12. Co-washing 2x/week, shampoo once a week
- Helped to retain length by keeping the moisture levels high in my hair.

11. Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil with Mink Oil
- One of the best sealants for my ends. Sealed in moisture very well.

10. Dusting My Ends with every relaxer
- My ends remain even and healthier.

9. 3PO = 3 Penetrating Oils (Coconut Oil, Olive Oil & Avocado Oil) in my Deep Conditioners
- These oils soften, strengthen and nourish my hair every time I use them.

8. Braid Outs (Bronzeg Method) on Dry and Wet Hair
- Love this style with a passion. Easy to do and looks natural.

7. Creme Of Nature Nourishing & Strengthening Treatment
- Very moisturizing and detangles like a dream while stretching. Staple.

6. Moisturizing & Deep Conditioning in Sections
- This helps to target all areas of my hair to avoid neglect = damage.

5. Hair Therapy Wrap for Deep Conditioning
- Fun way of Deep Conditioning, I'm no longer strapped to the Hooded Dryer :)

4. Coconut oil on scalp and previously relaxed hair before relaxer for protection
- Light oil helps to strengthen & protect my hair from over processing.

3. Scurl No Drip Activator as a leave-in conditioner
- The Best Leave-in Conditioner Period! Took air drying to a whole different level.

2. Using Protein Once A Week
- This helped to strengthen my hair and keep breakage to a minimum.

1. Jamaican Black Castor Oil on my Scalp!!
- Awesome. Increased my growth and thickened my hair. The best thing I ever put on my scalp.


What are your Top 12 Products/Techniques for 2009?

Here are My Top 12 Products for 2008(12 products = 12 months = 1yr) that I've absolutely fallen in love with this year!!! These products have helped me manage my hair tremendously throughout my hair journey.

10.T-shirt drying *New*
9. Always Sleeping in a satin scarf at night.
8. Combing only on wash days.
7. Stretching my relaxers.
6. The Scarf Method while air drying.
5. Using the Wet Look comb over the Jilbere Comb...huge difference.
4. Detangling in the shower under running water in 2 sections.
3. Pinning up my hair with a claw clip or bunning as a protective style.
2. Applying my deep conditioner in sections.
1. Moisturizing and sealing in sections!