GraceandJoy
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Same here. I tend to relax on freshly shampooed hair too; it's because I'm impatient and don't want to wait. I will be trying the ACV rinse after my next relaxer. Thank you for the tip ladies
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Same here. I tend to relax on freshly shampooed hair too; it's because I'm impatient and don't want to wait. I will be trying the ACV rinse after my next relaxer. Thank you for the tip ladies
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11228
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What relaxer do you use? I use lye and I can feel my scalp pulsing before I apply. I am considering switching back to no lye
11228
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I am inspired by all the posts attesting to relaxing on freshly washed hair. I usually wait at least a week but I am going to try oil rinsing with a 2 minutes protein two days before relaxing.
Credit for the ACV rinse goes to @MzSwiftSame here. I tend to relax on freshly shampooed hair too; it's because I'm impatient and don't want to wait. I will be trying the ACV rinse after my next relaxer. Thank you for the tip ladies
Today, my hair still feels amazing.
I use ORS normal nolye. I cannot do lye relaxers my scalp would be on fire! No matter how much base, not combing, not scratching etc.
You just have a clarify to remove the minerals that causes the dryness
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MzSwift
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Yay!! I’m so glad it worked out for you too!
I can’t remember from where I got the idea but I started doing it back in 2014.
sunnieb
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Went to the doctor last week for bloodwork and antibiotics. Finally feel like I'm beating whatever this is I've been fighting for the last 2 weeks.
Even with all that, I didn't fall off with my hair care. No excuses!
I picked up more honey yesterday. Trying to decide if I'll do a honey/ Olive oil prepoo or EVCO before my dc today.
Even with all that, I didn't fall off with my hair care. No excuses!
I picked up more honey yesterday. Trying to decide if I'll do a honey/ Olive oil prepoo or EVCO before my dc today.
11228
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How do y'all do an ACV rinse after relaxing?
Keep a big cup of it near and dump it over your head or what?
Yes. I dilute a cup of water next to the tub and slowly pour in on my hair. I leave it in for about 2 minutes before lathering up again
MzSwift
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How do y'all do an ACV rinse after relaxing?
Keep a big cup of it near and dump it over your head or what?
Lol. I make a mix in an empty color applicator bottle right before I relax. The color applicator bottle makes it easier to apply to my scalp.
Before that, I would use an empty pop or juice bottle and split my hair into halves then pour onto each section.
HTH!
klsjackson
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I was going to ask the same thing. So what is the ratio of ACV: water? And would this help as a weekly rinse or would that be overkill?
klsjackson
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Another hair update: So the longest part is at the top of my bra so BSL and the sides are about 1.5 inches above that, past full APL but not BSL. I’m tall so..... I am happy that the length is coming back, but the shedding has it so thin. It’s not see through thin, but I’m like why can’t I have both length and fullness. Okay pity party is over, LOL
sunnieb
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It's okay.
I know exactly how you feel. When I was making my way to MBL, I was so critical of my hair. I wanted blunt ends and thick fullness from root to tip. NOT!
Go ahead and have your pity party!
Went to the doctor last week for bloodwork and antibiotics. Finally feel like I'm beating whatever this is I've been fighting for the last 2 weeks.
Even with all that, I didn't fall off with my hair care. No excuses!
I picked up more honey yesterday. Trying to decide if I'll do a honey/ Olive oil prepoo or EVCO before my dc today.
I'm glad you're starting to feel better! Question about the honey: what are the benefits to adding it to your pre-poo? I already love it in my dc, so I'm just comparing techniques. TIA.
I also wash before a relaxer (usually 2 days before but I've washed the night before with no issues). My new growth is so matted that I have to. I use a lye relaxer, but it has never irritated my scalp or burned.
Good luck with your experiment!
I created a whole thread to talk about the benefits of using honey!
Honey is used for health, shine, color, growth stimulation, you name it!
Thanks for the link! I'll check it out. I already use honey - I was just asking about application before vs after shampoo, etc.
sunnieb
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Ohhhhhh!
I used to do a stand alone honey treatment for shine and moisture.
Doing it as a prepoo seems to make my hair bouncier and extra moisturized. Fluffy softness is another bonus. I've never tried it after shampooing.
That's interesting! I've had the same results you described by mixing it into my dc, so I think I'll try it your way bc I don't really like the smell of raw honey. Thanks for replying
sunnieb
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That's interesting! I've had the same results you described by mixing it into my dc, so I think I'll try it your way bc I don't really like the smell of raw honey. Thanks for replying
I still mix it in my dc's. My hair needs all the love I can give it!
I do a 2:1 water to ACV ratio. Vinegar is very acidic and stripping so I would advise maybe 1x-2x a month or as needed.
Loving
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I want my hair to get back to the lushness it had a few years ago (reference my profile pic). I want to fit back in that dress too but that's for another thread. 
My hair is now grazing BSL but it is thin. I've gotten here twice before and had the same issue. I cut my hair both times, hoping that would do the trick but clearly it didn't work. I'm kinda at a loss. I've been using castor oil for the past 3 weeks in my weekly DC but I haven't seen any changes yet.
My hair is now grazing BSL but it is thin. I've gotten here twice before and had the same issue. I cut my hair both times, hoping that would do the trick but clearly it didn't work. I'm kinda at a loss. I've been using castor oil for the past 3 weeks in my weekly DC but I haven't seen any changes yet.
