MHM Hangout

[GGsKin]

Took my hair down and washed and trimmed on Friday. I used diluted shampoo with a little BS to clarify my hair, then I DC with Aubrey Organics WC. I clay washed with a mix of rhassoul and sodium bentonite and shingled with a mix of flaxseed gel and Kinky Curly custard. Today is day 3 hair.

 

[Guinan]

I forgot to add that so far I haven't noticed any changes to my hair color since using the clay. That was the main reason for my apprehension in using the clay.

 

[faithVA]

Did another round of TVO. I think I see a little more curl but not sure. I do the full treatment on Wednesday/Thursday so I will see if there is any change.

 

[Southernbella.]

So I didn't make it through the 7 days before I modified my regimen. It was just too time consuming. I found myself planning my days around the mhm and couldn't do it anymore.

Our new regimen consists of steps 3-5. Clay, leave-in and gel. So far, so good. I forgot to take pics of day 4 but I will on day 5, probably tomorrow.

 

[faithVA]

Tonight I'm going to do or start the 2nd full round of TVO. Right now I'm doing an Olaplex treatment to see if it helps since I color my hair. After I rinse out the Olaplex I will do a cowash with the TVO Apple Cowash and then put in the Carmeltini. I will probably do an overnight since it is already getting late. I will do the mud and the rest of the steps in the morning.

I can tell it is winter. My scalp is craving water every 2 days.

 

[GreenEyedJen]

I don't think I ever came back in here after my initial post, but I have been MHMing. I have gotten sooooooo many compliments on my hair since starting this. It's unbelievable! It makes me feel great about my hair!

However, I'm getting crazy tangles sometimes. For the most part my hair is very defined and beautiful, but if I do get a knot, it's MASSIVE. I don't like the results when I braid or twist my hair after doing this method; I only like it for WNGs so I'm not sure how to avoid these crazy tangles.

 

[faithVA]

Finished my 2nd full round with the TVO. The best part about it for me so far is that it makes my hair so much more manageable. My hair still has incredible shrinkage but I can still manipulate it into a style. I was able to get my back into a banana clip bun on wet hair. Usually I have to stretch it until it is dry and then I can do it.

Still waiting to see if there is more definition. I see definition in my longer areas. I plan to give it until the end of February before I draw any conclusions. I did pinkecubes and dubaidees method for over 6 months with no results so it wouldn't be fair to TVO to judge it on 2 weeks worth of data.

 

[GGsKin]

Merry Christmas Everyone.

I washed my hair tonight so it can be fresh for Christmas. It was feeling really dry, and I'm thinking along with the cold weather, maybe it was the flaxseed gel in the mix.

I rinsed my hair then did a commercial protein DC followed by moisture DC. I then applied my clay mix (hibiscus tea, water, rhassoul, c.bentonite and silk amino acids). I went in and really separated and stretched my clumps from the roots down.

After rinsing and oiling my ends with sunflower oil, I applied diluted KCCC. Hopefully it won't feel so dry.

 

[GGsKin]

...so my hair really hates stylers with any kind of protein. I think I can confirm it was the flaxseed gel that had my hair feeling hard- even though I mixed it with the KCCC. Today (day 2) my hair is soft and relatively more defined than it has been earlier this week.
I'm gonna stock up on some of the Kinky Curly Custard today after I eat my Christmas ham and salt beef for breakfast. These things do me right.

 

[Guinan]

Doing MHM today. Doing the full reggie; except the ACV. I plan on DCing overnight and doing a wng tomorrow with FSG. I will be using the rhassoul clay again. I trying to decide if I want to mix the clay with the ACV. Last time I mixed it with water.

I want to get back into doing MHM everyday for 7days in the month. Almost like the inversion method. I might try to coincide them together. It was so much easier to do MHM in the summer.

 

[GGsKin]

Doing MHM today. Doing the full reggie; except the ACV. I plan on DCing overnight and doing a wng tomorrow with FSG. I will be using the rhassoul clay again. I trying to decide if I want to mix the clay with the ACV. Last time I mixed it with water.

I want to get back into doing MHM everyday for 7days in the month. Almost like the inversion method. I might try to coincide them together. It was so much easier to do MHM in the summer.

