PerfectlyFlawed
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Found a two cornrows tutorial that I can follow, I know what my summer protective style will be.
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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YvetteWithJoy
On break
I keep forgetting: I need to pack all of my hardly-being-used hair products and take them to Atlanta with me so that my 9 female in-laws can take what they like and I can toss the rest.
Must. Remember.
Must. Remember.
Alma Petra
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What are these products that you intend to give away? Are they totally hopeless?
YvetteWithJoy
On break
They don't work for my hair and/or the smell is too much:
Example: SM milk in a olive/green bottle, Giovanni leave-in, Soultanicals moisturizer, Uncle Funky's Daughter's cream, etc. I'm never going to use them again.
HaveSomeWine
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The Alter Ego Latte Milk Cream Mask is literally the best deep conditioner I have ever used. It instantly detangles and smooths my curls upon contact with my hair. I can brush out my whole head in way under five minutes and have smooth, uniform curls. It also smells amazing- like condensed milk or caramel. It has way more slip and a much better smell than Silicon Mix. I can also get away with using way less of this despite being very heavy handed. A 60 oz. jar of Silicon Mix will last me 6 uses whereas a 33.8 oz. jar of the Milk Cream Mask will last me like 4 or more uses. It has a very thick consistency and is easy to spread. Literally the first handful starts unraveling my tangles. By the time I finish applying it, all I have to do is run my brush through to removed the shed hair. That's how good this stuff. It is definitely a staple. I'm so happy to finally have found a product that works so well for my curls.
curlyTisME
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I need to reup on my Manetabolism vitamins. Hopefully my Target has some in stock.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Wow: I was interested in the Curls Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin because it's a liquid, but one bottle is only enough for two weeks! Eek!
Evolving78
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Can you eat yogurt? Activa really worked for me.
Royalq
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Its not enough. I have to take a bit of miralax everyday.
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
Im so sorry dear. What were you using on your hair under the wigs? I don't think just scratching did this. I think you had an allergic reaction to something.
I smothered my hair in scented shea butter. I thought shea butter was a moisturizer. But that's all I used for 2 months on my scalp. It was mango shea butter. Wherever I applied the butter...my hair was dry and brittle.
TamaraShaniece
Ayurvedic Life
I think I out of habit I scratch but i didn't moisturize my hair at all I discovered. I only used straight shea butter on my parts. It was mango scented shea butter. I have my hair in Ceily plats and I wear a satin scarf over a shower cap and under a head scarf.
I rub aloe from the plant on my scalp 1-2x a week before I wash. I alternate between JBCO w/ tea tree and Gro-Aut Oil on that area throughout the week. And I took Curls Hair Growth Vitamins. =D
KinkyRN
Well-Known Member
My thoughts exactly. Although the liquid was easy to take I switched to Manetabolism. I can get them on the ground, sometimes on sale and know that I get a months supply.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
Best Satin Or Silk Bonnet?
Bonnets & Silk Scarves? Specifically Black-owned Brands
I am alternating between my EverlyProducts silk bonnet (flipped inside out) and my silk pillowcase (when I remember to use it) to keep my edges intact. I also use a cheap silk scarf on occasion.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
GGsKin
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Thank you 
@YvetteWithJoy
@YvetteWithJoyEvolving78
Well-Known Member
Do you think a lot of black women are going to continue to purchase SM?
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I can't believe I considered re-relaxing my hair out of frustration last year. I took starting photos today of my edges, for the CurlyProverbz DIY oil challenge, and 
. Relaxers were eating my edges, and I need to never forget that.
. Relaxers were eating my edges, and I need to never forget that.
Britt
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I canNOT wait to take down this sew in this weekend! I hope my clips in arrive by Friday the latest so I'll be able put them in when I take this weave down. It's only been about 6 weeks and I wanted to keep this thing in for 8 but it's so itchy now and I can't get a good wash. This hair is pretty high maintenance, you must twist it up like your own hair and it gets dry, tangled and matted.
Things should be interesting when I take it down as I'm sort of transitioning from severe heat damage. I'll see how much work it is with the clip ins when I get them.
Things should be interesting when I take it down as I'm sort of transitioning from severe heat damage. I'll see how much work it is with the clip ins when I get them.
Dee_33
Live, Laugh, Love
I have got to track down the source of this shedding. I hope it's from going to the salon 2x a month for a blowdry and straightening and not a health issue. The stylist does a gentle blowdry and doesn't flatiron with high heat, and she does a dc and uses heat protectant, so I'm guessing it's the products (Mizani) being used. I'm going back to my weekly dc sessions, using only CRN products and ponytail rollersets to see if that helps. If it does then I'll know for sure it's due to something at the salon and not a health issue. I think the most likely culprit is the DE sensitive scalp no-lye relaxer I got in Feb though. No more relaxing until I get this under control and then I'm going back to ORS no-lye.
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beingofserenity
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I agree.
trueheartofgold
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@YvetteWithJoy do you still steam your deep conditioner? If so, how often?
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I only use shower steam. My hair's porosity is high: Shower steam sinks my DC right in. I think steaming is great for lowpo and normpo hair. I don't think it's necessarily bad for hipo hair, though I've read LHCF members' testimonies that it can be, especially if done too often. Hygral?/hydral? fatigue can occur, it was suggested, and that equates to damage. I've only experienced awesomely soft hair from steaming. My salon experiences have far exceeded my at-home steaming experiences.
I do. There have been umpteen uproars and boycotts of Chris Brown and yet black women still flock to his concerts...so
beingofserenity
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You're funny
I actually hate Chris Brown's music though. Like his voice on my radio aggravates my soul. I don't think he makes good music.
Evolving78
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Well it is like that with R. Kelly and many others. Some get outrage and some feel certain things don't apply to them, unless it directly impacts their life in some way. I know I don't support none of those people and I won't be supporting SM. Somebody has to stand for something sooner, or later.
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