KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Tweaking my regimen for next year. I've had some nice growth and retention with my current regimen but there's always room for improvement.
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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GettingKinky
Well-Known Member
What happened to Darcy Botanicals? I only go to the site a few times a year to stock up, but now I can't find her site.
GettingKinky
Well-Known Member
@YvetteWithJoy is this the thread you're looking for?
https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/straight-hair-naturals-support-thread.196649/
https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/straight-hair-naturals-support-thread.196649/
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Ahhhh, yes.
Many thanks! 
I was using the term "naturals" instead of "natural's."
I even tried searching with "natural*," which usually grabs anything beginning with "natural" such as "naturalista" and so forth, but that didn't work. Maybe I needed quotes? I didn't think so. Oh, well.
Thanks again!!!
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I prepood with fresh aloe vera and coconut oil today and my hair felt like silk. The moisture and slip made wash day so easy. I'm doing it again next wash day 
RossBoss
Well-Known Member
Does anyone know if this Atlantic City wig company is Black owned? It's Elevate Styles:
https://elevatestyles.com/p/
https://elevatestyles.com/p/
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
People were using grapeseed oil, but I wouldn't chance it.
MzSwift
Well-Known Member
I remember on another board some ladies were using grapeseed oil when flat ironing because it has a high burn temperature. Because of them I've used it as well with no adverse reaction but I've never used it alone. I've only used it along with a heat protectant product.
halee_J
Don't worry be happy
@shortdub78 and @MzSwift yes I vaguely remember grapeseed oil. I would like to get back to occasional flat irons this winter, but I seem to have developed an allergy to synthetic products. Ill keep looking.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Just Nutritive used to be Just Natural. They make a heat protectant. I don't know if the ingredients are ALL natural, especially given the name change. But, it may be sufficiently natural as to be an option that doesn't irritate you, I don't know. Just wanted to mention it. I have never used it.
ETA: https://justnutritive.com/heat-protecting-hair-treatment/
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
Now that Etae' butter shine is natural and is used for heat styling.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
No it will just seal in moisture and shine. Will give slip during the setting process. And can add as a humidity blocker.
RossBoss
Well-Known Member
Oh okay, so it is only for heated tools? What you are describing is what the setting lotion does for rollersets it seems.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I decided to hold off on my relaxer. I can't find a place that has reasonable prices for the relaxer I want. (I'm spoiled with my pro discount) Waiting for the company to send me a catalog.
Also I went on YouTube and it looks like relaxers are becoming extinct. I found very few ladies with long relaxed hair that look healthy. Everyone seems to be natural or transitioning. This put a big damper on me wanting a relaxer.
So I went and got my hair done professionally and the stylist did a great job. She also discouraged the relaxer because my hair is fine.
Idk what to do now except get it straightened every 2 weeks. I'm thinking of going back to bkt but use a stronger formula than I am used to using.
Also I went on YouTube and it looks like relaxers are becoming extinct. I found very few ladies with long relaxed hair that look healthy. Everyone seems to be natural or transitioning. This put a big damper on me wanting a relaxer.
So I went and got my hair done professionally and the stylist did a great job. She also discouraged the relaxer because my hair is fine.
Idk what to do now except get it straightened every 2 weeks. I'm thinking of going back to bkt but use a stronger formula than I am used to using.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
I noticed that too with the relaxed hair community, but I feel some of these relaxed chicks jumped on the bandwagon for money and subscribers. They all follow the same pattern.
I think getting the BKT may be good for you, since you are considering being a straight haired natural.
MzSwift
Well-Known Member
I don't really watch Youtube for hair care but I like to find relaxed ladies for styling and wigs. Here are some I like:
This lady has beautiful HL Relaxed hair-
I watch this one for her simple weave install but she has nice relaxed hair around MBL-
This one may or may not be "mixed" but I like that her relaxed hair is fine like mine-
HTH!
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
I don't think you should relax your hair.
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
I received my pick the other day!! Seamless.
I like it ALOT! It detangles so well.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Not worrying about tangling and single strand knots this last week has been like a weight lifted off of my chest.
If I'm able to straighten every 2-3 weeks without heat damage, I'm thinking about investing in the Komaza protein treatment. It would be worth it, I'm thinking.
If I'm able to straighten every 2-3 weeks without heat damage, I'm thinking about investing in the Komaza protein treatment. It would be worth it, I'm thinking.
halee_J
Don't worry be happy
Thanks lady! The first 8 ingredients are oils
and theres some soy protein too.Hmmmm
halee_J
Don't worry be happy
And this one is shea butter, evoo and lanolin hmm...
Thanks @shortdub78 I wonder if we need silicones or would a heavy butter be sufficient...
keranikki
Natural, 4a, Fine, medium density
Olive oil is a great alternative. I also like rice bran oil for the natural ceramides it has. Olive oil is my first choice.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Thanks lady! The first 8 ingredients are oils
Anything that can tolerate high heat would be a natural alternative. I know grapeseed, I think safflower, olive oil but I'm not 100% on avocado. I've even seen some vloggers use shea butter.
I never bothered to experiment because I'm too scurred.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I wear a WNG to work. Here's how it plays out:
Non-Black: you changed your hair!
Me: no
Non-Black: you changed your hair?
Me: no
Non-Black: what did you do to your hair?
Me: I didn't put it in a bun.
Non-Black: how'd you get your hair like that?
Me: I wet it.
Non-Black: how'd you get so much volume?
Me: exactly what do you mean?
Non-Black: did you put something to make your hair like that?
Me: I woke up like this.
Non-Black: your hair looks so different; I didn't recognize you.
Me: really, it never changed.
Blacks: I love your hair
Me: Thank you
Non-Black: you changed your hair!
Me: no
Non-Black: you changed your hair?
Me: no
Non-Black: what did you do to your hair?
Me: I didn't put it in a bun.
Non-Black: how'd you get your hair like that?
Me: I wet it.
Non-Black: how'd you get so much volume?
Me: exactly what do you mean?
Non-Black: did you put something to make your hair like that?
Me: I woke up like this.
Non-Black: your hair looks so different; I didn't recognize you.
Me: really, it never changed.
Blacks: I love your hair
Me: Thank you
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I stumbled upon a great beauty supply store yesterday. I didn't belong in there, because of my No Buy challenge... dh wanted to get some more Cream of Nature shampoo.
They had Etae products, Dominican products, Mizani, Keracare, Moroccan Oil, and so many other great product lines.
They had Etae products, Dominican products, Mizani, Keracare, Moroccan Oil, and so many other great product lines.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
So what happened? Did you buy something? lol I failed this month!
I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
I saw the cutest...and I do mean the CUTTEST old lady the other day with white, kinky, fluffy, full, wooly hair. My eyes were
fixated on her as she smiled at me and got into her car.
I wanted to stand and give her an ovation.
Seriously. The beauty was breath taking.
and when she smiled...oh! The beauty increased.
fixated on her as she smiled at me and got into her car.
I wanted to stand and give her an ovation.
and when she smiled...oh! The beauty increased.
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