Newbie Challenge 08 P2

[TaurusAngel]

Hey Ladies,

I can't even remember the last time I posted here. I'm keeping up with my reggie. DCing 1 or 2 times a week although I have been through so many products. I love experimenting with new DCs. I had a issue with my relaxer. My last 3 touch-ups didn't take at all. So I decided I might need to use a Super, but after everyone said the only use regular I just switch relaxers. I'm using ORS no lye relaxer and I love it so far, but that patch of hair at my crown just never gets straight anymore.erplexedI did a red rinse on my hair and the color came out really well. I think I've passed BSL. So now I'm on the mission for MBL. I don't think I can handle anything longer than that, but well see. I've kept up with the rollersetting, but I use flexi rods now and I use them just like magnetics, but they are soft and easy to sleep in. Ok I add some pics and you can see more in my fotki.

You have gorgeous hair Leona!!!!! I love that color. Its really pretty.

 

[leona2025]

You have gorgeous hair Leona!!!!! I love that color. Its really pretty.

Thanks. I was so scared when I purchased it. It looked really orange, but the lady said because my hair was dark I needed a bright color. I was skeptical, but she was right. I wanted to use black cherry, so I put just a little on my edges to see if it showed up, it didn't. I was bored and I even dyed the dogs tail red, lol.

 

[pr3tty]

Sorry I was trying to resize.... This is after my Nov 1st relaxer. I lost so much hair my hair got tangled and now my already fine hair is extra thin so I might cut my ends off.

 

[FindingMe]

Ya'll, I know this is a full page post, but gotta holla at my girls!!

I have been MIA big time, but not slacking completely.... I picked up some new products that I love, one being the Mixed Chicks that FM recommended and let me tell you, I fell in love with it the first time that I used it! I really need to post an update. I haven't even taken any pics lately :/ Well, I'm glad that all of you haven't fell off the boat like I have lol. Looking good ladies

FM: Do you still use Ojon? I keep talking myself out of buying it...but my hair needs moisture. The only way I can seem to keep it moisturized enough is to cowash every day now, gah!

Girl!!! Doncha love that Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner!!! WHEW! I put it in my siggy to advertise for it so they will keep making it....

I use the OJON, but only when my hair feels like it needs a little moisture. Since I've been on the forum, I have found ways to keep the moisture in my hair and I haven't been using it as much as I was when I first joined the forum. But, again, I do use the Restorative every now and again...

How is my girls doing, I know it's been a while.

My updated pic is in my siggy! I'm so happy after looking at my starting pic and seeing where I am now I really proud of myself. I have been lazy lately, I relaxed my hair on Sunday after a 13wk stretch, I would say that last 5 weeks of the stretch I spent in a bun, I would co-wash with VO5 2 - 3 times a week, DC two times a week, and keep my hair moist. Now that I have a fresh relaxer I'll prob wear my hair down until I'm about 4-5 weeks post then go back to what I was doing with the wet bunning.

I miss you guys, but admittingly my motivation for being on the site the way that I was before has peaked. I still visit regularly, but I do more lurking than anything.

I feel the same way!!! I've been caught up in the political forum now, but still get on pretty much every day, but again, most of my posts are there...

GIRL, your hair is WONDERFUL!!! I agree with Morenita...that spot has filled in completely!!!! YOU BETTER WORK IT GIRL!!!!

Looking Good Bign

The bunning is working for you !!! Nice progress. I'm caught up (politically speaking) right now ... I swear I can hardly tear myself away....Hopefully my hair is still growing during the general election.

Klo, you need to just stop posting pics! Or I will be over there one night to get that hair on your head....GIRL.....TOO PRETTY!

Ok, it's been a while since I posted pics, so here's my official November update pic This was just a lazy braidout. I put my hair in a low braid and took it out a day later. I'm not sure if I can claim MBL yet, but I know I'm past BSL. I will take a length shot soon...

Ahh I know! I just ordered some more henna. I'll take a pic after I henna my hair. This will be my first henna since I messed it up last time, but I'm not worried since I know where I went wrong before... No dang on citrus juices this time Olive oil is all I'm using...

L-O-V-E-L-Y!!!!! HOW COME I CAN'T GET TO BSL?!?!?!?! It's OK, though bc I am transitioning, so I plan on cutting the ends anyway. If I can transition out to APL, I'll be fine.... I just found a trick that works for my ends, girl, pure shea butter on the ends when I roll them with the perm rods for braidouts. It keeps my ends smooth and moisturized...before with the braidouts they were dry and brittle...no more....

