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[bablou00]

LOL, Soliel and FindingMe you two are too funny with the terms for wrapping your hair up at night and just the descriptions!! I'm laughing looking at your pictures trying to image how you have your hair configured for bedtime!! LOL!! Please don't be offended, I just think it's really cute and funny at the same time. I can only imagine what the hubby would say to me, or just his facial expressions alone, especially when I tell him what my wrapping technique is called.

But really thanks so much for the tips ladies, I'll definitely work with it and see how it goes. By the way these are pics of my second wash & go from last night and then a pic I took this morning. Not much difference!! I guess it held pretty good last night. I used ecostyler this time and will stick to using it. It definitely does not frizz my hair up like Fantasia IC. Fantasia was good for a curly fro type of style, so I'll keep that gel for that. I also posted these in the wash & go thread.

Excuse the face, it was too late and too early to be taking pics!!

You look great in your pics!!! I need to try ecostyler I keep on hearing good things about it. I have some fantasia IC used it onced and hated it. Like I said Im trying to be good and not buy anything but I might need to sample the ecostyler

 

[bablou00]

OT: you and your hair in your siggy look like a commercial print ad and i mean that in a GREAT way WOW![/quote]

haha thanks!!! someone wrote that in my fotki awhile back!! was that you...joking

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

So I've been having second thoughts about this whole natural thing for the last 2 weeks and I know its because my hair is short. I miss being the girl with the long thick hair. My hair was nearly BSL when I cut it. And I MISS it!! It's growing so I know it'll be there by next year some time (wishful thinking)

Well I did my first DC on dry hair Sunday night. I needed to add some moisture after a lazy DC with protein on Friday (it wasn't intentional I just fell asleep with it in my hair) So I used Sitriniliah on dry hair. I used way more then I do on wet hair because it felt like it wasn't coating all my strands. What I learned is that once you put the cap on and let your body heat moisten it up it definitely coats your hair. The only other issue I had was that my hair was dry and knotted which made parting it to apply a little difficult. I loved the results though. I rinsed then cowashed with KBB deep condish ( I don't really like this stuff for the price so I'm using it up). I put flat twists and twists in (KCKT, Aloe Vera Gel, EVCO). I used a technique of braiding the twist to keep them stretched but I didn't braid in the ends so they would stay curlie. It worked for the front but I didn't let the back dry long enough.

 

[FindingMe]

haha thanks!!! someone wrote that in my fotki awhile back!! was that you...joking

ummm...prolly! Well, at least you know I wasn't lying when i said it!

So I've been having second thoughts about this whole natural thing for the last 2 weeks and I know its because my hair is short. I miss being the girl with the long thick hair. My hair was nearly BSL when I cut it. And I MISS it!! It's growing so I know it'll be there by next year some time (wishful thinking)

Well I did my first DC on dry hair Sunday night. I needed to add some moisture after a lazy DC with protein on Friday (it wasn't intentional I just fell asleep with it in my hair) So I used Sitriniliah on dry hair. I used way more then I do on wet hair because it felt like it wasn't coating all my strands. What I learned is that once you put the cap on and let your body heat moisten it up it definitely coats your hair. The only other issue I had was that my hair was dry and knotted which made parting it to apply a little difficult. I loved the results though. I rinsed then cowashed with KBB deep condish ( I don't really like this stuff for the price so I'm using it up). I put flat twists and twists in (KCKT, Aloe Vera Gel, EVCO). I used a technique of braiding the twist to keep them stretched but I didn't braid in the ends so they would stay curlie. It worked for the front but I didn't let the back dry long enough.

Girl, I feel you. The newness and intrigue has worn off... As much as I my new natural hair...I am like you, Vonnie...I MISS MY LENGTH. I was BSL when I chopped. I am just twisting it up now to bide my time until this time next year when I have a little length again. I think about my options and if I should have transitioned on out for like 2+ years, but I wouldn't have been able to make it. I'm too impatient. I do have some versatility that I didn't have with the transitioning hair, so there's pros and cons both ways. More pros I think for having the natural hair now but the huge con is...I MISS MY LENGTH.

LOL, Soliel and FindingMe you two are too funny with the terms for wrapping your hair up at night and just the descriptions!! I'm laughing looking at your pictures trying to image how you have your hair configured for bedtime!! LOL!! Please don't be offended, I just think it's really cute and funny at the same time. I can only imagine what the hubby would say to me, or just his facial expressions alone, especially when I tell him what my wrapping technique is called.

