Calling Newbies!!! A Challenge for us...
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arosieworld
Thanks 4 our nail *****!
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
Well I have worn every wig and weave under the sun, I think my mom had me relaxed at birth. So now I've shaved it off and started over.
2: What's your hair doing now?
TWA (I just learned that means Teeny Weeny Afro) I wear wigs as a protective style
What do u use?
Mostly Herbal Essences Long term Relationship (HE LTR) or Breaks Over (HE BO) and I add powders like alma and brahmi and oils like almond and coconut and I always add honey.
What's your reggie (regimen)?
I co-wash as much as I can, I think my hair likes it and I DC about twice a week. ACV (apple cider vinegar) rinse so far, once a month (not sure I like it, gonna try baking soda). I also tried a oil rinse which I liked but I'm not sure when or how often to do it.
What's in your stash?
Vo5 strawberry, some suave, some trader joe's (no poos just conditioners), some Indian stuff, shea butter and some oils.
What's your style?
Wigs, Wigs and more wigs
3: WHAT do U need to know?
I really want to cut my split ends but I don't know how b/c its so short. Should I just go to a barber? I feel like they are splitting further each day but I'm not sure. I think it keeps be from seeing my real hair type.
4. What forums do u like?
All of them, I really like the Natural living one second to the Hair care one of course.
Join date:
02/18/09
Hair state/length:
3/4 inches
Goal length:
MBL
Heat commitment:
Not sure
Posting goals:
pictures once a month, post once a week
Albums? Links?
Not as of yet
Well I have worn every wig and weave under the sun, I think my mom had me relaxed at birth. So now I've shaved it off and started over.
2: What's your hair doing now?
TWA (I just learned that means Teeny Weeny Afro) I wear wigs as a protective style
What do u use?
Mostly Herbal Essences Long term Relationship (HE LTR) or Breaks Over (HE BO) and I add powders like alma and brahmi and oils like almond and coconut and I always add honey.
What's your reggie (regimen)?
I co-wash as much as I can, I think my hair likes it and I DC about twice a week. ACV (apple cider vinegar) rinse so far, once a month (not sure I like it, gonna try baking soda). I also tried a oil rinse which I liked but I'm not sure when or how often to do it.
What's in your stash?
Vo5 strawberry, some suave, some trader joe's (no poos just conditioners), some Indian stuff, shea butter and some oils.
What's your style?
Wigs, Wigs and more wigs
3: WHAT do U need to know?
I really want to cut my split ends but I don't know how b/c its so short. Should I just go to a barber? I feel like they are splitting further each day but I'm not sure. I think it keeps be from seeing my real hair type.
4. What forums do u like?
All of them, I really like the Natural living one second to the Hair care one of course.
Join date:
02/18/09
Hair state/length:
3/4 inches
Goal length:
MBL
Heat commitment:
Not sure
Posting goals:
pictures once a month, post once a week
Albums? Links?
Not as of yet
Aspire
New Member
Join date: March 3, 2009
Hair state: Getting healthier by the day.
Hair length: In mostly CL layers, but almost SL, I am planning on a serious trim this weekend though, so I don't know what it will be then. I will update then.
Goal length: SL - APL by 12-2009
Regimen/Reggie:
Daily - Just started Mega tek (found that on LHCF) with Shea butter and mango butter on scalp and hair, seal with olive oil
Sat - Wash w/Levar, DC w/Levar w/ heat for 30 mins, Condition with Aphogee 2 minute
6 weeks - Aphogee 2 Step
Quarterly - Relaxer
Starting now as part of Thick Hair Challenge 2009, I am adding the following:
Wed - Co-Wash with something
Monthly - Trim, I have a lot of frizzy ends.
I also joined the 4 month Ayurveda challenge. So I will most likely Co-Wash with conditioning powders and oils. I am waiting for the powders.
Styling: TBD - but I tend to bun A LOT!! Need to buy some more.
Heat commitment: Never had one before, I am working on that now. Will see what I can do as I firm up the new regimen.
Stretching goal: if applies: I relax 4 times/year (3 mos). I just relaxed this past weekend and am not due again till June. I would REALLY like to move to 2/year. Jan and June. So hopefully I will learn enough on the boards between now and June so that I can stretch my June relaxer till Jan.
Posting goals: As often as I have something of value to add, or Answer a question for one of the chanllenges. But I will at least say Hi once/week.
Albums? Links? - None yet, but I am working on it.
PERSONAL CHALLENGE 1: Moisturizing and Sealing. I really need to figure this out, because I recognize that this is my main hair issue. Moisture/Protein balance. My hair is either too hard and dry, or soo soft it stretches like a rubber band and pulls right off my scalp. How does one find the balance?
