Can I ask a dumb question? (Part II)

[Amerie123]

Random relaxer question...
Do relaxed ladies only do the 'root to tip' relaxer only once in their life or do you do it everytime you relax?What if the ends are still curly?Can you relax them again?

For the bolded: I can definitely tell you that no, neither myself, nor most relaxed girls on this forum relax "root to tip" everytime we relax.
But I do wonder if the ends are still curly, can you relax them again? That's a good question.

 

[clever]

I always wondered this.Everytime I see some relax they do the whole head.

For the bolded: I can definitely tell you that no, neither myself, nor most relaxed girls on this forum relax "root to tip" everytime we relax.
But I do wonder if the ends are still curly, can you relax them again? That's a good question.

 

[clever]

Can sulfates dry out the scalp also or just the hair?

 

[clever]

Can previously relaxed hair be texlaxed or does the straight hair have to be chopped off first?

 

[AdeyemiTL]

This is just a thread to ask ALL the dumb questions you want and get them out. JamaicaLovely did a successful thread like this, and this one is just a continuation, since the original one had gotten so long!
Original Thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=247447&highlight=dumb+question

Well, I'm gonna ask mines :

- Is it safe to DC after you henna? Or rather is it recommended?
- And when is it bad to touch your hair after using ayurvedic stuff. I've heard some say that you shouldn't manipulate your hair after you've used ayurvedic stuff. So, my question is, how soon can you manipulate your hair after you've used the stuff?

Well, I have more to ask, just cant think of them right now.

I do a homemade henna (henna has wonderful conditioning properties) protein pack every week and then I follow it with a Deep Conditioning treatment, my hair has done nothing but thrive.

 

[deusa80]

What does having "slip" mean exactly?

 

[yvette]

Ok I have I dumb question. Is the Glycerin that i have seen talked about the kind you get at any drugstore? In those capsules? I bought some and it doesn't seem to dissolve in anything. Did I get the wrong stuff or any I doing something wrong or is it not meant to dissolve.
Also can you prepoo, then cowash and then do henna on your wet hair?

The glycerin that you are needing is in a liquid form and can be purchased at www.lotioncrafters.com

Now, I'm sure there are other sites and places to purchase but this is where I get mine to make my moisturizing spray.

Also, I just henna'd a week and a half ago and the place I purchased my henna from enclosed directions and made it clear that you are suppose to henna on clean, DRY hair. Now, I'm sure there are those that do their own thing and probably have done it on wet hair but since this was my first time using henna, I followed the directions.

 

[topnotch1010]

Random relaxer question...
Do relaxed ladies only do the 'root to tip' relaxer only once in their life or do you do it everytime you relax?What if the ends are still curly?Can you relax them again?

I would not advise you to do this, seriously! I have done it once or twice, pre-LHCF, but when you know better, you do better. I would use a flat iron or blow dryer if I want to get my ends straight. Everytime you relax, you make your hair little bit weaker. If you want to retain your length, this is a bad idea.

Can previously relaxed hair be texlaxed or does the straight hair have to be chopped off first?

Once the hair is relaxed, its relaxed. You cannot go backwards. It will have to eventually get cut off, if that's what you are trying to achieve. I would just let the two textures blend in harmony.

For the bolded: I can definitely tell you that no, neither myself, nor most relaxed girls on this forum relax "root to tip" everytime we relax.
But I do wonder if the ends are still curly, can you relax them again? That's a good question.

AMEN! If you want to keep your ends strong and healthy (remember, the ends are the most fragile part because they are the oldest) you WILL NOT double relax.

HTH

 

[clever]

I'm natural but I was just kind of curious since I see people do it all the time.Thanks

I would not advise you to do this, seriously! I have done it once or twice, pre-LHCF, but when you know better, you do better. I would use a flat iron or blow dryer if I want to get my ends straight. Everytime you relax, you make your hair little bit weaker. If you want to retain your length, this is a bad idea.



Once the hair is relaxed, its relaxed. You cannot go backwards. It will have to eventually get cut off, if that's what you are trying to achieve. I would just let the two textures blend in harmony.



AMEN! If you want to keep your ends strong and healthy (remember, the ends are the most fragile part because they are the oldest) you WILL NOT double relax.

