ms.tatiana
Well-Known Member
My edges are going to be the death of me!
I always think being bald would be easier, cause without edges hairstyles suck!
I always think being bald would be easier, cause without edges hairstyles suck!
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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discodumpling
Well-Known Member
I missed my summer henna session & here we are with fall right around the corner...
It certainly won't get done this weekend ir the next as my family tries to strangle the life out of whatever is left of the summer with a million activities.
It certainly won't get done this weekend ir the next as my family tries to strangle the life out of whatever is left of the summer with a million activities.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I aspire one day to have a regimen similar to this nice regimen with few products. Sounds smart, economical, and effective. (I've gotta finishing trialing the products in my stash, first. 
) Her hair is long and looks healthy. 
http://naturalcocodoll.com/my-current-hair-regime-may-2013/
I also want her length check t-shirt (http://naturalcocodoll.com/shop/) because the inches are on the FRONT. She's in the UK.
ASIDE: I think her breasts are giving her an inaccurate measurement because her t-shirt can't lay flat! (Unfortunately, I wouldn't have that problem.
) Maybe I can find a similar shirt at Ebay or Amazon.
) Her hair is long and looks healthy. http://naturalcocodoll.com/my-current-hair-regime-may-2013/
I also want her length check t-shirt (http://naturalcocodoll.com/shop/) because the inches are on the FRONT. She's in the UK.
ASIDE: I think her breasts are giving her an inaccurate measurement because her t-shirt can't lay flat! (Unfortunately, I wouldn't have that problem.
) Maybe I can find a similar shirt at Ebay or Amazon.
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kanozas
se ven las caras pero nunca el corazón
Hmmm, humidity breaks, my hair is smoother, soft, no frizz, even with that beeswaxy leave-in. Yep, it's the humidity that kills it. I'm sure that some products just perform even worse when the humidity is deadly. Well, still going to steam and deep condition today. For next month, I'll just cave and get the Dom, rinses again for weekly use. Infusium 23 is bust...this new formulation. Hate it. And no, I don't "seal" and goop on glop. I've tried. Doesn't work for me. Even shea butter is waxy and gross feeling. I tried many times. Off to watch more hair vid techniques that don't work for me lol. I can fantasize, though hehe.
Think I want to trim a little more today as well.
Think I want to trim a little more today as well.
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faithVA
Well-Known Member
I aspire one day to have a regimen similar to this nice regimen with few products. Sounds smart, economical, and effective. (I've gotta finishing trialing the products in my stash, first.
http://naturalcocodoll.com/my-current-hair-regime-may-2013/
I also want her length check t-shirt (http://naturalcocodoll.com/shop/) because the inches are on the FRONT. She's in the UK.
ASIDE: I think her breasts are giving her an inaccurate measurement because her t-shirt can't lay flat! (Unfortunately, I wouldn't have that problem.
Yeah I was looking at that thinking all of those curves are not helping her measurements at all. If they were on the side that might be more useful.
I will have to stick to the numbers in the back.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Thanks so much! I'm going to try it again.
@Dayjoy, here is documentation of my latest adventure in banding: https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/fall-winter-wash-n-go-challenge.740985/page-93#post-23041033
Somehow I ended up with a fluffy fro. I liked it, but it wasn't intentional.
I am thinking the lotion I used (before banding) is the "culprit." I think next time I'm going to use DevaCurl SuperCreme (before banding, I guess) . . . and I might band differently: Instead of using one long band down each section (like the first pic), I might band like the second pic shows -- using several tiny bands. I'm wondering if that makes any difference, because with the single band down the length, my banded hair sections curve somewhat.
Dayjoy
Old School Member
Thanks so much! When I tried it before I banded like the first pic and wasn't satisfied with the results. I always wondered if I tried the second method would it come out better.@Dayjoy, here is documentation of my latest adventure in banding: https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/fall-winter-wash-n-go-challenge.740985/page-93#post-23041033
Somehow I ended up with a fluffy fro. I liked it, but it wasn't intentional.
I am thinking the lotion I used (before banding) is the "culprit." I think next time I'm going to use DevaCurl SuperCreme (before banding, I guess) . . . and I might band differently: Instead of using one long band down each section (like the first pic), I might band like the second pic shows -- using several tiny bands. I'm wondering if that makes any difference, because with the single band down the length, my banded hair sections curve somewhat.
Off topic-you are SO PRETTY!!!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
You're welcome.
And, oh! That's not me in the picture! I just grabbed those off of the internet.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Trying to resist the urge to grab some APB leave-ins. I normally use heavier products during the fall and winter since my schedule gets crazy and I only get around to moisturizing once or twice a week. I think I can hold off until spring...or at least Black.Friday lol.
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YesToHair!
4C/hi-po/Fine strands/med-low density.
Pulled my hair down on the side of my face and it is right at the angle of my jaw below my ear...i'm claiming EL...goodbye
TWA!
TWA!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
You've inspired me, Riley! Don't forget to update us, please!
