BC Thread Tracker!!

[Ltown]

Great name change thanks!

 

[MummysGirl]

I LOVE this thread!!!!!

I'm always in here and I hope it's still up and running when I BC next year. With the name change, I know I will be an official member once I BC.

I have learned soooo much from all of you - Thank you and HHG!!!!

 

[SexySin985]

I'm happy to see this thread is still alive and has soooooo many new commers

Wow, it seems like all of LHCF has done a BC for the Summer.

I'm not gonna lie, in the morning when I wake up with helmet hair (flat sides and back with a puffy top) combined with the extra attention and time I have to set aside to comb and style my hair for work and other outtings, and the frustration of not being as talented and createful as some of you lovely ladies are with your natural hair, plus those days I get frustrated cuz my hair isn't long enough to rock a BIG fro, I am still sooooooooooooooooo in love with my natural hair. This is truly one of the best decisions I have made in my life and it feels good

Everybody and I mean EVERYBODY questioned why I chose to chop my hair off in the first place (I didn't think it was such a big deal as people are making it seem) erplexed I've gotten more positive comment than negative.... Well I've only got 1 negative comment. But i didnt lose any sleep over it. I have no regrets about my decision to go natural. I only wish I had done it sooner

I will try to post with some of my 1 month update pics.

You ladies all look wonderful! Just think how much progress we will have around this time next year. I can't wait.

HHG ladies and congrats to everyone on their big chop

ETA: Song of Serenity, ITA with you on the EcoStyler Gel. The price alone had me grinning from ear to ear. And it is a HUGE tub too I was sooooo anxious to get the KCCC and now I hardly use it cuz the EcoStyler is much better.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Don't come in here with all that beautiful hair without sharing your regime....
LOL. just joking...but I want to know still. LOL.

LOL Thanks!! Well, right now I don't really have much of a regimen as I try to keep things as simple as possible. But as of right now...

1. I cowash everyday or every other day depending on the hairstyle I'm wearing... If I have a ponytail in, I'll usually leave it alone for a day or two.

2. I cowash with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, and thats after trying Suave Naturals, Garnier Fructis, Humectress, J/A/S/O/N, and a few others. Out of everything, I LOVE Herbal Essences the best My new favorite is also Say Yes to Cucumbers.

3. While I cowash I finger comb through my hair and then I detangle under running water with my Denman, going from tips to roots. I don't rinse out all of the condish, and then when I get out I apply some Infusium Moisturologie and seal with an oil (usually Castor, but EVOO as of recently.)

4. I tie down with a satin scarf until the next day or until I leave the house.

I clarify 1x a week or whenever my hair feels as if it has buildup. I also do light protein treatments ever so often, I had to give up my beloved Aphogee 2-step Protein because my natural texture did NOT like it at all, whereas my relaxed hair loved it!

When I do my protein treatments, I follow up with ORS Replenishing Pak.

My style of choice right now is either WNGs or a low ponytail. In the beginning I was doing two strand twist bantu knots a la SouthernTease, but with the time restraints I have, WNGs and especially ponytails are the easiest thing for me to do with little manipulation.

As of recent I got my hair colored too! I'll post pics of that later today when I get home.

:welcome3: :lovedrool: YOUR HAIR IS LOVELY!!!!!! You have a ton of it, too! I transitioned for 16 months as well and am so glad I did the BC, I dunno what to do! Welcome again!

Thank you!

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Hey Ladies,

I am stalking this thread. I have decided that I am going to do the BC in November if not then, definately by Christmas. I have about 2.5 inches of NG in the front and about 4 in the back. I don't anticipate it getting any longer by that time, as I have been transitioning for almost 11 months and I am assuming I am just a slow grower. Reason why I am waiting is because I am stacing money for products. Please help me with any recommendations for products that I will need. I am a 4a/b and my hair is soo hard to moisterize. It is also protein sensitive.

Here is my list

Moisturizers:
Carols Daughter Marguerete (sp?) magic
Qhemet Burdock root creme
Qhemet Olive and Amla heavy Creme

Not buying any shampoos, I will stick with my Creme of Nature

Styling aids:
Knot Today
KCCC
Miss jessies baby buttercreme, curly pudding (the sample set)
Cutting shears
more DC caps
Some headbands and earrings.