It's funny because it's he other way around for me. I tend to get busy with MHM in the winter months. I get super lazy in the summer- the sun must make me basudi and lethargic.

OAN: I kind of mad that flaxseed gel doesn't work for me. Its not a total waste though. At least I can use up the rest making some batches for my friend- her hair responds well to it.

 

[Guinan]

I FINALLY wash my hair today. I was supposed to do it yesterday but I was being super lazy. I rinsed my hair with water thoroughly but it still felt coated due to the shea butter. I was praying that the clay would clean my hair. Y'all, I am absolutely loving this rhassoul clay. Today I mixed it with water and ACV and it cleaned my hair and scalp very nicely. It also left my curls popping. I am currently DCing with diluted tressume and I plan on DCing overnight.

BTW, I left the clay/ACV in my hair for about 25mins. I also made some FSG with peppermint oil.

If this site works I'll try to edit this post so that I can upload pics of my hair after the clay rinse.

 

[faithVA]

I did a clay wash, protein treatment and then the tvo. Definitely seeing more curl definition. I need to stay on my protein treatment schedule.

Even though I had more curls it was just a fro. I would have to make sure I got my hair done first thing in the morning so it could dry by the evening. Otherwise I think it would shrink too much if I go to sleep on it while its wet.

I will see if I gain more curl definition over the next few weeks. I purchased some more tvo products because I'm so heavy handed.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I FINALLY wash my hair today. I was supposed to do it yesterday but I was being super lazy. I rinsed my hair with water thoroughly but it still felt coated due to the shea butter. I was praying that the clay would clean my hair. Y'all, I am absolutely loving this rhassoul clay. Today I mixed it with water and ACV and it cleaned my hair and scalp very nicely. It also left my curls popping. I am currently DCing with diluted tressume and I plan on DCing overnight.

BTW, I left the clay/ACV in my hair for about 25mins. I also made some FSG with peppermint oil.

If this site works I'll try to edit this post so that I can upload pics of my hair after the clay rinse.

@pelohello did you use the clay/ACV to cleanse after the water rinse? I use whipped shea butter weekly and clarify monthly but I'm starting to think my regimen is not sufficient although my hair is growing like weeds still.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm going to finally do a clay treatment but need to do a protein too, what's the best order to do it for best results??

 

[faithVA]

I'm going to finally do a clay treatment but need to do a protein too, what's the best order to do it for best results??

I do my clay first so my hair is product free and then my protein. I make my clay very basic, just clay, water and a little acv. I will condition afterwards if needed.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Thank you!

 

[Guinan]

@pelohello did you use the clay/ACV to cleanse after the water rinse? I use whipped shea butter weekly and clarify monthly but I'm starting to think my regimen is not sufficient although my hair is growing like weeds still.

Yes. I water rinsed my hair thoroughly and then I applied my clay mixture. I use raw shea butter and sometimes water rinsing isn't enough to rid my hair of the shea butter.

 

[GGsKin]

I'm going to finally do a clay treatment but need to do a protein too, what's the best order to do it for best results??

When I use conditioner, I always do my clay last, so my hair is left defined.

That being said, I washed my hair today (same clay mix as Thursday night) and decided to use a really diluted Kinky Curly Knot Today after my clay. I left it to steam in while I showered. Then I wet my hair under the shower and applied diluted gel. If my hair looks good when it dries, I will continue with this. I'm hoping the heavy dilution and lack of co-washing will reap different results from earlier in my regimen.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Yes. I water rinsed my hair thoroughly and then I applied my clay mixture. I use raw shea butter and sometimes water rinsing isn't enough to rid my hair of the shea butter.

Thanks you! I don't see too many of us using Raw Shea Butter so it sparks my interest when someone mentions it in their regimen with success. I've been using it for months with great success so for now it stays.

 

[KiWiStyle]

When I use conditioner, I always do my clay last, so my hair is left defined.

That being said, I washed my hair today (same clay mix as Thursday night) and decided to use a really diluted Kinky Curly Knot Today after my clay. I left it to steam in while I showered. Then I wet my hair under the shower and applied diluted gel. If my hair looks good when it dries, I will continue with this. I'm hoping the heavy dilution and lack of co-washing will reap different results from earlier in my regimen.

