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4a/b Natural Support and FAQ Thread (da Nappy Head Thread)

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Cleanheart25 said:
What do you ladies do for dryness? Have any suggestions? I normally do a wash and go. I use Panteen Hydra Curls, Paul Mitchell the conditioner, some Scurl,IC gel the blue one... If I don't have to to cowash then I spray water on my hair and then spray 3-4 pumps of SCurl and where a scarf. My hair feels good when I wet it but once it drys it feels dry. I also wonder if its just the texture of my coils?
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Make sure you seal in the moisture with an oil or butter.
 
Kookie said:
Yeah.....I think it's been stated that that gel is "bad".....
Is it flaky too?


I don't know....
I might try to use more pomades or something heavy like that.....:confused:

So how much are you all putting in to slick it back?
I always THINK I'm using too much--when I'm probably not... :perplexed
- I probably use a finger full on the side....a finger full in the middle....and a finger ful on the other side. I do this on WET hair and tie the hair down.
After 30 minutes--I still get frizz frizz and MORE frizz????

And other suggestions?
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I use Fantasia IC Gel and Jam (with the red cap)...I loved it when I had a perm and I love it still....:spinning: I had problems with frizz too, if my Gel doesn't work, my gel always does:grin:
 
MJ said:
:eek::eek2::eek2:

That's too much baking soda. It could make your hair real hard. Motowngirl recommends using no more than 1 tbsp.:nono:
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I agree, I use 1 tbsp for every 2cups of warm water. Then I put two tablespoons of ACV in 3 cups of water with 2 drops of rosemary oil and a splash of honey and I'm good to go.

Oh, before I do this, I wet my hair and put a cheap conditioner on just to open the hair shaft. I rinse that out....then I clarify with the ACV:yep:
 
Thanks LadyKaypnyc/Sunshine0801!

I will try your suggestions!

LadyK-you scared me I was literally watching your youtube videos and came here and saw your post! LOL
 
Meli said:
I'm piggybacking off of this question too.....
what products make the curlys 'Pop'? Is it Jessie's Rockin Ringlets?---I've heard a little about this....I need to achieve a more defined curl w/o the frizz. It starts off good and then looses the curl definition. Please share...Thanks in advance
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Here's My technique:


http://youtube.com/watch?v=Uq0JZkZsvz4&feature=user
http://youtube.com/watch?v=deLEMO41NLA&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I6nQy6FMoYA&feature=related
 
cocoberry10 said:
This is my problem too!
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I mix 4oz of Pure Veggie Glycerine w/ 4oz (sometimes 5) of water, with 5 drops of Shea Butter Oil, 5 Drops of Peppermint Oil, 5 Drops of Grapeseed oil...(the types of oils changed though, but these are in my current mix) with 2 tablespoons of honey.

If I'm not using that, I use Soft Sheen Carson's StaySoftFro...I love that stuff:yep:
 
LadyKaypnyc said:
I went to a natural hair salon last week with my mom, who has really thick hair that gets really dry. After washing her hair, I noticed that the Stylist put the moisturizer and leave in conditioner on sopping wet hair. :spinning:

I thought it was kinda weird, so I asked her why she did it that way...She told me that the hair shaft is most able to absorb moisture while it is dripping wet and she was able to ensure that the product(s) is evenly distributed throughout the hair while it is sopping wet.:blush:

It worked wonders for my mom's hair...it was so soft! The next day, I tried it with great results...maybe it will work for you too:yep:
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What moisturizer and leave in did she use?
 
Hey Ladies!! :woot: LOL Does using henna losen the curl pattern some in 4a/b hair? I want to try it when I take my braids out!!
 
delitefulmane said:
Hey Ladies!! :woot: LOL Does using henna losen the curl pattern some in 4a/b hair? I want to try it when I take my braids out!!
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I find that henna makes my hair - hang more. It's sleeker, somehow. I can't really say its reduced the curl, but it's reduced the 'poof' :lol:
 
delitefulmane said:
Ok. I am full of questions!! :grin: What is shingling? Does it work on 4 a/b natural hair for curl definition?
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Shingling is for natural 4a/b hair - it's a technique that Ms. Jessies - that's the name of the salon - does to give naturals a 'curl'. I've heard you can do it at home, but it's pretty time consuming. You should be able to do a search on that, too. :yep:
 
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delitefulmane said:
Ok. I am full of questions!! :grin: What is shingling? Does it work on 4 a/b natural hair for curl definition?
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nappywomyn said:
Shingling is for natural 4a/b hair - it's a technique that Ms. Jessies - that's the name of their salon - does to give naturals a 'curl'. I've heard you can do it at home, but it's pretty time consuming. You should be able to do a search on that, too. :yep:
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Delitefulmane, here is the link for you. http://www.missjessies.com/shingling101.htm
 
seraphinelle said:
No.

I haven't heard of it either.

How do you make adjustments for doing a DC, (assuming the pantene mask is a DC) without heat?
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I wrap saran wrap around my head, then I cover it with a large rag that I let sit under really hot water...I recently learned that you can wet the rag with cold water and put it in the microwave for 1 min to heat it.
 
