I typically steam post-wash after properly cleansing my hair. However, there are times when I need hydration but a complete regi is not on the to-do list for that day.
That brings me to this post. My hair was feeling a bit low on hydration at the roots with being 10 weeks post. However, I am not in the mood to wash and wrestle with this new growth that is working my nerves. Remember this post about >>>tangles // not relaxer stretching<<<? Therefore, I decided to go for an oldie but goodie – dry hair steaming.
What is dry hair steaming? Glad you asked…..
My definition of dry hair steaming is the process of sitting under the steamer on unwashed hair for a quick boost of hydration. Ok, ok, ok, so to be fair, I don’t do this on completely dry hair but dry hair is my start point.
How To:
I spritz my hair with something hydrating. For this dry steaming session, I spritzed with distilled water, layered on my loose leaf tea concoction and then topped all of it off with some deliciously moisturizing Aubrey Organics White Camellia. I sat under the steamer for 30 minutes. After allowing my hair to cool, I sealed with avocado oil and let my hair air dry. Note: I use Aubrey Organics as a catch-all product: cowash, deep conditioner and leave-in. Therefore, I do not rinse out the White Camellia.
End Result:
My hair felt hydrated as it normally does. The hydration doesn’t replace or compare to a full regi but it’s a good alternative to hold you over.
Do think it matters what type or brand of conditioner you use? What’s in your tea concoction? I’ve been using Black Tea when deep conditioning and my hair is so soft.
Hello, I suggest a moisture based conditioner but any should work. Black tea strengthens my hair like protein. In turn, it’s dry and brittle. I like: Tea Rinsing: Burdock Root, Slippery Elm, Moringa, Oolong, Roobis Red, Bamboo & Marshmallow Root.