Smiley79
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Oh wow, I didn't even pay attention to that! Thank you for pointing that out. I never even heard of that product before...and to be so popular...that's a little weird.
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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Oh wow, I didn't even pay attention to that! Thank you for pointing that out. I never even heard of that product before...and to be so popular...that's a little weird.
Smiley79
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Awww I think it 's love.
Love for your date and love for your self. We (members of this board) share the common connection of being dedicated to our hair (and overall appearance)
so waking up early to ensure a beautiful look for later on is far from crazy. Have fun!
fasika
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That's exactly what made my spidey senses tingle in the first place!
Smiley79
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KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Me too.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
My NurCreations was delivered today. 
Now I just need my order from Sally's.
ETA: well according to folks at my house there's no package there. Now I'm angry.
Now I just need my order from Sally's.ETA: well according to folks at my house there's no package there. Now I'm angry.
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Evolving78
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I'm vain, so I do stuff like that all of the time! Lol been doing that since high school!
fasika
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Ordered the Xtreme Wetline gel, a Denman brush and pure Argan oil this morning, and just received them all. Gotta love Amazon!
I bought the Garnier gel the day before yesterday, and my hair no likey. From the texture of the Wetline gel, I get the feeling I'll like this one! So excited to try it.
I haven't owned a Denman brush in soooo long, but I had to get one since I plan on blowdrying this weekend to trim properly. I get the feeling that my hair needs a trim because I cut it very timidly in January. I was cutting on non-stretched dry hair, so I was paranoid and only cut a tiny bit.
I bought the Garnier gel the day before yesterday, and my hair no likey. From the texture of the Wetline gel, I get the feeling I'll like this one! So excited to try it.
I haven't owned a Denman brush in soooo long, but I had to get one since I plan on blowdrying this weekend to trim properly. I get the feeling that my hair needs a trim because I cut it very timidly in January. I was cutting on non-stretched dry hair, so I was paranoid and only cut a tiny bit.
SheWalks
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I don't think they have any plans to sell it on a regular basis. They said on instagram they may do a 1 day sale.
Anaisin
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Thanks. If that one day isn't black Friday then I'll pass
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Think I'm going to cowash then try a wet bun or maybe I'll just go with my usual damp bun and wash Monday as planned.
fasika
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I just realized I just passed my 3 year anniversary since my last big chop! I had quite a bit of hair on my head when I finally cut off the remaining relaxed ends, but then I promptly colored it that same week.
I've cut off all my colored ends gradually (except maybe 0.5'' here and there that will be cut off tomorrow), so all the hair on my head right now is exclusively hair that grew since May 9th, 2013.
I went from scalp to between BSL and MBL in 3 years (I haven't straightened, so not sure if fully MBL). Obviously, that's for the longest layers. I have no idea if that's considered a decent growth pace or what. For reference, I'm just over 5'5''.
I've cut off all my colored ends gradually (except maybe 0.5'' here and there that will be cut off tomorrow), so all the hair on my head right now is exclusively hair that grew since May 9th, 2013.
I went from scalp to between BSL and MBL in 3 years (I haven't straightened, so not sure if fully MBL). Obviously, that's for the longest layers. I have no idea if that's considered a decent growth pace or what. For reference, I'm just over 5'5''.
GrenadianGal
On my haircare journey
Will have to check this out
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Think I'm going to roller set my hair Monday.
overtherainbow
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Omg hate to hijack your post but this made me remember that I missed my naturalversary as well! I'm 3 years post too! I was too caught up on Mother's day to even notice. I should probably take length check pics to celebrate, but the laziness......
Rozlewis
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Shopping my stash is so good cause it helps me to remember those things that worked so well but got buried in my stash. Today I used The Pomade Shop 's Coffee Conditioner and that stuff is so good. Going on it does not feel like it has a lot of slip but when you wash it out not only does it leave a lot of slip but it leave my hair so moisturized too.
beingofserenity
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Traditional hair care wins again.
I actually cowashed my hair twice, once friday night then saturday morning. I didn't feel like doing a full wash but was tired of how my hair was looking. Then I slapped a bunch of gel in for a wash n' go. It was ugly. They had to take a pic of me before I took my test, when I saw that pic, I shook my head. Who was I deluding into thinking I looked cute???? Maybe it'll be cute when my hair is longer, but not today......
