I think we can all learn something from this wonderful lady

[Lucky's Mom]

Re: I was wondering...

Hi there!

I was wondering...for any of you who found that it took too long for your hair to dry with the conditioner in it, did you try separating your curls, and smoothing each of them with the wet conditioner in it? I was curious if it still took too long to dry with separated curls? For me, I start this process in the morning and it takes me about two hours once a week to comb and smooth every curl but when I'm done, my hair stays like that for the rest of the week until I wash/comb it again. I do my hair in the morning, and by evening it's dry (or if it's really cold and damp that day I blow dry my roots a little on the low setting, being careful not to turn my head into a tornado). But I understand what works for my hair might not work for everyone's hair. I was just curious.

I love reading what has been working and not working for everyone. Asking questions is the only way I learn how to improve. I hope you don't mind me asking.

Hi Teri!!!!

I am hoping to do this this weekend - I am terrified of wearing my hair out - due to tangle city....
So - I think I will try to do this - and am I correct - you DON'T touch it after that???

 

[Jynkx]

when i gave up i put a plastic cap and used it as a ghetto DC.

love that!

 

[Soul♥Flower]

subscribing

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

I've done this technique again today, (after wearing a flexirod do for the past 4 days), I used one of the conditioners that Teri suggested, HE Hello Hydration (I will also try the other conditioners she suggested like the Pantane Relaxed & Natural, and also Suave the coconut conditioner). I love the way my hair hangs, I love how it weighs my curls, my curls are nicely defined; my hair is not really soft, but it's not crunchy either, it just has a nice hold to it. My hair also smells fantastic!! I made sure my hair was really wet this time while applying the conditioner, which helped defined the curls more. My challenge now is getting 2nd, 3rd and 4th day hair out of this.

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Re: I was wondering...

Hi Teri!!!!

I am hoping to do this this weekend - I am terrified of wearing my hair out - due to tangle city....
So - I think I will try to do this - and am I correct - you DON'T touch it after that???

That's correct Samanthajones, while it's wet, I will fingerstyle my curls the way I want them to look once dry, but after that, do not touch!!! I can't wait to see your results!!

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

Re: I was wondering...

Hi there!

I was wondering...for any of you who found that it took too long for your hair to dry with the conditioner in it, did you try separating your curls, and smoothing each of them with the wet conditioner in it? I was curious if it still took too long to dry with separated curls? For me, I start this process in the morning and it takes me about two hours once a week to comb and smooth every curl but when I'm done, my hair stays like that for the rest of the week until I wash/comb it again. I do my hair in the morning, and by evening it's dry (or if it's really cold and damp that day I blow dry my roots a little on the low setting, being careful not to turn my head into a tornado). But I understand what works for my hair might not work for everyone's hair. I was just curious.

I love reading what has been working and not working for everyone. Asking questions is the only way I learn how to improve. I hope you don't mind me asking.

Yes, Teri, the first time I didn't separate my curls, but this time I separated them more which helped my hair look more defined. I washed my hair in the shower, then after I got out applied the conditioner, this process took about 1/2 hr. I'm lazy with my hair, next time I'll do the separating even more the next time I wash, because I really want to get 2nd, 3rd, 4th day hair out of this. Thanks for the tip!!!

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

LynnieB your hair looks great. So ladies, I got off my lazy butt and decided to try this out on Friday night. I was so delirious the next morning I thought it was Friday again and thought I was late for work! I guess all that pampering(washed, detangled, acv rinsed, massaged with my brush, etc) and brushing I did with this technique made me sleep really well. I slept like a log. I have tons of pics in my fotki with the products I used, etc, but I pulled out a few to show you all my results. It turned out really well. The curl definition was great and while I thought my hair would be crunchy and yucky feeling, I was surprised that it was not. This method is definitely a keeper when I want defined curls for consecutive days with no re-wetting. I did this Friday night and it's now Sunday, day two:

Friday night(during the process)

Saturday

Today(as I am typing, Sunday)

So there it is there. I am going to wear this to work tomorrow and maybe Tuesday too . I am very happy with the results. I don't wear wash n goes anymore as my hair tangles terribly because of its thickness and coils. With this method, the coils are separated and I don't have to re-wet to get the same effect.

Micarae, your hair came out gorgeous!!! Like you, I can't do washngos anymore, but this method gives me the same look.

