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I hennaed my hair hair on Saturday. It took me at least a half hour to rinse and shampoo it all out. Tell me why..whenever I scratch my head, I still have some henna in my nails.
Now I have to wash my hair again.:mad:
 
Nothing like straight hair to show you how bad your ends are. Gave myself a little trim as I took out my flexirods this morning. I didn't stretch the hair, but I'm pretty sure this brings me back to grazing APL, instead of full APL.

So, it looks like I'll be in someone's chair for a relaxer by the end of this week. I wonder if I'm in for more trimming (not cut). I don't want it, but I'm prepared for it. I just want healthy thriving hair and if a trim's going to do that, then so be it.

I'm in the BSL challenge, but I don't know if the trimming will keep me from it, or if I'll be more likely to reach it b/c I won't have tangles and nots to worry about, something my fine strands just can't seem to take all that well. I'd have to constantly hide my hair, and I'm just not that person. I can't wig and weave and braid consistantly.
 
nakialovesshoes said:
@FoxxyLocs - I can't complain much about my natural hair. I'm very style challenged. Also, though I've figured out that I'm not multi textured like I thought, I still have 3 different feels : my nape is super silky/curly & knots easily, my crown is very coarse feeling & dry as heck & isn't as easy to define & my front/edges are med silky & the curl pattern is a little more relaxed.

I'm also trying to figure out if I want to be a no heat natural forever like Naptural 85 or if I will ever straighten again. I had heat damage the 1st time b/c I simply didn't know there was such a thing until it was too late. I know I would like to wear my hair straight but I would be devastated if I ended up with straight pieces.
I'm style challenged with different textures also, so I feel your pain. I've found a few styles that I know how to do well, so I stick to them for the most part.

I think we've talked about the no heat thing before. It's nice to get to know your hair for a while, and not lean on heat as a crutch. But once you get it figured out it's nice to have straightening as another option.


Mahoganycurls (YT) has been raving about this stuff & using it for 2 years. I'm tired of shelling out money for AO only to CW it down the drain. I think I'm going to buy me some of this very soon.
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I definintely wouldn't use AO for co-washes. It's so expensive and I don't get many uses per bottle, so I use it to DC only. I think you'll like Tresemee.
 
My hair finally feels soft and moisturized for the first time in weeks. Summer weather really makes my hair feel dry and crispy :(

I think the solution is to apply my oil throughout the section before braiding it up, rather than moisturizing, braiding, then slathering the oil on top of the braid.

I hope these results stay consistent, dryness is the one problem I can't get rid of, and it's embarrassing when people touch my hair :/
 
Victoria44 said:
My hair finally feels soft and moisturized for the first time in weeks. Summer weather really makes my hair feel dry and crispy :(

I think the solution is to apply my oil throughout the section before braiding it up, rather than moisturizing, braiding, then slathering the oil on top of the braid.

I hope these results stay consistent, dryness is the one problem I can't get rid of, and it's embarrassing when people touch my hair :/
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Have you tried the LOC method? I can't remember what the L stands for :look:, but the Oil then Moisturizer works really well at sealing in moisture. When I cowash, I do an oil rinse after I rinse out the cleanser, then I apply a leave-in conditioner and put my hair up. When I take it down the next day it's still Very moist and soft. Before I started doing this, I'd hae to reset my hair towards the end of putting it up in braids or twists, but now it stays moist the whole way through into the next day.
 
gotta run to the store and get some avocado oil today. i am just going to moisturize my hair hair until i get my oil to prepoo with. i hope my friend doesn't think washing your hair twice a week will help it to grow. i do it because i have fine hair and my hair gets weighted down easily. buildup causes breakage for me. i don't want her to start washing her hair that often if that is something her hair isn't in agreement with, and the fact she maybe manipulating too much.
 
I officially have gotten to the point in length and thickness my hair is breaking combs again. :lol:

Last night while detangling my dry hair, my rat tail comb broke. I guess I'll have to whip out my weapon the Ouidad double comb pretty soon.
 
Wore my hair out at the new job it caused quite the stir Lool

Couple 1 told me my hair is beautiful and said it must be a lot of work

Couple 2 wanted me to write down hair care tips for their mixed race grandson

Couple 1 came back as they left the building to tell me how lovely my hair was

Workmates (white)asking it it was all mine and staring with amazement

4 security guards one by one asking me if this is all my hair and wow how good it looks
Then running off to tell their other security friends it's real it's real!!
Coming back to tell me how blessed I am


Lawd today my hair felt like the queen bee Beyonce I'm quite sure she will be demanding popeyes chicken later on tonight Lool

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
 
LexiDior

You are not alone! I have no clue what my hair type is, but I'm not overly worried about it. I try things on here that have worked for others, not based on hair type, but by whether or not they got good results.My hair seems to like everything I do to it. *knocks on wood*
 
I really want to dye a patch of my hair to track growth but I don't know what colour and I don't what patch. I don't want it to look too random.
 
melissa-bee said:
I really want to dye a patch of my hair to track growth but I don't know what colour and I don't what patch. I don't want it to look too random.
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I want to do the same thing!!