I find the Mega Tek very wet so I thought it was a moisturizer. Then I read some info by SistaSlick (I think that is her name - that gurl is baaad) and she said be careful with balancing the protein and moisturizer. Made sense - so I added the Mega Tek to a naturally made shea/mango butter that can be used on body or hair. THEN learning more, I realised Shea is more oil based. Does that make it a seal?
erplexed
Once I conquer this, onto Personal Challenge 2: Split Ends
wow that is a lot of writing.
Hair state: Getting healthier by the day.
Hair length: In mostly CL layers, but almost SL, I am planning on a serious trim this weekend though, so I don't know what it will be then. I will update then.
Goal length: SL - APL by 12-2009
Regimen/Reggie:
Daily - Just started Mega tek (found that on LHCF) with Shea butter and mango butter on scalp and hair, seal with olive oil
Sat - Wash w/Levar, DC w/Levar w/ heat for 30 mins, Condition with Aphogee 2 minute
6 weeks - Aphogee 2 Step
Quarterly - Relaxer
Starting now as part of Thick Hair Challenge 2009, I am adding the following:
Wed - Co-Wash with something
Monthly - Trim, I have a lot of frizzy ends.
I also joined the 4 month Ayurveda challenge. So I will most likely Co-Wash with conditioning powders and oils. I am waiting for the powders.
Styling: TBD - but I tend to bun A LOT!! Need to buy some more.
Heat commitment: Never had one before, I am working on that now. Will see what I can do as I firm up the new regimen.
Stretching goal: if applies: I relax 4 times/year (3 mos). I just relaxed this past weekend and am not due again till June. I would REALLY like to move to 2/year. Jan and June. So hopefully I will learn enough on the boards between now and June so that I can stretch my June relaxer till Jan.
Posting goals: As often as I have something of value to add, or Answer a question for one of the chanllenges. But I will at least say Hi once/week.
Albums? Links? - None yet, but I am working on it.
PERSONAL CHALLENGE 1: Moisturizing and Sealing. I really need to figure this out, because I recognize that this is my main hair issue. Moisture/Protein balance. My hair is either too hard and dry, or soo soft it stretches like a rubber band and pulls right off my scalp. How does one find the balance?
I find the Mega Tek very wet so I thought it was a moisturizer. Then I read some info by SistaSlick (I think that is her name - that gurl is baaad) and she said be careful with balancing the protein and moisturizer. Made sense - so I added the Mega Tek to a naturally made shea/mango butter that can be used on body or hair. THEN learning more, I realised Shea is more oil based. Does that make it a seal?
erplexed Once I conquer this, onto Personal Challenge 2: Split Ends
wow that is a lot of writing.
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KdsLady09
New Member
Hello! I am Tiffany (KdsLady09) and I just officially joined yesterday (03-12-09), though I have been lurking since December
Join date: 03-11-2009
Hair state/length: 4a/4b, Between SL and APL
Goal length: BSL
Regimen/Reggie: Wash 1x/week, Co-wash 1x/wk, DC 2x/wk, moisturize daily
Styling: Protective styles, braid outs, low manipulation
Heat commitment: no/low heat
Stretching goal: Stretch 8-10ks.
Posting goals: Not sure yet....
Albums? Links? No albums yet...coming soon!
Join date: 03-11-2009
Hair state/length: 4a/4b, Between SL and APL
Goal length: BSL
Regimen/Reggie: Wash 1x/week, Co-wash 1x/wk, DC 2x/wk, moisturize daily
Styling: Protective styles, braid outs, low manipulation
Heat commitment: no/low heat
Stretching goal: Stretch 8-10ks.
Posting goals: Not sure yet....
Albums? Links? No albums yet...coming soon!
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sunnieb
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone! I'm such a newbie that this is my very first post! 
Been lurking for weeks and I'm still working on my reggie. I'll try to post every week. I took a starting pic before I began doing any LHCF practices, so I'm excited to see what my hair will look like by the end of the year!
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I am currently a bit past SL.
I think I was almost APL when I was pregnant 8 years ago, but that length is long ago. I want to get to waist length and I think it's possible now that I've found this site.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
French twist/roll every day; wash/dc 1x per week with moisture; wash/dc 1x per week with light protein. Co wash 1x or 2x a week depending on how much I work out. I'm trying new products (Garnier, NTM), but my staples are the Motions shampoos and protein conditioners.
3: WHAT do U need to know?
Can't think of an answer to this one. There's sooooo much info here, that anytime I think of a question, I can search for it and get the answer.
4. What forums do u like? This one mostly.
I haven't had time to lurk too much on the others.
