Naturally Flexible Support Thread

havilland said:
So wash n go experiment is on!

So far I've used:

Kinky curly knot today with curling custard ---- good at first but frizzy as day went on

Kinky curly knot today with miss Jessie's pillow soft curls ---- white residue that didn't go away

Miss Jessie's pillow soft curls alone --- curly frizz

Eco styler pink alone --- good hold but hair was dry and tangly the next day

UPDATE----Shea moisture detangler with Eco styler pink ---- verdict not in yet (that's today's project)
***good curls but way more shrinkage than I would like. Hair was very soft, not dry, the next day though.

Miss Jessie's with Eco styler pink and brown -- good result but hair felt dry the next day

Soooooo No final verdict yet...... But y'all see I'm trying!!!
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Updated this long list.....still searching. Sigh.... I really don't feel like buying new products. Why doesn't some of this stuff I already have work????!
 
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Got my hair put into box braids, I need a break from my hair for awhile. Plan to keep these braids till about April.
 
Well. I think I cracked the code for WNG. And I don't like my hair. The shrinkage is too much and the drier it gets as the day goes on the more it shrinks.

I don't like it. I won't be wearing one. But it's nice to have the option.

I don't have a pic because I've been trying something new each night. So I didn't expect to get a good result.

The products were:

Deep conditioner with Hairveda Strinillah.
Or co wash with Hairveda moisture 24/7

Shea moisture leave in detangler

Eco styler pink gel

Air dry.

Result was doable. Second day I applied miss Jessie pillow soft curls to soften it up some.

Eh.....it was ok. BUTTTT......I don't like it. I don't like the shrinkage. I looked like a poodle.

I will do it again tomorrow and take a pic for nostalgia sake. Lol ;)
 
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My hair has been straight for two weeks.

I apply castor oil hair grease to the edges to keep them from reverting as badly. They still revert but the "grease" helps repel my sweat.

Today is wash and deep condition day. I really need to do a two step treatment. But I don't feel like it.

I also need a new camera so I can start taking pics again.
 
havilland said:
My hair has been straight for two weeks.

I apply castor oil hair grease to the edges to keep them from reverting as badly. They still revert but the "grease" helps repel my sweat.

Today is wash and deep condition day. I really need to do a two step treatment. But I don't feel like it.

I also need a new camera so I can start taking pics again.
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What kind of castor oil grease do you use?
 
Dayjoy said:
What kind of castor oil grease do you use?
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Hey Chica.....It's not anything "healthy" or "natural". I use Africa's Best castor oil grease. Or KeraCare Creme Press. Both have a castor oil base.

Both have petroleum. But I want that to repel my sweat.

I DAB it on my edges only, to repel the heck outta some sweat and prevent reversion. It works. I just have to use a sulfate shampoo to make sure it's all removed once I want to wear my curls again.

I tried everything natural. None of that stuff works when my hair is straight to allow me to still workout. I was tired of taking two weeks off from my exercise when I flat iron my hair.

I can't soak my hair in sweat and have it stay straight. But now I can workout when my hair is straight and keep it looking decent.

Now when I flat iron I take three days off and enjoy fluffy light hair. Then I switch to bun or ponytail, exercise and am able to maintain nice edges.
 
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Thanks havilland! I'm not as concerned about all natural as maybe I should be so I will checkout the two products I mentioned. I was hoping you were going to say the Hollywood Beauty Castor Oil Hair Treatment with Mink Oil. :lol: I have that but don't think I have been maximizing its use.
 
I haven't been in this thread in a while! *waves* Hi Ladies!

I've been singing praises about this in the roller setting thread, so I'll update here too.

Early this year, I made a list of about 5 things I wanted to accomplish with my hair. One of those things were to attempt a silk roller wrap and another one was to perfect my straightening technique. Little did I know that those two things would go hand in hand. I did a silk wrap and it got my hair straight y'all!!! I loved this technique so much that it will be what I use from here on out when I want to wear my hair straight! I don't know what took me so long to try it!! The only direct heat I used was when I flat ironed the roots. I didn't have to blowfry, use heat on the length or ends of my hair nor use a curling iron.

The sad part is my hair was wrapped in a traditional wrap for 4 days straight due to the stupid rain. I took it down yesterday and did a 1/2 inch trim on the colored areas and maybe even less than that everywhere else. It really didn't need it. My ends looked nice and healthy and I know that's from roller setting.

I can't think of anything else other than that....I'm doing the same as usual. Roller setting every 10-14 days, clarify and protein treatment every other month. Oh yeah since spring is right around the corner, I want to incorporate some french braided styles on my previously roller set hair.

Hope you ladies are well! xoxo
 
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i tried Kinky Curly Come Clean shampoo recently....it is soooooooo cleansing. i was surprised my hair felt "squeaky" clean with no "squeak.

i did a two step protein treatment yesterday. i was long overdue. my hair thanked me by acting really nice this morning.
 
