LHCF tips and or advice that has actualy he;ped your hair

[Chrissy811]

The use of dominican products and MTG. Everything else I kinda knew just to lazy to do, but I have never been able to make it past the top of my shoulders and now I am about a 1" below and I know it is because I have listened to you ladies and started taking more care of my hair.

 

[PinkPeony]

6 simple things

- co-washing

-moisturizing

-protein/moisture balance

-only relaxing NG and stretching to at least 8 weeks

-wearing a scarf at night

-low manipulation

 

[Mortons]

I just tried to do my first roller set tonight! And it actually came out straight!

It took me like 45 min. to 1 hour just to roller set my shoulder length hair, but I was determined to get it this time. I did the mowhawk technique and I rolled the sides sideways. I am not very coordinated when it comes to the hands, so I had strands that I did not get into the roller (but practice makes perfect so I'll just have to keep trying). When I was under the dryer I was confident that it would turn out bad but 1 hour later.....

my hair was actually curled!

When I combed it out it was very thick and soft and it looked so healthy.I could actually comb through it without any tangles. I wrapped it in my satin headwrap so I'll see what I end up with tomorrow.

But I just wanted to say thanks to all of you ladies for all of the rollerset tips and helping me with my journey to health hair. Sorry for hijacking the thread.

 

[IMFOCSD]

I can't wait until my hair is long enough to do roller sets. Hey I just figured out my goal length which is long enough to do rollersets that fall. I wonder if a rollerset would look nice with my length which is a little longer than mid neck in the back and layers at the top erplexed . I will give it a try one day.

 

[Mortons]

Well this morning it looked way to puffy so I wont be trying the wrap method again

 

[InnerSoul]

a member posted a while back about adding tblspns of oil to their relaxer creme. So I did it too and loved the results of my hair. I used ORS no-lye and I added 2 tblspns of olive oil and 1 tblspn of sweet almond oil to the creme.. and it produced a beautiful shine to my hair!!

I will always add oil to the creme from here on out!!

 

[kally]

Weekly washes and deep conditioning after each wash.

Avoiding Mineral Oil and Petrolum

Sleeping in silk, Avoiding heat

 

[xxxxcherishxxxx]

bumping for more great tips....

 

[GoldenBreeze]

CW'ing and The Baggie Method, everything else I pretty much was doing it already.

What she said.

 

[p31woman]

LCHF Tips that helped me:
Cold rinses
Learning the difference between oiling my scalp and hair for sheen and moisturizing my hair
Co-Washes
Using Clarifyers and Protien treatments
Using NO heat
using EVOO and Honey (my hair loooves this combo)

 

[ohsosuzy]

I think my routine has pretty much stayed the same, but LHCF has encouraged me to keep my fingers out of my hair. I also use MTG now, but not consistently enough to determine how effective it is.

 

[longnapps]

For me it's:
1. No brushing
2. Deep conditioning weekly
3. CO washes
4. Limited use of heat

 

[Brandi]

LHCF gave me encouragement to say goodbye to my bad hair cut, and start over! I had a decent hair regime all along but I added stretching my perms to 9-12 weeks and hair vitamins. My hair is healthy and stronger as a result. Thanks LHCF!!!!

The jury is still out on the length issue until August 07, but I'm on my way!

 

[scorpian]

I see that alot of ladies are say moisture and more moisture. What are some good moisturizers and I mean a moisturizer that really does what it says "moisturize". So far I have not found a good moisturizer. I use care free curl gold instant activator and I seal it with Africa's Best herbal oil. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Africa's best organics liquid hair mayo sealed with any oil is my suggestion for a daily moisturizer

 

[Zahrah]

LHCF has taught me

1. Patience
2. stretch relaxers
3. minimize heat
4. shampoo /cond often
5. Rollersetting to style and/or dry hair rather than blowdry
6. Moisturize daily

 

[SUPER SWEET]

LHCF has taught me

1. Patience
2. stretch relaxers
3. minimize heat
4. shampoo /cond often
5. Rollersetting to style and/or dry hair rather than blowdry
6. Moisturize daily

me too!

7.Vitamins especially Viscial,biotin

 

[Misseyl]

I'd have to say:

Phytorelaxer II
stretching between relaxers (every 18 weeks)
neutralizing properly
moisturize daily
no direct heat - haven't applied heat this month
no brushing or backcombing
buns

 

[MiWay]

Stretching relaxer
Moisture, Moisture, Moisture
Pre-pooing and/or deep conditioning regularly
Very little or no heat

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

The best advice I took was from Isis when she advised to wash every 2-3 days. I took it a step further and I con wash almost daily.

 

[ravenmerlita]

LHCF tips that helped me the most:

-- Aphogee Treatment
-- No combing except when hair is wet
-- Clarifying regularly
-- Deep conditioning weekly
-- Hot oil treatments

 

[Aura]

I have acquired much success with these LHCF tips!!!!! The result, I haven't had to trim my hair since June 2006. Thanks LHCF!!!!!

1. Protective Styling - This is what helps me retain length the most!!!!
2. Texlaxing
3. Moisture/Protein and knowing when you need either
4. Washing at least 1x a week
5. Weekly Deep Conditioning
6. No unnecessary combing
7. NO BRUSHING!
8. Using Henna for strengthening
9. Pre-pooing with protein b4 washing, deep cond with moist cond.
10. Limiting usage of heat
11. Always use a heat protectant if you do use heat!

 

[Isis]

Airdrying in rollersets
Ponytail rollersetting method (Integrity)
Satin scarf rollersetting method (Sylver2)
Salon-type rollersetting method (Macherieamour)
Protein treatment pre-poos
How to use henna, indigo and amla to safely & naturally color my hair
Relaxer stretching
Pin curling to maintain rollersets
Porosity control
Giovanni direct
Protective styling with braidouts, buns & updos
Silk pillowcases, silk scarves & silk bonnets
Bone combs, Jilbrere combs

 

[Longhealthyhair]

1) Keeping ends moisturized and wet
2) Baggying ends
3) Adding honey and EVOO to deep conditioners
4) Bunning
5) Washing 2-3 times/week
6) Deep conditioning at every wash
7) Stretching perms for atleast 12 weeks
8) Detangling in the shower
9) Paying attention to hair
10) Patience
11) Journaling and taking pictures of hair progress