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Smiley79 said:
to the low Po ladies,are you liking the acv or the baking soda for your clarifying step?
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I always use the baking soda which I love. I did the ACV once and i didn't like it. I always thought that ACV was for closing the cuticle so it doesn't make sense to me so I don't do it.
 
I've been thinking about a hi po CLT... maybe I could add some SAA so that it can get in while my cuticles are open.

Thoughts?
 
I also prefer the Baking soda...I saw some videos that said that it was not good for the hair but I used it mixed with conditioner and I had no problems with it at all.
 
faithVA said:
Check out dubaidee's blogspot. She gives a recipe for hi po ladies.

http://dubaidee4c.blogspot.com/2014/12/the-max-hydration-method-regime.html
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Here are my recipes for the CLCT

Low Porosity Hair -

1-2 cups Yoghurt
1 Plaintain
1 Banana
1 Avocado
1 Egg
1tbsp ACV
1tbsp Aminos
2 tbsps Honey
2 tbsps Molasses
2 tbsp Baking Soda

High Porosity

1-2 cups Yoghurt
1 Plaintain
1 Banana
1 Avocado
1 Egg
2 tbsps Coconut Vinegar / ACV
2 tbsps Aminos
1 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Molasses
1 tbsp Baking Soda
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Is this what you were pointing me toward?

Oh, new discovery: I *need* to do the CLT every two weeks. I can't play around or stuff starts popping off left and right. :nono:
 
[USER=149048 said:
Honey Bee[/USER];20997847]Is this what you were pointing me toward?

Oh, new discovery: I *need* to do the CLT every two weeks. I can't play around or stuff starts popping off left and right. :nono:
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Yes that is what I was pointing to you too.

She suggest every 2 weeks but she only leaves it on for an hour :yep:
 
^^I'm not sure if it is thicker but my bald spot at my crown is getting better. I think that is just the more frequent washing though.
 
I bit the bullet and bought some Clay. Ill report back as to the difference it makes. Im still doing research on Baking Soda and ACV but the nerd in me makes it think that the BS will open the cuticle, and a slight addition of acv at the end will close the cuticle back up to lock in moisture.
 
[USER said:
atlien11;20998049[/USER]]I bit the bullet and bought some Clay. Ill report back as to the difference it makes. Im still doing research on Baking Soda and ACV but the nerd in me makes it think that the BS will open the cuticle, and a slight addition of acv at the end will close the cuticle back up to lock in moisture.
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What type of clay did you buy?

Are you low porosity? Then BS should work well.

As a low porosity head I make sure not to close my cuticle until after my leave-in is applied. Otherwise it will just sit on the hair. High porosity hair could probably benefit from using acv after the leave-in.

Just make sure what you do matches your porosity.
 
Although I'm happy with my progress, I'm still struggling with step 4 and 5 (as far nailing what method and products work for me best). I had been using the KKNT and KKKC for wash and go's and then I stopped that because my hair looks terrible in W&G since I don't naturally have curly hair. Then I just applied KKNT for step 4 and applied oil for step 5 and just bunned the hair. I tried twists and my hair did not have any definition with that either. smh. My main issue is that since I started this method, I have stopped using combs and I just find it hard for me to adjust to the styling parts of this method because I was always so used to my combs and afro pick for fluffy puffs, etc. I must admit that I am loving my hair since I stop using combs, so I have no regrets, it's just an adjustment for me. I may just make a wig and let my hair chill under that for a while.
 
Back at it again. Mixed VO5, warm water, and BS for step one. Going to let this sit for 45 minutes, then rinse and apply DC/coconut milk mixture and sit under the bonnet for 90 minutes. Then I'll do the clay step (bentonite+fenugreek green tea mix) overnight and water/ACV rinse in the morning before work. Will apply leave-in and seal with Softee mango butter while in the shower, then retwist and bun.

**I put my hair in jumbo twists after the last round and this is what it looked like when I took it down.


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ETA: mixed my homemade DC with the remaining VO5 and hot water instead. Depending on the results, I may need to do this again. It felt like liquid velvet when I applied it.
 
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I have got to wash my hair today. I've had this wng for a week now. If I do wash my hair today, I think I'll put some twists in my hair and wear a hat. I ordered a satin lined cap from slapcap but I havent received it yet. I ordered it last Friday. When I checked the tracking #, it says that it should be here today. I REALLY hope so.
 
