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itismehmmkay said:
Back in headbands so I'll leave my hair tf alone during the day. I'm loving how greasing my scalp has my hair looking shiny. And I lay my edges down w/ that curl wax at night so they looking right too. Hair looks good.

I was going to try and go for 2wks, but I actually need a mini retouch. There's an area on the side that I guess I didn't quite get and it's trying to cause some breakage.
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you got me wanting to relax! i am trying my best to wait until Christmas. i think i might just break down. i may start the New Year off with stretching anyway, since i still need to figure out a protective style when this baby comes. i told ya'll i don't want to look a hot mess in the hospital! :lol:
 
shortdub78 said:
you got me wanting to relax! i am trying my best to wait until Christmas. i think i might just break down. i may start the New Year off with stretching anyway, since i still need to figure out a protective style when this baby comes. i told ya'll i don't want to look a hot mess in the hospital! :lol:
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Girl, I cannot play w/ retouches anymore. I can't stretch. I think it's moreso b/c my hair is short and I wear it down/out and u know mess with it. Maybe when my hair is longer, I'll think about it, but as soon as I feel something I just go ahead and put some chemicals on it lol. And it's probably more frequent than LHCF would bless, but it's helps me grow this cut(s) out alot. Plus, I use an applicator tube and I dilute it down w/ olive oil (mostly so the relaxer will have a consistency that pours in the tube), so I don't see any effects of overprocessing.


And yes, I hope for my next pregnancy I can wear a ponytail cause that 3mth old full sew-in I had was not it :nono:

Do you bun?
 
To pibbs or Not to pibbs....that is the question! Might have to bite the bullet, tired of using a butter knife to adjust the temp on my Golden Hot bonnet dryer!:look:
 
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Quick question for those that use Affirm where are you buying it if you self relax? I just can't bear to use ORS again and feel I need to use something a bit better. I want my hair to actually be relaxed. TIA
 
Sigh...I am really having a like dislike relationship with my hair right ow and dislike is winning o_O

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GoddessMaker said:
Quick question for those that use Affirm where are you buying it if you self relax? I just can't bear to use ORS again and feel I need to use something a bit better. I want my hair to actually be relaxed. TIA
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GoddessMaker
Irbysbeautysupply.com is having a closeout sale on the old formula relaxer, neutralizing shampoo and scalp base. Hopefully there is some left for you after me posting this and the public seeing it lol.

Beautyofnewyork.com, ensleybeautysupply.com, and ebay(they have good deals on the whole system).
 
You know what? I think mn works. I used it in July/August and had really good growth. Stopped after my September touch up and only had 0.3 inches by 4 weeks post. Started again and at 9 weeks post I have an inch. I actually measured meticulously during this period. Guess who my new best friend is?
 
itismehmmkay said:
Girl, I cannot play w/ retouches anymore. I can't stretch. I think it's moreso b/c my hair is short and I wear it down/out and u know mess with it. Maybe when my hair is longer, I'll think about it, but as soon as I feel something I just go ahead and put some chemicals on it lol. And it's probably more frequent than LHCF would bless, but it's helps me grow this cut(s) out alot. Plus, I use an applicator tube and I dilute it down w/ olive oil (mostly so the relaxer will have a consistency that pours in the tube), so
I don't see any effects of overprocessing.


And yes, I hope for my next pregnancy I can wear a ponytail cause that 3mth old full sew-in I had was not it :nono:

Do you bun?
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itismehmmkay

yes i bun daily. it doesn't look anything special i just twist my hair and use my spin pin. i do get jazzy with hair candy though. it's in a bun right now. i am having a scheduled c-section. i thought about just bunning it while i'm in the hospital, but i like to wash my hair twice a week. i just don't see me getting in and out of the shower to wash and dc my hair, trying to recover from surgery and take care of a new baby. that dc'ing on dry hair was not the business for me. i thought about crotchet braids, but i don't want a weave look. i just want my hair braided.
 
shortdub78 said:
itismehmmkay

yes i bun daily. it doesn't look anything special i just twist my hair and use my spin pin. i do get jazzy with hair candy though. it's in a bun right now. i am having a scheduled c-section. i thought about just bunning it while i'm in the hospital, but i like to wash my hair twice a week. i just don't see me getting in and out of the shower to wash and dc my hair, trying to recover from surgery and take care of a new baby. that dc'ing on dry hair was not the business for me. i thought about crotchet braids, but i don't want a weave look. i just want my hair braided.
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Yea I can totally see not wanting a weave look. I just recently went to less frequent washing. I'm thinking that by the time I have hair long enough for just a simple bun or a french braid, I'll probably definitely be a less frequent one. And just grease my scalp or whatever nightly...refresh bun, braid, and edges. Damn, I'd love that and can't wait.

