12 inches in 12 months - 2014

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Last night I remembered why I stopped using the curlformers - after day 3 my hair starts to tangle like crazy and my ends get extra dry. Happens every time. So last night I finger detangled, moisturized and sealed and put it in a goddess braid. Feels so much better now.

I'm not certain but I think it's the usage of heat that makes a difference - as in when I tension blow dry my hair is always soft and stays that way...maybe I shouldn't let my curlformer sets air dry. Anyone have any advice?

I've never used them. Perhaps someone else will chime in. I'm sorry to hear about your dryness, but I'm happy to hear that you fix the problem.

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

SO I have been super busy working, spending time wih my son and trying to squeeze in gym time so I haven't had the opportunity to go through the thread from where I left off and but the primary purpose of this post is to make sure I didn't offend anyone on my last post on this thread (I think it was the last post)... Anyway, I was asked about my perimeter and I replied basically saying how "I need to keep my hair out of sight or I will do something stupid like color it." Now, before you get the stones ready I would like to state that in my defense, I had not read the previous posts about some of the ladies having setbacks and negative results from coloring their hair and in no way was I talking about any of them. I had gotten a notification about a mention that I recieved, I clicked on it, read the mention, replied and then closed the page. I was refering to myself and MY hairs inability to survive and thrive with color in it. I wish I had the ability to color my hair without it breaking off and becomming dry or damaged. No matter what I do, eventually, it does not hold up. I sincerely hope that no one thought that I was refering to them in particular or women in general who color their hair. I refered to it as stupid because in the past I still would color my hair, even though I knew that my hair would become damaged. So yeah, that was me being stupid because I did it anyway. Along with countless other things that have jacked my hair up. SMH

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I stand in front of the mirror, close my eyes and pretend like I'm doing a length check. I actually start at my hair and pull my hands down to where I want the hair to be.

I do that too! I measure out 6" from where it currently is and tell myself that at MINIMUM, it will fall there a year from now and then I go down 12" and do the same thing. Ideally, I would like to grow my har 24" in 24 months so I have gotten my flexible tape measurer and measured 24" from where my hair is now and that's TBL baby!!! (in most parts, my bangs will be below WL). I just need to be patient and keep these kiddie braids in for a while and I will be well on my way.

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

That's interesting. See, when I'm doing this I'm actually pretending to be doing a future tutorial for youtube

Does that count?

I do that too, I actually wrote down certain videos I would like to do so when the time comes I don't forget them. I have taken pics so I can do a video pic compilation of my journey and I can post the progress all at once. I do that for the ladies who are like me and want to see the before and after immediately. I don't mind if the pics were taken years apart but I don't want to wait through it... not all the time, I can have the attention span of a squirrel at times....

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA
Before and as I'm setting my hair is being detangled. I just wear it in a simple french twist up do and leave it that way at night with a scarf. I spritz it a bit each day with water and seal with my butter....maybe I should use oil on these days instead. When it's set I can't really pull the water and butter through my hair or the curls will fall. How are you moisturizing and sealing?

Yeah, I don't think most people that do any type of roller set use water on their hair. They usually find a moisturizer that doesn't cause frizz, like KKNT, Darcy's Botanicals or Sapote.

I have been using a moisturizer and then pin curling. My hair isn't long enough to twist up yet.

I don't think it is the curlformers. I think you might want to find something then something really wet to moisturize with. Butter is a little heavy for a roller set but OK if you are just going to wear it in a french twist.

 

[caliscurls]

SO I have been super busy working, spending time wih my son and trying to squeeze in gym time so I haven't had the opportunity to go through the thread from where I left off and but the primary purpose of this post is to make sure I didn't offend anyone on my last post on this thread (I think it was the last post)... Anyway, I was asked about my perimeter and I replied basically saying how "I need to keep my hair out of sight or I will do something stupid like color it." Now, before you get the stones ready I would like to state that in my defense, I had not read the previous posts about some of the ladies having setbacks and negative results from coloring their hair and in no way was I talking about any of them. I had gotten a notification about a mention that I recieved, I clicked on it, read the mention, replied and then closed the page. I was refering to myself and MY hairs inability to survive and thrive with color in it. I wish I had the ability to color my hair without it breaking off and becomming dry or damaged. No matter what I do, eventually, it does not hold up. I sincerely hope that no one thought that I was refering to them in particular or women in general who color their hair. I refered to it as stupid because in the past I still would color my hair, even though I knew that my hair would become damaged. So yeah, that was me being stupid because I did it anyway. Along with countless other things that have jacked my hair up. SMH

Hey Gr8ness83 no offense was taken here some people do indigo and it is the equivalent of acid for me now, lol! To each their own - no ones hair is the same. Glad you're here in the thread. We want to hear from you so keep posting!

