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[atlien11]

I finally figured out the clay step and i really liked the results. Here are a few things that i tweaked that helped:

1. I used distilled water instead of tap or "drinking water". Distilled water has no added minerals (sodium bicarbonate etc) in it to disrupt the clay properties or coat my hair in any way.

2. I mixed the Rhassoul Clay with some Aubreys HSR Conditioner, water, and a tbsp of Avocado Oil. All by hand. The new step was using some conditioner and adding a tad bit of oil to the mix.

3. I left this on for about an hour and rinsed more throughly

Afterwards, i applied my Giovanni Direct Leave In conditioner, and slept in about 8 - 10 twists overnight. My hair didnt feel as coated after the clay step and my curls were MUCH more elongated and defined.

I still am not sure if i am going to do this step every time I do the MHM ( twice a week) because it adds so much extra time, however I will do it once a week.

 

[ljones4521]

I decided to apply my leave in all over and then apply my gel one row at a time starting at the nape. It did make some difference but not a lot and I do have some visible clumping, mostly at my nape. The middle of my head is one tough cookie, as is my front hairline.


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Nice looking curls!!

 

[Cattypus1]

I finally figured out the clay step and i really liked the results. Here are a few things that i tweaked that helped: 1. I used distilled water instead of tap or "drinking water". Distilled water has no added minerals (sodium bicarbonate etc) in it to disrupt the clay properties or coat my hair in any way. 2. I mixed the Rhassoul Clay with some Aubreys HSR Conditioner, water, and a tbsp of Avocado Oil. All by hand. The new step was using some conditioner and adding a tad bit of oil to the mix. 3. I left this on for about an hour and rinsed more throughly Afterwards, i applied my Giovanni Direct Leave In conditioner, and slept in about 8 - 10 twists overnight. My hair didnt feel as coated after the clay step and my curls were MUCH more elongated and defined. I still am not sure if i am going to do this step every time I do the MHM ( twice a week) because it adds so much extra time, however I will do it once a week.

the clay step was my nemesis too but I read something in this thread which got me on the right track. I can't wait for the clay step now because it's do easy and makes my curls act like someone else's hair.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I finally figured out the clay step and i really liked the results. Here are a few things that i tweaked that helped:

1. I used distilled water instead of tap or "drinking water". Distilled water has no added minerals (sodium bicarbonate etc) in it to disrupt the clay properties or coat my hair in any way.

2. I mixed the Rhassoul Clay with some Aubreys HSR Conditioner, water, and a tbsp of Avocado Oil. All by hand. The new step was using some conditioner and adding a tad bit of oil to the mix.

3. I left this on for about an hour and rinsed more throughly

Afterwards, i applied my Giovanni Direct Leave In conditioner, and slept in about 8 - 10 twists overnight. My hair didnt feel as coated after the clay step and my curls were MUCH more elongated and defined.

I still am not sure if i am going to do this step every time I do the MHM ( twice a week) because it adds so much extra time, however I will do it once a week.

Thanks! I'll try distilled water next time! I also left my leave in on for a while and then squeezed the access off before applying gel.

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[KiWiStyle]

the clay step was my nemesis too but I read something in this thread which got me on the right track. I can't wait for the clay step now because it's do easy and makes my curls act like someone else's hair.

What was it?!

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[Duchess007]

After henna gloss:













I'm DCing now, then will tea/fenugreek rinse and seal with Lusti Indian Hemp.

 

[Cattypus1]

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It was the recipe. I was trying to make a thick paste and I saw the light. My mixture is now like a thick milkshake, way more watery than most I think. I use about a tbs of honey, 6-7 tbs of rhassoul and about 6-7 oz of warm water and a splash of ACV. I do rough parts and finger comb each section detangling as I go. My hair loves it!

 

[KiWiStyle]

It was the recipe. I was trying to make a thick paste and I saw the light. My mixture is now like a thick milkshake, way more watery than most I think. I use about a tbs of honey, 6-7 tbs of rhassoul and about 6-7 oz of warm water and a splash of ACV. I do rough parts and finger comb each section detangling as I go. My hair loves it!