But really thanks so much for the tips ladies, I'll definitely work with it and see how it goes. By the way these are pics of my second wash & go from last night and then a pic I took this morning. Not much difference!! I guess it held pretty good last night. I used ecostyler this time and will stick to using it. It definitely does not frizz my hair up like Fantasia IC. Fantasia was good for a curly fro type of style, so I'll keep that gel for that. I also posted these in the wash & go thread.

Excuse the face, it was too late and too early to be taking pics!!

Your WnG is cute! You have really defined coils and curls. pretty! (also not offended talkin' bout my pineapple!)

 

[Soliel185]

LOL, Soliel and FindingMe you two are too funny with the terms for wrapping your hair up at night and just the descriptions!! I'm laughing looking at your pictures trying to image how you have your hair configured for bedtime!! LOL!! Please don't be offended, I just think it's really cute and funny at the same time. I can only imagine what the hubby would say to me, or just his facial expressions alone, especially when I tell him what my wrapping technique is called.

But really thanks so much for the tips ladies, I'll definitely work with it and see how it goes. By the way these are pics of my second wash & go from last night and then a pic I took this morning. Not much difference!! I guess it held pretty good last night. I used ecostyler this time and will stick to using it. It definitely does not frizz my hair up like Fantasia IC. Fantasia was good for a curly fro type of style, so I'll keep that gel for that. I also posted these in the wash & go thread.

Excuse the face, it was too late and too early to be taking pics!!

I've decided to name it "The Rooster"

 

[FindingMe]

I've decided to name it "The Rooster"

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[GreenD]

I've decided to name it "The Rooster"

LOL, now I can just imagine you with all of hair straight up on your head strutting in your room about to go to bed with arms and everything!! LOL!! I can just see me doing the same thing!! LMAO!!

 

[mswoman]

I dont even know who to quote everyones hair is taking off and looking amazing. I didnt realize u all changed the name to this thread great thinkin since there were a lot of chops ths summer. Im twisted up because I cant seem to keep my hands out of my hair and I want to see some length asap...lol!!! I dont regret one bit chopping my hair off...this is the best decision Ive made since changing my major 5yrs ago...lol!!!
Im really doing good on trying not to be a PJ. When I was relaxed thats all I was doing buying up the whole store and more for my hair. With my napps Im finding that I am using less product...maybe its because Im in twist IDK....but my bank account luvs me right now...or I luv it!!! I cant wait to see us all a year from now. Keep it up sisters.

Ohhh you are so right! I don't miss my length either because I sacrificed too many frustrations of bad perms and cutting my hair due to people messing it up every 6 weeks. Plus my hair was very stubborn, it did not ever lay straight when I had a perm so it would take Forever for my stylist to wrap and have me under the dryer. I think the opposite... I wish I would have done this sooner, the lenghth I would have had if I would have BC'd earlier this year would have been great!

 

[kittykhat]

I'd like to join. I BCed thi /january. No transition and with less than an inch of hair. I have 4 1/2 inches of hair now. Is that good progress guys?

 

[FindingMe]

I'd like to join. I BCed thi /january. No transition and with less than an inch of hair. I have 4 1/2 inches of hair now. Is that good progress guys?

Yep! that's good progress!!!

 

[GreenD]

Guess what?! I ordered my curly custard today from Afroveda!! I'm soooo happy she's back!! I'll post pics after I get it and play in it.

 

[FindingMe]

Guess what?! I ordered my curly custard today from Afroveda!! I'm soooo happy she's back!! I'll post pics after I get it and play in it.

YAY!!! I think you will like it! Remember, use it SPARINGLY! A little goes a long way! Take some pics and let me know what you think! Also, fyi-Since she's just getting back, it may take a minute for her to get situated and get the orders out.

 

[Neith]

Here is my latest hair pic.

My texture is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Extremely coarse but so spongy!

It has grown more than an inch since my BC, even after a small trim. More length please! I will try to be patient.

 

[FindingMe]

Here is my latest hair pic.

My texture is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Extremely coarse but so spongy!

It has grown more than an inch since my BC, even after a small trim. More length please! I will try to be patient.

Neith, your hair is NICE!!!! God job! It's growing, I can tell!

You do a lot of WnGs, right? How are your ends holding up?

OT: Your shower is pretty

 

[Neith]

Neith, your hair is NICE!!!! God job! It's growing, I can tell!

You do a lot of WnGs, right? How are your ends holding up?

OT: Your shower is pretty

Thank you!

I had to do a little dusting/trim because of too many wash n' gos. I have really slowed down on them cause they give me too many single strand knots.

but, my hair is back on track now That's how it goes. Right after the BC you basically have to learn how to handle it all over again from scratch.

I love my bathroom. It's small as heck but it is pretty.

