Aftercare Guide of Digipermed Hair

I blogged earlier about my first digiperm experience last October, 2014, I know that just like myself, most of the ladies out there who have digipermed hair also do their research on the aftercare guide.  So the question is: Is there really a universal routine for digipermed hair that is applicable for all hair types?

What I've learned from my experience is that, there are different ways of taking care of your digipermed hair.  It doesn't mean that when a certain routine is effective to your hair it would automatically have the same effect on mine.  Some ladies don’t comb it as this causes more frizz to them; some comb it while hair is wet only, some when dry and others don’t comb at all.  So you see in the process of trying different routine, you have to discover what works best for you.

The traditional way of taking care of the digipermed hair:

1.) Never comb!  > Some only combs hair when wet using a wide toothed comb or fingers.

2.) Twist & Scrunch! > This technique is taught to me by Mr. Shin of Beauty Brick Salon.  First you set your hair in partitions; if you want larger curls part your hair into two section, for medium curls make it four, then twist each portion on an outward direction using your pointy finger.  After all the sections were twisted scrunch each of them on an upward direction.

3.) Tap Towel-Air Dry > After shower gently squeeze wet hair using your hands then get a soft towel or your clean cotton shirt would do, blot and squeeze your hair using the towel.   Let your hair air dry.

My way of taking care of my digipermed hair:

1.) Always Comb! > I always comb my hair first when it’s wet, damp and dry.  I use a wide toothed comb (Goody wide-toothed rubber comb) when wet, round brush (Vidal Sassoon Ionic Round Brush) when damp, and wide stainless-steel toothed comb (Hairdoctor) when dry.  I comb because I hate tangles as it prevents me from styling my hair properly.

2.) Twist & Scrunch! > This technique is widely used by ladies with digipermed hair. I do as what Mr. Shin told me which I've stated earlier (please refer to traditional way step 2 of my blog).

3.) Air Dry, Electric Fan, Towel-Dry or Blow Dry to achieve different volume.

Air Dry> I do this whenever I’m at home and nowhere to go. After shower, I simply squeeze excess water using my hand and wrap small towel in my head.  Then comb my hair once using a wide toothed comb. Twist & Scrunch just once and leave it to dry.  This leaves my curls soft but flat.

Electric Fan> when I’m in a rush especially when I’m heading to work I use electric fan as a medium of drying my hair.  After shower I wrapped my hair in towel and place myself under the fan for 5 minutes then I remove the towel and gently squeeze my wet hair and comb it, twist & scrunch in front of the electric fan.  This gives my hair a little volume and looser curls.

Towel Dry> I do this when I got plenty of time on my hand.  After shower I wrapped my hair with a small towel and leave it that way for 20-30 minutes leaving my hair slightly damp and then I removed the towel and set my hair in two partitions then twist & scrunch until completely dry.  This gives my hair a little volume and tighter curls.

Blow Dry> I do this on special occasions when I want to achieve a voluminous hair and more refined/larger curls.  I use Babyliss Ioniceramic Hair Dryer as it comes with a diffuser perfect for curly hair.  After shower, I wrapped my hair in a small towel then comb it until damp, put a heat protect cream and blow dry it with a diffuser.

4.) Use Different Hair Products suitable for Digipermed Hair > This is really a trial and error process for me, as some products have great effect and some are just waste of money.  Here under are the products I've tried and have great effect on my curls.

-Monea Curl Defining Milk Lotion > I used this at home to keep my curls.  It costs 99.00php, which is very cheap for everyday use.  You can buy this at Watsons, SM department store and Landmark.

-Kerastase Nutritive Crème Oleo Curl > this provides suppleness and definition to my curly hair. I use this product as heat protectant, whenever I blow dry my hair.  I bought this from Bench Fix Lab in Makati at 1,600.00php.  I super love the smell and it works as hair treatment too!

-Suave Captivating Curl Whipped Cream Mousse > this is an alcohol-free mousse, with anti-frizz complex, that helps hold my curls for longer hours.  You can find this at Rustan’s Supermarket at 290.00php.

-Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Shampoo & Conditioner > I find this very hard to find sometimes you can buy this Rustans but most of the time they’re out of stock.  These are my fave picks as it made my curls shiny.  I bought the shampoo at Rustans Powerplant Mall & the conditioner at Dutyfree Clark, Pampanga.  Sorry but I forgot the price.

-Loreal Total Repair 5 Multi-Restorative Dry Oil > I apply this leave-in treatment after drying my hair.  I use it as a finishing touch to eliminate frizz & to have shiny hair.  You can find this at S&R at 395.00php. It's a perfect combo with Kerastase Oleo Curl.

-Loreal Re-Nutrition Hair Mask > I use this once a week to keep my hair from being dry.  You can buy this at SM department store or SM super markets.

Again, these techniques work for my hair best and I cannot guarantee that it will work on your hair too. :)