Pic of my ponytail after I air dry the curls. Then braid overnight to stretch.
 

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that two step treatment was well needed. the little breaks i was seeing and the dryness are gone.....i am mad i took so long to do this.....i was procrastinating trying to tell myself i needed to step up my moisture game, etc....when what i needed was my tried and true deep protein and deep moisture.
 
Trying a new regimen. So far. So good.

I am going back to pre-pooing with oils instead of condish. Now that I only have one texture to deal with I don't need that step for detangling anymore.

I am also using shampoo vs conditioning cleanser. It seems to make my curls pop better.

Today i prepooed with NJoy's Sulfur hair oil.

I shampooed once in twists with Kinky Curly Come Clean.

Then applied Hairveda Strinillah under a turban for an hour. Rinsed.

Applied KCKT to the ends only and am now air drying in a ponytail.

I hate getting in and out of the shower but it seems my hair needs have changed.

My hair is shiny and feels like butter.
 
havilland said:
Trying a new regimen. So far. So good.

I am going back to pre-pooing with oils instead of condish. Now that I only have one texture to deal with I don't need that step for detangling anymore.

I am also using shampoo vs conditioning cleanser. It seems to make my curls pop better.

Today i prepooed with NJoy's Sulfur hair oil.

I shampooed once in twists with Kinky Curly Come Clean.

Then applied Hairveda Strinillah under a turban for an hour. Rinsed.

Applied KCKT to the ends only and am now air drying in a ponytail.

I hate getting in and out of the shower but it seems my hair needs have changed.

My hair is shiny and feels like butter.
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Looks like are we are switching out! The last 2 washes, I've been using coconut oil only in between washing. By the time wash day comes around 2 weeks later, my hair is nice and full of coconut oil. So instead of adding more oil, I've been pre-pooing with conditioner. Soft hair city! lol
 
lulu97 said:
Looks like are we are switching out! The last 2 washes, I've been using coconut oil only in between washing. By the time wash day comes around 2 weeks later, my hair is nice and full of coconut oil. So instead of adding more oil, I've been pre-pooing with conditioner. Soft hair city! lol
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Glad to see someone else up in here! ;)

We did "swapsies". Nice!
 
So I took down my braids on Tuesday, and is it me but does anyone else hair feel or look different after doing box braids with extensions? It was like this the last time I got braids as well. Anyway I plan on babying my hair for the next couple of weeks before applying any heat or going to the salon. I did a twist out and was not happy with the results at all! Like I was super frustrated and thought about just relaxing. Right now I'm going back and forth between coloring my hair or getting relaxer. I think I'm just going to be a straight haired natural that wears occasional wash and goes. All these other hairstyles end up being a Mega fail for me.
 
Hey Naturally Flexible ladies!
I straightened my hair the other day and I think I want to remain straightened. I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons of remaining heat straightened vs. texlaxing. Do you ladies have any input from your own experiences?

With the warm weather coming, I'm definitely going to want to wash/wet my hair at least twice per week. Heat straightened hair won't allow for that without some damage. :(

I'm primarily 4b, WL w/BSB layers, cottony and fine. Anyone with similar hair? Thanks ladies! :)
 
Okay, because I'm a "Flexible Natural," I flat ironed my hair this morning, so I could dust/trim for the Spring Equinox.

My hair is not styled, but I wanted to show you lovely ladies, my first successful flat iron session without bushy ends, or poofy hair.

I used It's a 10 for my Curlformer set on Tuesday.

In this photo, the only product in my hair, Is It's a 10:

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I did this set to stretch my hair for flat ironing w/o using a blow fryer, :yep:

Last night I put my hair in one large lulu knot to stretch out the curls.

I'm not good at taking selfies, but here you go:


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I used a Sedu Revolution 1 1/2" flat iron. This is my first time using Mizani Iron Curl and I'm pleased with the results.

I have my length check shirt on, so when my photog gets home from school, I can take some better pix.

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF
 

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MileHighDiva said:
Okay, because I'm a "Flexible Natural," I flat ironed my hair this morning, so I could dust/trim for the Spring Equinox.

My hair is not styled, but I wanted to show you lovely ladies, my first successful flat iron session without bushy ends, or poofy hair.

I used It's a 10 for my Curlformer set on Tuesday.

In this photo, the only product in my hair, Is It's a 10:

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I did this set to stretch my hair for flat ironing w/o using a blow fryer, :yep:

Last night I put my hair in one large lulu knot to stretch out the curls.

I'm not good at taking selfies, but here you go:


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I used a Sedu Revolution 1 1/2" flat iron. This is my first time using Mizani Iron Curl and I'm pleased with the results.

I have my length check shirt on, so when my photog gets home from school, I can take some better pix.

