Can I ask a DUMB question

[Jobwright]

Jobwright

This was my next suggestion. Also, are you bone straight because that makes a difference too. When I was bone, my curls left me after minutes. Pin curling does seem more like what you want.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

Not bone straight. Ends up I'm texlaxed in the whole back half of my head and bone in the front only. I'll get this corrected at my next relaxer at the end of September/October.

 

[NaturalfienD]

I have a question …

I received a hair consult a while ago and advised that I should dust every 8-10 weeks. I've decided to PS for a year - just took a set of braids out and planning on installing more in tomorrow.

Should I dust my hair when I take my braids out (8-10 weeks) or should I dust when I'm done PSing in 2014? I have fine, type 4 hair.

Help a sista out … TIA!!!!

 

[biznesswmn]

Hey ladies!

I bought aloe vera juice to mix into my Chicoro prepoo abt a yr ago. I havnt kept it refrigerated, and havnt used it for months.

Is it still okay to use if it hasnt been refeigerated? Im only using it for my hair.

 

[biznesswmn]

I have a question …

I received a hair consult a while ago and advised that I should dust every 8-10 weeks. I've decided to PS for a year - just took a set of braids out and planning on installing more in tomorrow.

Should I dust my hair when I take my braids out (8-10 weeks) or should I dust when I'm done PSing in 2014? I have fine, type 4 hair.

Help a sista out … TIA!!!!

When u take the braids out

 

[biznesswmn]

Hey ladies!

I bought aloe vera juice to mix into my Chicoro prepoo abt a yr ago. I havnt kept it refrigerated, and havnt used it for months.

Is it still okay to use if it hasnt been refeigerated? Im only using it for my hair.

Bumping for responses pls

 

[Jobwright]

IDK but the unopened ones in Whole Foods is on the shelf and not refrigerated.

 

[Aggie]

The AVG I use on my hair is not refrigerated and it still works very well and it has been almost a year since I used it last (my hair is in kinky twists currently). Just make sure it doesn't have anything like mold growing in it before you use it - that's what I do and I have never seen any in mine so far.

 

[biznesswmn]

IDK but the unopened ones in Whole Foods is on the shelf and not refrigerated.

My jug says that it shld b refrigeratd aftr openg.

The AVG I use on my hair is not refrigerated and it still works very well and it has been almost a year since I used it last (my hair is in kinky twists currently). Just make sure it doesn't have anything like mold growing in it before you use it - that's what I do and I have never seen any in mine so far.

Maybe the gel doesnt need to b refrig bcuz its not made for ingestion? Idk

Thanks for the responses. I will check for mold

 

[Jobwright]

My jug says that it shld b refrigeratd aftr openg.

Maybe the gel doesnt need to b refrig bcuz its not made for ingestion? Idk

Thanks for the responses. I will check for mold

Didn't you say your bottle had not been opened yet?

 

[Igotstripes]

Do you use a heat protectant when you use a diffuser?:O

 

[NaiyaAi]

Igotstripes I use a spray one. It's much lighter than a serum heat protectant, but I feel that it's enough for my hair.

This one: http://www.sleekhair.com/2529.html

 

[NaiyaAi]

What does rosewater do for your hair?

 

[Igotstripes]

Igotstripes I use a spray one. It's much lighter than a serum heat protectant, but I feel that it's enough for my hair.

This one: http://www.sleekhair.com/2529.html

Thanks! I wasn't sure if it was necessary or not!

I'm not sure what's good about rose water but I like the way it smells

 

[Sweetgirl08]

Can I ask a dumb question?

Hi ladies. I'm curious if this has ever been attempted but can I use extra large curl formers as an alternative to roller setting and still get the same results.

(I mean, I suck at roller sets and also, I don't care for ring curls.

 

[DoDo]

How do you prevent tangles while cowashing everyday? I have 4b hair- really tight REALLY kinky.

 

[MileHighDiva]

Can I ask a dumb question?

Hi ladies. I'm curious if this has ever been attempted but can I use extra large curl formers as an alternative to roller setting and still get the same results.

(I mean, I suck at roller sets and also, I don't care for ring curls.

Sweetgirl08

Yes, you can get the same results. I love Curlformers! They give me chemical/thermally relaxed results when I want my hair straightened. I only allow myself four direct heat passes a year, so I have to resort to other means when I want something besides a braid out or flexi rod set.

The ringlets only last for a day or two, the curls fall quickly, so you end up with straight hair. Because the ringlets are a concern try these extra long barrel curls.

