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TwoSnapsUp, I had to buy one like this after I remodeled my bathroom, because the drain changed to one of those pop up type drains.
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I think Im going to switch to all Joico errythang. Just keep it simple.

I hope my ends thicken up.

I'm wondering if wearing a donut bun every day will do more harm than good. My ends are tucked away BUT I'm not sure if they will dry out; at the end of the day they feel okay (I always add extra butter to them). I dunno. It's such a convenient style.

Is it "using heat" if I use the blowdryer just to blast my scalp dry after a workout? I don't use a paddle brush or anything, just the blowdryer on low to dry my scalp.

I have got to get better at flext rod sets. Stop being lazy and use more flexi rods lol.

I don't know how to make curlformer/flexi rod sets last for more than one day. After I go to sleep, it's a wrap.

Everytime I get a compliment on how good my natural hair looks when flat ironed, I don't want to relax. But then I deal with two textures (heat straightened ends and new growth) and I wanna slap some relaxer on my head and call it a day. Decisions, decisions....

Im in a rambly mood. :drunk:
 
spellinto said:
bhndbrwneyes: Yes, I'm looking for an actual protein boost (treatment). I need something that will make a real impact in strengthening my strands (but won't make my hair super hard, safe enough to use weekly). I heard 2 Min is a light protein conditioner, but I'm glad it's stronger than AO GPB because that really did notthing for me :ohwell: Thanks for the suggestion, but I stay away from Nexxus products after a bad experience with one of their conditioners
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spellinto I have used Aphogee 2 Minute as a boost. It is stronger than AO GPB. GPB is more like a balancing dc to me. It has good protein and moisture. Aphogee 2 Minute is more protein and your hair may feel a bit dry...nothing that a good DC can't handle though.

I also like Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin Reconstructurizer. It is a leave in and a heat protectant as well. As a leave in, I like to spray it after I wash my hair, then put a moisturizing leave in on top. Too much will have your hair feeling dry, but you will notice a drastic decrease in small broken strands within the first one or two applications. :yep: I used to use this every two weeks. It's a great boost.

Right now I am using Komaza Protein Strengthener. It gives great strength without the hard/dry feel. I use this every 4-5 weeks. I'm due for one soon as a matter of fact.
 
tapioca_pudding 1. Joico is great. 2. Try wrapping your donut in silk. Or dont use one if you can help it. There are donutless-donut tutorials on Youtube. 3. Your last paragraph is my life :lol:


tapioca_pudding said:
I think Im going to switch to all Joico errythang. Just keep it simple.

I hope my ends thicken up.

I'm wondering if wearing a donut bun every day will do more harm than good. My ends are tucked away BUT I'm not sure if they will dry out; at the end of the day they feel okay (I always add extra butter to them). I dunno. It's such a convenient style.

Is it "using heat" if I use the blowdryer just to blast my scalp dry after a workout? I don't use a paddle brush or anything, just the blowdryer on low to dry my scalp.

I have got to get better at flext rod sets. Stop being lazy and use more flexi rods lol.

I don't know how to make curlformer/flexi rod sets last for more than one day. After I go to sleep, it's a wrap.

Everytime I get a compliment on how good my natural hair looks when flat ironed, I don't want to relax. But then I deal with two textures (heat straightened ends and new growth) and I wanna slap some relaxer on my head and call it a day. Decisions, decisions....

Im in a rambly mood. :drunk:
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My hair is a lint magnet today! What on earth is going on. It is like someone is throwing dryer lint at my head.

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Just finished flat ironing my hair and I hate it. My ends would not straighten, plus, I need a trim too. Going to wash this mess out and do a really good deep conditiong tomorrow.
 
I can't wait to cut my hair evenly in 5 to 7weeks from now. And from there I will try to cut once every year. I can't stand the fact that the front ends look so thin and the back is fine but my back is shorter. I don't like short hair but it grows back very quickly. I'm starting not to like curl formers because it doesn't tuck my ends in the way flexi rods do. I'm like three seconds from taking scissors and giving my front ends a 3 inch cut, I can't bare to look at my ends. The only reason why I did the curl formers was because SO wanted me to do so. They only last for like two days. I slept normal yesterday and the left front curls look chaotic. You have to sleep like a princes for it to last
 
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Froreal3 said:
spellinto I have used Aphogee 2 Minute as a boost. It is stronger than AO GPB. GPB is more like a balancing dc to me. It has good protein and moisture. Aphogee 2 Minute is more protein and your hair may feel a bit dry...nothing that a good DC can't handle though. I also like Aphogee Green Tea & Keratin Reconstructurizer. It is a leave in and a heat protectant as well. As a leave in, I like to spray it after I wash my hair, then put a moisturizing leave in on top. Too much will have your hair feeling dry, but you will notice a drastic decrease in small broken strands within the first one or two applications. :yep: I used to use this every two weeks. It's a great boost. Right now I am using Komaza Protein Strengthener. It gives great strength without the hard/dry feel. I use this every 4-5 weeks. I'm due for one soon as a matter of fact.
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Is there anywhere you can buy the komaza in stores?