 

[caliscurls]

faithVA thanks for the insight. I've got a moisturizer from NaturelleGrow I can try with it next time. So dry, no product set with heat. Then product moisturizer and oil afterward

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

SO I have been super busy working, spending time wih my son and trying to squeeze in gym time so I haven't had the opportunity to go through the thread from where I left off and but the primary purpose of this post is to make sure I didn't offend anyone on my last post on this thread (I think it was the last post)... Anyway, I was asked about my perimeter and I replied basically saying how "I need to keep my hair out of sight or I will do something stupid like color it." Now, before you get the stones ready I would like to state that in my defense, I had not read the previous posts about some of the ladies having setbacks and negative results from coloring their hair and in no way was I talking about any of them. I had gotten a notification about a mention that I recieved, I clicked on it, read the mention, replied and then closed the page. I was refering to myself and MY hairs inability to survive and thrive with color in it. I wish I had the ability to color my hair without it breaking off and becomming dry or damaged. No matter what I do, eventually, it does not hold up. I sincerely hope that no one thought that I was refering to them in particular or women in general who color their hair. I refered to it as stupid because in the past I still would color my hair, even though I knew that my hair would become damaged. So yeah, that was me being stupid because I did it anyway. Along with countless other things that have jacked my hair up. SMH

Someone was giving you the business because you said colored ladies are stupid? Ok I'm just playin. I know you didn't say that.

I color my hair all the time. I didn't take any offense to your post. I don't actually remember your post You have no problems from me.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA thanks for the insight. I've got a moisturizer from NaturelleGrow I can try with it next time. So dry, no product set with heat. Then product moisturizer and oil afterward

I set with tea only
Dry on low heat for 1 hour
Let cool for at least 20 minutes
Remove curlformers
I separate my curls
I usually don't moisturize until the second day but my hair is short. I just throw on the bonnet or I pin curl certain areas.
I moisturize usually just the ends the 2nd day and pin curl.

I haven't worn my hair past 3 days though. It usually gets put into flat twists or put into twists for a puff. I'm too lazy right now to pin curl every night and it's too short to put into a french twist like you do.

 

[caliscurls]

faithVA what kind of tea do you use?

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA what kind of tea do you use?

I'm either using the Natural Oasis tea blend or the one I made up with has 50-11 things in it.

The tea works for me but I don't think it has to be tea. I think as long as you set your hair with something light and that saturates your hair you will be good. Saturated hair sets better and straighter with heat than damp hair.

I have to keep my hair saturated while I'm styling so the tea works well.

 

[Gr8ness83]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Hey @Gr8ness83 no offense was taken here some people do indigo and it is the equivalent of acid for me now, lol! To each their own - no ones hair is the same. Glad you're here in the thread. We want to hear from you so keep posting!

Someone was giving you the business because you said colored ladies are stupid? Ok I'm just playin. I know you didn't say that.

I color my hair all the time. I didn't take any offense to your post. I don't actually remember your post You have no problems from me.

I am glad that no offense was taken. No one has said anything about it but when I finally went back and read the posts that I have missed in the last several days I saw how someone may take offense so I wanted to clarify that I meant no harm by saying that... Thanks!

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thanks for that. I never knew that. Since all of us are different, I wonder how my hair will act if I cowash it frequently. I was thinking about putting braids in my hair just so I can leave my hair alone for awhile and I thought about not being able to moisturize as much. I will give it a try for a month to see how it goes.

fancypants007, It's all about trial and error. But I can tell the difference if I feel that my hair is starting to mesh. And normally it happens with my twists. If my hair is normal and not going to matt or mesh in anyway then it feels generally silky after I wash it, like the hair feels slippery even with all the product rinsed out and it retains a shine/sheen. If my hair is going to start meshing after it dries, the hair normally feels extremely fuzzy and like a wet towel... Doesn't feel good at all and it also appears duller. Usually it's always my braids that feel silky/slippery and my twists that feel like a wet towel after a wash, especially a co-wash. And usually with my twists, as they dry they start to feel kinda crunchy even after I moisturize it. I've washed my hair in small twists, medium twists, mini twists, yarn twists, and it's always the same wet towel fuzzball feel. On the other side, I've washed mini braids, small braids, medium braids, and yarn braids and they always have the slippery feel which lets me know that when it comes to take them out, it'll be like taking down a braidout and not like getting through a jungle....I have no idea if that made ANY sense.

