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faithVA
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My 2nd day hair came out nice. I noticed when I get in the shower I tend to lean my head away from the water as a habit. I had to force myself to lean towards the water. My hair ended up nice and soft. 
I'm not ready to try for 3rd day hair so I will wash tonight and go back to twist.
I'm excited to see where my hair is in a few months. I may actually be a wng girl next spring.
I'm not ready to try for 3rd day hair so I will wash tonight and go back to twist.
I'm excited to see where my hair is in a few months. I may actually be a wng girl next spring.
DeeLiteFulEKinky
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So it's been a while since my last post and I'm terribly behind. I will have to go back and comment on posts (if I have anything worthy to share/say).
I self installed mini twists on my hair and was going to do so with extensions but opted to skip it this time around. I kept them in for a bit over 3 weeks. About 2-3 times a week I either water rinsed then applied a leave in & sealed OR clarified with Acv, rinsed, then applied a leave in & sealed. I would have left the twists in longer but my hair tends to knot up quickly especially if I wash as frequently as I did.
So my hair felt okay. Before putting in the twist I took a denman to my hair to detangle cause I felt like I had so much shed hair that finger detangling couldn't get rid of, and I regretted using it instantly. So I installed the twist to his my hair and to really be lazy.
Okay, after removing the twists I knew I'd need a protein treatment and did a version of cherry Lola... Full fat Greek, aminos, baking soda and molasses. Followed by the usual lazy mhm routine of skipping the DC step and going to the mud step etc etc. Okay so my hair felt really course when i was twisting it for bed after I've done everything and I was so concerned I did something and would have horrible dry and stiff hair the next morning but it was soft. Surprisingly so and it felt strong. So yeah. My hair did not have much definition though.
Yesterday I decided to go back to the original mhm routine and ladies... LADIES... If like me you had a great start on mhm and then started getting lazy and skipping stuff or taking on a modified version based on all the positive reviews from other women and realized that you haven't had the results you hoped for... Just go back to basics. Yes even though we are talking 6 hours of time. Do it. That is all
I self installed mini twists on my hair and was going to do so with extensions but opted to skip it this time around. I kept them in for a bit over 3 weeks. About 2-3 times a week I either water rinsed then applied a leave in & sealed OR clarified with Acv, rinsed, then applied a leave in & sealed. I would have left the twists in longer but my hair tends to knot up quickly especially if I wash as frequently as I did.
So my hair felt okay. Before putting in the twist I took a denman to my hair to detangle cause I felt like I had so much shed hair that finger detangling couldn't get rid of, and I regretted using it instantly. So I installed the twist to his my hair and to really be lazy.
Okay, after removing the twists I knew I'd need a protein treatment and did a version of cherry Lola... Full fat Greek, aminos, baking soda and molasses. Followed by the usual lazy mhm routine of skipping the DC step and going to the mud step etc etc. Okay so my hair felt really course when i was twisting it for bed after I've done everything and I was so concerned I did something and would have horrible dry and stiff hair the next morning but it was soft. Surprisingly so and it felt strong. So yeah. My hair did not have much definition though.
Yesterday I decided to go back to the original mhm routine and ladies... LADIES... If like me you had a great start on mhm and then started getting lazy and skipping stuff or taking on a modified version based on all the positive reviews from other women and realized that you haven't had the results you hoped for... Just go back to basics. Yes even though we are talking 6 hours of time. Do it. That is all
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KiWiStyle
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My 2nd day hair came out nice. I noticed when I get in the shower I tend to lean my head away from the water as a habit. I had to force myself to lean towards the water. My hair ended up nice and soft.
I'm not ready to try for 3rd day hair so I will wash tonight and go back to twist.
I'm excited to see where my hair is in a few months. I may actually be a wng girl next spring.
Your hair looks fabulous and I can't wait to see your hair in the Spring too!! This just shows me to be a little more patient with my own hair.
faithVA
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Thank You. I was surprised to see the curls. I can't pinpoint exactly what brought them out though so over the next few months I will pay more attention. When I get the calcium bentonite I'm going to try pairing it with the sodium bentonite and then the rhassoul to see if that makes a difference. Sodium bentonite by itself doesn't work for my hair. It makes it too soft.
Definitely be patient and you may have to try some different things to see what works.
GGsKin
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Very pretty indeed. @faithVA your hair is looking really good.
