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Here are some pictures!!

yes, I took these at work. Slow work day.

I wish my hair on the sides would catch up, then it wouldn't look so.....idk..mom looking O_o

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Mande30

I think it was a combination, plus I really need a corrective relaxer. I have parts that are very underprocessed mixed in with straight and I can see that is where most of the breakage occurred. I did a protein treatment and I have been very careful with it. I didn't notice until I decided to wash last night and combed my hair in a different direction. I was a little upset, but then I thought about how good I felt about my hair before I saw that. So I'm going to just keep doing what I'm doing, but my next relaxer will be by a professional.
 
soonergirl said:
Can I join y'all?? This thread is nutz you guys are hilarious... I am 16 weeks post and really intrigued by the Nairobi products... Looking to try any more reviews on it? Is the Nairobi Pamper better than the Nairobi regular relaxer? Thx ladies
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I can't stop telling people. Lol. I've never tried the pamper line but if you like silky straight the Nairobi won't give you that. The poo is hydrating and the con leaves my hair soft.

Suny
 
soonergirl said:
Can I join y'all?? This thread is nutz you guys are hilarious... I am 16 weeks post and really intrigued by the Nairobi products... Looking to try any more reviews on it? Is the Nairobi Pamper better than the Nairobi regular relaxer? Thx ladies
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Nairobi is formulated in regular and plus strengths. The Pamper line is for fine, fragile or color treated. I have fine/fragile hair so my stylist used the Pamper line on me. I think Nairobi works so well because it has protein, conditioning and humectant ingredients in it.

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EnExitStageLeft said:
Nairobi is going to have a influx in orders because of this thread :lachen:.
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I believe the company is black owned so they really understand what our hair specifically needs.

ETA: I never understood why Nairobi has not been a favorite on this board, it helped turn my hair completely around.

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KiWiStyle said:
I believe the company is black owned so they really understand what our hair specifically needs.

ETA: I never understood why Nairobi has not been a favorite on this board, it helped turn my hair completely around.

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i sing it's praises! best relaxer i have ever had! and i didn't burn! i washed my hair hours before my relaxer appt too! my products will be in the mailbox today! can't wait to wash my hair!
 
KiWiStyle

Its been a long time coming. For a while I didn't even know how to "bun" lol

shortdub78

Tell us how it goes. I still haven't recieved my wrap foam lotion :(. I can't wait. It should be here within 2 -3 days! I won't be using it until later this month though, so I dunno why I'm so eager to have it.
 
soonergirl said:
Can I join y'all?? This thread is nutz you guys are hilarious... I am 16 weeks post and really intrigued by the Nairobi products... Looking to try any more reviews on it? Is the Nairobi Pamper better than the Nairobi regular relaxer? Thx ladies
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Absolutely, the more the merrier!
 
KiWiStyle said:
1. The dial being on the side. I would accidentally turn the heat either all the way up or down.
2. My results were that of the days when I was buying irons from Walgreens. Keep in mind my skills are less than mediocre so I need my iron to do most of the work.
3. The plates were way too long. I don't know why anyone would need plates that long.
4. The casing got way to hot for my liking.

I found it for a great price at Nordstroms Rack. I sold it here on the product exchange thread.

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I bought it at JCP and they said they would buy it back if I wanted to sell it. I haven't used it very much and I was trying desperately to like it but since I'm basically heat-free I should probably sell it back.
 
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klsjackson said:
mschristine Mande30

Hey buddies!!! I have been out the loop for too long!! I just wrapped up another school year, began my summer vacation with travel only to come home to training and workshops, a sista is tired..... Anywho, on the hair front things are not going so well. I did a self relaxer on May 18th. It went well, but I think I may have gotten it too straight and I experienced some breakage. I cannot have another setback!!! I'm not sure if the breakage was a result of the stretch or the relaxer.

I have self-relaxed previously with no problems, but I'm just not sure. I now plan to nurse those areas for the next 10 weeks. I realized that I did not incorporate any protein in my routine after that first protein overload we all experienced around the same time. So I will tweak my routine and see if that helps.

I also need to post my results pics. I have been so busy and it takes a little extra effort to upload pictures. But I have one of those length check t-shirts and I am fully on line 2 approaching line 3. Line 5 is APL for me, so my goal is to be a healthy full APL by Dec 2013. I think I'm on my way.
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Hello buddies!! I relaxed on Monday at 12 weeks and then got my hair cut into a very cute inverted bob after work yesterday. I came home and wrapped it, did a silk wrap and when I took it down this morning, I was really feeling myself. I got so many compliments!! My hair feels so much better after getting it cut. Holding on to these weak ends and damaged areas was a bad idea so I'm glad I snapped out of it. I will post pics tomorrow. The day got away from me and I'm mess right now. I plan on relaxing again in August right before I go on vacation..that will put me right at 10 weeks post. Don't be scared of the protein!! Moderation is key...learned that the hard way
 
