NEWBIE MANUAL: Links to Useful/Important Threads

[cuddlez_72]

Thank you so much.

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping for the newbies.....................

 

[peachfuzzz]

Bumpity bump

 

[Whimsy]

good bump.

Why isn't this a sticky yet?

 

[islanchile]

I've been lurking for a month but, after seeing this thread, I couldn't stand to be a lurker anymore. I officially subscribed to LHCF.

This is incredible information. You ladies are amazing!

Thank you so much.

 

[freecurl]

Thank you for this post. I'm also relatively new and I appreciate how organized and thorough this welcome list is.

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping for my friend "C" and any other newbies who need this.

 

[Chan_USMC]

Sticky Please??

 

[EleganceUnleashed]

Thanks! *subscribing*

 

[StopMakingSense]

Very excited about this thread; thanks for bumping.

 

[Nix08]

This should be the first thing newbies see when they sign up!

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping for all the newbies and for the vets who need a refresher!

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping again....

 

[sunnieb]

I'm gonna keep bumping this 'til it becomes a sticky.......

 

[blueberryd]

tHanks for the bizzump! lol..this is great info for newbies and the not-so-newbies.
This is such a great reference thread--soooooooooo SUBBING!

 

[twatombl]

Bumping for newbies/lurkers that are overwhelmed and need all the help they can get (waving)

 

[ebsalita]

Bumping for newbies/lurkers that are overwhelmed and need all the help they can get (waving)

really appreciate this - I've just this week tried to get serious about moisturising and understanding porosity etc. This is perfect I can't wait to get stuck into all this info and see what works for my hair

 

[babyu21]

I have been here for a while but this info is always great to reread.

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping.......

 

[sunnieb]

Bumping again....

 

[sunnieb]

I haven't bumped this in a few weeks, so..........

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[sunnieb]

AryaStarr258 - Here's a thread you might find useful.

 

[Damaged but not out]

end

can we bump this daily. Or make it a sticky please.

There alot of new posters who need this start.

I know it helped me when I first joined.

 

[toufa]

Something happened to the other thread...so here's a new one. These are all the links that I find important, though there are many more out there. But these should help you get started (if you're a newbie) or brush up on your haircare knowledge (if you're a veteran).

Basics:
Favorite threads/stickies
Newcomer's guide to starting out
Regimen Building for Newbies
Mane and Chic 101-Beginner's Guide to Hair

Now that you've learned a little something, you're probably itching to go buy some new shiny products. STOP. Sit down. Read this first!

Breakage:
Hair Breakage 101
Doing Everything Right and Your Hair is Still Breaking

Protein:
Protein/Moisture Balance
To Clear the Air About Protein
Protein in the Ingredients Does Not Necessarily Mean it's a Protein Conditioner
Why do a lot of hydrating products have keratin protein in them?
Please please please read the articles on protein!

Porosity
Gymfreak's Porosity Blog Series: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
CurlChemistorosity and Curly Hair
Porosity: The Forgotten Step
Porosity: The Uses of Baking Soda and ACV

Co-wash/Pre-poo/DC:
What is a cowash?
Prepoo vs. Cowash vs. DC
Definition of Deep Condition
Not All Conditioners Can Deep Condition!!!
Dr. Ali Syed (Chemist): The Right Way to Condition Series
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4

Moisturizing/Sealing:
How do you moisturize/seal?
How do you moisturize?
How often do you moisturize?
What is the best, most moisturizing natural oil?

Ayurveda/Henna:
Ayurveda Support Thread
Do y'all henna?
A new henna thread

Braids/Weaves:
Braids 101
New to weaves, here are some definite don'ts!

Heat:

• • Why is it bad to use oil when pressing/flat ironing?: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=114270
  • Weekly Heat. What are you all afraid of? : http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=354025
  • Folicular degeneration from using heat: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=328589
    Flat ironing is considered indirect heat?: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=318207
    You can have healthy hair with regular heat use: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=110350
    A question for those who fear heat?: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=251239
    Interesting article about heat protection: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=1800424
    Links to heat threads/articles: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=6522175&postcount=62
    Straightening facts, How hot is too hot?: http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/2009/05/straightening-factshow-hot-is-too-hot.html

Relaxers

• • The science of preventing relaxer damage by using silk: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=112817&highlight=silk+proteins
  • Your Complete Guide to Safely Applying Chemical Relaxers: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/320975/guide_to_safely_applying_chemical_relaxers.html
  • Relaxers: Lye? Or No Lye? Which is Better for you?: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/352470/is_lye_or_nolye_chemical_relaxing_better.html
  • Self-Relaxer Support Thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=157899
  • Stretcher’s Support Thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=118195

Best pics of relaxed heads.

Lye V. No Lye, Protein v. Ceramides (Everyone should read this, relaxed or not).

Naturals:

• • Naturals: worst mistakes you ever made as a natural: http://longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=223081
  • Best Pics of Natural Hair/Heads: A thread of encouragement: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=168146
  • Naturals that Straighten: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=298845
  • 2009 Natural Support Thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=329109
  • Do’s and Don’ts of Natural Hair: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=54752
  • Must Have’s for Maintaining Natural Hair: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=266511
  • Transitioner’s Support Thread: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=312457

Inspiration (for natural & relaxed): Waistlength & Beyond: Names and Regimens
Blogs (These are just the ones I could remember off the top of my head and definitely not a full list.)

• • www.urbancurlz.com
  • http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com/
  • http://keepitsimplesista.blogspot.com/
  • http://www.maneandchic.blogspot.com/
  • www.bglhonline.com
  • www.curlynikki.com
  • http://www.longhairdontcare.net/
  • http://www.theantihairslave.blogspot.com/
  • http://www.relaxedhairhealth.blogspot.com/
  • http://www.afrobella.com/
  • http://www.hairsmystory.com/
    www.dralisyed.com

If there are other links, please please add them to this thread. That way we can have it all in one place!

Happy Hair Growing!

Hello. Thank you very much for putting all this info together in one place! And thank you guys for bumping it for the newbies! Really looking forward to reading these!

Toufa

 

[RarityFluttershy]

Damn. This Is A Good Thread.

 

[JeterCrazed]

but

 

[sunnieb]

JeterCrazed - it's ok to feel nervous in the beginning, I know I did.

Don't jump on bandwagons, just take it one day at a time.

Nix08 - yee haaa! We got another relaxed head on the board!

Sent from my Comet

 

[JeterCrazed]

JeterCrazed - it's ok to feel nervous in the beginning, I know I did.

Don't jump on bandwagons, just take it one day at a time.

Nix08 - yee haaa! We got another relaxed head on the board!

Sent from my Comet

Thanks so much! I'm gonna follow that advice and work on one thing at a time. 1st stop: moisture/protein balance. Next stop, clay masks. I'm already a product junkie. I don't need any enablers

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[sunnieb]

kaytorry - this is one of the best threads on here.....

 

[Damaged but not out]

let me just put this closer to the top