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divachyk said:
I purchased a Denman D3 today. Anyone using this with great success? I'm debating whether to modify it or use it as-is.
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I have a denman but have no idea if it's D3 or not.

I use it to detangle my hair in the shower with conditioner under running water. Works great!

I also use it to lay down my edges but with lots elasta qp mango butter.

I did not modify it at all but then again most of my hair is coarse except for that fine curly patch that's supposed to be my nape. So I'm careful with that area
 
Renewed1 said:
I'm relaxed again!

My hair after relaxing and trim. She had to cut off like 3 inches. So much for trying to grow my hair as a natural. I may become texlaxed again after I reach my length goal.
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It's still really thick. You'll thank her later!

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AlliCat said:
Anyone using products marketed toward natural hair?
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Not me. Everytime I try they are usually an epic fail. My friend who is natural usually gives me feedback on natural catered items, and her feedback usually isn't that great. Her biggest problem is build-up, as you'd have to wash that stuff out ever few days.

Ive tried shea moisture. The shampoos are too harsh and the conditioners are not moisturizing enough. Carols Daughter was residue-doo city. Deva-Curl, residue-doo city. Kinky curly, residue-doo city.

The only product line that has worked well is Darcy's Botanicals, but then again, its mixed with other conditioners and emulsifiers and that good stuff. I'd still be careful with some of those products. I love products for natural hair, but its really hard to use them and since quite a few of them depend on Aloe Vera to be spectacular… well… lets just say my low po hair really isn't digging it.
 
Saludable84 said:
Not me. Everytime I try they are usually an epic fail. My friend who is natural usually gives me feedback on natural catered items, and her feedback usually isn't that great. Her biggest problem is build-up, as you'd have to wash that stuff out ever few days.

Ive tried shea moisture. The shampoos are too harsh and the conditioners are not moisturizing enough. Carols Daughter was residue-doo city. Deva-Curl, residue-doo city. Kinky curly, residue-doo city.

The only product line that has worked well is Darcy's Botanicals, but then again, its mixed with other conditioners and emulsifiers and that good stuff. I'd still be careful with some of those products. I love products for natural hair, but its really hard to use them and since quite a few of them depend on Aloe Vera to be spectacular… well… lets just say my low po hair really isn't digging it.
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Thanks girl.. the few "natural" products I've tried in the past, I found to be hit & miss (Darcy's botanicals transitioning creme, miss jessie's baby buttercreme -- hated them). Shea Moisture's shampoo (the one in the yellow bottle) and Oyin Burnt Sugar Pomade are actually pretty good. I haven't tried any deep conditioners yet as one jar ($20+) looks like enough for only one DC session :sad: So I stuck with my BSS/salon products.

Now that I've started wigging it again, been looking for a good leave-in for my hair under the wig, so decided to revisit these kind of products. I picked up Komaza Califia Moisturizing Leave-in (raved by naturals, texlaxed and relaxed heads alike)
 
AlliCat,

Some of the DC are only good enough for one use smh. The Shea moisture conditioners were not that bad for me as a prepoo or mixed with another DC, but alone it didn't do enough. Oyin seems to have a good rep, I must try. The Komaza spray had too much aloe for me. My experience is just jaded because I have low po hair, so it isnt receptive to anything.

pre_medicalrulz

My cousin and I were about to buy half wigs yesterday. Lets just say I showed her your siggie and she's READY!!!!!

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Saludable84 My cousin and I were about to buy half wigs yesterday. Lets just say I showed her your siggie and she's READY!!!!!

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LOL!!!! That is too cute!
 
Reading up on all these relaxer posts make me wanna relax.....I just gotta be strong

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I was gonna try to do 16 weeks, but its too damn hot in NY. Better luck next time. 13 weeks was good enough for me. I'll do it July 4th since I have the day off anyway.

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I need to cut my washes down to every two weeks but its so hard!!!! I love washing my hair every week but the process is so long...I dunno what to do..
 
mschristine said:
I need to cut my washes down to every two weeks but its so hard!!!! I love washing my hair every week but the process is so long...I dunno what to do..
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You would think I'm crazy! I wash my hair twice a week! It does not take me long tho! I may deep condition with moisture or protein b4 I wash...wash, a quick hydrating condition...air dry for a but...moisturize a d seal...I can do it all under 2 hours total then I just braid it or wrap it and go to bed
 
tfrazie said:
You would think I'm crazy! I wash my hair twice a week! It does not take me long tho! I may deep condition with moisture or protein b4 I wash...wash, a quick hydrating condition...air dry for a but...moisturize a d seal...I can do it all under 2 hours total then I just braid it or wrap it and go to bed
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I wish I could!! Since I cut it, I can't wear it up anymore so I have to do something with it or risk looking a hot mess. I wrap it every night but I wish I can go longer than a week between washes
 
I was washing 2-4 times a week for a long time, but in winter I tend to wash once a week. I'm doing once a week again, even now since I remedied a bit of dryness I had by upping cowashes. I want to bring the manipulation back down, and once a week is perfect for my hair. I used to go every 2 weeks a few yrs ago, and that worked too. Guess it just depends on the season and what my hair needs at the time. I change my washing frequency accordingly.

It only takes me 40 mins to wash, condition, apply leave-ins/M&S, and detangle. I ALWAYS air dry and don't use direct heat otherwise, so it cuts down a lot of manipulation and makes the wash day fast and easy.

Gonna do a touch-up in the next 1-4 days...my NG is outta control, and I can't wait to have easier to manage roots.
 
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My new growth crazy, I got curls with a part in the middle and my hair is closing in on my part lol, but hair is still manageable though to the point last week i was moisturizing and detangling and combing every night with minimum hair lost
 
For those that bun consistently, do you release the bun every night or leave the bun intact? If you leave the bun intact, how long do you go before you release it? If you release the bun nightly, do you m/s nightly as well then bun again for the night and tie it up or tuck your freed hair into your bonnet/scarf? Do you have any shed or broken strands when you m/s? Sorry for so many questions. Just trying to understand what is normal...
 
Jobwright said:
For those that bun consistently, do you release the bun every night or leave the bun intact? If you leave the bun intact, how long do you go before you release it? If you release the bun nightly, do you m/s nightly as well then bun again for the night and tie it up or tuck your freed hair into your bonnet/scarf? Do you have any shed or broken strands when you m/s? Sorry for so many questions. Just trying to understand what is normal...
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I can't sleep with a bun in so take my pony tail down daily. I try to moisturize it and seal it with out combing through it nightly...I take the tail out and just braid it and then it's pretty easy to restyle in the morning
 
Jobwright said:
For those that bun consistently, do you release the bun every night or leave the bun intact? If you leave the bun intact, how long do you go before you release it? If you release the bun nightly, do you m/s nightly as well then bun again for the night and tie it up or tuck your freed hair into your bonnet/scarf? Do you have any shed or broken strands when you m/s? Sorry for so many questions. Just trying to understand what is normal...
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I take my bun down daily to M&S and lightly detangle. If I don't my hair will be a hot tangly, matted mess and I'm just not down for that :nono:.
 
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