Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge pt.5

[Beamodel]

@flyygirlll2
I'm using it at 420. I don't think I'm gonna have to flat iron after this. It's pretty straight.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Beamodel Oh ok. I was about to say the same thing regarding flat ironing afterwards because your hair looked pretty straight in that pic. The highest temp I've used was 410 which my hair laughed and reverted with the quickness after.

 

[Beamodel]

@Beamodel Oh ok. I was about to say the same thing regarding flat ironing afterwards because your hair looked pretty straight in that pic. The highest temp I've used was 410 which my hair laughed and reverted with the quickness after.

It goes up to 450 @flyygirlll2

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair I picked up BN Avocado and Shea hair lotion and the Coco Castor Nectar.

@rileypak I'm debating if I should get APB Whipped Cleansibg Cream. I don't really cowash though.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I picked up BN Avocado and Shea hair lotion and the Coco Castor Nectar. I'm debating if I should get APB Whipped Cleansibg Cream. I don't really cowash though.

@flyygirlll2

Lurves Bel Nouvo.

That Avocado & Shea is some guuuud stuff. And so is the Coco Castor Nectar.

I thought about ABP's Cleansing Creams too, but if it's in those small jars - no can do. I didn't bother to look at the ounces though.

 

[rileypak]

I thought about ABP's Cleansing Creams too, but if it's in those small jars - no can do. I didn't bother to look at the ounces though.

Packaging is now 8 oz. bottles, no longer the 4 oz. jars. I'd been requesting to have mine put into bottles and I guess enough folks asked so she made the change.

I'm debating if I should get APB Whipped Cleansibg Cream. I don't really cowash though.

I'm not a big cowasher either (I absolutely love my shampoo). I figured I can switch some of my water rinses out with a co-cleanse instead though. Just a little boost on occasion.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@rileypak
Thanks Lady. Good information to know.

I went back and looked at them again. Will consider them for Fall/Winter when I'm using all those Heavy Butters/Cremes/Oils.

Spring/Summer I normally switch over to straight Cowashing.

But, I'll definitely look at these when I build my Fall/Winter Arsenal.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

So here's what I'm waiting on (in no particular order):
AveYou
Monique's Natural Hair Boutique (thinking about adding to that order)
Beautifully Bamboo
Annabelle's Perfect Blends
Apalus Straightening Brush

The Spurrrt is taunting my fangas to keep going......

*Package Withdraw is gone be a minute.

 

[Ltown]

Hi ladies! I haven't been in here for a while don't really buy anything and look came here and what do i see PJing buying the straightening brush. i've been lurker that for a minute. So is this Apalus the best brand or cheapest? @IDareT'sHair you still hanging with the natural?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Ltown

Yep. Almost 16 months. Don't know where it ranks price-wise, but it's not the cheapest.

 

[Ltown]

@Ltown

Yep. Almost 16 months. Don't know where it ranks price-wise, but it's not the cheapest.

@IDareT'sHair, so you feel me on the products, the variety of hair styles you can wear being natural (curly, twist, straight, nappy) makes it expensive, always need the right product.

 

[rileypak]

Used up
x2 APB Moisturizing Cleansing Whipped Crème (3 back ups, 4 more back ups on the way)

 

[divachyk]

@flyygirlll2, my rare hair sighting is coming to a close. I can't deal with this mess. It was fun while it lasted. I seriously can't be beating my hair into submission every single day. I don't get up early enough for alladat that foolishness.

 

[Froreal3]

Just catching up. Hang in there @Golden75. Sending love and light to you and your family.


I made a couple small APB and Jakeala purchases. From APB I got the Honey Body Glaze, Bamboo Algae Strengthening Mask, Apricot Hazelnut Daily Moisturizer, and Not Petroleum Jelly. From Jakeala I got 2 Down There soaps.

I have some Megatek in my hair right now for some protein. I've used up quite a few things recently, so been pretty much using items from my stash. Not sure my stash will ever be small. I want to try to get it down to 10 items (not sure if possible).

