MHM Hangout

[faithVA]

I'm sticking to every three days and its finally paying off. For step 1 I used curl ecstasy, water and Castile soap. I cleansed with jessicurl deep conditioner and then mixed rhassoul, water and a little olive oil fort the clay step. I left the clay on for two hours. I really worked the conditioner and clay into my strands which seemed to help.

I saw some nice definition with the clay and some some after I rinsed.

I dropped the honey from my clay mix because I think it interferes with my seeing definition.

After rinsing though I lose definition if I touch my hair. So still not ready for a wng. I hope to at least have update pictures at the end of the month.

 

[faithVA]

Britishbeautybrands.com May be a good source of products for those outside of the US

 

[KiWiStyle]

I have to grab more clay tomorrow because Butters n Bars hasn't shipped my order yet...it'll be 9 days tomorrow. I might get the betonite clay to see how it works in comparison to Moroccan red clay.

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[faithVA]

I have to grab more clay tomorrow because Butters n Bars hasn't shipped my order yet...it'll be 9 days tomorrow. I might get the betonite clay to see how it works in comparison to Moroccan red clay.

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Have you sent them an email. She usually ships pretty quickly.

If you are experiencing dryness I would avoid the bentonite for now.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Have you sent them an email. She usually ships pretty quickly.

If you are experiencing dryness I would avoid the bentonite for now.

Yeah I emailed her on Friday I think and she responded by saying my order will ship no later than Tuesday (tomorrow). We'll see. So betonite is more drying? I definitely won't be buying that then. I have a feeling the Rhasshoul is going to be a game changer buts that's just me being optimistic.

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[GGsKin]

Yeah I've been doing MHM since April of 2014. I just never tried it. I hate spending money so I only use plastic caps if absoulutely needed and the original instructions said you didn't need to use a plastic cap. I'm trying it out today though and will see how it goes. I normally leave mine on 10-15 mins. The clay would get hard but not that hard to rinse off.

I hear you about the spending money lol. I'm one for a bit of improv. No shower cap? A plastic bag comes in quite handy.

 

[faithVA]

Yeah I emailed her on Friday I think and she responded by saying my order will ship no later than Tuesday (tomorrow). We'll see. So betonite is more drying? I definitely won't be buying that then. I have a feeling the Rhasshoul is going to be a game changer buts that's just me being optimistic.

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If you are still experiencing dryness I would recommend keeping your step 1 and step 3 short, no longer than 30 minutes. You can DC with heat as long as you like.

 

[Guinan]

I'm loving my satin line cap. I have my DC on and no one knows I pulled some curls out in the front to create a curly bang.

 

[nycutiepie]

I have to grab more clay tomorrow because Butters n Bars hasn't shipped my order yet...it'll be 9 days tomorrow. I might get the betonite clay to see how it works in comparison to Moroccan red clay. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

How is the Moroccan red clay? I haven't used it yet but I have it. I was going to mix it with bentonite but got too busy and ended up deep conditioning for 2 days. I ended up finishing steps 3-5 this AM and used bentonite. The Bentonite makes my hair kind of rough but it's strong. I can also detangle so I don't really mind.

 

[KiWiStyle]

How is the Moroccan red clay? I haven't used it yet but I have it. I was going to mix it with bentonite but got too busy and ended up deep conditioning for 2 days. I ended up finishing steps 3-5 this AM and used bentonite. The Bentonite makes my hair kind of rough but it's strong. I can also detangle so I don't really mind.

I don't have any other experience to compare it to but it definitely has help define my coils which I'm guessing couldn't happen without the hair maintaining some moisture. I guess it can be drying because I'm struggling to maintain moisture throughout the day...but I have been leaving on for hours on in. Starting today, I'll just do 30 minutes max.

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[KiWiStyle]

Have you sent them an email. She usually ships pretty quickly.

If you are experiencing dryness I would avoid the bentonite for now.

faithVA I'm doing the CLCT w/egg for step 1 today and it says to leave on for 2 hours. Should I decrease this time to 30 minutes as well?

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[faithVA]

KiWiStyle[/USER];21023765]faithVA I'm doing the CLCT w/egg for step 1 today and it says to leave on for 2 hours. Should I decrease this time to 30 minutes as well?

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I have not found the CLCT to be drying. You can leave it on for the 2 hours.

The bentonite is drying to our hair because bentonite absorbs water. Dry hair doesn't have much water to start with so if you leave it on for more than 15 minutes, it starts drawing water from our hair

 

[KiWiStyle]

I have not found the CLCT to be drying. You can leave it on for the 2 hours.

The bentonite is drying to our hair because bentonite absorbs water. Dry hair doesn't have much water to start with so if you leave it on for more than 15 minutes, it starts drawing water from our hair

Great, thanks!

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[Smiley79]

Did a twist out last night on partially dried hair and I was pleased to see progress in my hair because it finally can hold a twist. I paired Oyin Hair Dew with KCCC. I'd like to try the Camille Rose twisting cream. Instead of Wash and go's, I'll opt for these chunky twist on half dried hair.

Not sure if this has been discussed but can Step 1 be the Bentonite Clay instead. I don't want to overdo it with the Baking soda use. So instead I would do:

-Bentonite Clay
-Deep condition
-Leave-In/Seal
-Styler cream (for Twists)

 

[KiWiStyle]

Oh its about to be on! "The Science Of Transitioning", It just arrived in the mail, I love Audrey!! The things I've learned here with you ladies and the things I'll learn backed by science...I'm going to have some healthy natural hair!!



