Can I ask a DUMB question

mikki727 said:
Here are my questions:

What protein conditioners are safe enough for weekly use so I won't have to worry about my hair reverting? What ingredients should I use?

Try Nexxus Keraphix.

Can you use serum to seal moisture into the hair instead of oil? I have never been a big fan of oil.

I'm not sure. I think oil is the only sealer. If you want to try something light, try some organic coconut oil.

What can I do to soften my new growth around the 7th week & beyond. I always want to stretch my relaxers but I end up going nuts around week 10 & end up getting it relaxed.

TIA!

I've heard some ladies use S-curl (the spray) to help soften up new growth.
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AdoreMsK67 said:
:grin: I had to go into my profile and change my editing type in order to see the smileys..These smile options are as clear as day and I shouldn't have missed them.
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I've been here for a while and I've been trying to figure out how to do the smileys FOREVER. Now, I can put my :) to rest.

Thanks
 
honeyrain said:
1. What kind of products do you guys use for the perfect rollerset???? I hate using mousse because it makes my hair hard and crunchy and when i try to seperate my curls, I notice breakage.

2. I dont understand why people say use low manipulation on your hair but recommend co-washing your hair a few times a week, wouldn't that be manipulation??? can someone claer that up. I always thought about that but never thought to ask till now.
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When I rollerset, I use Chi Silk Infusion, coconut oil and keep a spray bottle of water handy. That's it.
 
what's the difference between a moisturizer ans a leave in? i see some people spritz the hair after dc, and then apply a leave in, so is a leave in used between washing?idk
 
dumb question...how do you get your braids to soften up after getting box braids with kankelon hair. mine are stiff, not tight, but stiff and i'd like them to feel more natural/softer. how long should i wait to wash them?
 
Okay Im real late posting on the thread and I'm new so does that allow me to ask 2 dumb questions? lol I honestly dont understand the whole natural thing. I think I am intaking so much information that I may be crossing some of it. I get that Henna is for color. I dont get that whole natural thing. I see alot of ladies with the curlie wet and wavy hairsyle when their hair is wet or when they let it air dry. Are they texturing it? What is the process(if it exists) to get my hair like that? (Dag that was long and dumb sorry)

jerceechick74:perplexed
 
jerceechick74 said:
Okay Im real late posting on the thread and I'm new so does that allow me to ask 2 dumb questions? lol I honestly dont understand the whole natural thing. I think I am intaking so much information that I may be crossing some of it. I get that Henna is for color. I dont get that whole natural thing. I see alot of ladies with the curlie wet and wavy hairsyle when their hair is wet or when they let it air dry. Are they texturing it? What is the process(if it exists) to get my hair like that? (Dag that was long and dumb sorry)

jerceechick74:perplexed
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i dont understand your question either...

:perplexed

natural = no relaxer...
 
jerceechick74 said:
Okay Im real late posting on the thread and I'm new so does that allow me to ask 2 dumb questions? lol I honestly dont understand the whole natural thing. I think I am intaking so much information that I may be crossing some of it. I get that Henna is for color. I dont get that whole natural thing. I see alot of ladies with the curlie wet and wavy hairsyle when their hair is wet or when they let it air dry. Are they texturing it? What is the process(if it exists) to get my hair like that? (Dag that was long and dumb sorry)

jerceechick74:perplexed
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There is such a thing as texturizing/texlaxing(?). That does make hair that was previously curly somewhat wavy, or loosens the curls if the hair was kinky. It is like a partial relaxer but one doesn't leave the chemicals in long enough to get the hair bone straight. So some of the waves/curls you see could be due to the person having texturized/texlaxed her hair.

But there are also people who have that sort of hair texture naturally. Types 2 and 3 have wavy and curly hair respectively that is shinier than say type 4. They can get the curls on their natural hair just by applying a wet product or by applying a product meant for curl definition. Their hair could be mistaken for texlaxed/texturized hair, and I think that's why you're getting confused.

So1913, Billsbacker, Iris...are a few people who come to mind who have natural hair that gets wavy when wet.
 
Jerceechick, just wanted to add that there is something called shingling that can get hair to look like that. I first heard of it from Miss Jessie's Salon. There's a tutorial on how to do it here. And if you look at the second model (scroll down on this page), you can see how her natural hair which doesn't look "texturized" can be made to look wavy simply by the styling method and products used, with no chemical processing permanently as would happen with a relaxer.
 
What is the easiest, non-messy, complete coverage way to apply Aphogee 2-Step (hardcore)to the hair. I can't seem to do any of the three things. How do you do it?
 
What does SMH mean? this just bothers me that I can't figure it out. I'm too lazy to go to the thread about acronyms. sorry.:lachen:
 
Nonie thanks so much for your help. I wasnt sure how to word it so thats maybe why it sounded confusing. You figured it on in the maze of words! :grin: lol I will definately look at the link and I will be starting my journey soon! Thanks so much any other advice or comments are gladly welcome.
 
Mines is how do you determine your hair type? I always see people type in that they're 4a this or 3b that, i've searched some threads but didn't seem to find any help. Any suggestions please?
 
HarlemHoney84 said:
Mines is how do you determine your hair type? I always see people type in that they're 4a this or 3b that, i've searched some threads but didn't seem to find any help. Any suggestions please?
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http://healthytextures.typepad.com/my_journey_to_healthy_hai/2007/11/information-on-.html

ETA: But don't treat the guide as the gospel. In fact, you'll get more headaches trying to follow typing; let it just be a rough guide to help you figure out whose hair might behave like yours.

I, for one, refuse to believe anyone's hair grows out of their heads in a zigzag shape. I have type 4B hair and I believe it is the way we style our hair that creates kinks and corners in the coils, giving it the impression of having zigzag shape.
  • This is my hair straight out of braids: Pic 1
  • Same hair but finger combed (strands gently separated):Pic 2
  • This is my hair CW'd, rinsed and airdying w/o products (Hair was finger combed before the CW): Pic 3
  • A section of my hair after repeated WNGs w/ very little manipulation, no products added after the rinse: Pic 4
 
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I'm on page 27 of 45 and I'm comfortable that no one has asked my reallllly dumb question, so here goes (cringing):

Can I get oils from the little high Jamaican man on the corner? I know he has those "black love" and "sandlewood" oils. Can I ask him for coconut oil and rosemary and lemon oil etc?

Btw, this thread has been an incredible help. I remember a few week ago when I couldn't sleep trying to figure out what EVOO was! This thread has taught me what OP and ETA means and a bunch of other stuff.
 
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AlkalineSteam said:
I'm on page 27 of 45 and I'm comfortable that no one has asked my reallllly dumb question, so here goes (cringing):

Can I get oils from the little high Jamaican man on the corner? I know he has those "black love" and "sandlewood" oils. Can I ask him for coconut oil and rosemary and lemon oil etc?

Btw, this thread has been an incredible help. I remember a few week ago when I couldn't sleep trying to figure out what EVOO was! This thread has taught me what OP and ETA means and a bunch of other stuff.
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No mon.:nono2:

I would get these oils online or at your local health food store or vitamin shop.
 
What I want to know is how on earth people detangle without braids? I end up losing clumps of hair every time I wash! The only time I haven't is when I used silicon mix, but mine is back in the US. :(
 
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