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My hair is feeling so frigging soft with this keracare twist and define cream I didn't even deep condition either

I have seen there is the 32oz jar of this stuff .....

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OOOOOOOkkkkkkk. So I washed and rollerset last night and airdried overnight. I layed my edges down w/ Cantu and quite a bit of the nape (I have quite a few short hairs back there, so instead of trying to catch them in a small roller w/ a cap, just laid them down).

This morning, I didn't have time to curl them at home. So got out the house; just took out the rollers, combed out the curls a bit (mind you they are air-dried curls and I'm not relaxed bone straight...) and put on a scarf headband.

So at work...curled w/ my ceramic curling iron...Oh I went over the nape w/ my Chi mini before leaving home. So curled the rest at work and used curling wax on each section. It's lovely. Then put some wax on those edges and brushed it back and laid it down w/ a scarf. Luckily it was early, so...yes the one-stall restroom on our floor does smell a lil burnt (I need a new curling iron. It wasn't my hair, u know how after so much product it's like it's still burning on the iron), but I'd take burnt over dookie anyday. If somebody is offended, they can go a restroom on another floor like I do when they bomb it.

But anyway....I have a neat lil style going on. And I'm done! Imma chill out w/ hair washing. I'll probably rollerset my hair tonight, lay it down in the morning w/ a scarf to chill out the set in the curls, then do this same lil side-part-under style I got going. I'm out of a headband and my hair is neat and protected from blowing in the wind. I'll probably grease my scalp over the weekend. But that's it! I'll still put curl wax on my edges at night htough.
 
I have everything I need to do my relaxer touch up but I really am not in any rush to get it done. I will be 12 weeks post relaxer next week and so far I haven't had any real issues with my wash day routine. I think I will keep going for now.
 
...sitting under the dryer after using Silk Dreams Smoothing Conditioner. It's been the beginning of August since my last relaxer and my combs are effortlessly combing through my new growth.

I am actually going to wear my hair straight today. Usually I have some curl in it-- most of the time I only flat iron the new growth while my hair is curled. But I wanted to see how straight I could get it. I didn't use the big 3 inch rollers today, just the 2 inch gray ones. I doubt I'll take a picture but we'll see.
 
kandake said:
I'm a slow grower. I'm almost two years natural and I'm not APL yet. I have at least 4 inches to go. I probably won't even make it to APL by my three year mark. That's factoring in the slow growth and trims. This is some bull...
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You might have a long back. Anyway, it is not a sprint, it is marathon. Enjoy the ride :grin:.
 
itismehmmkay said:
OOOOOOOkkkkkkk. So I washed and rollerset last night and airdried overnight. I layed my edges down w/ Cantu and quite a bit of the nape (I have quite a few short hairs back there, so instead of trying to catch them in a small roller w/ a cap, just laid them down).

This morning, I didn't have time to curl them at home. So got out the house; just took out the rollers, combed out the curls a bit (mind you they are air-dried curls and I'm not relaxed bone straight...) and put on a scarf headband.

So at work...curled w/ my ceramic curling iron...Oh I went over the nape w/ my Chi mini before leaving home. So curled the rest at work and used curling wax on each section. It's lovely. Then put some wax on those edges and brushed it back and laid it down w/ a scarf. Luckily it was early, so...yes the one-stall restroom on our floor does smell a lil burnt (I need a new curling iron. It wasn't my hair, u know how after so much product it's like it's still burning on the iron), but I'd take burnt over dookie anyday. If somebody is offended, they can go a restroom on another floor like I do when they bomb it.

But anyway....I have a neat lil style going on. And I'm done! Imma chill out w/ hair washing. I'll probably rollerset my hair tonight, lay it down in the morning w/ a scarf to chill out the set in the curls, then do this same lil side-part-under style I got going. I'm out of a headband and my hair is neat and protected from blowing in the wind. I'll probably grease my scalp over the weekend. But that's it! I'll still put curl wax on my edges at night htough.
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:lol: @ turning the office bathroom into a salon. Go, girl! :lol:
 
Sooo..my curlmart order is here and I have buyer's remorse. I can't believe I paid for these conditioners. I hope I really like them-- especially the CJ because it will be easier to get on the ground. These were serious impulse buys because they weren't even on my "to-try list". Too late now.

Now I have to decide which one to use first. Curl Junkie Curl Rehab or Bee Mine Bee-u-ti-ful Deep Conditioner.
 