SO I have been super busy working, spending time wih my son and trying to squeeze in gym time so I haven't had the opportunity to go through the thread from where I left off and but the primary purpose of this post is to make sure I didn't offend anyone on my last post on this thread (I think it was the last post)... Anyway, I was asked about my perimeter and I replied basically saying how "I need to keep my hair out of sight or I will do something stupid like color it." Now, before you get the stones ready I would like to state that in my defense, I had not read the previous posts about some of the ladies having setbacks and negative results from coloring their hair and in no way was I talking about any of them. I had gotten a notification about a mention that I recieved, I clicked on it, read the mention, replied and then closed the page. I was refering to myself and MY hairs inability to survive and thrive with color in it. I wish I had the ability to color my hair without it breaking off and becomming dry or damaged. No matter what I do, eventually, it does not hold up. I sincerely hope that no one thought that I was refering to them in particular or women in general who color their hair. I refered to it as stupid because in the past I still would color my hair, even though I knew that my hair would become damaged. So yeah, that was me being stupid because I did it anyway. Along with countless other things that have jacked my hair up. SMH

Ummm...I want to color my hair.

I just kidding, I'm not offended either. C'mon you're among hair friends!!!

And I'm probably not gonna color my hair anyway. Too afraid to have my curl pattern loosened and have my moisture levels recede.

I do that too, I actually wrote down certain videos I would like to do so when the time comes I don't forget them. I have taken pics so I can do a video pic compilation of my journey and I can post the progress all at once. I do that for the ladies who are like me and want to see the before and after immediately. I don't mind if the pics were taken years apart but I don't want to wait through it... not all the time, I can have the attention span of a squirrel at times....

Gr8ness83, GEEZ I thought it was just ME!!!

Now I don't feel so weird anymore. I have a long list of "tutorials" I plan to do should I ever work up the nerve to even start a youtube channel. I just have to get comfortable with hearing myself, I feel like I sound weird on camera. erplexed

I set with tea only
Dry on low heat for 1 hour
Let cool for at least 20 minutes
Remove curlformers
I separate my curls
I usually don't moisturize until the second day but my hair is short. I just throw on the bonnet or I pin curl certain areas.
I moisturize usually just the ends the 2nd day and pin curl.

I haven't worn my hair past 3 days though. It usually gets put into flat twists or put into twists for a puff. I'm too lazy right now to pin curl every night and it's too short to put into a french twist like you do.

faithVA I've never heard of this.

Does it make your hair feel soft? Does it give really good definition? What tea do you use and how do you even make it?


Inquiring minds wanna know...

 

[Mskraizy]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Sooo, finally started on my fitness today. I screwed up yesterday. I took my measurements and weighed myself and all that jazz. I started out with good intentions and then got tempted by pizza and hot wings! UGH!!!!

But today, started my morning had a salad, took all my vitamins and whatnots, and did a 20 minute workout I saw off youtube trying to work my way into it.

I even signed up for this thing called "Nature Box". I caught a sale today it was half off, so I'm getting a box for like $10 a month and basically they send you 5 bags, 1 of a different health snack of your choice or they just surprise you with something that's new in stock. A lot of their stuff looks really good and since I'm a huge snacker anyway, why not? I don't mind getting food delivered to my door, no I NEVER mind that!

After my workout, I also co-washed my braids. Getting ready to moisturize and possibly wait until saturday when I plan to wash and deep condition. I'm thinking about doing acv rinses instead of shampoos while in the braids, I feel they'll stay fresher longer rather than using shampoos. And that's basically it.

This was truly a perfect time to install these mini braids. They're great for the active too!

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA I've never heard of this.

Does it make your hair feel soft? Does it give really good definition? What tea do you use and how do you even make it?


Inquiring minds wanna know...

My avi is my set with tea. I won't say it makes the hair soft. But it allows the hair to remain soft, light and fluffy versus the stiffness that can happen when you set with gels or foams or other products.

I feel I get really good definition.

I have a tea blend I purchased from Natural Oasis which comes with her product line. It comes in a tea bag and you just put it in 8 oz to 16 oz of water. I also have a tea blend I made up myself. This has all kinds of stuff. I mixed tea bags with loose tea: chamomile, hibiscus, marshmallow, nettle, sage, fenugreek. Probably some more

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

My hair seems to hold moisture for about 3 days. After that it is OK but I can feel it drying out and the SSKs start.