Been lurking for weeks and I'm still working on my reggie. I'll try to post every week. I took a starting pic before I began doing any LHCF practices, so I'm excited to see what my hair will look like by the end of the year!1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I am currently a bit past SL.
I think I was almost APL when I was pregnant 8 years ago, but that length is long ago. I want to get to waist length and I think it's possible now that I've found this site.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
French twist/roll every day; wash/dc 1x per week with moisture; wash/dc 1x per week with light protein. Co wash 1x or 2x a week depending on how much I work out. I'm trying new products (Garnier, NTM), but my staples are the Motions shampoos and protein conditioners.
3: WHAT do U need to know?
Can't think of an answer to this one. There's sooooo much info here, that anytime I think of a question, I can search for it and get the answer.
4. What forums do u like? This one mostly.
I haven't had time to lurk too much on the others.
addaboutmyhair
Active Member
Reading your post is like reading about myself. I also have 4 1/b hair and have weaved, permed etc. I'm in a weave no that is coming out tonight! All I can say is do NOT texturize your hair. It will not give you the defined curls/waves you want. I'm still searching but you can learn from my mistake...
addaboutmyhair
Active Member
3: WHAT do U need to know? I would love to wear my hair natural sometimes, so i dont have to put so much heat in it. Someone PLEASE tell me how to find curl defination in 4a/b hair that has mostly waves and loose coils... 
pookaloo83
New Member
Join date: 4-14-07 Been lurking for a min! lol
Hair state/length: My hair is VERY fine and relaxed. I don't know what my hair type is though. I was natural for almost 2 yrs and then relaxed in '07. I thougt it was too hard to care for. I didn't know this site then
Goal length: At least BSL
Regimen/Reggie: I wash every Sunday with Nexxus Humectress and then i do a deep condition with NTM Daily Deep Conditioner mixed with Castor oil under the dryer for about 45 mins. I also use Nexxus Emergencee every now and then
Styling: I do a roller set on Sundays, then for the rest of the week I bun
Heat commitment: I don't use heat
Stretching goal: I'm trying to do at least 12 weeks
Posting goals:
Albums? Links? I don't have one yet!
What do you need to know? I wanna know if my ends look like it needs to be trimmed now, or could I just trim as I go? My ends look kinda see thru to me. See my siggy.
Hair state/length: My hair is VERY fine and relaxed. I don't know what my hair type is though. I was natural for almost 2 yrs and then relaxed in '07. I thougt it was too hard to care for. I didn't know this site then
Goal length: At least BSL
Regimen/Reggie: I wash every Sunday with Nexxus Humectress and then i do a deep condition with NTM Daily Deep Conditioner mixed with Castor oil under the dryer for about 45 mins. I also use Nexxus Emergencee every now and then
Styling: I do a roller set on Sundays, then for the rest of the week I bun
Heat commitment: I don't use heat
Stretching goal: I'm trying to do at least 12 weeks
Posting goals:
Albums? Links? I don't have one yet!
What do you need to know? I wanna know if my ends look like it needs to be trimmed now, or could I just trim as I go? My ends look kinda see thru to me. See my siggy.
Skiggle
Well-Known Member
HELLO to all..
I'm Skiggle!!!
Join date: Today...
..Lurker since November 2008
Hair state/length: I don't even know...
Goal length: APL
Regimen/Reggie:
Styling: Braids/Twists/Kiny Twists
Heat commitment: I don't do heat
Stretching goal: if applies: Pass my neck
I'm Skiggle!!!
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals? I HAD nice natural hair since I was small, till unfortunately my mother introduced me to relaxers .For 13 years I've had a bitter sweet relationship with perms.Its long one minute, it grows, break, sheds..cycle repeats....My Goal is simple: natural, strong, HEALTHY hair. I'm curious to see what my natural hair looks like...
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
4. What forums do u like?..This one is really cool.!
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
- Coconut oil, castor oil, aovacdo oil, rosemary, orange, lemon essential oils, Anything with the name Giovanni on it...lol..unrefined shea butter, aloe vera gel, EVOO..etc..
- I'm still trying to build a hair regimen..... I love Braids and twists
4. What forums do u like?..This one is really cool.!
Join date: Today...
..Lurker since November 2008Hair state/length: I don't even know...
