Naturally Flexible Support Thread

DoDo said:
Rae81

I have come to the same realization. I can't beat around the bush, I need to stretch my hair to save my ends and myself the abuse. Even finger detangling wasn't saving them. So.Many.Single.Strand.Knots. :wallbash: :fistshake:

I just cant.

It's okay. I have a plan. :orders::boxing::rocker:
Click to expand...

I have a ton of ssk's as well. What is your plan?
 
After 50-11 hours at the braid salon, the waist length senegalese twists are complete. Hello freedom for the next 2 months!!!!

Side note: promise I'm not bloated, just my lil baby bump coming in. lol
 
Last edited:
xu93texas

What happened with your hair consultation with Reniece? I want the deets? Did she touch your hair with "unicorn dust?" What where her recommendations? When are you going back for your install?
 
I have a hair appointment today at 230, I'm trying out a new stylist that one of my friends recommended. I hope I like her because I really don't feel like continously searching for a new stylist. Will post pictures later today!
 
Last edited:
MileHighDiva said:
@xu93texas

What happened with your hair consultation with Reniece? I want the deets? Did she touch your hair with "unicorn dust?" What where her recommendations? When are you going back for your install?
Click to expand...

Lol about "unicorn dust" :grin:

My consultation was good. My hair has to grow another two inches in the back before I can get a weave service. (I'm growing out a bob, so the back/nape area has to get longer for secure braid foundation) The plan is for me to continue PS, no cutting my hair at all, wash and DC weekly, stop henna/indigo treatments, ditch the SM Yucca growth milk, use a minimum amount of products on my hair, and use NJoy's growth oil. Basically, keep it simple.

I also started the inversion method and I plan to incorporate that into my regimen for 7 days out of each month. My goal is to have my first weave done in February of next year.
 
Rae81 said:
I have a ton of ssk's as well. What is your plan?
Click to expand...


Rae81

Hey I didn't see your post till now. I am going to blow dry my ends on cold shot on wash days. I am also going to invest in perm rods to stretch them out.
I am going to keep most of my hair stretched with a blow dryer as well so that it is easier for me to manage. I am also using a comb again. I used to exclusively finger untangle (for about 2 years) but that just took way too d*** long. I have things to do.

After I blow dry my hair I will plait it it to keep it stretched and out of the way for at least 2 weeks.
I am also saving up for a Hana elite pro flat iron and the Hana air professional blow dryer.

They are are apparently so high end that they arguably leave your hair in better condition. I think blow drying on a biweekly basis will help me to control my hair and a better tool is necessary to get the job done faster as well as receive better results.

I am also aware of the ingredients that protect your hair from heat damage and I have purchased products to reflect this.

They are centrimonium chloride (protects you from flat iron damage and even increases tensile strength when activated with heat)

Crodasone W or KeraVis otherwise known as hydrolyzed wheat protein pg-propyl silanetriol - this protects against heat damage better than silicone or propylene glycol

Another ingredient that protects against heat damage is PVP. However, my hair hates that ingredient. I will give it more one more shot with my Aveda leave in heat protectant because I generally love Aveda but if that tangles up my hair I am nixing that ingredient from my regimen.

I will also be deep conditioning regularly to prevent damage. When I get the flat iron it will only be used on my roots to aid in untangling never on the length of the hair. I am not looking for straight hair just less ssk's, knots and headache.

All of the ingredients I posted on I learned about on Beauty Brains.
 
Last edited:
ForumRunner_20131025_212512.jpg

So I tried a new salon today, and I must say I like the stylist. She seemed to be very knowledgeable about healthy care and gave tips on how I could maintain the style. She used Jane Carter products on my hair and deep conditioned my hair using a steamer. I like the results better than the stylist I have been going to since I was younger. I plan on returning to her again next month!
 
davisbri88, uofmpanther, MileHighDiva and ronie

THANKS GUYS *GROUP HUG* :bighug:

MileHighDiva and ronie

I posted this in another thread, I have no idea why I didn't post it here too :perplexed.

To do this braidout I used a mixture of these two "techniques":

This is TeeBee's vid. I ADORE her channel and I'm about to cop some CURLS because of her as we speak

I did multiple mini braids like she did to get the definition (about 13). I also used the same styling agent Camille Rose Naturals Aloe Whipped Butter Gel which is BOMB.COM btw. Softness and hold

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cR00YAJSSd0 (skip to the end for the braiding and unraveling...pure hair porn )

Now to handle my ends I used the Youtubers method, which is using flexi-rods. Basically I did a braid and curl.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvXqFltE58g

I also want to add that I did this on dry, stretched air dried hair. I only STYLE on air dried stretched hair except for when I'm rollersetting or flat ironing :).

I hope this helps!
 
Last edited:
lulu97 said:
******
Thanks Lady!:grin:
Click to expand...

Hey lulu97 I have a question for you, you said you rollerset your hair in between salon visits, I would like to know your routine for rollersetting. And how straight does your hair get from rollersets and do you run a flat iron through it afterwards or just leave it how it is with the curls? Sorry about asking so many questions.
 
mz.rae said:
Hey lulu97 I have a question for you, you said you rollerset your hair in between salon visits, I would like to know your routine for rollersetting. And how straight does your hair get from rollersets and do you run a flat iron through it afterwards or just leave it how it is with the curls? Sorry about asking so many questions.
Click to expand...

