NEWBY QUESTIONS

[qwnbee1]

THIS IS MY FIRST POSTING, EVEN THOUGH I HAVE BEEN LURKING FOR A WHILE AND USING A LOT OF THE ADVICE YOU ALL HAVE TO GIVE. I REALLY NEED SOME INFO ON A LOT OF THE METHODS DIFFERENT ONES ARE USING FOR THIER HAIR CARE:

1. WHAT IS TEXLAXING
2. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE HAIR TYPE (EX: 4A 3B)
3. WHAT IS PREPOO
4. HOW EXACTLY DO YOU USE AMINO ACIDS

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS I WOULD APPRECIATE ANSWERS TO

 

[soulie]

Welcome! I would suggest you start by reading the sticky threads at the beginning of the forum. They contain a lot of information that will answer your questions. Additionally, you can search on your key terms (e.g. amino acids) and find what people have said about usage. HHG!

 

[qwnbee1]

thanks for your reply...i will try it.

 

[qwnbee1]

thanks for you reply...i will try it.

 

[tada1]

welcome to the forum!

1. WHAT IS TEXLAXING
Using a relaxer to loosen your curls. so you basically leave the relaxer on for less time than recommended, that way you get a texturized look by using a relaxer

2. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE HAIR TYPE (EX: 4A 3B)
to be honest, its not an exact science. the hair type system most commonly used on this board is the Andre Walker system (Oprah's hair stylist). here's a link with pictures to give you a visual of the yardsticks for each category: http://www.curlyhairsalon.com/hairtypes.html

3. WHAT IS PREPOO
Putting oils/conditioner on the hair before shampooing to prevent overdrying from chemicals in the shampoo

4. HOW EXACTLY DO YOU USE AMINO ACIDS
i wish i knew. im keeping my reggie as simple as possible. maybe someone else can chime in here, but i think people just add it to other products already in their reggies

HHG

 

[SEMO]

Welcome!!!!

Tada1 pretty much said what I would have. As far as amino acids, I believe many here purchase pure silk amino acids and add it to products like conditioners to give them a boost (since silk amino acids--saa's--are a pretty gentle protein that can be used often without damaging the hair). I've not done this so you'd have to do a search to find a thread that explains it more.

 

[qwnbee1]

thanks for the help and the link!

 

[qwnbee1]

thanks!!!! will take your advice.