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naija24 said:
Well y'all convinced me. I'll buy shampoo and conditioner and wash it tonight. There's a Sally's close by my new place.

I'm guessing I did scratch a pimple. Scalp pimples my god!! Never in my life...
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Make sure you watch some videos on caring for hair while in a weave. Make sure to DC your weave hair. MileHighDiva has some great recommendations.


Witch Hazel is very drying. Use it sparingly. You can dry out your hair and scalp. Be careful.

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Saw a product in Target for creating faux bobs (by Conair or Goody or Scunci - don't remember exactly which company it was) and decided to DIY it with my elastic headbands I had at home already.
I don't know why I hadn't done this sooner! It helped me corral my big beautiful fluff into a little faux bob for the day. I'd never been able to get a decent looking faux bob (even on newly relaxed hair) but seeing that product made it possible. Faux bobs will now be making it into the transition hairstyle rotation when my hair needs a break from buns.

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rileypak said:
Saw a product in Target for creating faux bobs (by Conair or Goody or Scunci - don't remember exactly which company it was) and decided to DIY it with my elastic headbands I had at home already.
I don't know why I hadn't done this sooner! It helped me corral my big beautiful fluff into a little faux bob for the day. I'd never been able to get a decent looking faux bob (even on newly relaxed hair) but seeing that product made it possible. Faux bobs will now be making it into the transition hairstyle rotation when my hair needs a break from buns.

ETA - pics!
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That's really cute. I never thought of that.
 
If I cowash my hair in braids do I have to detangle? Hmmm I really want/need to cowash, but I dont want to manipulate my hair too much
 
rileypak said:
Saw a product in Target for creating faux bobs (by Conair or Goody or Scunci - don't remember exactly which company it was) and decided to DIY it with my elastic headbands I had at home already.
I don't know why I hadn't done this sooner! It helped me corral my big beautiful fluff into a little faux bob for the day. I'd never been able to get a decent looking faux bob (even on newly relaxed hair) but seeing that product made it possible. Faux bobs will now be making it into the transition hairstyle rotation when my hair needs a break from buns.

ETA - pics!
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This is cute!

This is how I wear my puff, tucked under.

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So I got some shampoo and conditioner from sallys today after work with a hair dye applicator bottle. Did the usual wash but between my tracks and I didn't skimp on the shampoo.

My hair and scalp feel AMAZE!! Thanks y'all.

I also made an appt to take out my weave next week at 7 weeks. I feel like I could maybe go another 3-4 weeks if I wash weekly but idk...I do miss my hair and my tracks need to be tightened. I have maybe an inch of new growth under my tracks and almost an inch of additional new growth braided up. Ready to rock flowy hair for a week!!
 
naija24 said:
Girl you scaring me, DoDo. Do you think I have a scalp infection?? I'll take it out tonight :O Now I'm terrified. Idk why the back is itching so much. I've only had it in for 6 weeks. The rest of my hair is fine.

And I just tried the witch hazel and it's legit not working.And I wasn't skimping on it either.

I'll just call and see if I can get the same girl who put it to take it out. I wanted to hold out until next week at the earliest but I guess that's not an option now :(
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naija24

I just think it would be a good idea to see for yourself what is going on under there. Even if I get a tiny abrasion on my scalp from scratching my fingers won't come back with blood. Also, I worry that it may not be good for your follicles. I feel you have a reasonable length goal that can be accomplished in one year and I am rooting for you.

ETA: I am glad your scalp is feeling better! :yay:
 
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I wish I knew how to braid my hair. I need someone to put cornrows in a beehive to rock under my wigs. My appt. for my next install of crochet braids isn't until 6/3. I may have to hit up one of these African braiding places tomorrow.

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Urban said:
I washed my hair with some of the original Creme of Nature shampoo. I still for the life of me cannot understand why that formula was changed. I can't. Best shampoo hands down. My hair immediately softened, the itching I had subsided. Nothing but strong, clean, moisturized hair afterwards *le sigh*
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I'm jealous! Where the heck are people still finding this shampoo? I low key believe it's still being made but only being distributed to ahem "certain" bss owners:look:....yup a conspiracy theory on shampoo:lachen:.
I saw some recently at a "hood store" and bss passing through Texas, the bottles looked brand spanking new, but I told myself they were probably old and didn't buy any.
 
Man, a sensitive scalp relaxer is anything but sensitive to my scalp:nono:. I love the straight results, but I think it's time I go back to lye.
 