I'm going with DevaCurl Decadence. This will be interesting!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Do you have The Conditioner One I believe it's called. How you you like it after cleansing. I mean, I consider it to be a rinse out because it doesn't state otherwise, that's why I didn't purchase it. My hair does not benefit from not DCing. I feel like the no poo conditioner cleanses enough to still DC though. It has coco... betaine in it, so it's still cleansing.
Let us know how it goes.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Will do!
I do have the One Condition. My (expert, amazing) stylist conditioned my hair with it, leaving a little bit of it in. It looked and felt amazing. She dried me under the dryer. I didn't even recognize my hair. Just gorgeous.
KinkyRN
Well-Known Member
So yeah, I'm confused everyone of these SM products have panthenol in them some where in the ingredients. Maybe it's a combination of another ingredient and the pathenol that my hair detests.
Side note I think I have 3 patches of hi porosity hair! Just when I thought I had something figured out.
Side note I think I have 3 patches of hi porosity hair! Just when I thought I had something figured out.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
You think leaving a bit more in to weight the hair down would help with a more successful WNG?
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Just the regular spray leave in. It's a serum like consistency. I didn't like it at first, it really didn't do anything magical but I like it now. For me, spraying it doesn't work so I pour out a little into my hands then apply it. It's light but moisturizing and leaves my hair soft. I want to try the cherry kukui but I forgot why I didn't.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I think so. My hair feels good leaving it in. I'm looking at the results now, and it's pretty and defined, but SUPER shrunken.
I've decided that I'm going back to saran roller wrapping even if I don't wear my hair down. My hair has made me look crazy enough this year. No more air drying until further notice.
I'm waiting to see if I get my new job. If so I'll start right away. If not, I'll look raggedy at my current job for a couple more weeks until it cools off
I'm waiting to see if I get my new job. If so I'll start right away. If not, I'll look raggedy at my current job for a couple more weeks until it cools off
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I want 2-3 more wigs Maybe Sam's Beauty will have a Labor Day sale. Lemme see what locobeauty has in stock. They sent me a coupon 
Maybe Sam's Beauty will have a Labor Day sale. Lemme see what locobeauty has in stock. They sent me a coupon
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Thanks! I was hoping you'd remember to show me which bands you use. I'm putting those on my grocery list for today.
I found the small bands I use for banding at Target just now.
Picture attached. It says "athletic" on them. They are perfectly stretchy.
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curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
I've decided to be a dedicated straight hair natural until further notice. I'll be visiting the stylist (my best friends cousin) twice a month also for washes, trims and deep treatments. My ends need constant TLC I've learned. Shedding and breakage have always been my sensitive subjects. My hair is too fine for lots of manipulation.
I'll pin curl nightly and apply no product between appointments. My hair and scalp never really get dry since I drink so much water. The added products just weigh my hair down anyway. Time to really take my hair care a lot more seriously than I have in the past. I'll be taking my Manetabolism too.
She (the stylist) also recommended crochet braids to me as a protective style rather than braids and I might try it out once it cools down in October. She'll be doing them.
I'll pin curl nightly and apply no product between appointments. My hair and scalp never really get dry since I drink so much water. The added products just weigh my hair down anyway. Time to really take my hair care a lot more seriously than I have in the past. I'll be taking my Manetabolism too.
She (the stylist) also recommended crochet braids to me as a protective style rather than braids and I might try it out once it cools down in October. She'll be doing them.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
In life.
Someone else whose hair does not like Cantu! I will see folks with GORGEOUS hair out and about. I ask them what they use, and often it's "Cantu ____ (blah blah blah) product." I thank my lucky stars all the TIME that trialing Cantu did not cost much. Those products do my hair TERRIBLE. Just TERRIBLE. It's amazing how differently products do different folks' hair.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Oh my GOODNESS, am I loving, loving, LOVING the ingredient list on this bottle of NurCreations Moroccan Rhassoul Clay Cleansing Mud Wash. 
And the size of the bottle!!! Yeeeeeeessssssss!
WOULD IT BE WRONG OF ME . . . if I end up liking this clay wash, to leave a review for other naturals at Naturalicious's site that basically says, "I am so grateful to Naturalicious for providing a way for me to easily try clay washing. The Naturalicious clay wash does a great job of cleansing and moisturizing. However, as other reviewers have noted, the bottle goes fast! When you consider the price per ounce and then factor in shipping costs, using it can get quite costly. I have since found a brand of Moroccan Rhassoul clay that costs less for DOUBLE the amount . . . and the shipping costs less as well. . . ."
And the size of the bottle!!! Yeeeeeeessssssss!
WOULD IT BE WRONG OF ME . . . if I end up liking this clay wash, to leave a review for other naturals at Naturalicious's site that basically says, "I am so grateful to Naturalicious for providing a way for me to easily try clay washing. The Naturalicious clay wash does a great job of cleansing and moisturizing. However, as other reviewers have noted, the bottle goes fast! When you consider the price per ounce and then factor in shipping costs, using it can get quite costly. I have since found a brand of Moroccan Rhassoul clay that costs less for DOUBLE the amount . . . and the shipping costs less as well. . . ."
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