Conditiners (for cowash):
I have about 16 V05s so I will use them all and also use Trader Joes Nourish Spa

Oils:
Sweet Almond

Gonna also buy some new makeup....

What recommendations for course, thick 4A hair do you all recommend

 

[GreenD]

Hi all!! I'm late with this one but whatevs!! Here's my stats:

BC: March 15, 2009
Transition: last perm was June 25th so that's about 9 months
Hair Type: IDK, I think 3c/4a
Products: co wash with either Hello Hydration, or V05 Milk Conditioners, seal with Jamaican black castor oil, deep condition with ORS Replinishing Deep Penetrating Conditioner, ACV rinse to clarify, Aphogee Protein treatment (monthly) and moisturize with Profective original moisturizer (the yellow one).

I'm keepin it as simple as possible!!

My starting length was 3" measuring the longest parts and it's now like 5 1/2" for the longest parts. I grow .5 inches per month. I've attached pics, but those are from July, so I don't have any BC pic on this computer.

This was after I took my cornrows and detangled.

I cheated and decided to check length and flat ironed at 4 months.

Another pic of flat ironed hair.

I'll post actual BC pics tonight.

Great thread!! I was feeling left out since I didn't chop in July, so I couldn't join that thread.

Can't wait to see progress pics!!

 

[SignatureBeauty]

Hi! Ya'll, I big chopped in June, never transitioned, chopped down to maybe half an inch, I have chopped many times but feel this will be the last time (fingers crossed), this time around I am doing things differently, by keeping it simple on products and getting braids to keep my fingers out of my hair and getting frustrated with styles. I already know my natural hair and how to take care of it, but when you have a twa for a long time it gets boring and you want a different look and then you go and relax it and then regret it and have to start all over LOL!! Well at least I did.

I use Creame of Nature Shampoo (Old Version) or Elasta QP Conditioning Shampoo
Infusium Moisturizing Leave In (Diluted)
Qhemet Biologics Heavy Cream
ORS Replenish Pak for Deep Conditioning (weekly)

 

[GreenD]

Hey Ladies,

I am stalking this thread. I have decided that I am going to do the BC in November if not then, definately by Christmas. I have about 2.5 inches of NG in the front and about 4 in the back. I don't anticipate it getting any longer by that time, as I have been transitioning for almost 11 months and I am assuming I am just a slow grower. Reason why I am waiting is because I am stacing money for products. Please help me with any recommendations for products that I will need. I am a 4a/b and my hair is soo hard to moisterize. It is also protein sensitive.

Here is my list

Moisturizers:
Carols Daughter Marguerete (sp?) magic
Qhemet Burdock root creme
Qhemet Olive and Amla heavy Creme

Not buying any shampoos, I will stick with my Creme of Nature

Styling aids:
Knot Today
KCCC
Miss jessies baby buttercreme, curly pudding (the sample set)
Cutting shears
more DC caps
Some headbands and earrings.

Conditiners (for cowash):
I have about 16 V05s so I will use them all and also use Trader Joes Nourish Spa

Oils:
Sweet Almond

Gonna also buy some new makeup....

What recommendations for course, thick 4A hair do you all recommend

Hi Zee,

I had this LONG reply to help with you with your moisturizing dilemma, but somehow I got timed out. So this is the short version. You may want to make sure you're using heavier products that will actually penetrate your hair to moisturize it instead of sit on top of it. I have thick hair and it takes a lot of water and heavy moisturizers to actually moisturize it. But then again this is my personal experience, and it may not be the same for all.

Coconut oil and thin products like that don't do anything for my hair. Instead I use castor oil and Profective moisturizing lotion and it works fine for me. I think the tighter/thicker your curl the heavier/more the product you need to moisturize. When I use such products it also defines my curls more too. I think defining curls has A LOT to do with how well moisturized your hair is.

Also you may have to increase how much product/water you put on your hair. Sometimes not enough product won't do the job. You gotta find the right combination. For me the heavier the product the less I need per section of hair. The thinner the product the more I have to use per section. Or you can remember, the thicker the hair the thicker the product and vice versa. But again, this is my personal experience. Thinner products may work wonders for many, just not me.

So I hope this helps you, and once you get your hair in the habit of it receiving it, it will respond favorably.

Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Re: JULY BC Thread Tracker!!

