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pelohello said:
Sorry ladies for not multi quoting but this site keeps crashing on me:nono:

How long did you wait to do a corrective relaxer? How tight were the braids? Having the braids in for 6 weeks w/o redoing them, would result, what appears to be alot, of shedding/breakage since your hair has been hidden in the braids. When I had my mini braids in for 3wks and took them down, I'm also went crazy at all the shedding/breakage but it was understandable b/c I had my hair hidden in the braids and I wasnt able to de-shed my hair b/c of the braids. But if your hair is still breaking after a week or 2 from taking out the braids then that's a different issue. How is the hair breaking? Is it snapping or popping? When was the last time you used protein? I know when I used Glycerin it caused my hair to be way too moisturized and I had to do several protein treatments. You have to be careful w/ glycerin b/c its in almost every hair products. So if your using a product where glycerin is in the 1st 5 ingredients then using a pure glycerin mixture, then that could be too much moisture.
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Sorry for the late reply. pelohello
I waited approx 10 weeks befor doing a corrective. the braids werent tight excpet for a little in the nape. I make sure that the lady that does my hair never braids too tight. Now that ive had my hair out for almost a week im noticing that the breakage is not as alarming anymore.
im wondering if my hair will suffer more while in braids than it will when i jus wear my own hair. I did a protein treatment as soon as i got out the braids and it has gotten better but hasnt stopped all together.
With the glycerin i feel as tho it moisturizes my hair to an extent. my hair never gets mushy.
I have noticed now (10 weeks Post relaxer) that i may have to ´do another corrective relaxer but im not sure if my hair can handle it.
im nervous for fear of loosing it all.
My ends are so crunchy and rough. *sigh*
i need help
 
Here is a picture.
the first pic was taken OCT 31st and the second January 11th
as u can tell by the pic pelohello my ends look super crunchy and thirsty
 

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Ok finally bought ors hair mayo do I drop the egg in now or mix it in a different container when I'm ready for it?

ETA: Also can I drop an egg in my cholesterol to make it more protieny our not?

Swype thinks weird and wierd are both correct
 
Back to bunning........and lovin' it! :)

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OK- question for the Cowashers

I decided to give cowashing a try and cowashed for the first time, using one of the Suave instant conditioners. After I finished, my hair was hard and tangly. I looked at the ingredients list and saw that it contained Disodium EDTA, which is a chelator. I tried to find another conditioner for cowashing, but they all contained Disodium EDTA (Suave, VO5, etc.).

What do you all use? And how is cowashing supposed to make your hair feel?
 
Mande30 said:
OK- question for the Cowashers

I decided to give cowashing a try and cowashed for the first time, using one of the Suave instant conditioners. After I finished, my hair was hard and tangly. I looked at the ingredients list and saw that it contained Disodium EDTA, which is a chelator. I tried to find another conditioner for cowashing, but they all contained Disodium EDTA (Suave, VO5, etc.).

What do you all use? And how is cowashing supposed to make your hair feel?
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I use joico moisture recovery ad i live it and it makes my hair soft and manageable sometimes i use the reconstuctor to add some protein for balance
 
Mande30 said:
OK- question for the Cowashers

I decided to give cowashing a try and cowashed for the first time, using one of the Suave instant conditioners. After I finished, my hair was hard and tangly. I looked at the ingredients list and saw that it contained Disodium EDTA, which is a chelator. I tried to find another conditioner for cowashing, but they all contained Disodium EDTA (Suave, VO5, etc.).

What do you all use? And how is cowashing supposed to make your hair feel?
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i am going to look at Tresemme Naturals (moisturizing) conditioner to see what it in it. that's for pointing that out! now it doesn't have protein or cones in it and it makes my hair feel nice. but if those aren't working, you may need something like Aussie Moist, Suave Almond and Shea Butter. they are heavier and do have cones, but they get the job done.

your hair should feel clean and moisturized, but not stripped like shampoo.
 
Mande30 so I tried co-washing last year and it was terrible. There was too much shedding and the tangles were obscene. At the time I was using Wen and some protein conditioner in rotation and just stopped - co-washing wasn't for me. I tried oil rinsing and it didn't help in the long run (in hindsight the oils were too heavy for me)

Fast forward to now, I've co-washed my hair everyday since Sunday, with a DC every two days and I love how my hair feels. It's soft, barely any tangles, and airy. What's changed? What I use and how I use it.

Products: tresseme naturals moisture rich conditioner most days and aubrey organics rose mosqueta for at least 1 of 2 DC's weekly

How:
- on regular co-wash days I apply the conditioner to dry hair before hopping in the shower, gently parting the hair and applying all over. I let the conditioner sit in my hair while I'm washing up and when I'm done rinse the conditioner out without agitating my hair a lot. It's mostly smoothing. Afterwards I wrap it up turban style with a long sleeve tshirt. I don't detangle on these days. Products once its 80% dry are minimal.
- on DC days, Organic extra virgin coconut oil is applied to the roots then apply the conditioner as stated above and again all on dry hair. I let it sit overnight and then rinse in the shower in the morning while gently detangling in sections with my fingers under the running water..

It seems that for me the EVCO has done wonders and helped ease detangling substantially. I'm certain the products for my hair profile are making a difference too. Check my avatar status for my hair type....what works for one as we've learned doesn't work for others all the time and thus I'm calling Nix08 who's way more experienced at this to see if she has any other advice for you

HHG!
 
The end of the month I'll be 4 months post. I go to Vegas the second week in March, making me wonder debate when to get my relaxer and what I'm going to do with my hair on the trip.

