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What about henna over colored hair; can you do that? I know that there can be reaction between the two...
I want to know this also
What about henna over colored hair; can you do that? I know that there can be reaction between the two...
using Megatek as a conditioner once a week for the past 6 months has notably thikened my strands.
using Megatek as a conditioner once a week for the past 6 months has notably thikened my strands.
This question has bothered me over and over again. I created threads in the past and read A LOT of threads on behalf of thickening the hair strand.
What I have came up w/ and what has worked for me is...
1. Ayurveda Regime
2. Haitian Castor Oil
3. B5 supplement (1,500mg-3,000mg daily)
4. B-Complex and Vitamin C (for the absorption of B5)
I have also tried NAC, which is also good; due to it being so expensive I have stop taken it.
NAC? What is this ladies? Also, yes now that it's been mentioned I definitely gained thickness when using OCT has directed on the bottle, as a protein conditioner/treatment. I'd like to start using this again, but plan to try cassia. Anyone use OCT/Megatek and Cassia/Henna regularly? Think it may cause protein overload and/or cause hair to be dry and brittle? And one more thing...for the ladies using henna/cassia and mixing it with oils and other stuff, what are you trying to achieve or prevent by mixing with oils or whatever u mix with? Why not just mix with water? I figure if I know what these mixers do for u ladies I can better decide what to mix my cassia with.
ETA. I am also transitioning back to natural, but with these tips I have notice that my previous relaxed hair has gotten rid of the lifeless/limp look (looks strong and healthy) and my new growth is thicker than the relaxed ends. HTH!
What about henna over colored hair; can you do that? I know that there can be reaction between the two...
Bumping Bumping... what is NAC?
I just "Googled" it...
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is a modified form of cysteine--a sulfurous amino acid that if taken regularly can aide in hair growth along with other health benefits. NAC is available in supplement form but can be found in foods such as brussel sprouts, broccoli, eggs, fish, garlic, seafood and whole grains. The benefits of NAC are optimized when taken with vitamin C.
NAC is processed through the liver in the body and acts as a powerful antioxidant in several areas of the body. Cysteine supplements are not safe to take for a long period of time because of it's tendency to convert to cystine in the body which can result in kidney and bladder stones. NAC as a modified version is safer to take for longer periods of time continuously and is found to be a more potent form of the amino acid than cysteine by itself.
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No baby cakes..it means Jamaican black castor oil..it's amazing stuff!
I too would like to know this. I have seen a lot of threads pop up about henna but I never engaged in them because I was afraid I'd jack up my hair, kinda like you can when placing color in the hair. Now that I'm becoming comfy with my hair and techniques, I would like to know more about henna, the pros/cons and anything in between. I remember reading that it can be drying but that's also true for sulfur products.What are the rules for using henna? Can u do it before u relax your hair or after you relax? And where do you. Buy henna how much does it cost?
I apply it several x's a week by using a color applicator bottle. I just apply light squirts throughout my entire head and massage it in. I apply a little extra on my edges which needs the most TLC.HOW SHOULD THE JBCO BE APPLIED TO THE HAIR? AND HOW OFTEN?
As mentioned previously, I read that Joico kpak thickens the strands. Not sure if the thickening is permanent or temporary (meaning, the thickness goes away if the product is not continually used).
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...ng-some-substitions-joico-17-min-miracle.html
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...discussion/374303-joico-users-my-first-2.html
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...vers-how-do-you-use-achieve-thicker-hair.html