Can I ask a DUMB question

*C00KIE* said:
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How do you turn off the siggy/avis?
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Hey cookie I this helps

At the top of the page look for
USER CP click that.
then on the left side of the page look for SETTINGS AND OPTIONS
then click on EDIT OPTIONS
In the center of the page look for THREAD DISPLAY OPTIONS
proceed to un-check the relevant boxes.

HTH.
 
Once again, on this Porosity thang. If I'm transitioning now, which I am, when should this step take place? I thought it was good that the cuticle be raised because then when I deep condition the conditioner would go directly into the hair shaft.Is that incorrect? Can someone "splain this to me? Am I correct in these steps? pre poo, wash/co-wash, condish/ deep condish ,next I RINSE THOROUGHLY, then do a leave in, then seal with oils/ butters. If I'm doing a protien treatment should I also do the Porosity thang and if so when. right now I'm 1inch away from arm pit length.( longest my hair has ever been):grin: I'd like to see how far I can go
 
What is most important after texlaxing (or relaxing for that matter) protein or moisture? I stretched once and am currently stretching. I'm about 5 weeks post and the next time I texlax I want to make sure that I do exactly what is going to help the most . Do I follow with protein or moisturizer? Thanks ladies.
 
can you make long thin hair thicker or only make it appear to be thicker? Are there any products out there to make the hair thicker and not just appear to be thick? Or is it that not everyone can have thick and long hair?
 
jamaicalovely said:
Okay...have you ever been on a thread and always had a question that you wanted to ask, but just too embarrassed to do so???

Alright, here's your opportunity to ask that question and not seem like a complete idiot. We promise not to laugh unless you ask "What is LHCF?"

I'll start it off...

What is that "Pink Challenge" thingie that I always see on member's siggy?
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glad to see this post...i can now ask some questions that have been bothering me, and not feel stupid...here goes:

what is baggying...how do you use saa, and how much...is aloe vera a good water based moisturizer...does using megatek on the scalp soak in and make you sick...when would i use porosity control to get the best results... these are just a few questions i have had, so please be gentle and patient in your replies...i'm sure some of these have been answered, but i'm too tired to read throug 53 pages of posts
 
i have a dumb question.... :grin:


for those who use EVOO for pre poos and mega tek mixes, sealing etc..., what brand do you use? anything specific? or do you just pick up a bottle of colavita from the grocery store? Does it matter??

thanks. :)
 
So last night I was on YouTube and for the first time EVER I stumbled across Shima and seen a video or too. Looked "interesting" enough for me to type "Shima Hair" in google. This site popped up and I found several threads already on here about her LOL.

I BELIEVE and know for a fact that Blacks can/do/have long hair... But after I seen this video when she roller set her hair, I became a skeptic like the other ladies lol.

Dumb Question: Did we ever find out if it's really all of her hair?
 
[FONT=Arial Black said:
does using megatek on the scalp soak in and make you sick...i'm sure some of these have been answered, but i'm too tired to read throug 53 pages of posts [/FONT]
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No it doesn't and it shouldn't, if you do start to feel sick after using it stop!

When i first used it my scalp felt warm and tingly but that stopped after a week or so.

HTH

Now get reading! lol
 
Ok here goes, when you clarify does it remove everything? Like the protein treatments and moisturizing? when should I clarify, I don't want to waste product by using it and then clarifiyng.
 
what about MY dumb question? lol.

BUMP!

LivingDol1 said:
i have a dumb question.... :grin:


for those who use EVOO for pre poos and mega tek mixes, sealing etc..., what brand do you use? anything specific? or do you just pick up a bottle of colavita from the grocery store? Does it matter??

thanks. :)
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LivingDol1 said:
what about MY dumb question? lol.

BUMP!
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LOL I'm sorry I wish I knew the answer I have never used it... But I'd like to hear about it too. Um, glad to see you are persistent :lachen:

We must know the answer to these things immediatly ladies:

1). for those who use EVOO for pre poos and mega tek mixes, sealing etc..., what brand do you use? anything specific? or do you just pick up a bottle of colavita from the grocery store? Does it matter??

2). What was the final verdict on Shima?
 
1Aleeesha said:
2). What was the final verdict on Shima?
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oh em gee, i saw that shima video and her sick website and listened to her annoying accent. you know.... i don't know. her hair might be real but i think her hair oil is probably bull crap. she could just have really good hair growing genes.

if her hair is fake... wow, how could you live with promoting a product when you're just living a lie?
 
