LHCF tips that helped my hair:
1. No heat and airdrying in rollersets to straighten and smooth out my hair were concepts I never heard of before. I always thought I (and other ladies with my hair type) had to use heat, like blowdryers to get my hair straight. I started doing this immediately after learning about it, especially with ponytail rollersetting.
2. Braidouts, buns and updos like French Twists were styles I learned when I first came to LHCF. I had never worn updos or buns before, braidouts only as a child. I rotated these styles and wore them mainly because they look good on me more than protection, although I feel they did help restore my hair's health my first year.
3. Stretching my relaxer never happened before and I started doing it as soon as I learned about it here. What a difference! It made my hair stronger and it feels good not relaxing so often in the year (I do 4 times/year).
4. Really working my silk and satin scarves to keep my hair moisturized and smooth, especially when stretching (thanks to Sylver2's techniques).
5. "Sealing in the moisture with oil" was something I learned here. It continues to help my hair every wash day.
6. Using a Jilbrere comb to detangle my hair under the shower was a hair-saver! I used wide toothed combs before but I really love this one!
7. Perfecting my rollersets for wearing them (which I had not done until more recently) was something I learned from the ladies here, including Macherieamore's techniques.
http://www.healthytextures.com/
8. I'm still learning new, simple techniques to add to my regimen and help my hair!
ETA: Using a protein treatment like Keraphix as a pre-poo (thanks to Macherieamore and a couple of other ladies). This keeps my hair strong without the dryness.
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