lurkersincejan
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Ok what on earth is ish??? I'm from London; we don't have ish over here!!!
its the equivalent to saying Sugar Honey Iced Tea (get it, so yall git some ish over there in London too
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its the equivalent to saying Sugar Honey Iced Tea (get it, so yall git some ish over there in London too
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butterfly_wings
New Member
, thanks!! yeah we do ish over here then 
khrystyle
New Member
IT WORK! IT WORKS !
I'm glad someone answered this question.
HighlyFavored1
New Member
Thanks! This is a much better method because I put so much oil that it starts running down my face and I can hardly stand to not wash it out immediately. I guess a little can go a long way.
jrae
Well-Known Member
Do you mean a cross wrap?
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cieramichele
Guest
Naturals who use natural ways to texlax or texturize, are they considered texlaxed even without the relaxer?
are they still NATURAL?
are they still NATURAL?
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cieramichele
Guest
what if someone did a baking soda treatment, caramel treatment, and the coconut + lime treatment all in one session 
erplexed
oh PLUS steam
erplexedoh PLUS steam
fluffylocks
New Member
If you braid a section of your hair, or twist it...The hairs that stick up...are those hairs that should be trimmed? I've heard this before and have never been sure.
lilsparkle825
New Member
LOL!what if someone did a baking soda treatment, caramel treatment, and the coconut + lime treatment all in one session
oh PLUS steam
i would be afraid to do it. try it and let me know.
Anancy
New Member
Edited To Add, i believe.
Now for my dumb question. Why exactly do people rollerset. Is it for the style, is it a better way to dry your hair? What is it lol.
I used to have a hairdresser who would rollerset my hair, but then straighten it afterwards and i never understood why.
Note: i do not do rollersets, but i might give it a go some day.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
I think rollersetting is done for style, whether curly or straight, and it is healthier than blowdrying. When I rollerset I do not add any additional heat. Sometimes hairstylists do things NONE of us here understand.
january noir
Sunny On a Cloudy Day
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DivaD04
New Member
I think rollersetting is done for style, whether curly or straight, and it is healthier than blowdrying. When I rollerset I do not add any additional heat. Sometimes hairstylists do things NONE of us here understand.
i second this, a protective style used either by indirect heat or airdry. some folks perfer to use products and some don't, some comb out their curls, others will only let them fall overtime. alot of older folks like it like this. but rollersets can be fun if anyone explores different size rollers and placements
btw: thanks for answering ladies
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Determined22
New Member
I do rollersets both for style and for straightening. I'll set on smaller rollers for a curly look, and on bigger rollers and then do the saran wrap method to have straight, silky hair. I use the second method to prevent having to use my flatiron, since I'm bootcamping and avoiding direct heat.
MzOptimistic
Well-Known Member
Thank you {{{sweet heart}}}
I can lay my sides down and what not with the scarf and my ng lays okay but the edges curls up during the day and my hair does not feel as moisturized as I would like it too. I've tried ORS OO Cream that's not moisturizing enough for me. I'll try the Profective Break Free. I'm going to order some Healthy Hair Butter but I need something NOW...thank you sooo much! for answering my question. I guess it wasn't dumb enough
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cieramichele
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MzOptimistic
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The best way I can explain it is. If you hair is too mushy or is breaking you might need a protein treatment. If your hair is dry or hard, you need a moisturizing conditioner. The best way to make sure if your hair is getting the proper balance is to alternate between a light protein treatment and a moisturizing condition weekly. One week do a light protein treatment and the next week do a moisturizing treatment. This works for me and my hair is very healthy
That's the best I can explain. Maybe another member can come and break it down in more detail....
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FindingMe
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When my hair starts to get around 8-10 weeks, I have to manage the NG while wet and then let it dry into submission if I want it straight...meaning...I use a lot of conditioners and things like that right out of the shower and I opt for slicking my hair down into pony tails and/or braids to keep the roots flat and taught. Then when my hair dries, it dries relatively flat and controlled.
If I want it hanging in curls, I usually add a dallop of V05 conditioner as a leave in after I get out of the shower, add a little coconut oil on top of that. Dry in a pony tail (or several) pulled back with a loose band(s) and then roll up the ends on a magnetic roller. It keeps my roots relatively straight as they dry.
