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[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

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I am so happy to hear this . I've heard that other naturals like Hairveda also. I am a Hairveda stan so I was hoping I could continue to use the products once 100% natural.

Yup! They are so great. I was just outside and couldn't stop looking at the blinging refelction of my hair!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

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drats, scambell, i was really trying to avoid purchasing another product line....seriously...but you make it sound so good...drats



oh, well...off to hairveda.com....

LOL!!

I am waiting till next month to place my order because Lord knows I want to try out the Vatika Frosting.

 

[robot.]

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This natural thing is actually a lot more complicated than I thought it would be.

Right now, I'm just working on keeping my moisture up, seeing how my hair holds up without daily cowashing.

I'm desperately using up my stash so I can order more stuff. I have my shopping lists ALL ready to go.

 

[Ltown]

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Hi ladies I'm happy you all are sharing your BC experience now that you end your transition this summer. Maybe you can get the thread name change to New Natural so that others who will b/c this year and in the future can join and share? Just a thought! I'm at 47 weeks and plan on waiting until Jan 2010 so I'll be lurking and learning.

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

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LOL!!

I am waiting till next month to place my order because Lord knows I want to try out the Vatika Frosting.

Me too!!!! I like the sitrilinah (sp?) DC. I was looking at that cocosta (sp?) oil that's on sale now but I'm so holding out to try the frosting.

drats, scambell, i was really trying to avoid purchasing another product line....seriously...but you make it sound so good...drats
oh, well...off to hairveda.com....

FM you sound like a PJ to me. But yeah I understand about finding either one product line or several products that work and stick to them. I wish my hair would one time just say NO!! but she likes everything I do to her (protein, moisture, oil, butters) Only thing so far has been the Burdock stuff from Qhemet and my mom didn't like it either hence the reason I have it.

Welcome Carlita!!! Love your hair girl!!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

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Me too!!!! I like the sitrilinah (sp?) DC. I was looking at that cocosta (sp?) oil that's on sale now but I'm so holding out to try the frosting.



FM you sound like a PJ to me. But yeah I understand about finding either one product line or several products that work and stick to them. I wish my hair would one time just say NO!! but she likes everything I do to her (protein, moisture, oil, butters) Only thing so far has been the Burdock stuff from Qhemet and my mom didn't like it either hence the reason I have it.

Welcome Carlita!!! Love your hair girl!!!

I had the DC in my hair today and wanted to bite a chunk out of my head it smelt so good. I DC'd on dry hair...what a dream!!

 

[Soliel185]

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I made a spray the night before last with Rose Water (smells SO good), vegetable glycerine, aloe vera, and a splash of Wheat Protein (got from lotioncrafters). This morning I woke up to a packed down curly fro, so I spritzed and fluffed with the new spray.

It's almost 4pm and my hair is still sooooo soft. I think I have a winner!

My old mix had SAA, and I would add an essential oil to cover the slightly fishy smell of the SAA - but I wasn't always successful. This is working as good, if not better and it smells divine to boot!

 

[FindingMe]

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Vonnie, I am a PJ...I have SERIOUS issues...

I had the DC in my hair today and wanted to bite a chunk out of my head it smelt so good. I DC'd on dry hair...what a dream!!

scampbell, I need to do this. I figure I can do it on dry hair overnight with a cap and scarf and be good the next morning.

I made a spray the night before last with Rose Water (smells SO good), vegetable glycerine, aloe vera, and a splash of Wheat Protein (got from lotioncrafters). This morning I woke up to a packed down curly fro, so I spritzed and fluffed with the new spray.

It's almost 4pm and my hair is still sooooo soft. I think I have a winner!

My old mix had SAA, and I would add an essential oil to cover the slightly fishy smell of the SAA - but I wasn't always successful. This is working as good, if not better and it smells divine to boot!

I envy mixologists...my stuff always comes out like crap (stuff/chunks floating in it, not mixing up, just generally a mess...)

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

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Vonnie, I am a PJ...I have SERIOUS issues...



scampbell, I need to do this. I figure I can do it on dry hair overnight with a cap and scarf and be good the next morning.




I envy mixologists...my stuff always comes out like crap (stuff/chunks floating in it, not mixing up, just generally a mess...)