.I washed with a rhassoul, avg, vegemoist mix and had the best wng ever. I definitely saw more coils with the clay and some of them stayed even after I rinsed.
I can't get the picture to upload but I will keep trying.
GGsKin
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View attachment 333389 View attachment 333391 Here's a pic of my dried hair. My grandmother who always has something negative to say actually said she liked my hair. The pic doesn't show it well, but my hair is super curly. This is actually my first time wearing my hair like this. I usually bun or twist after applying gel.
My mom was over this morning and I felt her head. All she has done since our clay session last week was apply water and gel each day. Her hair was much softer than it is usually.
Great stuff @fluffyforever. I've been meaning to get my hands on some slippery elm.
Your hair reminds me of my own
. I'm looking forward to reaching your lengths. I think diluted KCCC will help me see and enjoy some of my length as well as fullness, in its coily state. With it, my dry hair shrinks to a similar length as your pic (well the lower half does
)
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guudhair
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I had conditioner on for about 30 minutes before putting the clay mix on top. I let the clay sit for just under an hour, I think. That is how I will do my clay wash for now on...just put a conditioner mix on dry hair, wait a while then put the clay mix on top, wait, then rinse...one shower trip. My hair felt so soft and full when I rinsed it out. I have it in plaits now because I wore a wig today. It's still damp and I can't wait to see out it feels completely dry.
I've been using the water from when I cook rice or pasta to make my clay and conditioner mixes. I put a herbal blend in a tea bag and let it soak in the warm pasta/rice water.
I've also been spraying my hair on days I don't water rinse or cowash. It's just distilled water and a few drops of two EOs and Vitamin E. Smells nice.
I trimmed the tips off my plaits again. May do it one more time this month and will be done with trimming for the rest of the year.
I've been using the water from when I cook rice or pasta to make my clay and conditioner mixes. I put a herbal blend in a tea bag and let it soak in the warm pasta/rice water.
I've also been spraying my hair on days I don't water rinse or cowash. It's just distilled water and a few drops of two EOs and Vitamin E. Smells nice.
I trimmed the tips off my plaits again. May do it one more time this month and will be done with trimming for the rest of the year.
Here's an interview of @hairtimes5 discussing the max hydration method with naturalicious.
http://naturalicious.net/blogs/news/38762689-naturalista-spotlight-nicole-the-mhm-method
http://naturalicious.net/blogs/news/38762689-naturalista-spotlight-nicole-the-mhm-method
KiWiStyle
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My hair sucks! Today I felt like a nappy headed fool...sorry I know some hate that word but its how I felt. Sometimes it looks good, other times its Ok and then there's today, smh.
My hair will not act right unless I thoroughly cleanse with shampoo. My hair felt like hard wool today so tomorrow I'll be doing a another cleanse and clay treatment then gel. Fingers crossed that it behaves or else I'll be chopping it off. I can't deal with ugly hair, I'm just way too cute for that!
My hair will not act right unless I thoroughly cleanse with shampoo. My hair felt like hard wool today so tomorrow I'll be doing a another cleanse and clay treatment then gel. Fingers crossed that it behaves or else I'll be chopping it off. I can't deal with ugly hair, I'm just way too cute for that!
Honey Bee
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Cosign.LADIES... If like me you had a great start on mhm and then started getting lazy and skipping stuff or taking on a modified version based on all the positive reviews from other women and realized that you haven't had the results you hoped for... Just go back to basics. Yes even though we are talking 6 hours of time. Do it. That is all
I'm doing my 7 day challenge (finally!) and my hair is popping. I replaced my step 1 (shampoo) with the ol' acv mix and am quite pleased.I only took post cut/ pre wash pics cuz I really was not expecting to be able to post them.
We'll see.
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They posted! Ok, so excuse the mirrors. 
What had happened was... we had a water fight. 
faithVA
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Are you using a basic clay mix of just clay and water? Maybe you just need to get very basic and see what's throwing your results off. And if you are using rhassoul compare that with the calcium bentonite.
Maybe try the acv spray like mshoneybee and see if that helps.
Be patient. The growing out stage is rough for everyone. Cutting it just delays the process. No one likes ugly hair. Try pinning it back or doing a flat twist headband across the front.
