MHM Hangout

[KiWiStyle]

So I completed day 8 yesterday and used KKCC for step 5. The definition was amazing. Everyone wanted to stick their fingers in my hair to verify I wasn't wearing a kinky curly wig.

The residue the KKCC left behind though.... I'm talking everytime I touch my hair, I have a sticky film on my hands that won't come off without soap. I don't like it at all. It makes me want to run into the bathroom and wash my hair with sulfate shampoo!!! Has anyone else experienced this?

I'm thinking of diluting it slightly the next time or using less although I used very little to begin with because the jar is soooo tiny and sooo expensive. If it still feels sticky to the touch afterwards, I will return to flaxseed gel. The definition isn't as much but it doesn't leave any residue on my hair.

I've also started researching ingredients as I plan to start making my own gel and conditioner very soon.

msbettyboop I use KCCC as well and have noticed a few spots of stickyness. I think too much settled in one area and caked. If you're not doing it already, try rubbing the gel in your hands and evenly distribute in your hair .

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[Smiley79]

Has anyone used the Trader Joe's TT as their overnight DC?

 

[hairtimes5]

You hair will be fine with ACV for step 1. You may just need to use heat with step 2. No need to be terrified. Your cuticles are already closed in step 1. ACV just won't open them up.

Yep I steam for step 2 so my cuticles get opened.

 

[hairtimes5]

Has anyone used the Trader Joe's TT as their overnight DC?

I have many times.

 

[hairtimes5]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

 

[KiWiStyle]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

I agree. In most cases, hydrated hair equals curls IMHO.

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[GGsKin]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

I agree. In most cases, hydrated hair equals curls IMHO.

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I agree with you both.

You know, I think I viewed that same blog the other day. If it is, the lady I think, lived in UAE. In her blog she discusses how she does a '5 step in 1 day' method, where she gives her clients a Cherry Lola Caramel Treatment and does the other steps (minus the clarify of course). She also travelled to London where she did the method on her sister's hair. If it's not the same blog... ok it was really interesting to see the method working for so many hair types.

 

[GGsKin]

P.S I can't believe I got that mutiquote thing 1st time

 

[snoop]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

Thanks for this link! I lurk here (one of the nay-sayers), but I do it on my sons' hair with great results. (Yes, I'm a confused soul). Love seeing how it doesn't take so long to get such beautiful curls, even on 4c hair.

 

[faithVA]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

Thanks for the link. Its good to have more pics to look at.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

That blog spot was awesome! Thank you for posting! I am going to be more hardcore, now and not cheat on the method.

 

[hairtimes5]

I agree with you both.

You know, I think I viewed that same blog the other day. If it is, the lady I think, lived in UAE. In her blog she discusses how she does a '5 step in 1 day' method, where she gives her clients a Cherry Lola Caramel Treatment and does the other steps (minus the clarify of course). She also travelled to London where she did the method on her sister's hair. If it's not the same blog... ok it was really interesting to see the method working for so many hair types.

That's her. And I still can't get the multiquote thing.

 

[aharri23]

Stumbled upon this blog the other day and thought it was pretty interesting. This woman isn't a licensed stylist but she is enthusiastic about MHM and does weekly MHM makeovers on people. What I liked about it is that her "clients" are people with various ethnic backgrounds and hair textures. Makes me think of how some people think those of us who are doing MHM are obsessed with curls, and maybe some are, but I for one am chasing after hydrated hair which is what this woman is trying to teach others.

dubaidee4c.blogspot.com

Thanks, good to see her doing some guys hair too!

 

[aharri23]

For step 1 do you guys rinse your hair before applying the ACV/baking soda? If I apply baking soda and conditioner on an old wash and go I get white balls because the conditioner mixes with the gel from the previous wash and go. If I use ACV I don't get the white balls but for step 2 I get them when I try to apply my DC. I don't know how to fix this other than doing the clay mask first. I also don't add any water to my BS/conditioner mix. I normally do 1/3 cup of conditioner and 2 tbsp. of baking soda then stir it together with a spoon. Will adding water help?