I am sure your hair will thank you. I prefer the DC on dry hair than I do on my wet hair.

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

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Is it possible to change the name of the thread?? I cant figure out how!!

 

[Shay72]

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Is it possible to change the name of the thread?? I cant figure out how!!

I'm thinking if you just pm a mod they will do it for you.

 

[FindingMe]

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Is it possible to change the name of the thread?? I cant figure out how!!

PM a mod...Whatcha gonna change it to?

Would you also ask them will you still be subscribed to the new thread with the new name if they change or will we have to re-subscribe...THX!

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

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I made a spray the night before last with Rose Water (smells SO good), vegetable glycerine, aloe vera, and a splash of Wheat Protein (got from lotioncrafters). This morning I woke up to a packed down curly fro, so I spritzed and fluffed with the new spray.

It's almost 4pm and my hair is still sooooo soft. I think I have a winner!

My old mix had SAA, and I would add an essential oil to cover the slightly fishy smell of the SAA - but I wasn't always successful. This is working as good, if not better and it smells divine to boot!

I have a mix similar to this (except I add Jojoba oil) and I love it. I'm trying not to be a hard core PJ but I was looking at that SAA and Wheat Protein has been talked about a lot. How does the Wheat Protein come liquid, solid, gel? I use Orange EO as fragrance since it gives me a nice refreshed smell.

I am sure your hair will thank you. I prefer the DC on dry hair than I do on my wet hair.

When you DC on dry hair do you come back and cowash later? What is your routine when you do this? TIA

FM-mixing is just like cooking. You know how you like your food to taste and you remix a recipe to meet your tastes. You know what you hair likes and/or needs and you just mix accordingly. I have made some mixes that turned out a lil funky and you just figure out what you can add to make it better (if possible, I learned that with my MSM powder disaster). I think mixing is better for my hair since I can tailor my DCs, spritz, HOT, next will be hair butters to what my hair likes/needs and keep different mixes for different occasions. Just remember to right down what you put in so you can reproduce it (this is my problem). HTH.

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

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PM a mod...Whatcha gonna change it to?

Would you also ask them will you still be subscribed to the new thread with the new name if they change or will we have to re-subscribe...THX!

Oops i was acting so fast i just told her to take the July out of it im so not creative erplexed

 

[CarLiTa]

I have just begun my online purchases... and these recommendations aren't helping... there's so much I want to buy

Here is my list so far:
Shampoo:
1. Dr. Bronner's Castile soap (sadly, i bought this before I checked lhcf. I might try FindingMe's method for using it when I want to clarify)
2. Oyin Handmade: Honey Wash (good reviews on youtube)

Conditioner: (only 1 so far, looking at others at the moment)
1. Olive and Aloe Conditioner - tried once, don't remember loving it, but will try it again (maybe might help if mixed for deep conditioning)

Deep Conditioner:
1. Olive oil + Coconut oil + Cheapie conditioner + Honey = insanely amazing deep conditioner.

Leave-in:
1. Oyin Greg Juice (To Be Purchased (TBP))
2. Hairveda Whipped Cream (ordered and waiting)

Moisturizers:
1. Ojon (someone gave me left overs, but I don't know what the product is exactly. It looks like mud, but it's a grease)
2. Eco Styler Gel (clear)
3. Qhemet Biologics (TBP)
4. Shea Butter (TBP)
5. **wondering if I should get Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive Heavy Cream

Oils:
1. Castor oil (TBP)
2. Coconut oil (TBP)
3. Jojoba oil (TBP)
5. Avocado Butter (TBP)
4. Hairveda Avosoya with E (ordered and waiting)

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

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I have a mix similar to this (except I add Jojoba oil) and I love it. I'm trying not to be a hard core PJ but I was looking at that SAA and Wheat Protein has been talked about a lot. How does the Wheat Protein come liquid, solid, gel? I use Orange EO as fragrance since it gives me a nice refreshed smell.



When you DC on dry hair do you come back and cowash later? What is your routine when you do this? TIA

FM-mixing is just like cooking. You know how you like your food to taste and you remix a recipe to meet your tastes. You know what you hair likes and/or needs and you just mix accordingly. I have made some mixes that turned out a lil funky and you just figure out what you can add to make it better (if possible, I learned that with my MSM powder disaster). I think mixing is better for my hair since I can tailor my DCs, spritz, HOT, next will be hair butters to what my hair likes/needs and keep different mixes for different occasions. Just remember to right down what you put in so you can reproduce it (this is my problem). HTH.

