My hair routine

Well....five years later and I'm still just settling into a hair routine.  Below are some links to posts about my hair routine and routine changes.  Currently (Spring 2012) my hair routine consists of the following...

• Once a week I co-wash and detangle my hair.  Typically I use Aubrey Organics conditioner.  My fav Aubrey conditioners are Island Time and Honeysuckle Rose.  To detangle I soak my hair with water and then liberally apply conditioner (I do this outside of the shower).  I section my hair into about four sections and then split those sections into smaller sections of two or three.  I finger detangle, then detangle with a wide tooth comb and follow up with my Denman brush (on lazy days I skip the denman).  Once I finish detangling I twist that section. I rinse the conditioner out with the twists still in. 
• Following co-wash I typically twist my hair for a twist out- To do a twist out I un-twist my hair a section at a time, put Cantu Shea Butter leave in and flaxseed gel on.  I flat twist the roots and then two strand twist the ends.  On the ends of each twist I put a bit of whipped raw Shea Butter.  I usually end up with 20-30 twists.  The next day I take the twists out and wear a twist out for week at a time.
• Night-time routine-At night I typically flat twist the two front sections of my hair and put the remainder of my hair into four-five braids (or two french braids).  Before doing anything with my hair at night I mist with water (in the water I add aloe vera juice (right now 50/50 mix, but I'm still playing with this) to reduce frizz and/or a B vitamin complex that includes panthenol for shine).  I usually tie with a satin scarf and call it a night (I sleep on a satin pillow case so I'm not anal about using a scarf).
• Pre-poo-I pre-poo my hair with cocount oil about 2xs a month.  To pre-poo I warm some coconut oil and spary (I find it easier to distribute the oil if it's in a spray bottle) liberally over my hair concentrating on ends.  I usually do this process at night and do my normal nightly two flat twists and four braids.  I then put on a plastic cap, satin scarf and go to sleep.  In the morning I take my hair out (and if it's a weekday) I wear my hair in some kind of updo and wash later that day after returning home (co-wash as described above).
• Shampoo-I shampoo my hair randomly as I feel necessary.  I feel necessary usually just dependant on my scalp.  If I am having abnormally itchy scalp then I shampoo.  My current shampoo of choice is Aubrey's Honeysuckle Rose, but I'm in search of something new.  My next try will be Terresentials Mud wash.
• Oil-I don't typically add extra oil to my hair outside of doing a pre-poo because my hair then gets too oily and feels disgusting.  I do on occasion add Vatika Olive Oil (from a local Indian grocery store).  However, I only add a bit of this from time to time because I like the way it smells.  I use this oil only for its fragrance. 

So, that's pretty much it right now.  I keep my routine pretty simple mostly because I don't like doing too much work to my hair.  I am currently working to incorporate a vinegar rinse, the Terresentials Wash, and having to co-wash less frequently perhaps every other week, but I'll keep you updated!
 
still working on a hair routine
hair routine...sort of :-/