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Just gave myself a 1/4" trim all around, and my hair feels healthy and delicious! :lick: *sigh* Too bad the boys woke up early from their nap, and ended up bogarding my whole shower time. I barely got to finish my hair, before my shower time ended up becoming Their bath time. Serves me right for not washing my hair on the weekend, when my Dh can keep them out of my hair...literally.:ohwell:
 
Embyra I love the twist and define cream too! I love that it doubles as a sealant and styler however, it is too expensive to be using half a tub a week :(. I tried using it as a sealer under Eco styler gel and it works well; no hard hair.
 
My hair is doing fairly well. Didn't expect to be able to do my usual updos so soon after my BC. Wondering why I didn't start my transition sooner. It's thick but it's a lot easier to handle than I was expecting. I think I am in :love2: with my hair.
 
Austro-Afrikana said:
Embyra I love the twist and define cream too! I love that it doubles as a sealant and styler however, it is too expensive to be using half a tub a week :(. I tried using it as a sealer under Eco styler gel and it works well; no hard hair.
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It's great isnt it! My hair is super fluffy still have definition
Smells great and gives Great moisture

I agree it is expensive for the tiny jar I think the 32oz is more cost effective if you know you use that product on a regular basis

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Yay! I'm so happy to finally be back to baggied bunning. Flashbacks of detangling nightmares with my transitioning hair made me afraid to lump my hair together in one bun. But, I've been sneaking up on it lately. I went from twists to 4 celie braids, to two buns and now, finally, a single bun. :yay: We'll see what the morning brings but, I think I'm good. And I'm happy about that. My retention was off the chain when I used to baggy bun. And, I'm feeling pretty good about my upcoming progress.:bdance:
 
Why did my son shove cotton swipes pads into my favorite hair gel???? :whyme: Like it's not the best gel ever, and Discontined!! :cry3:
 
Sharpened said:
I have come to the conclusion that in order to stay motivated to grow my hair long, I have to keep reading on the hair boards. I know what to do, but I just get lazy despite the fact that I do not do much to my hair. Sad... really, really sad…
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The boards and this one sister at work with natural hair. And she flat ironed this past week, I guess for Thanksgiving, and now I have to get back on track. No, not to catch up, but her hair was just so nice. :lick:
 
fasika said:
It's been 5 days since I washed my hair and I'm thrilled :look:. I'm really trying to break my habit of washing my hair multiple times a week :nono:. I've done that for over a decade, and I think it contributes to my hair woes (dryness, dullness and breakage). I'm trying to bring it to once a week only.
I'm hoping I can last until Monday for a full week!
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Now if I could just make myself wash my hair every 5 days! :ohwell:
 
hannan said:
I really thought I had reached terminal length for about a year prior to giving myself a good trim in the summer (i.e. hacking @ those see thru ends. I wadn't fooling anyone :lachen:). I lightly straightened this weekend and my hair's grown past the length pre-trim. Only thing I've been doing differently is keeping my freaking hands out of my hair throughout the week, partially because I ain't got time for alllladat :lol:. Hopefully, I'll be at my final goal length in around a year, isA.
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Grow, Baby, Grow! Glad to hear about your progress. :yep:
 
It's refreshing to know that after years of searching, I finally found a line that my hair likes. I can't get over that my PJism has finally been cured. Also, I am very content with the health of my hair... now I just have to get the length of my hair together.

Hate wearing my hair up though... but I can't stop playing in it when it is down.
 
kandake said:
I'm a slow grower. I'm almost two years natural and I'm not APL yet. I have at least 4 inches to go. I probably won't even make it to APL by my three year mark. That's factoring in the slow growth and trims. This is some bull...
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kandake, have you joined the APL 2013 Challenge?
 
Hair what is going on with you today. I'm taking care of you and you don't want to act right. You know what since you think you grown and can go wherever you feel like it then do you. I will give you your space and leave you alone.

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hair4romheaven said:
@ogama I tried both last year and my hair was so dry & my scalp said chick don't u ever do that again! Lol
Thank you for the suggestion. Any more ideas for a cheap natural co wash?
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hair4romheaven

I like Tresemme Naturals as well. I also like Aussie Moist and a few of the HE conditioners, but they have modified cones.

A timely article and some suggestions in the comments: http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/11/4-of-the-best-and-cheapest-conditioners-for-co-washing/
 
Too cute!

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Hope my hair doesn't get matted from working out with a hat on. Its been 3 days since I worked out & I haven't washed it yet. Eww. If I work out today then its gonna be a must. smh
 
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