KiWiStyle
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I have a clay mix of:
Water
2tbsp. Rhassoul
1tbsp. Calcium Bentonite
1tsp. Of oil
1/4 cup ACV
I recently added 1tsp. per clay because of my hair growth and I don't like runny clay.
There is no way I can flat twist my hair while its this short; that's the problem too I cannot do anything to it. I think I'll regret cutting it but I can't walk around all self conscious either. Does mshoneybee spray the ACV on after she rinse the clay out? I'm wondering if I inadvertently left it out of my mix.
Could yesterday's results be because I tried a different gel and then CW it out when I didn't like it?
faithVA
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Looks really cute. I like the shape.I just tried to get a texture shot, yall... ionno.. I slept without a scarf last night cuz I had a headache and this ain't picked out, fluffed out, nothing, so...
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Mshoneybee is cleansing her hair with diluted acv.
You rinsed out the gel and then used conditioner? What did you do after that? Clay? Or gel? It could definitely be that.
I don't know if your hair is like mine or not. I know that the only time I can do conditioner is when I'm going to twist it up. My hair can not seem to clump or form with conditioner. Not sure why.
KiWiStyle
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Yes, I cowashed the gel out using conditioner and rinsed. My hair seems to have so much potential to be soft and manageable at times, I'm just so tired of it.
Honey Bee
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No, I use it as Step 1.
I might have missed it, but why are you using oil? I don't use it at all, but I imagine it would detract from definition.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
Thanks! I use oil because the original mhm calls for it and in an effort to add weight to my strands in hopes that it'll help hold the coil more. My ends frizz so much even on a good hair day after my kccc dries. I might leave the oil out today to see how it turns out. I'm one year post relaxer and 7 months post BC and I expect more by now.
ETA: I omitted the oil, made it more watery and added honey...so far I'm seeing a very visible difference. The clay is still in but I can see definition and elongation more than before, the clay seems to coat my strands more too. I'm wondering if adding oil to the clay kinda acts like pasta. If you add oil to the pasta water the sauces just slide off instead of adhering to it. Sorry for the strange analogy, I'm a budding at home chef, Lol.
Fingers are crossed for success after I rinse!!!
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faithVA
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Good luck. I don't think you should have added the honey but maybe you will have success with it. Honey swells my strands and they poof versus define. That's why I suggested using a basic clay of just water and clay. Then you can add on.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I'll try it without the honey on Sunday to compare the differences.
Thanks to both you and mshoneybee! I must have been doing something entirely wrong this whole time because my hair felt so soft rinsing. My hair had sheen and I noticable coilong, I used diluted kccc and my hair is GORGEOUS...while wet. Praying for a successful dry wng! I'm almost scared to try it without the honey but I will for the comparison.
faithVA
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There's nothing to be afraid of. If you don't try the basics you won't really understand what your hair is responding to. The more you understand it the more you can adapt it later.
KiWiStyle
Realtor & Foodie
I'll try it without the honey on Sunday to compare the differences.
Thanks to both you and mshoneybee! I must have been doing something entirely wrong this whole time because my hair felt so soft rinsing. My hair had sheen and I noticable coilong, I used diluted kccc and my hair is GORGEOUS...while wet. Praying for a successful dry wng! I'm almost scared tob
Very true!
fluffyforever
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I'm thinking of giving myself a trim tonight, curl by curl, while doing the modified MHM. Since my hair clumps so well with the clay and shows the best length, I should be able to trim while it's curly and make each curl more uniform in length. Has anyone tried this?
I need to clip my old split ends and SSKs off because my ends are getting tangled. I have only trimmed my hair while in twists before by just clipping the end of a twist.
I need to clip my old split ends and SSKs off because my ends are getting tangled. I have only trimmed my hair while in twists before by just clipping the end of a twist.
faithVA
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Sounds wonderful. I would love to do this. I don't have the patience. I have too much hair and too many curls. Perhaps when my hair is APL I can do this.
Please let us know how it goes. It sounds like your ends would be lovely when you finish.
GGsKin
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I agree with you that the clumps make it easier. I dust my head coil by coil. I've done it on defined dry hair, and wet with clay. I stretch the coil and snip wherever it gets thin and straggly (most of the time its wispy millimetres).
The first time round was a labour of love but now it doesn't take me too long with my small head and hair lol.
I'm trying to hold off from dusting so often.
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