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SunySydeofLyfe said:
I love it! I have been using it so sparingly because of the price...so the Miracle 7 from Sallys has been a nice replacement and I got it on sale so that was a plus and with both a little goes a long way. I have no trouble with combing or shedding or tangling. Makes my hair super soft!!!
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I saw it at Target but the ingredient list turned me off. I'm not on an all natural regimen but the Darcy Botanicals I've been using for about a year now works wonderful so I probably won't give it up. Plus, I can use it on my 10 yr old dd's hair too.

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KiWiStyle said:
I saw it at Target but the ingredient list turned me off. I'm not on an all natural regimen but the Darcy Botanicals I've been using for about a year now works wonderful so I probably won't give it up. Plus, I can use it on my 10 yr old dd's hair too.

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Darcy goes on the list...:)
 
shortdub78

I agree with KiWiStyle I have 4 Flat Irons.....Dont Ask :nono:......and My Sedu Irons are my fav. I have the classic 1 inch Sedu Pro Flat iron, the 1 inch Sedu Revolution and the Sedu Revolution Mini Iron......& I love them to peices. My siggy pic is the result of all three. I use my mini Revolution on my roots, My Sedu Pro at 320 on my length to straighten and curled with my Sedu Revolution at 340 and I only did one pass with each iron. I usually use my full size Sedu Revolution as a curling iron because it works out better for me. Do you need all three? Nope, but I got em' and love em' :lachen:. If you want a universal one though the Full Size Revolution is the way to go.

Cattypus1 and KiWiStyle

So we all cowashin' today? I guess were all going to have silky smooth air dried hair tomorrow :happydance:.
 
KiWiStyle said:
Um, I know what can give you smooth air dried hair but I'm not telling you :-).

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I haven't been keeping up with the thread so I'm sure I've missed some juicy stuff somewhere down the line but do tell. What can give smooth air dried hair? KiWiStyle :look: ETA: Wait a minute, are you speaking of a fresh TU? :giggle:
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
shortdub78

I agree with KiWiStyle I have 4 Flat Irons.....Dont Ask :nono:......and My Sedu Irons are my fav. I have the classic 1 inch Sedu Pro Flat iron, the 1 inch Sedu Revolution and the Sedu Revolution Mini Iron......& I love them to peices. My siggy pic is the result of all three. I use my mini Revolution on my roots, My Sedu Pro at 320 on my length to straighten and curled with my Sedu Revolution at 340 and I only did one pass with each iron. I usually use my full size Sedu Revolution as a curling iron because it works out better for me. Do you need all three? Nope, but I got em' and love em' :lachen:. If you want a universal one though the Full Size Revolution is the way to go.

Cattypus1 and KiWiStyle

So we all cowashin' today? I guess were all going to have silky smooth air dried hair tomorrow :happydance:.
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Girl, you are something else, lol! Four flat irons?!?!

shortdub78 I told you it can be used as a curler.

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divachyk said:
I haven't been keeping up with the thread so I'm sure I've missed some juicy stuff somewhere down the line but do tell. What can give smooth air dried hair? KiWiStyle :look: ETA: Wait a minute, are you speaking of a fresh TU? :giggle:
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divachyk it's simple...so simple y'll are going to think I'm lying. I only use the Darcy Botanicals Daily Leave-in and air dry using the scarf method.

And if I really wanted to be fancy I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I don't use it because I don't have to for silky air dried hair and because I avoid cones on a daily basis. When I'm deep in my stretch I use Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Daily Treatment. The PM Super Skinny line flattens hair, thus the name "super skinny".

I plan to CW tomorrow, I'll post a picture of my hair before I add my moisturizer and oil. Now keep in mind I'm neither bone-laxed or tex-laxed.

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@Cattypus1

Awesome girl! I'm under the dryer DC'in as I type. I got lazy and took a nap. I seriously LOVE summer break. I'm gonna be sad in August when I have to go back to work. I love the kiddo's, but mid-day naps are the BIDNESS! :lachen: and *LE SIGH!