PlanetCybertron
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How do y'all do an ACV rinse after relaxing?
Keep a big cup of it near and dump it over your head or what?
Whenever I do an ACV rinse I do it kind of in intervals. I’ll rinse the relaxer, ACV rinse, shampoo, condition, deep condition, and pour some ACV on my head from an applicator bottle to rinse the deep conditioner out and then let warm water rinse the ACV out. I’ll use an essential oil to cut the smell afterwards.
klsjackson
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I am thinking of simplifying my routine. I would like your feedback ladies. This is my current routine:
1. Pre poo with oils under steam cap or hair steamer for 20 mins
2. Shampoo with Affirm Ist Lather Shampoo
3. Shampoo with Kera Care Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
4. Treat with Aphogee 2 min
5. Treat with French Perm Stablizer or Porosity control 3o secs
6. Deep condition with ORS replenishing under hooded dryer or steam cap for 20 mins
7. Apply leave ins: Aphogee Green Tea keratin and Chi Silk Infusion
8. Rollerset with diluted Lottabody
9. Dry hair under hooded dryer.
Now when I’m not dealing with breaking or shedding from my anemia this regimen works great. But it is time consuming. I am thinking of doing this once a month and the other weeks just 1)Shampoo 2) Deep Condition 3) Apply leave ins and roller set
1. Pre poo with oils under steam cap or hair steamer for 20 mins
2. Shampoo with Affirm Ist Lather Shampoo
3. Shampoo with Kera Care Hydrating Detangling Shampoo
4. Treat with Aphogee 2 min
5. Treat with French Perm Stablizer or Porosity control 3o secs
6. Deep condition with ORS replenishing under hooded dryer or steam cap for 20 mins
7. Apply leave ins: Aphogee Green Tea keratin and Chi Silk Infusion
8. Rollerset with diluted Lottabody
9. Dry hair under hooded dryer.
Now when I’m not dealing with breaking or shedding from my anemia this regimen works great. But it is time consuming. I am thinking of doing this once a month and the other weeks just 1)Shampoo 2) Deep Condition 3) Apply leave ins and roller set
PlanetCybertron
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Somewhat new protective style I’ve completely fallen in love with. Well new for me at least.
They’re four braids, that have the ends tucked and kind of spiraled around each other, Flaxseed gel to keep them neat and together, and then wrapped around in a Bantu knot.
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I don’t think I suspected I had enough hair for this, but I proved myself wrong I guess. They stay perfectly put and don’t move and keep the moisture locked in. I realized I had a small batch of the Coconut and Hibiscus conditioner in a spray bottle that somehow got lost in the trunk of my car. The heat didn’t denature anything so I’ve decided to use it up, and once it’s gone I’ll take this style down, wash and reinstall it. So far I’ve had these in for 3 days. Bees knees. Put a coating of Flaxseed gel over the braids, and applied Almond oil to my scalp, and sealed everything else.
They’re far enough back for me to still wear my work hat, with my scarf under it, but not completely on the back of my head to where sleeping is difficult. In the mornings I just run my damp hands over them, re-bun them and go. Super quick, don’t even have to think about it.
I wish I had blunt/even enough hair to where I don’t get braid shred, but it doesn’t seem to do any damage. Just looks really puffy. But I don’t mind.
They’re four braids, that have the ends tucked and kind of spiraled around each other, Flaxseed gel to keep them neat and together, and then wrapped around in a Bantu knot.
via Imgflip Meme GeneratorI don’t think I suspected I had enough hair for this, but I proved myself wrong I guess. They stay perfectly put and don’t move and keep the moisture locked in. I realized I had a small batch of the Coconut and Hibiscus conditioner in a spray bottle that somehow got lost in the trunk of my car. The heat didn’t denature anything so I’ve decided to use it up, and once it’s gone I’ll take this style down, wash and reinstall it. So far I’ve had these in for 3 days. Bees knees. Put a coating of Flaxseed gel over the braids, and applied Almond oil to my scalp, and sealed everything else.
They’re far enough back for me to still wear my work hat, with my scarf under it, but not completely on the back of my head to where sleeping is difficult. In the mornings I just run my damp hands over them, re-bun them and go. Super quick, don’t even have to think about it.
I wish I had blunt/even enough hair to where I don’t get braid shred, but it doesn’t seem to do any damage. Just looks really puffy. But I don’t mind.
klsjackson
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I did my hair today using my normal routine, except I blow dried and flat ironed instead of doing a rollerset. I still had quite a bit of shedding but I am taking my iron and vitamin C and I believe that the shedding will curtail soon.
I have a dr visit soon to test my blood and iron levels. I am currently 5 weeks post relaxer and plan to stretch at least 12 weeks. I would like to transition to natural so I will see how my hair is behaving at week 12. Also by that time I would have been on my iron and vitamin regimen for at least 3 months.
I have a dr visit soon to test my blood and iron levels. I am currently 5 weeks post relaxer and plan to stretch at least 12 weeks. I would like to transition to natural so I will see how my hair is behaving at week 12. Also by that time I would have been on my iron and vitamin regimen for at least 3 months.
Hi, if y’all will still let me post here
My observation is that you have several different steps that can be consolidated.
1. What is your prepoo for? Moisture? Strengthening? What benefits are you looking for here?
2/3. Why two shampoos with two different products?
5. Is French perm a reconstructor? Step 4 is as well.
I feel a lot of this overlapping.
I’m gonna keep looking.Similar threads
