My routine and products with the AYM for thin oily hair with dry ends m
I started the Abbey Yung Method at the end of March, and I started buying products little by little because I didn’t want to buy everything at once.
My first purchases were the OGX Coconut Oil, Pantene Volume Pure Shampoo and a Fructis normal shampoo for the second wash, Pantene Bond Repair Leave-In, and the OGX Bond Repair Heat Protectant. At the beginning, I was using Pantene Volume Pure together with a regular shampoo (Garnier Fructis), but honestly, I didn’t feel like the Garnier one was doing much for my hair, so once I finished that bottle, I decided to replace it with other shampoos. The volume pure is just wonderful!! It cleans so well and it actually ties volume because of this
My hair is very fine, has very low density, gets oily at the roots, but the ends are dry and damaged. It also sheds quite a lot, so my main goals were to improve the health of my hair, reduce breakage, and keep as much length and density as possible.
Even though the OGX Coconut Oil worked well as a pre-poo, I decided not to repurchase it and switched to pure coconut oil instead. For a pre-poo treatment, pure coconut oil makes more sense because it can penetrate the hair shaft and help protect the hair from damage during washing. The OGX product is more of a cosmetic oil, mainly for softness and shine. Pure coconut oil is also much cheaper and you get a lot more product. I apply it the night before washing my hair and put my hair in a bun while I sleep.
After that, I added the Pantene Bond Repair Mask, which I use instead of conditioner after every wash. I leave it on for about two minutes and rinse it out plus the leave in bond repair after the shower
I also decided to try the L’Oréal Glycolic Gloss Five Minute Lamination. I use it once a week instead of the Bond Repair Mask because I feel that using it too often could make my fine hair feel heavier.
Later, I added more products to complete my routine: the OGX Pro-Growth Peptide Shampoo, Pantene Grow Abundant Shampoo, Pantene Grow Abundant Serum, and the Pantene 7-in-1 Oil Spray.
My current routine is:
I alternate shampoos depending on what my hair needs. When I use Pantene Volume Pure, it is usually because I want a deeper, cleaner wash and more volume. On other wash days, I use either OGX Pro-Growth Peptide, Pantene Grow Abundant, or I combine shampoos depending on how my hair feels that day.
After every wash, I use the Pantene Bond Repair Mask for two minutes, except on the day I use the Glycolic Gloss.
When I get out of the shower, I apply the Pantene Bond Repair Leave-In and then the Pantene 7-in-1 Oil Spray, which is lightweight and works well for my fine hair and the Pantene growth abundant serum.
Before drying my hair, I apply the OGX Bond Repair Heat Protectant. For styling, I use a mousse to create waves with a blow dryer and diffuser, and I finish with a little hairspray to help the waves last and add some volume.
Overall, I have noticed quite a few changes. I still find some split ends, but definitely much fewer than before. My ends feel much less dry, my hair feels softer and easier to manage, and it looks much healthier than it did before. I have lots of baby hairs
I still think my hair has some damage, and I know it takes time because I only started this routine a few months ago and I have been adding products gradually. But I can definitely see and feel a difference already.
Any advice from people with similar hair concerns are welcome ;)