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Completed the full regi for the 1st time since last Thursday today! Including the Cherry Lola the whole thing took 4+ hrs! Of course I had to live my life in between though (pick up kids, after school snacks etc) Now i'm gelled and drying and dreading going out with a wet head to run some errands. It is what it is :) Have a great weekend y'all!
 
I haven't washed since last Friday and don't think I will get a wash in until Sunday. I wet my hair last night and twisted back up with Camille Rose and will wear a twist out for the rest of the weekend.

I may not have any definition but MHM is definitely giving me more moisturized hair. Its been a long time since I have been able to wear twist for a week and then do a twist out after it.

I hope to get back on my every 3 day starting on Sunday.
 
So I ruined my clay results with this stupid conditioner. Im doing it again on Sunday. First I made my clay too thin and didn't make enough but I just said oh well and kept going. I rinsed all the clay out and it basically defrizzed my hair. So I was happy with the results then I used this Annabelle conditioner and my hair frizzed up applying it and it had no slip. Should've used something I knew worked well instead of experimenting.
I'm only doing the clay part of this regimen, I'm posting this here because I don't think there are any other threads discussing clay, if there are I wouldn't know because the search function does not work :/
 
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Anaisin[/USER];21092325]So I ruined my clay results with this stupid conditioner. Im doing it again on Sunday. First I made my clay too thin and didn't make enough but I just said oh well and kept going. I rinsed all the clay out and it basically defrizzed my hair. So I was happy with the results then I used this Annabelle conditioner and my hair frizzed up applying it and it had no slip. Should've used something I knew worked well instead of experimenting.
I'm only doing the clay part of this regimen, I'm posting this here because I don't think there are any other threads discussing clay, if there are I wouldn't know because the search function does not work :/
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Here you go http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=748389

If its a rich/heavy conditioner or a deep conditioner it works best to use it before the clay. Any type of humectant or softening agent in the conditioner can cause frizz.
 
KiWiStyle said:
HopefulOne are your curls more defined than when you don't heat the clay? Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
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Hey KiwiStyle, my curls are always defined no matter what I use so the curls are the same but they feel thicker and look thicker. I co washed again just to test it. My hair still feels and looks thicker with no increase in tangles. I detangled in my usual 30 seconds, sprayed on my aloe but used a different styler to make sure it wasn't the styler that made it thicker. I will report back.
 
HopefulOne said:
Hey KiwiStyle, my curls are always defined no matter what I use so the curls are the same but they feel thicker and look thicker. I co washed again just to test it. My hair still feels and looks thicker with no increase in tangles. I detangled in my usual 30 seconds, sprayed on my aloe but used a different styler to make sure it wasn't the styler that made it thicker. I will report back.
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@HopefulOne, Could you explain what you mean by that? Like, just as an example, not saying your hair looks like this, but are you describing going from thinner, Ramen Noodle-esque curls to thicker, lusher ones? :look: Cuz if so... :scratchch
 
Hair has been braided and baggied since Monday night. I wore my wig this week. I'll wear my hair out this weekend so I completed another wash cycle tonight. Left the BS mix on for about 30 mins. Cowashed and kept the clay on for 4 hrs while I caught up with one of my besties. On washing it out, my hair felt super soft.

I noticed more clumping further up some strands tonight. I need more conditoner (waiting on a delivery). I am down to less than 1 full bottle and I feel on edge. I like knowing I can wash my hair when I want.

Hair is in 4 mini pineapples with a bag and scarf.
 
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HopefulOne said:
We can heat step 2 - deep condition. Would it make sense to beat the clay step as well? What do you think would happen if you heated the clay step.
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HopefulOne When I applied the clay (I have only done the treatment once) I spritzed my head with a little water, put on three shower caps, wrapped my head in saran wrap and went to bed for about 8 hours. When I awoke it was still moist and washed out without any problem. I suppose the plastic created a steam effect.

Not sure if this helps you any.

BTW it has been a full week since I have washed my head ...smh....My hair is just now feeling a little dry, but the curls are still here despite my pulling them apart.. I do spritz in the morning with water and apply a leave in albeit I doubt the spritzing with water is actually lifting the cuticles, but I have been doing this for so long I just can't stop.
 
faithVA said:
I haven't washed since last Friday and don't think I will get a wash in until Sunday. I wet my hair last night and twisted back up with Camille Rose and will wear a twist out for the rest of the weekend. I may not have any definition but MHM is definitely giving me more moisturized hair. Its been a long time since I have been able to wear twist for a week and then do a twist out after it. I hope to get back on my every 3 day starting on Sunday.
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Moisture leads to retention, that's great
 
Honey Bee said:
@HopefulOne, Could you explain what you mean by that? Like, just as an example, not saying your hair looks like this, but are you describing going from thinner, Ramen Noodle-esque curls to thicker, lusher ones? :look: Cuz if so... :scratchch
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My curls weren't like ramen noodles, I don't think. They are definitely thicker after hearing the clay.
I washed again and used a different styler to make sure it wasn't the styler. Same results, for me I will be heating the clay unless I notice a downside which I would report.
 
ljones4521 said:
HopefulOne When I applied the clay (I have only done the treatment once) I spritzed my head with a little water, put on three shower caps, wrapped my head in saran wrap and went to bed for about 8 hours. When I awoke it was still moist and washed out without any problem. I suppose the plastic created a steam effect. Not sure if this helps you any. BTW it has been a full week since I have washed my head ...smh....My hair is just now feeling a little dry, but the curls are still here despite my pulling them apart.. I do spritz in the morning with water and apply a leave in albeit I doubt the spritzing with water is actually lifting the cuticles, but I have been doing this for so long I just can't stop.
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Thanks for the information.
 