Anyway, I shampooed twice. Once with silk elements moisturizing poo. Not moisturizing at all, but gets my hair clean! Then Pantene relaxed shampoo which is moisturizing and detangling. My rinse out conditioner was Nexxus Humectress which I let sit for a few minutes. Was able to comb my hair out at this point easily. My hair felt conditioned and I didn't think I needed to deep condition but I did anyway with heat for 40 mins. This brings me to my first lesson.
Clean hair is so important!!!!!!!!!! I used to think deep conditioning didn't work for me because I never noticed a difference. My hair would feel ok with it on, but dry and strawlike once I rinsed it out. This time my hair felt soft and conditioned even after I rinsed everything out and before I applied leave ins. I will never bother to cowash again, that does nothing for me, holy crap! My natural 4b hair felt uber conditioned after using a "harsh" shampoo to really clean it. It has never felt that way after cowashing and deep conditioning.
And the type of shampoo matters, some don't get the hair clean enough. I like the method of shampooing with something clarifying and following up with something gentle and moisturizing. I think I will switch to ORS clarifying shampoo and then Nexxus shampoo since I'm using the conditioner....
Next I blowdried, lots of broken hairs. It was undeniable that I seriously needed a trim. So I flatironed at 300° and everything that still felt crunchy and tangled after being ironed and combed, I cut above it. Some places needed more trimming than others, and some places had frayed looking ends instead of crunchy. I cut all of that off too. I could run my fingers through my hair after. I have never been able to do that after straightening without getting caught.
Bringing me to my second lesson. Trimming is really effen important. I was so convinced that it wasn't needed because I'm natural. I could never for the life of me understand why I always had horrible ends whenever I went natural. I thought I just had bad hair. Despite reading blogs and forums for years, I had such a horrible understanding of my hair until very recently. I could see yesterday, that if I had trimmed/dusted regularly, I wouldn't have to cut as much hair and my hair would be far and away easier to care for. Plus it would look good, always.
I am going to trim/dust again in six weeks. Setting my calendar now. I think this next trim will get rid of the last slight bit of damage. I actually have been trimming a lot in the last 9ish months, but i didn't think it was that effective before, maybe because I wasn't getting it all off.
My hair is neck-ish length? I guess I should take length pics at some point. Clearly my hair is growing, but I haven't seen a lot of growth progression yet for reasons mentioned above. I guess I'll give myself till July or August to really cement a good routine. Hopefully by then I'll start to experience steady growth.
I actually cowashed my hair twice, once friday night then saturday morning. I didn't feel like doing a full wash but was tired of how my hair was looking. Then I slapped a bunch of gel in for a wash n' go. It was ugly. They had to take a pic of me before I took my test, when I saw that pic, I shook my head. Who was I deluding into thinking I looked cute???? Maybe it'll be cute when my hair is longer, but not today......
Anyway, I shampooed twice. Once with silk elements moisturizing poo. Not moisturizing at all, but gets my hair clean! Then Pantene relaxed shampoo which is moisturizing and detangling. My rinse out conditioner was Nexxus Humectress which I let sit for a few minutes. Was able to comb my hair out at this point easily. My hair felt conditioned and I didn't think I needed to deep condition but I did anyway with heat for 40 mins. This brings me to my first lesson.
Clean hair is so important!!!!!!!!!! I used to think deep conditioning didn't work for me because I never noticed a difference. My hair would feel ok with it on, but dry and strawlike once I rinsed it out. This time my hair felt soft and conditioned even after I rinsed everything out and before I applied leave ins. I will never bother to cowash again, that does nothing for me, holy crap! My natural 4b hair felt uber conditioned after using a "harsh" shampoo to really clean it. It has never felt that way after cowashing and deep conditioning.
And the type of shampoo matters, some don't get the hair clean enough. I like the method of shampooing with something clarifying and following up with something gentle and moisturizing. I think I will switch to ORS clarifying shampoo and then Nexxus shampoo since I'm using the conditioner....
Next I blowdried, lots of broken hairs. It was undeniable that I seriously needed a trim. So I flatironed at 300° and everything that still felt crunchy and tangled after being ironed and combed, I cut above it. Some places needed more trimming than others, and some places had frayed looking ends instead of crunchy. I cut all of that off too. I could run my fingers through my hair after. I have never been able to do that after straightening without getting caught.