Goal length: APL
Regimen/Reggie:
Styling: Braids/Twists/Kiny Twists
Heat commitment: I don't do heat
Stretching goal: if applies: Pass my neck
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Fond
New Member
Join date: 4-14-07 Been lurking for a min! lol
Hair state/length: My hair is VERY fine and relaxed. I don't know what my hair type is though. I was natural for almost 2 yrs and then relaxed in '07. I thougt it was too hard to care for. I didn't know this site then
Goal length: At least BSL
Regimen/Reggie: I wash every Sunday with Nexxus Humectress and then i do a deep condition with NTM Daily Deep Conditioner mixed with Castor oil under the dryer for about 45 mins. I also use Nexxus Emergencee every now and then
Styling: I do a roller set on Sundays, then for the rest of the week I bun
Heat commitment: I don't use heat
Stretching goal: I'm trying to do at least 12 weeks
Posting goals:
Albums? Links? I don't have one yet!
What do you need to know? I wanna know if my ends look like it needs to be trimmed now, or could I just trim as I go? My ends look kinda see thru to me. See my siggy.
Hey! IMO, Your ends look just fine to me...like everybody else's! Look at everybody's pic--very similar when we start off. You might want to do a dusting instead of a trim....here's the link:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/archive/index.php/t-57683.html
Welcome!
Niiq
Fond
New Member
HELLO to all..
I'm Skiggle!!!
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals? I HAD nice natural hair since I was small, till unfortunately my mother introduced me to relaxers .For 13 years I've had a bitter sweet relationship with perms.Its long one minute, it grows, break, sheds..cycle repeats....My Goal is simple: natural, strong, HEALTHY hair. I'm curious to see what my natural hair looks like...
Join date: Today...2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
3: WHAT do U need to know? Everything really.... how to retain moisture..new products etc...
- Coconut oil, castor oil, aovacdo oil, rosemary, orange, lemon essential oils, Anything with the name Giovanni on it...lol..unrefined shea butter, aloe vera gel, EVOO..etc..
- I'm still trying to build a hair regimen..... I love Braids and twists
4. What forums do u like?..This one is really cool.!
Hair state/length: I don't even know...
Goal length: APL
Regimen/Reggie:
Styling: Braids/Twists/Kiny Twists
Heat commitment: I don't do heat
Stretching goal: if applies: Pass my neck
Hey Skiggie,
Welcome,
Have u tried making your own daily spray with glycerin and water to retain moisture? You have to play around with the mix to get it right but it really does become a staple when u r transitioning. If youre not doing heat, u WILL b reaching your goal in a matter of time if u can strike the protein/moisture balance. We hear u and we all will help out,
Niiq
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Fond
New Member
Arosie you are funny and are headed for a beautiful mane! You had me
about the relaxed at birth comment--many can relate (I was 8)! But your hair is so pretty. Wouldn't worry bout the ends as much as I used to when I was relaxed--natural hair sometimes has better curl def with a trim tho. I would keep it moist and let it grow and DYI once you get more length!!! Check out this thread bout dusting gives good info for trimming:
Welcome and keep us laughing!
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/archive/index.php/t-57683.html
Fond
New Member
Welcome Zayneey!
Congrats on the BC! Question: do u DC everytime u poo? Just wondering--maybe not w/braids? Let us know how you r doing it. How long do u think u'll rock ur braids? Will u do/have u done a TWA?
Niiq
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Fond
New Member
I just joined today...WHOHOO!! I love LHCF ive been lurking for about 6 months! Finally decided to get my butt actively involved and start growing some hair!
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals? I am a 4a/b and have never attained any growth past my collar bone... Between the weaving, perms, hands in my hair... i believe i just do too dag on much to it. My hair has always looked nice, but its never been the length that i want. My goal is to reach AP by the Dec of 09'. I know to reach that will be very hard, but i am commited to it and to KEEPING my hands out of out.
2: What's your hair doing now? I had worn weaves for the majority of 08'...as a feeble attempt to not manipulate my hair.. and grow out the perm. i didnt get much growth for some reason though... so i took out the weave about two months ago, omg! i found myself washing, blow and flat ironing my hair twice a week!! I have thick curly NG and the moment i did anything active it reverted...so i put it back up in a Full head weave, and this time...I WILL RETAIN LEGNTH
What do u use? What's your reggie.. i use AVEDA, and NEXXUS, essential oil blend of Olive Oil, Pepermint, Rosemary, Orange and chamomile oil
.. my reggie.. 1 raw egg w/ wheat germ daily, CO wash 2x week, DC 1x week, message scalp daily, vitamins- folic acid, biotin
3: WHAT do U need to know? I would love to wear my hair natural sometimes, so i dont have to put so much heat in it. Someone PLEASE tell me how to find curl defination in 4a/b hair that has mostly waves and loose coils...
MsMicaela,
I'm thinking about what u r saying...maybe too much traction and double heat (weaves, blow frying and flat iron). I'll keep thinking. Have you heard of the MN for growth. I have been using this on my trouble spots and it HAS been working. Castor oil (cold-pressed) to me is the bomb because it is what I call a bio-active oil. It's kinda simpler and cheaper I have found out. I does coat/seal the hair too. Silk by Elasta QP and a sealer helped me stretch when I did relax. And I did not revert.
