Any thoughts on Maximum Hydration Method

[SpiceUpMyHair]

Completed day # 4 today. Will probably start day 5 tomorrow and dc until thursday where I will complete day #5.

 

[Guinan]

I experimented with the pink clay and rhassoul clay tonight.

Pink clay: its definitely messy. The same amount of pink clay doesn't make as much as the same amount of rhassoul clay. Its also very thin. It showed very defined curls while on. But it makes my hair feel tangled and is hard to work through my hair like the bentonite clay.

Rhassoul: Not nearly as messy. It goes on very smooth. I was able to easily work it through my hair and finger comb. My curls didn't seem to be as defined but they were elongated.

I was able to leave both in for thirty minutes without any dryness. Both work better than bentonite. After rinsing the pink side felt curlier but I couldn't see a difference.

I will continue to play around with both and useless oil and try to make the pink thicker and less messy.

Where did you get the Rhassoul clay from? I ran out of my bentonite clay and I'm looking to trying something new.

 

[Guinan]

My twists feel soooo soft today. The watered down eco styler gel may be a back-up for when I dont feel like making flaxseed gel. I used an old container (shea moisture curl enhancing smoothie container) and mixed the clear eco styler gel with water. I eyeballed the measurements but if I had to guess; it was about 3-4tbs of gel and about 1-2 cups of water. At 1st it was watery but after a min or so it became thicker; kinda like a water ice. I think next time I'll add some olive oil.

 

[faithVA]

fasika[/USER];20703431]I washed my hair with baking soda and shampoo to clarify. No matter how much I tried to clean the scalp with just conditioner and BS, I just couldn't get it clean. I've always had this problem and it's the reason I can't break my shampoo habit. Granted I only use it every 3-4 washes, but I really would love to completely stop.

Anyway, my hair is SIGNIFICANTLY frizzier, bigger and less curly now. It doesn't feel as soft either, but that always happens after shampoo/BS clarifying. I'm not bothered though since I plan to do MHM consistently and continue minimizing my shampoo use.

Does anyone have any tips on washing the scalp without shampoo??

Have you ever tried a cowash conditioner? Have you had any success with those?

 

[faithVA]

AbsyBlvd[/USER];20704287]I'm in agreement with you. Before starting this method, I used to put apple cider vinegar in my clay and I still put at little in my clay mix now, along with a little olive oil, honey, cayenne, as well as enough water to make a good consistency. Among other things, the vinegar helps to make the clay extra smooth. It also doesn't make my hair feel dry either on of once it's rinsed off.

What are your ratios? of clay to water? how much cayenne do you put in your clay? tia

 

[faithVA]

MsEveMarie, A modified clay step. I had already done the ACV rinse/ clarifying step.

Woooow, just took out my 'test twist' and it's so moist, I had to double check that it was fully dry. Yep, fully dry and moist. Even if I never get any definition at all, this method kept my hair nice and moisturized (and I didn't even use an approved gel).

Fabulous. It's nice to have moisturized hair.

 

[faithVA]

pelohello[/USER];20708605]Where did you get the Rhassoul clay from? I ran out of my bentonite clay and I'm looking to trying something new.

Butters and Bars. You may still be able to catch the sale if you buy today.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=20696573&postcount=154

 

[faithVA]

So if there was a MHM challenge/support group for 2015, who would actively participate?

I'm just putting out feelers right now.

 

[snoop]

So if there was a MHM challenge/support group for 2015, who would actively participate?

I'm just putting out feelers right now.

I can only sign up as tentative participation at this point.

 

[faithVA]

I can only sign up as tentative participation at this point.

Thanks. I'm just checking. Without enough participants it may be better to just keep this thread going until we have more numbers. We shall see.

 

[aharri23]

I'll sign up. I only do wash and goes lol.

 

[aharri23]

I did a modified MHM routine today, I did ACV rinse, co-wash, leave-in and gel. I didn't have time to do the clay step because I was getting ready for school. My hair isn't as defined as it normally is. Not sure if it was because of the ACV or skipping the clay step. It still looks good though. I hate the lingering smell ACV leaves so I won't be doing it again..

 

[Guinan]

So if there was a MHM challenge/support group for 2015, who would actively participate?

I'm just putting out feelers right now.

I'm def in. I use this method as my reggie. This will prob be my only challenge I participate in

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA
Count me in!!!!

 

[Honey Bee]

I'm def in. I use this method as my reggie. This will prob be my only challenge I participate in

Me too, I suck at challenges.

So... okay, definition. As a natural, I intend to wear a lot of twist-outs/ braid-outs. I want my hair to look like Southernbella.'s in that siggie pic she had a while back. I don't require definition to do those styles successfully. So, tbh, definition is low on my list. I want health and length.

That said, the back of my head is curly while the top is a big frizz puff. I probably did something wearing it back everyday. Anyway, I didn't mention it but when I did my clarifying ACV step, that area started clumping! Just sharing.

