I will try this next time. Thanks a (bun)ch :wink2:
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I will try this next time. Thanks a (bun)ch :wink2:
Cattypus1
All loced up...
I'm sorry...like I tell my DH, I was helping...
I'm sorry...like I tell my DH, I was helping...
Cattypus1 I appreciate it! I don't like paying $13 for edge control at all
if you saw my before edges you'd understand why I do though 
FelaShrine
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lol leave her hair alone. get plaits
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Take it from someone who has been there, when the hormones come back to normal and level themselves out, you will be moving out of Setback City. I hated my hormone imbalance, but it taught me to really learn and appreciate my hair instead of just getting it to grow. I was frustrated like you because I dealt with a lot of shedding, eventual breakage and thin hair.
Once my hormones got back on track, I was still left with the damage, so I basically learned how to deal with thick hair growing in compared to the thin hair I already had, I had to learn to deal with a higher density head of hair, and I had to keep my hair from breaking. Im pretty good now, only dealing with the occasional bad bouts of shedding, but one thing I can say is that once the hormones stabilize, growth catches up and you'll be wishing you had more time to keep your hair healthy versus it growing faster (did I just say that?).
It is going to get better, but for now, my best advice is to REALLY worry about health because thats definitely going to keep your hair on you head.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
coolsista-paris
Well-Known Member
hi all!
this thread is soooo full. im gonna need days to catch up the reading!
ànyway im natural planning to relax in december.( from 5 years natural,bsb to relaxed bob cut or pixie ) thats gonna be a change!
this thread is soooo full. im gonna need days to catch up the reading!
ànyway im natural planning to relax in december.( from 5 years natural,bsb to relaxed bob cut or pixie ) thats gonna be a change!
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
Welcome coolsista-paris
beloved1bx
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Take it from someone who has been there, when the hormones come back to normal and level themselves out, you will be moving out of Setback City. I hated my hormone imbalance, but it taught me to really learn and appreciate my hair instead of just getting it to grow. I was frustrated like you because I dealt with a lot of shedding, eventual breakage and thin hair.
Once my hormones got back on track, I was still left with the damage, so I basically learned how to deal with thick hair growing in compared to the thin hair I already had, I had to learn to deal with a higher density head of hair, and I had to keep my hair from breaking. Im pretty good now, only dealing with the occasional bad bouts of shedding, but one thing I can say is that once the hormones stabilize, growth catches up and you'll be wishing you had more time to keep your hair healthy versus it growing faster (did I just say that?).
It is going to get better, but for now, my best advice is to REALLY worry about health because thats definitely going to keep your hair on you head.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with me. I really appreciate it. And your hair pics are always what I consider hair porn, so it's surprising to me that you once dealt with something similar. Can I ask what you did to help level out and approx how long it took for that to happen?
I started reading up on BCPs and hair since I switched to a new one last year from Yasmin (which I now know is one of the most hair friendly BCPs). After reading some articles this month I switched to a lower dose BCP which is supposed to be better. I've also started taking DIM which is supposed to help balance estrogen levels. I'm still shedding more than I like but I don't have a bunch of strands coming out EVERY time I run my hand through my hair. Back in Feb/March I also used to have a burning/stinging sensation on my scalp and I haven't experienced that in a while so I'm def happy about that. We'll see how this goes.
Nix08 Wow! That's pretty impressive. What did they tell you?? How do you do it?? Do tell, do tell!
Nix08
Relaxed, 4B
KDReese23 They simply encouraged me
I personally cowash with AOHSR (at first during a stretch I would switch and cowash with AORM).
Now I cowash with AOHSR and oil/coffee/tea(blend) rinse weeks 0-18.
However during the cowash after week 6-8 post relaxer I apply a rinse of oil/tea/coffee and 'coconut milk.' When I'm done I make sure to rinse well while parting my hair/ng - this parting step under the water with my fingers is important for me at keeping my ng detangled.
The other important step for me is to ensure that my hair is fully dry or at least 90-95% dry before I go to bed (I wash at night)...otherwise my hair dries hard and matted. I run my fingers through my hair as it's drying, I think it gives me a smoother finish and allows for better distribution of product.
I do not apply protein to my ng...I do apply moisture DC's relaxer style to my ng as I find it helps my ng stay softer and more manageable and gives my ng more elasticity...as my natural hair doesn't need the amount of protein that my relaxed ends do.
Hope that helps (and made sense
)
I personally cowash with AOHSR (at first during a stretch I would switch and cowash with AORM).
Now I cowash with AOHSR and oil/coffee/tea(blend) rinse weeks 0-18.
However during the cowash after week 6-8 post relaxer I apply a rinse of oil/tea/coffee and 'coconut milk.' When I'm done I make sure to rinse well while parting my hair/ng - this parting step under the water with my fingers is important for me at keeping my ng detangled.
The other important step for me is to ensure that my hair is fully dry or at least 90-95% dry before I go to bed (I wash at night)...otherwise my hair dries hard and matted. I run my fingers through my hair as it's drying, I think it gives me a smoother finish and allows for better distribution of product.
I do not apply protein to my ng...I do apply moisture DC's relaxer style to my ng as I find it helps my ng stay softer and more manageable and gives my ng more elasticity...as my natural hair doesn't need the amount of protein that my relaxed ends do.
