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I was going to wet my hair today but the way my hair is feeling from that addition of hibiscus to my clay- I really don't need to. In prep last night, I baggied my hair by wrapping it in clingfilm. When I took it off this morning (to water rinse), it felt so good, I just wrapped it back up:look:.

So I'm rocking my silk beanie about my house today. Can't wait for my wig to arrive.
 
MeaWea said:
So, I hope it's ok that I need to ask a question even though I am not doing modMHM for a few more days. I'm in the process of combing out my locs :pepper: Any recommendations for a sulfate free, clarifying shampoo? I know it's not approved but I know I read someone is shampooing......? Once I'm all combed out, I'm thinking a good shampoo, CLT, clay wash & some KCCC are in order.
Other question: What slippery additives are people adding to their clay? and where do you get them?
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Hi @MeaWea, I've used the Ouidad Cleansing Oil (sulphate free). Not sure if it has that clarifying ingredient but it's been good for me. I've even diluted a bit of Sulphur 8 if need be (rare).

I've never really needed more slip with my clay but over time I noticed that I adding a little ACV (or something acidic) helps. Also silk amino acids (Amazon) seem to give my hair extra slip with the clay. I recently used the liquid from steeping some marshmallow root (ordered from Baldwin's) and I would do that again. Gives great mucilage. Can't say it added slip but I think it helped with moisture.
 
MeaWea said:
So, I hope it's ok that I need to ask a question even though I am not doing modMHM for a few more days. I'm in the process of combing out my locs :pepper: Any recommendations for a sulfate free, clarifying shampoo? I know it's not approved but I know I read someone is shampooing......? Once I'm all combed out, I'm thinking a good shampoo, CLT, clay wash & some KCCC are in order.
Other question: What slippery additives are people adding to their clay? and where do you get them?
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I really love the Ouidad Superfruit Clarifying Cream shampoo and the only things I add to my clay are raw honey and small amount of ACV. I use Rhassoul from Butters & Bars.
 
AbsyBlvd said:
I was going to wet my hair today but the way my hair is feeling from that addition of hibiscus to my clay- I really don't need to. In prep last night, I baggied my hair by wrapping it in clingfilm. When I took it off this morning (to water rinse), it felt so good, I just wrapped it back up:look:.

So I'm rocking my silk beanie about my house today. Can't wait for my wig to arrive.
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How much hibiscus did you add? I have some and have been trying to decide what to do with it.
 
Cattypus1 said:
How much hibiscus did you add? I have some and have been trying to decide what to do with it.
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I bought the dried flowers so I've been experimenting. I ground some up into a fine powder and added about a spoonful (either the same Chinese spoons I use for my clay, or a normal dinner spoon). It turned my clay a dark purple (no staining)..There was powder residue in my hair (maybe coz of my sift). It wasn't visible in my hair due to the colour, but it fell out of my dry hair (all over my mirror lol) when I was pulling it out of a style.

The second time, I just used a little tea (acidic) I steeped from the flowers.
 
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My hair is really growing! Its no wonder it's starting to look out of whack, I think I need to have it trimmed just so my wng will be neater. There are just too many pieces sticking up.

I used Alba Botanical Hawaiian shampoo...sulfates free. This is the second sulfate free shampoo I tried and both make suds. I was under the impression that sulfate free shampoo doesn't produce suds???

I'm using the Naturellegrow protein-free Marshmallow Root, slippery elm bark & natural cinnamon DC for the first time. I added olive oil to my clay mix along with the argan and eucalyptus oil. I wish I could do more to my hair . Oh well, this time next year I'll be rocking fierce twist outs!!!
 
MeaWea said:
Other question: What slippery additives are people adding to their clay? and where do you get them?
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I sometimes add okra extract. I boil a handful of frozen okra in 1 cup water and add 1/2 of it to my clay mix and the other 1/2 to gel as a leave in.

Also, I know you asked about a sulfate free shampoo, but I recommend using one with sulfates for one good cleansing. I shampoo with AO swimmers shampoo diluted with water and a MHM approved conditioner. I used to avoid sulfates to be more gentle, but my hair wasn't getting as clean as it needed to be. And after I started using the shampoo (1x per month) I realized how much my hair needed sulfates. It feels stripped at first, but as it dries my hair gets soft and my coils pop without any product. And now that I'm claying again, it takes on moisture do much better.
 
MeaWea said:
Other question: What slippery additives are people adding to their clay? and where do you get them?
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I use slippery elm bark powder. I had it in the house, don't ask me why, I can't even remember why I bought it in the first place. Marshmallow root powder works too (and also soothes the throat when you have a cough).

I was using honey in my clay, but I didn't feel like it added anything. Glycerin works better for me, a tbsp or so. Oh, and aloe vera juice is my primary liquid. I only add water to further loosen it up after it's already mixed. (more than you asked, lol)6
 
Sitting with clay on now. Looked like I had some extra curls but not bothering to try to capture it will gel. Will perhaps try a WNG again next year. Will leave on for about 2 hours and then twist it up.
 