Optimally I would love to do a mid-week rinse or cowash. I've never had luck cowashing in twist. My twist unravel and my hair frizzes not matter what I use, how gentle I am or how I try to protect it.

I've also tried all the moisturizing suggestions to remoisturizing my hair. It lasts for a few hours but my hair gets drier and it just won't make it 7 days. So this month and next is dedicated to keep my twist moisturized.

I was going to put a tshirt around my head, get in the shower and rinse with the tea shirt on. I know that sounds crazy. But I was hoping by reducing the pressure of the water, it would prevent my twist from unraveling. But I was too lazy when I got home.

Instead I put a nice layer of oil on my twists. I filled my kitchen sink with water and 2 tbsp of acv and dunked my head. I couldn't get all of my twist in the water so I used a cup and poured the water over my head until my hair was saturated. I then wrapped my hair in a t-shirt. When my hair is damp I will seal with hazelnut oil.

I'm not sure how it will try but so far so good. My twists are intact and look better than they did earlier. I just need them to stay moisturized until Friday. If this doesn't work, I have another 6 options on my list to try

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

fancypants007, It's all about trial and error. But I can tell the difference if I feel that my hair is starting to mesh. And normally it happens with my twists. If my hair is normal and not going to matt or mesh in anyway then it feels generally silky after I wash it, like the hair feels slippery even with all the product rinsed out and it retains a shine/sheen. If my hair is going to start meshing after it dries, the hair normally feels extremely fuzzy and like a wet towel... Doesn't feel good at all and it also appears duller. Usually it's always my braids that feel silky/slippery and my twists that feel like a wet towel after a wash, especially a co-wash. And usually with my twists, as they dry they start to feel kinda crunchy even after I moisturize it. I've washed my hair in small twists, medium twists, mini twists, yarn twists, and it's always the same wet towel fuzzball feel. On the other side, I've washed mini braids, small braids, medium braids, and yarn braids and they always have the slippery feel which lets me know that when it comes to take them out, it'll be like taking down a braidout and not like getting through a jungle....I have no idea if that made ANY sense.



Ummm...I want to color my hair.

I just kidding, I'm not offended either. C'mon you're among hair friends!!!

And I'm probably not gonna color my hair anyway. Too afraid to have my curl pattern loosened and have my moisture levels recede.






Gr8ness83, GEEZ I thought it was just ME!!!

Now I don't feel so weird anymore. I have a long list of "tutorials" I plan to do should I ever work up the nerve to even start a youtube channel. I just have to get comfortable with hearing myself, I feel like I sound weird on camera. erplexed




faithVA I've never heard of this.

Does it make your hair feel soft? Does it give really good definition? What tea do you use and how do you even make it?


Inquiring minds wanna know...

When I put my hair in braids in the next couple of months, I will pay attention when I do my cowashing to see if it feels slippery or fuzzy. Thanks for your detailed explanation and yes it did make sense. Braids cause my hair to grow and it probably is because of the low manipulation. I'm hoping it will work for me like it worked for you.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Sooo, finally started on my fitness today. I screwed up yesterday. I took my measurements and weighed myself and all that jazz. I started out with good intentions and then got tempted by pizza and hot wings! UGH!!!!

But today, started my morning had a salad, took all my vitamins and whatnots, and did a 20 minute workout I saw off youtube trying to work my way into it.

I even signed up for this thing called "Nature Box". I caught a sale today it was half off, so I'm getting a box for like $10 a month and basically they send you 5 bags, 1 of a different health snack of your choice or they just surprise you with something that's new in stock. A lot of their stuff looks really good and since I'm a huge snacker anyway, why not? I don't mind getting food delivered to my door, no I NEVER mind that!

After my workout, I also co-washed my braids. Getting ready to moisturize and possibly wait until saturday when I plan to wash and deep condition. I'm thinking about doing acv rinses instead of shampoos while in the braids, I feel they'll stay fresher longer rather than using shampoos. And that's basically it.

This was truly a perfect time to install these mini braids. They're great for the active too!

That's interesting you say you want to do acv rinses instead of shampooing. I found a recipe some months ago and I used it before, but it's been awhile since I used it again. Well I decided to give it a try on Tuesday which is cowash day for me, but instead I used this conconction as my conditioner, but they say you can also use it to wash your hair. I applied my moisturisers and oils afterwards and the next day in the evening when taking down my plaits to remoisturise, my hair was so soft. Here is the recipe if you're interested.

