Ask the stylist whatever you want!!

ImFrotastic said:
TIA.

Can frequent steaming sessions replace the need to moisturize and seal?
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ImFrotastic

If you have reached your goal length and you go into maintenance mode where you are trimming your hair to the same length every 4-8 weeks then yes. If you are in retention mode then it's not enough because the ends of the hair need to be moisturized and sealed on a regular basis.
 
ONAMSHN said:
Best hair vitamin out there?? I am seeking a lengthy & healthy head of hair in 2014 :)! Thanx in advance....
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ONAMSHN

I really don't think there is a "best" per say because everyone's body is different and everyone's supplement needs are different.

Some of my favorite vitamins are silica, Hairfinity, Andrew Lessaman hair skin and nails.

These are the ones recommend on a regular basis.
 
serenity34 said:
Thank you for this thread.

1.I have tried to do roller sets, flexirod, rod sets, curlformers. But sometimes, the roots arent straight or with the curlformers it reverted the next day. What is a good product to use that has some hold to it so it wont revert. Also how do i get that crisp look with no puffiness at the roots?

2. What is a good detangling spray? my hair tangles easy.

3. you answered this question already about accepting clients who don't wear weave cant wait.

4. What are some good products to use when you are using a steamer?

5. If used to have my hair set on the big magnetic rollers when i had a relaxer for more body. Is there a way to acheive this look without blowdrying my hair straight with a blowdryer to use less heat. If so what product would help me achieve this look and what size rollers would i need. I am scared of heat damage because i had to get 3 inches cut off due to heat damage. my hair is a little past arm pit when straightened but i have alot of shrinkage when natural it is a little above my shoulders.
Thank you in advance:grin:
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serenity34

If your hair is reverting at the roots then you will need to make sure that when you are doing your sets that your are putting styling products on the roots as well. You can use setting lotion such as lotta body or use a serum such as PM super skinny on your hair. This should help.

To get the straight look at the roots you are going to have to use more tension when you are setting your hair. Tension creates the smoothness in sets. It's a little harder to do with natural hair.

The best detangling spray in my opinion is a good conditioner with slip and water. I do make my own.

My favorite products to use while steaming is Keracare intensive restorative mask and WEN six thirteen. Love these!

Unless you have the type of natural hair that roller sets well it's hard to create that body and swing without blowdrying first. Heat damage can be avoided if heat appliances are not used frequently with the proper products and proper heat settings.
 
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tru4reele said:
I wash every week to every 2 weeks depending on my style. I flat iron once a month. I do Twist outs and bantu knot outs. I deep condition every time with Olive Oil Deep Replenishing. I wash with Elasta Qp conditioning creme and condition with Mane & Tail. When I flat iron my hair I detangle in sections and blowdry and flat iron in sections. I rarely wear it down. I usually put it in a bun or do a halo braid. I do sew ins every once in a while for a few weeks whenever I have the money to do so. I rarely do wash n gos b/c of tangling. My hair is VERY tangly. I guess b/c its fine, curly and dense. WHich is why i only trust A couple people to do my hair. It can be time consuming and frustrating for the average stylist to straighten.
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@tru4reele

Thanks for the extra information.

I don't think you need the extra protein conditioner. You are natural and your concentration should be on moisture. I generally use protein on an as needed basis not on a regular basis. If you wanted to go on a protein schedule I would say once every 12 weeks. Natural don't need proteins as much.

If you are not working in sections already then you should start. Detangle your hair under running water with conditioner, a moisturizing one.
 
cutenss said:
Hi DSD :wave:

As far as protein treatments (medium to heavy), is it better to use a heat cap or dryer? Or can you get the same benefit from it with steaming?
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cutenss

Either one is fine but a steamer is even better. I love hydration treatments. They take the hair to the next level in moisture and health.
 
lamaria211 said:
@dontspeakdefeat how do you feel about hairs porosity, is it really that big of a deal? And is the care for lye relaxed hair any different from hair that has been relaxed using a nolye relaxer?
I also think I'm dealing with protein overload again please tell me what I should do and what types of products will help and which types to avoid? TIA
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lamaria211

Porosity does make a difference in styling, doing chemical treatments and moisture rentention. It can be a challenge sometimes finding the right products and routines for high porosity hair.

