New way to texturize? my theory.

[DDTexlaxed]

Please tell me how you got burned. I am wondering if being relaxed has anything to do with my BS success.rolleyes: You do what you want with your hair. It's beautiful.

 

[blaqueprincessa]

I can't wait to try this when I take my weave out
yaaaay
off to study

 

[Mahalialee4]

I know a good baking soda treatment works for me because my hair is thick although the strands are fine and like to stick together. I mix in in my shampoo. bonjour

 

[Platinum]

I didn't try the BS yet because I was really concerned about my shedding issues so I used the garlic shampoo instead. I still want to try the BS because I want to soften my NG (I'm trying to hold out for a 6 month stretch). I'm also interested in the coconut/lime mix. Decisions, decisions...

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

I mixed about 4 to 5 tsps. of baking soda in with my condish and ayurvedic oils. I'll see how it goes in the morning....

 

[blaqueprincessa]

omg I can't wait to hear about your results

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

Actually...My hair is EXTREMELY soft! Normally, my hair is soft at the beginning of the day, while it is still wet and kinda dries out later on. But, this go round, my hair is still soft...5 hours after I rinsed. I did notice that my curl pattern did slightly loosen. My curls were hanging in the very back! My hair looked bigger than usual, and my curls naturally popped.

Very Impressed!!!

 

[blaqueprincessa]

wow do you have any pictures
i'm so happy to hear that, was it easy to detangle?
Cuz that was my biggest problem

 

[ScandalousBeauty]

Nope, I didn't have any pics. I put my hair in a puff. Sorry!

wow do you have any pictures
i'm so happy to hear that, was it easy to detangle?
Cuz that was my biggest problem

 

[bgsix]

This worked grrreat on my dd hair when I tried this weekend. I did not have to deal with a yelling/whimpering 6yr old. Her hair detangled like a breeze. I added about 1 tablespoon of bs with some random condish, let it sit for about 15 min and washed out.

Definitely a keep in my book.

 

[gmw]

I didn't try the BS yet because I was really concerned about my shedding issues so I used the garlic shampoo instead. I still want to try the BS because I want to soften my NG (I'm trying to hold out for a 6 month stretch). I'm also interested in the coconut/lime mix. Decisions, decisions...

Ok, I just wanted to add this regarding the shedding. I hadn't detangled my 4a extremely small coils in 2weeks. Just doing a wng.

Last night I did this as a prepoo, and my hair barely BARELY shed. I mean I have done the none manipulation thing before, and gotten a lot of hair out. Not this time.

 

[Hairsofab]

this sounds like an interesting method.

 

[halee_J]

I wonder how this compares to the effect of yogurt hmmm.....

>>>>>>>>>>b u m p i n g

 

[Kelly210]

I wish I had seen this thread before I went and chopped my dang hair off.

 

[NYAmicas]

Bumping, may try this tonight.

 

[ackee walk]

subscribing. can't wait to try this this weekend

 

[Sui Topi]

argh! so I could have done it last night, mixed in with my pre poo! I'm crying to my husband about this and hes like "well you can do it tonight "...He just doesnt get it...if I did it last night, I could see it now. If I do it tonight, I have to wait for tomorrow ...I'm going to go rinse out my prepoo and then mix it with conditioner and leave it on.

 

[Shinka]

I have to try this BSoda technique as I grow out my perm.

 

[morehairplease]

I have to try this BSoda technique as I grow out my perm.

this sounds interesting. off to search the forum for this thread.

 

[MonaRae]

I may give this a try tonight. I will mix 2 tbls of BS with NTM and report back later. I LHCF I really want to go natural b/c I hate chemicals but my hair is scary w/o the chemicals. I really hope this help me!

 

[MonaRae]

This is a keeper. My hair feels so strong and it holds the water so much better. Usually when I rollerset after a wash my hair dryes out before I finish. Not so this time. It held the water and felt super strong. I might of left it in too long tho (30 minutes). I still got brakage and I'm thinking its b/c of that so next time I will go for 20 minutes.

 

[trinigul]

Ok, I just wanted to add this regarding the shedding. I hadn't detangled my 4a extremely small coils in 2weeks. Just doing a wng.

Last night I did this as a prepoo, and my hair barely BARELY shed. I mean I have done the none manipulation thing before, and gotten a lot of hair out. Not this time.

We're twins. Same situation. And I barely had to do any detangling. The shower hit that hair and it was a wrap for the tangles. I'm sitting here in disbelief.

Re: the shedding - then again, I did try Shimmie's garlic treatment a few days ago, but my hair is so soft with cute curls that I just love this!

Anyway, I just wanted to post a thank you for whoever gave this suggestion.

 

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

I'm going to try this on my hair for an hour.

My mix

1/3 c conditioner to 3 "eating" teaspoons of BS

Each 1/3 applied to a corresponding 3rd on my head (it's thick and definitely needs that much...)

59 minutes left...

 

[PhiLee]

How did it go?

 

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

My hair started smelling like a perm... but nothing seemed to be any different for me.If anything I still had tangles.

 

[Afrolicious]

I'm new to the board and looking for ways to relax my curls naturally.

My hair is color-treated. Will using a baking powder mix cause any issues with the color?

Should I use it for a shorter amount of time?

Also, for those who do the BP mix regularly, do you always put the mixture over all your hair, or just on the new growth?

 

[BeautifulRoots]

So I tried this today. First I put baking soda and water on my scalp to help remove buildup from twists that I had. Rinsed the baking soda out and detangled with conditioner. I noticed that my hair was very easy to detangle. The only explanation I have is the baking soda because my hair is never that easy to detangle. ESPECIALLY after I have twists or braids for a while. Anywho, I was very happy about that. Then I mixed conditioner and baking soda together in a container. Idk how much baking soda I used, I didnt measure, just put it in the bowl. I didnt use a lot, maybe it was about a teaspoon for each section of hair. I let this sit for about 30-45 minutes. Then I rinsed. Boy, my hair was soft!!! The front and back of my hair (the kitchen) was very smooth. I was surprised. My hair was also very stretched out, never seen it stretch that much before. It loosened my curls nicely. It works!! I soo like the baking soda mix, im going to be doing it more often.

 

[naturalpride]

I am going to try BS and conditioner for 1 hour and I will keep you all posted on the results.

 

[naturalpride]

I tried it last night. I mixed 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 3 tablespoons of Suave Coconut Conditioner, and 1 oz. water; I left the mixture in for 20 minutes and then I put Shea Butter Cholestoral in overnight and rinsed this morning. My hair was much easier to comb through, and my shedding and breakage was reduced. I also noticed that my curl patter is more defined. This will definately become my new staple.

 

[d-rock]

Dang and here I was using baking soda to exfoliate my face. I'm gonna try this on Saturday probably mix it with either yogurt or coconut milk and my HE LTR.