 

[faithVA]

I'm def in. I use this method as my reggie. This will prob be my only challenge I participate in

Way to put on the pressure

 

[fasika]

Have you ever tried a cowash conditioner? Have you had any success with those?

faithVA

I've never used a product labelled as 'cowash,' but I've been cowashing since I was in high school using regular conditioners. I used to do it due to laziness, not any kind of knowledge .

Are 'cowash' products supposed to have more cleansers than regular ones?

 

[faithVA]

I'm def in. I use this method as my reggie. This will prob be my only challenge I participate in

faithVA

I've never used a product labelled as 'cowash,' but I've been cowashing since I was in high school using regular conditioners. I used to do it due to laziness, not any kind of knowledge .

Are 'cowash' products supposed to have more cleansers than regular ones?

Yes. Cowash conditioners or cowash cleansers actually have a cleanser in it. The AIA coconut (normal/high porosity) or cleansing pudding (low porosity) seem to be popular. You may want to try out a cowash cleanser one day and see if you like them better. They cleanse better than conditioners and are not as harsh as shampoos.

I'm probably going to pick up the AIA cleansing pudding when I finish using up what I have.

 

[Guinan]

Way to put on the pressure

Sorry bout the pressure I'm not joining any length challenges cause I think I might be keeping my hair at either SL or APL. However, I do go in almost every thread. But if we start the MHM challenge I'll probably be actively participating; since this is my reggie.

 

[fasika]

I'm in for the challenge. I completely suck at challenges - I post like 3 times then go awol . But I'll absolutely do my best to check in regularly. The regimen is not completely different than what I do, it's just that I'm supposed to do it all in one go that will change.


By the way, my sister's gonna give me her KC gel so I'm going to have an approved gel to work with since she has achieved maximum hydration. I'll probably buy the conditioner myself just to see if there's a difference.

My sister achieved maximum hydration using just some basic tips I gave her 2 months ago. She wears her hair in WNG like 95% of the time, so her hair was used to water and was quite curly though dry, breaking, frizzy and dull. But by implementing some tips (cowashing and prepooing), her hair has now become frizz-free, shiny and clumped root to ends, WITHOUT gel. That's why she's giving it to me. She just uses her leave-in conditioner and her hair looks like she has a Jerry Curl in. Her new problem is breaking up the curls to get more volume LOL.

 

[Guinan]

faithVA

 

[faithVA]

Ok. With the # of people that suck at challenges I'm thinking we are leaning more towards staying in this thread or creating a thread that's name something like "The MHM Hangout". There really isn't a need for a challenge. More of a need for a supportive place maybe.

 

[GGsKin]

What are your ratios? of clay to water? how much cayenne do you put in your clay? tia

I use something like a Chinese soup spoon (larger than a normal spoon) to measure out my clay- trial and error showed me I need about 4 heaped spoonfuls for my whole head. About half-1 teaspoon (by eye) of cayenne. About a tablespoon of ACV, same of Olive oil- both by eye, and about 1 teaspoon of honey. Then I pour enough water and shake up it up until it can run out of the bottle, but still coats my fingers.

 

[faithVA]

Um, pelohello, I thought I was silly

 

[faithVA]

I use something like a Chinese soup spoon (larger than a normal spoon) to measure out my clay- trial and error showed me I need about 4 heaped spoonfuls for my whole head. About half-1 teaspoon (by eye) of cayenne. About a tablespoon of ACV, same of Olive oil- both by eye, and about 1 teaspoon of honey. Then I pour enough water and shake up it up until it can run out of the bottle, but still coats my fingers.

interesting

I may try adding some Cayenne or an EO to my next batch. I still need to master my ratios. I'm good with the rhassoul but pink/red/green clays have been tougher for me.

 

[GGsKin]

And I'm totally up for the challenge/ support☺

 

[Honey Bee]

interesting

I may try adding some Cayenne or an EO to my next batch. I still need to master my ratios. I'm good with the rhassoul but pink/red/green clays have been tougher for me.

I'm using 'french red clay'. What does that even mean? I got if off Amazon. My next purchase will be more carefully considered. I think my mom gave me some 'redmond clay'?? Is that a thing? I liked it, though, and it didn't look like a crime scene when I finished.

 

[Honey Bee]

Oh, and I think a 'hangout' thread is a good idea.

 

[faithVA]

I'm using 'french red clay'. What does that even mean? I got if off Amazon. My next purchase will be more carefully considered. I think my mom gave me some 'redmond clay'?? Is that a thing? I liked it, though, and it didn't look like a crime scene when I finished.

It just means that its red clay from France I have pink clay from Australia.

I'm sure that each type of clay has different mineral properties. I think Redmond is more of a brand name than type/region of clay.

 

[faithVA]

Oh, and I think a 'hangout' thread is a good idea.

I'm leaning more towards that.