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YvetteWithJoy said:
I don't know!

Unless I strip my hair and undefine my roots, my coils are EVER activated. :lol:

I don't understand the product category. :lachen:
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So me too I don't think that activators are supposed to define curls. I think that they are used to keep the jheri curl style moisturized (via the humectant effect of glycerin) because the chemical used to perm had a drying effect.

So they probably activate moisture not definition. What do you think @AdoraAdora24?
 
Alma Petra said:
So me too I don't think that activators are supposed to define curls. I think that they are used to keep the jheri curl style moisturized (via the humectant effect of glycerin) because the chemical used to perm had a drying effect.

So they probably activate moisture not definition. What do you think @AdoraAdora24?
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You are absolutely right. They do not curl the hair at all. Your hair will just feel ever so moisturized.
 
Today's "to do" list starting at 4:30pm.

* Cook Dinner
* Organize Products (a ton of products)
*Make a hairstyle (actually go through with it this time)
*Run up and down stares to burn a few calories
*Read some of the Bible and go to bed. (I need God's help with my inner man)
 
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AdoraAdora24 said:
I have never pre-pooed. What is so great about it?:scratchchin: I have plenty of moisture in my hair already.
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It helps prevent hydral fatigue.

From Science-y Hair Blog:

" 1) Oil pre-shampoo! This is one of the best times to use oil, even if it seems counterintuitive to put oil on your hair before you're going to wash it - in part to remove any excess oil. Apply a light (or heavy) oiling to your hair and leave it on for 2-12 or more hours before shampooing or otherwise cleansing your hair. The oil prevents dehydration and loss of proteins and otherwise protects and buffers your hair from water and detergent. If you get the amount of oil and leave-on time right, your hair will be more flexible and feel softer, better lubricated and if you have waves or curls, they will be better-defined. The longer you leave the oil on, the more oil will work its way into your hair. "

"Here's the deal:
You know how washing your hands too often makes them chapped - even if you don't use soap? Washing your hair ultimately dehydrates it too unless your hair is tremendously low porosity. By that I mean the cuticles are un-damaged and in such pristine condition that they don't let water in at all. Porosity is a surface thing. Oils have other great effects like making hair soft and flexible - those are partly related to porosity. Even low porosity hair can get dried out with too much washing or dry air or a lot of sunshine.

Any oil will keep the water out of your hair for a little while and that is great. Many oils can surround any chipped and broken places in your hairs cuticle covering, giving you better protection.

Hair-penetrating oils are ideal for some people's hair because they "waterproof" the inner part of your hair that swells. If we can keep water from getting into our hair and swelling it up, it won't end up waterlogged and the cuticles will chip off less and we'll keep our lovely proteins and everything that keeps out hair strong from escaping down the drain.
My top picks for oil pre-washes:
Coconut oil, sunflower oil, babassu oil, olive oil, avocado oil, a blend of these oils and any others. Castor oil is a distinct "maybe." "
 
Nightingale said:
It helps prevent hydral fatigue.

From Science-y Hair Blog:

" 1) Oil pre-shampoo! This is one of the best times to use oil, even if it seems counterintuitive to put oil on your hair before you're going to wash it - in part to remove any excess oil. Apply a light (or heavy) oiling to your hair and leave it on for 2-12 or more hours before shampooing or otherwise cleansing your hair. The oil prevents dehydration and loss of proteins and otherwise protects and buffers your hair from water and detergent. If you get the amount of oil and leave-on time right, your hair will be more flexible and feel softer, better lubricated and if you have waves or curls, they will be better-defined. The longer you leave the oil on, the more oil will work its way into your hair. "

"Here's the deal:
You know how washing your hands too often makes them chapped - even if you don't use soap? Washing your hair ultimately dehydrates it too unless your hair is tremendously low porosity. By that I mean the cuticles are un-damaged and in such pristine condition that they don't let water in at all. Porosity is a surface thing. Oils have other great effects like making hair soft and flexible - those are partly related to porosity. Even low porosity hair can get dried out with too much washing or dry air or a lot of sunshine.

Any oil will keep the water out of your hair for a little while and that is great. Many oils can surround any chipped and broken places in your hairs cuticle covering, giving you better protection.

Hair-penetrating oils are ideal for some people's hair because they "waterproof" the inner part of your hair that swells. If we can keep water from getting into our hair and swelling it up, it won't end up waterlogged and the cuticles will chip off less and we'll keep our lovely proteins and everything that keeps out hair strong from escaping down the drain.
My top picks for oil pre-washes:
Coconut oil, sunflower oil, babassu oil, olive oil, avocado oil, a blend of these oils and any others. Castor oil is a distinct "maybe." "
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Excellent! Thanks for sharing.

Love all of that.

AdoraAdora24 said:
I have never pre-pooed. What is so great about it?:scratchchin: I have plenty of moisture in my hair already.
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For me prepooing makes my hair more pliable so that on wash day when I'm doing all that manipulation to my strands, it is much less damaging. I have compared how much hair is in my brush/comb on wash days done WITH prepooing and WITHOUT. Prepooing is the winner!: Much less hair.

One time recently, I did Chicoro's moisture-drenched prepoo overnight. Then the next morning I de-webbed, chunky twisted, and poo barred my hair in twists. After that I DC'd. My hair felt like SILK. I'm wondering if it was the overnight prepoo? That was the only thing I changed. I'm going to have to try it again.
 
