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Anna9764

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I'm reading alot of threads were some of us are too eager, we all are. But making a quick decision could cost you your hair and the progress your making. One girl has 5 different kinds of Indian powders and wants to know what to do with them, well why did you buy 5 different kinds....honey. It's not a bad idea once you hear of a product to educate yourself a little, search the product on the net and learn how to use them, try 1 for a while and see how that works. This is a wonderful site and were all learning so much, just be careful. We all want to grow healthy heads of hair, not damage the hair we have. Good Luck girls
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Sincerly Anna
 
This is excellent advice newbie ladies. It is truly a journey and it is going to take some time to achieve your goals.
 
Great post. We seem so eager for growth that not only do we buy things we don't know how to use but we often use things not understanding why or how the product works....i.e. do we co-wash because some say it makes their hair grow or do we uderstand that it's provides moisture and helps with detangling therefore helping to retain length?
 
:lol: you are absolutely right OP, I have always been a product junkie and this site definitely hasn't helped, I have however figured how to try new things within my regimen and some work great others so so, but I've learnt not to try more than one new product within my regimen:yep:
 
I posted something similar in another thread.
I agree.
Alot of us here need to slow down, stop jumping on every bandwagon and learn that simple is often best.
ie Just because co-washing works for one person, it doesn't mean its going to work for you. For me its the worst thing i can do to my hair.
 
I agree wholeheartedly with your post. Great advice. I look at some of the postings on hair regimens and products used and I get tired. A little bit goes a long way. Being patient with your hair is the best thing you could do for it.
 
ITA :grin: Ive been on my hair growing journey or a long while. I've tried SOOOOO many diff products..some worked and some don't...what ive found works the most is simplicity and finding what your hair needs. for me, rollersets, buns, MN, and weekly DC'ng w/ Black Castor oil have given me the best results. i mean most times you will have to try a certain product to see if its for you but do some research on the board because someone may have tried it and it may change your decision b4 the PJ in you runs out to buy it :grin:
 
Complicated regimens may counter hair growth. Too much manipulation can damage hair. Also, folk grow tired of performing time consuming rituals and give up completely.

Some want long hair so badly they can't believe simplifying their regimen is the way to go.

My advice:
Learn about different products
Find what works for YOU
Be consistent

I'm not trying to offend anyone but sometimes you can feel the desperation for long hair on this board. Women are trying SOOO hard to achieve it.

relax. it'll happen.
 
Amen Sister! When I discovered LHCF I did the same thing with products. Now I have my cabinets filled to the brim with stuff I will never use. After reading some of the horror stories of how some women lost all their progress trying the latest thing or trying too many things, it really saddened and scared me. Hundreds of dollars later, I have my regimen down to a tub of Keracare Humecto, Jojoba oil, ORS Hair Mayonnaise, Allways Instant Oil Moisturizer and a wide tooth comb and my hair is the healthiest it has ever been and growing rapidly. It is so easy to manage and I keep it really simple. If my hair needs change I am open to trying something new, but I refuse to jump on every band wagon and every new product that is out there.
 
Great advice! Yep, it doesn't happen overnight, but if you're patient and consistent your hair and body will thank you! I am a testimony.
 
On that note I'd like to add:

1) When introducing new products into your regimen, try one new item at a time to get a better gauge of results. If you try five new things at once, how will you know which product caused that awesome (or negative) reaction? :shopping:

2) Be careful when mixing products. One person reported that a shampoo caused a burning sensation... well turns out she was using a relaxing type chemical at the same time. :huh:

This leads me to my next point....

3) If a product has ingredients that are "naturally-derived" that doesn't mean that product chemical free! There are PLENTY of chemicals that occur in nature!!! :brainy:
 
Complicated regimens may counter hair growth. Too much manipulation can damage hair. Also, folk grow tired of performing time consuming rituals and give up completely.

Some want long hair so badly they can't believe simplifying their regimen is the way to go.

My advice:
Learn about different products
Find what works for YOU
Be consistent

I'm not trying to offend anyone but sometimes you can feel the desperation for long hair on this board. Women are trying SOOO hard to achieve it.

relax. it'll happen.

ITA...thanks. In fact, all of you ladies have given great advice. As a newbie, there was just some things that I knew weren't for me (henna, ayurvedics, no heat, no poo, cowashing, MN) so I didn't jump on those bandwagons...the simpler my routine has become, the more my hair has thrived from it.
 
On that note I'd like to add:

1) When introducing new products into your regimen, try one new item at a time to get a better gauge of results. If you try five new things at once, how will you know which product caused that awesome (or negative) reaction? :shopping:

2) Be careful when mixing products. One person reported that a shampoo caused a burning sensation... well turns out she was using a relaxing type chemical at the same time. :huh:

This leads me to my next point....