LivingDol1 said:
oh em gee, i saw that shima video and her sick website and listened to her annoying accent. you know.... i don't know. her hair might be real but i think her hair oil is probably bull crap. she could just have really good hair growing genes.

if her hair is fake... wow, how could you live with promoting a product when you're just living a lie?
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Yeah you see, I seen that video on the roller setting... I must admit, that wasn't good for business. And that front part only had me wondering and how it was magically finished, then I found the posts on it and just wondered if she showed up to do a back part or something.
 
LivingDol1 said:
i have a dumb question.... :grin:


for those who use EVOO for pre poos and mega tek mixes, sealing etc..., what brand do you use? anything specific? or do you just pick up a bottle of colavita from the grocery store? Does it matter??

thanks. :)
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The brand doesn't matter, as long as it says Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the bottle it should be a great oil. I purchase mine from the grocery store and HTH.
 
qwnbee1 said:
glad to see this post...i can now ask some questions that have been bothering me, and not feel stupid...here goes:

what is baggying...how do you use saa, and how much...is aloe vera a good water based moisturizer...does using megatek on the scalp soak in and make you sick...when would i use porosity control to get the best results... these are just a few questions i have had, so please be gentle and patient in your replies...i'm sure some of these have been answered, but i'm too tired to read throug 53 pages of posts
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Wow, you do have a lot of questions here qwnbee1. I'll see how many I can answer for you and the ones I can't, hopefully someone else will chime in for you.

what is baggying - baggying is a method of keeping the dry hair moisturized for extended periods of time. It really helps to restore moisture in very dry hair. The way to do it varies from person to person. The way I do it is apply a water-based moisturizer to my ends, seal with a natural oil and cover with a plastic cap and go to bed. Others simply baggy this way using a sandwich bag on their ponytail and simply go to bed with a satin cap on over it, or put a phony pony over it and wear throughout the day.

how do you use saa - Silk amino acid can be used many ways. It is simply protein and can added to shampoo, conditioners, relaxers, treatments to enhance your hair strengthening experience. You only need about 1/2 teaspoon added to each conditioning treatment or shampoo. I add about 2-3 tablespoons to my relaxer. You can also add 1-2 ounces of it to a bottle of poo or conditioner depending on the size.

is aloe vera a good water based moisturizer - I would call it a protein moisturizer because of the aloe barbedensis which is a medium to hardcore protein. Many mix it with rose water and/or distilled water and glycerin to get some level of moisture when using it.

does using megatek on the scalp soak in and make you sick - I've used MT on the scalp and I have never experienced getting any kind of ill feeling. It is a great product in my opinion.

when would i use porosity control to get the best results.. - Well I'd imagine that if your hair is chemically altered in any way that you would need porosity control. Hair that has been chemically altered (dyed, colored, bleached, permed, relaxed, and even hot tools) is in an alkaline state and therefore the pH is thrown off balance (i.e. it should be at a pH of 4.5 - 5.5 which is acidic). Most relaxers have a pH of 10 and up which is extremely alkaline and can cause the hair to become extremely dry, tangled, lack luster, dull, have raised cuticles, static, etc.

Chemically altered hair has a negative charge hence all the problems above with it and non-chemically altered hair has a positive charge meaning that the cuticles lie flatter thereby, reflecting healthy shiny hair that is easily managed. That is where porosity control comes in - to correct the damage we've done to it via these alterations.

Now porosity control conditioning should be done before a relaxer or chemical treatment to prepare the hair for the shock of what it will be going through and thereby, minimizing all the problems I indicated above. It can also be used after a chemical treatment as well. I use it quite often actually, I'd say about every 10 days or so but just for about a minute or two before I shampoo my hair. Some people leave it on longer, but to each his/her own. Some people even put a little of it in their deep conditioner for added slip. Try it out different ways to see which is better for your hair.

Boy I sure hoped this helped someone...:grin:


 
brebre928 said:
Granted I know IC Fantasia Gel directions say use on damp hair...but can I also use it on dry hair too????
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I've used it on dry hair and the results in my opinion, were not as yummy as it is on damp hair. I do however, use a little on my dry baby hairs while I'm in braids and that seems to be fine.
 
Tyra said:
What is most important after texlaxing (or relaxing for that matter) protein or moisture? I stretched once and am currently stretching. I'm about 5 weeks post and the next time I texlax I want to make sure that I do exactly what is going to help the most . Do I follow with protein or moisturizer? Thanks ladies.
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A protein treatment followed by a moisturizing treatment is recommended after 3 days but within 7 days of the relaxer/texlaxer.
 
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