Hey Ladies,

I can't even remember the last time I posted here. I'm keeping up with my reggie. DCing 1 or 2 times a week although I have been through so many products. I love experimenting with new DCs. I had a issue with my relaxer. My last 3 touch-ups didn't take at all. So I decided I might need to use a Super, but after everyone said the only use regular I just switch relaxers. I'm using ORS no lye relaxer and I love it so far, but that patch of hair at my crown just never gets straight anymore.erplexedI did a red rinse on my hair and the color came out really well. I think I've passed BSL. So now I'm on the mission for MBL. I don't think I can handle anything longer than that, but well see. I've kept up with the rollersetting, but I use flexi rods now and I use them just like magnetics, but they are soft and easy to sleep in. Ok I add some pics and you can see more in my fotki.

LEONA!!!! Girl, I am SICK with jealousy over your hair...... OMG! It's GORGEOUS!!!! It's growing so well!!!!!!

ummm...what's your regi again?

Sorry I was trying to resize.... This is after my Nov 1st relaxer. I lost so much hair my hair got tangled and now my already fine hair is extra thin so I might cut my ends off.

DAGGGGG, pr3tty! Your hair is about an inch or so from BSL!!!!

Girl, I wouldn't cut anymore than an inch (if that)...Your hair is growing so nicely...look at Bigns hair, it could fill out at the bottom very easily....It doesn't look unhealthy...I would just wait and see before I cut....


erybody's hair is growin, 'cept for mine...

 

[pr3tty]

Thanks FM

You're right I think I will just wait it out and not cut yet... What do I have to lose right?

Your hair is amazing so stop it

 

[TaurusAngel]

Sorry I was trying to resize.... This is after my Nov 1st relaxer. I lost so much hair my hair got tangled and now my already fine hair is extra thin so I might cut my ends off.

Very nice Pretty. Your hair has grown despite your setback. Keep up the good work!!!! Like FM said, you aren't too far from BSL.


I know its the beginning of the month so i'll try to post pics before the week is out.

 

[pr3tty]

Very nice Pretty. Your hair has grown despite your setback. Keep up the good work!!!! Like FM said, you aren't too far from BSL.


I know its the beginning of the month so i'll try to post pics before the week is out.

Thanks girl all I need now is some thickness then ill be set

 

[Galadriel]

Ladies! Here's my November update. I got rid of some of those layers I hated, as well as the see-through ends (see pic below). My hair was a little bent because I wore an updo all day I'm about 2 inches away from APL--again--LOL. I'm thinking about weaving it up (especially since it's been raining).

 

[TaurusAngel]

Ladies! Here's my November update. I got rid of some of those layers I hated, as well as the see-through ends (see pic below). My hair was a little bent because I wore an updo all day I'm about 2 inches away from APL--again--LOL. I'm thinking about weaving it up (especially since it's been raining).

Very pretty Galadriel!!!!! Your ends look great

 

[KLomax]

Ladies ,
I have to say since we started on this journey the progress I am witnessing is so amazing. I am so proud of us!!!

Ok, it's been a while since I posted pics, so here's my official November update pic This was just a lazy braidout. I put my hair in a low braid and took it out a day later. I'm not sure if I can claim MBL yet, but I know I'm past BSL. I will take a length shot soon...

Ahh I know! I just ordered some more henna. I'll take a pic after I henna my hair. This will be my first henna since I messed it up last time, but I'm not worried since I know where I went wrong before... No dang on citrus juices this time Olive oil is all I'm using...

Morenita your hair looks so beautiful & thick . On to MBL ​

Hey Ladies,

I can't even remember the last time I posted here. I'm keeping up with my reggie. DCing 1 or 2 times a week although I have been through so many products. I love experimenting with new DCs. I had a issue with my relaxer. My last 3 touch-ups didn't take at all. So I decided I might need to use a Super, but after everyone said the only use regular I just switch relaxers. I'm using ORS no lye relaxer and I love it so far, but that patch of hair at my crown just never gets straight anymore.erplexedI did a red rinse on my hair and the color came out really well. I think I've passed BSL. So now I'm on the mission for MBL. I don't think I can handle anything longer than that, but well see. I've kept up with the rollersetting, but I use flexi rods now and I use them just like magnetics, but they are soft and easy to sleep in. Ok I add some pics and you can see more in my fotki.

