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wash day today - noticing high shed again. sigh. made an appt with Dr for bloodwork - prepoo with coconut oil, baggy for 30 min, shampoo with yes to carrots, dc with SSI avocado and baggy while I cleaned the shower tile and glass surround 
rinsed out condish, twisted in six with an oil mix, rinsed out some of oil and tshirt dried. Added SSI marula mallow leave in and flat twisted in two.
rinsed out condish, twisted in six with an oil mix, rinsed out some of oil and tshirt dried. Added SSI marula mallow leave in and flat twisted in two.we have fallen to page 4?!?! Come on ladies. Lets post 
Currently wearing hair in a twist out. Decided on Sunday after wash day to revisit an old favorite when my hair was longer. Was able to get 3 day hair. Quite surprised and happy.
Cowashed tonight with SM manuka. Added oil mix to four twists and rinsed most of the oil out. Tshirt dried and decided to do a twistout again for tomor
Spritzed my hair with a spray bottle mix of water, aloe vera gel, and essential oils. Used SSI baobab shake. Will let dry a bit beofre going to bed.
Currently wearing hair in a twist out. Decided on Sunday after wash day to revisit an old favorite when my hair was longer. Was able to get 3 day hair. Quite surprised and happy.
Cowashed tonight with SM manuka. Added oil mix to four twists and rinsed most of the oil out. Tshirt dried and decided to do a twistout again for tomor
Spritzed my hair with a spray bottle mix of water, aloe vera gel, and essential oils. Used SSI baobab shake. Will let dry a bit beofre going to bed.
GGsKin
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Yesterday morning I coated my ends with coconut oil before light detangling, and shampooed (diluted Giovanni TT and a touch of honesuckle rose conditioner) focusing only on ends and crown.
I added a shot of protein with undiluted Millcreek Botanicals Jojoba con. Followed with AOWC in cling film, hot towel and baggy for about 30mins.
My ends felt good after rinsing (but they didn't feel bad before). I applied my clay mix and finished detangling. Oiled, rinsed and styled with KCCC.
I added a shot of protein with undiluted Millcreek Botanicals Jojoba con. Followed with AOWC in cling film, hot towel and baggy for about 30mins.
My ends felt good after rinsing (but they didn't feel bad before). I applied my clay mix and finished detangling. Oiled, rinsed and styled with KCCC.
we've all been slacking
ajargon02
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Well I went to my stylist for a trim, and came out with a 2-4 inch cut and shape. I SPECIFICALLY told her MULTIPLE times NOT to even up or shape my hair. Just lightly trim it and she cut off this year's progress! I was 1" away from the top of bsl, to collar bone length. I am so upset. I know it's only hair and it will grow back, but I am so upset about the! Never again, I will NOT go back to her.
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NefertariBlu
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I no! I know the feeling 
Sending hugs
Sending hugs
xu93texas
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Oh wow! I'm so sorry that happened to you!
Yes, please don't go back to her. She was hating.... Especially if you've been going to her for a while. She knew better.
xu93texas
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we've all been slacking
Yes, I have. I'm in a hair funk now.
I usually don't mind wearing wigs year round, but it's too hot in Dallas this summer. Wigs are out until October. I can't braid or flat twist. Lately, I've been wearing wash n go ponytails to work to save time and money, but I'm not loving this look. Crochet braids are $150 and only lasts me 4-5 weeks. Those are out of the question because DH and I just started Dave Ramsey Financial Peace and our budget for hair care is at the max.
I may have to try perm rod sets or flexi rod sets to get through until the weather gets cooler here in Texas.
YvetteWithJoy
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I know a lady in Dallas, Texas who does crochet installs for $75. Would that fit your budget? I got mine from her (I'll message you pictures of my crochet installs from her, if you'd like). She works out of a salon. You can go to the Vagaro website and look up Ms. Camille Aaron. I think you can look at pics of her work there.
Caveat: I had to make SURE that she did not cornrow my cornrows tightly. Like, I had to really make sure and just explain to her what tightly meant to me. As in, "I want 'em loose, in your eyes. When they are loose to you, they are tight enough to me." She's FAST and professional.
ETA: Here's a link that shows her address. She has 3 reviews. I couldn't see how to see any pictures, but like I said, I'll message you pics of my crochet install from her if you like. Like the reviewer said, she honors every tiny request you make. She's on FB, too, where I believe she shares pictures of her work. Usually, when I'm the salon with her, it's me and another customer max. She is timely.
https://www.vagaro.com/mscamilleaaron/reviews
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xu93texas
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@YvetteWithJoy, thank you! Her price is definitely better than what I've been paying.
My frustration is really with my natural hair journey and how complicated, time consuming, and expensive it has become compared to being relaxed. My hair journey was simpler and I actually only went to my stylist back then 4-6 times per year. Now I just don't know what to do with my hair. It doesn't look polished when I do it.
My frustration is really with my natural hair journey and how complicated, time consuming, and expensive it has become compared to being relaxed. My hair journey was simpler and I actually only went to my stylist back then 4-6 times per year. Now I just don't know what to do with my hair. It doesn't look polished when I do it.
YvetteWithJoy
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Same here! I relate 100%.
ETA: I am almost APL. I'm going to stay natural until I reach bra strap length. Then I'm pretty sure I'm going to relax my hair again and just learn how to keep it as healthy as possible relaxed. The money and time sink of maintaining natural hair has become ENORMOUS. It is MUCH healthier for my hair to be natural, but I miss my straight look, being able to wash and blow dry quickly, etc.