 

[~~HoneyComb~~]

I hope this copies okay, but here's a list of cone-free conditioners, and other hair products:

http://chatter.thebeautybottle.com/archive/index.php/t-364.html

 

[lovenharmony]

Hi Teri I'm so glad you decided to join LHCF!! Your hair is gorgeous!!!!!Your website has great tips for my 3c/4a hair. I tried your method a couple of days ago and my curls are still defined and soft with loads of bounce!!! Right about now, my hair would be fluffy and frizzed out . This technique is a keeper for me!

 

[ebonylocs]

Although the general ideas can be adapted by most of us, I think this technique in it's entirety will work best on 3A-C NATURAL hair.

For 4B natural hair, like Terry said, the sections for smoothing have to be much smaller than for hair with looser curls. If you have thick, super-dense 4B natural hair like I did, then you would spend several hours smoothing to do the shingling properly.

And for relaxed hair, (especially, if like mine, you have fine strands), leaving on a lot of conditioner will leave the hair coated, weighted down, brittle, and hard and rough to the touch. (I've tried it).

I have very dense 4B hair, and when I had shortish natural hair I used to leave some conditioner on my hair every morning. (I didn't smooth / shingle though). I used to rinse my hair every morning though, so build up was minimal. It worked for me then, but not with relaxed hair.

 

[cupcakes]

does anyone think this would work on relaxed hair to help with the tangles? my hair tangles like hell when i wash it especially when i have new growth and im thinking that this teqnique might help.
i guess ill be the guinea pig for the relaxed ladies this thursday...

 

[Riverwalk]

So, is the general consensus that this technique does not work on 4 hair, or does it just depend?

It seems as though the technique has worked on some 4 hair.

For those "4's" that have used the technique, are y'all using a Denman brush? If so, which one?

Thanks!

 

[Napp]

So, is the general consensus that this technique does not work on 4 hair, or does it just depend?

It seems as though the technique has worked on some 4 hair.

For those "4's" that have used the technique, are y'all using a Denman brush? If so, which one?

Thanks!

I think hair texture has something to do with it too

 

[BlkOnyx488]

Re: I love seeing all these beautiful pictures

Hey there boy I am late glad to see you decided to join us!
Welcome

I just wanted to thank you very very much for making me feel so welcome! I LOVE seeing all the wonderful photos of your hair. I enjoy looking at so many pretty coils and curls! I guess I was curl-deprived growing up. I was surrounded by all straighter-haired people. I knew my hair was naturally super-curly, but it was almost like I had to try to keep it a secret and straighten it to fit in. Since I'm not very smooth, I did an embarassing job of it. Now I get to visit LHCF and see all your beautiful hair. And it makes me happy to see so many people searching for answers.

 

[hrtbndr21]

So, is the general consensus that this technique does not work on 4 hair, or does it just depend?

It seems as though the technique has worked on some 4 hair.

For those "4's" that have used the technique, are y'all using a Denman brush? If so, which one?

Thanks!

I think for the price of the materials (minus the Denman, I didn't use one anyway) it's worth a try. I'm a 4a and I had much more consistent definition in my hair than I have achieved w/ any other gel, spray or "potion".

I'm still playing around w/ it. I don't see my self trying to shingle my whole head that's just too much time. If you're going to be around the house I'd say it was worth a try just to see what your hair can do.

 

[telzeek]

I'm a little late, but...

Hi there,

I don't think any of my techniques would work on relaxed hair. Nothing worked on my hair when it was relaxed.

I know I'm late, but to answer Samanthajones, after my hair dries, I don't touch it. At night I do braid it or put it in a bun for sleeping. That also helps elongate my curls in the morning. When I get up I just smooth my hair with a little water and conditioner, and that's it. It lasts for one week, then I wash, comb and finger-separate it again.

Thank your for your feedback Honeycomb, and thank you to everyone for experimenting with some of my ideas from the site. It's really helping me learn how to explain myself better.

Everyone's hair is beautiful!

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Re: I'm a little late, but...

Hi there,

I don't think any of my techniques would work on relaxed hair. Nothing worked on my hair when it was relaxed.

I know I'm late, but to answer Samanthajones, after my hair dries, I don't touch it. At night I do braid it or put it in a bun for sleeping. That also helps elongate my curls in the morning. When I get up I just smooth my hair with a little water and conditioner, and that's it. It lasts for one week, then I wash, comb and finger-separate it again.

Thank your for your feedback Honeycomb, and thank you to everyone for experimenting with some of my ideas from the site. It's really helping me learn how to explain myself better.

Everyone's hair is beautiful!

Thanks miss Lady!!!!

I am so glad we found you!

