My natural hair challenge

My 2013 hair challenge (January/August)

Current hair state:

• Length- Front 11in, Back 9in, Middle 9in
• Thickness-Very thick but with layers. Hair needs to be evened up to see full thickness
•  Shedding/breakage-Hair sheds a lot and breaks a lot needs moisture and/or protein
•  Ends/clipping-An inch will be clipped off after length check or close to new year then will be remeasured

Regimen:

• Keep hair braided for 3/4 weeks at a time
• Shampoo hair while in braids every 2 weeks if keeping braids in for 4 weeks
• Blow dry hair after I shampoo and condition hair
• Clips ends when knots and split ends are visible
• Gradually even hair up all over by clipping longest hair
•  Finger detangle hair before washing
• Wash hair in sections shampoo whole head then condition
•  Length check every 2 months
•  Protein treatment when needed
•  Wear scarfs and bonnet every night to bed
•  Put moisturizer and oil on ends of braids NO oil on scalp ((As needed))
•  Wear hair out 2 days at a time
• Apple cider vinegar rinse and cleansing shampoo will be used
•  Alternate using moisturizing and protein conditioner
• Scratch scalp with small tooth comb before washing

Goal:

•  Retain healthy hair
•  Hair length at BSL or APL
•  Have hair even with no layers
•  Least amount of shedding/breakage
•  Learn what my hair likes/needs
• Thicker edges

 Feel free to try this challenge!! Let me know how it goes!!