Newbies let get together and get results.. All r welcome

cutenappygrl said:
Did you use red henna - if so did you get any color from it??
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I used Jamila henna. I got very subtle color (mostly on my grinning grays). For more color I should have let the mixture sit for ~12 hours (I only let it sit for 1/2 hr), but the color wasn't that important - I was more interested in the thickness.
 
pr3tty said:
WE WILL HAVE A NEW QUESTION EVERY WEEK TO SHARE WITH EACH OTHER SO WE CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER....

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

WHAT NEW PRODUCT/S DO U REALLY WANNA TRY?
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I want to try some Aveda products. I've been dying to get my hands on them :drunk:. Since I'm really going to be focusing on protective styling and moisturizing, I want to try some conditioners/leave-ins.
 
FindingMe said:
I'm down with the NEWBIE CHALLENGE!!:grin:

*I have APL, 4a/3c relaxed hair with layers.
*I will shampoo 2x week and relax when I have at least 1" full inch of new growth and no sooner.
*I use OJON products for moisture and Aphogee products for protein.
*I rollerset and style and will use direct heat no more than 2x per month.
*I will always protect my hair at night (pincurls & wrap w/satin bonnet, silk scarf, etc.)


:yay:I'm working towards BSL by the end of the year.:yay:
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I want ur hair.... Its beautifullllll... the body is to die for
 
mzveda said:
Hey, I missed the Feb. 1 pic. posting deadline :sad: sorry. I was on a much needed vacation with the hubby. We went to Disney World without the kids. It was so much fun. Below is my starting point. I have a hair appt. Thursday so I'll post a better pic then. Pray for me:pray: I like this new girl but you never know.

Oh by the way, everyones hair photos are fabulous! :kiss3:
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Im glad u had fun.. I wanna go
 
Product I would like to try is Aphgee 2 step protein treatment.

Tell me what you think about my regiment and my fotki albums.

My hair care regiment will be very simple so that I can insure that I will actually follow it for the long run. If I try to commit to anything too complex I would probably just quit. Thank goodness for no more blow drying, which was the only heat I used on my hair. Now that I discovered air drying without tangles.

1. Wash once a week on Sunday with Motions Lavish Conditoning Shampoo. Detangle in the shower with wide tooth comb. Deep condition with Elasta QP DPR-11. Air dry in a wrapped ponytail or bun with Elasta QP Mango Butter and Fantasia IC Gel.
2. Wednesday deep condition with Motions Moisture Plus Conditioner. Detangle in the shower with wide tooth comb. Air dry in a wrapped ponytail or bun with Elasta QP Mango Butter and Fantasia IC Gel.

I also want to do a clarfying shampoo and use Queen Helene Cholestrol. I'm really loving Smooth N Shine Silk Fusion 60 sec Reconstructor. It made my hair really silky.

Daily Care: Spritz with Leave in conditioner twice a day. Moisturize with Elasta QP Mango Butter twice a day. Put in ponytail or bun. I think even these few things will really help my hair be strong and healthy and grow. In the past I have never conditioned my hair and I have never used any moisturizer regularly.

My starting point:
 

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pr3tty said:
WE WILL HAVE A NEW QUESTION EVERY WEEK TO SHARE WITH EACH OTHER SO WE CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER....

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

WHAT NEW PRODUCT/S DO U REALLY WANNA TRY?
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I really wanna try Victoria Secret's So Sexy shampoo and conditioner and the Joico Reconstructor (Generic Version). Also, I wanna try any heat protector period because I need one and don't know what's good.

OT...I've changed my regimen a little. All this week I've been cowashing every day with Pantene Hydrating Curls and bunning. Oyin's Burnt Sugar Pomade is a little heavy to use on my rollersets, plus I've been a little busy getting ready to move so I'll be bunning until the end of the month.
 
