EVCO Challenge: Week Three

Day 15 (Jan 17, 2010)

So it's the day after my relaxer and my hair still looks okay despite re-washing with a neutralizing shampoo. As you know I like to be super cautious--seen too many horror stories of women losing their hair permanently due to relaxer residue. It air dried smooth, which has been a change because it was a completely different story pre-relaxer. I also notice that my hair dries incredible fast. I think too fast (e.g. by the time I get down stairs my end are already dried out). I read an article once that suggest that the length of time it takes to dry ones hair is an indication of hair health. In other words, when your hair take a bit longer to dry it is a good indication of health and perhaps my cuticles are not closing causing me to lose moisture, which may also speak to the frizzy hair. The article recommended using an ACV rinse, which includes 1/4 cup of ACV per 2 cups of water. I will give it a try for my final rinse after my next shampoo and see if it helps. As well, no more washing upside down. Even if it means getting in and out of the shower, which I hate especially in the winter !

Anyway, back to the challenge. I oiled my scalp and it was still a bit itchy, but I think that has more to do with the relaxer than anything else. Despite basing my scalp both with EVCO and whatever my hairdresser used, my scalp was mad dry and flaky. It may take a while to bring it back to some form of health. I am determined to use this oil blend consistently though. I added a bit more JBCO (6 tsp vs. 5 tsp). As it stand now I will be oiling my scalp as needed (e.g. right now it seems to need it everyday) but no less than 3 times a week. Well see where that takes me. 

Day 16 (Jan 18, 2010)

Woke up with a slightly itch scalp. Again, I think it make some time to normalize my scalp again. Until then I'll just have to grin and bear it....

Day 17 (Jan 19, 2010)

Scalp was itchy a good deal and I didn't oil it---I was absolutely exhausted. I did the next morning though. Much better!

Day 18-19 (Jan 20-21, 2010)

My scalp seems to be holding up. The itchiness seems to be under control and my hair still feels moist despite not moisturizing and sealing daily (hair are currently in twist). We'll see the results on wash day.


Day 20-21 (Jan 22-23, 2010)
The itchiness still seems to be under control and my hair still feels soft and moist.