Re: i need a magic potion for braidouts that last!
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Nay said:
Sylvia, is your hair natural or relaxed? Knowing that might help people recommend products.
I'm a natural, and I've tried different things with so-so results.
The way I do my braidouts now is a way that most people probably wouldn't want to. I wash/condition my hair. Then when I get out the shower, I braid my hair into about 12-14 box braids. My hair dries fast, so I have to spritz each section with some water as I'm going. Then I liberally apply Liv creme hair dressing, and then I braid. I rub the Liv in my hands and then onto my hair.
Then I leave my braids in overnight. I let my hair dry completely. Also I sleep in my silk scarf.
The next day when I take my braids down, my waves are defined, my hair is shiny and soft.
My hair stays wavy for a good five days. And I don't apply any other product to my hair that entire time. (If you look at my hair pictures under "braidout," the two pictures on the very bottom of the page show my braidout using just water and Liv and washing and conditioning my hair with CON.)
Of course, the first two days usually look the best. But the other days don't look bad. I'm sure to wear my scarf every night to keep my hair from getting dry looking or fuzzy.
I think the Liv works for my hair because I put a lot on while my hair is wet, and it seems to kind of "lock" in the moisture and keeps my waves defined and keeps a sheen on my hair.
But Liv does has mineral oil in it, and I know that a lot of people don't like to use products that have mineral oil.
** Also I've noticed that what shampoo/conditioner I use makes a big difference. Now that I'm using CON nourishing conditioner in the white bottle with the purple writing, my braidouts have come out better than they ever used to. I love that stuff!!
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i finally saw the Liv in salley's and thought of you Nay, now that i read this thread im gonna get it and try it....im tryin to do a braid out right now..dont think its gonna work though