MHM Hangout

[nycutiepie]

What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally.
What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated?


Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!! I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process.

Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?"

Congrats on the new job! Trust me.......you will find the time for MHM.

 

[sweetpea7]

What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally.
What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated?


Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!! I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process.

Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?"

The first couple ingredients are water, coconut oil, mango seed oil, shea butter and then kaolin clay and a bunch of other goodies. Ill hold off on using it since I'm just now starting MHM since it has warmed up to mid 40s in the mitten

 

[hairtimes5]

Detangling my hair. I want to kill myself.

I learned how to multi quote yay!!! Anywho lol, yes this is how I feel on wash day which is why when I watched dubaidee's video I was thinking, really! is that all she does??

So do I but maybe not as much as you. I followed her method of separating the strands, which she shows on Instagram, my arms were so tired and I think it took me an hour Hopefully it pays off.

Which leads me to my next question or thought, I'm wondering had she already separated her strands and detangled before she did the video in the shower. Then I can understand why it went so quickly. But even her video where she was detangling looked easy, like there no snarls, tangles or knots to work through. That's not my story

 

[faithVA]

hairtimes5[/USER];21215219]I learned how to multi quote yay!!! Anywho lol, yes this is how I feel on wash day which is why when I watched dubaidee's video I was thinking, really! is that all she does??



Which leads me to my next question or thought, I'm wondering had she already separated her strands and detangled before she did the video in the shower. Then I can understand why it went so quickly. But even her video where she was detangling looked easy, like there no snarls, tangles or knots to work through. That's not my story

She no longer has to do what we have to do. Her hair even though not at max hydration is defined from root to tip. When that happens you don't have to do all of the separating. The hair just separates itself.

This is the detangling video she did with someone who doesn't have root to tip definition. This is what I did last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXijx7AFwY8

 

[HopefulOne]

What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally. What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated? Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!! I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process. Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?"

Congratulations, you will fit in MHM

 

[nycutiepie]

She no longer has to do what we have to do. Her hair even though not at max hydration is defined from root to tip. When that happens you don't have to do all of the separating. The hair just separates itself.

This is the detangling video she did with someone who doesn't have root to tip definition. This is what I did last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXijx7AFwY8

I watched both of her videos. My hair separates itself just like in her shower video and I don't have to do anything major to detangle beforehand. I usually lightly finger separate while applying step 1 and during application of all of my steps. I do not have to apply any of my mixtures in small sections like she does in the video where she's applying a mix to someone else's head. I apply everything in the shower now and just glob it on and mush and pull it through. My hair is fine and not thick at all, but prior to MHM I was prone to tangles and knots and I had to ensure I used my Jilbere shower comb when I rinsed my conditioner. The tangling and knotting has practically ceased since MHM and I do not use a comb at all. Perhaps I'm closer to max hydration than I think. erplexed

My hair is predominantly 4A but I have small kinkier patches of 4B/4C in the back of my head. I notice that the kinkier section is not as defined up the hair shaft. It is frizzier and cottony toward the root but curls towards the ends. These sections previously used to tangle and knot the most but are no longer tangling since MHM. The looser textured portions of my hair are more defined from root to tip and are a breeze to just run my hands through.

Hopefully my observations help someone.

 

[faithVA]

I watched both of her videos. My hair separates itself just like in her shower video and I don't have to do anything major to detangle beforehand. I usually lightly finger separate while applying step 1 and during application of all of my steps. I do not have to apply any of my mixtures in small sections like she does in the video where she's applying a mix to someone else's head. I apply everything in the shower now and just glob it on and mush and pull it through. My hair is fine and not thick at all, but prior to MHM I was prone to tangles and knots and I had to ensure I used my Jilbere shower comb when I rinsed my conditioner. The tangling and knotting has practically ceased since MHM and I do not use a comb at all. Perhaps I'm closer to max hydration than I think. erplexed

My hair is predominantly 4A but I have small kinkier patches of 4B/4C in the back of my head. I notice that the kinkier section is not as defined up the hair shaft. It is frizzier and cottony toward the root but curls towards the ends. These sections previously used to tangle and knot the most but are no longer tangling since MHM. The looser textured portions of my hair are more defined from root to tip and are a breeze to just run my hands through.

Hopefully my observations help someone.

You are very lucky I'm not sure why some hair separates and others don't. Haven't been able to put my finger on it. My hair is like the hair in the video but probably worse. It does not separate no matter what you do to it.

I previously was doing it the way you are doing it. But since that has not yielded results, I am going to try it the way she is doing it in the video. I notice my hair likes to web and does not like to separate even when its pulled apart.