If I want a curly look like my avatar and siggy pics, I add a dallop of V05 conditioner as a leave in after I get out of the shower, add a little coconut oil on top of that and plait 10-12 box braids, use end papers and roll up the ends on perm rods. This also keeps my roots straight as my hair dries. Sometimes I add a little pure shea butter to my NG to soften the wet hair as it dries.
For me, once my hair is dry and i haven't tried to manage it wet, there is no managing the roots without heat...I am 12 weeks post...I don't use moisturizers, if my roots start to get unruly, I simply repeat the process about 3-4 days later.
This is working well for me right now...long term...we'll see....
shaydufblu
Highlander
I guess so....I realized after the fact that that was what she (my stylist) probably meant, but left the question out here in case it was different.
Thanks anyway!
MzOptimistic
Well-Known Member
Girlllll, I don't be bothered with my hair dry after I'm 7 weeks post. Actually I only wear my hair in a ponytail pulled back with my ends baggied 24/7 but I will try that V05 conditioner you mentioned. It's the sides that I am having probs with, it curls up and refuses to stay laying down through out the day but I really don't put too much in my hair though. I wash, apply rusk sensories leave in and smooth my hair into a ponytail, seal and baggie my ends. This usually suffice but not when I'm 9+ weeks post. I want something compared to healthy hair butter. Something I can purchase at the bss NOW
erplexed Thanks for responding!
FindingMe
Well-Known Member
Here's my input on all of these, someone more experienced may want to jump in and add other input as well:
As far as I know they are still natural. Unless you put chemicals to alter the texture or color of your hair, you are natural. Using natural products doesn't count.
I dunno. Why do all at the same time? I have heard the benefits of all of these, but altogether, I dunno...I would do them at different times if it was me...some of those things may counteract one another. To preserve the integrity of each treatment, I would do them one at a time...that's just me...
I don't think so. In my opinion, I don't think you should trim hairs unless they are split or damaged. If those particular hairs are shorter than the rest of your hair, but then end of the actual hair in question is fine, it was probably just some breakage that happened over time, but doesn't necessarily mean that that hair is less healthy or requires a trim...
Think about it...If you twist or braid a section of hair and trim a hair so it doesn't stick out anymore, it's feasible that if you grab another section of hair and twist, catching that same hair, it may still stick out in this new section...what's the rationale there? You already trimmed it once...trim it again? I don't think so. Everyone is gonna have some breakage at some point....
I do rollersets bc they smooth my hair and add a lot of body and shine and fullness WITHOUT the more excessive heat and manipulation of blowdrying and then flat ironing. Some even rollerset with cool air or airdry for even less heat introduction to hair.
Found this in yahoo answers for you girlie: Protein treatments are meant to strengthen hair that feels elastic or gummy and stretches and snaps when wet. Fine hair, chemically lightened hair, and some permed or relaxed hair tend to need this kind of treatment. Cholesterol is a moisturizing treatment, although some also contain keratin, which would be a protein. Moisturizing treatments help hair that is coarse, dry, and does not have much elasticity (stretch) before breaking. Test a piece of hair when it is wet. Pull on it gently. If it snaps right away without much stretch, it needs moisture. If it stretches a little without breaking, let it go and see if it bounces back to original length. If it does, the hair is normal. If it doesn't (or if it snaps after stretching a lot), the hair needs protein. If in doubt, a cholesterol treatment including keratin shouldn't hurt, because it contains conditioners and proteins, and should be a decent balance of both.
HTH!
Naturals who use natural ways to texlax or texturize, are they considered texlaxed even without the relaxer?
are they still NATURAL?
As far as I know they are still natural. Unless you put chemicals to alter the texture or color of your hair, you are natural. Using natural products doesn't count.
what if someone did a baking soda treatment, caramel treatment, and the coconut + lime treatment all in one session
oh PLUS steam
I dunno. Why do all at the same time? I have heard the benefits of all of these, but altogether, I dunno...I would do them at different times if it was me...some of those things may counteract one another. To preserve the integrity of each treatment, I would do them one at a time...that's just me...
I don't think so. In my opinion, I don't think you should trim hairs unless they are split or damaged. If those particular hairs are shorter than the rest of your hair, but then end of the actual hair in question is fine, it was probably just some breakage that happened over time, but doesn't necessarily mean that that hair is less healthy or requires a trim...
