*****Back in the Salon after 2.5 Years- Hair porn alert*****
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Fine 4s
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Thank you beautiful ladies, couldn’t have done it without you....
I really don't have a special regimen though L
I’ll try to answer your questions from this thread and the PMs in this post.
Hair bio:
Natural until 1988
Last touch up in 1994
Pressing, curling consistently until 2004
Dominican blowouts 2004-2006
No heat from 2006- June 2009
Texture:
Fine strands
Type 4
I say medium density but feels like ‘hella hair’
Pre-2009:
In 06-07 and parts of 08, I followed a strict hair regimen. I pre-pooed with Almla oil (dark green-since 2006 I used), co-washed (I don't use shampoo) and DC'ed every weekend. I used to baggy, seal, you name it, I did it and it worked.
Moved to ayurvedic powders but didn’t stick with it for longer than 2 months.
I don't experiment much with products, I tend to stick with what works.
NOW:
No vitamins
I haven’t finished my first bottle of MT purchased last year in October, but I plan to finish it and start my BEEMINE serum for no other reason other than ‘hey, I bought it.’
Recently started Roux Porosity Control
I started working out in March.
I try to eat clean but slip up on occasion.
I haven't used most of the DCs I bought more than once except for Aubrey's HSR (Camellia once) and GPB maybe twice and my Healthy Sexy Hair Pumkin Puree Masque which I might slow down on because I don't like the ingredients anymore.
I do not tie my head at night and usually fall asleep on my cotton pillow case
Key techniques:
Protective styles (twists, chunky twists, medium braids, used to do buns a few times a year last year but I can't even THINK about a bun with my new length).
My hair is rarely ‘out.’
I’ve done hard-core protein treatments twice and have only recently been using the 2mns protein and used Roux Porosity Control for a total of 3 times each.
No/Low heat.
Focus on moisture balance with the help of protein and moisturizing Dcs.
Trim once a year now semi-annually.
Stay away from salons as much as possible.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE taking care of hair.
Styles:
I posted some pictures of my boring styles a while ago.
I apply creamy products on my twists like shea butter or whatever leave-in I'm trying to get rid up. I don’t do WNGs - to scared.
Setbacks:
Occur when I go to a stylist who pulls my hair way too much. The damage may be more psychological though.
Small alopecia (?) area in the front about ¼ of a penny or less early last year.
New approach:
For this stretch to WSL, I'm hoping to use products with no parabens or silicone in them. However, I MUST use what I have before I purchase anything new, that’s my rule.
I put that baby in twists and forget about it for MONTHS!!! So much so that it matted and I spent almost all night detangling WHILE I was on vacation. Now Ii know that after 2 months I have to redo my twists.
Hope to baby my edges more.
Might create a Fotki.
I'm really aggressive with my goal and refuse to use a flat iron on my hair until I'm WSL PERIOD. I'm ambitious about my goal and I enjoy the surprises in between. I have plenty of natural styles I’d like to try.
I really don't have a special regimen though L
I’ll try to answer your questions from this thread and the PMs in this post.
Hair bio:
Natural until 1988
Last touch up in 1994
Pressing, curling consistently until 2004
Dominican blowouts 2004-2006
No heat from 2006- June 2009
Texture:
Fine strands
Type 4
I say medium density but feels like ‘hella hair’
Pre-2009:
In 06-07 and parts of 08, I followed a strict hair regimen. I pre-pooed with Almla oil (dark green-since 2006 I used), co-washed (I don't use shampoo) and DC'ed every weekend. I used to baggy, seal, you name it, I did it and it worked.
Moved to ayurvedic powders but didn’t stick with it for longer than 2 months.
I don't experiment much with products, I tend to stick with what works.
NOW:
No vitamins
I haven’t finished my first bottle of MT purchased last year in October, but I plan to finish it and start my BEEMINE serum for no other reason other than ‘hey, I bought it.’
Recently started Roux Porosity Control
I started working out in March.
I try to eat clean but slip up on occasion.
I haven't used most of the DCs I bought more than once except for Aubrey's HSR (Camellia once) and GPB maybe twice and my Healthy Sexy Hair Pumkin Puree Masque which I might slow down on because I don't like the ingredients anymore.
I do not tie my head at night and usually fall asleep on my cotton pillow case
Key techniques:
Protective styles (twists, chunky twists, medium braids, used to do buns a few times a year last year but I can't even THINK about a bun with my new length).
My hair is rarely ‘out.’
I’ve done hard-core protein treatments twice and have only recently been using the 2mns protein and used Roux Porosity Control for a total of 3 times each.
No/Low heat.
Focus on moisture balance with the help of protein and moisturizing Dcs.
Trim once a year now semi-annually.
Stay away from salons as much as possible.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE taking care of hair.
Styles:
I posted some pictures of my boring styles a while ago.
I apply creamy products on my twists like shea butter or whatever leave-in I'm trying to get rid up. I don’t do WNGs - to scared.
Setbacks:
Occur when I go to a stylist who pulls my hair way too much. The damage may be more psychological though.
Small alopecia (?) area in the front about ¼ of a penny or less early last year.
New approach:
For this stretch to WSL, I'm hoping to use products with no parabens or silicone in them. However, I MUST use what I have before I purchase anything new, that’s my rule.
I put that baby in twists and forget about it for MONTHS!!! So much so that it matted and I spent almost all night detangling WHILE I was on vacation. Now Ii know that after 2 months I have to redo my twists.
Hope to baby my edges more.
Might create a Fotki.
I'm really aggressive with my goal and refuse to use a flat iron on my hair until I'm WSL PERIOD. I'm ambitious about my goal and I enjoy the surprises in between. I have plenty of natural styles I’d like to try.
Country gal
Well-Known Member
So Did she style it at all? Your hair is beautiful and thick. I want to see the finished product.
PeanutButterandHoney
New Member
A part of my soul died a little, along with the desire to straighten this weekend.
Can you post your protective styles please? I don't care how boring they are.
Your hair looks like a lions mane. So sexy and beautiful!
Can you post your protective styles please? I don't care how boring they are.
Your hair looks like a lions mane. So sexy and beautiful!
liteskinshowdy
Well-Known Member
Wow, you hair is the bomb.
Keshieshimmer
Active Member
It is really pretty. I tried that going to bed without a scarf (trying to look cute for the manfriend) I looked a HAM in the morning! haha
almond eyes
Well-Known Member
Bravo!!!!!!!!
Hair porn alert for sure.
Best,
Almond Eyes
Hair porn alert for sure.
Best,
Almond Eyes
Do your thang. Thanks so much for sharing.
tenderheaded
Well-Known Member
BRAVO! You've got IT
You'll own waistlength in the next few months. Now I got to go change my eyes from green to brown. Your hair is amazing!!!!!
You'll own waistlength in the next few months. Now I got to go change my eyes from green to brown. Your hair is amazing!!!!!
mysoon2behair
Member
Wow! Unbelievably gorgeous!
mariofmagdal
New Member
Beautiful hair! Yes, you will be WL in no time!
IrrationalThoughts
Well-Known Member
ZOMG. AWESOME! good job. I still cannot beleive you don't cover your head...
Dominican09
New Member
Truly amazing!! 
SimpleKomplexity
New Member
Beautiful hair and hairitude lol
growinglong777
New Member
Dang girl.. gorgeous!
SweetSpirit86
New Member
Just...Wow.
aquajoyice
Well-Known Member
WOW!! I'm totally speechless! Your hair is amazing 
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