Can I ask a DUMB question

[sunshinebeautiful]

nuh uh, i had never heard of it...and on top of that i thought it was pronounced sagging, like "sagging my jeans"....lmaoooo

That's what I thought too, and that's what threw me off.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

why do you guys put rollers at the end of your braids?

My wet hair won't stay braided unless I put rollers at the ends.

 

[MAMATO]

So here is my question and sorry if it has already been answered. What is the difference between BSL and BSB

 

[Aggie]

I have been stretching for the past 3 months. Can a relaxed head get a texurizer? I really think I want wavy/curly hair! That can be blown out when I want it straight. Will it work? Am I C R A Z Y?

You can texturize your hair by intentionally underprocessing - leaving the relaxer on for a short period of time on your new growth. There is no chemical that can be added to relaxed hair to make it curly/wavy. However, you can intentionally underprocess and gradually chop off the straight ends to get the look you desire.

I agree with sunshinebeautiful. You can also add about 2 or 3 tablespoons of evoo or almond oil to the relaxer, mix it together and then apply to your hair and leave it on for about 10 minutes only. I think most relaxers suggest leaving on for 15 minutes and longer. This method reduces the straightening affect of the relaxer and provides a curly effect. It only removes some of the kinks from your hair.

 

[Determined22]

So here is my question and sorry if it has already been answered. What is the difference between BSL and BSB

BSL = Bra Strap Length

BSB = Below Shoulder Blade

Some ladies like to use BSB because depending on the bra you are wearing BSL can be at different point on your body. Below your shoulder blade is always the same, like shoulder length or armpit length.

 

[me-T]

is it a good idea to put baking soda in the neutralizing shampoo? you know... for extra clean after a relaxer?

 

[doublejo]

is it a good idea to put baking soda in the neutralizing shampoo? you know... for extra clean after a relaxer?

I am not sure but my answer would be no. A neutralizing shampoo is supposed to restore your PH balance after a relaxer. Relaxers are basic and so is baking soda. Puting it in the neutralizing shampoo would destroy its main purpose of lowering the PH of your hair after a relaxer.

 

[me-T]

I am not sure but my answer would be no. A neutralizing shampoo is supposed to restore your PH balance after a relaxer. Relaxers are basic and so is baking soda. Puting it in the neutralizing shampoo would destroy its main purpose of lowering the PH of your hair after a relaxer.

oh!! makes sense!! thanks!

another question:
what do they use to take out micro braids so quickly at the shop?

 

[caribgirl]

where can i get garlic shampoo...or make something with garlic to stop shedding, either one?

Try this:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=4829791&postcount=2953

 

[MissTical]

So informative...

My question: Would you reccomend a stylist doing a relaxer or DIY after a 30 week strecth... and if I did my own what is a good brand?

 

[wanwan1007]

This thread is enough to make all the newbies lurking come out of hiding. I know I need to keep my hair moisturized but what about my scalp? Is it okay to put oil on my scalp?

I brought ORS Olive Oil in the jar (the creamy kind) as a moisturizer for my hair because I heard so many ladies recommend it but when I looked at the ingredients the second ingredient is mineral oil. Did I buy the wrong product or has it changed?

 

[doublejo]

So informative...

My question: Would you reccomend a stylist doing a relaxer or DIY after a 30 week strecth... and if I did my own what is a good brand?

I would say, go to a stylist you trust. It is possible to DIY, but you don't want overprocess due to the time it may take you to apply the relaxer. The trouble with going to a stylist is she may try to relax the previously relaxed hair. I think a stylist is the best option if you know someone who won't overlap.

 

[infojunkie]

Good looking out OP! This thread is like a crash course in LHCF. I picked up several nice tidbits from reading this post.

Keep 'em coming newbies and tweens (not an old head yet but certainly not a newbie).

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

I've been trying to come into OT and post more, but mostly I just lurk. But alot of the terms that's used in OT, are right here in this thread and has definitely schooled me. So thanks OP for starting this thread.

Now here's one that's puzzling me: What is LOA??erplexed

 

[Aggie]

I've been trying to come into OT and post more, but mostly I just lurk. But alot of the terms that's used in OT, are right here in this thread and has definitely schooled me. So thanks OP for starting this thread.

Now here's one that's puzzling me: What is LOA??erplexed

I think you meant LMAO this means laugh my ass off, but then again, I could be wrong. Perhaps some of the ladies can chime in.

 

[me-T]

what does the "s" in wsl stand for?

 

[RosesBlack]

I've been trying to come into OT and post more, but mostly I just lurk. But alot of the terms that's used in OT, are right here in this thread and has definitely schooled me. So thanks OP for starting this thread.

Now here's one that's puzzling me: What is LOA??erplexed

It's shorthand for the Law of Attraction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Attraction

 

[foxieroxienyc]

This has been so helpful!

Here's Mine:

For those that are relaxed and who really don't do a lot of bunning / protective styles. How do you get your moisture and how often.

THANKS!

