When I think of what I considered moistured hair back when I started this blog, I actually laugh. Each thing that I've discovered is necessary for maintaining my hair health has become vital.

• Colour rinses maintain my slightly red hair colour without further damaging it and correct porosity issues so I can hold onto moisture
• Pre-pooing with oil stops any type of shampoo from stripping my hair of the good stuff
• Darcy's Botanicals Lemongrass Transitioning Creme (or a good quality moisturiser) cannot be substituted for a lower quality product. I may have to rebuy when mine runs out (although I'm rationing it quite well) despite the price
• Liquid.Oil.Cream (LOC) for me is better than LCO or moisturising+sealing as I'm less heavy-handed with product that way and my hair is never greasy even after a week without washing
• Deep conditioners are vital! Rinse-out conditioners are not a substitute because the concentration of product is not sufficient
• Multiple washes a week are not necessary when hair is properly conditioned
• Trésemme Keratin Smooth Deep Treatment Masque is the one, allowing me to hold onto all the moisture I impart to my hair
• Using multiple protein products every week works well for me and my fragile ends
• A serum to smooth ends helps with looks and feel and is like a double-sealing to prevent moisture loss
• Apple Cider Vinegar is looking like it's going to be a staple, because after my last wash day, my hair has never felt so enduringly soft

It's great to be able to work out what steps are my staples, not just products. I don't believe that there's any one ultimate product, just that you can elevate your moisture levels bit by bit until what you thought was moisturised a month ago is now the Sahara desert while you're on Cloud 9!

Smooches,
Lam