I was thinking about putting honey on the front/middle portion of my hair..sitting in the sun for a few hours..then putting a bright red rinse on top of it. Not sure if it'll work though.

I'm scared of commercial dyes.
 
MrsJaiDiva said:
Have you tried the LOC method? I can't remember what the L stands for :look:, but the Oil then Moisturizer works really well at sealing in moisture. When I cowash, I do an oil rinse after I rinse out the cleanser, then I apply a leave-in conditioner and put my hair up. When I take it down the next day it's still Very moist and soft. Before I started doing this, I'd hae to reset my hair towards the end of putting it up in braids or twists, but now it stays moist the whole way through into the next day.
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I've tried the LOC method, and it didn't work for me. It may be because I use castor oil and its too thick, or I didn't give it enough tries with different moisturizers/oils (I only tried once). I'm going to try again, once my steamer comes in. Maybe I need heat for the oil to penetrate better. So when you oil rinse do you rinse out the oil, and then apply your leave-in? Or do you just keep the oil in your hair and go straight to the leave-in?

Also, sorry for all the questions, but I always thought oil molecules are too large to penetrate the shaft, and that's why they're used as a sealant, so do you know how it works?
 
[USER=155092 said:
lamaria211[/USER];16269967]I bought 2 more DCs today (i need to be stopped!!!)
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ooooooh. Don't you have a beauty supply store already? Did you post this in the Use Up Your Stash? Let me go look at your stash.
 
faithVA said:
ooooooh. Don't you have a beauty supply store already? Did you post this in the Use Up Your Stash? Let me go look at your stash.
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I havent updated my stash in a while please dont kick me out:(
 
[USER=155092 said:
lamaria211[/USER];16270291]I havent updated my stash in a while please dont kick me out:(
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I can't kick you out because its not my challenge. But you need to get over there and start posting what's in your stash. Maybe that will help you curb this shopping spree when you have to update your purchases.

Stop hiding over here in Random and get to stepping young lady.
 
MsDee14 said:
I want to do the same thing!!

I was thinking about putting honey on the front/middle portion of my hair..sitting in the sun for a few hours..then putting a bright red rinse on top of it. Not sure if it'll work though.

I'm scared of commercial dyes.
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Hmm, apparently it takes a while for you to lighten your hair with honey. Like weeks/months and it gradually gets lighter.

I'm looking at doing a piece with bleach and get a red colour. I might do it this weekend.
 
Victoria44 said:
I've tried the LOC method, and it didn't work for me. It may be because I use castor oil and its too thick, or I didn't give it enough tries with different moisturizers/oils (I only tried once). I'm going to try again, once my steamer comes in. Maybe I need heat for the oil to penetrate better. So when you oil rinse do you rinse out the oil, and then apply your leave-in? Or do you just keep the oil in your hair and go straight to the leave-in?

Also, sorry for all the questions, but I always thought oil molecules are too large to penetrate the shaft, and that's why they're used as a sealant, so do you know how it works?
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I use a mix of coconut oil, and castor oil to oil rinse. In a 6oz applicator bottle I put 4oz coconut oil, and 2oz castor oil, and some perfume oil as well. Coconut oil does penetrate the hair shaft, and is conditioning.

On wash days I use a co-cleanser to wash. After rinsing out the cleanser I'll liberally apply the oil mix to my hair and scalp. If I'm doing a WnG I'll put conditioner on top of the oil...finger detangle, rinse, and go. The conditioner takes the excess oil, and my hair stays moist all day.

If I'm just going to bed, I'll leave the oil in...throw in some leave-in conditioner, air dry a bit, detangle, twist, and throw my bonnet on. I dont use any heat at all, although steaming with coconut oil can only be wonderful for your hair. :yep:
 
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lamaria211, rehab. It is time my sister, we must take that CREDIT CARD, and PUT IT IN a tupperware of coke! and black food coloring!

WHen I thought about how much products I had, how long it would last, and broke down how long one product lasted me. It helped me to realize what I really needed for the year.

16 oz of Treatment -Protein last me a 10 months - 1 year
16 oz of Moisturizing COnditioner last me about - 6 months - 10 months
Wen 16 oz last me about 3 months
Leave in sprays of 8 oz - last me a full year

As I did this and confirmed it so, I realized things would spoil before I have gotten a chance to use it. I had about 5 years worth of products last year. Honestly, for me It didn't make any sense for me to have that much stuff. :nono:
I didn't bother listing it not because of shame, but because I'd take an hour or more to get that list together.
This year I am down to 2 years and that for me is fine. I am not buying more products by the boat loads. When your ready you will find the strength.
 
I just found the cutest little girl shirts on etsy. If only I had a little girl...


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http://www.etsy.com/listing/97644706/vintage-childrens-tshirt-ethnic-lil-fire

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http://www.etsy.com/listing/92269996/vintage-childrens-ethnicnaturally
 
I want to straighten my hair and get a cut. Something to get rid of some of the uneveness and thicken the ends. I really want to go to a professional but am scared they will shave me bald.
 
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