FROM BC TO WAIST LENGTH! Natural growth and health CHALLENGE. Spinoff for 09 BC.
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Shay72
Natural, 4A
Good idea Shay. IDK, I really like all the rich thickness of the powders in my hair. I like to feel it with my hands too, weird huh? That's why I leave them in my hair for a while before washing them out, almost like a deep cowash.
I will do that too every now and then.
Prettyeyes
Well-Known Member
Just stopping in to say hello. HELLO!!
divinefavor
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone!!!
I've started doing ACV rinses (I've only done it 2 times since being natural). The verdicts still out on this one. I'm not sure what it's supposed to do, but I'm sure it's really good for my scalp.
Oops, I posted this in the wrong thread! Please delete!
I've started doing ACV rinses (I've only done it 2 times since being natural). The verdicts still out on this one. I'm not sure what it's supposed to do, but I'm sure it's really good for my scalp.
Oops, I posted this in the wrong thread! Please delete!
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ZkittyKurls
New Member
Hello ladies!! just showing some support and cheering from the sidelines!
i will be joining the game in three months!!
i will be joining the game in three months!!
Platinum
Well-Known Member
We're thinking alike Platinum
I have about 3 to 4 more weeks in my extension braids then it's on with ayurveda cowashes for a couple of weeks before braiding it again. I might get it braided again in time for my birthday in October or shortly after. I'll update on what I decide.
That's exactly how I used to do it!
What are your favorite powders? My favorite powders are Brahmi and Maka.
Missjae09
New Member
Last night my rollerset died so this morning I cowashed.. had to run out so I wore a wash n'go, when i got back home I decided to two strand twist my hair. It's not great but its definitely moving in the right direction. I like the way it turned out and I'm going to try to make it last as long as possible. I twisted with my own mixture of shea butter and aloe vera gel.
You can see spaces in my pics.. that's just where I parted it.. I really don't have wholes in my hair lol!
You can see spaces in my pics.. that's just where I parted it.. I really don't have wholes in my hair lol!
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lilikoi
Well-Known Member
I'd love to I join this challenge but I've been doing BKTs. Can I still join?
My last relaxer was Oct 12, 2009. I did several mini-chops from Feb-May. I'm now 100% relaxer free. My hair is 4-6 inches long all around.
Please let me in!!!!!
P.S. I need to change my avatar pic. That was last November, when I was still relaxed and did my first BKT. I'll post a current pic soon.
My last relaxer was Oct 12, 2009. I did several mini-chops from Feb-May. I'm now 100% relaxer free. My hair is 4-6 inches long all around.
Please let me in!!!!!
P.S. I need to change my avatar pic. That was last November, when I was still relaxed and did my first BKT. I'll post a current pic soon.
Platinum
Well-Known Member
How is everyone doing?
Has anyone tried Benonite Clay? I've read that it's a good clarifier for hair and well as skin. I'm going to pick up some from Vitamin Shoppe today.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SW-1001
Here's a video from Sera2544 (one of my hair inspirations!) about this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlWALUgQLI
Has anyone tried Benonite Clay? I've read that it's a good clarifier for hair and well as skin. I'm going to pick up some from Vitamin Shoppe today.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SW-1001
Here's a video from Sera2544 (one of my hair inspirations!
) about this:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlWALUgQLI
SouthernBeauty
Well-Known Member
Hello everyone! Right now I am still protective styling and doing my weekly deep conditioning! I am also starting to do some research so I can stock up on my fall/winter products! HHG everyone!
Aggie
Well-Known Member
That's exactly how I used to do it!
Sorry I'm late Platinum. I love kalpi tone, brahmi, bhringraj, fenugreek seed and amla powders. I know I like a lot of them but these are my faves.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
I don't see why not. Your hair is not chemically altered so welcome.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Congrats on the bolded HennaRo. It feels good to finally find products that work, doesn't it?
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Yes, it is my clarifier. I used it several times while transitioning and once so far since being natural. It gets my hair clean without it feeling stripped. I also end up with easy to detangle hair with the curls popping everywhere.How is everyone doing?
Has anyone tried Benonite Clay? I've read that it's a good clarifier for hair and well as skin. I'm going to pick up some from Vitamin Shoppe today.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SW-1001
Here's a video from Sera2544 (one of my hair inspirations!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlWALUgQLI
Missjae09
New Member
I have used Bentonite clay on my hair and my skin. I was very pleased with the results and have decided to make it apart of my hair care and skin care routine. I wet my hair then applied the clay. I let it sit for a while afterward I DC's so I wouldn't experience the dryness I'd heard about. Although I must add that my hair did not feel dry after I rinsed the clay out. I was also careful to make sure I removed all of it.
How is everyone doing?
Has anyone tried Benonite Clay? I've read that it's a good clarifier for hair and well as skin. I'm going to pick up some from Vitamin Shoppe today.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=SW-1001
Here's a video from Sera2544 (one of my hair inspirations!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwlWALUgQLI
chocolat79
Well-Known Member
I'd like to join!!
