Newbie Challenge 08 P2

[FindingMe]

When I first decided to join I had a lot of breakage, too. I had never conditioned a day in my life and I moisturized maybe 2 times a month. I think my saving grace was that I was so lazy that I didn't do much to my hair. So I didn't really have heat damage or damage from coloring and stuff. I love love LOVE Elasta QP Mango butter. I thought my hair was in need of protein so that it would be strong and stop breaking, but what it really need was moisture. I moisturize twice a day with ORS moisturizing lotion and mango butter. I've been pulling the relaxers through to the ends for over 9 years. I didn't know I wasn't suppose to. I do my sister's hair too and she knew I wasn't suppose to and never said anything. When I relaxed her hair this time I was careful to just do her new growth. DO you know what she did when I was done? Went back and pulled it through her whole head anyway.

Where do ya'll buy Elasta QP Mango Butter? I want some...

 

[25Nona]

Where do ya'll buy Elasta QP Mango Butter? I want some...

I actually purchased mine from my local BSS for like 5 bucks and change, but they also carry it in CVS here in NYC. Funny story.....One day I was in CVS and saw the travel size of the mango butter,I brought it but I didn't really read the jar. I was caring it around in my hand bag and using the stuff as hand cream cause it smelled so yummy. When I joined the board and saw folks talking about it for the hair I was a little confused, then I went back and read the jar it was then that I discovered it was for the hair and not the body

 

[cottoncoily]

Is it too late to join? This would be a great challenge for me since I've been slacking off lately . I don't really use any special products. I co-wash everyday with Sunsilk then I put my hair in a sock bun. Since I'm trying to transition there are not many styles that I can do with my hair because I'm always pushed for time since I'm a full-time student. My fotki is in my siggy so check it out.

 

[KLomax]

I actually purchased mine from my local BSS for like 5 bucks and change, but they also carry it in CVS here in NYC. Funny story.....One day I was in CVS and saw the travel size of the mango butter,I brought it but I didn't really read the jar. I was caring it around in my hand bag and using the stuff as hand cream cause it smelled so yummy. When I joined the board and saw folks talking about it for the hair I was a little confused, then I went back and read the jar it was then that I discovered it was for the hair and not the body

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[FindingMe]

I actually purchased mine from my local BSS for like 5 bucks and change, but they also carry it in CVS here in NYC. Funny story.....One day I was in CVS and saw the travel size of the mango butter,I brought it but I didn't really read the jar. I was caring it around in my hand bag and using the stuff as hand cream cause it smelled so yummy. When I joined the board and saw folks talking about it for the hair I was a little confused, then I went back and read the jar it was then that I discovered it was for the hair and not the body

I will have to try CVS...

 

[FindingMe]

Is it too late to join? This would be a great challenge for me since I've been slacking off lately . I don't really use any special products. I co-wash everyday with Sunsilk then I put my hair in a sock bun. Since I'm trying to transition there are not many styles that I can do with my hair because I'm always pushed for time since I'm a full-time student. My fotki is in my siggy so check it out.

Hey, lady! Welcome !!! This is where you actually join this challenge:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=194209

All you do is go to that thread and post your starting pics and regimen and then update with pics and status at the beginning of every month! Welcome again!!

I'm transitioning as well (along with other ladies on the thread), so we'll be able to support each other...

ETA: OK, I just checked out your FOTKI and your hair is lovely!! Congrats on being 4 months in to your transition, I am just over two months in, but it's still easy for me to manage my NG at this point... Aslo....I think I will have to steal the scarf method...Looking forward to getting to know you in the other thread!

 

[TaurusAngel]

I actually purchased mine from my local BSS for like 5 bucks and change, but they also carry it in CVS here in NYC. Funny story.....One day I was in CVS and saw the travel size of the mango butter,I brought it but I didn't really read the jar. I was caring it around in my hand bag and using the stuff as hand cream cause it smelled so yummy. When I joined the board and saw folks talking about it for the hair I was a little confused, then I went back and read the jar it was then that I discovered it was for the hair and not the body

Sounds like something i would do. I'm really trying not to give in to this. I've been hearing so many good things about it. I can't be a PJ this early!!!!!!

 

[Morenita]

I actually purchased mine from my local BSS for like 5 bucks and change, but they also carry it in CVS here in NYC. Funny story.....One day I was in CVS and saw the travel size of the mango butter,I brought it but I didn't really read the jar. I was caring it around in my hand bag and using the stuff as hand cream cause it smelled so yummy. When I joined the board and saw folks talking about it for the hair I was a little confused, then I went back and read the jar it was then that I discovered it was for the hair and not the body

Lol Lol :rofl3:

P.S. FM, I got mine from a local Asian BSS. I tried Sally's, and they had Elasta QP, but not the Mango butter Couldn't find it anywhere else. Also yes, I think its post-partum shedding. I am not going to stress over it, I will try a couple more things and if it doesn't help, I'll just forget about it and focus on the breakage. Luckily, I haven't appeared to lost any thickness or anything, though I still can't believe how much hair comes out when I comb it on wash days (about 3 times a week).