NGraceO
 
SuchaLady no problem!!

Okay so the first few weeks I get minimal reversion... then after that I do get some reversion. I am fully natural but my ends are straight-ish from heat and prior BKTs. I have no issue with this, nor do I consider it "damage" as some may think.

I know ladies who are relaxed that still BKT with absolutely no issue.
 
SuchaLady I hear you!!! You should check out the BKT thread because there are some ladies who don't want the straight look, and they list which BKT they use which gives them great reversion, just extra smoothing.
 
The thing I hate about this indefinite stretch I'm doing is being presentable for events that I have to go
I have events this weekend AND next weekend and I cannot afford to get my hair done twice in 2 weeks nor should I ever use heat that often
I swear if I had nobody to see and I didn't have to look cute I would have no problem with this whatsoever because I'm not even vain like that

Also I want to get the design essentials treatment done now

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sharifeh I think the DE treatment would be the best option for you. You mentioned wanting straight hair while working out. From what I read your hair will be more humidity and sweat proof. Idk how you feel about headbands but they help alot too. I just didnt take this option because it wouldnt make sense to put the treatment on my hair while planning to do an actual BKT in a few months.


sharifeh said:
The thing I hate about this indefinite stretch I'm doing is being presentable for events that I have to go
I have events this weekend AND next weekend and I cannot afford to get my hair done twice in 2 weeks nor should I ever use heat that often
I swear if I had nobody to see and I didn't have to look cute I would have no problem with this whatsoever because I'm not even vain like that

Also I want to get the design essentials treatment done now

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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If I ever see anyone I know flat ironing their sons hair
I'm afraid I will be pulling them to one side and having a ill talk with them :lachen:
 
been in meetingscall day and my hair has like an inch of fuzz/static going on due to the hat i wore today...

i work with all yt pl...if i was around my ppl you know a fellow sistah would've pulled me to the side like girlll you may wanna brush that down or comb that...
no bob and sally are like hey lux... big smiles...smdh lol
 
I cut down a section of my hair and I don't care. A small section of my leave out from weaves was terribly heat damaged...I mean it stuck out like a sore thumb as if I relaxed a portion of my hair. I put the scissors to almost every strand that was beyond remedy and I don't care. It's small but noticeable only if you open up and seperate my hair. I don't see what I was holding on too. I know it's crazy because I will forever have a tiny patch of hair that is shorter than the rest but I couldn't stand to look at it anymore! ughhh.
 
TwoSnapsUp - Why? :huggle:

I have GOT to learn to stop needing control over my hair. It's okay if my braid out doesn't fall perfectly or looks a little "big". It's okay. I will be okay. One bad hair day will not kill me. It will be fine. Woo woo woo.
 
Happy happy joy joy! Wallybusturds had a garnier frutis moisture remedy 4 piece set for $9.88!!! I hope last night wasn't a fluke and this line works well for my tangle prone relaxed hair. After last nights Co wash my hair feels so good!!!
 
@tapioca_pudding I always get emotional when my new growth becomes difficult to manage. I'm only about 8 weeks post and am trying to stretch til the end of the year. My hair is all puffy, looks horrible. I don't look right with twists outs and braid outs and with major shrinkage, I look horrible with short hair. (I regret not taking care of my hair when it was APL and longer) All I can manage at this point is a puffy looking bun, which looks like I didn't feel like combing my hair.

I flat ironed today and the heat didn't flatten the roots at all. I can't wait until my hair is long enough to style better during these harder weeks.

I'm going to do what I did years ago when my hair was so short and I got tired of dealing with it: Let the ladies at the Dominican salon take care of it. It grew fast when they took care of it for me.

tapioca_pudding said:
@TwoSnapsUp - Why? :huggle:

I have GOT to learn to stop needing control over my hair. It's okay if my braid out doesn't fall perfectly or looks a little "big". It's okay. I will be okay. One bad hair day will not kill me. It will be fine. Woo woo woo.
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TwoSnapsUp I TOTALLY understand that stage where you hair wants to do it's own thing and you're not feelin it... Have you ever tried flexi rod sets or curlformers? They help hide newgrowth and last for a while. I really hope you find something that works for you... it can be hard but it's definitely doable. It takes trial and error for sure.
 
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