I don't do buns and updo's too often. And I more often than not wear my hair out... And it's doing well. For me the KEY is deep conditioning and co-washing. I don't use extra moisturizers either, don't need to actually. I apply a little leave in, seal with my castor/coconut oil combo and style as I please.

To ladies with relaxed hair who co-wash every day or every other day, What kinds of styles are you wearing?

I would like to try co-washing, however, I would not know what to do with it afterwards

Wash and go = HAM for me. I usually just twistout/braidout set on flexirods for added curl, or bantu knot out. Sometimes I even set on flexirods alone (no braiding or twisting). My hair is really growing like a weed now because I wash it and do these low manipulation styles.

 

[me-T]

got another one (wish i had em all on one post wit my slow brained self)

would it be a good idea to have an "i'm scared to ask this controversial question" thread?

 

[foxieroxienyc]

NOW MY TURN!!!

Ok so I see some relaxed heads here who's hair curls up and gets wavy when wet and they consider their hair fully relaxed - or relax so that it's not bone straight. Um yeah I thought I was doing that, but my hair doesn't get wavy when it dries - a little when wet - but I DON'T consider it bone straight at all. So what denotes BONE STRAIGHT on this board? What are the characteristics?


Also, I notice that when ladies want to say "devil" they don't spell it like that they say "debil." And I've seen this more than one time, it's like all the time, lol. Is there an unwritten rule to say debil and not devil?

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

oh!! makes sense!! thanks!

another question:
what do they use to take out micro braids so quickly at the shop?

I don't know, but I wish I had it. I got some last summer and do you know I was taking out braids for 5 days?!?! I said, no more, ever again.

 

[AsTheCurlzTurns]

I think you meant LMAO this means laugh my ass off, but then again, I could be wrong. Perhaps some of the ladies can chime in.

LOL Thanks so much Aggie, I knew that one, but RoseBlack nailed it for me.

It's shorthand for the Law of Attraction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Attraction

Thanks so much! I didn't even know!

 

[The Sweetest B]

I thought it was damn husband for the longest. I was like man are people's husbands getting on there nerves that bad.

No harm intended but that right there is too funny LMAO

 

[Aggie]

LOL Thanks so much Aggie, I knew that one, but RoseBlack nailed it for me.


Thanks so much! I didn't even know!

That makes two of us. Man was I wayyyy off.

 

[FindingMe]

Na. I was talking about the one in the jar. It's creamy not hard.

It's a moisturizer, just a heavier one than the lotion.

This thread is enough to make all the newbies lurking come out of hiding. I know I need to keep my hair moisturized but what about my scalp? Is it okay to put oil on my scalp?

I brought ORS Olive Oil in the jar (the creamy kind) as a moisturizer for my hair because I heard so many ladies recommend it but when I looked at the ingredients the second ingredient is mineral oil. Did I buy the wrong product or has it changed?

I think it depends on what kind of oil. Some natural oils are more easily absorbed than others, coconut, castor, olive, etc. I know a lot of folks who still use oils on their scalps with no ill effects...

what does the "s" in wsl stand for?

i dunnoo...BUMP...

got another one (wish i had em all on one post wit my slow brained self)

would it be a good idea to have an "i'm scared to ask this controversial question" thread?

I wouldn't bc the questions you would get woul be controversial and then you would get controversial responses and possibly get shut down by the mods...but that's just me...

NOW MY TURN!!!

Ok so I see some relaxed heads here who's hair curls up and gets wavy when wet and they consider their hair fully relaxed - or relax so that it's not bone straight. Um yeah I thought I was doing that, but my hair doesn't get wavy when it dries - a little when wet - but I DON'T consider it bone straight at all. So what denotes BONE STRAIGHT on this board? What are the characteristics?


Also, I notice that when ladies want to say "devil" they don't spell it like that they say "debil." And I've seen this more than one time, it's like all the time, lol. Is there an unwritten rule to say debil and not devil?

I dunno 'bout the bone straight question...but I think debil is just slang and cool to say...

 

[RosesBlack]

LOL Thanks so much Aggie, I knew that one, but RoseBlack nailed it for me.


Thanks so much! I didn't even know!

No problem

Now my turn.

How in the name of fluffy bunnies do you get a wash n go to look good? I have varying textures and it's cute for a little while then one area will spazz out and do something weird.

Is it a products secret?

 

[doublejo]

I don't know, but I wish I had it. I got some last summer and do you know I was taking out braids for 5 days?!?! I said, no more, ever again.

Put conditioner in them and use a Rat Tail Comb (that worked for me)

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

Put conditioner in them and use a Rat Tail Comb (that worked for me)

I did that and it still took 5 days. erplexed

 

[MissTical]

I would say, go to a stylist you trust. It is possible to DIY, but you don't want overprocess due to the time it may take you to apply the relaxer. The trouble with going to a stylist is she may try to relax the previously relaxed hair. I think a stylist is the best option if you know someone who won't overlap.

Thanks you... I know I suck at doing my own... guess I just needed a second opinion.

 

[FindingMe]

Thanks you... I know I suck at doing my own... guess I just needed a second opinion.

boo, u kno i love you, but if you suck, then there's your answer...