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Altruisticoam said:
Hey what does a tea rinse entail? I hear ladies on the site talking about it. Is there a specific tea that needs to be used?
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I was reading the convo between Kiwi and another member and the tea sounded like a good idea. I use Lipton Mango Peach. I put it on my hair after cleansing and rinsing. I put my DC on top of it, cover with a bag and put my heat cap on. I'm loving the results.
 
Cattypus1 said:
Right there with ya on the grays. I've been watching mine too. Haven't tried the 613 you like it better than the other "flavors"? I'm trying to hold off until the end of the month if I can last that long with my gray.
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I haven't tried any of the other "flavors" so I have nothing to compare. Girl "We gonna wash those grays right out of our hair, LOL! That was Clairol commercial back in the day, yep i'm telling my age, lol.

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KiWiStyle said:
I haven't tried any of the other "flavors" so I have nothing to compare. Girl "We gonna wash those grays right out of our hair, LOL! That was Clairol commercial back in the day, yep i'm telling my age, lol.

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You so crazy...lol. Back in the day is right. That's right up there with "I just washed my hair and I can't do a thing with it." [grin]
 
Cattypus1 said:
I was reading the convo between Kiwi and another member and the tea sounded like a good idea. I use Lipton Mango Peach. I put it on my hair after cleansing and rinsing. I put my DC on top of it, cover with a bag and put my heat cap on. I'm loving the results.
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Ok so I've been youtubeing the rinses for the last hour and I'm sold. I'll be starting this on my wash next week! Going to use black tea.
 
Thanks KiWiStyle and Cattypus1! I will probably do it a few days after. Heck I may get adventurous and do it the same day like a semi permanent color but I will definitely keep you ladies posted!
 
I have that condition that causes you to think your hair is much shorter than it really is? What is it called?? BUT, my hair seems to be really thick at the roots and not just my NG. I think cutting on the astrology calendar worked! I chose the day that will thicken the hair...hmmm??

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Cherry89 said:
@sunnieb@baddison@Nix08@divachyk

Hello, ladies. I've been mia for a while. school, kids and work is kicking my butt right now.. lol. I'm still bunning 90% of the time. I believe ive grown an 1 inch or so, since my last relaxer on Dec, 22nd. I'll post update pics later since I've been gone for a while. Im maintaing my new growth by daily co-washes and aloe vera gel/glycerin mix, I also apply JBCO to my scalp and ends. Im glad we are still hangin in there, only 7-8 weeks to go!!
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Cherry89 sunnieb divachyk Nix08 - Whhaaatttt....I can't believe how time flies. Are we really inside 8 weeks already! These stretches are getting better and better for me. I don't even know I'm stretching anymore. Got a whole "butt-load" of new growth, but I don't even think about it anymore. Moisturize and seal daily, Co-wash-Wednesday's, and Wash-n-DC on the weekends. Monthly NUPUR henna. That's it. Got it down to a science now...LOL!!!

Ladies..we're in it for the long haul. We will be some happy folks when April gets here!!:grin::grin:
 
mschristine hnntrr Mande30
I did go ahead and relax last night. I think I did a pretty good job. I did a better job on my last relaxer. One thing that helped during my last stretch was applying DC weekly like a relaxer. It gave me that extra practice and better application skills. I will definitely begin doing that again on my next wash day. It is more time consuming, but worth the effort. I have one or two slightly underprocessed spots, but its not major. I'm ready to start the next stretch. I will try my best to do 12 weeks this time.
 
baddison said:
Cherry89 sunnieb divachyk Nix08 - Whhaaatttt....I can't believe how time flies. Are we really inside 8 weeks already! These stretches are getting better and better for me. I don't even know I'm stretching anymore. Got a whole "butt-load" of new growth, but I don't even think about it anymore. Moisturize and seal daily, Co-wash-Wednesday's, and Wash-n-DC on the weekends. Monthly NUPUR henna. That's it. Got it down to a science now...LOL!!!

Ladies..we're in it for the long haul. We will be some happy folks when April gets here!!:grin::grin:
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Your regimen is identical to mine! It's working so well.

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baddison Cherry89 sunnieb divachyk
I am still amazed at the ease of this stretch:grin: I've been keeping up my water intake and daily cowashing (I have not skipped a wash with coconut milk yet - I think it's really helping out my ng). This stretch has confirmed that I have at least 2 different textures. The hair on the lower half of my head has a looser curl pattern and it makes me look like I have very thin ends now because the ng isn't coiling up whereas the majority of my head is coiling up and shrinking at 11 weeks post! I so love the feel of the ng...it's almost therapeutic:giggle:

KiWiStyle that's call hairorexia:giggle: I get it from time to time - way too often actually:look:
 
klsjackson said:
@mschristine @hnntrr @Mande30
I did go ahead and relax last night. I think I did a pretty good job. I did a better job on my last relaxer. One thing that helped during my last stretch was applying DC weekly like a relaxer. It gave me that extra practice and better application skills. I will definitely begin doing that again on my next wash day. It is more time consuming, but worth the effort. I have one or two slightly underprocessed spots, but its not major. I'm ready to start the next stretch. I will try my best to do 12 weeks this time.
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@klsjackson Yay!!!! So glad that everything went well for you, I have much respect for all the SELF RELAXERS, I will get there one day......... I also started applying my DC like a relaxer and my prepoo. I started it with the intention of learning to self relax. But it was so good for my hair and NG that I will continue to do it all the time. Even with no new growth because it assures that I cover my entire head.

