Now Forming an Army of SUPER-LONG HAIR 4B (or mostly 4b) NATURALS!! Come on in!

[almond eyes]

Quick check in. Well, everything continues to thrive hair wise. Actually, the texture of my hair is becoming more manageable. The curls have more definition than before. I think this is what moisturized hair is supposed to look like. I'm psyched!

Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm still searching for the perfect wash day combo. Prepoo, shampoo, dc, leave in and detangling tool. Today I'm doing Alter Ego, Con Detangling shampoo, Total Repair damage erasing balm, mane n tail and Tangle Teaser. I hope this is the winning combo, because I am getting tired of trial and error.

 

[CenteredGirl]

So I started taking BioSil yesterday. Going to give a go for a coupla months to see what's what. Also, I purchased a Nigerian Hair Parter. It's really cool and cuts through hair like butta.

@Prettymetty , thanks for keeping this thread rocking girl! I hope that you find your winning combo.

 

[Prettymetty]

@CenteredGirl do you use the Nigerian Hair Parter on wet or dry hair?

 

[Prettymetty]

I took down my celie braids this morning. I'm wearing a braidout until I wash my hair later. I'm using Kerastase Elixir Ultime shampoo and mask

 

[Prettymetty]

My hair did not respond well to the Elixir Ultime shampoo or mask. My hair felt stripped and tangly after both. I guess I'll give those to dh. It's a good thing I only bought the travel sizes.

Mo knows hair is making me want to try the Ion color defense clarifying shampoo (sulfate free). I do a semipermanent rinse every few months so it might help preserve my color.

 

[CenteredGirl]

@CenteredGirl do you use the Nigerian Hair Parter on wet or dry hair?

@Prettymetty , I use it on very slightly damp hair. It's like a razor. Who'd of thunk?

 

[curlicarib]

@CenteredGirl, where I can I get one of these?

@Prettymetty , I use it on very slightly damp hair. It's like a razor. Who'd of thunk?

 

[CenteredGirl]

@CenteredGirl, where I can I get one of these?

I got mine off of Etsy.

 

[Prettymetty]

I won some Visa gift cards at work so I may treat myself to a Keratin treatment or at least a blowout. I'm getting tired of wigging it

 

[CenteredGirl]

I won some Visa gift cards at work so I may treat myself to a Keratin treatment or at least a blowout. I'm getting tired of wigging it

Sounds beautiful. Hope you can share pics of your windblown hair!

 

[CenteredGirl]

Okay ladies. I KNOW that my hair is going to grow because the "z" patterned hair in my crown is getting longer and softer. I'm pinching myself to NOT post pics yet, but I REALLY REALLY want to.

 

[almond eyes]

Okay ladies. I KNOW that my hair is going to grow because the "z" patterned hair in my crown is getting longer and softer. I'm pinching myself to NOT post pics yet, but I REALLY REALLY want to.

You should create a new thread entitled, "Do you feel now that you have what it takes to grow your hair long? How do you know? and When do you think you will be able to reach your first goal? And what is different now that you think is different?

Best,
Almond Eyes

 

[CenteredGirl]

Another thing. BioSil is making my edges really nice. No scientific proof, but this is the only change in my diet/routine.

 

[Prettymetty]

I exfoliated my scalp for the first time earlier this week. It actually felt really nice. I need to make a habit of stimulating my scalp. I might add some peppermint oil to my shampoo

 

[niknakmac]

I did my first blow out and flat iron since my second bc last year. It lasted about 4 days. It probably would have been longer if I didn't work out. I was pretty impressed.

 

[CenteredGirl]

I exfoliated my scalp for the first time earlier this week. It actually felt really nice. I need to make a habit of stimulating my scalp. I might add some peppermint oil to my shampoo

Yes Peppermint is the business. Good strategy Pretty!

 

[CenteredGirl]

I did my first blow out and flat iron since my second bc last year. It lasted about 4 days. It probably would have been longer if I didn't work out. I was pretty impressed.

Would have loved to seeing it.

 

[Prettymetty]

My layers are slowly growing out and that is giving me more styling options. The shortest layer wouldn't even fit into a ponytail a few months ago. I am grateful for the slow but steady progress I am making.

 

[yaya24]

I need to remember to post in my home. I love this thread, thanks to everyone that keeps it alive.

@CenteredGirl are you taking the liquid form or the capsule form of biosil?

 

[HelpMe12]

I am so excited. I have a consult with Breon at Reniece's salon!!! I am ready to start a hair journey with them. Long 4b hair, here I come!

 

[CenteredGirl]

I need to remember to post in my home. I love this thread, thanks to everyone that keeps it alive.

@CenteredGirl are you taking the liquid form or the capsule form of biosil?

@HelpMe12 , yes the liquid. It is the bombastic

 

[chejam]

@Prettymetty , I use it on very slightly damp hair. It's like a razor. Who'd of thunk?

Where can I find this.

 

[CenteredGirl]

Okay guys. My hair is changing texture. It is so soft now I can't beleive it. Praise the Lord. To be honest, I've cut back on washing -- @almond eyes, this is because what you said sometime ago finally makes sense to me. Rather, I'm just massaging my scalp every day and pulling the sebum down with a tiny bit of oil. I did that for about the last 3 weeks. Yesterday, I hopped in the shower and wet it down. Girls, it was litteraly like silk. I've never seen such beautiful hair on my head.

So what's the deal?

1. The preening
2. Water wetting monthly
3. Eating clean
4. BioSil

Could be one or all of the above. Only God knows.

 

[CenteredGirl]

Where can I find this.

@Prettymetty - I got mine on Etsy.

 

[CenteredGirl]

I need to remember to post in my home. I love this thread, thanks to everyone that keeps it alive.

Liquid

 

[niknakmac]

As my hair is growing out it is actually getting easier to manage. My routine is pretty solid and my hair is staying moisturized.Right now I am contemplating getting a shape up but I don't really have anyone I trust enough to do it and I hate the salon waiting game. So I guess I will just trim my ends the next time I twist.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm looking forward to using my new Biotera weightless shine mask this week. I hope it gives my hair some much needed moisture.

I am using Silk Elements scalp treatment for the first time this week too.

 

[Prettymetty]

The Silk Elements scalp treatment was messy and runny. It almost got in my eyes

On the other hand, my Biotera mask was great. It moisturized my hair and afterwards it was easy to detangle.

Now I'm back to celies under a wig. I am looking forward to my next blowout.

 

[Prettymetty]

My updated wash day routine:
1.Shampoo Sunday morning with Cream of Nature detangling poo
2.Apply any conditioner for a few minutes
3.Rinse and then airdry under a wig in my celies.
4.After work I undo each braid, finger detangle, moisturize and comb.
5.Once my hair is completely detangled I rebraid it.

I barely have any breakage and my shedding is minimal with this routine. I can already see my hair getting thicker. It took a couple years, but I finally got a wash day routine that works. I have tried this with cheapie conditioners and expensive masks. It works the same!