Apl 2016 Challenge
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faithVA
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If I remember correctly we were close in length last time. Your hair was a bit longer than mine.
faithVA
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Can't wait to see. At least you have made progress and are happy with it. Hopefully you will have even more in the next few months.
I do a pull test every month and it seems its the same length. sigh. maybe the hair fairy will come to both of us and add some length LOL
faithVA
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I do a pull test too and yeah it seems the same length. But when I take pictures every 4 months i can see it's longer. I can also tell when I style it. So I'm hoping I will see a difference in the pics next week. A visit from the hair fairy would be great.
Aggie
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Today I:
Color with Matrix Demi Permanent color in black
Shampoo with Macadamia Natural Oil Moisturizing Shampoo
Deep Condition with NG Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm Conditioner - I really need some more of this conditioner and I will purchase the large jar next with the Mango and Coconut Conditioner as well.
Bunning damp hair using CRN Curl Maker under Wetline Xtreme Gel.
Seal with HQS Coconut Lime Oil
Color with Matrix Demi Permanent color in black
Shampoo with Macadamia Natural Oil Moisturizing Shampoo
Deep Condition with NG Marshmallow Root and Slippery Elm Conditioner - I really need some more of this conditioner and I will purchase the large jar next with the Mango and Coconut Conditioner as well.
Bunning damp hair using CRN Curl Maker under Wetline Xtreme Gel.
Seal with HQS Coconut Lime Oil
I love any product with marshmallow and slippery elm. Detangling is a breeze. Started making a tea blend to rinse with too.
BTW, love your profile photo!
Aggie
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@Wenbev
Thanks sweetie
I also bought some marshmallow root and slippery elm to use as a rinse/detangler on really bad hair days. These two ingredients along with a few others I look for because I know they will add slip to my products.
I also look for Naturesilk (pure moisturizer and emollient), glycerin, honey, agave nectar, plantain, burdock root, fenugreek, ceramide oils, and Behentrimonium Chloride (a preservative and repairing conditioner that detangles, softens, fights static and penetrates the hair shaft).
I'm not an ingredient hog but I love these particular ones in my products^^.
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bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
So I actually washed and blow dried my hair on Thursday, so I guess I could update.
I haven't taken good care of my hair for the last three months. Since starting final year of residency I have only moisturised my hair once a week at best, washed my hair 2x (don't judge me), my ends look like crap, and my hemline is in the dreaded 'W' shape
.
I don't think I have retained much over these last three months, I saw more broken ends this time around (in part becuase my hair was DRY).
On a good note, my thickness is kinda insane.
When I first started blowdrying (I started at the back).
When I finished blowdrying...the back already started to shrink and revert. This humidity is ridiculous.
P.S. I finally found someone to conrow my hair after I blowdry. I can't do it myself . I've tried (last time in July) and I think I did some damage because I got frustrated and tired and was rough with my hair.
I am also in a funky mood generally and I am exhausted. I may come back later and look at these pics and feel better.
I haven't taken good care of my hair for the last three months. Since starting final year of residency I have only moisturised my hair once a week at best, washed my hair 2x (don't judge me), my ends look like crap, and my hemline is in the dreaded 'W' shape
.I don't think I have retained much over these last three months, I saw more broken ends this time around (in part becuase my hair was DRY).
On a good note, my thickness is kinda insane.
When I first started blowdrying (I started at the back).
When I finished blowdrying...the back already started to shrink and revert. This humidity is ridiculous.
P.S. I finally found someone to conrow my hair after I blowdry. I can't do it myself . I've tried (last time in July) and I think I did some damage because I got frustrated and tired and was rough with my hair.
I am also in a funky mood generally and I am exhausted. I may come back later and look at these pics and feel better.
faithVA
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So I actually washed and blow dried my hair on Thursday, so I guess I could update.
I haven't taken good care of my hair for the last three months. Since starting final year of residency I have only moisturised my hair once a week at best, washed my hair 2x (don't judge me), my ends look like crap, and my hemline is in the dreaded 'W' shape
I don't think I have retained much over these last three months, I saw more broken ends this time around (in part becuase my hair was DRY).
On a good note, my thickness is kinda insane.
When I first started blowdrying (I started at the back).
When I finished blowdrying...the back already started to shrink and revert. This humidity is ridiculous.
P.S. I finally found someone to conrow my hair after I blowdry. I can't do it myself . I've tried (last time in July) and I think I did some damage because I got frustrated and tired and was rough with my hair.
I am also in a funky mood generally and I am exhausted. I may come back later and look at these pics and feel better.
You have so much hair. It just looks luscious
yes! never tried product with plantain though but I eat them all the time LOL. one of the reasons I like she scent it products so much is bc of the latter ingredient you mentioned in the sulfate version is always in her products.@Wenbev
Thanks sweetie
I also bought some marshmallow root and slippery elm to use as a rinse/detangler on really bad hair days. These two ingredients along with a few others I look for because I know they will add slip to my products.
I also look for Naturesilk (pure moisturizer and emollient), glycerin, honey, agave nectar, plantain, burdock root, fenugreek, ceramide oils, and Behentrimonium Chloride (a preservative and repairing conditioner that detangles, softens, fights static and penetrates the hair shaft).
I'm not an ingredient hog but I love these particular ones in my products^^.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
You have so much hair. It just looks luscious
Thanks!
beingofserenity
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I really like this softee protein extra hold styling gel. It's almost like putting glue in my hair, it's so much thicker than other gels I've been using. I took out my twists and I just want to slick my hair up into a bun once a week for now until I decide to try something else. I watched so many natural hair bun videos.....