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I can't be beating my hair into submission every single day.

@divachyk


Gurl......I Hear Ya' The Big Beat Down.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Not sure my stash will ever be small. I want to try to get it down to 10 items (not sure if possible).

@Froreal3

I can answer that. It won't.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Have a Ship Notice this a.m. from APB.

Ended up buying x3 bottles of True Leave-In's from Sally yesterday.

Hopefully, I'm done until M-Day.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk LOL .... Well girl at least you tried. I definitely can't be all up in my hair everyday styling it, touching it, and all that extra ish.

I stick to my protective styles and KIM. Only special ocasions or if my DH bothers me about it, I'll wear it out.

 

[MileHighDiva]

@flyygirlll2, my rare hair sighting is coming to a close. I can't deal with this mess. It was fun while it lasted. I seriously can't be beating my hair into submission every single day. I don't get up early enough for alladat that foolishness.

For clarification, are you ending your transition, or relaxing? Have you ever heard of and/or gone to this Tampa area stylist? https://www.instagram.com/laidbynish/

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Beamodel @IDareT'sHair I ended up using the Apalus Brush. I had the temp on 360-370 since I just wanted to stretch my hair. I also used Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. I might flat iron it but not sure given my patience lol.

Anyway, my hair looks like a blow out which doesn't bother me given that the temp wasn't really high. I just put my hair in two bantu knots and will call it a night. All in all, I do like the brush abs think it's great for those who want to skip blow drying.

 

[BrownBetty]

I need a no buy till mother's day:

Kinky tresses
leave in
hair cream
oil

waiting on Jakeala

Just bought ABP
16 oz white chocolate mask
Hair Milk
Hair milk carapauca
ulta moisture souffle
honey glaze
body moisturizer spray

Sally's
exchanged a true hair mask for a leave in
neutral protein
scalp exfoliator
those heating foil cap
hair pins

 

[Beamodel]

@flyygirlll2

Yes! That's exactly the reason why I had purchased it. I wanted to be able to skip blow drying. Girl I am jelly, you have so much hair. My hair is "see through" thin.

I might try it on a lower temperature next time like you. But I'm totally loving you lush hair...

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Beamodel Thanks Hun.... This hair is a lot of work! Lol. I'm jelly of your hair, it always looks sleek. You have mastered that silk press girl. When I was finished, my DH looked at at my hair and asked if I was done. I told him I was and he said " Oh wow your hair looks huge!"

Blow drying using the tension method is tedious for me, so I definitely prefer using the brush.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@flyygirlll2 Love the Results. #bighairdon'tcare

Thanks for the review on the temperature. I was unsure about that?

And also what I would use actually on my hair? I thought about using a blow-drying crème? Or just Argan Oil? Still undecided with that.

The good thing is, I was very awkward blow-frying. My Blow-Drying Skills sucked. Even with that Blow dryer stand I wasted money on. Still very awkward (being a Lefty).

So, maybe this tool will help me out.

@Beamodel Thanks again for mentioning this tool. Hopefully, it's what I have been looking for.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@flyygirlll2 & @Beamodel
Ladies loving those results.

@IDareT'sHair
Waiting for you to report back after trying yours. Did it arrive yet?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl

It's suppose to arrive tomorrow.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@curlyhersheygirl

It's suppose to arrive tomorrow.

@IDareT'sHair
OK great.

I decided to get the new twisting cream and ginger hair lotion from APB

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair A blow dry cream or serum should be fine to use with the brush.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I decided to get the new twisting cream and ginger hair lotion from APB

@curlyhersheygirl

I looked at that Ginger Lotion. Please keep me posted on that one.

A blow dry cream or serum should be fine to use with the brush.

@flyygirlll2

I plan to use something. Even maybe Grapeseed or Argan Oil.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair before I used the brush, I had washed, DC'd, and air dried my hair with SSI Cranberry leave in. My hair feels fluffy and soft today. I really like the PM Super Skinny Serum. A little bit goes a long way.

I think Argan or Grape Seed Oil should be ok since I consider them both to be light.