NikkiQ
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girrrrrrrl in those last 2 pics, your wet hair looks SO APL!
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girrrrrrrl in those last 2 pics, your wet hair looks SO APL!
Carmelella
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About 8-9 weeks post relaxer and I think I'm making progress. Just tried out Creme of nature sulphur free argon oil shampoo and I loved it. At first I wasn't gonna use it because my hair had tons of oil and echo styler gel build up from trying to smoothe down buns but I figured this was the best test. My hair was easy to detangle even before I conditioned. I conditioned after with aphogee two minute protein conditioner, then I air dried and rocked a faux natural puff. Going to do a twist out puff tomorrow, trying to limit heat. Here is my update pic and ransoms.
I think I have 1 more inch to go before I can claim it. ???
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Air dry puff
8-9 weeks post
I think I have 1 more inch to go before I can claim it. ???
Length check
Air dry puff
8-9 weeks post
jprayze
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Minis are coming out on Friday! It was a good 2 week run. I have a bunch of events coming up and need to plan my hair...anniversary party on saturday, job interview on Monday, and then Dom Rep trip on next Friday. I think I'm going to do a practice braid out this weekend so my braid out for my trip is the best ever and a trusty Bun for my interview.
Ladies, There is a toga party during my trip; what kind of hair goes with a toga...was thinking about wearing my LF wig or a straight/long phony pony or just wear my braid out?
Here's my pic of LF:
pelohello do you have instructions for the navy bun? I think that would be a great interview style!
Ladies, There is a toga party during my trip; what kind of hair goes with a toga...was thinking about wearing my LF wig or a straight/long phony pony or just wear my braid out?
Here's my pic of LF:
pelohello do you have instructions for the navy bun? I think that would be a great interview style!
KaramelDiva1978
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NikkiQ said:
Thanks I will surely be claiming it 8 wks from now!
Guinan
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Hi Ladies!!
I finally did my aphogee 2step protein treatment, after weeks of going back and forth on this. My hair def was overly moisturized and needed the protein. I can see my curls/NG again. I still have the shedding problem, so I am going to do the black tea rinse 2x a week and consider switching my medication. Attached are pics of a before and after the protein. The 1st pic is before the protein and the 2nd pic is after.
I attempted to do the two strand twist, the front stayed but the back of my hair kept unravelling. I have attached pics of the front two-strand twist. I'm going to keep trying to get them to stay.
jprayze, here's how I did it:
Needed: two bobby pins (if you have thick hair, then you'll need large ones) and a hair comb (Mine's is a large hair comb from Sally's)
1. Part hair in 4 sections, then braid each section (like a braidout)
2. Take braids out the next day or when dry, hair should look very wavy (but if your hair is already like this naturally, you can avoid this step. My hair is wavy/curly but I like the fullness the braidout gives me)
3. Blend the sections together; primarily the back, but keep the middle part in the front of your hair
4. Begin flat twisting each side, but only twist until you get to the ear and then pin each side w/ a bobby pin. From your ear on, your hair should be loose (this makes the bun fuller). Your only bobby pinning the hair that is twisted.
5. Take each loose side and hold in the middle of your head and then gather the bottom hair and "ball" together.
6. With the other hand grab you hair comb and secure the comb at the top of the bun.
Hopefully these instructions were clear
I will see if I have any pics of the braids that I do. I wear this hairstyle all the time for court. I think it looks very professional and if you want to jazz it up, you can get bobby pins w/ gems on them and hair combs that are different colors. Good Luck on your interview!!!
NikkiQ, that siggie!! Gurrrrllll!!
I finally did my aphogee 2step protein treatment, after weeks of going back and forth on this. My hair def was overly moisturized and needed the protein. I can see my curls/NG again. I still have the shedding problem, so I am going to do the black tea rinse 2x a week and consider switching my medication. Attached are pics of a before and after the protein. The 1st pic is before the protein and the 2nd pic is after.
I attempted to do the two strand twist, the front stayed but the back of my hair kept unravelling. I have attached pics of the front two-strand twist. I'm going to keep trying to get them to stay.
jprayze, here's how I did it:
Needed: two bobby pins (if you have thick hair, then you'll need large ones) and a hair comb (Mine's is a large hair comb from Sally's)
1. Part hair in 4 sections, then braid each section (like a braidout)
2. Take braids out the next day or when dry, hair should look very wavy (but if your hair is already like this naturally, you can avoid this step. My hair is wavy/curly but I like the fullness the braidout gives me)
3. Blend the sections together; primarily the back, but keep the middle part in the front of your hair
4. Begin flat twisting each side, but only twist until you get to the ear and then pin each side w/ a bobby pin. From your ear on, your hair should be loose (this makes the bun fuller). Your only bobby pinning the hair that is twisted.
