Any LHCF members in high school/college??
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CherryCherryBoomBoom
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Hi, I'm 18, in sixth form at secondary school in the UK, which is equivalent to last year of high school in the US. I'm gonna do a gap year though to retake some exams so I won't be in uni till 2011. I agree, I have been lurking since I was 16 and I do feel quite young on this board, especially when you get all the women talking about work, their dear husbands and their children, etc, and like none of that has happened to me yet.
My regimen is to shampoo once a week with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration shampoo, then DC with ORS Replenishing Conditioner. I put it on four braids to air dry, and keep it like that all week under my half wig. I moisturise almost daily using ORS Olive Oil moisturiser and seal with olive oil. I try to use Mega tek and castor oil as often as I can on my scalp, though it does get a little tiring doing all that parting and applying, it takes time and effort, but if I want the growth I gotta do it. Sometimes I cowash whenever I feel like it too, with whatever conditioner I've got lying around, at the mo it's HE Hello Hydration and VO5 Moisture Soak.
My regimen is to shampoo once a week with Herbal Essences Hello Hydration shampoo, then DC with ORS Replenishing Conditioner. I put it on four braids to air dry, and keep it like that all week under my half wig. I moisturise almost daily using ORS Olive Oil moisturiser and seal with olive oil. I try to use Mega tek and castor oil as often as I can on my scalp, though it does get a little tiring doing all that parting and applying, it takes time and effort, but if I want the growth I gotta do it. Sometimes I cowash whenever I feel like it too, with whatever conditioner I've got lying around, at the mo it's HE Hello Hydration and VO5 Moisture Soak.
SweetSpirit86
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Me! Lol I'm 23 (24 in July...moving fast...), and my major is Japanese Language and Literature. I don't have any staples atm because I'm about to relax/texlax my hair...I put both up there because depending on how it turns out, I may be either...don't know yet, rofl.
AmyRose92
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I'm 18 and a senior in high school in Miami. Just a stone's throw away from college now 
I don't really have a reggie, but as soon as I get a car and a job I'm gonna step up my game for real! So, my future reggie will be biweekly cowashes, moisturize with Care Free Curl Gold and define the curls with Eco Style gel, shampoo and deep condition weekly, clarify once a month, and do a mild protein treatment once a month.
Oh, and I WILL be rockin' my fro to college
I don't really have a reggie, but as soon as I get a car and a job I'm gonna step up my game for real! So, my future reggie will be biweekly cowashes, moisturize with Care Free Curl Gold and define the curls with Eco Style gel, shampoo and deep condition weekly, clarify once a month, and do a mild protein treatment once a month.
Oh, and I WILL be rockin' my fro to college
Taleah2009
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YYAAHHH!!!! I was hoping there would be a BISON up in this thread..and I found you!!
HU ALUM class of 06 here! What's ur major?Hey ladies! this thread is really cute!
Ms.Christ3n
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Hi I'm 20 and I attend Florida State University.
I'm still experimenting with products!
I'm still experimenting with products!
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danigurl18
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Spanish and Classics 
Ms.Christ3n
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bestblackgirl
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im 23 and my major is Modern Language Culture and World Trade.I go to Pace University in NYC. This is my last year. I should be done in December
Co-wash 2x+ a week
moisturize daily
DC about 3x a month
bun 24/7
im relaxed and APL
Co-wash 2x+ a week
moisturize daily
DC about 3x a month
bun 24/7
im relaxed and APL
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Violets-are-blue
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Lol, I know what you mean. But I always like reading threads about kids and hubbys since it makes me feel more prepared when I have them lol
Lately my maternal instincts have been kicking in and I realize how much I can't wait to have kids (15 years from now.lol)I too have baby face issues xD Throughout my h.s years, even senior year I'd have FRESHMAN coming to me asking me if I was a freshman
I dress a bit more mature now in college (flats instead of sneakers all the time, blouses,etc. a little mascara,blush occasionally) so I guess I almost look my age. Worse to worse, people will assume I'm the a freshman again which I am
Forgot to mention my staples anyway...