A good protective style that works with a lot of NG that sports curls nicely is bantu knot out. It can be really shiny and natural looking too. I have done it under a bonnet dryer with a leave in oil. Here are good links for a tutorial for putting them in and styling:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfFcvZTYTWA&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAhMoU9Ora8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbsLAwCxRO4&feature=related
HTH,
Niiq
exubah
Well-Known Member
Join date: January 2009
Hair state/length: thin/fine, APL+
Goal length: full, healthy MBL/WL (I am very short so it's almost the same)
Regimen/Reggie: pre-pooing, co-washing, chelating/clarifying periodically, henna, DC'ing, periodic dusting
Styling: bunning 90%+
Heat commitment: dryer for rollersetting 2-4 times a month
Stretching goal: if applies: 12-14 weeks
Posting goals: at least once a month
Albums? Links?
As soon as I learn how to upload a photo I will post my starting pic! (I took my first set tonight)
Hair state/length: thin/fine, APL+
Goal length: full, healthy MBL/WL (I am very short so it's almost the same)
Regimen/Reggie: pre-pooing, co-washing, chelating/clarifying periodically, henna, DC'ing, periodic dusting
Styling: bunning 90%+
Heat commitment: dryer for rollersetting 2-4 times a month
Stretching goal: if applies: 12-14 weeks
Posting goals: at least once a month
Albums? Links?
As soon as I learn how to upload a photo I will post my starting pic! (I took my first set tonight)
rara171
Well-Known Member
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
Where have I been??...at home? lol...
I want my hair healthy again, and capable of retention.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)?
What's in your stash? What's your style?
My regimen is non existence. I am starting to go to the salon for a press once a month or so once I feel ok with doing my own hair. When it's curly I use giovanni leave in. Shea butter. AO shampoo. and that TJ Nourish condish
3: WHAT do U need to know?
everything.
4. What forums do u like?
hair care, Christian, Relationship
Join date: in 2008 but i wasn't a subscriber until last month
Hair state/length: a little above bsl
Goal length: wl
Heat commitment: once a month
Stretching goal: i don't know what that means
Where have I been??...at home? lol...
I want my hair healthy again, and capable of retention.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)?
What's in your stash? What's your style?
My regimen is non existence. I am starting to go to the salon for a press once a month or so once I feel ok with doing my own hair. When it's curly I use giovanni leave in. Shea butter. AO shampoo. and that TJ Nourish condish
3: WHAT do U need to know?
everything.
4. What forums do u like?
hair care, Christian, Relationship
Join date: in 2008 but i wasn't a subscriber until last month
Hair state/length: a little above bsl
Goal length: wl
Heat commitment: once a month
Stretching goal: i don't know what that means
Fond
New Member
Ok here it goes:
Welcome again,
I would start at stretching. Ayurvedics c/b science unto themselves. You are already stretching the best u can--how about trying some protective styling like the curly fro by Dr. Lisa Akbari,
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=&search_query=akbari+curly+fro&aq=1&oq=Akbari
the bantu knot out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfFcvZTYTWA&feature=related
using Silk by Elasta QP with a good sealant oil.
A lot of people use the baking soda treatment. Using a DC mixed in w/baking soda applied much like a relaxer and kinda worked through, i got significant softening manageability. I also used this as a no-poo. It was wonderful. I have no chems either. After such softening treatments, I am sure to use a sealant. Castor is MY fave. It's also important to learn to use a glycerin/water spritz for moisturizing. I use it for the bantu knot out or the curly fro. Your transitioning styles will help you stretch better, but the more u learn about your hair, the longer u can stretch.
HTH
Niiq
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exubah
Well-Known Member
I forgot to add that I am a total PJ and LHCF is not to blame............it's genetic! Right now I have the following products in heavy rotation and I have others in my stash
CD Rosemary Mint Shampoo
CD Healthy Hair Butter (on the fence but trying to finish it)
CD Tui Hair Smoothie Conditioner
ORS Creamy Aloe (once a month)
ORS Replenishing Pak
Shikai w/Amla daily conditioner
Rusk Smoother Conditioner
NTM Silk Creme Leave-In
Darbur Amla Oil
EVCO
Aphogee 2-minute reconstructor (just tried it for the first time this week!)
