MHM Hangout

[discodumpling]

Still singing the praises of MHM as the bottom layers of my hair strain towards my collar bone! I sometimes wonder if I can still say i'm doing MHM because I do what my hair tells me to do and not what the MHM gurus say. They have given me an excellent outline for a consistent regimen and I tweaked it to fit my needs.
Instead of a CLT I use commercial protein treatments.
I condition with clay once per week only.
Curl activator does right by me!
My gels are never approved.
Yet my hair is thriving.
I wet and gel almost daily...i might just be a wash n go girl!
Today i'm experimenting. What will my hair do without my beloved Lustrasilk CurlMax Activator, layered between my leavein (Aphogee Grrn Tea today) and my gel (Superwet NOT to be confused with Wetline)? Is my hair gonna be super crunchy when it dries? Or have I hydrated enough since the last time I attempted this? I'll let y'all know when it dries!

Happy Friday MHMers!

 

[Guinan]

^^^I have tweaked MHM to my hair's needs also. I still follow MHM, except sometimes I use non-approved gels and sometimes I skip the clay. But for the most part I clarify, DC and apply my leavein.

 

[snoop]

Even though I rarely use combs on myself, I have the mini rake and I love it.

I do their 3comb smooth about twice a year. I love it!

 

[aharri23]

Still singing the praises of MHM as the bottom layers of my hair strain towards my collar bone! I sometimes wonder if I can still say i'm doing MHM because I do what my hair tells me to do and not what the MHM gurus say. They have given me an excellent outline for a consistent regimen and I tweaked it to fit my needs.
Instead of a CLT I use commercial protein treatments.
I condition with clay once per week only.
Curl activator does right by me!
My gels are never approved.
Yet my hair is thriving.
I wet and gel almost daily...i might just be a wash n go girl!
Today i'm experimenting. What will my hair do without my beloved Lustrasilk CurlMax Activator, layered between my leavein (Aphogee Grrn Tea today) and my gel (Superwet NOT to be confused with Wetline)? Is my hair gonna be super crunchy when it dries? Or have I hydrated enough since the last time I attempted this? I'll let y'all know when it dries!

Happy Friday MHMers!

True I too have modified MHM to fit my needs after having some setbacks. I talk about it here

 

[discodumpling]

Boy u better testify! I love ur testimony and thoughtful process.

 

[aharri23]

Boy u better testify! I love ur testimony and thoughtful process.

LMAO, you are too funny. Thanks!

 

[KiWiStyle]

True I too have modified MHM to fit my needs after having some setbacks.

I don't do the modified version or the original mhm as is on my DD either but she will get knots like crazy on the ends too. I recently started using the combs again because she doesn't do wng. I still finger detangle a lot but I have to make sure to really get in there and thoroughly remove those 4b/c super coily shed hair with a comb. Her ends had gotten so ragged and thin that I committed to trimming away any progress once per month until her ends are healthy again. I don't blame either method because I do a combo of them both, its just that her tightly coily hair WILL NOT release the shed hair when solely finger detangling.

 

[guudhair]

@aharri23 great video! It was very helpful! Thank you. I did the clay rinse and gel only last night and can tell my hair needs more than that. I'm going to do your method tonight.

 

[discodumpling]

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Why are the best pics taken in the bathroom @work? So going without my beloved CA worked for me today. I credit MHM for making that possible. The only reason I can go without that layer is because my hair is hydrated. AND I dyed my hair not even 2 weeks ago and I can see the difference between my ng and the already processed hair. At some point this weekend i'll do my full routine.

 

[guudhair]

You have great skin.

 

[snoop]

@aharri23
How often are you using a comb with your routine?

 

[discodumpling]

You have great skin.

I am working sooo hard on this lately! Thx for noticing I'm drinking excessive amounts of water!

 

[aharri23]

@aharri23
How often are you using a comb with your routine?