I will go through the torture for the rest of March and then see where I'm at. I just need to get my mind straight

 

[HopefulOne]

I watched both of her videos. My hair separates itself just like in her shower video and I don't have to do anything major to detangle beforehand. I usually lightly finger separate while applying step 1 and during application of all of my steps. I do not have to apply any of my mixtures in small sections like she does in the video where she's applying a mix to someone else's head. I apply everything in the shower now and just glob it on and mush and pull it through. My hair is fine and not thick at all, but prior to MHM I was prone to tangles and knots and I had to ensure I used my Jilbere shower comb when I rinsed my conditioner. The tangling and knotting has practically ceased since MHM and I do not use a comb at all. Perhaps I'm closer to max hydration than I think. erplexed My hair is predominantly 4A but I have small kinkier patches of 4B/4C in the back of my head. I notice that the kinkier section is not as defined up the hair shaft. It is frizzier and cottony toward the root but curls towards the ends. These sections previously used to tangle and knot the most but are no longer tangling since MHM. The looser textured portions of my hair are more defined from root to tip and are a breeze to just run my hands through. Hopefully my observations help someone.

MHM is great for preventing tangles and SSKs

 

[Cattypus1]

Why did you choose not to DC after clarifying? Did you clarify and then the clay step? Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Lost my mind and didn't read the steps right for the shortened version! Yep, clarified and then clay. So dumb.

 

[faithVA]

Cattypus1[/USER];21215875]Lost my mind and didn't read the steps right for the shortened version! Yep, clarified and then clay. So dumb.

Maybe you just have too much going on.

You made it through it now so just keep going forward. Maybe do a CLCT over the weekend and start from there. How is your hair doing now?

 

[Cattypus1]

What's in the SM masque? All clays and claylike substances are not created equally. What's in your bentonite mix that may be leaving your hair feeling coated? Today's process will be a clay DC, leave-in and a styler...bought new gel yesterday. I couldn't stop myself!! I'll be back with pics from various stages of my process. Oh and I did get that job I interviewd for. I was conflicted for about 2 seconds...the 1st thought i had when they told me i got the job was "How in the heck am I supposed to MHM with a full time position?"

Congrats on the new job!

 

[Cattypus1]

I can't remember what you were trying to do. If you did the shampoo clarify you were supposed to do a CLCT after that. Why did you clarify? I can't remember.

I think I was blind in one eye and can't see out the other. I was going modified MHM and missed the DC step. Another question though, I thought CLCT was the clarifying step.

 

[faithVA]

Cattypus1[/USER];21215913]I think I was blind in one eye and can't see out the other. I was going modified MHM and missed the DC step. Another question though, I thought CLCT was the clarifying step.

Not in the modified version. There are only 3 steps in the modified version

1. CLCT every 2 to 4 weeks. (DC step, moisture and protein)
2. Clay wash/rinse or water rinse
3. Gel (oil optional)

You only clarify with shampoo 1x before starting the modified regimen if needed. A person who hasn't started MHM would do the clarifying shampoo. A person who has previously done MHM would do the clarifying shampoo only if they have stalled in their progress, have conditioner build up or have been using heavy products like butters, balms or no-no ingredients.

 

[Cattypus1]

Maybe you just have too much going on. You made it through it now so just keep going forward. Maybe do a CLCT over the weekend and start from there. How is your hair doing now?

Coated and tangly now that it's dry. Something will be happening in my bathroom TONIGHT! I think it may be a full MHM.

 

[Cattypus1]

Not in the modified version. There are only 3 steps in the modified version 1. CLCT every 2 to 4 weeks. (DC step, moisture and protein) 2. Clay wash/rinse or water rinse 3. Gel (oil optional) You only clarify with shampoo 1x before starting the modified regimen if needed. A person who hasn't started MHM would do the clarifying shampoo. A person who has previously done MHM would do the clarifying shampoo only if they have stalled in their progress, have conditioner build up or have been using heavy products like butters, balms or no-no ingredients.

Thank you for clarifying (pun intended). I gotta get this train back on the track!

 

[hairtimes5]

She no longer has to do what we have to do. Her hair even though not at max hydration is defined from root to tip. When that happens you don't have to do all of the separating. The hair just separates itself.

This is the detangling video she did with someone who doesn't have root to tip definition. This is what I did last night.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXijx7AFwY8

Got it. I saw that one but I wasn't sure if it was her or if she was doing someone else's hair. Even that person's detangling looked easier than mine. Hope I get there one day.

 

[faithVA]

Got it. I saw that one but I wasn't sure if it was her or if she was doing someone else's hair. Even that person's detangling looked easier than mine. Hope I get there one day.

She's doing someone else's hair. Have I seen your hair? I have to go back and look for some pictures. To bad the search feature doesn't work.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Lost my mind and didn't read the steps right for the shortened version! Yep, clarified and then clay. So dumb.

LOL, it happens. I once clarified with water and BS only...thank goodness I realized it while I was still in the shower so I grabbed the conditioner while the BS mix was still in my hair.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[KiWiStyle]

I ordered on the 28th using the discount code, standard shipping. I got my notice on the 6th and my clay arrived today. Yours should be here this week since you did two-day.

Yep, it'll be here this week...Wednesday or Thursday! Just in time for my next treatment!