mz.rae
***************
Warning! Long post ahead, but I just want to be sure I don't leave anything out.
Hey Lady! I just responded to a similar topic in another thread so I'm going to copy and paste what I wrote, but answer more geared toward your questions. :)
When I rollerset I prefer to start with shampoo'd, deep conditioned hair.
In the cooler months, I will add an oil before I set and a leave in conditioner. In the warmer months, i will skip the oil.
Depending on the look I'm going for determines the size of the rollers I use. Lately I've been using the largest rollers I have because they get my roots straighter.
I used to use my step daughter's electric Andis pressing comb and run it through my edges after roller setting but I found that brown Eco styler gel or Hick's edge control can give me a similar look so I stopped doing that.
I don't flat iron my roots because like I said upthread, the larger rollers can get them pretty straight....and if they don't, I will pull it all up into a top knot and sleep on that and it will pull the roots a little straighter. HTH


My last post in another thread:

I've been rollersetting my hair for over 10 years. I look at it as another alternative to drying your hair while stretching out your natural hair. I only airdry if I don't have the time nor energy to rollerset because I find that it leaves my hair smoother, softer and can last up to 2 weeks if I desire.
After rollersetting:
1) you can seperate the curls and wear as is.
2) saran wrap and wear straight (my natural hair ain't hearing this...I could get away with it when I was fully relaxed though)
3) brush out the curls and wear a fake blow out (I normally do this when prepping for a protective style like braids or sew ins)
4) do 2 to 5 braids for a banging braidout
5) do 2 to 5 bantu knots
6) bun or ponytail it


I normally do all except 2. I also love getting my hair professionally pressed straight...and I do so around once a month in the fall/winter. I don't even attempt straight hair around the warmer months.

I am also looking to purchase a steamer as a Christmas gift for myself...so will incorporate steaming into my routine as well. I have senegelese twists in now, but will be taking them out in December and go back to my beloved roller setting, heading to the salon for a press in Jan and then back into the twists after I rock the press for 2 weeks.
 
Last edited:
lulu97 said:
mz.rae
***************
Warning! Long post ahead, but I just want to be sure I don't leave anything out.
Hey Lady! I just responded to a similar topic in another thread so I'm going to copy and paste what I wrote, but answer more geared toward your questions. :)
When I rollerset I prefer to start with shampoo'd, deep conditioned hair.
In the cooler months, I will add an oil before I set and a leave in conditioner. In the warmer months, i will skip the oil.
Depending on the look I'm going for determines the size of the rollers I use. Lately I've been using the largest rollers I have because they get my roots straighter.
I used to use my step daughter's electric Andis pressing comb and run it through my edges after roller setting but I found that brown Eco styler gel or Hick's edge control can give me a similar look so I stopped doing that.
I don't flat iron my roots because like I said upthread, the larger rollers can get them pretty straight....and if they don't, I will pull it all up into a top knot and sleep on that and it will pull the roots a little straighter. HTH

My last post in another thread:

I've been rollersetting my hair for over 10 years. I look at it as another alternative to drying your hair while stretching out your natural hair. I only airdry if I don't have the time nor energy to rollerset because I find that it leaves my hair smoother, softer and can last up to 2 weeks if I desire.
After rollersetting:
1) you can seperate the curls and wear as is.
2) saran wrap and wear straight (my natural hair ain't hearing this...I could get away with it when I was fully relaxed though)
3) brush out the curls and wear a fake blow out (I normally do this when prepping for a protective style like braids or sew ins)
4) do 2 to 5 braids for a banging braidout
5) do 2 to 5 bantu knots
6) bun or ponytail it

I normally do all except 2. I also love getting my hair professionally pressed straight...and I do so around once a month in the fall/winter. I don't even attempt straight hair around the warmer months.

I am also looking to purchase a steamer as a Christmas gift for myself...so will incorporate steaming into my routine as well. I have senegelese twists in now, but will be taking them out in December and go back to my beloved roller setting, heading to the salon for a press in Jan and then back into the twists after I rock the press for 2 weeks.
Click to expand...

Thank you so much! I am going to give this method a try I feel I get the best retention when I keep my natural hair stretched. and rollersetting sounds perfect for the look I am trying to achieve. Thanks so much for going over the steps and explaining everything.
 
I might flat iron my hair for Thanksgiving. I figure now would be a great time since my hair is short and the process shouldn't take that long.
None of my family has seen my natural hair yet though. Decisions, decisions.
 
My Natural Inspiration....

This is my 8 year old neice. Were in a wedding and i flat ironed and curl wand her hair. She is WL straightened and Apl natural. She is a type 3/4 texture and I LOVE her hair.



ForumRunner_20131102_134705.jpg



ForumRunner_20131102_134751.jpg


ForumRunner_20131102_134732.jpg




ForumRunner_20131102_134809.jpg
 
I just spent mad long to straighten my hair for a length check and I wet my hair after I was done taking pics. I think I prefer my hair curly when its short and straight when its long. I am going to wear it curly until I reach either full apl or bsl
 
I deep conditioned and blow dried on Friday. Messed around and used the wrong conditioner. My hair was an oil slick!

Thankfully I tied it down with a cotton scarf...and the next day is was GAWGUS!

I may try this again on purpose
 
Cattypus1

She rarely allows me time to straighten, so when I finished she was in awe. She kept asking me was it really long so i took the pictures. The happiness in her face said it all. It felt so good to see her so proud.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

bLackButtaFly
Natural Support Thread
7 8 9
Replies
267
Views
59K
jazzzmoods
jazzzmoods
IMFOCSD
Calling all naturals who were once relaxed!
2
Replies
51
Views
9K
ThirdEyeBeauty
ThirdEyeBeauty
ckisland
  • Poll Poll
Transitioning Thread 2023 and Beyond
Replies
9
Views
741
Napp
Napp
K
Transitioners And Bcs
Replies
6
Views
974
GGsKin
GGsKin
JollyGal
Transitioning from hair extensions to hair out (natural or relaxed) support thread
Replies
10
Views
1K
bluediamond0829
B
Back
Top