:wow:Amazing progress Leonia:wow: ​

Sorry I was trying to resize.... This is after my Nov 1st relaxer. I lost so much hair my hair got tangled and now my already fine hair is extra thin so I might cut my ends off.

I'm feeling ya Pr3tty ....I'm in a daily struggle w/thin & fine hair. I'm considering a monthly hardcore Aphogee for. I'm currently using the Joico Kpak protein condish weekly. With that said your hair is looking good:sweet: Keep up the good work.

Ladies! Here's my November update. I got rid of some of those layers I hated, as well as the see-through ends (see pic below). My hair was a little bent because I wore an updo all day I'm about 2 inches away from APL--again--LOL. I'm thinking about weaving it up (especially since it's been raining).

Galadriel,

those ends that thickness
I:heart2:it !!!​

TaurusAngel,your hair is is looking so healthy!!!

FM , I'm with you...I am politically exhausted and yet I cannot stop myself . I try to read EVERYTHING ... I try to watch EVERYTHING. Chuck Todd is my best friend....I'm obsessed with Keith Olbermann & Rachel Maddow...I know I need prayer,Xanax or sumthin' ....I have to go now....I think I am getting weepy ​

 

[Morenita]

Ya'll, I know this is a full page post, but gotta holla at my girls!!Girl!!! Doncha love that Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner!!! WHEW! I put it in my siggy to advertise for it so they will keep making it....

I use the OJON, but only when my hair feels like it needs a little moisture. Since I've been on the forum, I have found ways to keep the moisture in my hair and I haven't been using it as much as I was when I first joined the forum. But, again, I do use the Restorative every now and again...

LOL FM I'm hooked! I was concerned about the cones at first, and I even started a thread/poll about cones, but after trying to go "cone free," and not even lasting a day, I'm ordering some more I ordered some Ojon too

L-O-V-E-L-Y!!!!! HOW COME I CAN'T GET TO BSL?!?!?!?! It's OK, though bc I am transitioning, so I plan on cutting the ends anyway. If I can transition out to APL, I'll be fine.... I just found a trick that works for my ends, girl, pure shea butter on the ends when I roll them with the perm rods for braidouts. It keeps my ends smooth and moisturized...before with the braidouts they were dry and brittle...no
more....

Thank You!! And put down the scissors! Lol Your hair is gorgeous anyway Stop cutting and you'll be BSL in no time!!! I will look for some shea butter on my next ordering spree

 

[Morenita]

Thanks girl. I was feeling really sad about my progress. I thought after 9 months it would be way longer, but I'm learning to love it every length and it is so much healthier.

Leona, your hair has gotten so long! And thick too!

Sorry I was trying to resize.... This is after my Nov 1st relaxer. I lost so much hair my hair got tangled and now my already fine hair is extra thin so I might cut my ends off.

I'm sorry for your setback Pr3tty, but don't let it get you down. It happens to the best of us. Lord knows my hair is *still* breaking. I think that I handle it too much. I know I keep saying this, but I'm trying out a couple of new products and techniques, hopefully something will pan out. I'm not worried about it, but I would like to see it stop sooner than later. Have you tried henna yet? That might help you get some more strength in your hair. Also when you had a problem detangling, did you use a good detangler? The PJ in me wants to push that Mixed Chicks on you that FM has in her siggy. It's a dream I tell you. I have 6 inches of new growth and that stuff has my comb and Denman gliding through my hair like I just had a fresh relaxer

Ladies! Here's my November update. I got rid of some of those layers I hated, as well as the see-through ends (see pic below). My hair was a little bent because I wore an updo all day I'm about 2 inches away from APL--again--LOL. I'm thinking about weaving it up (especially since it's been raining).

Galadriel, I LOVE your blunt ends! Your hair is !

 

[pr3tty]

Thanx Morenita your hair is just really pretty....

I didnt use anything I washed and then it got all tanlged and bc my hair is so fine the whole hair just tore apart and came out while I was trying to undo the tangled hair.

Ive never tried henna that one thing I dont understand at all I dont know where to start. Ive never got it not even a little

Im hoping my hair will grow in thicker and as it grows I will trim my thin ends little by little

 

[pr3tty]

Klomax

Ive tried everything and its seems when Im making a little progress I mess it up some way.

Have you tried henna?

If yes did it do anything for you?

 

[pr3tty]

Galadriel

Im loving the cut. Your hair is looking sooo healthy

 

[KLomax]

Klomax

Ive tried everything and its seems when Im making a little progress I mess it up some way.

Have you tried henna?

If yes did it do anything for you?