I like the milkshake consistancy too, any thicker and you have to paste it on. I'm glad you found a recipe that works!!

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[Cattypus1]

I know this is the MHM thread but I have been doing MHM only since November and I wish I had a pic from pre-MHM but the only comparison pic I have is from August. At the time I started MHM I was doing twistouts and breaking hair every time during the smoothing process. Since MHM I am primarily a WNG girl and I'm attaching pics...check out the difference between August




And now




I'm retaining length...I can do this!

 

[hairtimes5]

Couple of questioner:

1. Anyone else experiencing itching? How bad is it?
2. How much hair ends up in the sink by the end of the regimen?
3. Does ghassoul cause tangling for anyone else?

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1. My scalp itches sometimes but it's not bad.
2. I did MHM for the first time back in June and seeing all the hairs in the sink during the gel application was bothering me so I stopped. I started back in October and instead of raking in the gel, I started smoothing it in and saw less hairs. I smooth and rake now and while there are still some hairs in the sink, it's not a whole lot. I'm retaining length like never before so it doesn't bother me.
3. Haven't had any issue with tangling while doing the clay step.

 

[Cattypus1]

Couple of questioner: 1. Anyone else experiencing itching? How bad is it? 2. How much hair ends up in the sink by the end of the regimen? 3. Does ghassoul cause tangling for anyone else? Sent from my iPad using LHCF

No itching.
No broken hairs in the sink, very few shed hairs in the sink.
I've never used ghassoul. I have used bentonite which doesn't really like me and the feeling is mutual because I have a cat and it smells like cat litter and dries my hair and scalp accordingly...my GoTo clay is rhassoul. What is ghassoul?

 

[KiWiStyle]

I know this is the MHM thread but I have been doing MHM only since November and I wish I had a pic from pre-MHM but the only comparison pic I have is from August. At the time I started MHM I was doing twistouts and breaking hair every time during the smoothing process. Since MHM I am primarily a WNG girl and I'm attaching pics...check out the difference between August

And now

I'm retaining length...I can do this!

WOW, a trifecta! You've gained thickness, length and pretty curlies!!! I love my tiny TWA but you make me wanna start growing some hair!! I'm giving myself until June and if I don't see a difference by then I'll know that what I'm dealing with, is my true texture.

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[KiWiStyle]

No itching.
No broken hairs in the sink, very few shed hairs in the sink.
I've never used ghassoul. I have used bentonite which doesn't really like me and the feeling is mutual because I have a cat and it smells like cat litter and dries my hair and scalp accordingly...my GoTo clay is rhassoul. What is ghassoul?

Cattypus1, cat litter, Lol! Ghassoul is another name for Rhassoul.

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[meka72]

I know this is the MHM thread but I have been doing MHM only since November and I wish I had a pic from pre-MHM but the only comparison pic I have is from August. At the time I started MHM I was doing twistouts and breaking hair every time during the smoothing process. Since MHM I am primarily a WNG girl and I'm attaching pics...check out the difference between August And now I'm retaining length...I can do this!

Your hair is so pretty!

 

[ljones4521]

I know this is the MHM thread but I have been doing MHM only since November and I wish I had a pic from pre-MHM but the only comparison pic I have is from August. At the time I started MHM I was doing twistouts and breaking hair every time during the smoothing process. Since MHM I am primarily a WNG girl and I'm attaching pics...check out the difference between August



I'm retaining length...I can do this!

Woot! Congratulations! This is encouraging, as length is what I desire.

 

[ljones4521]

Ladies,

It's 11:40pm and I am on Step 2 with my eight year old! I applied Step one and then completely forgot about it for about four hours!! Now, i am scrambling to try and finish this. Fortunately, I homeschool so I can tweak her schedule a bit, but still she's going to be awake until the wee hours of the morning. smh.

Meanwhile it's now 11.41pm and my 19 year old son has just started Step 1 as he too wants curls. lol. My 18 year old is stressing over an assignment due tomorrow and has decided he will do the method tomorrow. Could you imagine three kids at the same time doing the treatment at nearly midnight...geez....