Be sure to get the longest ones possible, so you don't have "First World" problems of your hair being and/or growing too long for the curlformer. The ones in the link above are 24" long. They have another kit with barrel curlformers that's 16" long. They normally have 20% off for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Also, you can buy them at Sally's, which would be better if your flexible about the size. Sally's does not have the 29" long or the ones in the link above. They're barrel curl kit is only 16" long. However, at Sally's you can get them for $63.99 with your Sally Card and they have 25% off online orders above $50 at least once a month.

Also, I found these knock offs of the barrel curls on eBay, but they're only 18" long. I'm not sure how long your hair is. TBH, mine are knock offs from eBay, only disadvantage is waiting an extra week for them to get stateside from China.

You should go check out the Setting to Success 2013 thread for help with roller setting. Those ladies are extremely helpful!

HTH!

 

[PlainJane]

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[Igotstripes]

Hey! Is it okay to blow dry your hair after doing a hot/oil rinse? Or will it burn ;0?

 

[krissyhair]

Hey! Is it okay to blow dry your hair after doing a hot/oil rinse? Or will it burn ;0?

What type of oil rinse did you do? My inclination is to say yes, it is safe to blow dry your hair after an oil rinse. This is especially so if you used conditioner to cleanse away some of the extra oil afterwards.

The oil may even give you added protection from the drying effect of the blow dryer. If you are worried about heat damage, try an oil with a high smoke point (that's a cooking term) like grape seed oil.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

Hey! Is it okay to blow dry your hair after doing a hot/oil rinse? Or will it burn ;0?

I did this last night with EVOO. No adverse effects. My hair came out shiny and bouncy. My hair is never bouncy when I air dry.

 

[Igotstripes]

What type of oil rinse did you do? My inclination is to say yes, it is safe to blow dry your hair after an oil rinse. This is especially so if you used conditioner to cleanse away some of the extra oil afterwards.

The oil may even give you added protection from the drying effect of the blow dryer. If you are worried about heat damage, try an oil with a high smoke point (that's a cooking term) like grape seed oil.

Hi! I had mixed castor oil and coconut oil and put it on my hair for a few hours. I didn't use conditioner or anything afterward. I plan on blow drying this weekend so I will wash & dc, apply leave in and then grapeseed oil?

 

[Igotstripes]

I did this last night with EVOO. No adverse effects. My hair came out shiny and bouncy. My hair is never bouncy when I air dry.

Thanks for the feedback! I really want to start blow drying a little more cause it takes forever to dry :/

 

[divachyk]

How do you prevent tangles while cowashing everyday? I have 4b hair- really tight REALLY kinky.

Make sure it's properly detangled before starting the cowash. Do not agitate, overly scrub or manipulate hair. I like washing in braids even when cowashing. DoDo

 

[krissyhair]

Hi! I had mixed castor oil and coconut oil and put it on my hair for a few hours. I didn't use conditioner or anything afterward. I plan on blow drying this weekend so I will wash & dc, apply leave in and then grapeseed oil?

That sounds like a good plan

 

[Igotstripes]

That sounds like a good plan

Awesome thanks !!

 

[krissyhair]

What is up with this shampoo that has NO sulfates, but also has dimethicone and amodimethicone?

Are the cleansers in this product supposed to remove the silicones? It's marketed as a "unique blend of sulfate free surfactants" (back of the bottle labeling.)

idk...someone explain to me how this works.

 

[Smiley79]

I'm natural and want to start a new hair care regimen...inspired by the Curly Girl method. It is suggested that you do a final wash with a sulfate poo before embarking on the new regimen in order to maximize the benefits. Should I use a clarifying shampoo, a chelating shampoo or just find any old shampoo like Herbal Essence or whatever. I'm a little confused.

 

[krissyhair]

I'm natural and want to start a new hair care regimen...inspired by the Curly Girl method. It is suggested that you do a final wash with a sulfate poo before embarking on the new regimen in order to maximize the benefits. Should I use a clarifying shampoo, a chelating shampoo or just find any old shampoo like Herbal Essence or whatever. I'm a little confused.

I can't tell you which type of shampoo will do the best job for your hair. However, I can tell you the most popular one. Suave Naturals Tropical Coconut Shampoo is one a lot of people choose before beginning a CG regimen. Terri LaFlesh even recommends this one on her website.
There is also Suave Daily Clarifying, but you might find that to be harsh.

 

[Smiley79]

Thanks. What confuses me though, is that it is recommended to wash with a sulfate shampoo one last time. I have Suave clarifying poo on hand but i dont think that has sulfates.

 

[krissyhair]

Is it this one?

It has Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate and Ammonium Laureth Sulfate