Hi!!!

I just BCed Friday and I've read this entire thread! Thanks for this...i was starting to feel swamped among all the relaxed heads. :ohwell:

My TWA is about 3inches or so and I'm looking for some styles to do with that.

LadyKPnyc I LOVE your videos :yep: I've learned so much from you keep up the GREAT work.
 
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{BiB} Finding MySelf said:
Hi!!!

I just BCed Friday and I've read this entire thread! Thanks for this...i was starting to feel swamped among all the relaxed heads. :ohwell:

My TWA is about 3inches or so and I'm looking for some styles to do with that.

LadyKPnyc I LOVE your videos :yep: I've learned so much from you keep up the GREAT work.
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CONGRATS!!!:congrats:



Welcome to the:club:

Thanks for watching my vids Girl!!!:blush:
 
delitefulmane said:
What do you natural heads do when you go to someone else to prevent them from ripping through your naps?
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:look: I don't go?

Seriously, I haven't been to someone else in ages, because I REALLY don't feel like going through the hassle of finding someone, going in ffor a consultation, making an appt., going to the salon, waiting for however long, and THEN having to get out of the chair with soaking wet hair because I refuse to tolerate how s/he's treating my hair?

:eyeroll:

I've wanted extensions for danngone near two years, and I won't have them until I can put them in myself. *sigh*
 
delitefulmane said:
What do you natural heads do when you go to someone else to prevent them from ripping through your naps?
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I wouldn't go either...I've been vocal about my hair recently. I think I just finally realized that I was an adult and i have to look out for me and mine now. Lol

You could comb it out yourself before you go I guess...and take your own combs...
 
I was referred to a stylist. I called her on the phone and let her know I was natural and I needed a press and curl. She was super friendly on the phone. I thought I was going to a place of business because of the business card I had. When I went there, it was an apartment. That was cool, I will get more personal service. WRONG, when I knocked on the door she said rulely, it's not 4 o'clock yet but you can come in. IT WAS 3:55. She did not say hello. how are you, nice to meet you. Ok so she doesn't like small talk cool. Her body language showed that she had a attitude or just in a bad mood (PMS). The 2nd thing she said to me is I am an instructor. WOW, I thought to myself, know wonder these beauticians don't care, cause people like you are teaching them. Ok so she is an instuctor, she will want to know about my hair history and hair goals. Just like a doctor would want to know about your history and things you are attemping to do to correct any health issues. WRONG she was quiet as a mouse, I was scared to say anything lol. She comb my hair like I had a fresh prem, I am a 4b natural. I don't believe stylist know how to handle natural hair. If you can't do something, why just not say so. Is money worth your reputation. But I guess reputation don't mean much as I seen the minutue I walked in the door. She had to be the worst I have been to. I quit relaxing 3 years ago and I wanted to get it pressed to see some lenght and the condition of my hair. This INSTRUCTOR, couldn't press her way out of a paper bag. I felt really bad that I paid my money to be treated this way. I felt bad for letting someone else abuse my hair that I bady everyday. I felt bad that my hair look worst when I walked out then it did when I walked in. :wallbash:
 
{BiB} Finding MySelf said:
I wouldn't go either...I've been vocal about my hair recently. I think I just finally realized that I was an adult and i have to look out for me and mine now. Lol

You could comb it out yourself before you go I guess...and take your own combs...
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I was thinking of doing this before I went to someone for the first time!!!
That way....all they have to do is concentrate on the styling of the hair--which is what most of them are good at any way (versus the health of the hair).
 
nursenappy said:
I was referred to a stylist. I called her on the phone and let her know I was natural and I needed a press and curl. She was super friendly on the phone. I thought I was going to a place of business because of the business card I had. When I went there, it was an apartment. That was cool, I will get more personal service. WRONG, when I knocked on the door she said rulely, it's not 4 o'clock yet but you can come in. IT WAS 3:55. She did not say hello. how are you, nice to meet you. Ok so she doesn't like small talk cool. Her body language showed that she had a attitude or just in a bad mood (PMS). The 2nd thing she said to me is I am an instructor. WOW, I thought to myself, know wonder these beauticians don't care, cause people like you are teaching them. Ok so she is an instuctor, she will want to know about my hair history and hair goals. Just like a doctor would want to know about your history and things you are attemping to do to correct any health issues. WRONG she was quiet as a mouse, I was scared to say anything lol. She comb my hair like I had a fresh prem, I am a 4b natural. I don't believe stylist know how to handle natural hair. If you can't do something, why just not say so. Is money worth your reputation. But I guess reputation don't mean much as I seen the minutue I walked in the door. She had to be the worst I have been to. I quit relaxing 3 years ago and I wanted to get it pressed to see some lenght and the condition of my hair. This INSTRUCTOR, couldn't press her way out of a paper bag. I felt really bad that I paid my money to be treated this way. I felt bad for letting someone else abuse my hair that I bady everyday. I felt bad that my hair look worst when I walked out then it did when I walked in. :wallbash:
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WOW.....im speachless. I feel for you.:sad:
 
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