Hope that helps (and made sense
)
EnExitStageLeft
Well-Known Member
I've come to the conclusion that edge controls don't work for me.
Until recently I've been a die-hard afroveda pur whipped hair gelly fan. THE STUFF IS THE TRUTH! It is still my HG gel, but then I tried the Pink ECO styler gel and ive been in love since. I've been using it exclusively for 2 1/2 weeks now and my edges are laid daily. It gives a nice hold w/o the hard crunchy feeling! i seriously love it.
Here is my hair today.....
Until recently I've been a die-hard afroveda pur whipped hair gelly fan. THE STUFF IS THE TRUTH! It is still my HG gel, but then I tried the Pink ECO styler gel and ive been in love since. I've been using it exclusively for 2 1/2 weeks now and my edges are laid daily. It gives a nice hold w/o the hard crunchy feeling! i seriously love it.
Here is my hair today.....
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Nix08 That definitely helped - I've never tried the oil/tea/coffee thing but I will read up on it and give it a try. Thanks so much!KDReese23 They simply encouraged me
I personally cowash with AOHSR (at first during a stretch I would switch and cowash with AORM).
Now I cowash with AOHSR and oil/coffee/tea(blend) rinse weeks 0-18.
However during the cowash after week 6-8 post relaxer I apply a rinse of oil/tea/coffee and 'coconut milk.' When I'm done I make sure to rinse well while parting my hair/ng - this parting step under the water with my fingers is important for me at keeping my ng detangled.
The other important step for me is to ensure that my hair is fully dry or at least 90-95% dry before I go to bed (I wash at night)...otherwise my hair dries hard and matted. I run my fingers through my hair as it's drying, I think it gives me a smoother finish and allows for better distribution of product.
I do not apply protein to my ng...I do apply moisture DC's relaxer style to my ng as I find it helps my ng stay softer and more manageable and gives my ng more elasticity...as my natural hair doesn't need the amount of protein that my relaxed ends do.
Hope that helps (and made sense
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
Loving, aloe vera gel. I spritz with water and then apply avg.
EnExitStageLeft, lovely hunty. I have the Eco Olive version. I may try the pank
one.EnExitStageLeft 
pink you say? Ive used the Olive Oil one for like 3 years now. How did you do it? Wet hair? Dry hair? Overnight?
pink you say? Ive used the Olive Oil one for like 3 years now. How did you do it? Wet hair? Dry hair? Overnight?Its #EdgeWeek here in the Relaxed Thread huh
Im an edge control/gel junkie
Ive tried the ORS, Creme of Nature Argan, Ampro, Hicks, Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste, EcoStyler Clear, EcoStyler Olive Oil, Proclaim Clear. I dont care what your hair looks like, if your edges look like Fuzzy Wuzzy then I dont care.
Im an edge control/gel junkie
Ive tried the ORS, Creme of Nature Argan, Ampro, Hicks, Curls Passion Fruit Control Paste, EcoStyler Clear, EcoStyler Olive Oil, Proclaim Clear. I dont care what your hair looks like, if your edges look like Fuzzy Wuzzy then I dont care.
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
My first issue was my thyroid. I was hyper so my hair was thick but then I went to hypo and my hair got really thin. I actually had some low density hair in there. There was hair coming out in clumps when i would wash. Then once I it treatment and the hormones stabilized, I had less shedding and normalized hair, like it is now. But that took about a little more than a year to get under control.
Then I stopped birth control last year since I was getting ready for marriage at the time. The shedding made me mad. I deduced that because bc controls your hormones, getting off them causes your body to now control hormone levels as if you had a baby. You shed more because those hormones aren't being controlled anymore and you are shedding hair that should have shed long ago. It took a few months for it to stop (I stopped in September and the shedding got bad from December to about February). Not sure when I started tea rinsing, but that helped a lot until the hormones got better. Mind you this all happened within 6 years.
The birth control wasn't too bad because it only affected density but the thyroid literally drove me crazy because it affected EVERYTHING!!!! Bc is better to handle because the body is much smarter than we give it credit for but if its something more major, definitely get it under control with a dr ASAP and be proactive with telling the doctors what you want.
EnExitStageLeft
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divachyk
Its the best. I have the eco styler one too. Its awesome in the summer or to touch up you brows between waxing (I'm not the only one who does this right?!
SuchaLady
Girl at night the only thing I do is Moisturize (LCOB)
What I do is in the morning I'll wake up moisturize and form my bun then gel/lay down my edges with my silk scarf. Shower and all that jazz and once I'm in the parking lot at work I remove it. Its pretty lazy, but works lol.
Its the best. I have the eco styler one too. Its awesome in the summer or to touch up you brows between waxing
(I'm not the only one who does this right?!SuchaLady
Girl at night the only thing I do is Moisturize (LCOB)
What I do is in the morning I'll wake up moisturize and form my bun then gel/lay down my edges with my silk scarf. Shower and all that jazz and once I'm in the parking lot at work I remove it. Its pretty lazy, but works lol.
Sholapie
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EnExitStageLeft pretty edges (and hair!) do ou use a boar bristle brush or anything to smooth?
EnExitStageLeft
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To answer your question: I mostly used my hands to smooth, 
Mahsiah
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Saludable84 is that a braidout in your avi?
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