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I am definitley going to have to re-visit my Ecostyler gel...:yep: 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 :perplexed 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' :rofl:



:hiya: 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!!! :love: :yep:

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.

Hi There Findingme,

Thank you for your reply. I actually didn't want to use the Miss jessie's for shingled hair, but more for twists, braid outs and twistouts. I plan on attemtping to shingle with ecostyler and KCCC whichever works best. I just love the moisturized hold that the Miss jessies gives. As for the AfroVeda curly custord and jelly...here is the website for that? I might have to check youtube for some product reviews and videos on ladies styling with these products. is the Afroveda Shea Alma Cream better than the Qhemet's Amla shea Cream? Are they the same? I am going to def. add castor oil to the list. It is fairly inexpensive so its worth a try. I am hearing that it thickens tresses too.


Hello Vonnie,

I have been relaxed since I was 10 or 11 (sad.. I know). I have always stretched my relaxers from 12-17 weeks at a time, so I am pretty familiar with my natural hair. In addition, I am almost one year post relaxer so I have quite a few inches of NG. I read a lot of reviews and watch tons of youtubes on products. i stalk people with hair like mine so that I can see how a product may work on me. My hair didn't used to be protein sensitive while relaxed until about 6 months into my transition. Now, if I put something as light as Nexxus keraphix on my hair is gets really hard and I have to DC AND cowash, so I hafta do a protein every month and its really small.

Thank you so much for your reply
Thank you for your reply.
 
Hair Candy! :drunk:

I really want to grab some of these. :lick: (and they're all under $10 from F21)

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Vintage Feather Clip

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Fab Dainty Satin Bobby Pins (multiple colors avail - for $1.50 each!)

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Feather Accent Bobby Pins

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Pleated Flower Headband
 
Hi There Findingme,

Thank you for your reply. I actually didn't want to use the Miss jessie's for shingled hair, but more for twists, braid outs and twistouts. I plan on attemtping to shingle with ecostyler and KCCC whichever works best. I just love the moisturized hold that the Miss jessies gives. As for the AfroVeda curly custord and jelly...here is the website for that? I might have to check youtube for some product reviews and videos on ladies styling with these products. is the Afroveda Shea Alma Cream better than the Qhemet's Amla shea Cream? Are they the same? I am going to def. add castor oil to the list. It is fairly inexpensive so its worth a try. I am hearing that it thickens tresses too.


Hello Vonnie,

I have been relaxed since I was 10 or 11 (sad.. I know). I have always stretched my relaxers from 12-17 weeks at a time, so I am pretty familiar with my natural hair. In addition, I am almost one year post relaxer so I have quite a few inches of NG. I read a lot of reviews and watch tons of youtubes on products. i stalk people with hair like mine so that I can see how a product may work on me. My hair didn't used to be protein sensitive while relaxed until about 6 months into my transition. Now, if I put something as light as Nexxus keraphix on my hair is gets really hard and I have to DC AND cowash, so I hafta do a protein every month and its really small.

Thank you so much for your reply
Thank you for your reply.

www.afroveda.com here is a thread about their products: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=311043

Soliel, I love F21. They had some crochet berets that I wanted to wear this winter:

http://www.forever21.com/search.asp?keyword=beret

These were also mostly less than $10...
 
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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.

Not a problem. Please let me know how the Qhemet heavy cream works, as I'm always up to try a new moisturizer. That's the one thing I lack a lot of in my cabinet. ;) As for the Profective, it's good for me now, but I just use it on my hair before braiding it up to put under my wig. I may need to change it in the fall/winter. We'll see. I just tried it out because they lady in Sally's said her daughter's hair is long (she described bra strappish-mid back length hair) and she cut a few inches off and her daughter used it for a month or so, and she pretty much grew her hair back. I don't know her or her daughter, but I decided what's the worst that could happen. Her daughter is also relaxed and keeps her hair in protective styles, so I'm sure that helped as well.

But I'm glad I could help and can't wait to hear about how you like your Qhemet!! :)
 
Beautiful texture and beautiful smile:yep:

Hey Sexy Thanks!! I really did not like my hair after my chop (hence the wigs), as I don't think it compliments my face too much. I have a fat, round face and between you and me (whispering) I have a small head!!! So not having a lot of hair to disguise that is not cute!! I can't wait for my hair to get bigger, then it will look normal!! :lachen:
 
I'm gonna do the "Cherry Lola" treatment today!
http://www.cherrylola.com/topics/the-cherry-lola-treatment/

A member did it here with KCCC:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=367841&highlight=cherry+lola

and here with ECOSTYLER <3
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=396388&highlight=cherry+lola

The ecostyler user said the cherry lola didn't really do much. :) If I can find the ingredients, I'll use it!

SoS, I keep reading about that. Where are you getting your Braggs Amino Acid? Let us know how it turns out! :grin:
 
SoS, I keep reading about that. Where are you getting your Braggs Amino Acid? Let us know how it turns out! :grin:


I got mine from the grocery store - Whole Foods, Sprouts, Trader Joes, and Sunflower Market should all have it. :yep: Any place you get ACV basically.

