Now Forming an Army of SUPER-LONG HAIR 4B (or mostly 4b) NATURALS!! Come on in!
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jerseygurl
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ladies, I belong here now 
. I BC'd on saturday and I'm intend to continue my KISS regimen. Wash in braids or twists once or twice a week. Wash loose hair and DC monthly and blowdry after DC
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bride91501
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@bride91501 Yes my hair is totally shrunken in both pics (January 2011 vs June 2011). I started using heat in May (I'm on heat session# 3)
Last heat session PICS HERE so my hair has loosened just a tad.
As my hair gets longer, it hangs a little more (this even before incorporating heat) Here is the last pic of shrunken hair I took prior to deciding to use heat (March 2011)
@pookaloo83 Right now I am totally following a KISS regimen, and using heat.
So currently I am washing and steaming 1x every 2 weeks then lightly flat ironing (skipping the blow dryer)..
Every other day to 2 days I am using a mix of wheat germ oil and crisco oil on the length of my hair. Put my hair in a bun or full wig and go.
During the second week I apply my growth aide to my scalp 3-4 times a week then wash and repeat.
Ok lol....I get it now. I didn't realize you'd been using heat. I was like, "I know yaya's hair grows fast, but she is definitely keeping secrets!"
I too have found that my shrinkage seems to be decreasing just a weeeeee bit (lol) as my hair's approaching APL.
bride91501
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WELCOME jerseygurl, and CONGRATS on your BC!!
This is a pretty laid back thread, so jump in when you want, lurk when you want..it's all good
But, where da pics?
bride91501
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jerseygurl
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Thanks girl, I'm actually in the HYH challenge, so not allowed to show them yet but my avatar shows my hair after BCWELCOME @jerseygurl, and CONGRATS on your BC!!
This is a pretty laid back thread, so jump in when you want, lurk when you want..it's all good
But, where da pics?
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Love this thread! Subscribing because I need some encouragement.
faithVA
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You always keep a thread so lively
For real?
-- Thank You. Ok, deflating my head now and getting back to the real. 
I'm on page 8, so catching up.
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Subscribing for inspiration! Keep the pics coming, please - love 'em!! pure dee hair porn
I don't mean to be rude and I hope this hasn't been brought up before, but are you sure you're 4b?
bride91501
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bride91501
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Hey missy- I tried it on my little 4b TWA when I first BC'd and was experimenting......ummm....no bueno
I could literally hear my poor little strands crying out in agony 
coyacoy
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hi there.....you are correct! i had just taken my hair down from twists after washing and hair had dried in the twists. i must admit that my hair looks more 4a after a wash and while wet, but once it dries and/or gets combed out it looks more 4b, so i think my hair is a pretty good blend of both textures. i am open to other opinions, though
, since i am noooo expert when it comes to typing - thanks to you both for even caring to comment!
, but once it dries and/or gets combed out it looks more 4b, so i think my hair is a pretty good blend of both textures. i am open to other opinions, though, since i am noooo expert when it comes to typing - thanks to you both for even caring to comment!
coyacoy
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I use denman brushes. I have the classic one as well as the D31 which I use more way more often bc its wider. Or I may use the d31 then the classic for detangling. I rarely hear it mentioned on here tho, everyone just talks about the classic brush. The classic denman is what I use to blow dry my hair if I'm wearing it bone straight.
http://www.denmanbrush.com/acatalog/Denman-D31-Medium-7-row-volumising-brush.html
eta: I do not go in all willy nilly with brushing my hair. I only use brushes at all on wash day when my hair is wet and soaked in olive oil and I've already detangled/removed as much shed hair as I could first with my fingers and/or a wide tooth comb.
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Thanks!!! This is how I intend to use it, if I try it.