I was on Brockstar's blog today (http://kinkycurlycrazylove.blogspot.com/) and I read when she does her DC, she has three steps:

Step One: Wash with a clarifying conditioner. This will get all of the "gunk" out and make your hair super fresh n clean

Step two: Apply Deep Conditioner. Make sure you distribute it evenly. Then put on a plastic cap and either hang out for an hour around the house or sit under the dryer for about 10-15 min.

Step three, and most important: After rinsing, apply a regular conditioner. I didn't do this at first until I got the tip and believe me, it does wonders!

And last, but not least, always use a leave in conditioner.

​

I don't think I've ever used a reg conditioner after the DC, but I'm gonna try it bc my DCs are missing something... I'm gonna do a dry DC overnight and then rinse in the am and then apply my reg Nature's Gate conditioner and rinse some but not all out and use the left in conditioner as my leave-in....I'm just trying to simplify....

Thanks for the info. I am going to try that today. Just got a whack load of Afroveda product and I want to try the Ashlii Amala DC and then I will follow up with the coconut milk conditioner. mmm mmmm
Let me knwo how yours goes.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

LOL Thanks!! Well, right now I don't really have much of a regimen as I try to keep things as simple as possible. But as of right now...

1. I cowash everyday or every other day depending on the hairstyle I'm wearing... If I have a ponytail in, I'll usually leave it alone for a day or two.

2. I cowash with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, and thats after trying Suave Naturals, Garnier Fructis, Humectress, J/A/S/O/N, and a few others. Out of everything, I LOVE Herbal Essences the best My new favorite is also Say Yes to Cucumbers.

3. While I cowash I finger comb through my hair and then I detangle under running water with my Denman, going from tips to roots. I don't rinse out all of the condish, and then when I get out I apply some Infusium Moisturologie and seal with an oil (usually Castor, but EVOO as of recently.)

4. I tie down with a satin scarf until the next day or until I leave the house.

I clarify 1x a week or whenever my hair feels as if it has buildup. I also do light protein treatments ever so often, I had to give up my beloved Aphogee 2-step Protein because my natural texture did NOT like it at all, whereas my relaxed hair loved it!

When I do my protein treatments, I follow up with ORS Replenishing Pak.

My style of choice right now is either WNGs or a low ponytail. In the beginning I was doing two strand twist bantu knots a la SouthernTease, but with the time restraints I have, WNGs and especially ponytails are the easiest thing for me to do with little manipulation.

As of recent I got my hair colored too! I'll post pics of that later today when I get home.



Thank you!

Thank you. You inspire me. Looove your hair!!!

 

[FindingMe]

I'm happy to see this thread is still alive and has soooooo many new commers

Wow, it seems like all of LHCF has done a BC for the Summer.

I'm not gonna lie, in the morning when I wake up with helmet hair (flat sides and back with a puffy top) combined with the extra attention and time I have to set aside to comb and style my hair for work and other outtings, and the frustration of not being as talented and createful as some of you lovely ladies are with your natural hair, plus those days I get frustrated cuz my hair isn't long enough to rock a BIG fro, I am still sooooooooooooooooo in love with my natural hair. This is truly one of the best decisions I have made in my life and it feels good

Everybody and I mean EVERYBODY questioned why I chose to chop my hair off in the first place (I didn't think it was such a big deal as people are making it seem) erplexed I've gotten more positive comment than negative.... Well I've only got 1 negative comment. But i didnt lose any sleep over it. I have no regrets about my decision to go natural. I only wish I had done it sooner

I will try to post with some of my 1 month update pics.

You ladies all look wonderful! Just think how much progress we will have around this time next year. I can't wait.

HHG ladies and congrats to everyone on their big chop

ETA: Song of Serenity, ITA with you on the EcoStyler Gel. The price alone had me grinning from ear to ear. And it is a HUGE tub too I was sooooo anxious to get the KCCC and now I hardly use it cuz the EcoStyler is much better.

I am definitley going to have to re-visit my Ecostyler gel... For the most part, I have had a lot of praises about my BC..DH is a fan which is always good. I did have some people kind of look erplexed when they saw me after I cut it bc it had gotten really long. Sometimes I'm patient and I feel like explaining why I cut my hair and sometimes I'm like "i Love it...you'll get used to it..." and keep it movin'

Hey Ladies,

I am stalking this thread. I have decided that I am going to do the BC in November if not then, definately by Christmas. I have about 2.5 inches of NG in the front and about 4 in the back. I don't anticipate it getting any longer by that time, as I have been transitioning for almost 11 months and I am assuming I am just a slow grower. Reason why I am waiting is because I am stacing money for products. Please help me with any recommendations for products that I will need. I am a 4a/b and my hair is soo hard to moisterize. It is also protein sensitive.