AO HSR & GPB. (about to place an order for other conditioners from aubrey)
Castor & coconut oil (experimenting with the cocasta and vatika from hairveda atm since they contain my fav oils)
Giovanni direct leave in (want to try new leave-ins tho)
and V05 cons for cowashing
And you are right. I always seem to be stuck doing hair into the wee hours of the morning...and I had a 9am class today x.x; But my braidout (since it was still wet when I took it down) made this interesting wavy fro-thing. lol Idk how to describe it but I like it so far. Makes me feel like summer since the weather's finally nice.
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danigurl18
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Yes I love it!
Well, I didn't post in this thread because I'm not *quite* 
I was 22 when I joined, and I'm 24 now. I'm in law school. I graduated from high school early and went straight through college, so I was 21 when I finished college & then I worked for a year before going back to school.
It's nice to see you all getting started so early! You will all have fabulous hair throughout your 20's!!!
My hair is relaxed. I rollerset and I'm currently using Shea Moisture products (see my siggy). I was a PJ, but all the different products I was using started causing skin irritation.
I was 22 when I joined, and I'm 24 now. I'm in law school. I graduated from high school early and went straight through college, so I was 21 when I finished college & then I worked for a year before going back to school.
It's nice to see you all getting started so early! You will all have fabulous hair throughout your 20's!!!
My hair is relaxed. I rollerset and I'm currently using Shea Moisture products (see my siggy). I was a PJ, but all the different products I was using started causing skin irritation.
shakenspirit
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hi thanks for answering. Well i pay for products using the money that my mother has deposited into my checking accnt lol so kindaI'm 19 in college (taking a semster off).
I'm 4a/b natural
I usuall wear my hair in a puff or under a scarf
I really don't have a reggie yet, I just really like Castor oil and S curl.
Oh im 5'4 and i have a young face and voice. People think my younger sister is older than meI hate answering the phone because my family always call be by my younger sister's name.
Just one random question.....do you pay for your products out your own pockets or do your parents pay for them.
shakenspirit
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I'm 21 in college at Michigan State
Currently I'm currently growing out my TWA so I wear a lot of twist-outs via co-washing and finger combing almost daily with:
Yes to Carrots Conditioner
Motions Natural Therapy Marula Strength Conditioner
or
Suave Coconut Conditioner
After Co-washing I scalp massage with EVOO.
"moisturize" with shea butter and coconut oil mix.
Seal my ends with Blue Magic Coconut Grease
Once a week:
Prepoo with EVOO, Detangle
Shampoo with Giovanni Moisture
Deep Condition with Elasta QP DPR-11
Trying to K.I.S.S.
lol you know i stopped using my blue magic because i thought i was the only one but i guess i can start again
MizzBrit
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right here! im 18...started my hair journey at 16. i currently attend a community college for now and plan on transferring to USF.
as far as my regime, i keep it really simple and protective style like 80% of the time. if not, my hair is in a puff. i use natural ingredients like henna,coconut oil,shea butter and water based moisturizers.
as far as my regime, i keep it really simple and protective style like 80% of the time. if not, my hair is in a puff. i use natural ingredients like henna,coconut oil,shea butter and water based moisturizers.
shakenspirit
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wow what a cool major!!i was gonna texlax but knowing my luck it would've ended up bone straight and i would've smacked someone
LadyRaider
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Hey Precious love, if I apply for a job and get one at UNC Chapel Hill, will you befriend me? There are SO many positions in North Carolina but I don't know anyone in the state! I do have family in Virginia!
I'm a student, but an olllld one. I graduate this May. Ph.D. in Language and Literacy.
I'm a student, but an olllld one. I graduate this May. Ph.D. in Language and Literacy.
moonlightchic18
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I'm 23 and I go to college in New York. I keep my hair in a bun everyday unless I decide to throw it up in a banana clip in the evening. I co-wash at least 5x a week and I'm currently 6 weeks post relaxer but I've got a lot of texlaxed parts because the past two relaxers I've had didn't fully process.
Glad to see there are other people around my age on LHCF!
