Can I ask a DUMB question

Arian said:
No, I'm not. But I wasn't going to use anything like Aphogee 2 Step.

Just a really good reconstructor with hydrolyzed Keratin high on the list.
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Don't do aphogee two step more than once a month. actually the company says every 6/8 weeks
but 6 weeks wasn't enough for my hair so i started doing it monthly before changing to a more natural protein treatment.
 
lamaria211 said:
Is Keratin Amino acids a protein? Tia
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Keratin is a protein itself, but amino acids are the building blocks of protein, so if the product lists "keratin amino acids" they probably mean cut up keratin or the amino acids abundantly found in keratin are in the product. If that helps

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I use mizani BB I was wondering can I add some oils . And the benefits of adding oil. Suggestions of oil to add

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Atdow71 said:
On average, how often should you dust your hair?
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Atdow71 Everyone's different. I do it every 8 weeks. The rule of thumb is you should dust early enough to prevent your hair from "dusting itself". That means, you should dust before the damage is so great that you are aware of it.

If you find your ends breaking on their own (some people use tangling and SSKs as the sign), then it means you waited too long. So trim off the damage and then next time dust sooner than you did. If you get into a schedule that works, you'll find your retention improves and your ends are not misbehaving.

Another way to look at it, the sooner you dust, the less hair you need to remove because the damage has not grown to a size where a big cut is needed. So if you dust after a short while, then you can get way with taking off a very tiny amount. Since damage starts off at a microscopic scale and grows with time, then you can catch it before it's big enough to be of concern if you dust early. That means you prevent the tears from getting to where they break off on their own.
 
Nonie said:
Atdow71 Everyone's different. I do it every 8 weeks. The rule of thumb is you should dust early enough to prevent your hair from "dusting itself". That means, you should dust before the damage is so great that you are aware of it.

If you find your ends breaking on their own (some people use tangling and SSKs as the sign), then it means you waited too long. So trim off the damage and then next time dust sooner than you did. If you get into a schedule that works, you'll find your retention improves and your ends are not misbehaving.

Another way to look at it, the sooner you dust, the less hair you need to remove because the damage has not grown to a size where a big cut is needed. So if you dust after a short while, then you can get way with taking off a very tiny amount. Since damage starts off at a microscopic scale and grows with time, then you can catch it before it's big enough to be of concern if you dust early. That means you prevent the tears from getting to where they break off on their own.
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Thanks for the thorough explanation Nonie
 
:grin::blush: uhm, what exactly is "baggying"? How do you do it and how is it supposed to benefit the hair? I've read mention of it so many times but I have no clue what it is? Don't judge me please! :blush::grin:
 
venusfly
Leaving the ends or length of your hair in plastic (usually a smaller bag or such) with conditioner while being in a protective style, usually a bun, or under a wig to enhance conditioning.

I don't do it because it leaves me over-moisturized and causes breakage for me.
 
Thanks NIN4Eva! I was curious. Doesn't sound like it's one I'll incorporate either but at least now I know what it means. :grin:
 
ok. ive spent the whole weekend on this thread first cos im new but also cos i didnt want to ask a question that's been ansad already. its a great thread, ive learnt a lot.

now for my dumb question. can someone please tell me about using sulfur for growth. ive been to the njoy's challenge thread but all i seemed to find out was the measurements for the mix. i am interested in doing it as i already have most of the ingredients and ive heard great things abt it (i am trying to grow my hair line its messed up).

how exactly do i mix the ingredients? is there an order?
do i have to leave for a while or can i use it straight after mixing?
i wash my hair once a week, would it be appropriate to apply it on my scalp leave if for a while eg an hour wash it off and continue with the rest of my reggie or should it be left longer on the scalp?

basically someone please help me with info (for dummies ie me lol) on using sulfur as a growth aid.

darn it. did i say question? lol!

thanks in advance :-)
 
frobellete said:
ok. ive spent the whole weekend on this thread first cos im new but also cos i didnt want to ask a question that's been ansad already. its a great thread, ive learnt a lot.

now for my dumb question. can someone please tell me about using sulfur for growth. ive been to the njoy's challenge thread but all i seemed to find out was the measurements for the mix. i am interested in doing it as i already have most of the ingredients and ive heard great things abt it (i am trying to grow my hair line its messed up).

how exactly do i mix the ingredients? is there an order?
do i have to leave for a while or can i use it straight after mixing?
i wash my hair once a week, would it be appropriate to apply it on my scalp leave if for a while eg an hour wash it off and continue with the rest of my reggie or should it be left longer on the scalp?

basically someone please help me with info (for dummies ie me lol) on using sulfur as a growth aid.

darn it. did i say question? lol!

thanks in advance :-)
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I google NJOY Concoction it will tell you there about how to use. So this is how I mix 2oz wheat germ oil, 2oz grape seed oil, 2ozavacodo oil, 2oz olive oil 1tsp of sulphur powder, 2 drops of peppermint oil. I use 2-3x aweek massage into scalp.

