MHM Hangout

[msbettyboop]

You may want to just lay off the baking soda all together. Unless you were using too much or not watering it down enough, your scalp shouldn't be itching. It's very possible that as you switch up step 1, the ghassoul may work better for you. What are you using for step 2?

I only use 1 tablespoon as it is and it's definitely watered down a lot. I'm going to try with 1tsp and warm water two more times and if I'm still itching, I'm kicking baking soda to the curb.

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[faithVA]

msbettyboop[/USER];21079973]I only use 1 tablespoon as it is and it's definitely watered down a lot. I'm going to try with 1tsp and warm water two more times and if I'm still itching, I'm kicking baking soda to the curb.

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Ok good. I think 1 tbsp is too much. After the first week, I dropped down to 2 tsp which made a difference.

If you need some relief from itching, make a very diluted mix of acv and just spritz your scalp before your clay. It works like magic in adjusting your scalp ph. The itching is letting you know the ph of your mix is too high. That's why the ph strips are definitely good to have.

 

[trebell]

Your second picture is freaking me out. Is there a door affixed between your head or it's just my phone?

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It does look like the door is in the middle of her head.

Lol Lol. A wig is on the towel holder.

 

[msbettyboop]

Rose water is made from distiller water, right?

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[Lisa]

I forgot to report I did the MHM on Sunday (all steps) and I smoothed the hair more when I put in the clay. It didn't tangle as much this time but it was still dry. I can tell you that after I rinsed out the clay my hair felt coated. Even after the leave in it felt coated (and a little thicker).

I washed again today. I skipped the clay but it still feels coated. But it is very SOFT!!

 

[atlien11]

I think i am going to use shampoo tomorrow as my first step, followed by the Trader Joes conditioner. i was a little too heavy handed with my Annabelle Perfect Blend products on my last wash and my hair was super greasy. I need to make sure i start with a clean slate and wash all the extra shea butter out. APB is probably good for a DC but not for the leave-in with MHM. Going back to Giovanni's Direct.

Also i skipped the clay step and could tell a difference. My hair was more "poofy". I am enjoying experimenting with MHM.

Oh also, i am not detangling til the end (leave in step). I normally detangle throughout but I want to try and get away from doing this esp if i plan on washing every 2-3 days.

Happy Hair growing!

 

[Lisa]

My hair was soft but my ends were rough so I got a little scissor happy!

Look at those awful ends!!! No wonder my hair tangled with the clay I've been bad (insert lazy) about getting rid of those straggly ends!

I'm only 8 months almost 9 months post so I have a long way to go but it is past time for me to start getting rid of those relaxed (thin & split) ends.

I bet my rollerset will hold a curl now

 

[GGsKin]

Well good riddance to bad ends Lisa. When I initailly saw that pic I thought surely ALL those ends weren't bad! But I realise you are 'de-laxing', so okay

 

[KiWiStyle]

KiWiStyle is training to host It was going to be a surprise

HMMMMM?!?

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[KiWiStyle]

My scalp itching over the last week has been insane which I've determined is because the baking soda is drying out my scalp. I've decided to start oiling my scalp inbetween washes every evening with my JBCO mix. I'm also going to reduce baking soda to 1 tsps and ordered Castile soap.

I tried my now European clay yesterday and the tangling was greatly reduced so the ghassoul was definitely causing tangling. I have 5 jars though so I will have to find a way to make it work. Will be mixing with the now clay going forward.

I guess the hair loss was from ghassoul tangling my hair. I also think I'm imagining over moisturised hair. Have a cherry lola treatment this weekend for a quick protein fix just in case.

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I wondered how the European clay works...may have to grab a jar the next time I'm in whole foods.

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[KiWiStyle]

I'm going this morning for a 1" cut and a lining! Short hair, don't care!

I'm going to do the regimen with BS for the next week, completing it every 2-3 days and making the mix with only 2 tsp of BS this time.

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[hairtimes5]

Anyone not wet their hair on 2nd and 3rd day hair? I woke up today and decided not to wet my hair, but just fluff and I got bigger but a still defined fro. It also has more of a natural shape because I slept on it and whatnot.

I can go without wetting mine and lots of times I do but I pineapple at night and sometimes my hair doesn't want to fall all the way down so I spritz to make it drop. But I like the look of mines when I don't rewet it.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Weeelll, about that hair cut. She cut waaaay too much hair and now there is nothing to coil or curl so imma be MIA for a few weeks while I grow some hair. I'm still cute but you can see plenty of scalp...especially if I try to manipulate coils. My husband is going to kill me when he sees it, not looking forward to that conversation.