3) If a product has ingredients that are "naturally-derived" that doesn't mean that product chemical free! There are PLENTY of chemicals that occur in nature!!! :brainy:

You know, I had this experience w/OCT poo and I was not using my non-chemical relaxer at the same time, but I did and do have a non-chemical relaxer on my hair.

I tried the OCT system again, as I was wetting my hair to detangle, the water and OCT residue began to drop on my shoulders I got that burning sensation again.
I assume it is a chemical reaction to the product's ingredients since I have no other chemically based products with which to compare it with.

Ya never know what reactions you will receive between products and that's why I do not venture far into the chemical hair product realm.
OCT taught me a valuable lesson...stick with what works for me.

To the underlined...true and research is invaluable in this aspect. :yep:
 
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Taking the time to learn YOUR hair, and then doing the RESEARCH on the products you are interested in is vital.

I'm always a little concerned when I see people saying 'Tell me what to do....' - without seeing your hair, knowing your hair, it's impossible - and rather risky - to rely on other peoples assessments of what you should be doing.

This hair care stuff - if you so choose to expand past the very basic and simple things - is an education - one that cannot be spoon fed to you - you really have to take the time to READ and LEARN.

If you don't have the time to read the thread/links about a product/process, and fully learn about it, you shouldn't be using it. Period.

If you do opt to jump in with both feet - hopefully, you'll get lucky. Many people don't. :nono:
 
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Taking the time to learn YOUR hair, and then doing the RESEARCH on the products you are interested in is vital.

I'm always a little concerned when I see people saying 'Tell me what to do....' - without seeing your hair, knowing your hair, it's impossible - and rather risky - to rely on other peoples assessments of what you should be doing.

This hair care stuff - if you so choose to expand past the very basic and simple things - is an education - one that cannot be spoon fed to you - you really have to take the time to READ and LEARN.

If you don't have the time to read the thread/links about a product/process, and fully learn about it, you shouldn't be using it. Period.

If you do opt to jump in with both feet - hopefully, you'll get lucky. Many people don't. :nono:


I thought i was the only one that gets a lil worried about this.
 
Sometimes it helps if you know there are certain ingredients that you want to avoid in your products. Before I ever came to this board or started to really care for my hair, I knew that I couldn't use styling products with a lot of mineral oil or petrolatum. Too many silicones are guaranteed to give me crunchy, coated hair. Knowing helps me not buy a lot of things that work for others because I know my hair will pay the price.
 
schol....i CAN SOOO relate to your posting. I ran out and got some of that cantu, not the shea butter but the other stuff...and it was itch city....TEA TREE OIL does not agree with my hair!
 
I posted something similar in another thread.
I agree.
Alot of us here need to slow down, stop jumping on every bandwagon and learn that simple is often best.
ie Just because co-washing works for one person, it doesn't mean its going to work for you. For me its the worst thing i can do to my hair.


agreeing with the bolded:yep:.. Co-washing sends my scalp to itchy haven. I have to use shampoo on my scalp and hair first!
 
This is excellent advice newbie ladies. It is truly a journey and it is going to take some time to achieve your goals.
and also........hair length shouldnt be the goal,but the prize.because ive seen damaged long hair and it ant pretty!!!!!!!!!!so i would like to add,sisters......take pride in your hairs health,and start within......:rolleyes:
 
On that note I'd like to add:

1) When introducing new products into your regimen, try one new item at a time to get a better gauge of results. If you try five new things at once, how will you know which product caused that awesome (or negative) reaction? :shopping:

2) Be careful when mixing products. One person reported that a shampoo caused a burning sensation... well turns out she was using a relaxing type chemical at the same time. :huh:

This leads me to my next point....

3) If a product has ingredients that are "naturally-derived" that doesn't mean that product chemical free! There are PLENTY of chemicals that occur in nature!!! :brainy:

this post is so on point !!!!!
 
and also........hair length shouldnt be the goal,but the prize.because ive seen damaged long hair and it ant pretty!!!!!!!!!!so i would like to add,sisters......take pride in your hairs health,and start within......:rolleyes:



:lachen::lachen::lachen::lachen:I know it's not funny but it is oh so true!!! Your hair and scalp needs to be healthy first... then the flourishing maintained length comes soon after.
 
This should be a sticky so people can remember that having amazing hair isn't like a get rich quick scheme! The people who have amazing heads on this board had one thing going for them: patience



...it really is a virtue ladies!
 
This is excellent advice! I'm sitting here nodding in agreement with everything that you ladies have mentioned. This deserves to be a sticky.
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I agree with all. If you read the thread about members that have been here two years or more you'll see that many suffered setbacks in the beginning due to bandwagons and PJism. I've been here a year now and am just now seeing progress because the first year was a learning period.
 
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