 

[LivingDoll]

Hey y'all! I started at page 115 so forgive me if I leave anyone out. Galadriel, pr3tty, leona, bign and FM...I am so impressed with the progress you guys have made! Keep up the regimens everybody!

Once again, my pic is too large to attach but take a look at my fotki...I'm still wearing my phoney bun. The pic is kinda cut off but it was the best I could do, plus I was at work...

 

[FindingMe]

Hey y'all! I started at page 115 so forgive me if I leave anyone out. Galadriel, pr3tty, leona, bign and FM...I am so impressed with the progress you guys have made! Keep up the regimens everybody!

Once again, my pic is too large to attach but take a look at my fotki...I'm still wearing my phoney bun. The pic is kinda cut off but it was the best I could do, plus I was at work...

daephae, i just checked out your FOTKI and the phony pony is the HAWT-NESS!!! It is too cute!!! Love it on you! Girl you was rockin a cute snatch-back (am I dating myself?) in Feb and 3 months later you rockin' a bun! Go 'head wit yo bad self! You gone be SL by the end of the summer...

 

[KLomax]

daephae, i just checked out your FOTKI and the phony pony is the HAWT-NESS!!! It is too cute!!! Love it on you! Girl you was rockin a cute snatch-back (am I dating myself?) in Feb and 3 months later you rockin' a bun! Go 'head wit yo bad self! You gone be SL by the end of the summer...

Co-signing...you got it goin' on Daephae!!!!

FYI- Sabino Moisture block Works!!!! I washed and flat ironed my hair 8 days ago ....it stayed straight...no shrinkage!!! I can't wait try it with a rollerset

 

[LivingDoll]

daephae, i just checked out your FOTKI and the phony pony is the HAWT-NESS!!! It is too cute!!! Love it on you! Girl you was rockin a cute snatch-back (am I dating myself?) in Feb and 3 months later you rockin' a bun! Go 'head wit yo bad self! You gone be SL by the end of the summer...

Co-signing...you got it goin' on Daephae!!!!

FYI- Sabino Moisture block Works!!!! I washed and flat ironed my hair 8 days ago ....it stayed straight...no shrinkage!!! I can't wait try it with a rollerset

@ cute snatch back...girl no we are >>>HERE<<<...yes, you could call it that. Thanks FM & KLo...you guys are so encouraging! I need to see bout that Sabino Moisture Block...next month ...I'm on the buy nothing in June Challenge.

 

[FindingMe]

Co-signing...you got it goin' on Daephae!!!!

FYI- Sabino Moisture block Works!!!! I washed and flat ironed my hair 8 days ago ....it stayed straight...no shrinkage!!! I can't wait try it with a rollerset

Co-signing on SMB!!! I did a DC, sprayed OJON revitalizing mist, applied SMB all over, rollerset and airdried and then straighetened my roots with heat, Wed night and haven't had reversion at my roots yet! Oh, and I was outside a pool party with my kids on Thursday (swaetin in the TX heat) AND got caught in the rain today...still got curls AND straight roots, even on the nape of my neck where I was sweating and my hair was hanging down!!!!!! LOVES IT!!!!
I'll post pics later...

 

[Galadriel]

Hey y'all! I started at page 115 so forgive me if I leave anyone out. Galadriel, pr3tty, leona, bign and FM...I am so impressed with the progress you guys have made! Keep up the regimens everybody!

Once again, my pic is too large to attach but take a look at my fotki...I'm still wearing my phoney bun. The pic is kinda cut off but it was the best I could do, plus I was at work...

I just saw your fotki! You're making great progress. I love the style where it looks like your hair is wrapped. It is soooooo shiny too! I can already see the thickness too (I'm jealous!).

 

[LivingDoll]

I just saw your fotki! You're making great progress. I love the style where it looks like your hair is wrapped. It is soooooo shiny too! I can already see the thickness too (I'm jealous!).

Thanks so much...you're making great progress yourself. i saw your pics that you recently posted. your hair looks sooo healthy!

you know what's funny? the longer my hair gets, the thinner it looks. i'm working on it this time around soooo we shall see...