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[hairtimes5]

Used castile, conditioner and water mix for step 1 last night. Left if on for about 10 mins and it felt slightly straw like upon rinsing. This hasn't happened before so I'm thinking may need to recover from the CLT and acv fiasco I had last weekend. I think I'm going to lay off the acv and bs for the next 2 washes and just use shampoo. I put my hair in two flat twists and called it a day, I'm getting tired of wng's.

Question, is it possible for low po hair to change to normal porosity?

 

[aharri23]

Used castile, conditioner and water mix for step 1 last night. Left if on for about 10 mins and it felt slightly straw like upon rinsing. This hasn't happened before so I'm thinking may need to recover from the CLT and acv fiasco I had last weekend. I think I'm going to lay off the acv and bs for the next 2 washes and just use shampoo. I put my hair in two flat twists and called it a day, I'm getting tired of wng's.

Question, is it possible for low po hair to change to normal porosity?

I think it is possible if you dye your hair. Also as your hair gets longer it could change also due to the strands being older? I'm not 100% sure

 

[faithVA]

Weeelll, about that hair cut. She cut waaaay too much hair and now there is nothing to coil or curl so imma be MIA for a few weeks while I grow some hair. I'm still cute but you can see plenty of scalp...especially if I try to manipulate coils. My husband is going to kill me when he sees it, not looking forward to that conversation.

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Your hair will be back in no time. But now you can just cowash and go and enjoy your short curt.

 

[faithVA]

hairtimes5[/USER];21083937]Used castile, conditioner and water mix for step 1 last night. Left if on for about 10 mins and it felt slightly straw like upon rinsing. This hasn't happened before so I'm thinking may need to recover from the CLT and acv fiasco I had last weekend. I think I'm going to lay off the acv and bs for the next 2 washes and just use shampoo. I put my hair in two flat twists and called it a day, I'm getting tired of wng's.

Question, is it possible for low po hair to change to normal porosity?

You really don't need to let the castille soap and conditioner sit on your hair. The castille soap is like a shampoo so you just want to use the mix just like you would a shampoo; rinse, wash, rinse. The conditioner just helps to buffer the castille soap so it isn't so harsh.

It's possible for lo po to change to normal but that is very rare. Even if you do something to your hair to make it normal porosity, the hair growing in will be low porosity.

I color my hair with a permanent color and my hair is still low porosity

 

[nycutiepie]

I'm checking in and I've been monitoring the BS concerns. I use it every time I do a session and I've had zero problems. I only use about 1.5 teaspoons mixed with TJTT and water so perhaps it's because I'm not overdoing it.

I mixed Now Red Clay with Bentonite for last night's session and I did not have as good a result as when I use pure Bentonite. I didn't have as many curls and clumps. I'm going to purchase and try the rhassoul to see what happens there. I have not put a comb in my hair since starting MHM and I detangle a little during all steps. I wear a wig so I'm not doing wng but the best thing about this method for me is that I have zero breakage, minimal shedding and zero tangling. I also started using Njoy Oil about 4x per week so I'm hoping to get some good growth.

 

[Cattypus1]

Weeelll, about that hair cut. She cut waaaay too much hair and now there is nothing to coil or curl so imma be MIA for a few weeks while I grow some hair. I'm still cute but you can see plenty of scalp...especially if I try to manipulate coils. My husband is going to kill me when he sees it, not looking forward to that conversation. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

I'm sorry that happened to you...yes, girl, I know you're still cute! It's just hair, it grows back--hubby will be fine.

 

[aharri23]

Did the full MHM today (Cherry lola, DC, clay, leave-in, gel) got another good wash and go. My wash and goes are more defined now that I am applying my leave-in in small sections instead of one big glob. Who knew such a small thing would improve my hair this much. I don't think its a fluke either because this is the 4th time doing this

EDIT: I posted a picture on my instagram if anyone is curious ambitiousaaron

 

[HopefulOne]

Weeelll, about that hair cut. She cut waaaay too much hair and now there is nothing to coil or curl so imma be MIA for a few weeks while I grow some hair. I'm still cute but you can see plenty of scalp...especially if I try to manipulate coils. My husband is going to kill me when he sees it, not looking forward to that conversation. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

I know you are still cute but sorry you had a bad experience. Remember that this too shall pass.