Here is my list

Moisturizers:
Carols Daughter Marguerete (sp?) magic
Qhemet Burdock root creme
Qhemet Olive and Amla heavy Creme

Not buying any shampoos, I will stick with my Creme of Nature

Styling aids:
Knot Today
KCCC
Miss jessies baby buttercreme, curly pudding (the sample set)
Cutting shears
more DC caps
Some headbands and earrings.

Conditiners (for cowash):
I have about 16 V05s so I will use them all and also use Trader Joes Nourish Spa

Oils:
Sweet Almond

Gonna also buy some new makeup....

What recommendations for course, thick 4A hair do you all recommend

I have thick coarse 4a hair with some 3c sprinkled in, but my hair is THIRSTY, THIRSTY, THIRSTY!!! The Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme is OK, but I think you might something like AfroVeda's Shea Amla Butter Cream just as good if not better http://www.afroveda.com/AV-SHEAAMLA.html and it's a fraction of the cost...It's a REALLY good moisturizer. A friend of mine loaned me some a couple of days ago bc I have the curly custard http://www.afroveda.com/AV-CURLYCUSTARD.html and my hair LOVES IT!!!

Miss Jessie's Curly Pudding is OK, too, but I find that I need a TON of it to really shingle or get definition and when it dries it's kind stiff and it flakes a bit bc you have to use a little much...again...I REALLY think you would like something like Afroveda's curly custard (thicker, more moisturizing product) or their PUR whipped jelly (lighter product but has more hold). Again, they are a fraction of the cost of Miss Jessie's and they have no parabens, sulfates or formaldehyde. It' some really good stuff...

I concur on the cutting shears, you need a really good pair and PUH-LENTY of DC caps. A lot of ladies DC more than once a week.

 

[FindingMe]

Re: JULY BC Thread Tracker!!

Hi all!! I'm late with this one but whatevs!! Here's my stats:

BC: March 15, 2009
Transition: last perm was June 25th so that's about 9 months
Hair Type: IDK, I think 3c/4a
Products: co wash with either Hello Hydration, or V05 Milk Conditioners, seal with Jamaican black castor oil, deep condition with ORS Replinishing Deep Penetrating Conditioner, ACV rinse to clarify, Aphogee Protein treatment (monthly) and moisturize with Profective original moisturizer (the yellow one).

I'm keepin it as simple as possible!!

My starting length was 3" measuring the longest parts and it's now like 5 1/2" for the longest parts. I grow .5 inches per month. I've attached pics, but those are from July, so I don't have any BC pic on this computer.

This was after I took my cornrows and detangled.

I cheated and decided to check length and flat ironed at 4 months.

Another pic of flat ironed hair.

I'll post actual BC pics tonight.

Great thread!! I was feeling left out since I didn't chop in July, so I couldn't join that thread.

Can't wait to see progress pics!!

I am trying to get back to keeping it simple....I start to deviate when I see all these wonderful things that work SO well for other ladies and then i jump on the bandwagon, too, and I just end up wasting money and time... How do you like that Jamaican Black Castor oil? What's the difference btw it and the regular? (see....here i go again)

Hi! Ya'll, I big chopped in June, never transitioned, chopped down to maybe half an inch, I have chopped many times but feel this will be the last time (fingers crossed), this time around I am doing things differently, by keeping it simple on products and getting braids to keep my fingers out of my hair and getting frustrated with styles. I already know my natural hair and how to take care of it, but when you have a twa for a long time it gets boring and you want a different look and then you go and relax it and then regret it and have to start all over LOL!! Well at least I did.

I use Creame of Nature Shampoo (Old Version) or Elasta QP Conditioning Shampoo
Infusium Moisturizing Leave In (Diluted)
Qhemet Biologics Heavy Cream
ORS Replenish Pak for Deep Conditioning (weekly)

My relaxed hair LOVED ORS, I need to bust out one of the 50-11 packets I have stashed around here somewhere and try it out...