HTH

 

[MrJohnsonsRib]

I was in the mood to answer questions so...here goes:



I do not for the life of me understand why people get so freaked out about shedding. It is a normal part of the strand's life cycle. It grows, rests, then sheds. If you're getting more than 100 strands a day or bald patches then maybe you should start to worry. But I see people posting tiny little balls of hair talking about my hair is shedding sooooo much...um no. That is normal. Please stop.

And you can't truly stop it. At some point that strand is going to shed. It may stay on your head a couple days or a week longer...but it will come out at some point.



1) I either rinse with water or cowash with coconut milk so I can't really answer that. Before hair boards I used to cowash (didn't even know it) with Neutrogena Triple Moisture hair mask every other day...my hair was nice and soft then. I don't see any problem with cowashing with a good DC. I don't believe the cheap products do much and I think they actually hurt you in the long run.

2) One time isn't really enough IMO. I think you need to use something consistently over time to see if it works, especially if it's a DC because those effects are cumulative.

3) Ppl use EVOO for hot oil treatments so I'm sure it'd be fine.
4)I don't actually do hot oil treatments so I don't know how they're supposed to work.

5)You can comb wet hair if that works for you. Hair is fragile when wet because it stretches more, so be gentle.
6) You can comb with conditioner if that works for you. Just depends on your hair.

7) I don't use cones. There is a thread around here somewhere about all the cones or you can just google them and see what they do.

8)Giovanni and Oyin(oyinhandmade.com) both have no sulfates and cones. You have to be careful with natural shampoos though because they usually contain C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate...which is basically a natural surfactant like a sulfate and can be more harsh. Castile soap or a baking soda rinse are good shampoo alternatives.



Transitioning is a personal thing so I guess you should start when you're ready and then transition as long as you feel comfortable. Some people don't mind having a TWA and some people like to wait until they have enough hair for a ponytail, especially because shrinkage is going to make your hair appear shorter than it actually is.

Once you're natural it will really depend on your hair. You'll still need to DC and moisturize. I think you should start out as basic as possible and then build from there. For example, my regimen right now consists of washing with a baking soda rinse when I feel like it, DCing with the caramel treatment, and rinsing with water every day and adding castor oil. It would be different if I used heat or dyed my hair.



Umm that's a really subjective question. I just like for my hair to feel soft and not snap too easily. As long as products accomplish that I'm good. You just have to decide what defines "working" for you. If something leaves your hair obviously dry, greasy, hard, brittle, or super tangled then you may want to reevaluate.



Basically the same with different measurements. For my baking soda rinse I use about a palmful (not heaping) and put it in about 16oz of warm water. Pour over hair (using a water bottle) focusing on scalp. Massage vigorously (because this is my shampoo) and rinse. ACV rinse...make sure you dilute. Start with a 1/4 cup of ACV to 3 cups of water. I'd say pour over clean, DC'd hair, let it sit for a bit and then rinse. Just do what works best for you.



1. I use ACV and I do it after I've washed and DC'd. I personally don't feel like it's something that needs to be done every single day. But you could do it after you cowash if you feel like it's necessary.

2. If you still have relaxed ends that you're planning to get rid of at some point, then you're a transitioner.

What do you mean about your hair acting like new growth as it grows? It's all the same hair. The way it acts when it comes out of your scalp is the same way it's going to act when it's longer. It's characteristics aren't suddenly going to change. If you're natural hair is dry then up your DC'ing. If it's hard to comb, then use a wide tooth comb or consider not combing at all and just using your fingers.

Very helpful. Thanks!

 

[Rei]

cradle cap is when babies have like a thick layer of dandruff or dry scalp (or something a long those lines), but its like it wont go away. That's how i've understood it.
and a troll (again, from how i understand it), is an ignorant person that post and start a lot of trouble. basically an ignorant person.

a troll is more like a person who knows very well what they are doing, but essentially, "does it for the luls". They thrive off the negative reactions of others and laugh at it. Not necessarily ignorant.

 

[Rei]

What does having "slip" mean exactly?

having slip means that you can detangle easily. Basically, the comb 'slips' through your hair, instead of getting snagged every 3 seconds

 

[imaccami]

Where are these stars? People keep talking about a thread being rated one star, and I don't see any stars at all. It's probably right smack dab in front of my face, but please tell me WHERE ARE THEY??

 

[Amerie123]

Where are these stars? People keep talking about a thread being rated one star, and I don't see any stars at all. It's probably right smack dab in front of my face, but please tell me WHERE ARE THEY??