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Kimlyb said:
I google NJOY Concoction it will tell you there about how to use. So this is how I mix 2oz wheat germ oil, 2oz grape seed oil, 2ozavacodo oil, 2oz olive oil 1tsp of sulphur powder, 2 drops of peppermint oil. I use 2-3x aweek massage into scalp.

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After I mixed mine I waited a day before I used it.

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Kimlyb thank you so much i will google it. have you had much progress with the mix. ive heard a lot about the smell i hope i will manage. im determined to try.

do you know/have you ever experienced any side effects? what are they and how did u deal with them?
 
frobellete said:
Kimlyb thank you so much i will google it. have you had much progress with the mix. ive heard a lot about the smell i hope i will manage. im determined to try.

do you know/have you ever experienced any side effects? what are they and how did u deal with them?
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It's very drying so keep your hair moisturized with a good deep condition and moisturize and seal. As for that its the only se I've experienced. But please do a patch test to see how it works for you. As for the smell that's why I use the peppermint oil. Let me know how it works for you. I've been using for a month now I have a lot of new grow

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Kimlyb said:
It's very drying so keep your hair moisturized with a good deep condition and moisturize and seal. As for that its the only se I've experienced. But please do a patch test to see how it works for you. As for the smell that's why I use the peppermint oil. Let me know how it works for you. I've been using for a month now I have a lot of new grow

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oh goody. i have peppermint oil too so that should be fine. i will give it a go at some point this week and let you know.

thank you soooooooo much!!!
 
Ok I was always wondering what did it mean when someone quotes a person and says:

"This."

I think it means that the person agrees with that person right?
 
SpeechieGirl - Yes, you are right.

venusfly - When I first heard of baggying with conditioner, I knew my hair couldn't take all that moisture. Now I "light" baggy thanks to the suggestion of a member here. All I do is moisturize and seal like normal and put my baggy on and my bonnet on top of that and go to bed. Other times I do my ends only. If I can find the member who did this version I'll post the link for you.
 
@venusfly, I full-head baggy without any product. It seems recycle the moisture I got from conditioning (my hair smells as if freshly conditioned when I take the baggy off) and I think it also encourages sebum production. The way I baggy is also known as the Greenhouse Effect (GHE).

@sckri23 http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=431336

@karenjoe, I don't think there's a perfect ratio for ACV. It's safest to go as dilute as possible because too strong a solution will break the protein in your hair. I usually mix about 1/4 cup ACV to 2 gallons of water. The way I look at it is even a drop of ACV makes a solution more acidic than it was, and an acidic pH is more normal for your hair. So err on the side of caution by going very dilute, knowing that even a drop of ACV in your final rinse is better than none at all.

@SpeechieGirl, you're right: "This" usually implies approval or concurrence of whatever was quoted.
 
I'm having such a hard time finding what works for my hair. I have been natural for over 11yrs i had dreads and have taking them out. I use very little heat.
 
@karenjoe, I don't think there's a perfect ratio for ACV. It's safest to go as dilute as possible because too strong a solution will break the protein in your hair. I usually mix about 1/4 cup ACV to 2 gallons of water. The way I look at it is even a drop of ACV makes a solution more acidic than it was, and an acidic pH is more normal for your hair. So err on the side of caution by going very dilute, knowing that even a drop of ACV in your final rinse is better than none at all

I'm still scared of ACV on my relaxer.....
I have flash backs.....
I put it in my Uncles Jheri curl (to remove it)..... his hair was a mess...:lachen: it took the jheri & curl out of his hair...... :lol: he wanted it out...
so he had to cut it out eventually!
 
You know those black hair products that say "placenta", they don't actually have placenta in them.... do they?? :look: :look:
 
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