Coffee Hair Tonic
1) Cold brew the coffee by placing 3 tablespoons of coffee in 1 cup of water. Cover and let sit overnight.
2) Strain coffee into a bowl and mix in 1 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Blend well, and place in a jar or container with a lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3) After shampooing, pour a generous amount into your hair and massage.
4) Then, wrap your hair with a towel and let the coffee hair care treatment sit for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
5) Rinse and towel dry.

Coffee will stimulate the hair follicles, while giving it shine. This is also what the vinegar does. Apply this hair care treatment after every wash, or even instead of shampooing, since the vinegar will break down oily residues. This restoration is so necessary because it is very easy to damage hair.

Just wanted to share.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

My hair seems to hold moisture for about 3 days. After that it is OK but I can feel it drying out and the SSKs start.

Optimally I would love to do a mid-week rinse or cowash. I've never had luck cowashing in twist. My twist unravel and my hair frizzes not matter what I use, how gentle I am or how I try to protect it.

I've also tried all the moisturizing suggestions to remoisturizing my hair. It lasts for a few hours but my hair gets drier and it just won't make it 7 days. So this month and next is dedicated to keep my twist moisturized.

I was going to put a tshirt around my head, get in the shower and rinse with the tea shirt on. I know that sounds crazy. But I was hoping by reducing the pressure of the water, it would prevent my twist from unraveling. But I was too lazy when I got home.

Instead I put a nice layer of oil on my twists. I filled my kitchen sink with water and 2 tbsp of acv and dunked my head. I couldn't get all of my twist in the water so I used a cup and poured the water over my head until my hair was saturated. I then wrapped my hair in a t-shirt. When my hair is damp I will seal with hazelnut oil.

I'm not sure how it will try but so far so good. My twists are intact and look better than they did earlier. I just need them to stay moisturized until Friday. If this doesn't work, I have another 6 options on my list to try

That is the key, keeping hair moisturized. I have the same problem which is why I remoisturise my hair every PM. I'm finding that curl activator is what keeps my hair moist. I purchased some ph strips and I want to put together this concoction of activator, moisturizer to see if the ph is between 4-5.5. Some of these curl activators have protein in it and I want one without protein so I purchased the Designer Touch activator which is also a moisturizer. I applied it last night for first time and then sealed with butter and my hair felt very soft and moisturized. I read somewhere the key to applying curl activators is to use a very small amount on damp hair. I have a Designer Touch texturizer/relaxer so that is why I opted to buy the Designer Touch curl activator. So far so good.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

That's interesting you say you want to do acv rinses instead of shampooing. I found a recipe some months ago and I used it before, but it's been awhile since I used it again. Well I decided to give it a try on Tuesday which is cowash day for me, but instead I used this conconction as my conditioner, but they say you can also use it to wash your hair. I applied my moisturisers and oils afterwards and the next day in the evening when taking down my plaits to remoisturise, my hair was so soft. Here is the recipe if you're interested.

Coffee Hair Tonic
1) Cold brew the coffee by placing 3 tablespoons of coffee in 1 cup of water. Cover and let sit overnight.
2) Strain coffee into a bowl and mix in 1 cup vinegar and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Blend well, and place in a jar or container with a lid. Refrigerate until ready to use.
3) After shampooing, pour a generous amount into your hair and massage.
4) Then, wrap your hair with a towel and let the coffee hair care treatment sit for 15 minutes to 2 hours.
5) Rinse and towel dry.

Coffee will stimulate the hair follicles, while giving it shine. This is also what the vinegar does. Apply this hair care treatment after every wash, or even instead of shampooing, since the vinegar will break down oily residues. This restoration is so necessary because it is very easy to damage hair.

Just wanted to share.

I would get some ph strips for that recipe to make sure the ph is not too low. 1 cup of vinegar is a lot of vinegar. It does sound more like a conditioner than a cleanser with the mayo.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

That is the key, keeping hair moisturized. I have the same problem which is why I remoisturise my hair every PM. I'm finding that curl activator is what keeps my hair moist. I purchased some ph strips and I want to put together this concoction of activator, moisturizer to see if the ph is between 4-5.5. Some of these curl activators have protein in it and I want one without protein so I purchased the Designer Touch activator which is also a moisturizer. I applied it last night for first time and then sealed with butter and my hair felt very soft and moisturized. I read somewhere the key to applying curl activators is to use a very small amount on damp hair. I have a Designer Touch texturizer/relaxer so that is why I opted to buy the Designer Touch curl activator. So far so good.