Everytime I do the routine, every 2-3 days. 2x a week. A paddle brush is very gentle for my hair

 

[Cattypus1]

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Why are the best pics taken in the bathroom @work? So going without my beloved CA worked for me today. I credit MHM for making that possible. The only reason I can go without that layer is because my hair is hydrated. AND I dyed my hair not even 2 weeks ago and I can see the difference between my ng and the already processed hair. At some point this weekend i'll do my full routine.

Lookin good, girl. I think I missed something, though. What is CA?

 

[Guinan]

I went to BSS today and went ham. I'm really excited about these two purchases. One is giovanni pomade and aunt Jackie dont shrink

 

[Guinan]

Very important question. Has anyone used either product? And if so, what do u think?


My main question is, what is the shelf life of aunt jackie gel? There is a best by printed on the jar but it's too smeared to read. I don't plan on using the product until aug/sep.

 

[guudhair]

Finished Day 5...

I'm going to use up products I already have then start back using ACV/BS.

1. Clarify: SM African Black Soap Deep Cleansing Shampoo (UA)
2. Condition: SM African Black Soap Balancing Conditioner (UA) w/heat cap
3. Mud: Terressentials
4. Leave-In: didn't use one
5. Seal: flaxseed gel

I trimmed my hair for the first time before I started. I also detangled with a bone comb (medium size) before rinsing the conditioner out. It was much easier to get through my hair and it was kind of softer than the last wash. Not sure if it's a little softer due to not using a leave-in, using SM conditioner or the flaxseed gel.

Here's a picture...it's still a little damp at the roots. This is the first time I'm air drying without stretching/styling.

 

[Cattypus1]

True I too have modified MHM to fit my needs after having some setbacks. I talk about it here

Thank you! I haven't suffered any setbacks yet but I haven't achieved the look I want and I've been living in tangle city for a while. It just occurred to me that I need to thoroughly detangle with something other than my fingers and that is what was missing.

 

[discodumpling]

Lookin good, girl. I think I missed something, though. What is CA?

Curl activator! Thx @Cattypus1

 

[Cattypus1]

@aharri23 I did the full method today using my Denman-ish brush to throughly detangle. I applied conditioner in sections, detangle and plaited leaving the ends loose. I covered with a plastic cap and did my chores. I applied a little heat with my cap and rinsed whenu finished my chores. I rinsed in plaits. I removed the plaits one at a time and applied the clay to each section. It was so easy to apply and the results were amazing! When I rinsed the clay my hair looked and felt soft and clean and so curly. It was picture worthy but I didn't take any. . Next time...thanks for the detangling message, I needed it.

 

[discodumpling]

I'm so glad we are having this discussion regarding combs and combing. Right now at this length and thickness a comb is not necessary for me. Detangling is still a breeze with conditioner under the shower. BUT i'm totally open to the idea that as I gain some length and thickness it might be necessary.
I started my MHM myway routine last night with an over night protein treatment. @aharri23 words were ringing in my ear so I brought along my Hercules Sagemann (sp) rake. I can't tell you how unecessary that was to MY process. It was the same 6 hairs that come out every time! LOL! All I did was destroy my curls and y'all know it takes work to reclump! I do concede that combing my length AND curls out allowed for a more even trim. I made 6 twists and snipped off the last curl or two, before applying my overnight protein treatment. Now i'll rinse and add my clay for 1/2 hr (at least) rinse and style and get on with my Sunday...lord knows what these folks gon eat up in here, cause I haven't bought it yet!!

 

[SheWalks]

Very important question. Has anyone used either product? And if so, what do u think?


My main question is, what is the shelf life of aunt jackie gel? There is a best by printed on the jar but it's too smeared to read. I don't plan on using the product until aug/sep.

I bought this about a week ago so I'm not sure how it works, haven't used it yet. But my jar says by 12/2018 so I think you'll be fine.