Thanks for the info. I am going to try that today. Just got a whack load of Afroveda product and I want to try the Ashlii Amala DC and then I will follow up with the coconut milk conditioner. mmm mmmm
Let me knwo how yours goes.

scampbell, I am gonna have to hanging around you. You are a bad influence...didn't you just get a crap load of Hairveda products, too? I'm not buying anything else fooling around with ya'll... (girl, tell me how they work out for you... )

 

[GreenD]

FindingMe,
I really like the BJCO as it's heavy enough to effectively moisturize my hair. I haven't tried the regular kind, but I will be soon as I'm running low on the black stuff. As for keeping it simple, my pockets only allow me to keep it simple. I can't afford all this on-line ordering and what-have-you right now, but kudos to those who can. Maybe when my money gets better I'll step it up, but I love to call myself the Thrift Diva!! You can get the same results of having healthy, long hair minus the pricey products. Plus you can't get any more natural than the things in your kitchen!

I really love your hair. It's so cute on you!!

 

[GreenD]

Ok, here are the pics of my chop in June. I also flat ironed my hair to see if I can rock it straight, but I couldn't. Also, excuse the eyebrows I was trying to grow them back in since the Chinese lady kept waxing them too thin.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

FindingMe - I am a bad influence...but I think I am about to take off my PJ shoes and put away my credit card. I really love my hairveda and afroveda stuff. I am really into ayurveda right now, so I will keep those...and my chagrin valley shampoo bars as staples.
I have about 100 bottles of condish to use up now...LOL...i will be pre-pooing every day. LOL.
Oh yah...took my twists out to put in a caramel treatment and the twist out looked super cute. I am going to do another one today with Afrovedas Hemp Seed butter on them. wooo!!
I will let you know how the caramel treatment goes...it's in my hair a i type!

 

[FindingMe]

Ok, here are the pics of my chop in June. I also flat ironed my hair to see if I can rock it straight, but I couldn't. Also, excuse the eyebrows I was trying to grow them back in since the Chinese lady kept waxing them too thin.

KA-YUTE!!! I think as your hair grows, you will not have a lot of shrinkage bc your TWA was almost the same straightened as it was natural!!! LOVE IT!

FindingMe - I am a bad influence...but I think I am about to take off my PJ shoes and put away my credit card. I really love my hairveda and afroveda stuff. I am really into ayurveda right now, so I will keep those...and my chagrin valley shampoo bars as staples.
I have about 100 bottles of condish to use up now...LOL...i will be pre-pooing every day. LOL.
Oh yah...took my twists out to put in a caramel treatment and the twist out looked super cute. I am going to do another one today with Afrovedas Hemp Seed butter on them. wooo!!
I will let you know how the caramel treatment goes...it's in my hair a i type!

I feel ya...I'ma put my credit card up for a minute, too...I see this Afroveda lasting for a minute...plus all the other stuff I already have. I am not buying ANYTHING else until I use up what I have... (do I smell a recent BC/no spend challenge????, hmmm....)


ics: please of the twist out and also keep up posted on the caramel traetment....

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

FindingMe -I am a bad influence...but I think I am about to take off my PJ shoes and put away my credit card. I really love my hairveda and afroveda stuff.
Oh yah...took my twists out to put in a caramel treatment and the twist out looked super cute. I am going to do another one today with Afrovedas Hemp Seed butter on them. wooo!!
I will let you know how the caramel treatment goes...it's in my hair a i type!

I am trying to get back to keeping it simple....I start to deviate when I see all these wonderful things that work SO well for other ladies and then i jump on the bandwagon, too, and I just end up wasting money and time... How do you like that Jamaican Black Castor oil? What's the difference btw it and the regular? (see....here i go again)

scampbell, I am gonna have to hanging around you. You are a bad influence...didn't you just get a crap load of Hairveda products, too? I'm not buying anything else fooling around with ya'll... (girl, tell me how they work out for you... )

Okay Scampbell & FM don't come all up in here trying to tempt us with your PJism. Some of us are struggling with our will power and don't need you talking about how great all these products we don't use are. I already got a laundry list of products I want to buy from Shescentit and some natural butters

Scampbell- I need some pics of your twists and twistout. Oh and a recipe for your caramel treatment. Thanks!