 

[GreenD]

YAY!!! I think you will like it! Remember, use it SPARINGLY! A little goes a long way! Take some pics and let me know what you think! Also, fyi-Since she's just getting back, it may take a minute for her to get situated and get the orders out.

Thanks for the heads up!! I'll definitely keep you all posted. But depending on when I get it will determine how soon I'll post pics. This weekend I'm thinking about putting individual box braids in my hair, instead of the wash and go's. I got a bit spoiled with just braiding my hair and leaving it be. I'm not used to having to actually do my hair so often. Maybe once I take my individuals out I'll do another wash and go using the curly custard. Either way I'll keep you ladies posted with pics!!

Also with the curly custard, does it leave your hair hard, does it prevent frizzies, does it leave your hair dry? I love ecostyler, but I don't like that it can be a little dry. I'm going to play around with adding olive oil and/or shea butter to the gel to see if that'll help some.

 

[FindingMe]

Thank you!

I had to do a little dusting/trim because of too many wash n' gos. I have really slowed down on them cause they give me too many single strand knots.

but, my hair is back on track now That's how it goes. Right after the BC you basically have to learn how to handle it all over again from scratch.

I love my bathroom. It's small as heck but it is pretty.

I feel you. I can't do WnGs. They dry my hair out and my ends are a mess. The only thing my hair really likes is twists and braids, so I been twisting it up only letting it down for a couple of days right before I wash again. My ends are loving me for it I am really on a mission to retain my growth and get some length back in my hair in 2010 bc I really miss my BSL hair...

Thanks for the heads up!! I'll definitely keep you all posted. But depending on when I get it will determine how soon I'll post pics. This weekend I'm thinking about putting individual box braids in my hair, instead of the wash and go's. I got a bit spoiled with just braiding my hair and leaving it be. I'm not used to having to actually do my hair so often. Maybe once I take my individuals out I'll do another wash and go using the curly custard. Either way I'll keep you ladies posted with pics!!

Also with the curly custard, does it leave your hair hard, does it prevent frizzies, does it leave your hair dry? I love ecostyler, but I don't like that it can be a little dry. I'm going to play around with adding olive oil and/or shea butter to the gel to see if that'll help some.

I have had my twists in for a week and haven't had to add any addtional moisture after using the Afroveda. My hair looks shiny, is moisturized and is soft. I need a heavy cream/pommade type product for my hair and my hair loves the ingredients.

If my twists flatten out in the morning, I use a spray bottle with distilled water only to dampen them and then re-twirl/twist them to freshen them up. It's worked like a charm and, again, i haven't had to add any additional product to my hair besides the water. Now my scalp itches sometimes, but I just add a little jojoba to my finger tips and massage at the root a little to help with that..

I don't know how the CC will work in terms of keeping/retaining moisture and softness when doing a WnG with it bc I don't use it like that. But it smoothes ALL the frizz out of my hair and just makes it look really pretty, so I imagine it would work well like that as well. I this stuff...

but yep, no hardness, no flakes, no frizz, just pretty soft hair for me...

 

[bablou00]

Here is my latest hair pic.

My texture is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Extremely coarse but so spongy!

It has grown more than an inch since my BC, even after a small trim. More length please! I will try to be patient.

Beautiful hair!!! You have some coils like mine...lol!!! Cosigning on the shower it looks nice!!

 

[GreenD]

I feel you. I can't do WnGs. They dry my hair out and my ends are a mess. The only thing my hair really likes is twists and braids, so I been twisting it up only letting it down for a couple of days right before I wash again. My ends are loving me for it I am really on a mission to retain my growth and get some length back in my hair in 2010 bc I really miss my BSL hair...



I have had my twists in for a week and haven't had to add any addtional moisture after using the Afroveda. My hair looks shiny, is moisturized and is soft. I need a heavy cream/pommade type product for my hair and my hair loves the ingredients.

If my twists flatten out in the morning, I use a spray bottle with distilled water only to dampen them and then re-twirl/twist them to freshen them up. It's worked like a charm and, again, i haven't had to add any additional product to my hair besides the water. Now my scalp itches sometimes, but I just add a little jojoba to my finger tips and massage at the root a little to help with that..

I don't know how the CC will work in terms of keeping/retaining moisture and softness when doing a WnG with it bc I don't use it like that. But it smoothes ALL the frizz out of my hair and just makes it look really pretty, so I imagine it would work well like that as well. I this stuff...

but yep, no hardness, no flakes, no frizz, just pretty soft hair for me...