Forgive me for the quoting and bolding... I don't know how to quote parts of messages

I was going to do a full wash afterwards but my hair felt so delicious that I just rinsed out the DC and left it at that. I also was loving the smell so much that I didn't want to cover it with another conditioner.

Finally did some pathetic twists in my hair....took me so long, I even took breaks...my head is HUGE, I can't even wear hats...feel sorry for me. LOL!!

 

[song_of_serenity]

Couple of piccies with Ecostyler. I LOVE THIS GEL. Only 2.99 for an entire tub, alcohol free?? Not having to deal with the drippies from waiting for KCCC to dry?? My definition is awesome.


I can tell my hair is growing since it's starting to "hang" over my bando. (Excuse the peeking panty hose hair tie!)

 

[Vonnieluvs08]

Couple of piccies with Ecostyler. I LOVE THIS GEL. Only 2.99 for an entire tub, alcohol free?? Not having to deal with the drippies from waiting for KCCC to dry?? My definition is awesome.


I can tell my hair is growing since it's starting to "hang" over my bando. (Excuse the peeking panty hose hair tie!)

That looks great SOS!! I may have to invest in this at some point. I'm not a fan of gel for real not even KCCC really. Where did you get it from? Did you apply to wet hair or damp hair? TIA

SCampbell- Thanks. I'm glad you tried the twists. I know how difficult it is when you don't "feel" like doing your hair. Girl your head is fine. I got a big ole forehead and still pull my hair out my face for all the world to be blinded by its shine. LOL!!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Couple of piccies with Ecostyler. I LOVE THIS GEL. Only 2.99 for an entire tub, alcohol free?? Not having to deal with the drippies from waiting for KCCC to dry?? My definition is awesome.


I can tell my hair is growing since it's starting to "hang" over my bando. (Excuse the peeking panty hose hair tie!)

Hair is blang blangin!! looks good.

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Any of you ladies tried the caramel treatment? I think I am going to do a homemade one tomorrow.

 

[vivEz daNs lamouR]

Hey ladies!!! I don't know how I managed to miss this thread.

BC Date: June 27, 2009 (a few days shy of July)
Hair type: 3C/4A
How long you transitioned: 16 months
Products that work: My staples right now are EVOO, Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, KCCC, and Infusium 23 Moisturologie. Oooh, and Castor oil too.
Pix:

(2nd day hair pulled into a puff)

Texture shots (from around the day I BC'd):

 

[song_of_serenity]

That looks great SOS!! I may have to invest in this at some point. I'm not a fan of gel for real not even KCCC really. Where did you get it from? Did you apply to wet hair or damp hair? TIA

Thank you! Any bss should carry it! Here's a thread that made me go out and get it in the first place!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=351419&highlight=

My hair was just DAMP. It shouldn't be sopping wet at all (that's what I had a problem with kccc!) Youtube has plenty of how tos on it! It's so cheap and works wonders. I spritz it with a jojoba oil/water mixture at the end so it wouldn't crunch up...it has a hold, curl definition AND isn't crunchy!

Hair is blang blangin!! looks good.

Thank you! The bling was thanks to the flash, but I didn't get enough lighting to pick up the curls otherwise!

WELCOME VIVEZ! Your hair looks great!

 

[CurlyCoilycourt]

Welcome Vivez love your hair!!!

SOS- what color is the gel i went to my BSS today and there were like 3 colors?!?!

 

[LivinMyLifeLikeItsGolden]

Hey ladies!!! I don't know how I managed to miss this thread.

BC Date: June 27, 2009 (a few days shy of July)
Hair type: 3C/4A
How long you transitioned: 16 months
Products that work: My staples right now are EVOO, Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, KCCC, and Infusium 23 Moisturologie. Oooh, and Castor oil too.
Pix:

(2nd day hair pulled into a puff)

Texture shots (from around the day I BC'd):

Don't come in here with all that beautiful hair without sharing your regime....
LOL. just joking...but I want to know still. LOL.

 

[song_of_serenity]

Welcome Vivez love your hair!!!

