Deep Condition/Deep Treatment on a toddler

Okay, so I've been stalking the Curly Nikki Forums about deep condition (DC)/deep treatment (DT) and maintaining moisture. I've been wanting to DC Kurly T's hair, but I had no idea what to use. I consulted Nikki G of Beads, Braids and Beyond and she told me to use the HE Hello Hydration (HEHH) since I use it as a leave in anyway. Great! Nothing new to buy. Well...maybe. I've also been doing some research on oils and have bought some from GNC. I found a youtuber (ulovemegz) who mixed her oils in her conditioner for a great DC. Even though she is not natural she had some beautiful hair!! So...here is what I did:

After washing the scalp with Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo, I cowashed with Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Conditioner (Can you tell I like coconuts?)Then I applied the DC concoction and covered with a plastic cap and left on for 1 hour. She watched Yo Gabba Gabba and Dora The Explorer, then we were ready to rinse it out. I was shocked that she didn't try to rip off the cap. That would have been normal Kurly T behavior, but nope. See...she amazes me all the time!



To make the DC mix, I squeezed about 1 1/2 handfulls of HE Hello hydration into a bowl (sorry I didn't measure, lol) added 10 drops of Rosemary Oil, 5 drops of peppermint oil, approximately 1 tbsp of almond oil and 1 tbsp of grapeseed oil. I slightly amended this mix from Tia of Her Best Hair

The oils made the HEHH smell like a totally different product. The smell reminded me of Christmas..it was probably the peppermint oil, lol. The amount of conditioner I used is way more than I use for her normal leave in. I wanted to make sure her hair was completely saturated with the mixture to get good results.

Below is some info about the oils that I used:
Rosemary Oil - The use of rosemary oil on the hair and scalp helps stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and thus promotes healthy hair growth.
Peppermint Oil - Peppermint oil is very useful for hair care as it gives a cooling effect to the head, and removes dandruff and lice.
Almond Oil - Almond oil prevents hair loss, provides shine and strengthens hair.
Grapeseed Oil - Grapeseed oil helps strengthen your hair. It is an odorless oil, and can help add shine and moisture to your hair.
Coconut Oil - Coconut oil is used as a natural conditioner for hair. The molecular structure of coconut oil makes it easier to penetrate through the hair shaft and works with the natural hair proteins.

After we rinsed out the DC, I added our normal amount of HEHH and detangled, oiled the scalp then sealed with Coconut Oil (Yep, more coconuts!). I did notice that her hair detangled even more easier than it usually does. The rosemary and peppermint oil wasn't as strong after I washed it out and her hair was very shiny after we styled. I would definitely do this again, but I will try with the Lustrasilk like Tia uses. Okay, Mamacitas...stay tuned for pics!

**Update** Kurly T got into my BRAND NEW bottles of almond oil and grapeseed oil and spilled them all over her clothes, her dora couch and the carpet. *sigh* I'll have to run out and get some more and knowing me some other stuff too. I have totally turned into a PJ!!

Organix Shampoo and Herbal Essence Conditioner

Ok, so thanks to Nikki of Beads, Braids and Beyond, I've decided to try the Organix Coconut Milk Shampoo and Herbal Essence Hello Hydration Conditioner.



I got the Organix for $5.99 and the HEHH for $5. What a steal, huh?

They both smell delicious! I didn't have to use a lot of the shampoo but I piled the conditioner onto her hair and used it as a leave in. It was super easy to detangle! I was able to style in no time. I greased her scalp with the BB super gro and used the Smooth n Shine Conditioning Gel for her edges.

My camera is on the fritz so I tried taking pics with my phone, but they didn't come out as light as I wanted. But the style is criss crossed box braids into 2 ponytails with our signature "bang." I added heart shaped beads cuz they are Kurly T's fave! It was my first time trying this style and I really like it. I think next time I'll use some colored rubberbands. Hope you like it!

Kurly T's Toddler Hair Care Products

Here is our product history...

When we started out I thought it was best to get products geared towards baby right? Well, yes and no. As long as the products don't have harsh chemicals it is okay to use on baby, depending how old though. I started using products on Kurly T at 4 months. Her hair wasn't responding just to Johnson's Head to Toe. It was out of control. Here is what we started out with...

We used these from 4 mos old to 12 months. Although, we still use the Soft and Precious Detangler from time to time.


Then one of my friends (Hey Jenn!) told me about Kid's Organics Shea Butter detangler. That was one of our biggest issues (detangling). So I decided to get the whole line! (The growth lotion was free with the detangler and we love free!)

We used these from 12 months old to 18 months old. I didn't have any problems with these products. Her hair smelled great (almost like candy) but was dry.


Then I noticed that my step daughters' hair had been really growing fast, so I asked their mom what she has been using. She told me it was Mane and Tail. My mom used to use that on me when I was younger, so I thought I couldn't go wrong. So I bought the econosized bottles at buy one get one free at CVS. (I told you we love free!)

We have been using these since July 2009 because I wanted Kurly T's hair to be long and healthy. (When stretched it is past her shoulders, so good so far) I didn't have a problem with these products. They are both really thick. I use the conditioner as a leave in for detangling and it worked nicely. Her hair smelled nice but was dry.

In addition to the mane and tail we're using...

(Sorry this pic is sucky, my camera is on the fritz! I need new one, any ideas?)
I soak her rubberbands in the olive oil. I use the Smooth N Shine for her edges and I grease her scalp with the BB Super Gro (I'm planning on switching to coconut oil and unrefined shea butter as soon as this is gone). I just started using the Braid Refresher and I've only used it twice. It smells great and keeps her braids from getting frizzy so soon. I leave her styles in for about a week and it's been okay so far.

Then about 2 weeks ago, I came across Nikki's Blog Beads, Braids and Beyond and found her Hair Regime for her Kurly girl "A" and was hooked. Now we're gonna try...

I picked these up at Walmart. $5.99 for the Organix and $5 for the Herbal Essence (Cheapest I've found so far since I did price check a few places before buying...what?? Y'all should know I'm frugal by now).

I'll let you guys know how they work out. I'm ubber excited to do product reviews. I will also be trying a shea butter/coconut oil mix (to replace the BB Super Gro) and Giovanni Direct Leave-in (for a moisturizer).
Please leave comments below and email suggestions to Mom2KurlyT@yahoo.com