DoDo
Big Hair, Don't Care
...and I am no different...
Naturally Flexible Support Thread
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...and I am no different...
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
...and I am no different...
feel free to use me as a resource....i am no expert but i did two years and basically i was winging it the whole time
. i am happy to help you or anyone else, any way that i can.
DoDo
Big Hair, Don't Care
feel free to use me as a resource....i am no expert but i did two years and basically i was winging it the whole time
Oh, I didn't mean I'm still transitioning. I meant I am fully natural and I am STILL figuring it out as I go along. They were right when they called this a journey and not a trip to the corner
.ETA: Isis is looking lovely by the way
EnExitStageLeft I am loving your hair too! Those buns are juicy!
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Just bought 4 bottles of Elon Matrix hair vitamins. It's supposed to make your hair stronger & healthier and takes 6 months for results to show. I used to take them in the past but don't really know if they worked since I had a relaxer. Now that I'm natural, if it works the results should be noticeable.
I wanted to start getting my hair straightened but now I don't know if I should wait for the pills to begin working first, that would be in May. I'm tired of wearing fake ponies and having my hair up all of the time as I wait for it to grow. I honestly forgot the amount of time that it takes to acheive long lengths, but I don't want ANY setbacks. Sigh, what's a girl to do?
I wanted to start getting my hair straightened but now I don't know if I should wait for the pills to begin working first, that would be in May. I'm tired of wearing fake ponies and having my hair up all of the time as I wait for it to grow. I honestly forgot the amount of time that it takes to acheive long lengths, but I don't want ANY setbacks. Sigh, what's a girl to do?
EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
DoDo
Big Hair, Don't Care
Awww
! Cause thanks was not enough!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Oh, I didn't mean I'm still transitioning. I meant I am fully natural and I am STILL figuring it out as I go along. They were right when they called this a journey and not a trip to the corner
ETA: Isis is looking lovely by the way
@EnExitStageLeft I am loving your hair too! Those buns are juicy!
GIRL! it's a like a pilgrimage!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
WNG turned braid out.....
this braid out created with four celie plats made some beautiful waves but my hair is too short to make it work.....i can tell in a year or two this is going to be a nice look though
eta: why do these pics keep coming out sideways?????
this braid out created with four celie plats made some beautiful waves but my hair is too short to make it work.....i can tell in a year or two this is going to be a nice look though
eta: why do these pics keep coming out sideways?????
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hnntrr
New Member
I tried *diffusing* my WNG with a nozzle attachment. I just pulled a bit at the roots to keep it from shrinking too much, and only blow dried about halfway, so my head is still damp.
Notice an immediate difference in that than little it air dry. Air drying often leaves it a bit crunchy...diffusing it seems to have left it a little softer. We will see when its fully dry though. In the mean time I am loving my curls
Notice an immediate difference in that than little it air dry. Air drying often leaves it a bit crunchy...diffusing it seems to have left it a little softer. We will see when its fully dry though. In the mean time I am loving my curls
Yippie! I'm going to get my hair done next week at a salon for the first time since being natural! Actually for the first time in 3 years. Anyway, I'm so excited! Just scared because we will be having a few days of rain and I have no idea how my hair will react. Also, I won't even attempt working out until after the holiday. I just hope that my blowout lasts until then. 
erplexed
erplexed
Got my hair blown out for the first time since being natural.. The transformation is amazing. My hair feels and looks relaxed. What the heck was I ever relaxing for? And I've been out in the rain (actually drizzle) and had no reversion. The last time my hair was like this I was 9 and no one understood why I wanted a relaxer. I get it now. I will heat train, but will probably wait until the spring. Disappointingly, my hair isn't as long as I thought it would be once straightened . And I had some snipped off.
Having straight hair for the first time in a long time has been great. Next week I will wash and get back to working out and my hair will get back to normal.
Having straight hair for the first time in a long time has been great. Next week I will wash and get back to working out and my hair will get back to normal.
z3000zee
New Member
I stopped relaxing last year in October 2012. I never really did an official big chop. I desperately needed a trim. She was suppose to cut only an inch but she definitely cut more than that. I have a lot of SSKs so I hope that the trim I received helped. I got it straightened for the trim and for a change of pace.
My hair hasn't been this healthy since the first time I was natural. Even the stylist commented on how soft and thick my hair was. So, so, happy but I still want quite a bit more length. As you can probably see, the front of my hair is growing a lot faster than the back but I am certain the back will get there.
My hair hasn't been this healthy since the first time I was natural.
Even the stylist commented on how soft and thick my hair was. So, so, happy but I still want quite a bit more length. As you can probably see, the front of my hair is growing a lot faster than the back but I am certain the back will get there.