SOS- what color is the gel i went to my BSS today and there were like 3 colors?!?!

I read not to get super hold...and I avoid black gel like the plague. I'm a new gel user. LOL.

Mine is in a pink jar. :3 The hold level is firm hold, 7 and it is a clear gel.

 

[Soliel185]

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I have a mix similar to this (except I add Jojoba oil) and I love it. I'm trying not to be a hard core PJ but I was looking at that SAA and Wheat Protein has been talked about a lot. How does the Wheat Protein come liquid, solid, gel? I use Orange EO as fragrance since it gives me a nice refreshed smell.



When you DC on dry hair do you come back and cowash later? What is your routine when you do this? TIA

The wheat germ is a liquid. It's not the consistancy of an oil, but it's not as thin as water. It's kind of like Aloe vera juice. I noticed that Wheat protein was a common ingredient in a lot of high end products so I started looking into it. I like to experiement.

When I DC I just rinse and leave it at that. No need to co-wash afterward unless it was a protein DC and my hair feels kind of tangle-y - in which case the co-wash can help me detangle in the shower and it doesn't effect the final result.

I know that on lotioncrafters there are several extracts and oils that are available in Water Soluble form and that makes them much easier to mix. I usually mix like consistancies together - like creamy and oily things mix well. Creamy and watery things mix well - watery and oily things not so much. Also, it's best to dissolve some things like citric acid, or baking soda in a small amount of liquid before adding it to the rest of the batch. I don't heat things or go all double boiler temp check mixtress - I like to dump a whole bunch of things I know are good altogether and see what happens.

 

[FindingMe]

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Forgive me for the quoting and bolding... I don't know how to quote parts of messages

I was going to do a full wash afterwards but my hair felt so delicious that I just rinsed out the DC and left it at that. I also was loving the smell so much that I didn't want to cover it with another conditioner.

Finally did some pathetic twists in my hair....took me so long, I even took breaks...my head is HUGE, I can't even wear hats...feel sorry for me. LOL!!

I was on Brockstar's blog today (http://kinkycurlycrazylove.blogspot.com/) and I read when she does her DC, she has three steps:

Step One: Wash with a clarifying conditioner. This will get all of the "gunk" out and make your hair super fresh n clean

Step two: Apply Deep Conditioner. Make sure you distribute it evenly. Then put on a plastic cap and either hang out for an hour around the house or sit under the dryer for about 10-15 min.

Step three, and most important: After rinsing, apply a regular conditioner. I didn't do this at first until I got the tip and believe me, it does wonders!

And last, but not least, always use a leave in conditioner.

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I don't think I've ever used a reg conditioner after the DC, but I'm gonna try it bc my DCs are missing something... I'm gonna do a dry DC overnight and then rinse in the am and then apply my reg Nature's Gate conditioner and rinse some but not all out and use the left in conditioner as my leave-in....I'm just trying to simplify....

 

[FindingMe]

Couple of piccies with Ecostyler. I LOVE THIS GEL. Only 2.99 for an entire tub, alcohol free?? Not having to deal with the drippies from waiting for KCCC to dry?? My definition is awesome.


I can tell my hair is growing since it's starting to "hang" over my bando. (Excuse the peeking panty hose hair tie!)

sos, Your hair looks SOOOOO pretty!!! I do have some ecostyler i need to try again...(PJism at it's finest...) what do you use as a leave in under it?

 

[FindingMe]

Hey ladies!!! I don't know how I managed to miss this thread.

BC Date: June 27, 2009 (a few days shy of July)
Hair type: 3C/4A
How long you transitioned: 16 months
Products that work: My staples right now are EVOO, Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, KCCC, and Infusium 23 Moisturologie. Oooh, and Castor oil too.
Pix:

:welcome3: :lovedrool: YOUR HAIR IS LOVELY!!!!!! You have a ton of it, too! I transitioned for 16 months as well and am so glad I did the BC, I dunno what to do! Welcome again!

 

[song_of_serenity]

sos, Your hair looks SOOOOO pretty!!! I do have some ecostyler i need to try again...(PJism at it's finest...) what do you use as a leave in under it?

THANK YOU!!

Nothing at all under! I just spritz it afterward with a jojoba oil/water mixture. Stopped the crunchies right in their tracks!