Think about it...If you twist or braid a section of hair and trim a hair so it doesn't stick out anymore, it's feasible that if you grab another section of hair and twist, catching that same hair, it may still stick out in this new section...what's the rationale there? You already trimmed it once...trim it again? I don't think so. Everyone is gonna have some breakage at some point....
I do rollersets bc they smooth my hair and add a lot of body and shine and fullness WITHOUT the more excessive heat and manipulation of blowdrying and then flat ironing. Some even rollerset with cool air or airdry for even less heat introduction to hair.
Found this in yahoo answers for you girlie: Protein treatments are meant to strengthen hair that feels elastic or gummy and stretches and snaps when wet. Fine hair, chemically lightened hair, and some permed or relaxed hair tend to need this kind of treatment. Cholesterol is a moisturizing treatment, although some also contain keratin, which would be a protein. Moisturizing treatments help hair that is coarse, dry, and does not have much elasticity (stretch) before breaking. Test a piece of hair when it is wet. Pull on it gently. If it snaps right away without much stretch, it needs moisture. If it stretches a little without breaking, let it go and see if it bounces back to original length. If it does, the hair is normal. If it doesn't (or if it snaps after stretching a lot), the hair needs protein. If in doubt, a cholesterol treatment including keratin shouldn't hurt, because it contains conditioners and proteins, and should be a decent balance of both.
HTH!
FindingMe
Well-Known Member
I realized after the fact that that was what she (my stylist) probably meant, but left the question out here in case it was different.
Thanks anyway!
I do reverse the direction of the way I wrap my hair each night when I wear a wrap to prevent excessive stress on one side of the hair...Like one night I go clock-wise. The next night I wrap counter-clockwise. I rarely wear my hair straight enough to wrap, but when I do, I do it like this. Do you think this is what she meant?
FindingMe
Well-Known Member
Girlllll, I don't be bothered with my hair dry after I'm 7 weeks post. Actually I only wear my hair in a ponytail pulled back with my ends baggied 24/7 but I will try that V05 conditioner you mentioned. It's the sides that I am having probs with, it curls up and refuses to stay laying down through out the day but I really don't put too much in my hair though. I wash, apply rusk sensories leave in and smooth my hair into a ponytail, seal and baggie my ends. This usually suffice but not when I'm 9+ weeks post. I want something compared to healthy hair butter. Something I can purchase at the bss NOW
Do you wet your hair at night or in the morning? I usually wash at night and use a scarf on my edges to dry them flat overnight. I use pure shea butter when I do this. If softens, but a gel may be better for keeping it straight. If you wet in the morning, you may have to use something a little heavier with the scarf. What about the IC gel with sparklites (or whatever) the natural ladies use? That has a thicker consistency and may hold your curlies down better. Theres two of them, a clear one and a blue one I believe for color-treated hair that's supposed to be less drying. Either one of those you should be able to get at the BSS...I think the IC gel would be best with wet hair then slick that on and tie the scarf on to lay it down to dry....'prolly have to wet it again to get it out...
MzOptimistic
Well-Known Member
I wash my hair at night and after I apply everything I put the scarf on but in the morning. I re-wet my hair and redo my baggie so I can have that fresh look. I usually relax at 10 weeks and my problems are solved but I'm trying to hang for 12 weeks this time
I look at HAM. Right, I need something a little heavier. I'll try the sparkle lights gel but I think since I grew up abusing that brown gel. I try to stay away from gelI have flashbacks. I'll go get some IC sparkle lights tomorrow. Thanks hon!
shaydufblu
Highlander
Nah, I think she meant crosswrap, b/c she showed someone how to do it when I'd been there previously, and the steps to do it seemed very similar when I looked it up. But this ^^ is a good thing to know if I decide to switch it up some time.
beanius
New Member
can hair types change as you get older or by using different products? as i have recently found my hair stays straighter at the top then curls at the bottom (is that even to do with my hair type erplexed?)and im quite sure it has not always been like this. you may be able to see what im talking about in my profile pic.
the hairdresser said i needed to get "circular" layers to solve this but i dont want to get it cut.
plus if anyone can kind of guess my hair type from my profile pic that would be great too!
thanks
erplexed?)and im quite sure it has not always been like this. you may be able to see what im talking about in my profile pic. the hairdresser said i needed to get "circular" layers to solve this but i dont want to get it cut.
plus if anyone can kind of guess my hair type from my profile pic that would be great too!
thanks
SmilingElephant
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What does smh mean?
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