I'm hoping this gel doesn't *** up my hair and dry it out too much. I put a ton of moisturizer and oil in my hair prior to gelling it down. Since my hair is short and thick, I have to bun in sections, starting with the middle of my hair, the back, the two sides, and lastly the front. I apply leave-in to each section, then hemp oil and comb through with an afro pic. I'm used to my hair being super dense, but doing this gets it slick to the point I almost feel bald like I just got a perm. Lol.
I hope it doesn't flake up especially because I used a few different products over the last two days in my hair.
Oh, I also use a boar bristle brush to smooth. I need to find my soft one because I don't want to be too harsh on my hair using the harder bristled brush.
I'm hoping this gel doesn't *** up my hair and dry it out too much. I put a ton of moisturizer and oil in my hair prior to gelling it down. Since my hair is short and thick, I have to bun in sections, starting with the middle of my hair, the back, the two sides, and lastly the front. I apply leave-in to each section, then hemp oil and comb through with an afro pic. I'm used to my hair being super dense, but doing this gets it slick to the point I almost feel bald like I just got a perm. Lol.
I hope it doesn't flake up especially because I used a few different products over the last two days in my hair.
Oh, I also use a boar bristle brush to smooth. I need to find my soft one because I don't want to be too harsh on my hair using the harder bristled brush.
wash day today after work. Keeping my routine simple and quick these days.
Prepoo with coconut oil, condish and a couple of squirts of bragg's liquid aminos. left that on for 30 min under a baggie while I fed the dog, picked up/sorted mail, etc. detangled in the shower, shampooed in sections, dc under a baggie with SSI avocado whilst cleaning the shower, cleaned up and rinsed. From prepoo to rinse out, exactly one hour.
Flat twisted in four and currently tshirt drying. Will add a creamy leave in and reflat twist before going to bed.
Prepoo with coconut oil, condish and a couple of squirts of bragg's liquid aminos. left that on for 30 min under a baggie while I fed the dog, picked up/sorted mail, etc. detangled in the shower, shampooed in sections, dc under a baggie with SSI avocado whilst cleaning the shower, cleaned up and rinsed. From prepoo to rinse out, exactly one hour.
Flat twisted in four and currently tshirt drying. Will add a creamy leave in and reflat twist before going to bed.
xu93texas
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I'm getting my hair flat ironed tomorrow. I don't really expect much because
I got a 1 inch trim in June. I also had a minor setback. I accidentally snipped a braid above my nape on the right side taking out crochet hair in June. I will post pics tomorrow.
bajandoc86
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faithVA
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Well it's enough time to make it back to where you started before the trim so hopefully it will be noticeable.
faithVA
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You did well considering your busy schedule. You still have a great healthy head of hair.
faithVA
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I keep going back and forth between just do a length check with curlformers versus trying to flat iron my hair for the first time ever. 
For right now I will do the curlformer set. I will straighten one small section and see if there is any major difference in length. That could en outage me to do my whole head. I can also get an idea of what my ends look like. They may make flat ironing a necessity.
But it's Tuesday. I may change my mind again four or five times by then.
For right now I will do the curlformer set. I will straighten one small section and see if there is any major difference in length. That could en outage me to do my whole head. I can also get an idea of what my ends look like. They may make flat ironing a necessity.
But it's Tuesday. I may change my mind again four or five times by then.
ForestRose
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Anyone else have small strands of breakage that you consider normal? I get a lot and always have. I've had my hair out for about a month now and I've been noticing a lot but then again I always get it. I don't know whether this is normal for me or not.
Aggie
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No I don't @xxlalaxx
Broken hairs simply mean you may not be retaining a nice thick length, but most likey shabby looking ends.
This could mean soooo many things are going on with your hair.
For example, you could be using too much or not enough protein for your hair.
It could also mean you are using too much heat on your hair,
Over manipulation of your hair,
Maybe you are not moisturizing your ends enough and if you are, the product/s you are using are not working for you - for example, an ingredient could be causing your mid-shaft breakage in this case as well, eg. the use of glycerin or any other humectant in a very dry climate with humidity levels below 65% could definitely cause you to lose your hair this way.
And believe it or not, you could be using products with too much protein as well.
Additionally, if you're not drinking enough water could also contribute to mid-shaft breakage.
Ultimately, it sounds like you may have a "lack of moisture" problem. Are you moisturizing your hair on a regular basis?
By the way, there may be more but this is a good place to start looking into your hair care regimen.
faithVA
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I do. I have had ongoing breakage since I first starting growing my hair out in 2009. I've tried every solution I can think of to reduce it: finger detangling, DCing, Protein treatments, protective styling, Olaplex, Moisturizing, etc, etc... I get a lot and I rarely wear my hair out.
I don't even try to track it anymore. I'm retaining so I just keep it moving.
ForestRose
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Like @faithVA said I've tried everything too. Even when I trim it doesn't help. And I am seeing length retaition too but I guess I want to maximise it. Esp at the back. I have 4c hair esp in terms of dryness but then again I know how to deal with it quick so it's not that.
ForestRose
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Seems like we are both going through the same thing. Wow you tried olaplex? How did it go?
faithVA
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Oh I forgot about trimming. :Lol: I'm doing that this weekend. I'm hoping to reduce it but even after I will more than likely have a lot.
My hair doesn't really notice much difference in treatments whether it's conditioner, protein or olaplex. I'm still using it but more so hoping it's doing something. I figured it was worth a try.
It may be working because my hair is softer but it didn't stop the breakage.
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