I stopped relaxing last year in October 2012. I never really did an official big chop. I desperately needed a trim. She was suppose to cut only an inch but she definitely cut more than that. I have a lot of SSKs so I hope that the trim I received helped. I got it straightened for the trim and for a change of pace.
My hair hasn't been this healthy since the first time I was natural.
Your hair looks real glossy and healthy!!
Haven't washed yet but have been exercising all week. I was expecting my hair to revert entirely from the ends to the roots, but only the roots have reverted & just a tiny bit. During my workouts, I tie a scarf around my head to keep it flat. It's been working.
Oh, and I've been using Shea butter to moisturize daily. I guess I'm going to ride this blowout until I can't anymore.
Can anyone tell me what is the longest amount of time or the norm one keeps a blowout before washing?
Oh, and I've been using Shea butter to moisturize daily. I guess I'm going to ride this blowout until I can't anymore.
Can anyone tell me what is the longest amount of time or the norm one keeps a blowout before washing?
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
i can keep mine for 2 weeks if i don't workout while it's fresh. the first week i don't exercise. the second week i either wash it or let it linger a few more days. for some reason once my hair is dirty it stays straight.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
i am almost out of conditioner....waiting for my black Friday delivery to come in.
so i took a bunch of conditioner bottles with small amounts remaining and put them all together in one container and mixed in some silk aminos. my hair is so buttery now....i wish i could repeat this result but i already know it is one of those hair god's flukes. i will never get the combination down again.
so i took a bunch of conditioner bottles with small amounts remaining and put them all together in one container and mixed in some silk aminos. my hair is so buttery now....i wish i could repeat this result but i already know it is one of those hair god's flukes. i will never get the combination down again.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
I've been thinking about this. I don't like flat ironing DD's hair, but she needs to wear a sleek bun for her team, so I've been setting her hair on big rollers and it has really been working. I thought to myself, "Why don't i do this for myself?" When I straighten in January it will be with a rollerset.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Yes yes yes...y'all know I'm a roller setting fiend. lol They keep me sane and my hair smooth and sleek. Love them!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I remember when I was a little girl and I WISHED my hair covered my face! Happy Hair day!!!
New flat iron regimen:
Deep condition day before with a prepoo.
Wash next day with Tresemee deep cleansing shampoo to remove build up.
Light rinse out condition with V05 clarifying conditioner to detangle but leaves hair residue free.
Air dry in braid over night.
Blow dry next morning using tension method. New Andis hair dryer (yay! Comb didn't break!)
Apply Kerastace olio relax serum. Quarter size.
Flat iron on 395.
Voila. Hair! Light. Fluffy. Shiny. Happy!
New flat iron regimen:
Deep condition day before with a prepoo.
Wash next day with Tresemee deep cleansing shampoo to remove build up.
Light rinse out condition with V05 clarifying conditioner to detangle but leaves hair residue free.
Air dry in braid over night.
Blow dry next morning using tension method. New Andis hair dryer (yay! Comb didn't break!)
Apply Kerastace olio relax serum. Quarter size.
Flat iron on 395.
Voila. Hair! Light. Fluffy. Shiny. Happy!
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caliscurls
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Smooth and sleek...love it. You did a good job...now pack your bags and prepare to come to Cali and do mine the same way! Lawd knows I haven't even attempted to flat iron my own hair in close to 5 years...I'd probably burn it all out!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Awwww. Thanks, Chica. I flat iron my hair whenever the mood strikes. Not often. But it's winter and I am taking advantage of the non humid air. Sometimes I just get sick of my curls. Last time I flat ironed was at Reniece's salon in October. So this would be two months later almost.
lulu97
I would trade your weather for mine and complimentary flat iron anytime! LOL. THANKS
EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
Hey guys!
Ok, so totally forgot to tell you guys that I am officially 8 months post
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Ok, so totally forgot to tell you guys that I am officially 8 months post
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EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Hey guys!
Ok, so totally forgot to tell you guys that I am officially 8 months post
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Britt
Well-Known Member
I'm 9.5 months post. My hair is currently straight as I got a rollerset and had my roots blown last Saturday. This week I'm going to wash my hair and try to air dry in plats in or lightly blow dry it. I want to try and find ways to alternate using heat and not using it. When I do twist outs, they only look good for one day b/c it gets flat when I sleep on it. The following day I usually pin it up.
Since I'm using heat (occasional blow outs) I plan to use more protein in my regimen. I used my Emergencee last week. I also have a bottle of aphogee green tea leave in that I'll start to use when I blow dry at home. Although I'm 9 months post, I still feel like I have quite a ways to go in terms of length.
Since I'm using heat (occasional blow outs) I plan to use more protein in my regimen. I used my Emergencee last week. I also have a bottle of aphogee green tea leave in that I'll start to use when I blow dry at home. Although I'm 9 months post, I still feel like I have quite a ways to go in terms of length.
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