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Luxurious12 said:
I know I'm a few days late, but I did wash my hair Saturday so I should be good to go!
  • Washed with Biolage Ultra-hydrating Shampoo. Followed with Kera Care moisturizing shampoo
  • Conditioned with Dry Itchy Scalp and Humecto Kera Care conditioner's. Sat for 30 min. and rinsed
  • Sprayed Matrix Instacure Leave -In conditioner and CD Black Vanilla Leav-In conditioner.
  • Locked in moisture with a dime size of CD Lisa Elixir hair oil and air dried my hair.
Here is my issue. I have been going natural for 16 weeks now and I am transitioning. It has become increasinly difficult for me to flat iron my hair. I use the CHI, which I love, but it is not working on my roots as well as I hoped. Trying to figure out some low heat options. I was told to try straw sets. Any suggestions for something that I can do myself?
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When I was transitioning I wore lots of rollersets. If the new growth was too wild, I would do flat twists in the front. Also braidouts and twistouts. You can do those yourself and they won't take as long to do as a strawset.
 
Ok, here's my starting pic! I think I have around 1.5 - 2 in. of new growth. I'm planning on doing a retouch either this month or next.
 

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pr3tty said:
WE WILL HAVE A NEW QUESTION EVERY WEEK TO SHARE WITH EACH OTHER SO WE CAN LEARN FROM EACH OTHER....

THIS WEEK'S QUESTION:

WHAT NEW PRODUCT/S DO U REALLY WANNA TRY?
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I am an OJON girl. I really want to try the OJON SWA+ fortifying treatment in addition to my OJON Nurturing Treatment I already religiously do each week. Right now, though, I still have a lot of Aphogee I am using as a protein, so I will have to wait until I run out of that. I would love to say that I use one complete product line for all my haircare needs...I would absolutely love it!!:grin:
 
Mrs.Gooch said:
My pic is in my siggy (I hope!) Don't laugh damn it!!! We all have to start somewhere! LOL!

I just really want my healthy head of hair back!!!!!!! (Excuse me while I go weep and apply some coconut oil.......................)
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:lachen: I am over here ROLLING!!! I know EXACTLY what you mean!!! Girl, whatever- your hair is beautiful and will be SL in NO TIME!!
 
Please count me in. I just officially started my journey this year. I have already joined the bootcamp and the TWA grow out challenge.

My last relaxer was at the beginning of May in 2007.
I did the big chop in December and I'm using the Crown and Glory method with braids or wigs.
I moisturize daily with a mixture of conditioner, glycerin distilled water and coconut oil.
I use Giovanni conditioners and apple cider vinegar to cleanse.
I want a pony puff or nice bun by the end of the year.
The key for my hair is moisture and removing build-up because I have HARD water. Weekly ACV rinses seem to do the trick.

Well. I wish everybody luck.
 
Cutnappygrl. you said

I really want to try henna as well - I want to add color + strength (I heard it has protein). If my hair responds well then it will become my staple. My only concern is dryness, messiness, and not getting any color change on my dark, resistant hair.
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I am natural also, and while I do love henna, I have found that it might be more beneficial to focus on moisture rather than protein treatments while your hair is still short. If you keep your hair properly moisturized it will retain strength and elasticity. Then you can worry about protein maybe once every three months or so when your hair is longer and older.
 
HotRibena said:
I used Jamila henna. I got very subtle color (mostly on my grinning grays). For more color I should have let the mixture sit for ~12 hours (I only let it sit for 1/2 hr), but the color wasn't that important - I was more interested in the thickness.
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Did you get thickness?
 
pr3tty said:
OF ALL THE PEOPLE WHO SAID THEY WERE IN AND THIS IS SUCH A GREAT IDEA ONLY 13 PPL HAVE B4 PICS UP......

FOR ALL THE LADIES WHO HAVE THEIR PICS AND REGIMEN UP AND ESPECIALLY BY THE DUE DATE I THANK YOU.

WE ARE ALSO ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.

HERE ARE THE LADIES WITH B4 PICS...

