MHM Hangout

[faithVA]

Thanks ladies. I'm happy with the progress I'm making since I've been all over the place with my regimen.

I'm hoping that by the time I get another 2 inches of growth I'm defined root to tip after rinsing.

But my twist are so convenient I may just end up wearing flat twist until next spring

 

[Holla4mom]

I need to Deep Condition my babies' hair today. I use Cantu as a base and melt in shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, honey and other goodies. Sometimes I add some protein or an ORS pack. They are high/ normal porosity so their hair seems to respond well to all the conditioning. They are doing co-washes during the week but I give them a DC on the weekend (and sometimes a CLCT without baking soda) and do a good detangling session for them.

My hair is in plaits for a braid out that I never took down when I did my hair on Wednesday. The thing is it will be lovely for church tomorrow after setting for so long, but it's time for me to do a clay wash again. I'm super tired so we'll see if it happens.The sofa is calling my name

 

[tashboog]

I have curlformers but never used them either. I'll be interested in hearing your opinion.

@nycutiepie I use curlformers with my MHM routine every week and my hair is coming along nicely . I like my hair being stretched, I have minimal knots, I've been retaining length, and seeing increase hydration with my curlformers routine. I use the extra wide and long curlformers so it doesn't take me that long to install them since the rollers are bigger. You don't have to only do wash n go's while on MHM. I wear bantu knot outs on my stretched hair on a regular basis cuz that style turns out the best on my hair. I know you didn't ask me, but since I use them regularly I wanted to let you know my experience.

 

[Guinan]

@nycutiepie I use curlformers with my MHM routine every week and my hair is coming along nicely . I like my hair being stretched, I have minimal knots, I've been retaining length, and seeing increase hydration with my curlformers routine. I use the extra wide and long curlformers so it doesn't take me that long to install them since the rollers are bigger. You don't have to only do wash n go's while on MHM. I wear bantu knot outs on my stretched hair on a regular basis cuz that style turns out the best on my hair. I know you didn't ask me, but since I use them regularly I wanted to let you know my experience.

I'm glad to hear this. I just started back to using curlformers. I can't believe that I havent used them in such a long time. I think after I finish wearing my hair straight this month, I will start back using my curlformers.

Question, what products do you use to set your curlformers?

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

I think it's time I dust off my set of "curlformers" aka magic leverag knockoffs. I've had them and only used them once.

Eta: in hindsight I should have saved my coins to buy the genuine thing

 

[discodumpling]

It's hair day! I'm feeling super lazy and the promise of 80 degrees certainly doesn't make me wanna do anything indoors. But I need some protein and a proper DC STAT! Oh well ain't nothin' to it but to do it. Pleasant Sunday to y'all!

 

[Honey Bee]

It's hair day! I'm feeling super lazy and the promise of 80 degrees certainly doesn't make me wanna do anything indoors. But I need some protein and a proper DC STAT! Oh well ain't nothin' to it but to do it. Pleasant Sunday to y'all!

I'm going out now before it gets too hot. I need some hair supplies (pins, headbands to make puffs with... a new product maybe... ).

 

[faithVA]

I don't use curlformers as often as taehboog but I do a curlformer set about once a quarter. My avatar picture is my last curlformer set.

For my hair I found that the more bare I leave my hair the better my set turns out. So I use a very diluted leave in or a tea mix spray. I dry under the dryer for about 1 hour and let them cool for 15 to 20 minutes. I add a little oil after I take the curlformers out and I just sleep with a bonnet.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

It's hair day! I'm feeling super lazy and the promise of 80 degrees certainly doesn't make me wanna do anything indoors. But I need some protein and a proper DC STAT! Oh well ain't nothin' to it but to do it. Pleasant Sunday to y'all!

Today is my hair day too. I haven't done anything since this past Tuesday. It's a beautiful day for sure.

 

[tashboog]

I'm glad to hear this. I just started back to using curlformers. I can't believe that I havent used them in such a long time. I think after I finish wearing my hair straight this month, I will start back using my curlformers.

Question, what products do you use to set your curlformers?

What I'm currently using is Blueroze flax cream gel with diluted kccc. But I'm hi po so I need a little more to seal in the moisture. @faithVA is lo po and she only needs tea to set her curlformers.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

A quick question for anyone who does the original cherry Lola treatment ( yogurt, aa, and bs) how long do you tend to leave it on. The mhm site says up to 2 hrs! The first time I did it, I left it for under an hour for sure. (Cause It was my first time and I was nervous about the outcome).
So, how long do you choose to leave it on?

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

I'm going out now before it gets too hot. I need some hair supplies (pins, headbands to make puffs with... a new product maybe... ).

(Whispers) what are you thinking about buying.

 

[Honey Bee]

(Whispers) what are you thinking about buying.

I bought the As I Am curling jelly.