Do I just hold off on the relaxer until right before the trip and wear my hair out (ponytails, buns, down)? I've been wanting to get braids also, so maybe the trip is great time to do the braids. And if I do that, I'd rather use that opportunity to extend my relaxer, so maybe it's best to go ahead and relax the end of January, enjoy my hair for a bit and get my hair braided before the trip. I know I'm making this much more difficult than it has to be.
 
9 weeks and 2 days post today!! I'm going to TU at 13 weeks post. Truth is I'm not even struggling, I'm guessing its because I was natural for 3 years and learned how to properly care for my natural texture.
 
caliscurls said:
@Mande30 so I tried co-washing last year and it was terrible. There was too much shedding and the tangles were obscene. At the time I was using Wen and some protein conditioner in rotation and just stopped - co-washing wasn't for me. I tried oil rinsing and it didn't help in the long run (in hindsight the oils were too heavy for me)

Fast forward to now, I've co-washed my hair everyday since Sunday, with a DC every two days and I love how my hair feels. It's soft, barely any tangles, and airy. What's changed? What I use and how I use it.

Products: tresseme naturals moisture rich conditioner most days and aubrey organics rose mosqueta for at least 1 of 2 DC's weekly

How:
- on regular co-wash days I apply the conditioner to dry hair before hopping in the shower, gently parting the hair and applying all over. I let the conditioner sit in my hair while I'm washing up and when I'm done rinse the conditioner out without agitating my hair a lot. It's mostly smoothing. Afterwards I wrap it up turban style with a long sleeve tshirt. I don't detangle on these days. Products once its 80% dry are minimal.
- on DC days, Organic extra virgin coconut oil is applied to the roots then apply the conditioner as stated above and again all on dry hair. I let it sit overnight and then rinse in the shower in the morning while gently detangling in sections with my fingers under the running water..

It seems that for me the EVCO has done wonders and helped ease detangling substantially. I'm certain the products for my hair profile are making a difference too. Check my avatar status for my hair type....what works for one as we've learned doesn't work for others all the time and thus I'm calling @Nix08 who's way more experienced at this to see if she has any other advice for you

HHG!
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@Mande30, @caliscurls has given you some great tips in her post. I had a similar experience in that when I first tried cowashing I found it ridiculous and didn't get why people did it. It is a lot about technique and to me even more importantly about products...I cowash with AOHSR and AORM (I also oil/coffee/tea/avj rinse during my cowashes which I do daily). I chose those as they are moisturizing and do not contain cones or ingredients that build up. Others have success using cones though.
I usually apply conditioner before I get in the shower (as a DC which I sometimes steam in) I rinse that out, apply coffee/tea rinse, oil and conditioner. I also smooth my hair and allow the conditioner (coffee/tea/and oil rinse) to sit on my hair while I shower using a shower cap. I apply my leave ins after using a micro fiber towel and squeezing out excess water. I then let my hair hang loose to dry...being sure to smooth with my hands as I go. I do most of my detangling with my fingers.

Hope that helps:grin:
ETA: To me your hair should feel fantastic. Smooth and moisturized after a cowash and after every step of your hair process.
 
kandiekj100 I like the option of using the braids to extend your relaxer so long as you still do upkeep on your hair during that time and you are not doing an extra long stretch for the first time.
 
Question, do any of you ladies feel like your "kitchen" area has gone unchanged since ur hhj despite the fact that the rest of ur hair is healthy growing? Idk what to do or if its just normal. That area HAS grown to about the bottom of neck length but that's not sayin much since the rest if my hair is APL/BSB. I'm thinkin since it is so short it's probably just over processed? It is dry feeling 75% of the time.
 
Nix08 said:
@kandiekj100 I like the option of using the braids to extend your relaxer so long as you still do upkeep on your hair during that time and you are not doing an extra long stretch for the first time.
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you mean skip the relaxer and just hold until after I get braids done in March? I think I could do that. I've gone that long before. As long as I do low-manipulation styles between now and then I should be fine. I'd basically have to last another 6 weeks or so. I may be able to do that. :scratchch
 
caliscurls said:
@Mande30 so I tried co-washing last year and it was terrible. There was too much shedding and the tangles were obscene. At the time I was using Wen and some protein conditioner in rotation and just stopped - co-washing wasn't for me. I tried oil rinsing and it didn't help in the long run (in hindsight the oils were too heavy for me)

Fast forward to now, I've co-washed my hair everyday since Sunday, with a DC every two days and I love how my hair feels. It's soft, barely any tangles, and airy. What's changed? What I use and how I use it.

Products: tresseme naturals moisture rich conditioner most days and aubrey organics rose mosqueta for at least 1 of 2 DC's weekly

How:
- on regular co-wash days I apply the conditioner to dry hair before hopping in the shower, gently parting the hair and applying all over. I let the conditioner sit in my hair while I'm washing up and when I'm done rinse the conditioner out without agitating my hair a lot. It's mostly smoothing. Afterwards I wrap it up turban style with a long sleeve tshirt. I don't detangle on these days. Products once its 80% dry are minimal.
- on DC days, Organic extra virgin coconut oil is applied to the roots then apply the conditioner as stated above and again all on dry hair. I let it sit overnight and then rinse in the shower in the morning while gently detangling in sections with my fingers under the running water..

It seems that for me the EVCO has done wonders and helped ease detangling substantially. I'm certain the products for my hair profile are making a difference too. Check my avatar status for my hair type....what works for one as we've learned doesn't work for others all the time and thus I'm calling @Nix08 who's way more experienced at this to see if she has any other advice for you

HHG!
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@caliscurls Thank you for the response. I will have to try your technique. I love love love EVCO.
 
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