MHM Hangout

[Guinan]

Can I do the MHM method and then bun?
Does any one know how it will dry if I bun and tie down?

it will take longer for your hair to dry if u bun.

 

[Cattypus1]

I just did the regimen and omitted the leavein. My hair was more defined but not much more. This is my very wet hair: In fact, after I rinsed the clay my hair already seemed more frizzy than other times. I think using the coconut milk may have caused my clay to be less effective because my hair felt different in a bad way and more frizzy. Unfortunately I made a whole cup of it so I'll have to use it until its gone so I'll be using it every other day until. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Hey, KiWiStyle...I used coconut milk the other day and had the exact same experience. My hair actually felt like protein overload. I thought it was me so I was thinking of trying it again maybe this weekend. I did not like the coconut milk.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey, KiWiStyle...I used coconut milk the other day and had the exact same experience. My hair actually felt like protein overload. I thought it was me so I was thinking of trying it again maybe this weekend. I did not like the coconut milk.

I wondered about the protein issue beforehand but I kept reading and hearing how moisturizing it is. I made the mistake and made a whole cup so I'll have to use it all uo and DC overnight afterwards. I really hope I don't have a setback so I'll be in full monitor mode. I guess this is why the original recipe calls for water. I know you said you planned to half the recipe, I know you're glad you did.

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[Evolving78]

Hey ladies! I want to join in for the BS Reggie, but I still haven't gotten the clay yet. I have the grapeseed oil. I want to just focus only on that spot.

 

[aharri23]

I wondered about the protein issue beforehand but I kept reading and hearing how moisturizing it is. I made the mistake and made a whole cup so I'll have to use it all uo and DC overnight afterwards. I really hope I don't have a setback so I'll be in full monitor mode. I guess this is why the original recipe calls for water. I know you said you planned to half the recipe, I know you're glad you did.

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I'm not sure if coconut milk has more protein than regular whole milk, but I haven't had a problem using whole milk (except for yesterday with the rhassoul) I'm not sure who recommended using coconut milk, but initally when I brought it up I was talking about plain whole milk from a cow. If LP hair is sensitive to coconut oil I assume it would be the same for coconut milk.

 

[faithVA]

Hey ladies! I want to join in for the BS Reggie, but I still haven't gotten the clay yet. I have the grapeseed oil. I want to just focus only on that spot.

Hey shortdub78. Welcome. You can start the regimen and add the clay when you get it. What do you mean you just want to focus only on that spot?

 

[Evolving78]

Hey shortdub78. Welcome. You can start the regimen and add the clay when you get it. What do you mean you just want to focus only on that spot?

I would like to do the treatment on my most resistant area and where my bald spot is. I will be in trouble using ACV all over my hair or Baking soda.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hey ladies! I want to join in for the BS Reggie, but I still haven't gotten the clay yet. I have the grapeseed oil. I want to just focus only on that spot.

Welcome shortdub78! I'm sorry you're dealing with hair loss, I'm sure doing the bald spot regimen can help.

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[KiWiStyle]

I'm not sure if coconut milk has more protein than regular whole milk, but I haven't had a problem using whole milk (except for yesterday with the rhassoul) I'm not sure who recommended using coconut milk, but initally when I brought it up I was talking about plain whole milk from a cow. If LP hair is sensitive to coconut oil I assume it would be the same for coconut milk.

I used the coconut milk and I have no one to blame but myself. I had no idea I was sensitive to coconut oil until now, Lol.

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[faithVA]

I used the coconut milk and I have no one to blame but myself. I had no idea I was sensitive to coconut oil until now, Lol.

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I didn't realize you didn't know. I should have said something. Next time I will pay more attention when you mention something.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I didn't realize you didn't know. I should have said something. Next time I will pay more attention when you mention something.

Lol, thanks...that nice of you to save me from myself. When I was relaxed I used coconut oil all the time, it was a staple in my regimen. Well you learn something every day.

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[KiWiStyle]

Does anyone know how to repair protein overload? I cw last night with Tressemme naturals and rinsed this morning. My hair still doesn't feel right, it feels hard.

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[faithVA]

Does anyone know how to repair protein overload? I cw last night with Tressemme naturals and rinsed this morning. My hair still doesn't feel right, it feels hard.

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You just need a good deep conditioning. Do you have any other conditioners? Do your step 1 and then deep condition of with heat for 45;minutes. It will get better.

I wouldn't use the rest of that coconut clay mix you made. Just trash it and start all over. It's not worth it.

 

[GGsKin]

I suspected the coconut milk would have protein but because I needed a bit of protein (I was also did a CLCT that cycle) , I was happy to give it a try (after trying the whole milk). I think it helped me.

 

[KiWiStyle]

You just need a good deep conditioning. Do you have any other conditioners? Do your step 1 and then deep condition of with heat for 45;minutes. It will get better.

I wouldn't use the rest of that coconut clay mix you made. Just trash it and start all over. It's not worth it.

Thanks faithVA! I was just sitting here thinking, I have to throw all this clay out.

I think all of my old onditioners have protein in it.

Will any of these work?

Deva Curl One Condition
SM Manuka Honey & Mafura oil intensive hydration masque
Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong (bamboo)
Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture
Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Butter conditioner
Kanechom Karite Butter (Shea Butter) (Dominican product)

I love pointing out to my daughter when she has encountered one of life's valuable lessons and to appreciate it because she's now a better and smarter person because of it. This is one of those moments.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[faithVA]

Thanks faithVA! I was just sitting here thinking, I have to throw all this clay out.

I think all of my old onditioners have protein in it.

Will any of these work?