Yeah I think I learned pretty quickly (day 4) that wash n gos look great, but it's a bit more drying than what I'm used to. I prefer to have and keep my hair braided/twisted up in a style of some sort. It just makes my life a little easier. I would love to try the curly custard this weekened with my individuals, but I probably won't get it in time. Oh well, as long as it comes. And thanks so much for answering my questions, I can't wait.

I may have to resort back to wearing my wigs for the fall and winter if I'm not able to keep a style that retains moisture to some degree. I really am determined to NOT have a set back. Once I can get a ponytail, I'll probably play around with a phony pony and switch it up from time to time. IDK....

 

[GreenD]

Here is my latest hair pic.

My texture is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Extremely coarse but so spongy!

It has grown more than an inch since my BC, even after a small trim. More length please! I will try to be patient.

I like your texture a lot!!! It looks like you can do really good box braids, and twists without them coming undone. And you can probably rock a mean afro!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Hi ladies! I've been gone for a minute.
Just ripped open my box of stuff from Mehndi Skin Art. GREAT customer service. Got my package in 3 days.
Gonna do an indigo on saturday, but going to play with my other ayurvedic things tomorrow.
Does anyone know how to change user names?

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Hi ladies! I've been gone for a minute.
Just ripped open my box of stuff from Mehndi Skin Art. GREAT customer service. Got my package in 3 days.
Gonna do an indigo on saturday, but going to play with my other ayurvedic things tomorrow.
Does anyone know how to change user names?

i was wondering the same thing i think under the customize profile link under blog it says request username and i think they have to approve it!! i could e wrong but thats the only thing i found!!

 

[countrychickd]

Guess what?! I ordered my curly custard today from Afroveda!! I'm soooo happy she's back!! I'll post pics after I get it and play in it.

Let us know how it works for you lady!

Here is my latest hair pic.

My texture is NOTHING like I thought it would be. Extremely coarse but so spongy!

It has grown more than an inch since my BC, even after a small trim. More length please! I will try to be patient.

Your hair is gorgeous! Love those curls!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

i was wondering the same thing i think under the customize profile link under blog it says request username and i think they have to approve it!! i could e wrong but thats the only thing i found!!

That's what I thought to, but then I was wondering if people have different user names for their blogs???

 

[CarLiTa]

Hey all!

today, after rubbing some conditioner in my hair, I decided to try to put it in a high ponytail and indeed, i can!
I even have a tiny little puff!

once i get all these pix on my computer, I will upload them to my fotki.

I also received Hairveda products: Avosoya oil and whipped cream. I got several compliments from people saying that I smell very good when I approach them. I think it's the whipped cream!

I did a wash n go and used whipped cream, avosoya oil, and a bit of olive & honey. My hair felt/looked great! The next day, I spritzed with water, rubbed a bit more whipped cream and went. I really liked the look.

 

[FindingMe]

That's what I thought to, but then I was wondering if people have different user names for their blogs???

I don't think so. I thought you just had one user name for LHCF, period. But I dunno...
erplexed

Beverly, a mod, said the proper way to change your username is the following:

Actually the proper way to request a username change is to access your user cp/private messages. Then once you scroll down you will on the left hand side, near the bottom the option for "request username" I hope that helps!
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[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

I don't think so. I thought you just had one user name for LHCF, period. But I dunno...
erplexed

Beverly, a mod, said the proper way to change your username is the following:

Actually the proper way to request a username change is to access your user cp/private messages. Then once you scroll down you will on the left hand side, near the bottom the option for "request username" I hope that helps!
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Thanks FindingMe. Just requested a new username. woo!!

 

[FindingMe]

Thanks FindingMe. Just requested a new username. woo!!

make sure you tell us what it is/that it's you once you get the new one...

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

I got my box of goodies from SheScentit yesterday!!!!! So I cowashed with the Green Tea & Hibiscus Condish, detangled and let it sit for 15min (love it!) Then I did a ACV rinse squeezing out the excess. Dc'd with Banana Burlee the origin scent 1hr with heat then 30 without. Hair felt after I rinsed my curls are definitely looking a lot better.

I twisted with the new Coco Cream Leave in. A little went a long way and it smells (I love coconut smells). I added it to each section before I twisted versus doing my whole head at once. Felt I could get a better idea of how it worked this way. Then I applied some aloe vera gel, sealed with coconut oil then applied the Seyani butter to my ends. My hair felt so soft and still feels good after air drying. Just have to be careful with the Leave in cause it has protein in it and so does the Seyani butter.

Now I'm just waiting for my butters from Texas natural supply so I can be all buttered up for the fall and winter.

 

[Loves Harmony]

Hello everyone! it seem like forever to get the hsi back up (just moved). My hair is growing like a weed. Im getting some kinky twist later on today to keep from cutting. Ill Post some pictures later on.