Meanwhile, I am shaking in my boots as my dd wants her hair to look just like mines. I am so scared her little curls won't emerge. She has a few in the back that are so pretty, but the rest of her little head is just a puff mess. I did see a bit more definition after Step 2, but time will tell.

Tomorrow I am ordering a steamer and hooded dryer. I can't get caught like this again.

 

[ljones4521]

1:41 am and I am finally done with Step 3. It takes an hour to get the product through her hair for each step. I have wrapped her head in saran wrap and she's down for the night. I feel so awful because she looks over my shoulder while I watch YTube videos. She helps with making products and everything. She's never expressed much interest in having her hair done until she saw my hair yesterday. She's so excited about her hair and I am on pins and needles that she won't be pleased. I don't see the possibility of curls without a twist out.

Meanwhile, my 19 year is old is done with is treatment and is very pleased. He just walked in and told me he's doing it again in two days because his curls are not defined. I just yelled at the 18 year old as he walked in at 1:44 am talking about, "What I need to do?".

 

[GGsKin]

1:41 am and I am finally done with Step 3. It takes an hour to get the product through her hair for each step. I have wrapped her head in saran wrap and she's down for the night. I feel so awful because she looks over my shoulder while I watch YTube videos. She helps with making products and everything. She's never expressed much interest in having her hair done until she saw my hair yesterday. She's so excited about her hair and I am on pins and needles that she won't be pleased. I don't see the possibility of curls without a twist out.

Meanwhile, my 19 year is old is done with is treatment and is very pleased. He just walked in and told me he's doing it again in two days because his curls are not defined. I just yelled at the 18 year old as he walked in at 1:44 am talking about, "What I need to do?".

Sounds hectic. I did the regimen on my friend's daughter the other day and for a first time her little curls were really popping. I did explain to my friend that it would continue to get better the more she cared for her daughter's hair this way. Even if she just started by finger combing/detangling. I guess I am just excited to help them manage hair they thought was difficult lol. Sounds like the regimen has your household buzzing

 

[KiWiStyle]

1:41 am and I am finally done with Step 3. It takes an hour to get the product through her hair for each step. I have wrapped her head in saran wrap and she's down for the night. I feel so awful because she looks over my shoulder while I watch YTube videos. She helps with making products and everything. She's never expressed much interest in having her hair done until she saw my hair yesterday. She's so excited about her hair and I am on pins and needles that she won't be pleased. I don't see the possibility of curls without a twist out.

Meanwhile, my 19 year is old is done with is treatment and is very pleased. He just walked in and told me he's doing it again in two days because his curls are not defined. I just yelled at the 18 year old as he walked in at 1:44 am talking about, "What I need to do?".

Yikes! You had better head to the grocery store and rack up on ingredients! With all those heads, Tresamme Naturals and making your own gel is your best bet unless money is no issue, Lol!!!

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[GGsKin]

My (younger) brother said I look like a little girl today

 

[faithVA]

I've been handling a cold all weekend and have been out of commission. I will read back through the thread and see if I can get caught up.

 

[faithVA]

I know for me, porosity varies on some parts of my head. I have areas that suck in moisture really good while others, it sits there. I've been wanting to cut a strand of hair from each part of my head to see what their porosity is. Yesterday, after rinsing step 1, I had a dry patch in front...I mean it looked like not a drop of water touched it...I swear my hair is a mutt, Lol. Its not just one thing, its a cross between everything except what I want it to be.

I twist my daughter's hair with a twist butter, so use the Almond Jai to twist, its a styler/sealer.

I'll let Faith answer your question about steps 1&3 but I'll take a jab. Step 1 is to clarify all the products built up on the strand in the days prior to. In step 2, you replace the moisture lost from step 1...step 3 you're helping your curls clump as well as removing any residual conditioner from step 2 so that your leave-in in step 3 can penetrate better and have a more lasting effect, its suppose to be moisturizing too, depending on which clay you use. Leave-in's stay in your hair for up to 3 days.

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You did just fine explaining it.