I get my relaxer tomorrow (my mother). I am excited because this will be my first time away from the salon. Hopefully, one day I will feel confident enough to do a self-relax. 12 weeks is my self imposed stretch limit. The team is here to encourage you to make it.
 
xu93texas
Cattypus1
shortdub78
yoli184
Altruisticoam

Today marks 6 weeks post for me, so far I have no complaints! I've been breaking my stretch in 1/3's; 4 weeks at a time so two more weeks until I end my second mini stretch. I have to say, my roots are very thick, doing the scarf method is an absolute must to lay my edges down.

My regimen remains the same only I added the tea rinse with my weekly DC. I'm also roller setting this month, I m&s and put my hair up on CW days which is Wednesday. Then on the weekends I rollerset after my shampoo & DC, I wear my hair down for a day or two then it goes back up in a protective style.

Oh yeah, I started back on the sulfur mix. I've been pretty consistent with that and my daily massage. NJOY has a new and improved growth formula that she is selling via her blog, I bought the two bottle deal but I haven't received it yet. I hope it works because it wasn't cheap.

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Hey all, 9 weeks today. New growth is very thick right now. I am thinking of co washing more often to keep th new growth from getting too dry. Hoping I get my order of Wen early next week. Would really like to see if it would make any dramatic difference in how my hair feels.
 
Kim0105 said:
Hey all, 9 weeks today. New growth is very thick right now. I am thinking of co washing more often to keep th new growth from getting too dry. Hoping I get my order of Wen early next week. Would really like to see if it would make any dramatic difference in how my hair feels.
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Please review when u use it! I've been going back and forth about buying it. Should've gotten that special on qvc...
 
KiWiStyle said:
I have that condition that causes you to think your hair is much shorter than it really is? What is it called?? BUT, my hair seems to be really thick at the roots and not just my NG. I think cutting on the astrology calendar worked! I chose the day that will thicken the hair...hmmm??

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I saw that hair calendar somewhere on the Internet. Might have to test that theory myself.
 
KiWiStyle said:
One of the members here posted this a few weeks back, I can't remember who it was. I plan to do a very light dusting again in May for length. It can't hurt to try seeing as that's about when I would dust my ends anyway.

Here is the one I used:
https://www.morroccomethod.com/lunar-hair-chart

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I've been using this calendar for root work so every aspect of my hair can improve. I think its working. My next dusting is on the 21st of this month! If it isn't working its definitely keeping me on a good schedule so I'm not complaining.
 
Babygrowth said:
I've been using this calendar for root work so every aspect of my hair can improve. I think its working. My next dusting is on the 21st of this month! If it isn't working its definitely keeping me on a good schedule so I'm not complaining.
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Please keep me posted on how it's improving the overall health of your hair. You have a good point, you improve the roots...you improve the hair in general.

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Cattypus1 said:
KiWiStyle and Babygrowth What kind of shears do you have? I don't have money to burn but I'm not ready to jack up my head either.
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I have a basic pair of Goody stainless steel professional shears. Costs $10 and does the job. One day I'll upgrade seeing as I'm getting into dusting my own hair.

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Altruisticoam said:
xu93texas Cattypus1 shortdub78 yoli184 KiWiStyle

Hey gang, tomorrow makes 6 weeks posts for me as well. My roots are super thick but I'm using the scarf method to make my hair more manageable. I'm so excited because my bridal hair trial is tomorrow. Can't wait to see the finished product :-) hope she can work with this thickness lol
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When's the wedding? Please share pics of you trials, if its not unlucky to do so. By the way, congratulations! Good luck to you. :)
 
Altruisticoam said:
xu93texas Cattypus1 shortdub78 yoli184 KiWiStyle

Hey gang, tomorrow makes 6 weeks posts for me as well. My roots are super thick but I'm using the scarf method to make my hair more manageable. I'm so excited because my bridal hair trial is tomorrow. Can't wait to see the finished product :-) hope she can work with this thickness lol
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Congratulations on your up coming nuptials!!!! I agree with Cattypus, I would love to see your trial style ;-).

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Altruisticoam said:
Hey gang, tomorrow makes 6 weeks posts for me as well. My roots are super thick but I'm using the scarf method to make my hair more manageable. I'm so excited because my bridal hair trial is tomorrow. Can't wait to see the finished product :-) hope she can work with this thickness lol
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congrats lady!
 
hnntrr klsjackson Mande30 Sunday is definitely going to be relax day for me and I cannot wait!

ETA: Just bought my relaxer! Trying out the new optimum care Alma oil relaxer...we'll see how this goes
 
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