Bringing me to my second lesson. Trimming is really effen important. I was so convinced that it wasn't needed because I'm natural. I could never for the life of me understand why I always had horrible ends whenever I went natural. I thought I just had bad hair. Despite reading blogs and forums for years, I had such a horrible understanding of my hair until very recently. I could see yesterday, that if I had trimmed/dusted regularly, I wouldn't have to cut as much hair and my hair would be far and away easier to care for. Plus it would look good, always.
I am going to trim/dust again in six weeks. Setting my calendar now. I think this next trim will get rid of the last slight bit of damage. I actually have been trimming a lot in the last 9ish months, but i didn't think it was that effective before, maybe because I wasn't getting it all off.
My hair is neck-ish length? I guess I should take length pics at some point. Clearly my hair is growing, but I haven't seen a lot of growth progression yet for reasons mentioned above. I guess I'll give myself till July or August to really cement a good routine. Hopefully by then I'll start to experience steady growth.
fasika
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Halfway done with trimming my hair. These single strand knots are killing me.
In other news, I'm 3-3.5'' away from hitting WL, so I'm claiming MBL. Should definitely be there by EOY. If this inversion method works, I should be there by fall.
Also, my Conair blow dryer MELTED.
I'd put on my bonnet drier and the blow dryer was laying on its side. I smelled something burning, so I checked, but I didn't see anything. When I removed the bonnet, I saw the blow dryer's rim had melted. WTF. It still worked, so I kept using it
In other news, I'm 3-3.5'' away from hitting WL, so I'm claiming MBL. Should definitely be there by EOY. If this inversion method works, I should be there by fall.
Also, my Conair blow dryer MELTED.
I'd put on my bonnet drier and the blow dryer was laying on its side. I smelled something burning, so I checked, but I didn't see anything. When I removed the bonnet, I saw the blow dryer's rim had melted. WTF. It still worked, so I kept using it
fasika
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I can't cowash long-term either. What I do now is cowash a MAX of twice before shampooing again. I also had a problem with my hair feeling like straw otherwise. Plus my scalp cannot handle no-poo. I've also given up on trying to go sulfate and cone free. My hair LIKES those things, so I'm not gonna bother trying to avoid them anymore.
You and me both! My hair NEEDS regular trims. I started trimming yesterday and will finish today, and I can't wait. The only thing that being natural and low-heat does in terms of trims, is that I trim more single-strand knots than split ends. That's it. The fact that I need regular trims is non-negotiable. Right now, I'm trimming every 4 months, and that seems to be about right for my hair. I cut off between 0.5'' and 1'', depending on the section I'm cutting. I don't care if it's a bit uneven since it's not noticeable.
Another thing I want to add to your post, based on something I'm learning about my own natural hair, is that I also need protein. I thought protein was just for people with relaxed or colored hair, and for high porosity folks. I have very low porosity, and virgin hair, so I never protein DCed. I did it last week for the first time since going natural, and WOW! My hair is behaving completely differently! No more. I'm definitely going to incorporate it regularly.
beingofserenity
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In 100% agreement!
I actually recently started incorporating protein into my regimen because I read the Komaza results thread where a lot of posters were encouraged to use it. I've been doing it every two weeks, but now I think I can start to go a little longer. Protein made my hair feel softer, curlier, and less tangled. I used to think that I was low porosity, but now I'm not so sure. I also read that most naturals are high to normal porosity and that seems to be accurate regarding my hair
fasika
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This porosity thing is soooo confusing. I'm assuming I'm low-po because my hair takes forever and a half to dry, and that one time I did the strand test, my hair NEVER sank. Like, I forgot about it for 5+ hours, and it was still floating
But at the same time, I have high porosity problems, like frayed ends, webbing, hair feeling dry and hard, some tangling, etc.
The protein DC fixed all of these high-po and low-po issues simultaneously
kanozas
se ven las caras pero nunca el corazón
I fixed my dryness problems with castor oil and Dove Quench conditioner + Silk Elements conditioner. I used a lot of the oil, layering it in between the conditioner, plastic-capped it and even went to bed. This morning, my ends are Botticelli curls!! I haven't seen frizz-free curls in ages! The roots ain't Botticelli 
But I'm not going to cut.
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