 

[faithVA]

msbettyboop[/USER];21071335]Couple of questioner:

1. Anyone else experiencing itching? How bad is it?
2. How much hair ends up in the sink by the end of the regimen?
3. Does ghassoul cause tangling for anyone else?

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1. Initially when I used too much baking soda my scalp itched. I just cut back on the baking soda. I never use more that 2 tsp.

2. I'm not really sure. I know I lose far less than before the regimen but since I detangle first at the sink and then in the shower, I never combine the hair to see.

3. Rhassoul doesn't tangle for me. I do add a little oil to give it some slip. However, I think it could tangle if your step 1 and/or step 2 are off. If your cuticles open too much in step 1 and/or your conditioner isn't doing a good job of conditioning in step 2 then it can throw off step 3.

 

[faithVA]

I know this is the MHM thread but I have been doing MHM only since November and I wish I had a pic from pre-MHM but the only comparison pic I have is from August. At the time I started MHM I was doing twistouts and breaking hair every time during the smoothing process. Since MHM I am primarily a WNG girl and I'm attaching pics...check out the difference between August


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And now


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I'm retaining length...I can do this!

Nice retention and nice curls as well.

 

[faithVA]

No itching.
No broken hairs in the sink, very few shed hairs in the sink.
I've never used ghassoul. I have used bentonite which doesn't really like me and the feeling is mutual because I have a cat and it smells like cat litter and dries my hair and scalp accordingly...my GoTo clay is rhassoul. What is ghassoul?

They do use bentonite for kitty litter. I saw online somewhere, someone suggested saving money by just getting a certain brand of kitty litter which was 100% bentonite.

ghassoul and rhassoul are the same thing.

 

[ljones4521]

KiwiStyle,
You hit the nail on the head. My son just woke up ten minutes ago (11:00am) to head to class and I am not kidding you, the first thing he did was look at his curls. This is hilarious. He made me look at them too and then said he can't wait to do it again. Of course its incredibly easy for him, his hair is short. I forgot to have his start with the CLT so I will get a banana today and as soon as it is over ripe I will have him do that one.

Meanwhile, little girl is still asleep with clay on her hair. She sat through three different one hour sessions!! Incredible for a little girl Never complained, just looking forward to her curls. If her curls don't appear, and I don't believe they will, I have decided to pin my hair up so she doesn't have to keep looking at my curls. My day two hair was so full and pretty. I couldn't believe it was actually my hair.

I am going to try my hand at my first flax seed gel concoction or start trying to make my own butters. My daughter's hair is he one that is going to break me. Her hair is so thick and long. Are there any aryuvedic powders that can stretch the clay? It looks like I will have to budget for one tub of clay and one TJTTC (I used Tresseme on her hair for the first step and assuming I continue with TJTTC) weekly which would run me about $10.00/wk.Well, maybe that's not so bad for two heads of hair for a month....let me run my numbers again.

 

[faithVA]

1:41 am and I am finally done with Step 3. It takes an hour to get the product through her hair for each step. I have wrapped her head in saran wrap and she's down for the night. I feel so awful because she looks over my shoulder while I watch YTube videos. She helps with making products and everything. She's never expressed much interest in having her hair done until she saw my hair yesterday. She's so excited about her hair and I am on pins and needles that she won't be pleased. I don't see the possibility of curls without a twist out.

Meanwhile, my 19 year is old is done with is treatment and is very pleased. He just walked in and told me he's doing it again in two days because his curls are not defined. I just yelled at the 18 year old as he walked in at 1:44 am talking about, "What I need to do?".

Hopefully you experience some results with your daughters hair. But if you don't see them at first don't be discouraged. All hair is different. You may have to do several treatments to begin to see the difference in her hair.

 

[Cattypus1]

I've been handling a cold all weekend and have been out of commission. I will read back through the thread and see if I can get caught up.

Feel better, lady.

 

[faithVA]

Feel better, lady.

Thank you. I hope to be feeling completely better by Wednesday.

 

[GGsKin]

I've been handling a cold all weekend and have been out of commission. I will read back through the thread and see if I can get caught up.

To second ^^^ get well soon faithVA