Thanks! I don't worry much about definition anymore, I lost that battle a while ago, lol. I twist it up and cover with scarves and hats until Spring so I'll probably revisit the gel curl defining regimen then.

 

[LavenderMint]

Just ordered my Komaza analysis and consultation. I'm excited to see what comes of this. My plan is to use the information to help me decide whether I want to try the TVO package.
I've been archive diving on The Natural Haven blog and decided to give oils a second chance. Last night, I coated my ends with olive oil, slapped a plastic cap on and went to bed. This morning I detangled with a warm water rinse. My hair looked better dry than wet but it was the easiest, quickest (40 min. is way quicker than usual) detangle I've ever done, with the shed hairs literally slithering out. I may try this again. (of course it probably helps that I've had a plastic cap and a bonnet on my head since Friday)
Sunday is going to be a long wash day: clarifying shampoo (1x a month), conditioner & warm dryer, detangle, clay rinse, leave-in & maybe oil then gel. Twists (and stretch on loc loops) for the week.

 

[HopefulOne]

I just want to give credit to TVO Low Porosity products. I am 3c between APL and BSL and I love these products. I have most of the products and they are great. I dont need to use a lot and they make detangling so easy. I don't need definition but these products are moisturizing which I do need. I have the mud mask on right now. I hope this line gets support so it can stay in business. I am not a troll check my previous posts. I just want to make sure everyone knows about these products because I want this line to succeed for selfish reasons

 

[aharri23]

Nice to see everyone still going strong! I have mastered my WnG to look like it did during Max Hydration so I probably wont be returning back to this method. I'm super lazy now that my hair is long and I don't have time to mix cherry lolas and clay treatments on the regular. It was a fun for a while in 2015 though.

Also shea moisture apparently has a low porosity product line..anyone tried?

 

[Guinan]

Decided to go ahead and wash my hair. I got my clay mixed with water and ACV on my hair. Next i will use sum protein and then DC overnight.

 

[Guinan]

Nice to see everyone still going strong! I have mastered my WnG to look like it did during Max Hydration so I probably wont be returning back to this method. I'm super lazy now that my hair is long and I don't have time to mix cherry lolas and clay treatments on the regular. It was a fun for a while in 2015 though.

Also shea moisture apparently has a low porosity product line..anyone tried?

What's ur reggie now?

 

[aharri23]

What's ur reggie now?

1. Shampoo or Co-Wash (with cleansing conditioner)

2. Apply rinse out conditioner, and finger detangle then rinse

3. After stepping out the shower I apply SM curl enhancing smoothie or a leave in all over my head without sectioning and smooth it through. By this point my hair is wet but not dripping anymore.

4. Apply a gel (Ecostyler, Wetline, etc) in sections.

- If im using shampoo I normally DC after in the shower with the steam
- I recently started using the smoothie instead of regular conditioners as a leave in. The smoothie provides more moisture and less flaking for me, along with better definition. I'm not sure why this happens, but it works better than using a regular conditioner under a gel
- I don't re-wet my hair with a spray bottle when im applying products, my hair doesn't need to be soaking wet.
- I shampoo once a week, and co-wash every 2-3 days inbetween the shampoos

I'm going to do a video soon on my youtube channel, if you're interested the link is in my signature so you can subscribe!

 

[Theresamonet]

I'm just noticing that the Tresseme (un)done that I've been using contains one of the "no-no" ingredients.

amidopropyl Betaine , Sodium Chloride , Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract , Fragrance , Citric Acid , Tetrasodium EDTA , DMDM Hydantoin , Polyquaternium-10 , PPG-9 , Methylchloroisothiazolinone , Methylisothiazolinon

I thought this one was 100%.

 

[faithVA]

I'm just noticing that the Tresseme (un)done that I've been using contains one of the "no-no" ingredients.






I thought this one was 100%.

Have they changed the ingredients lately?

 

[faithVA]

I'm just noticing that the Tresseme (un)done that I've been using contains one of the "no-no" ingredients.






I thought this one was 100%.

Have they changed the ingredients lately?