 

[FindingMe]

Co-signing on SMB!!! I did a DC, sprayed OJON revitalizing mist, applied SMB all over, rollerset and airdried and then straighetened my roots with heat, Wed night and haven't had reversion at my roots yet! Oh, and I was outside a pool party with my kids on Thursday (swaetin in the TX heat) AND got caught in the rain today...still got curls AND straight roots, even on the nape of my neck where I was sweating and my hair was hanging down!!!!!! LOVES IT!!!!
I'll post pics later...

pics attached

 

[FindingMe]

Co-signing on SMB!!! I did a DC, sprayed OJON revitalizing mist, applied SMB all over, rollerset and airdried and then straighetened my roots with heat, Wed night and haven't had reversion at my roots yet! Oh, and I was outside a pool party with my kids on Thursday (swaetin in the TX heat) AND got caught in the rain today...still got curls AND straight roots, even on the nape of my neck where I was sweating and my hair was hanging down!!!!!! LOVES IT!!!!
I'll post pics later...

more pics..i have about 1.5 inches of NG, but you can't really tell with the SMB...ummm...this is going to be a transition staple for moi...

 

[25Nona]

Co-signing on SMB!!! I did a DC, sprayed OJON revitalizing mist, applied SMB all over, rollerset and airdried and then straighetened my roots with heat, Wed night and haven't had reversion at my roots yet! Oh, and I was outside a pool party with my kids on Thursday (swaetin in the TX heat) AND got caught in the rain today...still got curls AND straight roots, even on the nape of my neck where I was sweating and my hair was hanging down!!!!!! LOVES IT!!!!
I'll post pics later...

hmmmmmm!!!! as I start counting my change in my coin purse . I may have to pick this up, we've had to very humid days here in the city, and I'm looking like a wet cat that stuck it's paw in an electrical socket.

 

[25Nona]

Hey y'all! I started at page 115 so forgive me if I leave anyone out. Galadriel, pr3tty, leona, bign and FM...I am so impressed with the progress you guys have made! Keep up the regimens everybody!

Once again, my pic is too large to attach but take a look at my fotki...I'm still wearing my phoney bun. The pic is kinda cut off but it was the best I could do, plus I was at work...

Daephae

I'm lovin your pony, I may have to get one myself. My hair is terrible in the summer.......me and humidity are like oil and water. Your progress is awesome, I wish I had the thickness you do, I'm washing my hair now and after looking at your fotki, I added some Jamaican Black Castor Oil to my KeraCare Humecto.

 

[25Nona]

more pics..i have about 1.5 inches of NG, but you can't really tell with the SMB...ummm...this is going to be a transition staple for moi...

DANG!!!!DANG!!!!! is all I can say. :Flahsssss

 

[LivingDoll]

more pics..i have about 1.5 inches of NG, but you can't really tell with the SMB...ummm...this is going to be a transition staple for moi...

Girl, if you hadn't said anything about your NG, I never would've known. I'm gonna have to get the SMB!

 

[LivingDoll]

Daephae

I'm lovin your pony, I may have to get one myself. My hair is terrible in the summer.......me and humidity are like oil and water. Your progress is awesome, I wish I had the thickness you do, I'm washing my hair now and after looking at your foki, I added some Jamaican Black Castor Oil to my KeraCare Humecto.

Bign...what in the world are you talkin bout? With all that thick hair on your head! But thanks hun...

BTW, I'll post pics of my UPA clip tonight or tomorrow...I'll have to get a few more. They will definitely help to get me through the summer. The only way that I'll make it through summer w/o cutting is by wearing ponys.

 

[FindingMe]

hmmmmmm!!!! as I start counting my change in my coin purse . I may have to pick this up, we've had to very humid days here in the city, and I'm looking like a wet cat that stuck it's paw in an electrical socket.

Girl, It definitley worked for me...you just have to play around with how much to use, because, I swear a nickel sized portion worked for my whole head. It's so concentrated, you just need a very little. Go to their website and send them an email and they will send you two little crack sized vials in the mail (should be enough for 2-3 uses!)

DANG!!!!DANG!!!!! is all I can say. :Flahsssss

Thanks!!! I know, one more thing to add to your list to buy, I am like that, to...

Girl, if you hadn't said anything about your NG, I never would've known. I'm gonna have to get the SMB!

Girl, I tell you, it tamed my NG and made it straight...and the kicker was it didn't revert!!! I just had to make sure I washed real good with a sulfate shampoo to get all the cones off my scalp (cause I put a lot at the roots to keep my hair straight) 'cause I was real paranoid that it did such a good job of blocking the moisture, I thought it was gonna block my follicles or something I be stoopid paranoid sometimes....

