faithVA
Well-Known Member
Glad you are feeling better. Hopefully, you are fully recovered and back to normal.
Grow it Long 2022 Challenge!
- Thread starter Mapleoats
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Benuontherise
Active Member
So I have been trying some new drying techniques for myself after my weekly wash. I have low porosity hair and my hair does well with blow drying it using my Chi blow dryer after 60-70% air dry. As much as I try 100% air drying my hair is just too dry after and completely lacks moisture. I’ve did a braid set with satin pillow rollers on the ends and dried with indirect heat using my soft bonnet Hooded dryer (soft and moisturized results).
Which now that I think about it I believe is my issue when my hair is long and natural. My hair would get so dry and tangled if I didn’t use my diffuser to dry with my wash n go which was the only style I did .
Which now that I think about it I believe is my issue when my hair is long and natural. My hair would get so dry and tangled if I didn’t use my diffuser to dry with my wash n go which was the only style I did .
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
12 braids out in the back so far. Slowly making my way , little by little. I should have them all out by Friday.
The buildup is OD though. It’s easily coming out which is great but my hats off to folks that keep their braids or twists in longer than 8 weeks.
The buildup is OD though. It’s easily coming out which is great but my hats off to folks that keep their braids or twists in longer than 8 weeks.
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Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Napp
In hair purgatory
Your hair looks like its grown alot!
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Chicoro
5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Hair looks full, thick and with no areas of major breakage or thinness. Looks good.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Okay. So I had a party last night so I threw a wig on. I’m working until 3 today.
Let’s see when I can get this trim and blow dry in this week.
Let’s see when I can get this trim and blow dry in this week.
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Updates:
I received a haircut last Monday. I thought I wanted to wear my hair straight, so I had my hair cut to avoid the mullet. Now, I don’t want to wear my hair straight for I’m loving my curls. The struggle, lol.
Lesson learned: try to solve your hair issues first before resorting to cutting. I was having dry hair issues. I knew that I possibly needed a hard protein treatment. If I would have completed the protein treatment prior to my hair appointment, I wouldn’t have felt the need to cut as much off. I’m wearing my hair curly now and loving it! There was no need to cut my hair now, lol.
My hair is healthy, curls popping.
Product update: No more KC right now. It doesn’t pair well with any of my other products. The shampoo is not as cleansing as I thought. I’m using the following:
-Aphogee Keratin/Green Tea shampoo
-Giovanni Deep Moisture Shampoo
-APB VITA conditioner (until it’s finished)
-Olaplex #3 (as a leave-in)
-Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-In
-EcoStyle Black Castor/Flaxseed Oil Gel
-H2O
I will use this regimen until I run out of Giovanni and APB. I will replace them with Olaplex #4 and APB Fenugreek conditioner until they run out.
NaturalShe94
Well-Known Member
I have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread. 
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Heeeeeyyyyyy! How are you?I have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread.
Mapleoats
Well-Known Member
Lady!!! Get up in hereI have not logged in for about a year +. I am glad to see this challenge still alive. I won’t commit, not yet at least, lol. However, I’m tuned and lurking. So much beautiful hair in the thread.
! How are you doing? Hope all is well!
Napp
In hair purgatory
I don't know if I'll be ready to check my length in 6 weeks. I don't feel like dealing with my hair. I just want to hide it away.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Doing great! Even though I cut my hair, I still expect to see growth in 6 weeks. I expect to be half way to SL (when stretched) at the end of 6 weeks.
Mapleoats
Well-Known Member
I saw your updated hair pic on the healthy ends thread.. I think your hair is looking great and I see tons of progress
but I get not wanted to deal with your hair. That’s been me for the past few weeks as well!
Mapleoats
Well-Known Member
The cut looks beautiful! I love your curls
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I will probably be in a protective style come april because I plan on getting kinky twists March 12 for an out of state trip. more than likely, Ill post my update before april.
NaturalShe94
Well-Known Member
Doing very well. Thank you! 2021 was an eventful year despite the Covid catastrophe from 2020, lol. I miss the forum as well as caring for my hair like I use to.
How have you been?!
NaturalShe94
Well-Known Member
Hi! Thank you. Yes, all is well.Lady!!! Get up in here
I'll slowly ease my way back in. I sat under my hooded dryer last weekend for the time in almost a year to give myself a proper deep condition, and my goodness did it feel good to show my hair some love, lol. So I've decided to add proper hair care back to my agenda and resume my journey to CL.
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Thank you!!!The cut looks beautiful! I love your curls
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Hanging in there! I moved to Niagara Falls, NY from Southern VA. Currently waiting to close on my house. I’m preparing for my transition to private sector as I’m retiring from the military soon. Civilian life here I come, lol.
NaturalShe94
Well-Known Member
Oh nice! Congratulations on the new home. Niagara Falls huh? You’ll be driving distance from me. Lol. Really nice in that area. Prepare for long winters!
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
I’m currently acclimating myself, Le sigh. I don’t mind the cold, but the wind is disrespectful!
The house is in Sanborn. Niagara Falls isn’t my cup of tea, but I really like the Western NY region. I’m originally from downstate (Westchester).
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
These winter winds are horrid!
Tell me about it! I'm praying for less breakage before my next trim.
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