I made a DC with the cherry lola ingredients, and then added coconut cream, coconut milk, and a tiny bit of coconut oil. It smells good enough to eat and makes my hair feel super strong. :grin:
 
So here is the result of my final cut until January challenge. The relaxer is gone but my hair is straight for the pictures.
PROMISE NO MORE CUTTING! ITS TIME TO GROW!
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I'm gonna do the "Cherry Lola" treatment today!
http://www.cherrylola.com/topics/the-cherry-lola-treatment/

A member did it here with KCCC:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=367841&highlight=cherry+lola

and here with ECOSTYLER <3
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=396388&highlight=cherry+lola

The ecostyler user said the cherry lola didn't really do much. :) If I can find the ingredients, I'll use it!

I did that treatment several times during my transition (pics in my fotki). I like the results and since its a natural protein treatment I like it even better. I definitely had less frizz when I did it and more clumping but each head is different. I haven't done it as a natural yet but I have the ingredients just waiting. Maybe this weekend since I'm going to WNG for the holiday. Can't wait to hear how it turns out.

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!!! :grin:

Thanks for the info. I was looking at your products. What company is that you have your oils & butters from? Would you recommend them? Still holding out on the best products for a good price. TIA

So here is the result of my final cut until January challenge. The relaxer is gone but my hair is straight for the pictures.
PROMISE NO MORE CUTTING! ITS TIME TO GROW!

WOW!!! It looks terrific!! I love the body and color. Thanks for sharing.
 
Vonnieluvs08- I get my oils and butters from New Directions Aromatics. I live in Canada and I know they have a Canadian site so I don't have to worry about customs. I like them. Reliable and fast shipping.
 
Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Stretch comparison:

July 30th
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Sept 2nd
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Wet from the back

July 30
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Sept 2nd
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Puff

Aug 11th with KCCC
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Sept 2nd with EcoStyler Gel
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Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:
 
LOL!!! ^^^^ Don't feel bad I got a big forehead to, your hair is gawgess, I Love the shine, I am gonna have to look into this ecostyler gel, where do you get it from? I never heard of it
 
:grin:
Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Stretch comparison:

July 30th
DSC00259-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00365-vi.jpg


Wet from the back

July 30
DSC00236-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00318-vi.jpg


Puff

Aug 11th with KCCC
DSC00290-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd with EcoStyler Gel
DSC00356-vi.jpg


DSC00347-vi.jpg


Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:

A little progress...for a month, that is A LOT of progress... don't doubt yourself. Great job!!!
 
LOL!!! ^^^^ Don't feel bad I got a big forehead to, your hair is gawgess, I Love the shine, I am gonna have to look into this ecostyler gel, where do you get it from? I never heard of it

Thankx. I got it from Sally's It was on sale for $7.49 for and 2 tubs (they come in diff. colors). I only bought 1 and I think it was $3 and some change. Excellent product with a great price tag. You can beat that.:grin:
 
I wish I can see y'all's pictures 9at work and those sites are blocked) so I will have to wait until I get home.

I am tryna read on this cherry lola treatment (even went on her blog) and I can't/don't see what exactly it does for the hair. Can someone tel me?
 
I wish I can see y'all's pictures 9at work and those sites are blocked) so I will have to wait until I get home.

I am tryna read on this cherry lola treatment (even went on her blog) and I can't/don't see what exactly it does for the hair. Can someone tel me?

Hair is made of Keratin & amino acids - which is a form of protein.

The Braggs is full of amino acids, and the yogurt is full of protein and lactic acid.

For hair - protein helps reinforce it's natural texture, making it more prominant (which is why using silk amino acids or keratin in a relaxer leads to texlaxing) It makes your curls curlier and your coils coilier :yep: As a result it cuts down on frizz b/c all those extra frizz hairs now match up perfectly with the bigger clumps instead of doing whatever they want. Yogurt can also be moisturizing, due to the fat content, and combined with the protein your hair is better able to hold on to this moisture. Baking Soda is another ingredient that helps your hair grab moisture, and keep/draw it deep into the cortex.

We all know that with natural hair low moisture = packed down, shrunken fro (the level of which depends on your texture). Moisturized hair is heavier, so moisture on natural hair = elongated, softer, better defined curls & coils. The CL treatment combines all these effects with very simple ingredients.

HTH!
 
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Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Stretch comparison:

July 30th


Sept 2nd


Wet from the back

July 30


Sept 2nd


Puff

Aug 11th with KCCC


Sept 2nd with EcoStyler Gel




Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:

:thud: that looks like a couple of inches of growth in some places...WOW!!! Just beautiful!!!!!!!!
 
Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Stretch comparison:

July 30th
DSC00259-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00365-vi.jpg


Wet from the back

July 30
DSC00236-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00318-vi.jpg


Puff

Aug 11th with KCCC
DSC00290-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd with EcoStyler Gel
DSC00356-vi.jpg


DSC00347-vi.jpg


Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:

Your hair is sooo cute!! Hey I noticed my hair is about the same length as yours in front, be sure to add me as a friend and I'll do the same! I'm gunning for shoulder length by my one year nappiversary in March, and armpit hopefullly by June 2010. How about you? Also how do you make a puff?
 
Your hair DEFINITELY GREW! Wow! :D
My month is here. I'll check my pictures for change. I wish I did the stretch down like you did in the front!
 
Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:

That is some awesome progress!! Your hair is growing like a weed. Don't worry about the forehead thing, I have a huge one as well. I don't let it stop me from pulling my hair off my face. I have learned to embrace the dome and all its shiniest.
 
Wow! I'm back ladies, and I've missed so much! Love this thread! So I'm loving the name change, and welcome, welcome, welcome to all the new naturals. Such lovely heads of hair in here, and so much growth! I wish I could quote all of you, but that's too much quoting, so just congrats to everyone!
 
:thud: that looks like a couple of inches of growth in some places...WOW!!! Just beautiful!!!!!!!!
Thankx. If it werent for me taking pics I would have never realized the growth. I hope it keeps growing like this:drunk:


Your hair is sooo cute!! Hey I noticed my hair is about the same length as yours in front, be sure to add me as a friend and I'll do the same! I'm gunning for shoulder length by my one year nappiversary in March, and armpit hopefullly by June 2010. How about you? Also how do you make a puff?

Thank you:drunk::drunk: And thank you also for the friend request. You've been added:grin:

I really don't have a set length in mind as yet. I guess I would like to be at full shoulder by Aug 2010. I do hope to get great length but right now my focus is more on learning about my new hair and what product it likes and dislikes, keeping it moisturized and healthy and so on.

ETA: I forgot to answer you last question.

To make a puff I first comb out my hair. Then I lightly put some EcoStyler Gel around my edges in the front and a little on the back and sides. Then I use a soft brush to lay my hair down. Finally I use one of my Conair headbands (the children sized ones) and place it around my head. I pull it up just enough to secure all my hair and feel a bit snug and secured on my head so it wont roll off.

I hope that made sense.

HHG

Your hair DEFINITELY GREW! Wow! :D
My month is here. I'll check my pictures for change. I wish I did the stretch down like you did in the front!

Thank you. I'm trying to get the hang of flat twist so I can try the style you did:yep:

That is some awesome progress!! Your hair is growing like a weed. Don't worry about the forehead thing, I have a huge one as well. I don't let it stop me from pulling my hair off my face. I have learned to embrace the dome and all its shiniest.

Thankx:grin:

LOL about the forehead. Yeah, I embrace it now. It just took me a couple of days to get used to it:lol:
 
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GREAT JOB!!! that's some fantastic growth for just a month! And I love the puff with EcoStyler gel on you, you've convinced me to try it.

Don't worry about having a big forehead, I have quite a dome myself :lol:

Ok, here are my 1 month post updates...... It's isn't much considering that it's only been one month but I do see a little progress...

oh, and these would probably look better side by side but I don't know how to do that so I'm just going to post them as is:yep:

Stretch comparison:

July 30th
DSC00259-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00365-vi.jpg


Wet from the back

July 30
DSC00236-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd
DSC00318-vi.jpg


Puff

Aug 11th with KCCC
DSC00290-vi.jpg


Sept 2nd with EcoStyler Gel
DSC00356-vi.jpg


DSC00347-vi.jpg


Side note: It wasn't until I became a natural that I realized how big my forehead was:lol:

I think I'm getting the hang of this natural thing. I just ordered the whole collection of Hydratherma Natural Products from www.healthyhairjourney.com and I CANNOT wait to try them out.
:bouncy:

I will keep a detailed review and report back once I start:yep:

HHG Ladies and much love:drunk:
 
What's everyone upto with their hair? I currently have LUSH's caca noir in my hair. I grated it, added hot water and mixed it to a nice creamy consistency. I then added about 2 tsp of honey and 2 Tbsp of coconut oil to it. I find that adding oils makes the henna more "sticky" and it doesn't "run". I will let you guys know how it goes.

Anyone ordering from the Shescentit labour day sale. Never ordered from them before...trying to control my inner PJ....maybe I will wait for the new years sales......:look:
 
Here are the results of my LUSH caca noir. I used 2 squares (out of a bar of 6) and grated it with a cheese grater. It made alot more than I thought. I then mixed it with hot water, coconut oil and honey.
Applied it to my hair for 6 hours and patiently waited.
When that was done I was about to apply a DC that I kind of made (coconut milk cream, shea butter, coconut oil, honey, and sitrinillah DC)....then I dropped it in the shower and watched most of it go down the drain. :wallbash: I used what I had left and then topped it off with AO Honeysuckler Rose.
After an hour under heat, I rinsed it out, and applied Hairvedas green tea butter, whipped cream and cocasta oil....
These are the results:
 

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