Hey Ladies,

I am stalking this thread. I have decided that I am going to do the BC in November if not then, definately by Christmas. I have about 2.5 inches of NG in the front and about 4 in the back. I don't anticipate it getting any longer by that time, as I have been transitioning for almost 11 months and I am assuming I am just a slow grower. Reason why I am waiting is because I am stacing money for products. Please help me with any recommendations for products that I will need. I am a 4a/b and my hair is soo hard to moisterize. It is also protein sensitive.

What recommendations for course, thick 4A hair do you all recommend

I would recommend reading some of the reviews on here and getting samples of certain products esp the more expensive ones. True you can always sell them if they don't work but personally I prefer not to do that. Have you been natural before and that's how you know you are protein sensitive? A lot of us found out that our natural hair is much different then relaxed hair and our products had to change. I have thick 4a and it loves just about everything except the Burdock Root cream (too heavy for me but I'll revisit in the winter) and maybe one or two other products. Unfortunately this new natural thing requires some experimentation within reason.

I was on Brockstar's blog today (http://kinkycurlycrazylove.blogspot.com/) and I read when she does her DC, she has three steps:
I don't think I've ever used a reg conditioner after the DC, but I'm gonna try it bc my DCs are missing something... I'm gonna do a dry DC overnight and then rinse in the am and then apply my reg Nature's Gate conditioner and rinse some but not all out and use the left in conditioner as my leave-in....I'm just trying to simplify....

I couldn't get the link to work can you post it again?

Thanks FM. I'm definitely going to have to try this the next time. My only problem is the amount of conditioner I'll use b/c I'm heavy handed with my cowash conditioners esp to detangle.

 

[GreenD]

FindingMe - I am a bad influence...but I think I am about to take off my PJ shoes and put away my credit card. I really love my hairveda and afroveda stuff. I am really into ayurveda right now, so I will keep those...and my chagrin valley shampoo bars as staples.
I have about 100 bottles of condish to use up now...LOL...i will be pre-pooing every day. LOL.
Oh yah...took my twists out to put in a caramel treatment and the twist out looked super cute. I am going to do another one today with Afrovedas Hemp Seed butter on them. wooo!!
I will let you know how the caramel treatment goes...it's in my hair a i type!

How is Afroveda's Hemp Seed? I was on the website last week wanting to buy the butter sampler, but since she's in Africa I'll have to wait. And I don't have any money!! I know I just said I couldn't afford to order on line and what not, but that curly custard looks too good to pass up!!! It's on my wish list, so hopefully I'll be able to order it when she gets back. I'm really trying to keep my purchasing to a minimum, especiallly since I still have stuff I need to use up. But in my defense (as I reason with myself), I do need more moisturizing lotion/custards.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Hey ladies!! I truly believe that cowashing and upping my moisture had helped speed up my growth!

Tonight I took a few snapshots identical to the ones I took when I BC'd and was actually a little happy to see that it looks longer! (Or it could be my mind just playing tricks on me, )


Left Side:

Right Side:

What do you think? It's so funny because when I was relaxed, I did EVERYTHING possible to speed up growth - biotin and growth aids, tons of products, MTG, OCT, you name it, I've tried it. This time around, all I did was try my best to KISS and keep my hair moisturized and I think maybe that's the true theory to hair thriving. It's barely been 2.5 months!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Hey ladies!! I truly believe that cowashing and upping my moisture had helped speed up my growth!

Tonight I took a few snapshots identical to the ones I took when I BC'd and was actually a little happy to see that it looks longer! (Or it could be my mind just playing tricks on me, )


Left Side:

Right Side:

What do you think? It's so funny because when I was relaxed, I did EVERYTHING possible to speed up growth - biotin and growth aids, tons of products, MTG, OCT, you name it, I've tried it. This time around, all I did was try my best to KISS and keep my hair moisturized and I think maybe that's the true theory to hair thriving. It's barely been 2.5 months!