 

[KiWiStyle]

For step 1 do you guys rinse your hair before applying the ACV/baking soda? If I apply baking soda and conditioner on an old wash and go I get white balls because the conditioner mixes with the gel from the previous wash and go. If I use ACV I don't get the white balls but for step 2 I get them when I try to apply my DC. I don't know how to fix this other than doing the clay mask first. I also don't add any water to my BS/conditioner mix. I normally do 1/3 cup of conditioner and 2 tbsp. of baking soda then stir it together with a spoon. Will adding water help?

I always rinse first...no rhyme or reason, it just seems like the right thing to do.

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[faithVA]

For step 1 do you guys rinse your hair before applying the ACV/baking soda? If I apply baking soda and conditioner on an old wash and go I get white balls because the conditioner mixes with the gel from the previous wash and go. If I use ACV I don't get the white balls but for step 2 I get them when I try to apply my DC. I don't know how to fix this other than doing the clay mask first. I also don't add any water to my BS/conditioner mix. I normally do 1/3 cup of conditioner and 2 tbsp. of baking soda then stir it together with a spoon. Will adding water help?

Does it matter that you get white balls during step 1?

I don't rinse before step 1. My mix is really thin. I haven't noticed any white balls.

 

[aharri23]

Does it matter that you get white balls during step 1?

I don't rinse before step 1. My mix is really thin. I haven't noticed any white balls.

It really doesn't, but I would feel more at ease if I could get rid of this problem lol. I tried the original MHM baking soda rinse (6 oz water, 1-2 tbsp baking soda, 1/3 cup of conditioner) a while back and found it to be extremely runny. So I stopped adding water a while back. I may start adding the water again and see how my hair responds.

 

[faithVA]

It really doesn't, but I would feel more at ease if I could get rid of this problem lol. I tried the original MHM baking soda rinse (6 oz water, 1-2 tbsp baking soda, 1/3 cup of conditioner) a while back and found it to be extremely runny. So I stopped adding water a while back. I may start adding the water again and see how my hair responds.

I think it's supposed to be runny.I spritz it on and let it sit.

 

[GGsKin]

For step 1 do you guys rinse your hair before applying the ACV/baking soda? If I apply baking soda and conditioner on an old wash and go I get white balls because the conditioner mixes with the gel from the previous wash and go. If I use ACV I don't get the white balls but for step 2 I get them when I try to apply my DC. I don't know how to fix this other than doing the clay mask first. I also don't add any water to my BS/conditioner mix. I normally do 1/3 cup of conditioner and 2 tbsp. of baking soda then stir it together with a spoon. Will adding water help?

I haven't paid attention at this stage because it really does my matter to me. After either mix has sat on my hair, my hair gets washed so it's all good.
If I do the baking soda clarify, I still mix with water and conditioner. It it very runny but it still has slip.

 

[faithVA]

It really doesn't, but I would feel more at ease if I could get rid of this problem lol. I tried the original MHM baking soda rinse (6 oz water, 1-2 tbsp baking soda, 1/3 cup of conditioner) a while back and found it to be extremely runny. So I stopped adding water a while back. I may start adding the water again and see how my hair responds.

Try doing 4 oz of water instead and see if you like that better. Maybe just decrease the water by 1/2 oz each time until you can find a consistency that you like and one that doesn't leave the white balls. You probably are getting those because you aren't using any water.

Maybe you can try misting your hair with water and then applying your mix if you don't want to rinse. But you need some water somewhere.

 

[faithVA]

That link provided yesterday was very inspiring. It almost inspired me to start doing my hair every 3 days. Almost This weekend though I'm putting my hair away into flat twist extensions for 10 days at a time. I will just steam my hair every 2 to 3 days to keep in moisture. I will do this at least through January.

