Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
I do water/castor oil right now (allergic to coconut, unfortunately). Castor oil and my sebum seem to form a soft film that my hair likes. Still need a protein, though.
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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CodeRed
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I'm testing that out right now. Haven't DC'd in a month and it's going very well. I think it depends on the quality of conditioners you use and how well you cleanse your hair when you wash so those conditioners can still penetrate...
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I could get away with not deep conditioning using curl junkie conditioners exclusively. Her conditioners are very rich.
Dee_33
Live, Laugh, Love
Which conditioners are you using? I'm planning to use ORS aloe shampoo to cleanse and Sally's GVP conditioning balm as my rinse out. Thanks
Anaisin
Well-Known Member
I shampoo once a week and use a regular rinse out. My hair is still soft & hydrated. Only time I pull use a DC is if I neglected my hair for a 3 weeks-a month or I'm going to blow dry and straighten. I also wear those styles you listed.
CodeRed
Well-Known Member
This past month I started using Brocato, Abba, John Frieda, Garnier, Tresemme, Hask and Alba. Although all of those are noth "high end" or salon conditioners, I wanted to see how a range of conditioners work. I first had the thought when I used Sebastian Penetraitt a few months ago and my hair felt like it was deep conditioned and had great shine just from that rinse out. I used it repeatedly and had the same results.
GettingKinky
Well-Known Member
I almost never DC and when I do I DC on dry hair before I wash and use my rinse out.
LavenderMint
Well-Known Member
Does anyone use DHT blocking products? Just curious.
Anaisin
Well-Known Member
In need of a rinse out conditioner. Only conditioner I have left is cleansing conditioner & I need that for cowashing days not "shampoo but don't have any real rinse outs so I'll use this" days. I have one more use of my Mielle DC that I can use but I need that for my straightening length check next month.
I already love Perfectly undone so I will probably get 3 bottles of that then try the botanique one so I can get a $5 gift card to put towards another bottle of CRN moisture milk which I'm running low on
Have to remember to buy this before wash day on Thursday
I already love Perfectly undone so I will probably get 3 bottles of that then try the botanique one so I can get a $5 gift card to put towards another bottle of CRN moisture milk which I'm running low on
Have to remember to buy this before wash day on Thursday
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
My hair dried out in 2 months.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I primarily wear wigs but I had to give them up in this heat wave were in
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
Two more weeks of my Senegalese. I'm stretching them since my appointment isn't until the end of the month. New growth is at an all time high. Fuzziness is attacking but I refuse to take them out until I can get my hair trimmed and treated.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Random hair thoughts today:
- I'd like to protective style in a 3c or 4a natural hair half wig. How in the WORLD will I find a wig that doesn't mat and tangle too quickly?
- Texlaxing: I might want to try this in 3 years or so or once my hair is bra strap length. But . . . is there a salon in Dallas that can do it?
- I noticed that it was EXTREMELY nice not to have to blow dry my hair today . . . to just be able to quickly condition, moisturize, gel, and put a band around it to stretch it while air drying. I never tried that when relaxed. Wonder if I would be able to do that when relaxed?
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
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YvetteWithJoy
On break
This steamer gets EXCELLENT reviews at every site it's on, and I have found it at a discount somewhere else besides Amazon. Amazon's link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B73XUV...&ascsubtag=0e0721616a7088c4768311aa82c3816f_S
Supposedly steaming in a DC makes detangling a breeze. I just can't pay $115 for a Huetiful steamer when $50 more would get me this.
I do worry about space: I already have a couch in my little upstairs area. Could I get away with putting this steamer behind it without cluttering up the place too much? Hmm. And . . . there is NO WAY I'm getting this steamer in the house, past hubby, undetected.
Supposedly steaming in a DC makes detangling a breeze. I just can't pay $115 for a Huetiful steamer when $50 more would get me this.
I do worry about space: I already have a couch in my little upstairs area. Could I get away with putting this steamer behind it without cluttering up the place too much? Hmm. And . . . there is NO WAY I'm getting this steamer in the house, past hubby, undetected.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
@YvetteWithJoy have you looked at secura brand streamer? It's the knock off of the Huetifu.l I have one and it works fine. I don't use it much, but that's for other reasons
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I want to do a roller set but I'm just so darn lazy.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Many thanks!
Do you find it pretty reasonably easy to get the Sephora set up so you can get under it?