EnExitStageLeft said:
Its been a long time coming. For a while I didn't even know how to "bun" lol

Tell us how it goes. I still haven't recieved my wrap foam lotion :(. I can't wait. It should be here within 2 -3 days! I won't be using it until later this month though, so I dunno why I'm so eager to have it.
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xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Altruisticoam Cattypus1 EnExitStageLeft

i finally got my package! i hopped in the shower and started to slap on the shampoo. it felt really good. wasn't drying or stripping, but my hair feels clean. it has a white pearl color and smells like mangos. i shampooed twice. just like with any shampoo, to get a nice lather, you have to remove the gunk out with the first application.

i rinsed, got out, towel dried, and applied the conditioner. it stated to just keep in for 15mins with a shower cap. it didn't say to use heat. i am going to follow the instructions! it is a nice thick creamy conditioner, but not too heavy. you can tell it is concentrated. i only used a nickel amount. it melted right into my strands. i am sitting here now with the shower cap on. i will be hopping back in the shower in 10 mins.
 
shortdub78 said:
xu93texas KiWiStyle yoli184 Altruisticoam Cattypus1 EnExitStageLeft

i finally got my package! i hopped in the shower and started to slap on the shampoo. it felt really good. wasn't drying or stripping, but my hair feels clean. it has a white pearl color and smells like mangos. i shampooed twice. just like with any shampoo, to get a nice lather, you have to remove the gunk out with the first application.

i rinsed, got out, towel dried, and applied the conditioner. it stated to just keep in for 15mins with a shower cap. it didn't say to use heat. i am going to follow the instructions! it is a nice thick creamy conditioner, but not too heavy. you can tell it is concentrated. i only used a nickel amount. it melted right into my strands. i am sitting here now with the shower cap on. i will be hopping back in the shower in 10 mins.
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Which products?

Suny
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Which products?

Suny
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the hydrating detangling shampoo and that humecta? conditioner. i also have the shine foam wrap lotion.

so i rinsed out the conditioner. my hair felt strong (not hard), like after using a reconstructor. so i don't think this conditioner is good for detangling. after i towel dried, i applied a generous amount of wrap lotion. it stated to do it on wet hair. i detangled and now i am under the dryer. it says it is conditioning and is activated by heat. it also said to apply after using the hydrating detangling shampoo. so i will do that next time instead of using the conditioner. if i need to do a stronger treatment, i will use that.

after my hair dries, i am going to comb it out, flat iron, and wrap it up for bed.

i will report back after i comb my hair out. so far it feels soft.
 
these products are definitely for professional use. this isn't some for just a novice to go and buy. you really need to understand how the products work and what would be best for your hair. i plan on getting the detoxifying shampoo and i may just use the conditioner for 5 mins instead of 15 mins. the stylist kept it in my hair for only 5 mins.
 
shortdub78 said:
these products are definitely for professional use. this isn't some for just a novice to go and buy. you really need to understand how the products work and what would be best for your hair. i plan on getting the detoxifying shampoo and i may just use the conditioner for 5 mins instead of 15 mins. the stylist kept it in my hair for only 5 mins.
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I may be heavy handed but I noticed that you said you used a nickel size amount. I use a sack of nickel size. :lachen:

I think that you may want to try a tad more and Ive never had any trouble with the length of the dc to me the longer the better but your right with listening to your hair! I hope it performs the same way for you as when your stylist.
 
Hey Buddies! How is it going? Babygrowth, MissyB, Angelinhell, Hyacinthe
I am 3 weeks post this Saturday and so far so good. I did a protein dc with CPR today and dc with Giovanni 50:50 and AOHSR afterwards. My hair is airdrying with the banded method EnExitStageLeft uses. Pretty easy and now that I have more length it seems to be working. I am toying with just doing 2 16 week stretches for the rest of this year. That would put me at touching up September and December.
 
KiWiStyle said:
I believe the company is black owned so they really understand what our hair specifically needs.

ETA: I never understood why Nairobi has not been a favorite on this board, it helped turn my hair completely around.

Sent from my iPhone using LHCF
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This sealed it for me I was torn between Nairobi and alter ego Linange for my next relaxer...
 
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EnExitStageLeft said:
@Kim0105

Let me know how the banding method works for you. It's literally the only way I air dry...:love: it!
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I really like the results. My hair dried in a couple hours instead of all day and night. I tend to wake up with damp hair even if I bun it 50-70% dry. I definitely think this will be my new method for air drying.
 
soonergirl said:
This sealed it for me I was torn between Nairobi and alter ego linanage for my next relaxer...
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I would have gone Nairobi being the pj that I am but I already have my Linange hanging out in my closet just waiting for July 31 (16 weeks) or beyond. This will be my first go-round with Linange. Now that I have it, it's all I can do to keep my stretch going. When do you relax again?
 
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