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[faithVA]

Smiley79;21023915[/USER]]Did a twist out last night on partially dried hair and I was pleased to see progress in my hair because it finally can hold a twist. I paired Oyin Hair Dew with KCCC. I'd like to try the Camille Rose twisting cream. Instead of Wash and go's, I'll opt for these chunky twist on half dried hair.

Not sure if this has been discussed but can Step 1 be the Bentonite Clay instead. I don't want to overdo it with the Baking soda use. So instead I would do:

-Bentonite Clay
-Deep condition
-Leave-In/Seal
-Styler cream (for Twists)

If you are not low porosity and you aren't looking for definition, using bentonite clay first is fine.

 

[faithVA]

Oh its about to be on! "The Science Of Transitioning", It just arrived in the mail, I love Audrey!! The things I've learned here with you ladies and the things I'll learn backed by science...I'm going to have some healthy natural hair!!

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Please share any useful tips you find.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Please share any useful tips you find.

For sure!

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[Smiley79]

If you are not low porosity and you aren't looking for definition, using bentonite clay first is fine.

faithVA...I am low porosity and I really NEED definition! The BC has been so helpful with helping to bring out the texture that I've had all along. Who knew?!

When I did my research I saw so much info about the high PH level of Baking soda, so I did not want to use it too often anymore. I do like it way more than ACV too. I guess I'll have to use ACV for step one and then proceed with the rest of the steps.

 

[faithVA]

Smiley79;21024219[/USER]]faithVA...I am low porosity and I really NEED definition! The BC has been so helpful with helping to bring out the texture that I've had all along. Who knew?!

If you don't feel comfortable with using baking soda for step 1, try making your own cleansing conditioner. I do 5 oz of conditioner, with 1 tbsp of castile soap with 2 oz of water. If you don't have castille soap try using shampoo. The conditioner will buffer the shampoo and get the layer of product off.

But leaving the clay after the conditioner helps remove the conditioner layer of film on your hair before applying your leave-in.

 

[msbettyboop]

Waiting for the dang ph strips and preservatives to arrive so I can start making my own gel!

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[HopefulOne]

I would like your opinion on what I have started to do. My 3c hair is already defined to the root. I do the entire routine every 3 days. I have started putting olive oil on my hair at night on the two days in between the MHM regimen. I rinse it out in the morning put in my leave-ins and go. I haven't noticed in problems, but if I am going down a bad path I welcome advice. As always, thank you for your help.

 

[faithVA]

I would like your opinion on what I have started to do. My 3c hair is already defined to the root. I do the entire routine every 3 days. I have started putting olive oil on my hair at night on the two days in between the MHM regimen. I rinse it out in the morning put in my leave-ins and go. I haven't noticed in problems, but if I am going down a bad path I welcome advice. As always, thank you for your help.

It sounds OK to me. I wouldn't worry to much since it isn't something that could dehydrate your hair. The worse case scenario is you end up with build up and have to use something to remove the build up.

If it is working for you keep doing it. It's not irreversible.

May I ask what led you to put the olive oil on at night and then rinse in the morning?

 

[msbettyboop]

Hair has been soft, defined and moisturised since my henna and indigo treatment 4 days ago. I wet in the morning and seal with oil and the curls bounce back. Doing the treatment again tonight coz I have an outing tomorrow and want to look fly! I believe I'm approaching max hydration. Really prefer my 4ab portion to the 3c part which is kind of floppy. The 4ab part is just gorgeous - springy, big, bouncy, all kinds of attitude .

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[Guinan]

I'm finally home & now i can wash this DC out. I took my clay out the fridge so that it could "defrost" alittle. I have no clue how i want to style my hair. Im thinking of just twisting and leaving it that way until next week. Im in the Valentine challenge in the fitness section of the board, so I really don't want to be bothered with my hair due to my workouts.

 

[nycutiepie]

I'm finally home & now i can wash this DC out. I took my clay out the fridge so that it could "defrost" alittle. I have no clue how i want to style my hair. Im thinking of just twisting and leaving it that way until next week. Im in the Valentine challenge in the fitness section of the board, so I really don't want to be bothered with my hair due to my workouts.

What made you store the clay in the fridge? I just leave mine out but does it go bad?

 

[nycutiepie]

I used the Camille Rose Almond Jai Twist Butter for the 1st time to seal this AM. I used it after KKNT and I put my hair in 2 flat twists to dry and I covered with my wig for work. I'm curious to see when I get home how this moisturizes compared to the CR Moisture Milk which I usually use. The Almond Jai has a better ranking on Curlmart. My hair is absorbing everything since I started MHM.

 

[Guinan]

What made you store the clay in the fridge? I just leave mine out but does it go bad?

Mines was getting a strange smell like it was going bad. Someone in this thread suggested that i refrigerate it to avoid the clay from smelling. It worked like a charm.

 

[faithVA]

Mines was getting a strange smell like it was going bad. Someone in this thread suggested that i refrigerate it to avoid the clay from smelling. It worked like a charm.

I know the bentonite smells. I'm not sure if the rhassoul clay does.

 

[Duchess007]

If you are not low porosity and you aren't looking for definition, using bentonite clay first is fine.

I'm trying this version of the method tonight. When I left the clay on overnight (I use bentonite), I felt like my hair was sucked dry. I am curious to see how my hair reacts to DCing after the clay step.

Thanks for the info, faithVA!