Its definitely growing. Congrats!!! I love the highlights. What did you use? These pics are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Its definitely growing. Congrats!!! I love the highlights. What did you use? These pics are very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks I actually went to a salon in Harlem to get them done but next time I go I'll ask him what brand it is, I know the color reference book was Paul Mitchell.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

So, just finished my caramel treatment. My hair was super soft after...like extra fluffy. I put in some Afroveda Ms. Bhree and curly custard...might have overdone it on the product because it feels a little less soft now. Going to post in my fotki...it's not working for me on here...check check 'em out!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

How is Afroveda's Hemp Seed? I was on the website last week wanting to buy the butter sampler, but since she's in Africa I'll have to wait. And I don't have any money!! I know I just said I couldn't afford to order on line and what not, but that curly custard looks too good to pass up!!! It's on my wish list, so hopefully I'll be able to order it when she gets back. I'm really trying to keep my purchasing to a minimum, especiallly since I still have stuff I need to use up. But in my defense (as I reason with myself), I do need more moisturizing lotion/custards.

Never got around to using the hemp seed butter. I was going to do the twists tonight but its already 9:30pm here and it will take me AWWWWWHILE .... I will try for tomorrow and let you know!

 

[FindingMe]

Okay Scampbell & FM don't come all up in here trying to tempt us with your PJism. Some of us are struggling with our will power and don't need you talking about how great all these products we don't use are.I already got a laundry list of products I want to buy from Shescentit and some natural butters

Scampbell- I need some pics of your twists and twistout. Oh and a recipe for your caramel treatment. Thanks!




I would recommend reading some of the reviews on here and getting samples of certain products esp the more expensive ones. True you can always sell them if they don't work but personally I prefer not to do that. Have you been natural before and that's how you know you are protein sensitive? A lot of us found out that our natural hair is much different then relaxed hair and our products had to change. I have thick 4a and it loves just about everything except the Burdock Root cream (too heavy for me but I'll revisit in the winter) and maybe one or two other products. Unfortunately this new natural thing requires some experimentation within reason.



I couldn't get the link to work can you post it again?

Thanks FM. I'm definitely going to have to try this the next time. My only problem is the amount of conditioner I'll use b/c I'm heavy handed with my cowash conditioners esp to detangle.

oops http://kinkycurlycrazylove.blogspot.com/ try this one...

Hey ladies!! I truly believe that cowashing and upping my moisture had helped speed up my growth!

Tonight I took a few snapshots identical to the ones I took when I BC'd and was actually a little happy to see that it looks longer! (Or it could be my mind just playing tricks on me, )


What do you think? It's so funny because when I was relaxed, I did EVERYTHING possible to speed up growth - biotin and growth aids, tons of products, MTG, OCT, you name it, I've tried it. This time around, all I did was try my best to KISS and keep my hair moisturized and I think maybe that's the true theory to hair thriving. It's barely been 2.5 months!

I see growth!

 

[FindingMe]

Never got around to using the hemp seed butter. I was going to do the twists tonight but its already 9:30pm here and it will take me AWWWWWHILE .... I will try for tomorrow and let you know!

NICE!!!! YOur hair looks so pretty and soft after the caramel treatment. I was cracking up at you busting on your forehead!!! Ain't nuttin wrong with it! (I like your naile, too!)

Girl, PUH-LEASE tell me that is a picture of the store where you bought your 1 or 2 shampoo bars from and not a stash that you own...PLEASE! 'cause if that's all you, boo, you got me beat by a MILE with your PJism!:notworthy (I am over her green with envy over your stash...I want e'rythang you got up posted in that FOTKI...Qhemet has been on my radar for a minute) I'm bout to jack you for your stash, put 'em up!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Okay Scampbell & FM don't come all up in here trying to tempt us with your PJism. Some of us are struggling with our will power and don't need you talking about how great all these products we don't use are.I already got a laundry list of products I want to buy from Shescentit and some natural butters

Scampbell- I need some pics of your twists and twistout. Oh and a recipe for your caramel treatment. Thanks!




I would recommend reading some of the reviews on here and getting samples of certain products esp the more expensive ones. True you can always sell them if they don't work but personally I prefer not to do that. Have you been natural before and that's how you know you are protein sensitive? A lot of us found out that our natural hair is much different then relaxed hair and our products had to change. I have thick 4a and it loves just about everything except the Burdock Root cream (too heavy for me but I'll revisit in the winter) and maybe one or two other products. Unfortunately this new natural thing requires some experimentation within reason.



I couldn't get the link to work can you post it again?

Thanks FM. I'm definitely going to have to try this the next time. My only problem is the amount of conditioner I'll use b/c I'm heavy handed with my cowash conditioners esp to detangle.