I think I mighta found a black bss, y'all! Lenox between 128th and 129th. It was a hole in the wall, size-wise, but it was well-stocked. I'm glad too cuz I didn't want to go to the Koreans for my hair pins and my puff thingies. I told him if he carried the good black products, ie Kinky Curly, Camille Rose, etc, I'd come shop and recommend others.

 

[faithVA]

A quick question for anyone who does the original cherry Lola treatment ( yogurt, aa, and bs) how long do you tend to leave it on. The mhm site says up to 2 hrs! The first time I did it, I left it for under an hour for sure. (Cause It was my first time and I was nervous about the outcome).
So, how long do you choose to leave it on?

Initially I left it on for 2 hours but lately I have just done 1 hour because I'm rushed. I know some ladies have done longer but I just hate long wash days, so my max is 2 hours. I will probably do 2 hours on the next one.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

I bought the As I Am curling jelly.

I think I mighta found a black bss, y'all! Lenox between 128th and 129th. It was a hole in the wall, size-wise, but it was well-stocked. I'm glad too cuz I didn't want to go to the Koreans for my hair pins and my puff thingies. I told him if he carried the good black products, ie Kinky Curly, Camille Rose, etc, I'd come shop and recommend others.

A black bss? What! Talk about a rare find.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

Initially I left it on for 2 hours but lately I have just done 1 hour because I'm rushed. I know some ladies have done longer but I just hate long wash days, so my max is 2 hours. I will probably do 2 hours on the next one.

Okay, I see. I think an hour is enough for me. When I just washed it out my hair felt rougher but not dry than it was when I applied it along the shaft. My hair was dry and smooth during application. So I'm assuming im feeling my cuticles lifted. And when I just applied the DC I felt like my hair drank it in and got quickly saturated with the mix. Does this make sense?
Side note: I'm addicted to ph strips and always test the baking soda mix and today for the clt it was 9 at first dip and dried to a 10.

 

[faithVA]

Okay, I see. I think an hour is enough for me. When I just washed it out my hair felt rougher but not dry than it was when I applied it along the shaft. My hair was dry and smooth during application. So I'm assuming im feeling my cuticles lifted. And when I just applied the DC I felt like my hair drank it in and got quickly saturated with the mix. Does this make sense?
Side note: I'm addicted to ph strips and always test the baking soda mix and today for the clt it was 9 at first dip and dried to a 10.

You clct should be at a 7 not more than an 8. If you got a 9 or 10 reading, something is missing from your mix. Both the original and the modified CLCT have a ph of 7 or 8.

Double check your recipe and if you are using 1 cup of yogurt, next time use 2.

I don't think it is scientifically possible for two things (ACV and BS) with varying PHs to maintain their PH levels when combined. If BS has a PH of 10 and ACV a PH of 3 when combined together in a liquid the PH will have to fall somewhere between 5 and 8.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

You clct should be at a 7 not more than an 8. If you got a 9 or 10 reading, something is missing from your mix. Both the original and the modified CLCT have a ph of 7 or 8.

Double check your recipe and if you are using 1 cup of yogurt, next time use 2.

I don't think it is scientifically possible for two things (ACV and BS) with varying PHs to maintain their PH levels when combined. If BS has a PH of 10 and ACV a PH of 3 when combined together in a liquid the PH will have to fall somewhere between 5 and 8.

Hmmm, I used 16oz Greek yogurt full fat, 2 tb aminos, and 2 tablespoons baking soda. Nothing less nothing more.
I did read somewhere that sometimes baking soda also has cornstarch? I use arm and hammer and it's pure baking soda. Maybe that's the difference.?? Can you point me to where it was said the ph should be lower 7/8.
Eta: there is no ACV in the original recipie, unless I'm missing something.

 

[discodumpling]

how long do you tend to leave it on.

At least 20 mins no more than an hour. Anything less is ineffective on my hair AND I need to be under the dryer for the best results.

 

[faithVA]

Hmmm, I used 16oz Greek yogurt full fat, 2 tb aminos, and 2 tablespoons bakinghttp://maxhydrationmethod.com/2014/08/14/the-cherry-lola-caramel-treatment/ soda. Nothing less nothing more.
I did read somewhere that sometimes baking soda also has cornstarch? I use arm and hammer and it's pure baking soda. Maybe that's the difference.?? Can you point me to where it was said the ph should be lower 7/8.
Eta: there is no ACV in the original recipie, unless I'm missing something.

There is acv in the original recipe. That's why your pH is off.

http://maxhydrationmethod.com/2014/08/14/the-cherry-lola-caramel-treatment/

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

There is acv in the original recipe. That's why your pH is off.

http://maxhydrationmethod.com/2014/08/14/the-cherry-lola-caramel-treatment/

This is where I got my info from too. When I click the link for regular cherry Lola it takes me to her YouTube video. At 2:37 she mixes it and there is no acv in her mix.
This is the clt I use. I don't do the modified cherry Lola which is a combination of that and the caramel treatment.