Yes I have been moisturizing every night, sometimes 2x a day and I still haven't gotten the hang of it. In the past I have used curl activator but I can only use it once before my hair gets sticky. Now that my hair is behaving I may try it again. Nothing worked in the past, so now with my hair improvements I am starting from scratch and trying everything again.

I have theories but I have to try them out. My hair isn't reacting to things as expected.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Wednesday
...Vitamins...check
...Water...check
...Scalp treatment....check
...Brought my lunch...check
...Tea spritz...check
...Scalp Massage...skipped
...Smoothie...check
...Exercise...skipped
...Visualization...check, finally

 

[HanaKuroi]

I would get some ph strips for that recipe to make sure the ph is not too low. 1 cup of vinegar is a lot of vinegar. It does sound more like a conditioner than a cleanser with the mayo.

I was about to ask about the amount of vinegar. That is too much. Mayonnaise already has vinegar in it already.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I was about to ask about the amount of vinegar. That is too much. Mayonnaise already has vinegar in it already.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

Yeah, that recipe sounds a little scary to me 1/2 tsp of vinegar in 8 oz of water is going to dry that ph real low. I can't even imagine what's going on with a cup of vinegar.

I do agree using ACV to cleanse can be nice. I would feel better with a more balanced recipe. And if your scalp doesn't product a lot of oil, like my scalp then I would only use it once or twice a month, unless there are oils added to it.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Today I said, aw screw it all

Wednesday
...Vitamins...nope
...Water...nope
...Scalp treatment....check
...Brought my lunch...nope
...Tea spritz...nope
...Scalp Massage...meh
...Smoothie...nope
...Exercise...nope
...Visualization...check

 

[caliscurls]

Today I said, aw screw it all Wednesday ...Vitamins...nope ...Water...nope ...Scalp treatment....check ...Brought my lunch...nope ...Tea spritz...nope ...Scalp Massage...meh ...Smoothie...nope ...Exercise...nope ...Visualization...check

Lol! We must've ate the same 'screw it' breakfast! I didn't do jack except take my vitamins....oh well, it's one day, we'll be on it tomorrow. I'll take this as my rest day (for everything )

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

caliscurls[/USER];19786043]Lol! We must've ate the same 'screw it' breakfast! I didn't do jack except take my vitamins....oh well, it's one day, we'll be on it tomorrow. I'll take this as my rest day (for everything )

I bought the touch up marker yesterday. They must be popular because they didn't have a lot of them in the store. I had to get Medium Brown because all of the dark brown were gone and black is probably too dark.

I cowashed my hair and sealed with hairveda cocosta and hazelnut oil and twisted with tw curling cream. Before I went to bed I pulled out the marker and colored just the front. It was pretty easy. It dried quickly and I didn't have any mess on my hands. Now, I did this in twist so when I took the twist out this morning I had to hit the spots that I couldn't get.

I think you can feel it on your hair but it isn't bad. And you can rub your hair and it doesn't come off. It is also very portable so it can be carried around.

I plan to cleanse my hair tonight and I will let you know how it goes.

I bought an ION rinse as well because I may not feel like filling in all this gray every week.

ION also has a temporary color like the Touch Back marker that doesn't have any ammonia or peroxide. They say that is good for 2 to 5 washes. I haven't looked at the ingredients of all of these things, so no recommendations.

 

[fancypants007]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

I would get some ph strips for that recipe to make sure the ph is not too low. 1 cup of vinegar is a lot of vinegar. It does sound more like a conditioner than a cleanser with the mayo.

Thanks, my ph strips are on the way!

I used it as a conditioner but it's nice that in the instructions say it can also be used as a cleanser.

 

[caliscurls]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

faithVA Let me know if you have to touch up the gray daily with the marker. Or if it comes off when you M&S your edges....hmmm, well then I guess you could do that first at night then use the marker in the morning...don't know but I'm really interested in how it goes for you over the next week.

 

[faithVA]

Re: 12 inches in 12 months - 2013

Thanks, my ph strips are on the way!

I used it as a conditioner but it's nice that in the instructions say it can also be used as a cleanser.

Cool. I really didn't believe in ph strips until I got some When I started testing stuff, I was like It did help me figure out why I was constantly drying out my hair.

I need to buy some more. I go through them quickly when I am making batches of tea.