Naturally Flexible Support Thread

[Rae81]

Twisted my hair up for a twist out. This is my first time trying it. I mostly do braid outs so I'm a little nervous about how it will look.

 

[havilland]

Twisted my hair up for a twist out. This is my first time trying it. I mostly do braid outs so I'm a little nervous about how it will look.

I still haven't mastered that art yet. Me and braid outs and twistouts don't get along yet. Lol Let us know how it turns out.

 

[Prettymetty]

I found a dupe for Kerastase Elixir Ultime. It was 11.99 at Target for 100ml compared to $56 for 125ml. Ingredient list is almost identical. Both oils contain camelia, pracaxi and argan oil. The oil is called Oleo Miracle by Dessange Paris (owned by Loreal) Pic below

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

The only thing in my reggie I'm changing is actually doing it! Lol I'm so lazy. I need to detangle and wash a little more often than what I'm currently doing before I'm bald for life lol. I also need to drink more water *barf*

 

[havilland]

The only thing in my reggie I'm changing is actually doing it! Lol I'm so lazy. I need to detangle and wash a little more often than what I'm currently doing before I'm bald for life lol. I also need to drink more water *barf*

How about seltzer water or sparkling water? Would that be easier to get down?

 

[havilland]

I found a dupe for Kerastase Elixir Ultime. It was 11.99 at Target for 100ml compared to $56 for 125ml. Ingredient list is almost identical. Both oils contain camelia, pracaxi and argan oil. The oil is called Oleo Miracle by Dessange Paris (owned by Loreal) Pic below

Nice find!!!

Isn't Kerastace owned by Loreal too? If so that product is probably identical.

 

[Prettymetty]

Yes. Both companies are owned by Loreal. The products are pretty much identical, but Kerastase smells better.

 

[Evolving78]

My new growth is way thicker than my relaxed ends. It will be a long time before I wear my hair down in public. I dust my ends often, but I'm want some length, so I won't do a major trim until I get to BSL. I think once I reach that, I will cut an inch every 8 weeks.

 

[bebezazueta]

My new growth is way thicker than my relaxed ends. It will be a long time before I wear my hair down in public. I dust my ends often, but I'm want some length, so I won't do a major trim until I get to BSL. I think once I reach that, I will cut an inch every 8 weeks.

This is what I've been doing. Maintaining at BSL. I started with 14 inches relaxed hair at nape and 21 inches at the front. I now have 8 inches relaxed ends on top and 6 inches at the back.

BSL is a nice length for transitioning. I still get to do buns and ponies.

 

[Evolving78]

This is what I've been doing. Maintaining at BSL. I started with 14 inches relaxed hair at nape and 21 inches at the front. I now have 8 inches relaxed ends on top and 6 inches at the back. BSL is a nice length for transitioning. I still get to do buns and ponies.

your hair is amazing! What's your Reggie?

 

[havilland]

your hair is amazing! What's your Reggie?

I agree. Share share share

 

[havilland]

I have been stepping up my moisture game. So this week I deep conditioned with moisture and protein for several hours in a turban.

Daily i have followed with my spritz of filtered water, peppermint, silk aminos, aloe and a few drops of conditioner. Then used Vatika oil and Moisture 24/7 conditioner to seal. I have been using the heavier solid oil and actually using real conditioner instead of water based moisturizer to seal my hair.

I see a difference in how my hair maintains moisture daily.

I have to wait to see if this helps with retention.

 

[Prettymetty]

I moisturized and sealed my braids today. Now I'm going to do a scalp massage and tie my hair up until I leave the house.

 

[havilland]

I forgot to tell y'all. I tried a Red Tea shampoo bar for the first time this week.

I love how clean my hair felt. And soooooo soft afterwards.

I didn't really care for the actual "usage". The bar handling in the shower was annoying to me. I like a bottle better....but the results were worth it.

 

[DarkJoy]

I forgot to tell y'all. I tried a Red Tea shampoo bar for the first time this week.

I love how clean my hair felt. And soooooo soft afterwards.

I didn't really care for the actual "usage". The bar handling in the shower was annoying to me. I like a bottle better....but the results were worth it.

I feel the same about a conditioning bar I got recently. Trying to spread that on is frustrating but nice results after.

 

[Rae81]

Where are y'all getting the shampoo bars from

 

[havilland]

I feel the same about a conditioning bar I got recently. Trying to spread that on is frustrating but nice results after.

Girl! I wanted to throw that little slippery bar in the trash trying to get it to lather and stop falling out of my wet hands. Lol!

 

[havilland]

Where are y'all getting the shampoo bars from

I ordered mine from Hairveda when they had a sale a few weeks back. I got two just in case I liked them. Now I'm glad I went ahead and ordered a couple. I never tried a bar before. I didn't think the difference would be that noticeable. But my hair is much softer now. I would say 30% softer and shinier.

 

[Joigirl]

Flat ironed last night for the first time since my BC in May 2012. This is the almost finished product. I trimmed my ends after this photo, but they are still not smooth. I will try adding rollers tonight. This is too much work. I won't do this again for another 3 years.

 

[havilland]

Flat ironed last night for the first time since my BC in May 2012. This is the almost finished product. I trimmed my ends after this photo, but they are still not smooth. I will try adding rollers tonight. This is too much work. I won't do this again for another 3 years.

Beautiful!!!

(That's how I used to feel about flat ironing. Took way too long and lasted not long enough)

 

[Joigirl]

Beautiful!!! (That's how I used to feel about flat ironing. Took way too long and lasted not long enough)

I understand! The rollers really helped smooth my ends, but I still have frizz. I was told to try adding a pomade for more hold when I roll my hair again.

 

[havilland]

I understand! The rollers really helped smooth my ends, but I still have frizz. I was told to try adding a pomade for more hold when I roll my hair again.

for my hair i can't use much product...anything "humectant" and my hair poofs back up like a chia pet.

 

[g.lo]

Sorry wrong thread- deleted

 

[mz.rae]

Not sure what I am going to do with my hair. Not sure if I am going to straighten it or do a curlformer set. I will probably try a curlformer set or regular roller set since I'm trying to lay off the heat.

 

[Prettymetty]

I might rock a braidout to church this Sunday. If it's a fail I can always make it into a big sexy bun

 

[havilland]

WOWUH!!! I missed this site. Mad I clocked it just as it came back online. Whew!!! Mad withdrawals. I Chelated and treated my scalp to some acv tonight. Also did a deep treatment with Hairveda Methi Sativa step one and two protein and moisture. Hair is like butter now.

 

[Joigirl]

Washed my hair after flat ironing. It reverted just fine. Very happy to have my curls back. Glad to see the site is back up.

 

[havilland]

I would post a pic but I can't.

 

[Joigirl]

I would post a pic but I can't.

I haven't tried yet. Let me see if I can do it.

 

[Joigirl]

I can't post a pic either. It pulls up my photo album.