I considered become a straight-haired natural, but in Texas sometimes the night heat ruins my flat ironed style.
I've made peace with it all!
YvetteWithJoy
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Are you anywhere near Lenoir Salon (located inside Salon Republic suite 125, 14999 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75254. Ph. (972) 386-4222) or Huetiful in Arlington, TX?
I've never been to the Lenoir Salon, but check out the reviews! He's supposed to be a MAGICIAN straightening natural hair: http://www.genbook.com/bookings/slot/reservation/30077538/reviews/.
Sounds like he's great with relaxed hair, too.
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YvetteWithJoy
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Sorry if I'm being a bugaboo!
Two other, quick options:
1.
I got my hair done by Angela Hicks of the Michael Flores Salon on the 6th floor of the Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas. I was IN LOVE with my hair, and so was everybody else! Even my "uppity" family members who hate natural hair were raving about my hair. ("Yes, Yvette! Now do your hair like that. That's how your hair should look.
) It was a simple wash-and-go, but it looked amazing and lasted for days. I don't know if you could budget her rates given your current financial plans, but at least you would probably adore what you were paying for! I plan to go a few times more and try to learn from what she does with my hair. Here are reviews: http://www.naturallycurly.com/salon...hael-flores-salon-dallas-texas-united-states/2.
Then there's the option at this thread: https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/my-fall-winter-wash-go.652047/
I might try it. Braiding my hair and leaving it alone would be GREAT!
The link at that thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Maybe this is the same item? NOTE: The lady explained how she made it look different from how it's pictured below, and she shared her pic in the link above. Natural looking!
http://www.shophairwigs.com/itsacap...B8ad5hP77DanJPRs0KAZe92uwWmNkXOaf4xoCZZjw_wcB
I'd need it in black or dark, dark brown.
NefertariBlu
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$150 for crochet braids??? Have you tried doing them yourself?
I did mine a couple of months ago and it was the easiest style I've done in terms of adding hair.
I'mactually doing them myself tomorrow as I'm following the baby steps too. Check out some youtube videos for directions. It's really not that hard.
xu93texas
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I actually have a several great stylists that have done my hair, relaxed and natural, to choose from. Thank you for the recommendations.
It's not that I can't afford to go to my stylists, but rather we're giving a limit to our monthly budget for hair care so we can put extra money toward paying down debt. That means I can't go to the salon as often as I've been going nor make random purchases for hair products. I'm going to try roller setting for a weeks to save money until it gets cooler.
YvetteWithJoy
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xu93texas
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I can't cornrow braids at all. I've watched several videos on how to cornrow, but I don't have the patience.
xu93texas
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I sent you a PM.Cool.
xu93texas
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Yes, I've heard of Angela Hicks. I think one of my coworkers has been to her before.Sorry if I'm being a bugaboo!
Two other, quick options:
1.
I got my hair done by Angela Hicks of the Michael Flores Salon on the 6th floor of the Neiman Marcus in downtown Dallas. I was IN LOVE with my hair, and so was everybody else! Even my "uppity" family members who hate natural hair were raving about my hair. ("Yes, Yvette! Now do your hair like that. That's how your hair should look.
2.
Then there's the option at this thread: https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/my-fall-winter-wash-go.652047/
I might try it. Braiding my hair and leaving it alone would be GREAT!
The link at that thread doesn't seem to work anymore. Maybe this is the same item? NOTE: The lady explained how she made it look different from how it's pictured below, and she shared her pic in the link above. Natural looking!
http://www.shophairwigs.com/itsacap...B8ad5hP77DanJPRs0KAZe92uwWmNkXOaf4xoCZZjw_wcB
I'd need it in black or dark, dark brown.
Funny that you linked that wig. I was looking at it the other day b/c it's water wave style. I really like the "It's a Wig" brand of wigs.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Thanks! One of the shops you shared is an 11 minute drive from me. Hooty hooooo!
NefertariBlu
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That's fine. Get someone to cornrows your hair in a braid pattern.
That's what I do if I have the budget for it and then I do it myself. Crochet braids doesn'trequire any real skill.
I did all my prep yesterday and will be doing it myself today.I can braid my own hair. It's not neat but no one is going to see it. It will save you a lot of money that could go into your emergency fund or another category.
I would love to get my hair done professionally. I just don't have a bus get for it at the moment so I have to do it myself with easy styles I can do.
My next protective style is a half wig. I usually by the Toni one as it blends really well and can last me more than two months with care.
xu93texas
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That's a good idea. It would save a ton of money. I hope you post pics of your crochet braids.
I did schedule an appointment to get my hair flat ironed for our end of the month length check. That should last two weeks and hopefully this heat wave in TX will cool down after Labor Day. I'll be back to wearing wigs.
That just BITES! One of my main reasons for not going to a stylist -- between that and rough treatment when blowdrying.
I hear you on the heat, I live in Vegas! You also have a humidity. yuck. Try practicing just single twists on a weekend and once you can get the hang of that, the flat twisting will come easy. If you decide to stay natural, it would be good to experiment on certain techniques as it will make your hair so much more enjoyable. I remember when I first went natural, I had no clue what to do so I ended up relaxing again. Just play in your natural hair when you have downtime
scarcity21
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@NefertariBlu which toni wig and do u have a pic? TIA
NefertariBlu
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It's called the Toni wig. That's the name of it. I got it in a 1b. Check our Www.tonidaley.com. She also has plenty of videos on them.
They are all half wigs.
I have no idea how to insert pics. I do have pics of it though. It's one of my favourite half wigs.
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