Jamila Henna
Honey
CD Rosemary Mint Shampoo
CD Healthy Hair Butter (on the fence but trying to finish it)
CD Tui Hair Smoothie Conditioner
ORS Creamy Aloe (once a month)
ORS Replenishing Pak
Shikai w/Amla daily conditioner
Rusk Smoother Conditioner
NTM Silk Creme Leave-In
Darbur Amla Oil
EVCO
Aphogee 2-minute reconstructor (just tried it for the first time this week!)
Jamila Henna
Honey
Fond
New Member
Calling Newbies!!!
Welcome! You are honesty and funny!
Rara--is your hair chem-free? sounds like it. Stretching is for people who relax. Trying to stretch out the times they relax.
HTH
Niiq
Welcome! You are honesty and funny!
Rara--is your hair chem-free? sounds like it. Stretching is for people who relax. Trying to stretch out the times they relax.
HTH
Niiq
theislandoll
Active Member
first post!
Join date: 12-12-2008
Hair state/length: shoulder length
Goal length: waist length
Regimen/Reggie: I rarely use shampoo, maybe once a month.
I co-wash & DC twice a week
moisturize & seal every other day
Styling: usually in a bun, I use to wear my hair out everyday but for the past couple weeks i've been bunning.
Heat commitment: I haven't used heat since I started taking better care of my hair
Stretching goal: if applies: I use to relax my hair every 6-7 weeks but now i'm on my 9th week. Next stretching goal is 10 weeks.
Posting goals: update with a picture once a month
Join date: 12-12-2008
Hair state/length: shoulder length
Goal length: waist length
Regimen/Reggie: I rarely use shampoo, maybe once a month.
I co-wash & DC twice a week
moisturize & seal every other day
Styling: usually in a bun, I use to wear my hair out everyday but for the past couple weeks i've been bunning.
Heat commitment: I haven't used heat since I started taking better care of my hair
Stretching goal: if applies: I use to relax my hair every 6-7 weeks but now i'm on my 9th week. Next stretching goal is 10 weeks.
Posting goals: update with a picture once a month
Fond
New Member
Exubah! You are what topnotch calls a Freshman! Welcome. You have to share with us your rollersetting technique. Yes u are a PJ too!
There is a link in this thread for uploading, if this is NOT what u need, PM me and I will offer ahem, my help.
Niiq
Fond
New Member
Re: first post!
Welcome Islandoll,
So glad your first post is on the Newbie Challenge!
Welcome you sound as though u r on a good start. This thread hopefully will support u for stretching. You can do it! Knowledge is power for stretching. Read some of the posts that I made on this thread about it. You probably can teach us! Keep posting and upload some pics!
Welcome again,
Niiq
Welcome Islandoll,
So glad your first post is on the Newbie Challenge!
Welcome you sound as though u r on a good start. This thread hopefully will support u for stretching. You can do it! Knowledge is power for stretching. Read some of the posts that I made on this thread about it. You probably can teach us! Keep posting and upload some pics!
Welcome again,
Niiq
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Fond
New Member
Muse!
Welcome,
We can all relate more or less to something about our hair giving us a challenge! Some folks tangle really bad, some have really fine hair, some people have very dense (me as in concrete head). Even my hubbie who has 3a (big waves, looks straight to me) swears in almost tears that his hair is ahem, hard to comb at times.
BUT! This is where the curly haired people be! I know my reality about my hair was totally altered here. Hold on to your hats muse, cuz it can really be exciting to fall in love w/ what YOUR hair can do.
I used to think that my nape was the coarsest until I stopped relaxing it ,moisturized it for a year and saw VOILA, it was the most delicate, finest, straightest patch of hair I own. I was melting it then frying it all along.
Stay tuned lemme know exactly what you need I'll send u stuff, PM me too!
Niiq
Fond
New Member
Enitan,
Welcome!
Thickness is it!! Do you plan to strech or relax as u go? Has your hair always been fine?
Niiq
Fond
New Member
Yo. I'm Giggletush, and I too am a newbie.
I knew about this board back in '07, but didn't really lurk/explore. I just decided to subscribe about a month ago.
I became interested in taking care of my hair last summer/fall when I finally got fed up! I had gotten a bad relaxer in June, and a weave. Then had to take the weave out in early August. I had sooo much new growth and reversion (of course I didn't really understand these terms at that point). My hair was EXTREMELY dry and the demarcation line was not taken care of, causing my hair to fall off in clumps. I started searching the web for help and solutions. I had learned about cowashing a while before, and had been doing it at least once a week. But I had been using a protein conditioner, and no moisture...which attributed to protein overload and extreme breakage. Anyhoo, I decided to just not deal with my hair anymore and get a lacefront. That was when I found BHM, and was obsessed with the lacefront section....I wanted to research for at least 1 full month before investing in one. One day I got bored with the section and wondered over to the growth section, and have never looked back since. I never did invest in that lacefront, and have rediscovered my hair, in a more manageable state.