Step 1 is marinating under a shower cap and I'm looking forward to finally getting some clay on my head after almost an entire week. I think I'll do the full regimen today and tomorrow.

OASN: Butters n bars is apparently still backed up from black Friday, I still haven't received my shipping confirmation, ugh! I can't stand when vendors ship slow.

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Last night I did a quick abbreviated session. Baking soda for step1, warmed up Tresemme for Step 2 ans then I applied leave in and oil to seal. No gel! :-) that was my wash and go. Sunday I plan to do a Cherry Lola treatment and Steps 2-5. Not sure if I wil use gel. Im on the hunt for a good product for twist outs thats approved.
 
Clay is in and after checking for max...(scratch that)...IMPROVED hydration, I must say I'm pleased! I plan to leave the clay in for 4-5 hours this time.

The front of my hair has never looked this soft and curly, even after starting mhm. Today marks a miles stone. My nape and my bangs always thinned and broke off with relaxers and its proving that these two areas have a looser texture.

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faithVA said:
What type of clay did you buy? Are you low porosity? Then BS should work well. As a low porosity head I make sure not to close my cuticle until after my leave-in is applied. Otherwise it will just sit on the hair. High porosity hair could probably benefit from using acv after the leave-in. Just make sure what you do matches your porosity.
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How do you do that? Do you spray ACV on after the leave/in?
 
HopefulOne said:
How do you do that? Do you spray ACV on after the leave/in?
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It depends on what you are comfortable with. You want to use a product that has a ph between 4 and 5.5.

Most people will just use something like the kinky curl gel which has a ph of 5 to close the cuticle. You can use a very diluted mixture of acv. I think some have used 32 oz of water with I think its 1 tbsp of ACV. Don't quote me on that because I haven't measured and tested it.

Some people use a product with aloe vera.

I have mixed leave-in, water and a little acv to drop the ph of my leave-in.

The gist is that you want to use a product after your leave-in that has a ph of 4 to 5.5 and that are many ways to do that with purchased products, products you make yourself or by adding acv, aloe vera, citric acid etc to products.
 
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faithVA said:
It depends on what you are comfortable with. You want to use a product that has a ph between 4 and 5.5. Most people will just use something like the kinky curl gel which has a ph of 5 to close the cuticle. You can use a very diluted mixture of acv. I think some have used 32 oz with I think its 1 tbsp of water. Don't quote me on that because I haven't measured and tested it. Some people use a product with aloe vera. I have mixed leave-in, water and a little acv to drop the ph of my leave-in. The gist is that you want to use a product after your leave-in that has a ph of 4 to 5.5 and that are many ways to do that with purchased products, products you make yourself or by adding acv, aloe vera, citric acid etc to products.
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Thanks I see what you mean. I use aloe after I rinse my clay. I got it
 
3 weeks since starting the regimen and all I can say is, I can't wait to see what 6,12,etc. weeks of following the regimen strictly will bring! My hair is looking so healthy I can cry! I'm definitely 4b/a and not 4c like I thought and I'm still chopping scab hair.

This pic was taken 1-2 weeks ago.
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KiWiStyle said:
Clay is in and after checking for max...(scratch that)...IMPROVED hydration, I must say I'm pleased! I plan to leave the clay in for 4-5 hours this time.

The front of my hair has never looked this soft and curly, even after starting mhm. Today marks a miles stone. My nape and my bangs always thinned and broke off with relaxers and its proving that these two areas have a looser texture.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
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I agree with the bolded. I see that with my hair as well...much improved. :yep:
 
KiWiStyle said:
3 weeks since starting the regimen and all I can say is, I can't wait to see what 6,12,etc. weeks of following the regimen strictly will bring! My hair is looking so healthy I can cry! I'm definitely 4b/a and not 4c like I thought and I'm still chopping scab hair.

This pic was taken 1-2 weeks ago.
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I am glad you are having a better experience this week.
 
It usually takes me forever to do my hair but I finished the whole regimen in 3 hours including putting in my flat twist :yay:

I used the jessicurl aloeba conditioner which I like. I may repurchase when it's on sale. And I made my clay with just water.

Starting to see more definition in the front with the clay in.

Since I'm busy this weekend I will probably wash on Friday so I don't go over 3 days.
 
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