 

[guudhair]

My hair didn't dry the way I hoped yesterday. It felt dry, looked dry and was pretty much all frizz/no curls. I may not be applying enough clay. Plus I don't apply it in small sections. I use Terressentials and didn't want to use it all on one wash...that stuff ain't cheap. I will run out of it today and will mix my own clay. Are y'all apply the whole mix or have some left over? I think I a BSL.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm so glad we are having this discussion regarding combs and combing. Right now at this length and thickness a comb is not necessary for me. Detangling is still a breeze with conditioner under the shower. BUT i'm totally open to the idea that as I gain some length and thickness it might be necessary.
I started my MHM myway routine last night with an over night protein treatment. @aharri23 words were ringing in my ear so I brought along my Hercules Sagemann (sp) rake. I can't tell you how unecessary that was to MY process. It was the same 6 hairs that come out every time! LOL! All I did was destroy my curls and y'all know it takes work to reclump! I do concede that combing my length AND curls out allowed for a more even trim. I made 6 twists and snipped off the last curl or two, before applying my overnight protein treatment. Now i'll rinse and add my clay for 1/2 hr (at least) rinse and style and get on with my Sunday...lord knows what these folks gon eat up in here, cause I haven't bought it yet!!

@discodumpling Do you only lose six strands of hair every time you wash? How often are you washing/cleansing?

 

[KiWiStyle]

@aharri23 I did the full method today using my Denman-ish brush to throughly detangle. I applied conditioner in sections, detangle and plaited leaving the ends loose. I covered with a plastic cap and did my chores. I applied a little heat with my cap and rinsed whenu finished my chores. I rinsed in plaits. I removed the plaits one at a time and applied the clay to each section. It was so easy to apply and the results were amazing! When I rinsed the clay my hair looked and felt soft and clean and so curly. It was picture worthy but I didn't take any. . Next time...thanks for the detangling message, I needed it.

I did a conditioner/vegetable glycerin prepoo mix for my DD and had her shower without a cap. Talk about soft!! At which step did you brush, before step 1 or during step 2? Did you do the BS/ACV cleanse for step 1? @Cattypus1

 

[KiWiStyle]

Quick question. I used serum on Friday to set my DD'S hair on curlformers for an event. Its now time to put it up and protect it, is it possible to get moisturizer in now that I've applied the serum? My goal is to keep her hair stretched and only apply water on wash days as to not get it all tangled which is causing knots and breakage.

 

[discodumpling]

@discodumpling Do you only lose six strands of hair every time you wash? How often are you washing/cleansing?

6 is an exaggeration...i lose less than that; and I soak my hair daily with water only or most often I co-wash and restyle daily.

 

[tolly]

My hair didn't dry the way I hoped yesterday. It felt dry, looked dry and was pretty much all frizz/no curls. I may not be applying enough clay. Plus I don't apply it in small sections. I use Terressentials and didn't want to use it all on one wash...that stuff ain't cheap. I will run out of it today and will mix my own clay. Are y'all apply the whole mix or have some left over? I think I a BSL.

with terresentials, dilute the mud wash in water at a ratio of about 1 part mud to 5 times water, I shake the mixture in an applicator bottle and find it easier to distribut through my hair and it extends the use of the mud. Diluting doesn't reduce clumping.

 

[Guinan]

Quick question. I used serum on Friday to set my DD'S hair on curlformers for an event. Its now time to put it up and protect it, is it possible to get moisturizer in now that I've applied the serum? My goal is to keep her hair stretched and only apply water on wash days as to not get it all tangled which is causing knots and breakage.

I think you should be able to moisturize her hair fine even though you applied a serum. I use gel or SM curl smoothie to set my hair with the curlformers. For a moisturizer I use water mixed with allafia leave in. And I've had no problems. What kind of moisturizer do u plan to use?

 

[discodumpling]

Fully dried and as wild as I wanna be! I've been using the same clay mix for a couple of washes now and except for smelling like salad dressing during the process it works perfectly.
Clay: 2 tblsp of rhassoul ACV, Water, nourishing oils. Applied with an applicator bottle so y'all know how watery it was!
Leave in - Aphogee Provitamin Gel- SuperWet.