And you talking about your own hair braided? That would be cute. Some braids and twists to your own hair and then just bun it during that recovery period.
 
Got my hair done yesterday (avatar pic) and my hairdresser said mg hair is very healthy. I allowed her to cut about an inch and a half because I felt like my ends really needed it. I was scared because I have been neglecting my hair this year and I thought I had more damage.

My hair got that swang today. DH won't stop touching it and complimenting me. I probably won't see her again till march or April.

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BostonMaria said:
Got my hair done yesterday (avatar pic) and my hairdresser said mg hair is very healthy. I allowed her to cut about an inch and a half because I felt like my ends really needed it. I was scared because I have been neglecting my hair this year and I thought I had more damage.

My hair got that swang today. DH won't stop touching it and complimenting me. I probably won't see her again till march or April.

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you go girl!
Love your album ,
The whole family have gorgeous hair !
 
Just put a ruler to my head. So...my nape just needs 9 inches or so to be APL. If I got an inch a month, I'd be about that by my 10-yr anniversary here. I'm seriously thinking about shooting for at least APL next year. Oh...my nape is basically almost shaved down. I'm in the MR challenge, doing vitamins, and doing a castor oil and sulfur 8 mix. I really wish I could do the MN, but it interferes with my regular retouches and I'd sure hate to have a shedding setback like some.
 
I have so many new products that I am no longer eager to try; Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Conditoner stole my heart, my new boo. :sad: The Macadamia Oil version really surprised me too, that's my side piece. :lol: I feel like going to my 24hr SDM and buying up both, I fell in love HARD. :nono: I know I've talked about this before but I can't get enough of both of them, I only wish they sold big bottles of the stuff. I honestly can't wait to wash my hair just to use these 2 products, I think this will keep my PJ habits at bay for good - never thought I'd ever say that.
 
I love my hair.

I got bored and dyed it. It fell out. It is growing back.

My roommate claims she's never seen hair 'like that" before. At least 4 times a week. She's lived here for months. I guess she's never looked in the mirror.

This is what happens when the exceptional negro from a small family meets another black woman.
 
6 inches to WL. I've grown and retained .75 in so far this month. I have to remember what's possible when I really take care of my hair and most importantly my health. Just need to stay focused and consistent and not get bored.
 
APrayer4Hair said:
My mom just returned from a trip to Italy with some authentic olive oil :lick: I will be "nippin" into that for my hair
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Noooo what i waste ,i have 2 bottles of italian EVOO (50$) and it's sooo delicious in salads,veggies,fresh bread i love Evoo..
 
Looks like the ACV worked.:yep: Irritation and flakes are gone except in my problem spot but its vastly decreased there, my hair is the softest and smoothest it's been in a while, shine and bounce seem to be back and my scalp feels a lot cleaner than it did on my last wash day. I will do another ACV rinse on my next wash day and see what that does but I'm happy for now.:grin:
 
I had a momentary lapse of judgement when I decided to co-wash this morning. It was way too cold for that.

OT: Someone brought their baby to school today. We're in the library, people are studying, your baby is crying, you need to leave.
 
I started one large cornrow around the perimeter of my hair, but got stuck three-quarters of the way through. I couldn't figure out how to braid forward. I want to get that and the flat twist down. My flat twist looks insane.
 
Should I get a keratin treatment, or can I use ORS hair mayo then follow it up with cantu super shine/hot oil treatment and get the same results?


Cantu intructions: (oil added)
Apply too damp, not wet, hair. Apply a generous amount of product onto frizzy or distressed area. Wrap hair in a warm, wet towel. Leave on towel for up to 20 minutes. Comb through for even distribution. Style as usual.

I wanna know now so I can get keratin treatment kit early if I have to.

Also how long do I have to wait after a relaxer before doing this?
 
Tried Crece Pelo leave in for the first time today. I used it as a moisturizer on dry hair and loved it the smell is a lil strong but it made my hair baby soft
 
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