Omg. I cant believe they did that much damage to your head! I just don't understand. The ones in my salon are all natural 4c textures. Do they rake through their own hair with those combs??
Apl Challenge 2017
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Evolving78
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She had no edges... I should have known better...lol
Some people can tolerate a lot of abuse. I'm 4a and I can barely comb through my hair straight! but remember that used to be the go-to comb. Nobody cared about breakage. We needed our styles to be on point! People got hip to wide toothed combs 15-20 years ago. Folks in IRL still use any kind of comb without a thought.
Evolving78
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I got some Tropical Roots growth oil. I was looking for a light oil that didn't have soybean oil in it. I was gonna get some Mane Choice, but I'm not paying $19 for some soybean oil with droplets of Essential oils. Soybean oil makes my hair feel crunchy.
I found an oil that I can use with my leave-in/Moisturizing spray.
I thought about getting some clip-ins to create a ponytail for the summer. Something I can use when my wrap starts looking wack, or it gets hot.
Nevermind the clip-ins.. too much manipulation...
I found an oil that I can use with my leave-in/Moisturizing spray.
I thought about getting some clip-ins to create a ponytail for the summer. Something I can use when my wrap starts looking wack, or it gets hot.
Nevermind the clip-ins.. too much manipulation...
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When I was younger these were combs used to part your hair only. And then Ive used them to smooth relaxer in my hair. Never to comb. Its inhumane. Lol
yaya24
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The woman that made the app is/was actually a member here.
I got the free version when she launched it a few years ago.
This is what it looks like:
Say what??? I just looked and there are a few apps. I have a plane ride for several hours so this is going to be my busy work. Thanks!The woman that made the app is/was actually a member here.
I got the free version when she launched it a few years ago.
This is what it looks like:
ETA i compared the 3 that came up and have decided on this one
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Cattypus1
All loced up...
Girl, you are a wealth of knowledge! So incredibly helpful and specific. Thank you, lady!
quirkydimples
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I'm about to drench my hair in coconut oil and sleep in it. After I work out in the morning, I'll shampoo and do a traditional deep conditioner with heat.
Carrie A
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That hair diary app is very cool! This weeks I tried Deva Curl products for my wash and go. The results have been fantastic. Day two nd my hair feels so soft. My friend gave me her Deva Curl hair box so no cast to me- a bonus. I' m loving these products plus I have the Deva cut.
I finally opened the box with my hair massager so I'll try my best to get into the routine. I was checking out the scalp exfoliation thread that was bumped. Now that I'm using more moisturizing products regularly, I realize that I will have to clarify and maybe add a scalp exfoliation process to my wash day routine.
I finally opened the box with my hair massager so I'll try my best to get into the routine. I was checking out the scalp exfoliation thread that was bumped. Now that I'm using more moisturizing products regularly, I realize that I will have to clarify and maybe add a scalp exfoliation process to my wash day routine.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
GGsKin
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I combed my hair today for the first time in about 5 months. So many sheds. I've been sitting for most of the day with a garlic, UCS and castor oil mix on my scalp (minus the garlic, on my length), under my hot towel/foil/baggy combo. I'll rinse it out tomorrow and follow with clay.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
I know I promised myself I wouldn't length check on wash days until my birthday, but...
faithVA
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Congratulations on making APL. And it's nice to have such a nice blunt cut to move to the next step. I knew it wouldn't take you much longer to get there.
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
@faithVA
Thank you!
I feel like I nearly drove myself crazy trying to reach APL. I can't believe I can grab and pull my hair from behind!!!
I think I am most hype about that.
This is the longest my hair has ever been. I thought I would feel like my hair was long once I reached this point. But it doesn't. LOL.
I plan to stay here until my hemline touches APL comfortably without being stretched.
Thank you!
I feel like I nearly drove myself crazy trying to reach APL. I can't believe I can grab and pull my hair from behind!!!
I think I am most hype about that. This is the longest my hair has ever been. I thought I would feel like my hair was long once I reached this point. But it doesn't. LOL.
I plan to stay here until my hemline touches APL comfortably without being stretched.
Evolving78
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Congratulations!@faithVA
Thank you!
I feel like I nearly drove myself crazy trying to reach APL. I can't believe I can grab and pull my hair from behind!!!
This is the longest my hair has ever been. I thought I would feel like my hair was long once I reached this point. But it doesn't. LOL.
I plan to stay here until my hemline touches APL comfortably without being stretched.
faithVA
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I know. Being able to grab your hair from the back puts you in a new category@faithVA
Thank you!
I feel like I nearly drove myself crazy trying to reach APL. I can't believe I can grab and pull my hair from behind!!!
This is the longest my hair has ever been. I thought I would feel like my hair was long once I reached this point. But it doesn't. LOL.
I plan to stay here until my hemline touches APL comfortably without being stretched.
If you are like others you have to be near MBL before your hair starts to seem long.
Congrats! What was your regimine? What do you think was the biggest thing that contributed to you reaching the goal?
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
@shortdub78 Thank you! 
Thanks! I had to make some changes to my regimen over the last 3 months due to a bad run-in with a new braider. Perviously I would detangle/prepoo/wash/dc/blowdry/cornrow at the salon once every 6 weeks, and within those 6 weeks I would cowash/shampoo/dc in cornrows and utilise wigs for styling.
