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I'm officially at BC #3 , and this is going to be my last :lol: . I grabbed the scissors again, chopped away, and I'm brushing NL in the back :drunk:
In the nearly 8 years of being on a healthy hair journey, I have
Big chopped 3 times
Colored
Relaxed
been a straight haired natural
reached MBL

I'm excited to start another round of my journey with all of that out of my system :lol:!! Now I'm excited to be a no heat, no combs, no scissor natural, and grow the healthiest head of hair I can all the way to HL :weird:.

BC #3
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I need someone to explain edge control products to me. How are they different from heavy gel? Are they effective?
 
I love how strong my hair feels after doing Aphogee 2 step treatment, it doesn't get any better than this for me. I need to have this product at all times in my stash
 
PureSilver said:
I love how strong my hair feels after doing Aphogee 2 step treatment, it doesn't get any better than this for me. I need to have this product at all times in my stash
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YASSSS, I love it as well. I gave into the notion that naturals don't need that much protein and always used lighter products that my hair hated, when I started using Aphogee 2 step, my hair has never been so strong in my life and mixing it with neutral protein filler just makes it even more perfect. I have a coupon for Sallys and plan to pick some up tomorrow.
 
Used the Giovanni serum I bought two weeks ago for the first time tonight. Added a few drops to my hair as I pincurled it. Smells amazing and is really lightweight. So far so good.
 
Nightingale said:
I need someone to explain edge control products to me. How are they different from heavy gel? Are they effective?
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An edge control is usually a few ounces and it pretty thick. ORS edge control has a very stiff texture whereas eco gel is jelly and easily spreadable. I prefer gel since i can slap it all over my head for a w-n-g.
 
I did an Aphogee 2 step today for the first time, I shouldn't have used the conditioner. I read the ingredients after I applied smh. My hair definitely feels stronger, but it's also a little matted and frizzy. It was matted after I shampood though, so I know it's not the aphogee. I'll have to do a verrry thorough detangle session this week :/
 
sgold04 said:
I did an Aphogee 2 step today for the first time, I shouldn't have used the conditioner. I read the ingredients after I applied smh. My hair definitely feels stronger, but it's also a little matted and frizzy. It was matted after I shampood though, so I know it's not the aphogee. I'll have to do a verrry thorough detangle session this week :/
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Their conditioner is trash, just use whatever your favorite protein free DC is
 
I've been tempted to use a Keratin treatment on my hair for the fall so my rollersets/flat iron jobs will come out more sleek. I read some reviews on the Uncurly keratin that were good. But the whole reason I did the BC in Jan was because of a bad keratin job a stylist did that left me with zero curl pattern. :nono: If I did it myself I can have more control over the process, but Im not sure I want to risk my curls. I guess I could do a test patch to see how it affects my curls.
 
I'm doing a twist-out over the weekend with my cantu curling cream. My hair needs a break from this bun I've been doing for the last couple of years.

I noticed my hair seemed to hang a little more after I washed it. Hopefully that's from growth :happydance:
 
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Nightingale said:
I made my own DIY unpetroleum jelly a couple weeks ago. It turned out really well. I've used it as a sealant for a wash n go (under gel), sealant/styler for twists, and sealant for a braid out (also under gel); and every style looks and feels good. Staple.
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i made my own as well...i luv it. i use it for my skin though. i will use it for a sealant after i make some more.
 
i have been neglecting my hair. i didn't mean too. i was sooooooooooo focused on my skin.

the last time i tex-laxed, i left it on a bit too long and there is a little breakage at the root. :/

i want to wear a taped style in the future so i have already started shaping the hair so as it grows it
it will have a nice style. as i was coming it...there is an inch of breakage. it could be the meds as a side
effect...but that hair would come out at the root. when i run my fingers through my hair only 5-10 shed
hairs are in my hands. i am so disappointed, i have no one to blame but myself. thank goodness
i learned how to camoflauge in mistakes.

i have also ought a couple of crochet wigs from etsy....and i will be making couple during the fall
and winter months...i also bough a few nice scarves to wear as headwraps and a few hats. i bought
a couple men's hats to wear with jeans and boots..i can't stand half of the flowery mess that they make
for women.:lachen:
 
my sis took some crisco and made a hair butter and hair lotion for her wash and go's. she had soft moisturized hair.

she also looked on youtube and made her own cleansing conditioner....i tried hers and i like it. a good way to use those conditioner's that i didn't like.

i still want to try this one curling product. then again i just might read the ingredients and make my own.
 
julzinha said:
YASSSS, I love it as well. I gave into the notion that naturals don't need that much protein and always used lighter products that my hair hated, when I started using Aphogee 2 step, my hair has never been so strong in my life and mixing it with neutral protein filler just makes it even more perfect. I have a coupon for Sallys and plan to pick some up tomorrow.
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What's your process to mixing it with the aphogee?
 
I was reading through my ancient fotki and my hair did just fine with basic moisturizing and sealing 2xs a day.

I wonder when the whole LOC, LCO LOCO etc stuff came into the picture for me :scratchchin: and why.

I'm going back to the basics.lol
 
sgold04 said:
I did an Aphogee 2 step today for the first time, I shouldn't have used the conditioner. I read the ingredients after I applied smh. My hair definitely feels stronger, but it's also a little matted and frizzy. It was matted after I shampood though, so I know it's not the aphogee. I'll have to do a verrry thorough detangle session this week :/
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I never shampoo after using aphogee two step, if u decide to you need to use a very good detangling or moisturizing shampoo such as CON if you can get the original formula. Tressemee naturals moisturizing conditioner is great in both natural and relaxed hair. A product with great slip should do the trick. Also you could try boiling oats and flaxseed, strain cool and use as a moisturizing conditioner. It gives great slip; tried and proven.
 
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