Also, Do you detangle in or out the shower? I'm in shower detangler, I don't have the patience to do it outside the shower :lol:
 
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I finished DC'in and cowashing hours ago, but wanted to come back post my hair as it air dries. I love how shiny and smooth it is :lick:. Gotta love air drying:).

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Cattypus1 said:
Co wash, done...detangling, done...check out the shed hairs
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What do you account to the less shed hairs? My hair sheds significantly less these days and I contribute it to either the change in season OR NJOY'S growth oil.

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I won't be M&S this morning because I woke up with soft and cool to the touch hair. I last M&S yesterday morning. Here lately, my hair is outdoors ready. I literally I can get up and go but I chose to use my Jibere baby brush to perfect my edges.

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EnExitStageLeft said:
@Cattypus1

Awesome girl! I'm under the dryer DC'in as I type. I got lazy and took a nap. I seriously LOVE summer break. I'm gonna be sad in August when I have to go back to work. I love the kiddo's, but mid-day naps are the BIDNESS! :lachen: and *LE SIGH!

Also, Do you detangle in or out the shower? I'm in shower detangler, I don't have the patience to do it outside the shower :lol:
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I'm an out of the shower detangler. In fact, my hair is at least 50% (if you can measure such a thing) dry before I do any detangling. I don't rough it up when I cleanse or shampoo so its not a big deal after i apply my leave-ins and styling gel. Summer Break...today is the last day of school here in the Ville, where are you?
 
xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft

I had to share this with the comediennes from this weekend...this morning's conversation with my CH (Crazy Husband)...
Scene 1, Act 1
CH is in bed asleep meanwhile I am in the bathroom getting ready for work. The conversation goes like this:
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Reminder, he is still asleep!)
Me: What did you say?
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Still in La-La land)
Me: What?
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Now almost awake)
Me: Donate what to the shelter?
CH: Weren't you talking?(Fully awake-still crazy though)
Me: No.
CH: (Now laughing out loud) I though you were asking me what to do with all those hair products. (Now fully engulfed in laughing at me and himself). I was suggesting that you donate them to the women's shelter.
This is not a bad idea...I just find it hilarious that he was dreaming about my stash! He's really addicted too, he just tries to pretend its all me.
Any who...enjoy your day, ladies. Happy hair growing!
 
Cattypus1 said:
xu93texas KiWiStyle shortdub78 yoli184 Altruisticoam EnExitStageLeft

I had to share this with the comediennes from this weekend...this morning's conversation with my CH (Crazy Husband)...
Scene 1, Act 1
CH is in bed asleep meanwhile I am in the bathroom getting ready for work. The conversation goes like this:
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Reminder, he is still asleep!)
Me: What did you say?
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Still in La-La land)
Me: What?
CH: Donate them to the shelter. (Now almost awake)
Me: Donate what to the shelter?
CH: Weren't you talking?(Fully awake-still crazy though)
Me: No.
CH: (Now laughing out loud) I though you were asking me what to do with all those hair products. (Now fully engulfed in laughing at me and himself). I was suggesting that you donate them to the women's shelter.
This is not a bad idea...I just find it hilarious that he was dreaming about my stash! He's really addicted too, he just tries to pretend its all me.
Any who...enjoy your day, ladies. Happy hair growing!
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LMBO!! Your CH is on to something! We should all donate our unwanted products to a women's shelter...the Lord was speaking thru your man :-)

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KiWiStyle said:
LMBO!! Your CH is on to something! We should all donate our unwanted products to a women's shelter...the Lord was speaking thru your man :-)

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Cattypus1
Well he got my morning going! :lachen: was he yelling in his sleep? :lachen:

that is a good idea! because got a lot of stuff that i am too scared to use. i can give it to the ladies at PADS. i usually give my stuff to my friend or my mother.

speaking of hair products, my order will be at my front door tomorrow! so i will be able to wash my hair this weekend! YES!
 
freckledface said:
Look at all that hurr! Why do you do your ponytail like that. I've never seen it done before
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freckledface

