Yes, my dears, I have been to the mountain top. Last night I established a routine that works wonders. I saved my Serengeti (wild and dry) ends without so much as a snip. I started by wetting my hair with diluted ACV. I then did a conditioner wash and followed with a coating of jojoba oil on the entire length of my hair. I did a rollerset and when I took it down, my hair was soft, smooth, and shiny all the way down the hair shaft. (And did I mention that I have not had a touch up since October?) My curls were defined and crisp without being crunchy. I did a pin set last night and when I took it down this morning, the curls were bouncy and full. Life is good