Wash Day for Natural Hair


When I started transitioning almost 2 years ago, (March 12th, 2017 big chop coming March 16th, fingers crossed that I don't chicken out) I declared Sundays to be "Wash Day". For those of us who are transitioning and have natural hair, this day is an important day but it can be long. Though can be long and tedious, it is definitely needed and your hair will thank you.

Not all wash day routines are created equal, do what works best for you and your hair. 



Wash Day Products

  1. Hair Oils
  2. Shampoo
  3. Conditioner
  4. Deep Conditioner or Hair Mask
  5. Leave In Conditioner
  6. Hair Clips
  7. Denman Brush
  8. Wide Tooth Comb
  9. Scalp Massager
  10. Xscape Radio on Pandora

Wash Day Steps

  1. Pre Poo-This is done before you shampoo your hair, hence pre-poo. I use both oil and conditioner for my pre-poo. This is done to avoid stripping and breakage of your hair from the shampoo. Section your hair in 4 sections using the clips and apply both products from root to tip. When I am done applying the product, I place a plastic cap on my head and wait 30 minutes to an hour before rinsing it out.
  2. Shampoo-Shampoo only the roots and get a good lather. Do not shampoo your strands as they will be washed when the shampoo is rinsed from your hair. Use your fingertips and not fingernails to raise the dirt as well as massage your scalp. I have a scalp massager and use this in place of my fingertips. 
  3. Conditioner-Section your hair, apply conditioner and detangle. Leave on for a few minutes and rinse.
  4. Deep Conditioner or Hair Mask- Apply mask or conditioner from roots to ends making sure to place lots of product on the ends as they are the oldest part of your hair. I like to add hair oil with my mask or deep conditioner to lock in moisture. Place plastic cap on your head and sit under the dryer for 30 minutes and rinse.
  5. Leave-In Conditioner-The last step is the beginning of the LOC or LCO Method. LCO stands for Leave In or Liquid, Oil, and Cream. Liquid/Leave In-Provides Moisture, Oil-Locks in Moisture, Cream-Seals in Moisture
  6. Style as desired        



The products shown below are currently in rotation for my wash day routine. Not shown is the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Hair  Strengthen and Restore Masque









What steps do you do on your wash day?
What do you listen to during wash day?
What are your favorite products for wash day?
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