momi
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It's cute! Congratulations
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It's cute! Congratulations
Dayjoy
Old School Member
Yesterday was wash day and I flat ironed my hair myself for the first time EVER. This is the first time it has been straight since last June when I got the relaxed ends cut, and I didn't need to try to flat iron when it was relaxed. I did a good job but I TOTALLY forgot how to style straight hair outside of a ponytail. I trimmed it too. I put in Bantu knots before bed so I'll see what that looks like.
When I picked up DD from school she was a little shocked. She said it is weird now and threatened to throw water on my hair to restore my naps.
I agree. I won't be flat ironing again for a long time.
When I picked up DD from school she was a little shocked. She said it is weird now and threatened to throw water on my hair to restore my naps.
I agree. I won't be flat ironing again for a long time.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Flat ironed today. I truly need a hair CUT. I will probably trim these dry ends off today and make this the last time I flat iron until end of the year.
Sigh...... Thin hair is a pain in the "$/&!<*€! Whether relaxed or natural or texlaxed. My hair hates heat. Period. Ugh!
My routine today:
Deep condition with light protein. Hairveda MoisturePro
Wash with Tresseme deep cleansing shampoo
Light condition with vo5 clarifying conditioner.
Leave in Kerastace olio relax serum for blow dry and again for flat iron. About a quarter size amount for each process.
Flat iron with corioliss infusion iron on 375. One pass for length. Then I did the roots again once I finished.
Eta. I put castor oil grease on my edges to flat iron and then edge control with a scarf after it was finished to get them to lie down.
Sigh...... Thin hair is a pain in the "$/&!<*€! Whether relaxed or natural or texlaxed. My hair hates heat. Period. Ugh!
My routine today:
Deep condition with light protein. Hairveda MoisturePro
Wash with Tresseme deep cleansing shampoo
Light condition with vo5 clarifying conditioner.
Leave in Kerastace olio relax serum for blow dry and again for flat iron. About a quarter size amount for each process.
Flat iron with corioliss infusion iron on 375. One pass for length. Then I did the roots again once I finished.
Eta. I put castor oil grease on my edges to flat iron and then edge control with a scarf after it was finished to get them to lie down.
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caliscurls
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Haviland try air drying in braids one day then flat ironing next time you get the urge. It sounds like it wouldn't work but it does. I was watching some old Alicia James videos and she was doing this before she went to wash n gos last year. It does seem like your hair retains more moisture this way when you throw out the blow dryer.
BTW - you are my transitioning inspiration!! Every time I get the urge to whack it all off I think of your journey and say hold on! I'm 13 months post now, 11 to go!
BTW - you are my transitioning inspiration!! Every time I get the urge to whack it all off I think of your journey and say hold on! I'm 13 months post now, 11 to go!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I will definitely try that. I think I'm going to take the summer off because of the humidity. Humid weather makes me regret flAt ironing, so I can't be bothered. But the idea of air drying first is a good one!
And thanks for letting me inspire you. I appreciate you saying that SOOOOO MUCH.
Britt
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Very cute! I love the versatility of how you wear your hair. How often do u straighten?
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Cattypus1
All loced up...
So pretty. I love it!Today is day 3 for my wash n go! Let's see if I can make it to day 5Day 1 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 3
shortt29
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Thanks! I made it to day 5 but didn't take any pics.
if it looks too frizzy tomorrow, I will Cowash and start over
mz.rae
Well-Known Member
Thank you! Sorry I'm just now seeing this. But I straighten my hair anywhere between once or twice a month.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Im so ready to get my hair blown out again. Im thinking about doing it fir my bday, but it depends on what .y hubby has planned. I think he wants to go yo the beach :/
Joigirl
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A frankenstein hodge podge of products did my hair well today. I shampoo'ed with KC Come Clean. My hair has been so dry that I thought I needed a clean slate. I dc'ed with CJ Curl rehab and EVOO. I moisturized with a small amount of BASK Silk & Honey Latte, KBN Shealoe leave in, TMN Aunt Cookies Moisturizer and olive oil. Styled with Eco Styler Argan. Definitely overkill, but my hair better not be dry for 4-5 days! I also used my denman brush to detangle which I haven't done in a few months. Love the denman for creating plump little curls. The more product the better for this mop.
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I did something I haven't done in AWHILE.
I trimmed the crown of my hair. I usually trim the perimeter and length. I rarely get up in there. LOL
I leave that to Reniece. But I just felt I needed to freshen up my hair.
I hope I can just put the scissors down after this.
I trimmed the crown of my hair. I usually trim the perimeter and length. I rarely get up in there. LOL
I leave that to Reniece. But I just felt I needed to freshen up my hair.
I hope I can just put the scissors down after this.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Decent wash n go today. It will be in a bun by the end of the day but I thought is share if before I put it back up.
Deep conditioned hair air dried with kinky curl knot today and Eco styler pink.
I can tell this will look better when it's longer. Today I feel like Patrick from spongebob, LOL However The trim I did yesterday feels good. My hair is soft and I have less tangling and shedding.
Deep conditioned hair air dried with kinky curl knot today and Eco styler pink.
I can tell this will look better when it's longer. Today I feel like Patrick from spongebob, LOL However The trim I did yesterday feels good. My hair is soft and I have less tangling and shedding.
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Joigirl
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Looks good. I love the versatility of natural hair.
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Thanks for the compliment.
I'm not happy with it. My curls are so loose in the front and so tight in the back. It's like two totally different curl patterns. To me it looks silly when it's out like this. But it's still my hair...so I gotta love it anyway.
Joigirl
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the compliment.
I'm not happy with it. My curls are so loose in the front and so tight in the back. It's like two totally different curl patterns. To me it looks silly when it's out like this. But it's still my hair...so I gotta love it anyway.
I think it looks fine. We are our own worst critics. I can't stand this crinkly stuff on the top of my head either. It just doesn't curl like the rest. And don't get me started on the left quadrant of my crown that is totally dry and undefined at the root even when the rest of my hair is perfectly moisturized. I just don't understand how one head can have 3 or 4 textures. You get one part happy and the rest goes on strike. Preaching to the choir....
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Girl?!! I am the queen of "don't get me started". Lol!
My hair def knows about going on strike. That is fa-sho! Ha!
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
Can't wait to hear how it works for u!
Joigirl
Well-Known Member
I will be adding this combo to my HG list. It provides hold, shine and definition. My hair still feels moisturized and usually if a product doesn't work for my hair I know by day two because my crown area dries out first. I used the cream in concert with KBN Shealoe leavein and then added EVOO after the custard.
The cream is moisturizing and has a light musky perfume (smells a little masculine to me, but did not linger). The custard has a sweeter scent and blended well with the moisturizing cream. I am very happy to have an alternative to Eco Styler.
Curlbox has three of Obia's items on sale for $25. The twisting cream, spray and Custard. I may buy it to try out the twisting cream.
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havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I starts co washing daily a few weeks ago and I see a real difference in my hair. Perhaps because I didn't big chop, I never thought of co washing daily. I notice a lot of women co wash daily when they first big chop. And then 4 years later their hair is down to their hips! Maybe that year of moisture infusion from the constant hydration makes a difference. I don't know but I will be mindful of hydral fatigue and keep it up for now.
Attached is today's bunny bun.
Attached is today's bunny bun.
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Joigirl
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It made the difference for me. I've used a modified CG method since my BC. My hair is very dry and cowashing keeps it moisturized. I cowash twice a week and shampoo about once a month. I think it helps maintain good curl formation. I don't have any issues with hydral fatigue.
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