 

[LivingDoll]

Girl, It definitley worked for me...you just have to play around with how much to use, because, I swear a nickel sized portion worked for my whole head. It's so concentrated, you just need a very little. Go to their website and send them an email and they will send you two little crack sized vials in the mail (should be enough for 2-3 uses!)


Thanks!!! I know, one more thing to add to your list to buy, I am like that, to...



Girl, I tell you, it tamed my NG and made it straight...and the kicker was it didn't revert!!! I just had to make sure I washed real good with a sulfate shampoo to get all the cones off my scalp (cause I put a lot at the roots to keep my hair straight) 'cause I was real paranoid that it did such a good job of blocking the moisture, I thought it was gonna block my follicles or something I be stoopid paranoid sometimes....

LMAO @ crack sized vials

 

[KLomax]

Girl, It definitley worked for me...you just have to play around with how much to use, because, I swear a nickel sized portion worked for my whole head. It's so concentrated, you just need a very little. Go to their website and send them an email and they will send you two little crack sized vials in the mail (should be enough for 2-3 uses!)


Thanks!!! I know, one more thing to add to your list to buy, I am like that, to...


Girl, I tell you, it tamed my NG and made it straight...and the kicker was it didn't revert!!! I just had to make sure I washed real good with a sulfate shampoo to get all the cones off my scalp (cause I put a lot at the roots to keep my hair straight) 'cause I was real paranoid that it did such a good job of blocking the moisture, I thought it was gonna block my follicles or something I be stoopid paranoid sometimes....

Co-signing on the SMB... I used it on my daughter's natural 4zzz hair... blow dried/flat ironed...her hair looks like she has a relaxer and it did not revert.....

SMB the new HAIR CRACK​

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[LivingDoll]

Hey y'all...I'm rockin the UPA Clip in my siggy! I posted a product rave in the main discussion area but apparently some stuff went down a few months ago involving Michelle(UPA owner) and some ladies on the board...so people aren't supporting her anymore.

Oh well...loving my UPA clip!

 

[KLomax]

Hey y'all...I'm rockin the UPA Clip in my siggy! I posted a product rave in the main discussion area but apparently some stuff went down a few months ago involving Michelle(UPA owner) and some ladies on the board...so people aren't supporting her anymore.

Oh well...loving my UPA clip!

Aw shucks....it's on NOW !!!
You are good to go w/ that protective style.It looks fabulous .Perfect for the summer .​

That UPA clip is the Bomb Diggity!!!! I:heart2:it. Is the pony attached to the barrette ?​

Alright Daephae give up the details .​

 

[FindingMe]

Hey y'all...I'm rockin the UPA Clip in my siggy! I posted a product rave in the main discussion area but apparently some stuff went down a few months ago involving Michelle(UPA owner) and some ladies on the board...so people aren't supporting her anymore.

Oh well...loving my UPA clip!

DAYUMMMM!!!! If I didn't know for sure you was growing out your hair, I wud think that was U!!!! O-M-G!! I cannot believe how good that clip looks! Was it easy to use/put in? Is it comfortable? Good lord, that's the bomb....

 

[FindingMe]

Aw shucks....it's on NOW !!!

You are good to go w/ that protective style.It looks fabulous .Perfect for the summer .​

That UPA clip is the Bomb Diggity!!!! I:heart2:it. Is the pony attached to the barrette ?​

Alright Daephae give up the details .​

I want the deets on the gossip part, too!

 

[LivingDoll]

Aw shucks....it's on NOW !!!

You are good to go w/ that protective style.It looks fabulous .Perfect for the summer .​

That UPA clip is the Bomb Diggity!!!! I:heart2:it. Is the pony attached to the barrette ?​

Alright Daephae give up the details .​

DAYUMMMM!!!! If I didn't know for sure you was growing out your hair, I wud think that was U!!!! O-M-G!! I cannot believe how good that clip looks! Was it easy to use/put in? Is it comfortable? Good lord, that's the bomb....

Thanks y'all! I love y'all, I swear!

Yes, the pony is attached to the clips (which are removable) on the barrette. I can pop the clips out and attach them to another barrette. It's very easy to change them back and forth.

It's very easy to use...takes about 5 seconds to put on. That's it. Just the same as attaching a barette to your pony.

EXTREMELY comfy...way more comfy than a drawstring pony. I don't think I'll be putting it back in (the drawstring). I've had a few moments where I felt that the UPA clip was tugging my hairs a little...I simply unfastened it, repositioned my hair and fastened it back.

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! I'm gonna get a few more. I've gotten tons of compliments from my family and my coworkers. This is it for summer! I'm ordering one for my sister today.

ETA: I did have to trim the hair on the sides of the UPA a little. It was too boxy for me...made it look fake.