Yes, I've heard of it--Thanks so much for mentioning it. I'm wondering if I'll like a table top steamer. I absolutely DETESTED my table top hair dryers from when I was in college. I never could get the height right.
I've had my hair steamed in a salon three times, and each time it made doing my hair a breeze. My renewed interest stems from my recent visit to a Huetiful salon. She says I should come in regularly, and get steam treatments when I do.
Um . . . that cost is going to rack up! Plus the drive?!?? I'd rather not transfer my ends to the salon and instead put them into a steamer. Most of the standing steamer reviews say water spills/spits, the unit breaks down and has to be replaced after a spell, etc., etc. Ebay has a LOT of these for $80 or less. I just don't know: A steamer. I've been waffling over getting one for years. I just never make a decision because of the cost of a high quality one and my not knowing just how much I'd actually use it.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I've never bought from her directly. Only from swaps or gifts. I guess that's how I've avoided her.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
@YvetteWithJoy
I bought the Secura because I wasn't paying Huetiful prices. At the time, Secura was little "just the knock off" so I got it for $50. The price may have went up, but it's better than Huetiful prices. I didn't purchase a stand up one because I needed easy storage and a space saver. I found ways to improvise on how to use them, but it's only 15-20 minutes in comparison to dryers which were roughly 1 hour.
I don't use my year round, only in winter when I need the boost. Steaming often for me (LP hair) can cause it to dry out, so I steam when needed. For me, it's worth the money because I only use it one season a year.
I bought the Secura because I wasn't paying Huetiful prices. At the time, Secura was little "just the knock off" so I got it for $50. The price may have went up, but it's better than Huetiful prices. I didn't purchase a stand up one because I needed easy storage and a space saver. I found ways to improvise on how to use them, but it's only 15-20 minutes in comparison to dryers which were roughly 1 hour.
I don't use my year round, only in winter when I need the boost. Steaming often for me (LP hair) can cause it to dry out, so I steam when needed. For me, it's worth the money because I only use it one season a year.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I also want to do finger coils but...see reason above.
nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
Looks like the one I have and love. It's mobile so you're not "chained" to a table. It's out of the way behind a wall in my dining room and I just roll it out when I need it.This steamer gets EXCELLENT reviews at every site it's on, and I have found it at a discount somewhere else besides Amazon. Amazon's link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B73XUV...&ascsubtag=0e0721616a7088c4768311aa82c3816f_S
Supposedly steaming in a DC makes detangling a breeze. I just can't pay $115 for a Huetiful steamer when $50 more would get me this.
I do worry about space: I already have a couch in my little upstairs area. Could I get away with putting this steamer behind it without cluttering up the place too much? Hmm. And . . . there is NO WAY I'm getting this steamer in the house, past hubby, undetected.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Thanks! Very helpful.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Particularly for newbie naturals and/or those who are stopping relying on salons and are learning to do your natural hair yourself: You might find this video encouraging!
It can be frustrating to look at your hair products cabinet as it keeps growing as you trial things . . . and it can get frustrating when you realize you have a great product but your technique isn't bringing its greatness out, so you need to work to improve your technique. This video reminds us to love our hair and to remember that all of it is a part of the journey! You are ever getting closer to your staple products and techniques. And yours don't have to be like anyone else's. You are listening to your hair and making strides, and that's enough!
It can be frustrating to look at your hair products cabinet as it keeps growing as you trial things . . . and it can get frustrating when you realize you have a great product but your technique isn't bringing its greatness out, so you need to work to improve your technique. This video reminds us to love our hair and to remember that all of it is a part of the journey! You are ever getting closer to your staple products and techniques. And yours don't have to be like anyone else's. You are listening to your hair and making strides, and that's enough!
Moih Aunaturel
Well-Known Member
Memo to myself :
You can't do mini twists for now with a baby, working, finger detangling and a nobody's allowed in my hair except me mentality.
Please remember those past 10 days of finger detangling...
Do not !
You can't do mini twists for now with a baby, working, finger detangling and a nobody's allowed in my hair except me mentality.
Please remember those past 10 days of finger detangling...
Do not !
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I'm hipo, but I want to try THIS all-over-the-place combination someday:
- Cleanse: Shea Moisture hipo shampoo
- Condition: DevaCurl Decadence One Condition
- Leave-in and detangler: Shea Moisture lowpo leave-in and detangler
- Style/seal: Kinky Curly Curling Custard or Shea Moisture rose line gel-cream
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