 

[Cattypus1]

A quick question for anyone who does the original cherry Lola treatment ( yogurt, aa, and bs) how long do you tend to leave it on. The mhm site says up to 2 hrs! The first time I did it, I left it for under an hour for sure. (Cause It was my first time and I was nervous about the outcome).
So, how long do you choose to leave it on?

Never more than an hour for me. The first few times it was two hours but after a few times my hair felt stiff like protein overload when rinsing. I try not to do the full MHM more than once a month.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

At least 20 mins no more than an hour. Anything less is ineffective on my hair AND I need to be under the dryer for the best results.

I have to agree with you here, I'm not sure 20 mins would be enough time for me either.

 

[DeeLiteFulEKinky]

Never more than an hour for me. The first few times it was two hours but after a few times my hair felt stiff like protein overload when rinsing. I try not to do the full MHM more than once a month.

After today, I think I will stick to about and hour, maybe less based on time restraints.

 

[discodumpling]

After a simple CLT of yogurt, bamboo pwdr , and oils I had wonderful results with my clay mix today!
4 tsp of Rhassoul
4 tsp of ACV
1 tsp of Silk Amino Acids
Splashes of various nurturing oils (Jojoba, Grapeseed, Castor, Argan)
Water
Great slip and easy application. I smoothed it through my hair and formed 5 twists, so I could snip about 1/2" off of each one for my monthly trim.
I rinsed thoroughly before applying diluted KCKT, a quarter sized amount of Lustrasilk CA, and here is the kicker no gel today but I used Lustrasilk CurlMax pudding sealed with jojoba oil. I've had it for a year and just figured out that I need to seal it with oil to keep it from sucking the life outta my hair! The curls were air dried as I drove around and ran errands and rode bikes and walked the neighborhood with my kids...2nd day hair will not happen and it's OK...cause I bought new gel while I was out. I'm not sure what possessed me to purchase a $16 bottle of gel but I have it. Results to come.

 

[Holla4mom]

Okay, I see. I think an hour is enough for me. When I just washed it out my hair felt rougher but not dry than it was when I applied it along the shaft. My hair was dry and smooth during application. So I'm assuming im feeling my cuticles lifted. And when I just applied the DC I felt like my hair drank it in and got quickly saturated with the mix. Does this make sense?
Side note: I'm addicted to ph strips and always test the baking soda mix and today for the clt it was 9 at first dip and dried to a 10.

I leave mine in at least 2 hours as it seems to take me that long to put it in section by section and do a really good detangle. I have left it on for a REALLY long time before with good results, but that's just me. One time I started so late that I went to bed with it on and I kept waking up and even dreamed about my hair because I was so nervous it was going to be damaged by the time I washed it out the next morning!

 

[faithVA]

This is where I got my info from too. When I click the link for regular cherry Lola it takes me to her YouTube video. At 2:37 she mixes it and there is no acv in her mix.
This is the clt I use. I don't do the modified cherry Lola which is a combination of that and the caramel treatment.

I'm sorry. I missed that you just wanted the cherry lola treatment. Quite a few people may be answering your question based on the cherry lola carmel treatment. I don't think there are many ladies if any in this thread that are just doing the cherry lola treatment for the MHM method.

If you are going to use the original cherry lola treatment with such a high ph, I think you should limit it to 20 to 30 minutes.

Why are you choosing the cherry lola treatment over the cherry lola carmel treatment?

 

[Holla4mom]

I'm sorry. I missed that you just wanted the cherry lola treatment. Quite a few people may be answering your question based on the cherry lola carmel treatment. I don't think there are many ladies if any in this thread that are just doing the cherry lola treatment for the MHM method.

If you are going to use the original cherry lola treatment with such a high ph, I think you should limit it to 20 to 30 minutes.

Why are you choosing the cherry lola treatment over the cherry lola carmel treatment?

Oh yes, I was answering for the CLCT. I haven't done the Cherry Lola without all the moisturizing extras of the CLCT. That is probably why your hair felt rough @DeeLiteFulEKinky.

 

[snoop]

Yesterday I added bamboo extract powder to my clay mix. I used some KCCC to see if it work. My hair felt crispy after it dried.

Today I just water washes and sealed with a little of the watered down flax gel. It's now the end of the day and my hair feels much better. I think that I should accept that aloe isn't really my friend.

 

[GGsKin]

Yesterday I added bamboo extract powder to my clay mix. I used some KCCC to see if it work. My hair felt crispy after it dried.

Today I just water washes and sealed with a little of the watered down flax gel. It's now the end of the day and my hair feels much better. I think that I should accept that aloe isn't really my friend.

Did you mix the aloe in with your clay? My hair felt hard when I tried it in my conditioner/ leave in but I suspected something like that would happen. I never tried it in my clay.