Yes...I :heart2:Henna/ Indigo...I use them every other week. Henna makes my hair "appear" thicker...the indigo colors my hair a natural shade of black. I mix henna w/hot tap water and apply it. Here's a pic after henna/indigo.

 

[pr3tty]

Yes...I :heart2:Henna/ Indigo...I use them every other week. Henna makes my hair "appear" thicker...the indigo colors my hair a natural shade of black. I mix henna w/hot tap water and apply it. Here's a pic after henna/indigo.

Nice....So you only add water? Where do you get the henna?

 

[KLomax]

Klomax

Ive tried everything and its seems when Im making a little progress I mess it up some way.

Have you tried henna?

If yes did it do anything for you?

Nice....So you only add water? Where do you get the henna?

I purchased the 5lb bag from fromnaturewithlove.com (fnwl)...there is a LHCF discount code. I think it cost about $35.00...I have been using it for over 1 year and I still have ALOT left......I mix 1/2cup w/hot water until it is the consistency of yogurt. I hope this helps!!

 

[pr3tty]

I purchased the 5lb bag from fromnaturewithlove.com (fnwl)...there is a LHCF discount code. I think it cost about $35.00...I have been using it for over 1 year and I still have ALOT left......I mix 1/2cup w/hot water until it is the consistency of yogurt. I hope this helps!!

I will have to try this.... Is this protein? Like should I only apply it monthly? How long do you keep it on your hair? What do you do after the time is up?

I know I have wayyyy too much questions

 

[TaurusAngel]

I just ordered some henna and indigo. I'm going to be asking you some questions about it Klo because i'm drying to try it.

 

[25Nona]

Howdy Girls, I'm sitting here on the edge of my seat watching the election results come in so I gravitated here because hair talk always eases my mind .

As already stated I'm so proud of us, we have been sticking it through, we all have had some trials and tribulations but we have been supportive of one another and holding each others hands to make it through.

FM, you've got it going on girl, with that hair of yours transitioning and still doin the dang thang. So "what U talkin bout Willis", I'm always so every time I look at your hair wishin and .

Pr3tty, you know better than us, but from your pics your hair is banging.

Klo, Taurus, and Mo you guys are always inspirations to me

 

[KLomax]

I will have to try this.... Is this protein? Like should I only apply it monthly? How long do you keep it on your hair? What do you do after the time is up?

I know I have wayyyy too much questions

No problem Girlie ,
I use it every other week... *whispering* but I have gray hair issues . Honestly, I do not think henna is considered a protein. In my experience it works as a hair thickener.... I am considering a monthly hard core Aphogee for strength. I am going to tweak my reggi after the next length check.

WARNING You may experience dryness so it is important to DC after the henna/indigo. I know some members mix other things into their henna but I just use hot tap water. Some members regularly use a henna gloss(henna mixed w/conditioner). I posted the henna thread below.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/for...ighlight=henna


I usually henna...sloppily rinse it out in the shower then indigo....then either 2 cw or 1 poo to remove residual henna/indigo before the DC.

I hope this helps.

 

[pr3tty]

Howdy Girls, I'm sitting here on the edge of my seat watching the election results come in so I gravitated here because hair talk always eases my mind .

As already stated I'm so proud of us, we have been sticking it through, we all have had some trials and tribulations but we have been supportive of one another and holding each others hands to make it through.

FM, you've got it going on girl, with that hair of yours transitioning and still doin the dang thang. So "what U talkin bout Willis", I'm always so every time I look at your hair wishin and .

Pr3tty, you know better than us, but from your pics your hair is banging.

Klo, Taurus, and Mo you guys are always inspirations to me

Thanks.....Your hair is whats making me not cut Im hoping it will grow in... Did u trim? what did u do to get the hair to catch up?

 

[pr3tty]

No problem Girlie ,
I use it every other week... *whispering* but I have gray hair issues . Honestly, I do not think henna is considered a protein. In my experience it works as a hair thickener.... I am considering a monthly hard core Aphogee for strength. I am going to tweak my reggi after the next length check.

WARNING You may experience dryness so it is important to DC after the henna/indigo. I know some members mix other things into their henna but I just use hot tap water. Some members regularly use a henna gloss(henna mixed w/conditioner). I posted the henna thread below.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/for...ighlight=henna


I usually henna...sloppily rinse it out in the shower then indigo....then either 2 cw or 1 poo to removed residual henna/indigo before the DC.

I hope this helps.

