HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
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2015 APL/BSL Challenge
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tangiblebeauty
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1. SL
2. Natural
3. No goal month just sometime this year
4. I usually wear twistouts. I retwist weekly. I DC once every 2 weeks.
5. I'm adding Manetabolism hair vitamins to help with growth.
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2. Natural
3. No goal month just sometime this year
4. I usually wear twistouts. I retwist weekly. I DC once every 2 weeks.
5. I'm adding Manetabolism hair vitamins to help with growth.
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm so excited about my recent Kerastase purchase. My goodies should be here tomorrow 
PlainJane
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I took my updo down to restyle my hair. It was still soft with product. I cut a section of my relaxed ends off last week and now I have realistic expectations of shrinkage. So basically, I've decided to never end my transition and to just slowly trim until my relaxed ends are gone. That'll take at least another year and I've accepted that.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
somebody please come wash my hair! I don't wanna do it!
Lol I love washing hair. Its the styling afterwards I dread.
Hair porn. I went to the salon yesterday for a deep condition and set. She blew it out and I was not thrilled with my ends after all. I just don't think I can take enough off myself. So I asked her what she thought--she said I needed a one inch trim at my next relaxer! Ummm no. She then took like a tiny bit off the end and said it wasn't the real trim just evening it a little. Ummm that's actually all I needed! I really don't think I need an additional trim now except maybe where some of the layering is, but not one inch or even half an inch. The search for a trimmer continues.
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Trixie your ends look great! Your hemline is thick and you have a slight U shape. Don't let her trim anymore 
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Hair porn indeed...your hair looks lovely
Fotchygirl
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Ladies please tell me what causes hair to become hard and tangle up after a shampoo. Even if I pre-poo with oil overnight this still happens. I think my hair is damaged.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Are you natural or relaxed.
If natural it may be that the shampoo is stripping all of the oils and fatty acids from your hair and leaving it bare. I have the same issue so I use cleansing conditioners. If I have to use shampoo I mix it with conditioner first before applying. Or if I use shampoo straight, then I apply the conditioner over the shampoo before rinsing to prevent the tangles. I tried diluting the shampoo but it didn't make that much of a difference. If I prepooed with conditioner it helped a bit. Prepooing with oil didn't.
You can also try adding a bit of honey and oil to your shampoo to see if that will help soften it up.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
It sounds like you are using the wrong shampoo for your hair type. Try a moisturizing/detangling poo like Cream of Nature Argan oil or Keracare Detangling shampoo.
It could also be how you are washing...
Do you wash your hair loose or in sections?
Do you agitate your hair or keep it smooth?
Are you using too much shampoo?
Is the water too hot?
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Fotchygirl
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Thanks Ladies and to answer your questions faithVA I am relaxed. Prettymetty I've used Nature's Gate which is sulfate free, Aussie Moist and ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo. I wash my hair parted down the middle not in sections and when I wash I focus the shampoo on the scalp only but it gets on the hair and makes a big foam so maybe I am using too much. I do use hot water. I will co- wash on Sunday and see how it feels when I eliminate the shampoo and give feedback.
faithVA
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I agree with Prettymetty on this one. If you are relaxed and your hair is tangling you may be using the wrong shampoo. Your shampooes seem more like something naturals would use.
Evolving78
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I think you need to change your shampoo. Those tangle my hair as well. ORS is like a clarifying shampoo and it has aloe in it. Try suave naturals Almond and Shea Butter! It's a sulfate, but very moisturizing.
thank you! My hair is thicker than it used to be but still naturally fine. I'm going back to coconut oil to try to get it full as possible and you are reminding me about kerastase! Love that stuff so maybe I'll spring for a mask to mix with the oil.Trixie your ends look great! Your hemline is thick and you have a slight U shape. Don't let her trim anymore
Fotchygirl
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Ladies here's my feedback as promised. I co-washed in 4 sections using my trusted Organics conditioner. Detangled with a wide tooth comb. I washed in a sink and braided each section after washing it. I washed with lukewarm to cold water. Air dried until my hair was 50% dry then put the chi silk infusion. Air dried completely. Took down each braid, examined it and voila no ssk's or matting at the roots.
Thank you all for your support and advice. I am 4 months postpartum and 11 weeks post relaxer. Hopefully I can stretch to 16 weeks.
Thank you all for your support and advice. I am 4 months postpartum and 11 weeks post relaxer. Hopefully I can stretch to 16 weeks.
traceedeebee
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Hi everyone! I got caught up on what everyone has been up to. I loved all of the pictures. To everyone who are progressing nicely, Congratulations and continue your hard work. To everyone experiencing a setback, I'm sorry and I hope everything gets better. Loved all the lipstick sharing. I know nothing about makeup. It's nice to people experiment. I've been wearing crochet braids for the past 5 weeks. I'm on my second install. I love the style. It's been so easy for me to maintain. I'm enjoying not having to figure out what to do with my hair. I'll upload a picture tonight. This hair has been very gym friendly. With my half marathon training about to begin, I hope this style stays convenient in the warmer months.
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Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I'm excited about today's wash. I plan on doing an Emergencee treatment and using my all time fave Kerastase Chroma Riche mask. Then I will redo my celies and heavy seal with olive oil/castor oil.
PlainJane
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Has anyone been able to wear their hair out during bad weather successfully? I'm referring to braid outs, twist outs, heatless styles etc on rainy and humid days
I wore a beautiful Bantu knot out this weekend until it was ruined in ten minutes walking to my car after it had rained. Is this what I should expect now? Planning my hair styles according to the weather?
I wore a beautiful Bantu knot out this weekend until it was ruined in ten minutes walking to my car after it had rained. Is this what I should expect now? Planning my hair styles according to the weather?
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Yep. Yep. Yep. Gotta plan for the weather unless you apply antireversion products to your hair. But even then you're on shaky ground.
traceedeebee
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Very pretty! I can't wait to be able to do a bun.she's clean and happy again
PlainJane
Well-Known Member
^^^ 
I'm not used to this. I didn't even own a shower cap when I was relaxed.
Okay, did some thread research and I'm going to try making an clear ecostyler pudding mix. The olive oil doesn't give me much hold. I'm on a strict no product ban but ecostyler is only like $3 lol
I'm not used to this. I didn't even own a shower cap when I was relaxed. Okay, did some thread research and I'm going to try making an clear ecostyler pudding mix. The olive oil doesn't give me much hold. I'm on a strict no product ban but ecostyler is only like $3 lol
charmtreese
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Checking in! I've been keeping my hair twisted during the week and I wear twist-outs on the weekend. I'm retaining pretty well. I was able to gain back the inch I cut off at the end of December with an additional 1/2 inch. Currently I'm at 12.5-13 inches all over, creeping up on BSL! Current hair styles:
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