Successfulmiss
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ADVICE ON HAIR STEAMERS
Please ladies. I suffered a slight setback(about an inch and a half but still upsetting) because I didnt use heat properly and my hair was knotted. I need any advice that can be give. I went from below collarbone to right above it because of this
Please ladies. I suffered a slight setback(about an inch and a half but still upsetting) because I didnt use heat properly and my hair was knotted. I need any advice that can be give. I went from below collarbone to right above it because of this
coyacoy
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Are you saying that you think you misused the steamer; or you are considering starting to use one because of bad experiences with traditional dryer? Just trying to understand your question in hopes of being able to help
ADVICE ON HAIR STEAMERS
Please ladies. I suffered a slight setback(about an inch and a half but still upsetting) because I didnt use heat properly and my hair was knotted. I need any advice that can be give. I went from below collarbone to right above it because of this
Successfulmiss
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Are you saying that you think you misused the steamer; or you are considering starting to use one because of bad experiences with traditional dryer? Just trying to understand your question in hopes of being able to help
I misused a blowdryer Im still trying to get over it and have deep conditioned twice since then and been very gentle. Im considering a weave protective style for the next two months and then steam my hair after so it doesnt knot again. The knotting in the past is what caused my first BC
coyacoy
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Sorry to hear that!! i use a steamer and love it! .....i can't remember where i purchased it from, but i do recall from when i was researching the purchase that there were several vendors to choose from. the hutiful was a popular one, but i went with a generic one that stands upright for ease of use, IMO. i sit under it every week for at least 30 mins and DC.....i don't use a cap just pull my hair up into a pony and get going. there is a couple of threads around here on the steamer method for more info. re: the knotting you experienced - did you detangle while wet and with condish by any chance before blow drying? i find that helps to mitigate knotting.....HTH and good luck!!
.....i can't remember where i purchased it from, but i do recall from when i was researching the purchase that there were several vendors to choose from. the hutiful was a popular one, but i went with a generic one that stands upright for ease of use, IMO. i sit under it every week for at least 30 mins and DC.....i don't use a cap just pull my hair up into a pony and get going. there is a couple of threads around here on the steamer method for more info. re: the knotting you experienced - did you detangle while wet and with condish by any chance before blow drying? i find that helps to mitigate knotting.....HTH and good luck!!
Im still trying to get over it and have deep conditioned twice since then and been very gentle. Im considering a weave protective style for the next two months and then steam my hair after so it doesnt knot again. The knotting in the past is what caused my first BC
Successfulmiss
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Sorry to hear that!! i use a steamer and love it!
No, to be honest. The longer my hair gets, the more frustrated I get. Im working on changing that mindset. When Im under less stress, my hair doesnt suffer as much and I pamper it more often. I will try harder to be more patient so I dont suffer any more setbacks. I know I can do this
coyacoy
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You can do it!!! I am rooting for you!
No, to be honest. The longer my hair gets, the more frustrated I get. Im working on changing that mindset. When Im under less stress, my hair doesnt suffer as much and I pamper it more often. I will try harder to be more patient so I dont suffer any more setbacks. I know I can do this
Pooks
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I like my Denman D41 - it has less bristles and more room between rows than the more popular D3 varities.
I like my Denman D41 - it has less bristles and more room between rows than the more popular D3 varities.
yup, this is the same as mine (d31) except urs has 9 rows and mine has 7.
When I first got on the boards and people were talking about denmans, I ran out and bought the d31, bc when I saw the d3 I was like, this can't be the one everyone is raving about, the rows are too close. I didn't even realize til years later that I was using a different brush than everyone else. I always wondered why people just didn't get the wider ones instead of trying to "modify" the d3? Maybe its bc the d3 is usually the only one they sell at sally's. I order mine from the denman website.
healthyhair2
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Dyaspora
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Hi ladies!! I subscribed to this thread a while ago but I'm such a lazy poster 
I'm really going to try and do better....
ANYWAY, I have mostly 4b shoulder length hair... My current regi is pretty simple.
I rinse or cowash once a week
Shampoo when necessary
Moisturize with a mixture of aloe vera, glycerin, and water
Seal with JBCO, JBCO pomade and/or shea butter
I try to keep my hair in protective styles. Right now, I'm wearing "loc extensions" that I did myself. They will probably be in for the rest of the summer
I'm really going to try and do better....ANYWAY, I have mostly 4b shoulder length hair... My current regi is pretty simple.
I rinse or cowash once a week
Shampoo when necessary
Moisturize with a mixture of aloe vera, glycerin, and water
Seal with JBCO, JBCO pomade and/or shea butter
I try to keep my hair in protective styles. Right now, I'm wearing "loc extensions" that I did myself. They will probably be in for the rest of the summer
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