@AdoraAdora24 totally agree with @Nightingale I’ve read that article several times.

I don’t prepoo because it causes buildup for me and it’s hard to remove with each wash. However, when I was relaxed, I did prepoo often to prevent my hair from drying out. Not everyone needs to prepoo, and I wouldn’t tell you not to. It just takes a bit of trial and error to determine if it is for you or not.

Also, I have a sensitive scalp, so oil or conditioner on my scalp just irritates it. Even when I seal, I don’t apply any products, including oil to my scalp.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Oh, yeah? :smile: What would that be?
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Henna Sooq's Cocoveda. :love2: It's pricey, especially because I have been reaching for it to seal recently, but it gives my hair this really strong feeling. And I swear the regular henna use has increased my strand thickness. I'll be investing in a few more 16 oz jars Black Friday anyway. It's a staple for me until I can dupe the recipe.
 
Colocha said:
Henna Sooq's Cocoveda. :love2: It's pricey, especially because I have been reaching for it to seal recently, but it gives my hair this really strong feeling. And I swear the regular henna use has increased my strand thickness. I'll be investing in a few more 16 oz jars Black Friday anyway. It's a staple for me until I can dupe the recipe.
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Strand thickness, you say? Hmm!

Well, I've never purchased from Henna Sooq before, but most of their products look just wonderful.

Definitely pricey.

I may try the cocoveda hair oil, Moroccan clay shampoo bar, and sweet honey enriching hair nourisher if there is a BF sale. I'm really hoping to have my Q1 2018 products pinned down. I certainly, certainly need to address strand width somehow.

Thanks for sharing!
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Strand thickness, you say? Hmm!

Well, I've never purchased from Henna Sooq before, but most of their products look just wonderful.

Definitely pricey.

I may try the cocoveda hair oil, Moroccan clay shampoo bar, and sweet honey enriching hair nourisher if there is a BF sale. I'm really hoping to have my Q1 2018 products pinned down. I certainly, certainly need to address strand width somehow.

Thanks for sharing!
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No problem!
For maximum strand thickness I recommend a monthly henna gloss. As soon as I move back home I'll be doing that again.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
How do you do your henna glosses? And, do you use a DIY mixture? A premade product? TIA!
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No problem!

I use a package of jamila henna.
I brew either catnip tea* (left for 4 hours) or store bought green tea bags (left for an hour or so).

I mix the tea into the henna powder until I get a slightly thicker consistency than I want. Then I add a conditioner or moisturizer** of choice, cover it with plastic and let the dye release overnight.

The next morning I shampoo my hair, mix up*** the gloss so dye is distributed evenly throughout, add the henna gloss in twisted sections, put on a plastic cap and use my thermal hothead cap to keep my head warm. I reheat it in the microwave every hour. I keep the henna in between 4 and 8 hours. Then I rinse it out, deep condition for an hour, and go about my business.

*Catnip tea was suggested by some women on longhaircommunity. I'll add the research here when I find it. I used it as a leave in for a short while but it didn't do much. As a tea for henna it's fine. No need to go out and buy it though.

ETA: http://ktanihairsense.blogspot.nl/2009/11/part-3-of-4-on-innovative-approaches-to.html?m=1

Found it but it's not nearly as scientific as I remember.

**I use whatever product I bought that I don't care about enough to use as a standalone or whatever I have in excess.
If you're using raj henna you shouldn't add conditioner immediately. It will cut the dye release. It hasn't been a problem for me with Jamila as long as I use water based conditioner.

***I only use plastic utensils because of something I read online that I can't remember.
 
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Smiley79 said:
The Mane Choice line of products is really growing on me. I am very pleased with what I have tried so far.
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I normally don't "fall" for pop-up instagram/internet hair care lines so to speak, as in I tend to wait and see what they're about and if they're more than a gimmick. But I have been seriously loving almost every product I've tried from this line.
 
Doing what I call a "Month of Maintenance" for November, hair & skin. I have my baby shower in December plus another event I'm hoping to look flawless for, so I'm taking November to stay on top of all my rituals, routines and regimens. I haven't done this since I've been pregnant I think, so I'm excited to see what I look like come December. :lol: For my hair it's mostly no new tools/techniques, no new extreme products that may cause a set back (i.e., a new protein treatment), ends tucked away as much as possible, use my DIY scalp oil on schedule etc. Stuff you're supposed to do anyway :lol: but sometimes I just need a concentrated month of focus to have bomb-ass results. :yep:

Also actually wearing my Invisalign trays for 22 hours a day. :drunk:
 
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I have been snatched bald in the middle of my hair. I'm not even upset about it. I sent the pictures to the stylist and all she could say was that my hair was thick and she braided it tighter, she also offered free protein treatments and oil scalp massages every 2 weeks to help it grow back. I didn't every reply back, I'm over it.
 
ms.tatiana said:
I have been snatched bald in the middle of my hair. I'm not even upset about it. I sent the pictures to the stylist and all she could say was that my hair was thick and she braided it tighter, she also offered free protein treatments and oil scalp massages every 2 weeks to help it grow back. I didn't every reply back, I'm over it.
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WHAT!

A shame, What a stupid thing to do. I would have asked "have you gone mad!!?"

See, this why nobody's STUPID fingers are messing in my hair! So insensitive! This really makes me want to brake her fingers. That way she cannot "braid" anyone's hair ever again.

But,Vengeance is the Lord's.
 
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