I'm texlaxed/Texturized so trying to air dry loosely is a like asking my hair to knot up and tangle around itself. So I band my ponytail to keep it stretched and detangled. It also stretches out my new growth when I'm deep into my stretch, so I never have to deal with "shrunken" air dried hair.
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
freckledface

I'm texlaxed/Texturized so trying to air dry loosely is a like asking my hair to knot up and tangle around itself. So I band my ponytail to keep it stretched and detangled. It also stretches out my new growth when I'm deep into my stretch, so I never have to deal with "shrunken" air dried hair.
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Thank you. That's a great idea. I may have to try
 
mschristine Mande30

Hey buddies!!! I have been out the loop for too long!! I just wrapped up another school year, began my summer vacation with travel only to come home to training and workshops, a sista is tired..... Anywho, on the hair front things are not going so well. I did a self relaxer on May 18th. It went well, but I think I may have gotten it too straight and I experienced some breakage. I cannot have another setback!!! I'm not sure if the breakage was a result of the stretch or the relaxer.

I have self-relaxed previously with no problems, but I'm just not sure. I now plan to nurse those areas for the next 10 weeks. I realized that I did not incorporate any protein in my routine after that first protein overload we all experienced around the same time. So I will tweak my routine and see if that helps.

I also need to post my results pics. I have been so busy and it takes a little extra effort to upload pictures. But I have one of those length check t-shirts and I am fully on line 2 approaching line 3. Line 5 is APL for me, so my goal is to be a healthy full APL by Dec 2013. I think I'm on my way.
 
klsjackson said:
@mschristine @Mande30

Hey buddies!!! I have been out the loop for too long!! I just wrapped up another school year, began my summer vacation with travel only to come home to training and workshops, a sista is tired..... Anywho, on the hair front things are not going so well. I did a self relaxer on May 18th. It went well, but I think I may have gotten it too straight and I experienced some breakage. I cannot have another setback!!! I'm not sure if the breakage was a result of the stretch or the relaxer.

I have self-relaxed previously with no problems, but I'm just not sure. I now plan to nurse those areas for the next 10 weeks. I realized that I did not incorporate any protein in my routine after that first protein overload we all experienced around the same time. So I will tweak my routine and see if that helps.

I also need to post my results pics. I have been so busy and it takes a little extra effort to upload pictures. But I have one of those length check t-shirts and I am fully on line 2 approaching line 3. Line 5 is APL for me, so my goal is to be a healthy full APL by Dec 2013. I think I'm on my way.
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klsjackson

You and I both have been out of the loop. My mom worked in the school system, so I fully understand about the workshops. It seemed everytime that I turned around she had to go to another workshop.

I wholeheartedly understand about not wanting another setback. I hope that you can determine, if at all possible, what exactly caused the breakage, so you can correct it. Did you incorporte any protein at all, especially before or during your relaxer?

After our overload I was skeptical about using anything, but I decided to use a moderate protein (Aphogee 2 min) once every month. That worked out very well for me. (Absolutely, no more heavy proteins) But then again, I do use EVCO everyday, which has really helped my protein retention.

I have decided to stop my length check sessions. I was getting way too obsessed, even to the point that I did not want to dust/trim.

Since I have my hair down everyday, I have to really watch what I do (no direct heat at all can ever come in contact with my strands). In addition I have to have a reguar dust/trim schedule. My length obsession was posing a serious threat to this. I tossed my "home made" length check shirt. Also, always wearing my hair curly (twist or braid outs, rolled at the ends) hides my length from myself.
 
The bf noticed AND COMMENTED on the fact that my hair is getting longer! That made my night yall. I am also pretty pleased that my hair is growing into a reasonable and cute bob shape.
 
Can I join y'all?? This thread is nutz you guys are hilarious... I am 16 weeks post and really intrigued by the Nairobi products... Looking to try any more reviews on it? Is the Nairobi Pamper better than the Nairobi regular relaxer? Thx ladies
 
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