Destiny9109 said:
I'm jealous! Where the heck are people still finding this shampoo? I low key believe it's still being made but only being distributed to ahem "certain" bss owners:look:....yup a conspiracy theory on shampoo:lachen:.
I saw some recently at a "hood store" and bss passing through Texas, the bottles looked brand spanking new, but I told myself they were probably old and didn't buy any.
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Where in Texas?
 
First time wearing mini twists since September... I missed them. I'll probably wear them all summer instead of getting braid extensions
 
I want Senegalese twists so bad, but I'm scared my edges are going to suffer. I haven't had extensions in about 7-8 years, but I want to change that soon! A long wash day makes me realize I need a break from my hair sometimes.
 
PerFicMsFit said:
I want Senegalese twists so bad, but I'm scared my edges are going to suffer. I haven't had extensions in about 7-8 years, but I want to change that soon! A long wash day makes me realize I need a break from my hair sometimes.
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@perficmisfit

I was wondering why is your wash day so long? How has your regimen been working for you? Are you relaxed/transitioning? I was just curious.
 
silverbuttons said:
I need some opinions, but didn't want to make any thread. Based on this old and blurry picture of my hair.. how long will it take me to get to MBL and WL ladies? Assuming I get the average amount of growth.

I'm taking out my weave in a week! Really excited about seeing where my hair is.
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silverbuttons - I'd say WL by the end of the year, specially as your hair isn't truly straight! :spinning:
 
ManeStreet said:
@perficmisfit

I was wondering why is your wash day so long? How has your regimen been working for you? Are you relaxed/transitioning? I was just curious.
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ManeStreet

This wash day is so long only because I haven't clarified since my last relaxer, which was 6 weeks ago. Also, I need a protein treatment because this week I noticed an increase in broken/shed hairs and my hair isn't accepting and holding on to much moisture. My last protein treatment was 5 weeks ago at 1 week post relaxer. According to my last two relaxer stretches, this is around the time where my hair is begging for protein. Lastly, I love the curls I get from rollersets! Check out my results from 3 weeks ago below!

I am still in the process of building my regimen but so far, so good. My hair feels healthy and I am retaining length, but I am in the process of gradually trimming away bleached and permanently colored ends. I did that pre-LHCF. Forgive me! Hahaha!

I am relaxed, but I stretch for about 13-15 weeks.
 

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Flexi rods give me really cute waves but even with setting lotion it doesnt last.

Gonna go back to miss jessies pillow soft curls and see how that works.

I want those soft waves to be my summer hair style. Gotta use end papers with the flexi rods too.

Magnetic rollers leave my hair moist but flexi rods.. man my hair is dry after I set. Maybe its the rubber?
 
I've been adding a little color to my shampoo & conditioner, and my color is holding up just fine! I'm happy about it! Reds are notoriously hard to upkeep. The color just washes strait down the drain.
 
Destiny9109, salon products are drying to my scalp, thus I have to wash no later than a week after my TU. I make sure I use an oil mix on my scalp days after TU leading up to my first wash. This keeps my scalp happy.

PerFicMsFit, your hair looks great. What products do you use for roller setting?

topnotch1010, you wear color well. Very gorgeous. Is it a color rinse?
 
PerFicMsFit said:
ManeStreet

This wash day is so long only because I haven't clarified since my last relaxer, which was 6 weeks ago. Also, I need a protein treatment because this week I noticed an increase in broken/shed hairs and my hair isn't accepting and holding on to much moisture. My last protein treatment was 5 weeks ago at 1 week post relaxer. According to my last two relaxer stretches, this is around the time where my hair is begging for protein. Lastly, I love the curls I get from rollersets! Check out my results from 3 weeks ago below!

I am still in the process of building my regimen but so far, so good. My hair feels healthy and I am retaining length, but I am in the process of gradually trimming away bleached and permanently colored ends. I did that pre-LHCF. Forgive me! Hahaha!

I am relaxed, but I stretch for about 13-15 weeks.
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Very pretty PerFicMsFit
 
divachyk said:
PerFicMsFit, your hair looks great. What products do you use for roller setting?
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divachyk

Thank you! I have been experimenting, but I typically use the following combination: Darcy's Botanicals Daily Leave-In Conditioner, CHI Keratin Mist (on wash days when I need a boost of protein), Nairobi Wrapp-It Shine Foaming Lotion, and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum in this order.

That day in particular, I used CHI Keratin Leave-In Conditioner, Nairobi Wrapp-It Shine Foaming Lotion, and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum in this order.

I know your hair doesn't like too much protein though. :sad:
 
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