Unless your hair is an exception to the rule...then switch from no lye to lye relaxer if you haven't already. If the lye seems a little harsh and your scalp burns easily try relaxing in two sections to give your hair more time to process.

There is a difference in the care of lye relaxed hair and no lye relaxed hair. No lye relaxed hair tends to be drier, requirement moisture constantly.

Please tell me what products you use on your hair and what your routine is so I can give you a few recommendations.
 
I always hear 'how the weave is installed makes the biggest difference in retaining healthy hair'. I'm new to weaves (only had one sew in) and I'm not sure what to look for when seeking a weave "installer". Any suggestions?


Thank you :)
 
Extremus said:
I always hear 'how the weave is installed makes the biggest difference in retaining healthy hair'. I'm new to weaves (only had one sew in) and I'm not sure what to look for when seeking a weave "installer". Any suggestions?


Thank you :)
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Extremus

You have to look at what their client's hair looks like. If their client's hair is healthy and vibrant then you should be fine. They should have portforlio pictures as well. The braids shouldn't be too tight either.
 
dontspeakdefeat said:
@tru4reele

Thanks for the extra information.

I don't think you need the extra protein conditioner. You are natural and your concentration should be on moisture. I generally use protein on an as needed basis not on a regular basis. If you wanted to go on a protein schedule I would say once every 12 weeks. Natural don't need proteins as much.

If you are not working in sections already then you should start. Detangle your hair under running water with conditioner, a moisturizing one.
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What good deep conditioner do you suggest that detangles and moisturizes well?
 
Highly Favored8 said:
I transitioned to natural four years ago. Sometimes I want to wear my hair straight.

What do you suggest if I want to wear my hair straight?
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Highly Favored8

You will have to press your hair.

Make sure your hair is well conditioned. Use a good heat protectant such as Joico Smoothing Balm. Blowdry on medium to medium high heat. The heat on the flat iron should be between 350 - 375 degrees (a little more if your hair is resistant).
 
I have texlaxed hair this is low porosity with medium to thick strands. I don't really believe in hair typing, so I can't really tell much except I have S waves in the front, tighter S curls in the back and tight O curls on the side and tight in the crown. With that said, I mostly roller set, flat iron on occasion (right now once every 12 weeks).

Any tips on getting my roots straighter when roller setting and getting a more straight, sleeker look with both setting and flat ironing? Thanks!
 
dontspeakdefeat said:
lamaria211

Porosity does make a difference in styling, doing chemical treatments and moisture rentention. It can be a challenge sometimes finding the right products and routines for high porosity hair.

Unless your hair is an exception to the rule...then switch from no lye to lye relaxer if you haven't already. If the lye seems a little harsh and your scalp burns easily try relaxing in two sections to give your hair more time to process.

There is a difference in the care of lye relaxed hair and no lye relaxed hair. No lye relaxed hair tends to be drier, requirement moisture constantly.

Please tell me what products you use on your hair and what your routine is so I can give you a few recommendations.
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I just recently purchased quite a few mizani products like Moisturefuse' moisturfusion condish + poo, thermasmooth condish, hydrafuse and kerafuse. Keracare humecto + leave in.
I believe the protein overload came when I used Aphogee 2 minORS replenish DC on the same wash day. But when I was going thru all my products (70+) I realized that I only had 3 or 4 which ( NTM silk touch, keracare humrcto, PM the condish etc) did not contain any protein's. So now I'm lost. If I need to get more protein free products which do you recommend?
 
Thanks for this thread! !!

After shampooing/deep conditioning/leave-in/blow drying my hair..if I curl it..wait for it to cool...it doesnt hold the curl. A soon as I try to style my hair it goes flat. No bump nothing just flat.

Any suggestions. I use chi iron guard before curling

Suny
 
My questions!

