Countdown to MBL ... Let's Grow!

A new series documenting my journey to longer, healthier hair. It'll take coconut oil, twists, low manipulation, and internal health to get there! I've got 30 weeks.

WEEK 1/30

The coconut oil prepoos seem to be working well already. My ends feel stronger than before I started them. Twisting on dry hair has also decreased my knotting and tangling.

I joined a twist challenge that starts in September. It will give me the motivation and accountability I need to maintain this protective styling routine. The challenge should also be loads of fun!

This Sunday I continue my new weekly washing routine so that MBL can be a reality in thirty weeks:

- Prepoo with Coconut Oil for 20 minutes

- Wash with Creme of Nature (green bottle)
- Condition with V05 for 5 minutes
- Rinse 80-90% of the conditioner out
- Seal with Coconut Oil and homemade Whipped Shea Butter mixture
- Airdry
- Re-twist (big twists) on dry, stretched hair the next day & wear for the week
*EDITED: I now retwist every 3-4 weeks

I normally detangle with a comb 1x a month or so, but now I'm aiming for a no comb routine. We'll see how that goes.

This Sunday I also need to restock on wild salmon, red lettuce, and carrots.

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