means stronger fuller cuticle, which gives you thicker hair.

4. PROTECT PREVIOUSLY RELAXED HAIR
I never relax my hair without my ends being protected from the relaxer. Relaxing previously relaxed hair can cause the hair to be over-processed eventually leading to thinness and breakage. Protecting the length of the hair to the ends creates a barrier between your hair and the run-off of the relaxer. I like to use a thick Oil or Grease to protect my hair.


5. WEEKLY LIGHT PROTEIN TREATMENTS 
I changed my regimen around in order to incorporate weekly protein treatments. Using reconstructors under a hooded dryer for 15-20 minutes is the best thing for my strands. Protein causes the hair to swell in diameter, therefore increasing the thickness. Protein treatments strengthen and fortify the hair preventing breakage.

My deep conditioning technique has changed over the years. Sectioning off my hair in 5 sections is much more effective for me. I've been deep conditioning my hair like this for the past 2-3 years. It's effective, easy and I'm able to saturate all of my strands with just the right amount of conditioner.

In this video I'm applying the conditioner to dry hair to maximize absorption. I still apply my deep conditioners to damp hair after I shampoo. I'm using Keracare Humecto Creme Conditioner mixed with the 3PO - Avocado Oil, Coconut Oil and Olive Oil. I then go under my steamer for 30 mins, rinse, co-wash, apply my leave-ins and air dry.



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Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant cleansing agent and foam booster.  It's a gentle detergent partly derived from Coconut oil.

What does it do for the hair?

It gently removes oils and build up from the hair. Very mild in comparison to SLS (Sodium Lauryl or Laureth Sulfate). Commonly found in shampoo's.

Which products contain this ingredient?

• Jessi Curl Hair Cleansing Cream
• L’Oreal EverSleek Sulfate-Free Smoothing System Intense Smoothing Shampoo
• Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo
• Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Moisturizing Shampoo
• TRESemme Moisture Rich shampoo
• Kinky Curly Come Clean
• Creme of Nature Straight From Eden Hydrating Shampoo

In this video I demonstrate how I apply JBCO to my scalp and how I use it in my regimen.

I'm a huge fan of JBCO - if you didn't know! It's a staple in my regimen. I know I have an old video up that I did years ago but..it needed updating! So, here you go :)