I recently tried a non formaldehyde keratin treatment and did not care for my results. It was so sticky and drying in my hair during the process that i couldn't blow dry it and didn't get much flat ironing done either. I washed it out but even on my next wash with a sulfate shampoo that keratin is still in there. Its making my hair dull and heavy like i used too much product. How can i wash this out in one session?

I also wonder what might be the best relaxer for very frizz prone 3b textured hair. I've used no lye for years and the transitioned, remained natural for years, and then decided to relax again using lye. My hair likes lye apparently much better than no lye.
The problem is the relaxer takes some curl out but I still have a lot of terrible frizz! I still don't like my wash and go's unless I load them with gel which I hate doing.
Is there any relaxer that really defrizzes the hair? Is there a particular relaxer that might be better for my hair type? I've been using Silk Elements Lye... I'm thinking of trying either Phyto, Affirm Fiberguard, or Mizani Butter Blends...
 
Great thread!!!!

What are some good pressing oils?
Is there any way the fully protect the hair from heat when flat ironing but the hair not look greasy and still have swing?

:thankyou: :urock:
 
dontspeakdefeat said:
shortdub78

If every time you comb your hair or if you always see short broken hairs in the sink and on your clothes....

I hope and pray that this is not your case.
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dontspeakdefeat
No that isn't the case for me, I deal with dry hair or hair that is hard to comb. The last time I felt really comfortable with combing my dry hair was when I let a professional relax me. Mizani is so drying, especially the butter blends. She used Nairobi on me and got my hair straight the way I like it.
 
Great thread DSD...thank you for being willing to share your knowledge!!! :)

Can you please tell us how to avoid matted and tangled hair after taking out a sew-in?

Thanks!
Ann
 
Saludable84 said:
I have texlaxed hair this is low porosity with medium to thick strands. I don't really believe in hair typing, so I can't really tell much except I have S waves in the front, tighter S curls in the back and tight O curls on the side and tight in the crown. With that said, I mostly roller set, flat iron on occasion (right now once every 12 weeks).

Any tips on getting my roots straighter when roller setting and getting a more straight, sleeker look with both setting and flat ironing? Thanks!
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Saludable84

Getting straight roots is all about having enough tension when you do the actual set. So you will need to tighten those rollers as much as you can without giving yourself a headache. When roller setting you are going to have to use a setting lotion on your wet hair. It's best to roller set completely wet hair as well.

When flat ironing small sections make things a lot better.
 
lamaria211 said:
I just recently purchased quite a few mizani products like Moisturefuse' moisturfusion condish + poo, thermasmooth condish, hydrafuse and kerafuse. Keracare humecto + leave in.
I believe the protein overload came when I used Aphogee 2 minORS replenish DC on the same wash day. But when I was going thru all my products (70+) I realized that I only had 3 or 4 which ( NTM silk touch, keracare humrcto, PM the condish etc) did not contain any protein's. So now I'm lost. If I need to get more protein free products which do you recommend?
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lamaria211 Generally keratin proteins and milder proteins are ok for more frequent use. I think the products your hair are fine but if you do choose to do protein follow it up with moisture or you can mix it to save steps.
 
SunySydeofLyfe said:
Thanks for this thread! !!

After shampooing/deep conditioning/leave-in/blow drying my hair..if I curl it..wait for it to cool...it doesnt hold the curl. A soon as I try to style my hair it goes flat. No bump nothing just flat.

Any suggestions. I use chi iron guard before curling

Suny
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SunySydeofLyfe

Try clipping up each section after you curl it to let it cool longer and see if that helps. Also try switching to a serum instead of a spray. I like the Chi Keratin Silk Infusion serum.
 
Arlana said:
I've been using this for years but it seems to have just stopped working so well recently so I' switching it up. I'm gonna go back to it soon since a stylist (@dontspeakdefeat) loves it so much :lol:. I trust that conditioner like no other.
Loving this thread btw!
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Arlana

Try clarifying really well and then try it again. I suggest you use a milder clarifying shampoo such as Paul Mitchell shampoo one.

It's the best conditoner. I love this stuff. Use it on just about everyone!
 
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