I believe that's the rating system that LHCF used a little while back..

 

[Shay72]

Exactly what does a seamless comb look like?

 

[Tyra]

OK I think that I may have the dumbest question so far and it has nothing to do with hair, but what exactly does it mean when I am searching threads and I see someone comment "Bump" or "Bumping"? I realize I may be the only one here who doesn't know.

 

[Calia001]

What is wrap set lotion for? all it does is make my hair hard. can i do a wet wrap without it and still be cool?

 

[Amerie123]

OK I think that I may have the dumbest question so far and it has nothing to do with hair, but what exactly does it mean when I am searching threads and I see someone comment "Bump" or "Bumping"? I realize I may be the only one here who doesn't know.

it means that someone wants the thread to be back at the
"front" and to get more replies. Its a way of saying "I bumped this thread up" so that some more people can respond.

 

[youwillrise]

Exactly what does a seamless comb look like?

seamless combs

basically it doesnt have those "bumps" inbetween the comb teeth. does that make sense? lol...because i cant really explain it.

 

[Shay72]

^^Yes it does! Thank you. I didn't have to click on the link although I did to understand. Shoot that means I don't own any seamless combs. Even the jilbere shower comb isn't seamless then.

 

[*Muffin*]

Is rinsing with lemon juice just as good as rinsing with acv? The reason why I consider this a dumb question (but I really want it answered) is because I know that lemon juice and acv have around the same level of acidity (around a pH of 2 to 3), but they are two different kinds of acid (citric and acetic) and more people seem to be using acv. Is one better to use on hair than the other, or do they have similar clarification effects?

 

[Tyra]

it means that someone wants the thread to be back at the
"front" and to get more replies. Its a way of saying "I bumped this thread up" so that some more people can respond.

Ohhhhh, ok.
That makes sense Thanks for answering.
And thank you OP for for being thoughful enough to start this thread!

 

[A856]

Quick question... when applying a rinse to your hair...
Are you suppose to DC before or after????

 

[The Girl]

Ok I have been here for a while and have been wanting to ask this but I think it is so obvious I might get roasted:

1. How do you achieve an afro? Not how to grow one but after you wash then what? Please forgive my ignorance but is it just for certain hair types?


ETA: I see some beautiful ones here and in pics and I wanna try it but...ok lemme wait for responses

 

[*Muffin*]

Quick question... when applying a rinse to your hair...
Are you suppose to DC before or after????

I DC before my rinses, but that's just me personally. I like for my rinses to be the last thing that touch my hair. You can adjust your vinegar or baking soda rinses depending on what you want them to accomplish. If you are trying to cleanse/clarify your hair with it then it will be a bit stronger and you won't want to leave it in your hair, so you may want to rinse and then DC (because your hair will be a bit dryer). But if it's just a rinse to impart shine or soften water then you can do it after you DC and just leave it in your hair (you could even mix it with a bit of conditioner to make it less drying). Didn't mean to rant on and on, lol.

 

[A856]

Bumping for more responses....Thanks!

Quick question... when applying a rinse to your hair...
Are you suppose to DC before or after????

 

[A856]

bumping for my last question.....

AND I also have another.....

Is this whole Aryuveda process as difficult as I think it is??
Brewing teas, straining this, mixing powders with this and that....

Is there a simple way??? Any pre-made products that I can buy??

I'd sooo love to try this method, but I'm a lil lazy to do all those steps...

 

[chebaby]

is it ok for me to dye my hair even though i have streaks done with bleach?

 

[pookaloo83]

I would like to know if Nexxus Emergencee is a hard protein? And is it OK to use once a week? OR is it something that you need to use every other week...

 

[Essensual]

Is rinsing with lemon juice just as good as rinsing with acv? The reason why I consider this a dumb question (but I really want it answered) is because I know that lemon juice and acv have around the same level of acidity (around a pH of 2 to 3), but they are two different kinds of acid (citric and acetic) and more people seem to be using acv. Is one better to use on hair than the other, or do they have similar clarification effects?

I'm not certain if the different "types" of acid matter as much as the fact that over time lemon juice will cause a your hair color to lighten. In addition, it may eventually dry you hair out if not followed with a DC, and most of us DC BEFORE we ACV rinse. HTH.