But when I discovered that a new braider DESTROYED my ends, I had to do a 1/2- 1 inch trim because my ends were so thin and made the decision to do everything by myself. Since I can't do small cornrows like the braider would, I now do large cornrows post a full wash day every 3 weeks and use continue to use wigs for styling. I have to see if this more frequent manipulation won't cause any harm in the long run.
I also LCOB every 3-4 days and oil my scalp 2x a week.
Biggest contributors with regards to reaching my goal are keeping my hair stretched and low manipulation.
Thanks! I had to make some changes to my regimen over the last 3 months due to a bad run-in with a new braider. Perviously I would detangle/prepoo/wash/dc/blowdry/cornrow at the salon once every 6 weeks, and within those 6 weeks I would cowash/shampoo/dc in cornrows and utilise wigs for styling.
But when I discovered that a new braider DESTROYED my ends, I had to do a 1/2- 1 inch trim because my ends were so thin and made the decision to do everything by myself. Since I can't do small cornrows like the braider would, I now do large cornrows post a full wash day every 3 weeks and use continue to use wigs for styling. I have to see if this more frequent manipulation won't cause any harm in the long run.
I also LCOB every 3-4 days and oil my scalp 2x a week.
Biggest contributors with regards to reaching my goal are keeping my hair stretched and low manipulation.
SAPNK
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Yay! Congrats!
bajandoc86
Lipstick Lover
GGsKin
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Congratulations! @bajandoc86 great job.
Evolving78
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Evil hair Braiders are running rampant in these streets! I will never get my hair braided by someone else ever again. If I can't braid it, then it's not meant for me to have that style. I have installed my own Senegalese twists before! It took 5 days, but I did it!@shortdub78 Thank you!
Thanks! I had to make some changes to my regimen over the last 3 months due to a bad run-in with a new braider. Perviously I would detangle/prepoo/wash/dc/blowdry/cornrow at the salon once every 6 weeks, and within those 6 weeks I would cowash/shampoo/dc in cornrows and utilise wigs for styling.
But when I discovered that a new braider DESTROYED my ends, I had to do a 1/2- 1 inch trim because my ends were so thin and made the decision to do everything by myself. Since I can't do small cornrows like the braider would, I now do large cornrows post a full wash day every 3 weeks and use continue to use wigs for styling. I have to see if this more frequent manipulation won't cause any harm in the long run.
I also LCOB every 3-4 days and oil my scalp 2x a week.
Biggest contributors with regards to reaching my goal are keeping my hair stretched and low manipulation.
Oh man these braiders dont care at all about retaining hair. I see a lot of ppl on the board gained length with wigs. I have never worn one although I have tried some on and they look terrible on me.@shortdub78 Thank you!
Thanks! I had to make some changes to my regimen over the last 3 months due to a bad run-in with a new braider. Perviously I would detangle/prepoo/wash/dc/blowdry/cornrow at the salon once every 6 weeks, and within those 6 weeks I would cowash/shampoo/dc in cornrows and utilise wigs for styling.
But when I discovered that a new braider DESTROYED my ends, I had to do a 1/2- 1 inch trim because my ends were so thin and made the decision to do everything by myself. Since I can't do small cornrows like the braider would, I now do large cornrows post a full wash day every 3 weeks and use continue to use wigs for styling. I have to see if this more frequent manipulation won't cause any harm in the long run.
I also LCOB every 3-4 days and oil my scalp 2x a week.
Biggest contributors with regards to reaching my goal are keeping my hair stretched and low manipulation.
What is LCOB? Leave in, cream, oil, braid? Im going to try bunning for low manipulation. I need to keep my ends hidden
Took out goddess braids and clarified to get that horrible let's jam gel out of my hair, then sat under the steamer with curl rehab.
I usually wash my hair in 4 sections but did 6 this time and there was significantly less tangling and shedding. Took more time and the water got cold before I finished but I guess this is what I need to do if I want to keep hair on my head.
I usually wash my hair in 4 sections but did 6 this time and there was significantly less tangling and shedding. Took more time and the water got cold before I finished but I guess this is what I need to do if I want to keep hair on my head.
PerfectlyFlawed
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I got into a fight with my hair today, she was being rude and disrespectful so now she's in a bun until she learns how to behave.
Evolving78
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B is for butter! I think bunning would work well for your length!
B_Phlyy
Pineapple Eating Unicorn
I figured out what was working for my hair. Shea Moisture has a elasticity treatment (it's in a nw purple pack) that was making my ends curl up so much and be so soft. Since SM is cancelled, I'm going to try the Aphogee treatment.
PerfectlyFlawed
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So it looks like I'm going to have to go back to rinsing/cowashing every day. It seems to be the only Reggie that this beautiful beast on my head loves. When I was rinsing/cowashing daily it was the only time on this HHJ that I experienced very little to no breakage. And it doesn't take many products nor does it take much time.
Are there any naturals or transitioners that bun everyday? I tried this and I can't seem to do it. My hair is just so tightly coiled it won't pull back. I watched some you tub vids and none of them seem to do anything to the middle of their head, just slick back the sides. Maybe that's my issue. I'm trying to get the middle of my hair smooth as well. My thought is spraying with water then just pulling back not thinking about the middle. It's a mess in the middle though.
faithVA
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That's a good question. I've not yet tried to bun but if I did it would have to be on stretched hair. I can't imagine letting the middle be a bird's nest. It would be terrible when it was time to wash.
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