PR3TTY
LAPACIENCIA
AKIMAT001
BEAUTIFULREALITY
HOTRIBENA
BEAUTIFULLYBLACK
MRSMERCERY
CUTENAPPYGRL
MRS. GOOCH
NATURALLONG81
RAYEJ
CLMACKY
CINDLY
FIYA'SLOVECHILD
BLISS806
GALADRIEL
FINDINGME
LUXURIOUS12
LEONA2025
MRS WATSON
TRINAE
MZ VEDA
DRJO91

THIS IS THE NEW UPDATED LIST OF B4 PICS ..... IM HAPPY U LADIES R SERIOUS ABOUT THIS... LETS GROW LADIES

ALL THE OTHER LADIES WHOSE NAME IS ON THE 1ST PAGE LIST THAT DID NOT POST B4 PICS PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF UR IN OR OUT SO WE CAN BE FAIR 2 EVERY1

I THINK POSTING B4 PICS ARE IMPORTANT TO OUR JOURNEY BECAUSE IT SHOW EVERY1 WHERE WE R STARTING FROM AND OUR HAIR TYPE N LOOKS TO GO WITH OUR REGIMEN....

HAVING UR B4 PIC MAY HELP SOMEONE SUGGEST A PRODUCT THEY THINK MAY BE GOOD FOR UR HAIR TYPE ETC.

PLEASE LADIES AS NEWBIES LETS BE SERIOUS AND SHOW THAT WE CAN MAKE OUR GOAL THIS IS ALSO A WAY TO THANK THE PEOPLE WHO WE HAVE LEARNED FROM, THAT HAVE BEEN HERE B4 US.
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IM SOO HAPPY THIS IS GOING SO GREAT
 
OOOPS. I see it. Can you really see a difference in hair in just a few weeks? What about trimming? How often are you ladies doing it?
 
Is my hair considered APL?
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fiya'slovechild said:
Your hair is so pretty and full of life. I'm loving it. I pray i can make it to APL by summer. :yep:
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Thanks! I don't think you will have any issues. :grin: My hair tends to grow faster in the warmer months, so if that's true for you, APL, here you come!!! You are basically there, seriously, you don't have that much further...
 
FindingMe said:
Thanks! I don't think you will have any issues. :grin: My hair tends to grow faster in the warmer months, so if that's true for you, APL, here you come!!! You are basically there, seriously, you don't have that much further...
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Thanks!!! I need all the inspiring i can get. i'm definitely going to start baggying. I want to do that until the end of March and see how it goes. but thanks again
 
Thanks MrsWatson!!! APL by the years end us my goal too! Good point about the daily scalp massages, it's something I need to remember to do!:wallbash:

MrsWatson said:
sorry i took so long to respond! :look: Well, i dont really have a solid routine yet...but this is it so far (im still tweaking though)

daily: moisturize with ORS Olive Oil moisturizer
massage scalp (with olive oil on my finger tips) 10 minutes every morning and every night
protective style to keep my hair from rubbing on my clothes and car seat.

once a week: clarify using some type of tresemme shampoo (i dont remember the name and i'm in class right now :drunk:) and deep condition using ORS replenishing PAKS (not one the same day though)

twice a week: Co wash using herbal essences breaks over or hello hydration.

thats pretty much it though...i also use the herbal essences breaks over leave in strengthener and profectiv healthy ends. oh, and sunsilk hydra tlc, but im not on a real schedule with those, i just add them as i feel they are needed...i don't use heat either. Maybe a flat iron if me and my SO have somewhere special to go, but thats not very often!! :perplexed

I'm in college and I am forced to live off the meager ends that my dad sends me on a monthly basis, so i've tried to find the least expensive products that will still get me some pretty good results and so far this system has seemed to work. Although, i did hit a stumbling block before i learned about protective styling. But now that i've been enlightened, im hoping to be APL by the end of the year at least.
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Sorry I didn't post my before pic, it's in my fotki album along with my protective styles and my regimen. I would love everyone to check it out.
Thanks.
 
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