I LOVE LHCF, and am sooooo glad that I finally subscribed.
My hair was about neck length when I started on the 19th of Dec, and am now shoulder length (But not quite full shoulder). I'm 4a/b hair type, and it's pretty thin. I'm still in the process of learning to balance my protein and moisture. And TRYING soo hard not to be too much of a PJ. My goals right now I guess are:
1. To build the health of my hair
2. Learn proper retention methods
3. Then focus on length.
Sorry for the loooong story, when I start typing I just can't seem to stop
Welcome Giggle,
You seem to be on the right track...are you relaxing these days...?That will help you decide what styles u can use to retain your length and know how to moisturize daily. Lemme know
Sorry it took this long to get to you,
Niiq
Aspire
New Member
Thank you so much!! I wondered how people got the Bantu knots in their hair. I LUV those and plan to try to them out as I stretch this time. I did go on and relax my hair though (my comb broke, seriously, and I figured it was time 
). BUT it is not bone straight this time. I put it in and then washed it out. I also used no direct heat. I think I am on my way!!
). BUT it is not bone straight this time. I put it in and then washed it out. I also used no direct heat. I think I am on my way!!
Sundiva
New Member
YAY!!!! Im so happy you started this Niiq!! I hope its not too late to join this challenge bc I am a newbie who NEEDS this. So Im in! I just finished the find a regimen challenge and am currently in the Neck/collarbone challenge but really haven't done anything. Am trying to really use the forum to reach my goals. I think this may help in trying to get there bc I need the structure and support from my natural sisters. Here is my info:
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I have done it all. I want to learn to love my natural hair. I think that will come through learning how to care for it properly and having a length that I want. My goal is to be educated on how to reach that length and will in turn begin to love my hair.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
My hair is doing nothing right now. I just don't know. I have only been doing my regimen for a week. I am using AO Honeysuckle Rose shampoo, Pantene Pro-v deep conditioning masque, ORS Hair mayo, Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Motions Leave-in, Profectiv moisturizer, pantene moisturizer, JC nourish and shine, castor oil
3: WHAT do U need to know?
EVERYTHING I CAN!!! How do I get this stuff to grow
4. What forums do u like? Hair care, skin care*not sure if this is real name of forum*
Join date: 3-2-09
Hair state/length: 4a/b, hair reaches my earlobes when stretched and just to my nape in back. I have short spots, from breakage Im trying to grow back.
Goal length: SL Length
Regimen/Reggie: Right now, I am alternating between protein treatments one week and deep conditioning the next. I am moisturizing and sealing 2x/day and co-washes after the gym.
Styling: Twists, this is all I know how to do and probably all my hair is long enough for w/o putting heat on it.
Heat commitment: Trying to have No heat
Stretching goal: if applies: past shoulders?
Posting goals: Would like to post what Im doing every week
Albums? Links? None yet
Please respond or PM me with any helpful info that I can use
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I have done it all. I want to learn to love my natural hair. I think that will come through learning how to care for it properly and having a length that I want. My goal is to be educated on how to reach that length and will in turn begin to love my hair.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
My hair is doing nothing right now. I just don't know. I have only been doing my regimen for a week. I am using AO Honeysuckle Rose shampoo, Pantene Pro-v deep conditioning masque, ORS Hair mayo, Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Motions Leave-in, Profectiv moisturizer, pantene moisturizer, JC nourish and shine, castor oil
3: WHAT do U need to know?
EVERYTHING I CAN!!! How do I get this stuff to grow
4. What forums do u like? Hair care, skin care*not sure if this is real name of forum*
Join date: 3-2-09
Hair state/length: 4a/b, hair reaches my earlobes when stretched and just to my nape in back. I have short spots, from breakage Im trying to grow back.
Goal length: SL Length
Regimen/Reggie: Right now, I am alternating between protein treatments one week and deep conditioning the next. I am moisturizing and sealing 2x/day and co-washes after the gym.
Styling: Twists, this is all I know how to do and probably all my hair is long enough for w/o putting heat on it.
Heat commitment: Trying to have No heat
Stretching goal: if applies: past shoulders?
Posting goals: Would like to post what Im doing every week
Albums? Links? None yet
Please respond or PM me with any helpful info that I can use
Fond
New Member
YAY!!!! Im so happy you started this Niiq!! I hope its not too late to join this challenge bc I am a newbie who NEEDS this. So Im in! I just finished the find a regimen challenge and am currently in the Neck/collarbone challenge but really haven't done anything. Am trying to really use the forum to reach my goals. I think this may help in trying to get there bc I need the structure and support from my natural sisters. Here is my info:
1: Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I have done it all. I want to learn to love my natural hair. I think that will come through learning how to care for it properly and having a length that I want. My goal is to be educated on how to reach that length and will in turn begin to love my hair.