5. Take each loose side and hold in the middle of your head and then gather the bottom hair and "ball" together.
6. With the other hand grab you hair comb and secure the comb at the top of the bun.
Hopefully these instructions were clear
I will see if I have any pics of the braids that I do. I wear this hairstyle all the time for court. I think it looks very professional and if you want to jazz it up, you can get bobby pins w/ gems on them and hair combs that are different colors. Good Luck on your interview!!!NikkiQ, that siggie!! Gurrrrllll!!
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Guinan
Re-Branding
jprayze, where are staying at in D.R.? I went there a couple of years ago to Punta Cana. The beaches were amazing!!!! I luved the resort but the only problem was you couldnt drink the water, so they gave us a gallon of water (for 2 people w/ over 100 degree weather). I was hot and thirsty, but still enjoyed myself due to the bottom less drinks !
FYI, I dont know if you have ever been there, but if you are at a resort and if you look even an ounce dominican get used to people coming up to you asking you questions in broken Spanish. I had that problem and I had a problem getting back into the US b/c I didnt have a passport and went there w/ my birth certificate and drivers license. The Domican officers pulled me to the side and everything and kept asking me "Naci en Estados Unidos? (You were born in the United States)" Gurll I was sooo scared. It worked out though, I acted like I didnt understand them and I got real rachet on them folks.
! FYI, I dont know if you have ever been there, but if you are at a resort and if you look even an ounce dominican get used to people coming up to you asking you questions in broken Spanish. I had that problem and I had a problem getting back into the US b/c I didnt have a passport and went there w/ my birth certificate and drivers license. The Domican officers pulled me to the side and everything and kept asking me "Naci en Estados Unidos? (You were born in the United States)" Gurll I was sooo scared. It worked out though, I acted like I didnt understand them and I got real rachet on them folks
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Guinan
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I luv the language, I took it for 8 yrs (high school & college) and still I am not perfect at it. I start Spanish classes this fall at a local community college. Maybe a kind neighbor can help you learn it. I learned the bulk of the language at my jobs that I've had. When I speak to a native speaker, they are quick to correct me but at least it helps me learn.
but at least it helps me learn.
Carmelella
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jprayze said:
Yoga party... Maybe wavy hair gathered into a messy bun with a thin headband in front. I'm thinking like a roman statue, lol.
Carmelella
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NikkiQ said:
Soon I'll set it and forget it in a weave and hopefully by the time I take it out I will have made it. So jealous of the lovely heads of hair on here!
TheNDofUO
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Ugh... I'm still an inch and a half from APL I want to be there NOW. I'm getting restless. I don't think I'm stretching till 16 weeks anymore. I'll stop at 12. I found several underprocessed areas and I'm not going to do a corrective. I don't mind. My hair is still soft. I'm currently DCing.
jprayze
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@jprayze, where are staying at in D.R.? I went there a couple of years ago to Punta Cana. The beaches were amazing!!!! I luved the resort but the only problem was you couldnt drink the water, so they gave us a gallon of water (for 2 people w/ over 100 degree weather). I was hot and thirsty, but still enjoyed myself due to the bottom less drinks
FYI, I dont know if you have ever been there, but if you are at a resort and if you look even an ounce dominican get used to people coming up to you asking you questions in broken Spanish. I had that problem and I had a problem getting back into the US b/c I didnt have a passport and went there w/ my birth certificate and drivers license. The Domican officers pulled me to the side and everything and kept asking me "Naci en Estados Unidos? (You were born in the United States)" Gurll I was sooo scared. It worked out though, I acted like I didnt understand them and I got real rachet on them folks
Sounds like you had a really good and interesting time! LOL I'm going to be staying at Paradisus. I can't wait to hit the beach...this will be my first time and my Spanish is terrible. All I know is Hola Papi!
Onhergrind09
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For some reason, most likely because I know I won't be seeing my mother for a few months and she's the only only one I trust to be as gentle and careful while relaxing my hair as I would be, I was itching to relax and I did it last night at 11 weeks, here are my results.
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Realhairdontcare
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very nice you have a nice texture too.
The Princess
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Beautiful hair. Your ponytail is very thick.
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