That's what I thought. I wonder if that's why you're able to have some success without sticking to the "approved" products and with various modifications, like my 2 daughters (one high po, one normal). I wanted to point that out for the newbies, because I find my lo-po hair is much less forgiving with different products and the build up is crazy. It takes experimenting though to see what your hair can handle.
You had mentioned some good ones in an earlier comment- peppermint, Tea Tree, etc. Lavender also is anti-fungal/viral/bacterial so it may help. I got the best results with the stimulating herbs, like peppermint. After awhile though, (I think I did overnight DC's 7x in 2 weeks) with all that overnight conditioning and no shampoo, I do think there can be a build up on the scalp so I don't recommend doing it as much as I did, even with the EOs.
Thanks for the update! I agree about the ACV giving the best slip with the clay. I am using Calcium Bentonite with added milk powder, slippery elm and sage powder, and starting this week I do an EVOO/honey rinse first to try to combat any possible dryness. If I could get the sodium bentonite on the ground, I'd sure try it. If the Calcium Bentonite stops working well for me, I may get the Sodium Bentonite instead of rhassoul since I see some good bulk prices for that online.
Thanks. Next time I DC over night, I'll add some EOs
I have a feeling I'm going to like the curling jelly too...I loved everything by AIA as I was transitioning and only stopped using the brand because it isn't approved.
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I like the curling jelly- just as much definition as KCCC but with a slightly softer hold. The only thing is it does make my roots puffier- I'm thinking the glycerin for some reason (I don't mind this certain times, so I know when to use it
That should get better as your hair hydrates. Sounds like your hair is losing moisture before it dries and the kccc cant hold onto it so the definition is lost with the moisture. The as I am probably does slightly better just because of the glycerin holding onto the water.
@DeeLiteFulEKinky Oyin burnt sugar pomade should be used sparingly on this method because it can cause build up. Clarifying with baking soda or ACV may not be enough to remove the pomade so you will end of having to use shampoo which could slow down your progress. My hair is high porosity and it loves butters. I want to use them so bad, but it will slow down my hydration so I'm not using any butters while I'm on this regimen. I've just wanted to make sure you are aware of this. You should really be using a gel to seal your hair. Gels will do the same job like a butter to seal your hair and protect your ends.
Its probably just the products you are using. You probably have a build up of conditioner and oyin on your hair. The modified is a good way to get a wash in when you don't have time for the full wash if you are doing the full version.
Any type of butter or pomade can cause build up which is why I don't use butters on this regimen. I vaguely remember pinkecube said to use it sparingly or for better results to avoid it and to stick with the gel to seal in the moisture.
