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I got the itch to wash and dc my hair which hasn't happened in a long time since my depression has been on full swing. Tonight I just felt like after doing manly like things such as washing my car I think I should do some ladylike things such as a good dc and then braid it up. The knots of a 8 month post hair is horrid. I will have to relax in May or I will have no hair left.

I'm also very happy to have a good mixture of good solid hair products. Like I know my stash and what it does and its like yea this is what good hair care is about lol. I need to get that Nairobi conditioner but the ton however that stuff is the business. I feel like I'm at my own salon when I can pump products into my nice little mixing bowl and be all cute. If only I had enough energy to sit under the dryer.:nono:
 
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Ok I'm officially vain. I fell off the porch yesterday and think my ankle is sprained. I can barely walk this morning but I'm sure as heck going to wash out this overnight pre-poo (castor oil on thinning spots and Shea butter on the rest of my hair), DC, and style before I go to the ER!! I refuse to look a mess.
 
I tried the ACV rinse. I didn't see anything special. No bounce, no spectacular shine....
I mixed 1oz ACV with 3oz distilled water, then got worried, poured out about 1 oz and added more water.
I rinsed, did not like how my hair felt and decided to try leaving it in. I want to try again but don't know if I need more concentration or more dilution.
 
I LOVE protein treatments. My hair loves them too. I used to be one of those naturals that were all moisture (following in line with the status quo) and now my hair just thrives with protein.
 
SuchaLady said:
My hair is underprocessed :sad: I'm more than likely just going to leave it. Doing a corrective is probably more damaging than dealing with it. What do you all suggest?
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I underprocessed once and it was bad. Cause me a lot of breakage. The bad of my hair didn't take at all. I did a corrective with no problems. I did wait 9 weeks though. If its just texlaxed I'd leave it but don't give yourself a set back either way. Also when I did the corrective I did my new growth then the underprocessed part for a min or 2.

Sorry didn't see you decided what you're gonna do :)
 
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Enyo said:
Ok I'm officially vain. I fell off the porch yesterday and think my ankle is sprained. I can barely walk this morning but I'm sure as heck going to wash out this overnight pre-poo (castor oil on thinning spots and Shea butter on the rest of my hair), DC, and style before I go to the ER!! I refuse to look a mess.
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Enyo
An older (think Golden Girls) friend of mine used to tell my that I should look my absolute best, when I'm feeling my worst. A while back, I was in the hospital for several weeks. I made sure I had my mom bring my satin wrap, satin sponge rollers, and leave-in. Lol. My mom was like: :nono: you serious?

A few months ago, I also hurt my ankle and had to go to the ER. Before I left the house, I polished my finger and toe nails! (only a nail fanatic will understand...) :spinning:
 
Incognitus Yes, ma'm I agree! I had a few personal blips lately and I started wearing make-up and styling my hair again. I'm glad I took the time to groom myself because I have to wear a wrap and a splint for a week. I feel better knowing that my hair is done for the week so I do not have to bother with it. It's bad enough to be on crutches with a splint - there is no need to have messed up hair.
 
Enyo Heal up quickly!

It took me THREE HOURS to put these culformers in. My hair better be the cutest thing anyone has ever seen because that is just ridiculous for an out style.
 
NappyNelle said:
@Enyo Heal up quickly!

It took me THREE HOURS to put these culformers in. My hair better be the cutest thing anyone has ever seen because that is just ridiculous for an out style.
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How many did you use? I haven't even started yet. I plan to use them for a blow-out-like stretch (for twist-outs/buns/etc). I'm determined to find heatless alternatives for spring styles :yep:.
 
NappyNelle Thanks! Oh, and I love my curlformers. Was this your first time? You will get faster once you get used to it - especially if you decide to invest in 2-3 more hooks, so you can rapid fire those suckas into your hair.
 
virtuenow said:
How many did you use? I haven't even started yet. I plan to use them for a blow-out-like stretch (for twist-outs/buns/etc). I'm determined to find heatless alternatives for spring styles :yep:.
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virtuenow These will definitely work without heat. I used exactly 52 curlformers. :lol: (That's all I bought!)

Enyo said:
NappyNelle Thanks! Oh, and I love my curlformers. Was this your first time? You will get faster once you get used to it - especially if you decide to invest in 2-3 more hooks, so you can rapid fire those suckas into your hair.
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Enyo So that's why it came with two hooks?! :spinning::spinning: This was my first time and I practiced beforehand and everything!
 
Using this Spring Break to test out a few new hair products. Reviewed Beautiful Texture's Deep Conditioner on my blog, now I'm trying organic coconut oil as an overnight deep conditioner. So far, the coconut oil feels really luxurious on my hair. It makes my hair feel soft and "velvety" and gives my hair incredible shine! I hope this helps strengthen and moisturize my hair too...my strands have been a bit frizzy and *bleh* these days.
 
@Enyo, I bought the Ebay brand, and it has four hooks. So do you pre-hook w/all four and that makes it faster? If so, thanks so much. I was planning on using just one of the hooks tonight. This is kind of like my self sew-ins. I pre-thread at least five needles and it goes so much faster than using just one needle. Why didn't I think of this. Glad I stopped by. Oh, only have 48 curlformers, and thick hair-- so I hope this is enough to fit my head.
 