 

[cabellera]

I used her technique and left a normal rinse-out condish in. No white spots or anything. My hair is super soft and I applied a gel over it and no crunch. I think it depends on the conditioner you use, whether you'll end up with crunch or white specs. My conditioner had shea butter in it, so it had slip. However, it does take "fo-evuh" for your hair to dry! I use liquid-aloe vera (the kind U drink) as a daily spritz, still soft!

 

[LynnieB]

Well i did my entire head and 3/4 of the way done i couldn't seem to get that song out of my head

Just let your soul glo.......................


looks ladies, it's the jheri without the juice!

let me think for sec............ayup, i got lots of headbands and scarves to help reduce the too much of a good thing aspect......or maybe after a day or two of sleeping on it, it will eventually un-jheri itself.

help me.

lawdhammercy. (this photo may go away shortly).

 

[Qetesh]

i am seriously going to try this method... i am not sure how it will work for me since my hair seems more along the 3c-4a but its worth a try. i will post results soon

 

[Braided~Beauty]

Has anyone else tried this??

 

[ricochet]

Well i did my entire head and 3/4 of the way done i couldn't seem to get that song out of my head

Just let your soul glo.......................


looks ladies, it's the jheri without the juice!

let me think for sec............ayup, i got lots of headbands and scarves to help reduce the too much of a good thing aspect......or maybe after a day or two of sleeping on it, it will eventually un-jheri itself.

help me.

lawdhammercy. (this photo may go away shortly).

LOL @ Soul Glo girl! I love your curls!

 

[Nice & Wavy]

Hi there,

One of your members was really sweet and wrote me and told me about LHCF. I really wish I'd had resources like LHCF when I was growing up! It would have helped so much. And I'm honored to have had my site discussed here. It's also great to read your feedback about my tips, because then I'll know more of what to say in the book, what I need to be more clear about and where I need to explain myself a little better, plus what works and doesn't work for other people.

In defense of my poor brother, I'd forgotten that people did used to think he was a girl with all that blond hair of his . I included a more recent picture of him. Now he's a giant guy (I'm next to him in the picture and I look like a midget)


LHCF is a wonderful community!

Teri (from the BiracialHair site)

Hey Teri...welcome to LHCF!!! Your hair is beautiful!!!

I just finished reading this whole thread, after looking at your website and I must say that I have finally found my hair twin!!! I now know what my hair will look like once it grows up like yours

It's nice to see that you have decided to join us. I look forward to sharing with ya!

Blessings!

 

[Jazala]

I don't think any of my techniques would work on relaxed hair. Nothing worked on my hair when it was relaxed.

Hi Teri,

Your hair is absolutely beautiful and your hair story is very inspirational.

My hair is 4b, double processed and very very dry as you can imagine. I have been looking for a way to allow my hair to air dry without it ending up as a big ole dry, crunchy, frizz ball! I've tried tons of products and nothing works. Rollersetting has been the only method I can use after washing to get my hair back to normal...until now...

I used your method and IT WORKS GREAT!! Three days later, my hair is STILL soft and supple. :woohoo:

I'm going to go out on a limb and say, people who have problems air-drying SHOULD give this method a try for the anti-dryness effect and frizz control, even if they don't need curl definition.

Thanks again, Teri, you and your hair are BEAUTIFUL!

Oh btw, i used Nexus Humectress as the smoother. I'm going to experiment with other brands though, since Nexus is on the "hit list" LOL. Also my current style is cornrows so I don't know how well this works with a "loose" style on relaxed hair.

 

[ClassicBeauty]

I guess I'm going to buy a Denman brush today. I really want this to work for me. Most of my hair look like hers, but in the crown, my hair is much more kinky. I'm wondering how this will look...
I guess it's worth a try. I really want to master my natural curls before it gets really hot and humid. Last summer, I tried the braidouts. This summer, I'm hoping for new tricks.

Telzeek- I wanted to add that I also LOVE Pantene for relaxed and natural hair.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

Does anyone think that one could sit under a hooded dryer for a while with this????erplexed

 

[Ms.Honey]

I'm sure you could. A diffuser would probably work too.

 

[Lucky's Mom]

I'm sure you could. A diffuser would probably work too.

OH! OK - Time for a Deva Curl Diffuser.

 

[deityofhair]

Yes these techniques do work on relaxed hair using christophe for curly hair, ikove (whole foods), or ojon, both mine and my daughters. Our hair has never looked or felt better.

 

[LynnieB]

Does anyone think that one could sit under a hooded dryer for a while with this????erplexed

hey SJ, like mshoney said, a diffuser would and does work great and you can get up under better.

i wouldn't use a hood dryer especially if you have thick/dense hair. the top of your head would dry to a crispy crunch and the underlayers would still be wet.