I BC'd in February 2010 and my hair is around 6-7 inches, I think. I'll be posting some starting pics this afternoon. Just got fresh 2-strand twists yesterday.
My reggie:
-Moisturize daily with my Aloe Vera/Glycerin/Rosemary hydrosol/Kenra MC mix, seal with castor oil (changing to JBCO and hemp seed oil), and shea butter
-Daily or every other day I use BT and MN on my scalp
-Every two weeks--> pre-poo with hemp seed oil, steam with neem/blackstrap molasses/rosemary hydrosol/conditioner, shampoo with Kenra Clarifying Shampoo, use Roux PC, use Aussie Moist and rinse, use homemade leave-in (Kimmay's YT channel), JBCO/hemp seed oil and air dry overnight or use hood dryer...get retwisted the next day
This seems to help me with low manipulation, retention, and moisture.
P.S. I'm trying get back on the wagon with my Biotin/MSM/Pantothenic Acid intake and my WL shakes!
I BC'd in February 2010 and my hair is around 6-7 inches, I think. I'll be posting some starting pics this afternoon. Just got fresh 2-strand twists yesterday.
My reggie:
-Moisturize daily with my Aloe Vera/Glycerin/Rosemary hydrosol/Kenra MC mix, seal with castor oil (changing to JBCO and hemp seed oil), and shea butter
-Daily or every other day I use BT and MN on my scalp
-Every two weeks--> pre-poo with hemp seed oil, steam with neem/blackstrap molasses/rosemary hydrosol/conditioner, shampoo with Kenra Clarifying Shampoo, use Roux PC, use Aussie Moist and rinse, use homemade leave-in (Kimmay's YT channel), JBCO/hemp seed oil and air dry overnight or use hood dryer...get retwisted the next day
This seems to help me with low manipulation, retention, and moisture.
P.S. I'm trying get back on the wagon with my Biotin/MSM/Pantothenic Acid intake and my WL shakes!
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Platinum
Well-Known Member
Your regimen sounds awesome!
I tried the Benonite Clay to clariy and I have to say it's a keeper.
LoveCraze
Naturalista
Hi Plat. Doing good here. I like Bentonite clay as well even though my hair seemed a little dry the last time I used it. I saw where someone else put oil in their hair first and then did the treatment to prevent drying. Do you do that or do you just use it as is. I'm going to try the oil soak first next time I use it. It's also wonderful for the skin!!
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Checking in...
I have been wearing my extension braids now for over 9 weeks and have no intention of removing them until week 12. My hairline is still looking freshly done so I can hang in there for at least another 2-3 weeks.
I want to do something different for my birthday in October but don't know what I want yet. I was thinking about hip length sengelese twists or a curly human half wig I just recently bought. I still have some time to think about it, thank goodness.
I have been wearing my extension braids now for over 9 weeks and have no intention of removing them until week 12. My hairline is still looking freshly done so I can hang in there for at least another 2-3 weeks.
I want to do something different for my birthday in October but don't know what I want yet. I was thinking about hip length sengelese twists or a curly human half wig I just recently bought. I still have some time to think about it, thank goodness.
gbli76
New Member
Hello,
I would like to join this challenge.
I transitioned for about a year my last relaxer was June/July 2009. I recently cut off the rest of my relaxer on 24 Aug 2010.
My routine while transitioning was to Co-wash with HE HEH or VO5 condish. I would then pull my hair back in a bun and go.
Now I cant quite do than so I will be getting braids on Sunday. I hope to keep them in until November.
My routine for my braids will be:
On days that I swim 3X week:
Wet braids with water a cheap condish (VO5)
Use dilluted swimmers shampoo (spray bottle) to wash hair
I will sit under my hooded dryer so my hair will dry completely b4 I go to bed
Once a week I will deep condition with my hair steamer.
I will post pics once i get someone to help me out.
I would like to join this challenge.
I transitioned for about a year my last relaxer was June/July 2009. I recently cut off the rest of my relaxer on 24 Aug 2010.
My routine while transitioning was to Co-wash with HE HEH or VO5 condish. I would then pull my hair back in a bun and go.
Now I cant quite do than so I will be getting braids on Sunday. I hope to keep them in until November.
My routine for my braids will be:
On days that I swim 3X week:
Wet braids with water a cheap condish (VO5)
Use dilluted swimmers shampoo (spray bottle) to wash hair
I will sit under my hooded dryer so my hair will dry completely b4 I go to bed
Once a week I will deep condition with my hair steamer.
I will post pics once i get someone to help me out.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Welcome gbli76. . Make sure to use conditioner after each time you use shampoo on your hair. Otherwise it will dry out and begin to break.Also make sure to use a protein treatment at least once every 2-3 weeks followed up by deep conditioning with a moisturizing DC.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
This is why I started braiding my hair with hip length extension braids. I missed my length.
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Platinum
Well-Known Member
It's been a few days since I did Benonite Clay and my hair is still soft. My kinks and coils are more defined. I didn't add oil to mine, I just equal parts of ACV and water with the clay until it was the consistency or yogurt. I've also tried it on my face and all I can say is WOW!!! I love it. How often do you plan to use it?
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