Where is everyone getting their calcium bentonite? We don't seem to have any locally. The ones I have found locally, they have doubled and tripled the price. I have enough of the sodium bentonite and rhassoul but I want to try the calcium bentonite in the fall when I start back with the clct.
 
@faithVA I'm finally going to my health food store today so I'll check to see if they have some back in stock. If they do then I'll send you some. I'll let you know after I go.
 
Just finished washing my hair. Did modified mhm. Clarified, protein, DC w/ heat & then twisted my hair. I skipped the clay step. I plan on doing mhm again on wed but def the full reggie.
 
Cattypus1 said:
Let's talk about some shrinkage...I'm currently DC-ing with NG Peppermint, no heat today just hanging out and giving it time. I just had to post that pic cause my shrinkage is crazy!
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I completely understand the struggle. My wng leaves my hair hugging my scalp but my sides are now to the bottom of my ear and my bang stretches to my eyes! Its CRAZY!!
 
I did a bit of random dusting last night. Afterwards, I did a green tea rinse, coated my hair with EVCO and wrapped with cling film.

Today I applied my clay (rhassoul + c.bentonite 1:1, half spoon of hibiscus powder, half tsp SAA, hibiscus tea and liquid from steeped marshmallow root). I left this on for 30mins.

After rinsing, I oil rinsed (grapeseed + sunflower) and sealed with KCCC.

I finished around 3. It's now around 8 and my roots are still wet, but my length is dry.
 
I got my mom on the modified MHM. She has a very short twa at 1 inch or less all around. She gets discouraged from not seeing any coils, but I remind her that our hair is so dry, we need to focus on just getting it moisturized.

I water rinsed and applied flaxseed gel mix with okra juice. Im still looking for a gel that doesn't leave my hair crunchy-hard. Hopefully the Irish moss I ordered will add some softness.

It's crazy because my roots are so soft and smooth, but not defined. My ends are super defined, but crunchy/hard. Where is my happy medium?
 
Last night, I left my flat twist in, put a wig cap on and water rinsed. I put a t-shirt on top to absorb excess water. Next time I will put on a plastic cap first for 15 minutes and then use the t-shirt. After my hair dried a bit I took off the wig cap. I let it dry a bit more and then oiled my scalp and sealed my hair with oil.

It worked out pretty well. My twist weren't frizzy and didn't come undone. So I will try doing a water rinse every other day and then doing a full wash once a week on Sundays or Mondays.
 
Honey Bee said:
So... I cut off a lot of hair y'all. I kinda tapered it and then did the whole MHM, I have clay on now. Tbh, I'm a little concerned. :look:

Whatever happens, I'ma rock the hell out of it. But I am concerned, though. :look:
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Taking any pictures? Let's see what you're working with.
 
Yesterday I did my regular regimen and decided to forego the gel and rocked my hair as God gave me, in its uncoily state. It was kinda cute but I'm not feeling it. Today I cleansed with As I Am coconut cowash and twisted my little hair. I'm hoping to stretch it out and have a fro with a little texture. It is unbelievable how much its grown...BUT! I'm going to have to solicit help to twist my hair until it grows out more. It took hours, plus my arms and neck hurt like crazy.

OASN: I will forever use bentonite mixed with my rhassoul clay. Yesterday I left the bentonite out and regretted it.
 
AbsyBlvd said:
Shape-wise? I know you still have clay on but ooh I wanna see I wanna see.
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Girl, I had a 'situation' up in here.

So, I rinsed out my clay, applied the l-i (diluted KCKT), then the gel (wetline). To be fair, I wasn't at all careful about it, I just globbed it on and worked it through, giving no care to whether it was getting on my scalp. Welp. It was. And when it started to dry, I got the worst headache ever. So I cowashed with some V05 moisture milks, skipped the leave in, and used a gel with less hold. And then I also twisted it for a twist out just to be safe.

I think that, because the gel was all over my scalp, when it dried, it 'tightened' my scalp, which led to the headache. :nono:

But the shape was really cute! I see some imperfect spots, but that's just me being extra. I'll take pics tonight and tomorrow (fresh wash, finally doing my 7 day challenge, lol) and see if I get any good ones. SO's barber is still on stand-by though. He got the hot towel machine. :look:
 
KiWiStyle said:
Yesterday I did my regular regimen and decided to forego the gel and rocked my hair as God gave me, in its uncoily state. It was kinda cute but I'm not feeling it. Today I cleansed with As I Am coconut cowash and twisted my little hair. I'm hoping to stretch it out and have a fro with a little texture. It is unbelievable how much its grown...BUT! I'm going to have to solicit help to twist my hair until it grows out more. It took hours, plus my arms and neck hurt like crazy.

OASN: I will forever use bentonite mixed with my rhassoul clay. Yesterday I left the bentonite out and regretted it.
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Really, what did leaving the bentonite out do?
 
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