 

[HopefulOne]

I'm checking in and I've been monitoring the BS concerns. I use it every time I do a session and I've had zero problems. I only use about 1.5 teaspoons mixed with TJTT and water so perhaps it's because I'm not overdoing it. I mixed Now Red Clay with Bentonite for last night's session and I did not have as good a result as when I use pure Bentonite. I didn't have as many curls and clumps. I'm going to purchase and try the rhassoul to see what happens there. I have not put a comb in my hair since starting MHM and I detangle a little during all steps. I wear a wig so I'm not doing wng but the best thing about this method for me is that I have zero breakage, minimal shedding and zero tangling. I also started using Njoy Oil about 4x per week so I'm hoping to get some good growth.

This is how I feel about the method, it keeps me from tangling and SSKs. I am with MHM for the long run.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Your hair will be back in no time. But now you can just cowash and go and enjoy your short curt.

I know you are still cute but sorry you had a bad experience. Remember that this too shall pass.

I'm sorry that happened to you...yes, girl, I know you're still cute! It's just hair, it grows back--hubby will be fine.

Thanks ladies...I'm a little disappointed but I know it'll grow back to the length I want it in 3-4 weeks and my scalp will be fully covered in less time than that. I'm so glad these problems are ha ppening now in hat weather, Lol.

 

[KiWiStyle]

This is how I feel about the method, it keeps me from tangling and SSKs. I am with MHM for the long run.

I had a ton of single strand knots before I cut my hair today. I'm wondering if there is something I can do to my hair while its growing back. Maybe completing steps 1,2,4&5 only. I might As well continue to work hard to hydrate my hair as its growing out my scalp.

 

[msbettyboop]

So I did the protective princess regimen today and tried my Bentley original conditioner and used rose water to mix my stuff. Turned out much better with defined curls. I deferred a little from PP regimen though by washing out the conditioner after steaming, applying KCKT followed by gel and almond oil. So is this type of hair loss at par for everyone else? This is all the hair from start to finish.

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[discodumpling]

Hi MHM Ladies!
Still loving this regi...#it's2damneasy! However I was wondering about the effects of permanent colour. Historically Black dye has been thought to be beneficial (thats what I keep telling myself) and i'm soooooo tired of my 2 toned hair! Is anybody out there having success with freshly dyed (specially BLACK) hair and MHM? Besides upping my DC sessions anyother helpful tips??

Oh and i'm maintaining my wash n goes with a little bit of Lustrasilk Curl activator. Keeps my curls soft and pliable...a little dab will do ya!

 

[discodumpling]

So I did the protective princess regimen today and tried my Bentley original conditioner and used rose water to mix my stuff. Turned out much better with defined curls. I deferred a little from PP regimen though by washing out the conditioner after steaming, applying KCKT followed by gel and almond oil. So is this type of hair loss at par for everyone else? This is all the hair from start to finish.

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The more I do this regi the less hair I lose at each wash and styling session. Some folks shed and break more than others though.

 

[ljones4521]

Ok good. I think 1 tbsp is too much. After the first week, I dropped down to 2 tsp which made a difference.

If you need some relief from itching, make a very diluted mix of acv and just spritz your scalp before your clay. It works like magic in adjusting your scalp ph. The itching is letting you know the ph of your mix is too high. That's why the ph strips are definitely good to have.

FaithVA,

Please clarify. Are we supposed to use ph strips during step 1? If so, what ph are we shooting for?
Is there ever an opportunity to use aloe vera water with this method ( I just purchased a gallon and hate to throw it out).

FYI: I am low porosity.

Thanks

 

[Duchess007]

Did the regimen last night. Used OGX knockoff I found at Dollar Tree for my DC. It was nice and slippy, but not super moisturizing. I wanted to use it alone so I could review it properly, but now I know it needs to be amped up with additional moisturizing ingredients. It has glyceryl high in the ingredients, so I'll need to account for that if I use it again.



ETA Spa Haus VS OGX

 

[HopefulOne]

Hi MHM Ladies! Still loving this regi...#it's2damneasy! However I was wondering about the effects of permanent colour. Historically Black dye has been thought to be beneficial (thats what I keep telling myself) and i'm soooooo tired of my 2 toned hair! Is anybody out there having success with freshly dyed (specially BLACK) hair and MHM? Besides upping my DC sessions anyother helpful tips?? Oh and i'm maintaining my wash n goes with a little bit of Lustrasilk Curl activator. Keeps my curls soft and pliable...a little dab will do ya!

I dyed my hair black with permanent color myself about 4 weeks ago. I used L'Oreal soft black or something like that and it went fine. It didn't interfere with my results from MHM and MHM has not faded the dye yet and I do all the steps faithfully every three days. I am 3c and APL. I will say that I left the dye on a little longer than the directions called for.