Glad to see there are other people around my age on LHCF!
Pulchritudinous
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Hey OP, I have a friend that goes to Quinnipiac!
I'm 20, Spanish major at the University of Connecticut
I usually wear twists/braids, basically a protective style.
My staple products are: Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier (love this stuff!), eggs, extra virgin olive oil, Aurbrey's White Camelia
Warm Months Only:castor oil, glycerine based moisturizers (or just glycerine and water) and Qhemet's Amla/Olive Heavy cream
My regimen:
Moisturize daily to 2x daily and that's the only thing that's set in stone =)
Nice to see other college students and even Spanish majors!
I'm 20, Spanish major at the University of Connecticut
I usually wear twists/braids, basically a protective style.
My staple products are: Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier (love this stuff!), eggs, extra virgin olive oil, Aurbrey's White Camelia
Warm Months Only:castor oil, glycerine based moisturizers (or just glycerine and water) and Qhemet's Amla/Olive Heavy cream
My regimen:
Moisturize daily to 2x daily and that's the only thing that's set in stone =)
Nice to see other college students and even Spanish majors!
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LifeafterLHCF
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Im old as hell 24 this year..Im working on a 2nd BA in Interdisciplary Studies with concentration in HR and Communication..I gearing to get ready for law and business grad school..I wear wigs but it's Texas,I'm fat,and wigs and makeup equal icecream face.So I'm wearing a fro,puff,bun,and a afro puff phony poney.
bellesocialite
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I'm 20 years old and I'm a junior at Towson University.
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As for my regimen, I don't really have one like I used to when I first joined. I do what my hair needs at the time. Lately, I just moisturize, crosswrap and put a wig on. I wash when I feel like it. I don't really have any staples.
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As for my regimen, I don't really have one like I used to when I first joined. I do what my hair needs at the time. Lately, I just moisturize, crosswrap and put a wig on. I wash when I feel like it. I don't really have any staples.
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countrychickd
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Hey ladies. I'm 22 and in college. I'm natural and my staple products are Aubrey Organics Honeysuckle Rose and White Camellia conditioners, honey, EVOO, Taliah Waajid Protective Mist Bodifier, Cantu Shea Butter Leave In, and all VO5 conditioners. Oh yeah, I also use Kids Organics Shea Butter detangling moisturizing lotion. Great thread OP. I know I'm not a teenager, but it's nice to find some people my age here.
brianna-alyssa
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Ahaha you're not alone. I'm 16 & a junior in HS.
shakenspirit
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that's so cool...question why dont you use your summer products in the winter?
shakenspirit
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erplexedwhat's crosswrapping and how do you do it?i wanna try lace fronts but i cant do cornrows or flat twists so im trying to figure out how i would get my hair under the wig lol
Pulchritudinous
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I realized that glycerine and castor oil were drying out my hair in the cold weather.
maghreblover
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I'm 19 at uni in london! i keep my hair in braids most of the time, and when its out i TRY to protective style loads.
at uni in london! i keep my hair in braids most of the time, and when its out i TRY to protective style loads.
bellesocialite
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Here's a link to a cross wrap demonstration: http://public.fotki.com/Khandi/how_to_do/crosswrap/step1.html
I cornrowed (or as close to cornrowing as I could get, lol) underneath a month ago. I liked it but being that I suck at cornrows, I just crosswrap because my fake me out cornrows take for-ever to do. Wearing wigs has allowed me to retain A LOT of length.
jamoca5
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I really thought I was the only one still in school up in here! I'm 16, hs junior--which is the most pain-in-the-butt year EVER
As for a regimen, I'm still working on that. Right now, I wash/DC weekly as consistently as I can and that's about it. Whenever I remember that I actually have jojoba oil, I massage my scalp with it. Crappy routine, I know, but like I said, I'm working on it.
As for a regimen, I'm still working on that. Right now, I wash/DC weekly as consistently as I can and that's about it. Whenever I remember that I actually have jojoba oil, I massage my scalp with it. Crappy routine, I know, but like I said, I'm working on it.