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF
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Looking good Lady!!!

You already know that It's a 10 is my 2nd husband!:lick:

Ooooooh snap, I have a coined phrase "lulu knot"....I'm honored. Glad it worked for you:dance7:
 
mz.rae said:
So I took down my braids on Tuesday, and is it me but does anyone else hair feel or look different after doing box braids with extensions? It was like this the last time I got braids as well. Anyway I plan on babying my hair for the next couple of weeks before applying any heat or going to the salon. I did a twist out and was not happy with the results at all! Like I was super frustrated and thought about just relaxing. Right now I'm going back and forth between coloring my hair or getting relaxer. I think I'm just going to be a straight haired natural that wears occasional wash and goes. All these other hairstyles end up being a Mega fail for me.[/QUOTE]

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I know what you mean...anytime I do anything other than a roller set, I never really like it. Now I only wash my hair when I know I have the time and energy to roller set.
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lulu97 said:
Looking good Lady!!!

You already know that It's a 10 is my 2nd husband!:lick:

Ooooooh snap, I have a coined phrase "lulu knot"....I'm honored. Glad it worked for you:dance7:
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lulu97 Yes, Ma'am!

Lulu Knot \loo-loo not\ noun
  1. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch curls from a wet set while leaving the hair with body.
  2. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch new growth and/or the roots of hair.
  3. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to add body to straight or stretched hair.
Origin: lulu97 of Long Hair Care Forum aka LHCF.

That It's a 10 is a Mega Hit! Now, I know why toaster lost her mind and bought the whole darn line, :lol:
 
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MileHighDiva

I must have been going through something, but I've already repurchased the DC and the conditioner, will buy the shampoo when I finish, have a back-up leave in already, will repurchase the serum, know the styling cream works for twist outs on stretched hair, and will FIND a use for the gel.

:look:
 
MileHighDiva said:
lulu97 Yes, Ma'am!

Lulu Knot \loo-loo not\ noun
  1. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch curls from a wet set while leaving the hair with body.
  2. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch new growth and/or the roots of hair.
  3. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to add body to straight or stretched hair.
Origin: lulu97 of Long Hair Care Forum aka LHCF.

That It's a 10 is a Mega Hit! Now, I know why toaster lost her mind and bought the whole darn line, :lol:
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MileHighDiva BOOM and there it is!!!!! I had to copy and save that definition to my phone!!!! lol :grin:
 
MzSwift said:
Hey Naturally Flexible ladies!
I straightened my hair the other day and I think I want to remain straightened. I'm trying to weigh the pros/cons of remaining heat straightened vs. texlaxing. Do you ladies have any input from your own experiences?

With the warm weather coming, I'm definitely going to want to wash/wet my hair at least twice per week. Heat straightened hair won't allow for that without some damage. :(

I'm primarily 4b, WL w/BSB layers, cottony and fine. Anyone with similar hair? Thanks ladies! :)
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I think your hair type does well with heat straightening. As long as you keep your deep conditioning on point.

I would be a heat straightened natural but I exercise too much to maintain it.

MileHighDiva said:
Okay, because I'm a "Flexible Natural," I flat ironed my hair this morning, so I could dust/trim for the Spring Equinox.

My hair is not styled, but I wanted to show you lovely ladies, my first successful flat iron session without bushy ends, or poofy hair.

I used It's a 10 for my Curlformer set on Tuesday.

In this photo, the only product in my hair, Is It's a 10:

View attachment 251043

I did this set to stretch my hair for flat ironing w/o using a blow fryer, :yep:

Last night I put my hair in one large lulu knot to stretch out the curls.

I'm not good at taking selfies, but here you go:


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I used a Sedu Revolution 1 1/2" flat iron. This is my first time using Mizani Iron Curl and I'm pleased with the results.

I have my length check shirt on, so when my photog gets home from school, I can take some better pix.

Sent from my Speak & Spell using LHCF
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Looks good!!!!
 
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MileHighDiva said:
lulu97 Yes, Ma'am!

Lulu Knot \loo-loo not\ noun
  1. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch curls from a wet set while leaving the hair with body.
  2. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to stretch new growth and/or the roots of hair.
  3. One to three Bantu Knot(s) used to add body to straight or stretched hair.
Origin: lulu97 of Long Hair Care Forum aka LHCF.

That It's a 10 is a Mega Hit! Now, I know why toaster lost her mind and bought the whole darn line, :lol:
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Thank you Ms.havilland! This is a lulu knot, :lol:
 
Yesterday my hair revolted on me. I was out of my leave in. And instead of my cocoon curly ponytail, I had something that looked like ramen noodles before u cook them. Hard, crunchy, tightly packed corkscrews that were not cute at all!

Of course this is when I have plans with old high school friends. Today I see no one....my hair is perfect! Grrrrrrrr!:spinning:
 
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