LOL!! I haven't come on the hair forums raving about any products till I got my hairveda and afroveda stuff...so I'ma keep on preaching till they stop working. LOL.
I put the caramel treatment on before taking pics of the twist out, so the next time I do one, I will take pics.
The caramel recipe I used is from JustKiya: http://www.nappydelphia.com/2008/02/caramel-treat.html

She has a pictorial and everything. It was awesome.

I put my pics up in my fotki!!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

NICE!!!! YOur hair looks so pretty and soft after the caramel treatment. I was cracking up at you busting on your forehead!!! Ain't nuttin wrong with it! (I like your naile, too!)

Girl, PUH-LEASE tell me that is a picture of the store where you bought your 1 or 2 shampoo bars from and not a stash that you own...PLEASE! 'cause if that's all you, boo, you got me beat by a MILE with your PJism!:notworthy (I am over her green with envy over your stash...I want e'rythang you got up posted in that FOTKI...Qhemet has been on my radar for a minute) I'm bout to jack you for your stash, put 'em up!

I'm gonna have to come up here with protection if you keep threatening me. LOL. I originally bought 2 bars of soap and 5 shampoo bars...but then...I was like...why not try more, that way you don't have to worry about ordering them again if you love them ...so I did. And plus, Ida says soap is better with age, so I can stash them for awhile.

I really like the Qhemet stuff I got..I used the Amla & Olive Oil heavy cream with a little olive & honey balm. Loved it... Not gonna lie.
Going to have to start alternating products days... Hairveda, Afroveda, Qhemet...and then start all over againerplexed....LOL

 

[SexySin985]

Ok, here are the pics of my chop in June. I also flat ironed my hair to see if I can rock it straight, but I couldn't. Also, excuse the eyebrows I was trying to grow them back in since the Chinese lady kept waxing them too thin.

Beautiful texture and beautiful smile

 

[SexySin985]

Hey ladies!! I truly believe that cowashing and upping my moisture had helped speed up my growth!

Tonight I took a few snapshots identical to the ones I took when I BC'd and was actually a little happy to see that it looks longer! (Or it could be my mind just playing tricks on me, )


Left Side:

Right Side:

What do you think? It's so funny because when I was relaxed, I did EVERYTHING possible to speed up growth - biotin and growth aids, tons of products, MTG, OCT, you name it, I've tried it. This time around, all I did was try my best to KISS and keep my hair moisturized and I think maybe that's the true theory to hair thriving. It's barely been 2.5 months!

It has definitely grown Your 'Right Side' really shows the growth. I need to up my CO wash game.

 

[PeanutButterandHoney]

Hi Zee,

I had this LONG reply to help with you with your moisturizing dilemma, but somehow I got timed out. So this is the short version. You may want to make sure you're using heavier products that will actually penetrate your hair to moisturize it instead of sit on top of it. I have thick hair and it takes a lot of water and heavy moisturizers to actually moisturize it. But then again this is my personal experience, and it may not be the same for all.

Coconut oil and thin products like that don't do anything for my hair. Instead I use castor oil and Profective moisturizing lotion and it works fine for me. I think the tighter/thicker your curl the heavier/more the product you need to moisturize. When I use such products it also defines my curls more too. I think defining curls has A LOT to do with how well moisturized your hair is.

Also you may have to increase how much product/water you put on your hair. Sometimes not enough product won't do the job. You gotta find the right combination. For me the heavier the product the less I need per section of hair. The thinner the product the more I have to use per section. Or you can remember, the thicker the hair the thicker the product and vice versa. But again, this is my personal experience. Thinner products may work wonders for many, just not me.

So I hope this helps you, and once you get your hair in the habit of it receiving it, it will respond favorably.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Thank you Diva,

I really appreciate your response. I do agree that I need a lot of product and water. It seems to me that a lot of things that I can buy at Walmart,CVS, etc, don't work on my natural hair. My relaxed, blow dried and straightened hair..yes..but my hair unstraightened or natural..heck no! I actually tried profective Break thru (the lotion and the stuff in the jar) and my hair hated them both. I am outside a lot and I live in Florida so I am exposed to a lot of sun. The product felt good while I was in side but as soon as I hit the humidty it made it hard as a rock.

I have been hearing a lot about the Qhemet heavy cream so I wanted to try it because it seems heavy. Thank you so much for your reply and I will keep you updated.