LIMITING CHEMICALS IN 2008 TO ACHIEVE HEALTHIER, LONGER, THICKER TRESSES!!

[Nanyanika]

Hello Ladies,
I've just started my personal hair challenge to achieve MID-BACK/WAISTLENGTH this year, i've found my product staples, and my hair is top of bra-strap after my little trim. I'm very nervous because i've reached bra-strap many times and i end up cutting it off, this time its gonna be different. I'm trying not to jepordise my goals this year, so I plan to limit chemicals to one-two times. I'm currently wearing a sewn in to keep my hair protected, for most of this year. If anyone else is in the same boat, post your regi here and share some tips

 

[glam-]

Den1 your hair is just sooo beautiful I am sure you will make your goal. I guess you could say I'm limiting chemicals in 2008, but I don't really have a game plan.
Just dropped your in your thread to say I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[Nanyanika]

Thanks for your support, I really hope i can stay away from the scissors this time, I hope to have my next relaxer in September, after btw your hair is very pretty in the avatar.

Den1 your hair is just sooo beautiful I am sure you will make your goal. I guess you could say I'm limiting chemicals in 2008, but I don't really have a game plan.
Just dropped your in your thread to say I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[AKA-Tude]

Here are my changes already in place:

I have recently tried to limit chemicals by choosing btwn color & relaxer, switching from reg. shampoos to baking soda washes, and using other natural products (some self-made). I have also opted to use Ayurveda powders/oils. I have substituted box color for hendigo treatments.

I've finally learned how to do pin-curls so that I can stop with the flat iron so much. I have been able to go from daily use to weekly use (baby steps!). Flat irons have been the culprit in me not reaching APL. I had so much breakage from daily use.

I want to learn to wear buns again & am in the process of searching for the 'perfect' piece to wear w/my own for that clean look.

BTW, Den 1, your hair looks great!

 

[kgard7777]

I am with you Den.. I only plan to relax my hair 2 times total this year. I will post reggie when I get one that I can stick to

 

[locabouthair]

Den I love your hair!!!!

Unfortunately, my hair is very coarse and cant really stretch past 12 weeks.

Good Luck with your goals! You can do it!

 

[Serenity_Peace]

I'm enjoying the products, sweetheart!!

I SOOOOO wanna try half wigs and falls but I don't even know how to begin. I don't know where to go to buy one. And I want to invest in one that looks as natural as possible.

 

[charmtreese]

Im also limiting chemicals in 08. I will be relaxing 3x's this year (March,July,November).

My regimen will consist of 3 easy steps:

1 prepooing,washing and DC once a week w/ a rollerset
2 Finger combiing/massaging, moisturizing, sealing and pincurling at night
3 Finger styling in loose bun or updo and sealing in the morning

 

[dreysonsmommy2011]

I plan to only texlax my hair 2x this year
My regimen consist of:
Washing hair every 3 days
Pre-pooing
Deep con after every wash
No Direct heat
Baggie Nightly
Minimal combing/brushing
Protective styling(I love my flexi rod sets!)
I think that is about it.

 

[janiebaby]

I've been trying to do this but it is so hard to find the right natural products. I think my hair loves chemicalserplexed

 

[Opalsunset]

I'm in. Im using all natural products, and my hair is totally natural. So I'm going to continue this regimen for this year

 

[**WonderWoman**]

I'm enjoying the products, sweetheart!!

I SOOOOO wanna try half wigs and falls but I don't even know how to begin. I don't know where to go to buy one. And I want to invest in one that looks as natural as possible.

Hey girl! Haven't heard from you in a minute. You should check out www.especiallyyours.com and www.hisandher.com. They have really nice wigs. Especially Yours has this 3/4 wig that looks natural and allows you leave the front part of your hair out. Kinda like a weave. I believe the designer is NewHair.

 

[dreysonsmommy2011]

I've been trying to do this but it is so hard to find the right natural products. I think my hair loves chemicalserplexed

Den1 makes some wonderful hair products herself that are all natural. I will definitely be purchasing in the near future.She has a link to her website in her siggy

 

[Nanyanika]

you've made some really great choices, there....the Ayurvedic colouring is a natural and safe way, it really thickens and protects the strands. I justrecently had to stop bunning it gives my flyaways hairs in the front, at least with the weaving my hair gets a break from manipulation and friction. the flat-ironing can be lethal, so i agree with you. I tend to blow out my hair when its 50% airdried but i use it on cool, the hair piece will make you look ansfeel diffremnt i know i feel liberated with having this weave, i don't have to mess with my hairand ruin it lol thanks for the compliment.

Here are my changes already in place:

I have recently tried to limit chemicals by choosing btwn color & relaxer, switching from reg. shampoos to baking soda washes, and using other natural products (some self-made). I have also opted to use Ayurveda powders/oils. I have substituted box color for hendigo treatments.

I've finally learned how to do pin-curls so that I can stop with the flat iron so much. I have been able to go from daily use to weekly use (baby steps!). Flat irons have been the culprit in me not reaching APL. I had so much breakage from daily use.

I want to learn to wear buns again & am in the process of searching for the 'perfect' piece to wear w/my own for that clean look.

BTW, Den 1, your hair looks great!

 

[Nanyanika]

I am with you Den.. I only plan to relax my hair 2 times total this year. I will post reggie when I get one that I can stick to

what are you doing with your hair at the moment? are you wearing any braiding styles, to help stretch the relaxer? i know if i didn't do this i would lose my hair.

 

[Nanyanika]

Hi girl thanks for the nice comment and support. Its good that your hair is coarse usually this type its very resilent and strong.

Den I love your hair!!!!

Unfortunately, my hair is very coarse and cant really stretch past 12 weeks.

Good Luck with your goals! You can do it!

 

[Nanyanika]

Hi girl, I'm glad your enjoying the products...i hope you like the fragrances.
I don't have clue about hair pieces but i'm sure the ladies who know will put i the right direction.

I'm enjoying the products, sweetheart!!

I SOOOOO wanna try half wigs and falls but I don't even know how to begin. I don't know where to go to buy one. And I want to invest in one that looks as natural as possible.

 

[wheezy807]

WAIT......................i can't even believe i missed the bc!! Still beautiful though. Why did you bc?

 

[Nanyanika]

Ha I got cha fooled, its a weave lol

WAIT......................i can't even believe i missed the bc!! Still beautiful though. Why did you bc?

 

[deborah11]

I plan on texlaxing a total of 3 times this year (Jan {done}, May and Sept. If I can extend longer than I will only texlax one more time. It depends on the growth issue. I think that in the past I may have extended too long as I noticed that my hair has really thinned out in the back. Thinning may also be attributed to improper relaxer application (underprocessing) in the back. It has taken me a more than a minute to learn how to relax my hair but I finally think that I have it. I was determined to learn how to relax my own hair Generally the top and sides of my hair are wonderful--long and dense but I really am working on the back quadrant.

I will also wash once every 7-10 days prepooing with Auyv oils and powders, baking soda or alma/shikaikai wash, DC, rollerset. I will also wear my hair up or a phony pony for the bulk of 2008. I plan of achieving my hair goal of bra strap length in 2008. In 2009 I plan on wearing my hair out ALOT so 2008 is gonna be by make or break it year. I am simply sick of these protectives styles!

Also Den, I order your products and they really are wonderful!