Deva Curl One Condition
SM Manuka Honey & Mafura oil intensive hydration masque
Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong (bamboo)
Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture
Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Butter conditioner
Kanechom Karite Butter (Shea Butter) (Dominican product)

I love pointing out to my daughter when she has encountered one of life's valuable lessons and to appreciate it because she's now a better and smarter person because of it. This is one of those moments.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Try the Shea moisture. Use it with heat for about 45 minutes. It will coat your hair but it should help alleviate some of the symptoms.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Try the Shea moisture. Use it with heat for about 45 minutes. It will coat your hair but it should help alleviate some of the symptoms.

Thank you! I'm doing step one with BS and then steam the conditioner...I'm going to add more manuka honey to the DC.

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[aharri23]

Have y'all heard that Tresemme has a new conditioner that is MHM approved? It's called Tresemme Perfectly UnDone. You can find it at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS. I'm gonna pick up 2 bottles today

 

[faithVA]

Thank you! I'm doing step one with BS and then steam the conditioner...I'm going to add more manuka honey to the DC.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

I would keep it simple and use the DC as it is. If you hair is similar to mine, all the extra won't do a bit of good. If you have had success with it before then definitely do it.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I would keep it simple and use the DC as it is. If you hair is similar to mine, all the extra won't do a bit of good. If you have had success with it before then definitely do it.

I just saw the SM has coconut oil as the 3rd ingredient...won't this be a problem??

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[faithVA]

Have y'all heard that Tresemme has a new conditioner that is MHM approved? It's called Tresemme Perfectly UnDone. You can find it at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS. I'm gonna pick up 2 bottles today

Cool thanks. Can you snap a pic when you get it.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Have y'all heard that Tresemme has a new conditioner that is MHM approved? It's called Tresemme Perfectly UnDone. You can find it at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS. I'm gonna pick up 2 bottles today

Yeah I saw DanaB's review on it yesterday. I didn't know PinkCube approved it though.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

 

[discodumpling]

Thanks faithVA! I was just sitting here thinking, I have to throw all this clay out.

I think all of my old onditioners have protein in it.

Will any of these work?

Deva Curl One Condition
SM Manuka Honey & Mafura oil intensive hydration masque
Matrix Biolage Fiberstrong (bamboo)
Giovanni Smooth As Silk Deep Moisture
Silk Dreams Wheat Germ Butter conditioner
Kanechom Karite Butter (Shea Butter) (Dominican product)

I love pointing out to my daughter when she has encountered one of life's valuable lessons and to appreciate it because she's now a better and smarter person because of it. This is one of those moments.

Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Hi Kiwi,

Almost everything on your list has protein of varying amounts. Your best bet for your recovery DC might be the Dominican conditioner.

 

[discodumpling]

I enjoyed the definition that I gained from yesterdays routine...but my hair (of course) did not feel hydrated so I GHE'd last night and gained hydration but lost most of my definition. I'll be cowashing and doing the last part of MHM today after my work out...which will certainly destroy whatever definition I have left!

Observation: My hair has grown alot since I started to MHM in earnest. It was kinda stuck at the length you see in my avvie since last April. Now my bottom layers are NL! Whoo hoo!

Today's results

 

[KiWiStyle]

Hi Kiwi,

Almost everything on your list has protein of varying amounts. Your best bet for your recovery DC might be the Dominican conditioner.

Thank you discodumpling! I went ahead and used the SM because I had already mixed it with more Manuka honey, evoo and argan oil. So far its feeling and looking promising...my hair drank the stuff up, normally the products on the approver list sits on my low porosity hair. I'm under the steamer and my hair feels great, hopefully it continues after I rinse, we'll see. I loved the Kanchom when I was relaxed and will try it if this doesn't work.

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[KiWiStyle]

I plan to buy a DC from the approved list; the Bee Mine like looks promising. Anyone has any experience from either of those products?

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[HopefulOne]

I'm wondering how people are able to keep the clay on overnight. No matter what recipe I read, it says to leave it in for 15-20 minutes, are we getting much better results keeping the clay on for hours -overnight? I might have to try it to see. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Kiwi, I am the first to post about leaving the clay in overnight and the only reason I do it is I want fresh hair everyday. If I leave the clay on overnight I just rinse it in the morning and style. I also co wash on the 2 days I between so my hair is fresh daily. I don't want anyone to think I do it for better results . I do MHM for decreased tangles not definition. Please forgive me if I wasn't clear in my posts.

 

[HopefulOne]

I'm not sure if coconut milk has more protein than regular whole milk, but I haven't had a problem using whole milk (except for yesterday with the rhassoul) I'm not sure who recommended using coconut milk, but initally when I brought it up I was talking about plain whole milk from a cow. If LP hair is sensitive to coconut oil I assume it would be the same for coconut milk.

I posted that I used coconut milk because I did not have any regular milk. I then posted how much I liked the coconut milk. I like it and it is what I am going to use but the idea of coconut milk came solely because I didn't have regular milk.

 

[tashboog]

Have y'all heard that Tresemme has a new conditioner that is MHM approved? It's called Tresemme Perfectly UnDone. You can find it at Walmart, Target, Walgreens, CVS. I'm gonna pick up 2 bottles today

aharri23 How did you find it's MHM approved? I'm always down to buy new conditioners especially when it's cheap .

 

[faithVA]

I posted that I used coconut milk because I did not have any regular milk. I then posted how much I liked the coconut milk. I like it and it is what I am going to use but the idea of coconut milk came solely because I didn't have regular milk.

I think people just need to be mindful of whether they are low, normal or high porosity before they try anything. Low porosity ladies can really have issues when they try something that works well for others. We lo po heads need to ask first, What's your porosity and then What did you do. 90% of what works for others isn't going to work for us.

I'm just using your post as a bouncing off point. Hope you don't mind.