These are the products I use as a part of my haircare routine at home. I wear my hair in its natural state, flat ironed straight, or in a braided or crocheted style. I haven't had a relaxer since 2018.
I use Olaplex No. 8 as a deep conditioner. I apply it after I have used my main conditioner. I leave it on my hair for ten minutes and cover my head with a shower cap while this Intense Moisture Mask does its work.
Olaplex No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, 3.3 OZ
I use Olaplex No. 7 Bonding Oil before flat ironing or styling my hair. It helps put moisture back in my hair and protects my hair from the heat of the flat iron and curling iron.
OLAPLEX No.7 Bonding Hair Oil
This blow dryer set that Tracy Ellis Ross created as a part of her Pattern hair care line is a necessity, because it has ALL THE THINGS! A blow dryer plus four attachments: a wide tooth comb, a diffuser, a brush, and a concentrator nozzle. It also ha...
PATTERN - The Blow Dryer
I use Alaffia's unscented raw shea butter to moisturize my scalp. Back when I had a relaxer, I also used it to base my scalp and edges the night before a touchup.
Alaffia Fair Trade Pure Unrefined Raw Shea Butter - Unscented
This styling stick is great for laying your edges and taming flyaways.
I put this cream press on my hair right before blow drying. A little does go a long way! I part my hair into four parts/quadrants. I then put a dime-sized amount of the creme press in the palm of my hand, rub my hands together for a second, and then ...
Kay Vel Creme Press 12oz (FINAL SALE - PLEASE CALL BEFORE ORDERING)