Cool I will have to try this

 

[pr3tty]

So I know Ive been going on and on about how much damage Ive done to my hair while detangling and its hard to realize just how bad it really is

Well here is a pic of the damage......

 

[25Nona]

So I know Ive been going on and on about how much damage Ive done to my hair while Detangling and its hard to realize just how bad it really is

Well here is a pic of the damage......

Hi Pr3tty, can I recommend something to you that has really been working wonders for me. After I'm about 5 wks post my hair tangles like nobody's business when I wash, and there are 3 things that I have done that have helped me tremendously......(1) When I started the board I would wash my hair in the sink and all that tossing of my hair just called out for tangles but now despite my low water pressure I wash my hair in the shower and that avoids the tossing back and forth (2) The other thing I do is put my hair in big braids to wash 4 - 6 of them and fasten them with tiny clips at the end (because if you don't they will come a lose from the conditioner), this was a tip I picked up from the board. At first it seemed a little awkward but the more you do it you will get use to it. I felt like my hair wasn't getting clean, but then I realized that I wash it twice a week so how dirty could it be. With that braids you hair isn't agitated while washing or conditioning so it doesn't tangle. When I'm done in the shower and ready to roller set or bun (which is the third thing I've been doing wet bunning), I take each braid out apply my leave in style. I do 6 braids when I roller set 3 in the front, and 3 in the back they are sectioned in the same pattern in which I roll so I take them out one at a time, saturate the hair with water and apply my leave in and roll that section. When I wet bun I do 4.

As far as my broken section, it's still there a little little bit but since my hair is crowning it's easily hidden, back in May I did a pretty good trim and now I just dust every so often.

I wish you so much luck, I know how you feel believe me, but you will get to where you want to be, it will take time, care and patience, but you can do it. That I know because what I listed above takes longer to do but after looking at where I started and where I am now it is definitely worth it.

 

[pr3tty]

Hi Pr3tty, can I recommend something to you that has really been working wonders for me. After I'm about 5 wks post my hair tangles like nobody's business when I wash, and there are 3 things that I have done that have helped me tremendously......(1) When I started the board I would wash my hair in the sink and all that tossing of my hair just called out for tangles but now despite my low water pressure I wash my hair in the shower and that avoids the tossing back and forth (2) The other thing I do is put my hair in big braids to wash 4 - 6 of them and fasten them with tiny clips at the end (because if you don't they will come a lose from the conditioner), this was a tip I picked up from the board. At first it seemed a little awkward but the more you do it you will get use to it. I felt like my hair wasn't getting clean, but then I realized that I wash it twice a week so how dirty could it be. With that braids you hair isn't agitated while washing or conditioning so it doesn't tangle. When I'm done in the shower and ready to roller set or bun (which is the third thing I've been doing wet bunning), I take each braid out apply my leave in style. I do 6 braids when I roller set 3 in the front, and 3 in the back they are sectioned in the same pattern in which I roll so I take them out one at a time, saturate the hair with water and apply my leave in and roll that section. When I wet bun I do 4.

As far as my broken section, it's still there a little little bit but since my hair is crowning it's easily hidden, back in May I did a pretty good trim and now I just dust every so often.

I wish you so much luck, I know how you feel believe me, but you will get to where you want to be, it will take time, care and patience, but you can do it. That I know because what I listed above takes longer to do but after looking at where I started and where I am now it is definitely worth it.

Thank you so much.... You taking the time out to explain all this means more to me than you will ever know. Im so happy we have this little circle.... What would I do without you ladies

 

[RecipeBABY]

why i didnt know about this.. welp looking forward to the new newbie challenge.. smh

 

[TaurusAngel]

Here are my updates for November. I'll start off by saying that i relaxed and ended my thoughts on transitioning. I'm happy that i did. I'm currently on my third week post relaxer. I was about to post pics yesterday but looked at my hair and i was really not pleased. My ends were uneven and so i got my mom to do a trim. The trim ended up being a cut,lol, but i was pleased. I am no longer APL but my hair looks much healthier.

Hair before cut

Hair after cut

 

[pr3tty]

Here are my updates for November. I'll start off by saying that i relaxed and ended my thoughts on transitioning. I'm happy that i did. I'm currently on my third week post relaxer. I was about to post pics yesterday but looked at my hair and i was really not pleased. My ends were uneven and so i got my mom to do a trim. The trim ended up being a cut,lol, but i was pleased. I am no longer APL but my hair looks much healthier.

Hair before cut

Hair after cut

It really does... Its very pretty and looks very healthy