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[KiWiStyle]

The Dew Point here in Chicago today is 41 degrees so I pulled out the Oyin Greg Juice! I CW this morning and just used kccc Gel. Glycerin and ALV is far enough down on the ingrdient list so I consider it safe for me. This will be my first test as a natural using glycerin and factoring in the dew point, so far my hair is loving it! Its soft and shiny and is very much still defined from applying gel this morning. I'll be testing it all week with the great temps and as long as we have dew points 40 and above.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[hairtimes5]

She's doing someone else's hair. Have I seen your hair? I have to go back and look for some pictures. To bad the search feature doesn't work.

Yep I've posted pics.

 

[faithVA]

hairtimes5[/USER];21216911]Yep I've posted pics.

Have you ever checked out protective princess ytube page? She was having great progress with MHM and then had issues and stopped. I think she modified it but I don't remember how.

I would chill with all MHM steps for now. If your hair likes shampoo maybe use a ph balanced shampoo and just do rotating moisturizing and protein conditioners based on your hairs porosity until your hair returns to normal.

I don't think continuing the method once your hair is off will result in a good outcome.

 

[discodumpling]

Ampro = no no on the 1st application. Layered over KCKT it has left me with greasy, waxy, coated untouchable hair. My curls lack the definition i've become accustomed to! I'll try this gel alone next wash.

 

[trebell]

I did the modified regimen today. I still have frizz at my roots in my crown area. I used clay with acv, rose water and some drops of essential oil. My hair was a little filmy. I did use kckt leave in and used the curl maker gel.

 

[faithVA]

I did the modified regimen today. I still have frizz at my roots in my crown area. I used clay with acv, rose water and some drops of essential oil. My hair was a little filmy. I did use kckt leave in and used the curl maker gel.

It looks like you still have a bit to go to max hydration. A percentage of your hair is defined from root to tip but you have portions that aren't.

 

[trebell]

It looks like you still have a bit to go to max hydration. A percentage of your hair is defined from root to tip but you have portions that aren't.

I know. And I don't know how to tweak the regimen to what my hair needs in order to reach max hydration.

 

[faithVA]

I know. And I don't know how to tweak the regimen to what my hair needs in order to reach max hydration.

What did you do for the month of February?
How often did you do clct?
How often did you do the full regi?
What conditioner are you using for step 1, 2 and 4.
How long do you leave your clay on.

Did you notice any progress in February? It may not be anything wrong with the regimen. It may be that your hair needs more time. My hair progresses slowly. No amount of tweaking is changing my hydration levels.

 

[trebell]

What did you do for the month of February? How often did you do clct? How often did you do the full regi? What conditioner are you using for step 1, 2 and 4. How long do you leave your clay on. Did you notice any progress in February? It may not be anything wrong with the regimen. It may be that your hair needs more time. My hair progresses slowly. No amount of tweaking is changing my hydration levels.

I wore a lot of twist outs in February, so I think I did the full regimen less than 10 times. I'll start tracking how many this month.

I only did the regular cherry lola treatment once this year. You suggested it (I totally forgot). I will do the CLCT next, I was missing key ingredients.

Last month I was using the smooth as silk conditioner by Giovanni. I think you said that was a Nono. I was using that in step 1 with baking soda and step 2 under the steamer and then step 4 kinky curly leave in. Late last month I switched to the undone conditioner by tresemme. In step 3 I would only leave my clay in for 15 minutes.

I was thinking about doing the regimen every day this week. But, could I do the modified one instead of the full one.

Thanks.

 

[Cattypus1]

I did the modified regimen today. I still have frizz at my roots in my crown area. I used clay with acv, rose water and some drops of essential oil. My hair was a little filmy. I did use kckt leave in and used the curl maker gel.

Pretty curls and coils.

 

[faithVA]

I wore a lot of twist outs in February, so I think I did the full regimen less than 10 times. I'll start tracking how many this month.

I only did the regular cherry lola treatment once this year. You suggested it (I totally forgot). I will do the CLCT next, I was missing key ingredients.

Last month I was using the smooth as silk conditioner by Giovanni. I think you said that was a Nono. I was using that in step 1 with baking soda and step 2 under the steamer and then step 4 kinky curly leave in. Late last month I switched to the undone conditioner by tresemme. In step 3 I would only leave my clay in for 15 minutes.

I was thinking about doing the regimen every day this week. But, could I do the modified one instead of the full one.

Thanks.

OK. I think 10 times is sufficient. Some people find doing it more often helps but I haven't found doing it more frequently to do anything. So don't be discouraged if a week of doing it doesn't produce any change. Pinkecube has said some hair can take 6 to 8 months with doing it every 3 days.

Just stay consistent with your every 3 days and do your clct at least once a month. You can also try leaving your clay on a bit longer between 30 minutes to one hour.

I see changes in my hair every 5 to 7 washes. So maybe track your progress across a few weeks.