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I for one cannot wait for the warmer months. This winter has been hard on my hair like all winters prior. I will say that breakage hasn't been as bad like other winter seasons, but combating cold air and dry heat is always an issue.

Shedding excluded, breakage is so freaking annoying. I notice that in the summer months, the warm moist air is an ideal environment for my hair. June-Oct 2012, I retained about 3.8 inches of hair growth. However, from Oct 2012-to present, only only manged to retain 2 inches, BARELY. That's a longer period of time for growth yet a significant amount broke off.

I gained 5 pounds this winter season too. But that's another issue :lol:
 
Incognitus said:
I just stumbled upon an 18 PAGE thread on whether or not OP could claim SL. :lachen: That thread was CRAZY!
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lololoo for real? I'm curious to know what cld possibly be said in a length check thread.

It kills me when I see threads asking if they can claim a certain length. I'm not asking anyones opinion about my length. If I say I'm that length then I'm that length. lol!
 
Well my crochet weave project failed, but I made it work(has to sew it in :nono: ) Now it's time to order some more Rosewater/glycerin spray.
 
I need to get used to my hair being this short again.
I'm happy I BC'ed when I wear my hair out, but when it is in twists..I feel some kind of way.
Luckily I know that by the end of the year,I'll be APL..GW.
 
My friend from work keeps trying to give me hair tips (we have similar lengths and textures, hers is a bit longer but its more silky than mine). And told me i should use vidall sassoon instead of AO cause it makes her hair feel really good. Even though i told her I could only use stuff that complies with the CG method. She said she would bring me some to work anyway.

The only difference being I know she isnt malicious in anyway she just wants to help but shes so forward about it I duno how to just be like LOOK. I tried she tlked over me hahaha.
 
hnntrr said:
My friend from work keeps trying to give me hair tips (we have similar lengths and textures, hers is a bit longer but its more silky than mine). And told me i should use vidall sassoon instead of AO cause it makes her hair feel really good. Even though i told her I could only use stuff that complies with the CG method. She said she would bring me some to work anyway.

The only difference being I know she isnt malicious in anyway she just wants to help but shes so forward about it I duno how to just be like LOOK. I tried she tlked over me hahaha.
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And when she brings it to you, just say, "I guess you didn't understand me, but I'm only using products in the CG method, but I'll be sure to let you know if I decide to change my mind".

And if she continues to debate, just continue to repeat, "Well like I said, I'm a Curly Girl for now".
 
DC'd for the first time in ages. Although I was on the fence about the conditioner I used, the process of DCing itself made me realize i need to start doing it weekly again.
 
Haven't been using moisturizer lately just a liquid leave in on wash day then sealing the rest of the week until next wash day. Not even S-curl is doing it for me anymore. Maybe I should try diluting one of my moisturizers/conditioners with water.
 
I've been to this salon about 4 times in two years.

Showed up for a correction relaxer and the guy was trying to take credit for all my work!

He's talking to his client; "see her hair over there? She's been coming to me and doing what I say and see how long her hair is?"

I'm like - puleese I only go there for touch-ups! AND he is constantly asking what I do but then in the same breathe wants to tell me my hair texture is going to change if I
1. consistanly use design essentials sensitive scalp (he wants me to switch every other relaxer touch up with some other 'probably cheaper' relaxer
2. Wait too long in between touch ups

Stretching has been working for me and I will continue to do them. The only reason I relaxed so soon this time is because I tried to do my own relaxer last time and under processed my hair. I knew that I could stand slight overlap this time.

*sigh.... I think I'm going to have to find a new salon. :ohwell:
anyway. I didn't realize I had so much to say!! but I feel better now :)
 
Despite my extraordinary lack of skills, and my disappointment last night, my hair looks cute! I knew my curlformer set wouldn't look as thick and full as bajandoc86's or Naptural85 but DANG, I thought my naturalness would held to give me big hair! But nope... my fine strands with medium-low density had me feeling bald last night. :lol:

After tons of fluffying, a bit of stretching, and whipping my hair, I have more body and bounce. I decided to wear a beret, too. I will try culrformers again, but only if it's faster than this past time.
 
MsDee14 Ahhh you're fully natural now!!! I am so late but CONGRATULATIONS!!! :party: :party: :party:

virtuenow said:
@Enyo, I bought the Ebay brand, and it has four hooks. So do you pre-hook w/all four and that makes it faster? If so, thanks so much. I was planning on using just one of the hooks tonight. This is kind of like my self sew-ins. I pre-thread at least five needles and it goes so much faster than using just one needle. Why didn't I think of this. Glad I stopped by. Oh, only have 48 curlformers, and thick hair-- so I hope this is enough to fit my head.
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virtuenow How did it go?! Your hair is twice as thick as mine.
 
I have normal porosity hair...wondering if a steamer would be beneficial for me. I had one which broke after the first use. I LOVED how my hair felt, and I want another one. This revelation that I have normal porosity hair (via Live Curly Live Free Hair Analysis) has me all confused.
 
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