2010 Lose Minimal/No Hair While Detangling Challenge

SherylsTresses

SherylsTresses

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Our goal is find a regimen that allows us to lose as few hairs as possible while detangling or wet combing. :pullhair: We will be supportive by sharing weekly posts using techniques below and as well as others. If needed, we will begin our challenge immediately and will continue throughout 2010. Feel free to join or offer suggestions. We know there are members on this board that lose little or no hair and we are hoping to join you. :yep:

Helpful Techniques: :rosebud::bling::heart2:

  • Moisture/protein balance--alternating moisture and protein conditioners weekly / protein prepoo
  • Porosity control as final rinse for one minute after DC
  • Adding 100% garlic powder to moisturizing conditioner or use garlic conditioner, oil, cloves, pills
  • Detangling in shower with lots of conditioner and running water
  • Shampoo and rinse only in shower
  • Search & destroy method every 3-6 months trimming off 1/2" inch or less
  • Applying oils & heat protectants to wet hair
  • Keep newgrowth moisturized with water-based, oil-based or butter moisturizers
  • Finger-detangle dry hair before wash routine
  • Detangling conditioners -- Paul Mitchell's The Detangler, Cowboy Magic, et al
  • French Perm Stabilizer Plus lotion
  • Coffee rinsing
  • Hard core protein treatment every 4-6 weeks
  • Towel dry hair w/o disturbing position of detangled hair
  • Seamless combs
  • Tea rinsing
  • Ayurvedic powders
  • Clarifying every 4-6 weeks
  • Henna
  • Wash / CoWashing in braids

Niko's Challenging Cousins: :gorgeous: :cup::congrats::flowers:
  1. AllAboutMoi
  2. Angel of the North
  3. Angeleyez09
  4. Ashleescheveux
  5. BeautifulESQ
  6. Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll
  7. Chelz
  8. Cmw45
  9. DaPPeR
  10. DLewis
  11. Dimechiq
  12. Elise805
  13. Ensjg598
  14. Evsbaby
  15. Firstborn2
  16. FlightsWifey
  17. FocusLady
  18. Grow
  19. Guudhair
  20. Hair4romheaven
  21. Happylife
  22. ILuvsmuhgrass
  23. Jasminea
  24. Jayjaycurlz
  25. JD2'd
  26. Jewell
  27. JJamiah
  28. Kerryann
  29. KatKronicles
  30. Kayte
  31. Kiki82
  32. Larry3344
  33. Laurend
  34. LadyLeoSmile
  35. LiberianGirl
  36. Lizzyb168
  37. Lnana04
  38. Lolasmane
  39. LovelyH
  40. Mane Event
  41. Mariofmagdal
  42. Meecee
  43. MissAlyssa
  44. Miss Congeniality
  45. Mommynikki772
  46. MonaRae
  47. Mrs. Verde
  48. Ms_CoCo37
  49. MsPlatinumbsf
  50. Mwedzi
  51. My-Foolish-Heart
  52. Neith
  53. NitaChantell
  54. Onyxmin
  55. Ppg0069
  56. PinkyD
  57. Queen_Earth
  58. Questionable
  59. Raine054
  60. Serenity_Peace
  61. Sharifeh
  62. SherylsTresses
  63. Softblackcotton
  64. Sqzbly1908
  65. SVT
  66. Swalker31
  67. SweetDYMEond
  68. Tarheelgurl
  69. Taz007
  70. Tdwillis
  71. Theresamonet
  72. Tressajalen
  73. Twinkletoes17
  74. Vkb247
  75. Vonnieluvs08


Rules: :yep:
*Post techniques above and others that you have used for each shampoo
*Describe or post pics of how much hair you've lost while detangling or wet combing
*Encourage each other
 
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I'd like to join too!

but eh, I never started a challenge :perplexed


I want to add tea rinsing to the list though!
 
Using seamless combs or brushes that aren't ball tipped is a must as well. That and having your hair never loose and wet at the same time is very helpful.
 
I would be in if this gets started! :grin:

I find coconut oil applied to the hair for a few minutes helps to detangle.

Also minimal manipulation helps!
 
The biggest thing I think you might want to add is cowashing your hair in braids/plaits. This is the #1 thing that has almost eliminated any detangling issues I had (which werent many because of my low density). Sectioning the hair into 4 or 5 big sections and braiding them, then cowashing them, has really reduced my SSKs. Finger detangling also helps. You can use your hands/fingers to smooth down the shed hair.

So, I braid my hair, get in the shower and completely wet my hair. I coat each braid with conditioner, one at a time. After coating the braid, giving it a lot of slip, I unravel each braid and rub the conditioner through, then rebraid. As I am rebraiding, I am smoothing out the shedding so that by the time I get to the end of the braid, the shed hair slips out. I do this on each braid. Leave the conditioner in while I bathe, then rinse out with the braids still in. By doing this, I've noticed a drastic reduction in tangles, knots, and shed hair.
 
Just make a list of the challengers by adding peoples names (the ones who want to join) to your first post. If there are any rules, add them to your first post and state when the challenge ends. Anyone else has any tips? I would like to join as I am doing the above in order to reduce shedding.
 
Yay! Another challenge!
What helps for me are:
Coconut oil and pre-pooing!
Washing in braids.:grin:
Finger detangling any single strands knots and only using a wide-tooth comb.
Low manipulation: half-wigs, cornrows!:drunk:
Keep ends moisturised.
 
DLewis I want your ponytail :(

I may have to try FPS. The reviews on Sally are convincing. They see me way too often at my local Sally's...

Joining challenge and subscribing :)
 
I really need to join this challenge, I just don't know how to be gentle. I'm in if it's been started.
 
I would like in as well, I remember only losing 5 hairs daily shedding and no breakage, and would love to get back to that status!
 
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