I need some more growth in the back before I can commit to washing my hair every 3 days. The washing is not a problem. But the style is just too time consuming at this stage. So I will see what growth January brings and hope it is enough.

 

[werenumber2]

I ordered my rhassoul clay and picked up some bottles of Trader Joe's TT and Tresemme conditioners! I'm FINALLY making progress getting this started. All I need to find is some of that Bragg's Liquid Amino.

Do you ladies think it would be ok if I started off the routine doing the original Cherry Lola treatment rather than the Cherry Lola Caramel?

 

[GGsKin]

I ordered my rhassoul clay and picked up some bottles of Trader Joe's TT and Tresemme conditioners! I'm FINALLY making progress getting this started. All I need to find is some of that Bragg's Liquid Amino.

Do you ladies think it would be ok if I started off the routine doing the original Cherry Lola treatment rather than the Cherry Lola Caramel?

I see no problem with that. I didn't do a Cherry Lola Caramel treatment until a few weeks after I'd been doing the regimen. I've read a few people sticking to the original treatment as opposed to the modified one. I've never done the original, but my hair loves the CLCT.

 

[hairtimes5]

That link provided yesterday was very inspiring. It almost inspired me to start doing my hair every 3 days. Almost This weekend though I'm putting my hair away into flat twist extensions for 10 days at a time. I will just steam my hair every 2 to 3 days to keep in moisture. I will do this at least through January.

I need some more growth in the back before I can commit to washing my hair every 3 days. The washing is not a problem. But the style is just too time consuming at this stage. So I will see what growth January brings and hope it is enough.

I've been doing my hair every 3 days but it has taken ALOT of discipline. The results are worth it, my hair is looking better and better. I can understand your reason for waiting though.

OAN, I was in line in the store the other day and this woman turned around and said, "Who did your crochet braids?" I told her that I didn't have crochet braids and that it was my hair. She said oh and rolled her eyes. It was comical

 

[hairtimes5]

I ordered my rhassoul clay and picked up some bottles of Trader Joe's TT and Tresemme conditioners! I'm FINALLY making progress getting this started. All I need to find is some of that Bragg's Liquid Amino.

Do you ladies think it would be ok if I started off the routine doing the original Cherry Lola treatment rather than the Cherry Lola Caramel?

I've never done the caramel one only the original and I got good results.

 

[Smiley79]

I'm so excited ladies...tonight I start my 1st step of the MHM. I'm going to do the PM/AM method and split it in 2 parts. So tonight I'll do the Cherry Lola and cowash/DC overnight.

Can you eventually go back to Non-MHM approved products...I have SOOOO many hair products that I hate to toss away but they are not MHM approved. I do have MHM approved products now though to get me through the initial phase of this method.

 

[faithVA]

I'm so excited ladies...tonight I start my 1st step of the MHM. I'm going to do the PM/AM method and split it in 2 parts. So tonight I'll do the Cherry Lola and cowash/DC overnight.

Can you eventually go back to Non-MHM approved products...I have SOOOO many hair products that I hate to toss away but they are not MHM approved. I do have MHM approved products now though to get me through the initial phase of this method.

Don't toss anything. Just do the regimen and you can decide later after you have been doing the regimen for a while.

 

[aharri23]

Anyone know whats going on with Hello Curly? She said she would have product after Thanksgiving, then said she would have product after christmas. Now her website is down and the facebook page is deleted. Whats up?

 

[trebell]

Does anyone have color? I do this method. But will be coloring my hair to a deep red this Friday. I'm think the first steps (acv or bs) will strip my color. Tia.

 

[faithVA]

Does anyone have color? I do this method. But will be coloring my hair to a deep red this Friday. I'm think the first steps (acv or bs) will strip my color. Tia.

I use color. Are you using semi-permanent? Color your hair after the clay step. I don't think step 1 will strip your hair that much especially with the ratios given. It is the clay that can strip the color from your hair especially if you are using semi-permanent.

You can always try conditioner with castille soap or a cleansing conditioner if you are worried about step 1.