Finishing up my regi.

1. Baking soda/VO5 Tea Therapy for 1 hour
2. 4-hour DC with VO5 Tea Therapy/homemade mix/Sally Beauty Honey Almond conditioner.
3. Fenugreek/Green tea rinse
4. Leave-in (VO5, MegaTek, Aloe vera juice, ceramide oil mix)

This is the VO5 I'm using:
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FYI, these gallon-sized containers of shampoo or conditioner are currently $4 when you buy four (original price: $9).


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I just cowashed as I do in between MHM and my hair still felt thicker and I didn't have any tangle issues so I am really happy with this heated clay step. I am due to do the entire treatment tomorrow and I will report how it goes heating the clay again.
 
Duchess007 said:
Finishing up my regi. 1. Baking soda/VO5 Tea Therapy for 1 hour 2. 4-hour DC with VO5 Tea Therapy/homemade mix/Sally Beauty Honey Almond conditioner. 3. Fenugreek/Green tea rinse 4. Leave-in (VO5, MegaTek, Aloe vera juice, ceramide oil mix) This is the VO5 I'm using: FYI, these gallon-sized containers of shampoo or conditioner are currently $4 when you buy four (original price: $9).
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Is the V05 approved for MHM? I would love to use if it is.
 
A friend of mine is doing the MHM after I talked it up to her. She's asked me about straight hairs- in her otherwise 4c hair- that persist throughout treatment. They disappear and coil up when dry. She's been doing MHM for about 2 weeks with approved products. This pic is during the cherry Lola treatment. Is this something she should worry about, like heat damage, or is this something that's likely to disappear with time and hydration?
(When she started, I suggested she join LHCF but she hasn't yet)

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Is the V05 approved for MHM? I would love to use if it is.
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Unfortunately, it's got propylene glycol about halfway down the ingredients so it's not. I believe the issue with glycerin and derivatives has to do with them causing moisture to be pulled out of hair if the ambient environment is drier. FYI- the various VO5 products have different ingredients.

Here's a side-by-side, for comparison:


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Duchess007 said:
Unfortunately, it's got propylene glycol about halfway down the ingredients so it's not. I believe the issue with glycerin and derivatives has to do with them causing moisture to be pulled out of hair if the ambient environment is drier. FYI- the various VO5 products have different ingredients. Here's a side-by-side, for comparison:
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Thanks for the info, halfway down is far enough for me I will use this for my step 1. If I can't find the tea one I will look for another V05 with pretty good ingrdients. I like the price point on V05.
 
My itching has stopped since I started massaging my scalp with my JBCO mix. Tomorrow is wash day and a little apprehensive about using baking soda again even though I'm only using 1 teaspoon. Picking up my Castile soap and ph strips tomorrow evening! Yah!

Sent from my iPad using LHCF
 
By the way, can white people try mhm? My German friend has very curly frizzy hair and wonders if this will work for her. I told her I'd ask....:)

Sent from my iPad using LHCF
 
What is ramen noodle hair. I have heard the term but I don't know what it means. I am wondering if I have it because my curl are so defined.
 
I recall reading that the approved products list had supporting black owned businesses in mind. Does anyone know if there are any nonblack companies on the list? I'm wondering if there are other botanical/all natural product lines out there but because they aren't black owned, they didn't make the list.

Today I bought Oyin Greg juice and the only bad ingredient is vegetable glycerin and its 8th on the list.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF
 
Completed full regi today...CLT, My Honey Child, Rhassoul clay mixed with warm tap water, a tbs of raw honey and a splash of ACV followed by diluted KKKT and Goddess Curls gel. Shrinkage is the devil but I'm retaining. Here's my hair ball

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Duchess007 said:
Finishing up my regi.

1. Baking soda/VO5 Tea Therapy for 1 hour
2. 4-hour DC with VO5 Tea Therapy/homemade mix/Sally Beauty Honey Almond conditioner.
3. Fenugreek/Green tea rinse
4. Leave-in (VO5, MegaTek, Aloe vera juice, ceramide oil mix)

This is the VO5 I'm using:

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FYI, these gallon-sized containers of shampoo or conditioner are currently $4 when you buy four (original price: $9).

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Whoops-

5. Sealed with shea mix.

Post-regi pics:

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Did a baking soda wash
DC with Naturelle Growth Marshmallow conditoner
Sitting now with Bentonite Clay (can't wait for my container to finish so I can try Rhassoul)
Than I'm going to air dry my hair about 75%, moisturize, seal and then twist

Loving how my hair has turned around and grown!!! I am going to return back to doing more frequent co-washes between my MHM. I am doing the entire 5 steps once a week and a couple of cowashes in between. This has been working the best for me...I have seen the difference when I do it more or less.

Off to go rinse out the clay...Night, nIght!
 
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