2: What's your hair doing now? What do u use? What's your reggie (regimen)? What's in your stash? What's your style?
My hair is doing nothing right now. I just don't know. I have only been doing my regimen for a week. I am using AO Honeysuckle Rose shampoo, Pantene Pro-v deep conditioning masque, ORS Hair mayo, Giovanni Direct Leave-in, Motions Leave-in, Profectiv moisturizer, pantene moisturizer, JC nourish and shine, castor oil
3: WHAT do U need to know?
EVERYTHING I CAN!!! How do I get this stuff to grow
4. What forums do u like? Hair care, skin care*not sure if this is real name of forum*
Join date: 3-2-09
Hair state/length: 4a/b, hair reaches my earlobes when stretched and just to my nape in back. I have short spots, from breakage Im trying to grow back.
Goal length: SL Length
Regimen/Reggie: Right now, I am alternating between protein treatments one week and deep conditioning the next. I am moisturizing and sealing 2x/day and co-washes after the gym.
Styling: Twists, this is all I know how to do and probably all my hair is long enough for w/o putting heat on it.
Heat commitment: Trying to have No heat
Stretching goal: if applies: past shoulders?
Posting goals: Would like to post what Im doing every week
Albums? Links? None yet
Please respond or PM me with any helpful info that I can use
Welcome,
Sundiva we are on the case...will post inthe evening. I gotta make myself go to sleep! Hey, I did notice that u use protein regularly...are you pretty confident about that? A lot of no-chems do not do that so very often, or if they do, are certain to do it w/a moisturizer...that's what I was taught.
TTYS,
Niiq
ItsSunniDee
Member
Morning Ladies! I'm Excited about this.. I feel so lost in translation most times.. but anyhow..
Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I've been relaxed, and i wear extensions from time to time. I'm currently with my first set of tree braids and kina iffy bout them. Never been weaved though, considering it for the summer. My goal is to have strong healthy natural hair at shoulder length, for now
What's your hair doing now?
Sitting comphy under these tree braids.
What do u use?
Kinky Curly - Come Clean, Knot Today, and Curling Custard
What's your reggie (regimen)?
Wash Twice Weekly, Co Wash daily / every 2 days, Kinky Curly Products exclusively for my lack of product knowledge and ease of use.
WHAT do U need to know?
How exactly to build my regimen for my hair type, I figure i'm a 3c//4a, but my hair is Pseudo curly, and sometimes thin.. it's awful fickle..
What forums do u like?
I've only trolled this one.. i really should get out more.
Join date: 03/05
Hair state/length: Natural, been so for about 2 years, 3 Inches long, recently cut it all down, Currently in tree braids.. which are a sad excuse for such, because the woman who did them got lazy on me, and after a week of having them they are falling out. >.<
Goal length: SL for nows
Styling: Wash n' Go
Heat commitment: No Heat
Stretching goal: if applies: N/A
Posting goals: Weekly
Albums? Links?
Working on an album now, but heres a thread i started that died.. has my hair chronicles all up in it.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=345141&highlight=
Thanks!!
Where you been, where you wanna go with your hair? Goals?
I've been relaxed, and i wear extensions from time to time. I'm currently with my first set of tree braids and kina iffy bout them. Never been weaved though, considering it for the summer. My goal is to have strong healthy natural hair at shoulder length, for now
What's your hair doing now?
Sitting comphy under these tree braids.
What do u use?
Kinky Curly - Come Clean, Knot Today, and Curling Custard
What's your reggie (regimen)?
Wash Twice Weekly, Co Wash daily / every 2 days, Kinky Curly Products exclusively for my lack of product knowledge and ease of use.
WHAT do U need to know?
How exactly to build my regimen for my hair type, I figure i'm a 3c//4a, but my hair is Pseudo curly, and sometimes thin.. it's awful fickle..
What forums do u like?
I've only trolled this one.. i really should get out more.
Join date: 03/05
Hair state/length: Natural, been so for about 2 years, 3 Inches long, recently cut it all down, Currently in tree braids.. which are a sad excuse for such, because the woman who did them got lazy on me, and after a week of having them they are falling out. >.<
Goal length: SL for nows
Styling: Wash n' Go
Heat commitment: No Heat
Stretching goal: if applies: N/A
Posting goals: Weekly
Albums? Links?
Working on an album now, but heres a thread i started that died.. has my hair chronicles all up in it.
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=345141&highlight=
Thanks!!
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