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GettingKinky said:
@YvetteWithJoy is this the thread you're looking for?


https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/straight-hair-naturals-support-thread.196649/
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Ahhhh, yes. :smile: Many thanks! :kiss:

I was using the term "naturals" instead of "natural's." :up:

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!!!
 
halee_J said:
Potentially silly question:

Have we discovered a natural heat protectant?
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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 said:
Potentially silly question:

Have we discovered a natural heat protectant?
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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/
 
Do you need heat protectant when you rollerset under the hooded dryer or is it only for using heated tools such as curling irons and flat irons?
 
RossBoss said:
Do you need heat protectant when you rollerset under the hooded dryer or is it only for using heated tools such as curling irons and flat irons?
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No it will just seal in moisture and shine. Will give slip during the setting process. And can add as a humidity blocker.
 
shortdub78 said:
No it will just seal in moisture and shine. Will give slip during the setting process. And can add as a humidity blocker.
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Oh okay, so it is only for heated tools? What you are describing is what the setting lotion does for rollersets it seems.
 
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.
 
Napp said:
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.
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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.
 
Napp said:
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.
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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! :)
 
Napp said:
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.
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I don't think you should relax your hair.
 
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.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
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/
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Thanks lady! The first 8 ingredients are oils :bookworm2: and theres some soy protein too.Hmmmm
 
halee_J said:
@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.
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Olive oil is a great alternative. I also like rice bran oil for the natural ceramides it has. Olive oil is my first choice.
 
halee_J said:
Thanks lady! The first 8 ingredients are oils :bookworm2: and theres some soy protein too.Hmmmm
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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.
 
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 :2inlove:
 
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.
 
Prettymetty said:
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.
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So what happened? Did you buy something? lol I failed this month!
 
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.
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Seriously. The beauty was breath taking.

and when she smiled...oh! The beauty increased.
 
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