Please give me some of it! I wish I had high density hair
toaster
Well-Known Member
It looks great @flyygirlll2 !
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
Thanks ladies! This transition has made me dislike my hair to be honest, so I'm just trying to focus on the health of it to lessen the feeling.
@MileHighDiva Your hair is beautiful! My mother has fine hair and even though it's not dense like mine, it's everything. Wish I could switch places some days.
@MileHighDiva Your hair is beautiful! My mother has fine hair and even though it's not dense like mine, it's everything. Wish I could switch places some days.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
What is it about it that you dislike? I really love your hair and it's thickness. I wish I had your density! My hair looks thick but once it is bone straight it looks like a punk. Hence the reason I prefer roller sets. It gives the illusion of thickness. Lol
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
@lulu97
I do yoga Sunday mornings, and when I come back home, I apply deep conditioner straight to my dry hair. I deep condition under my dryer, then I jump in the shower and co-wash. I co-washed with my faithful Joico. I haven't used anything different this whole week so it can't be any products. I'm about to use the TGIN now, for the first time to set my hair on flexirods. I'm thinking since I don't really play in my hair that much during the week (all I do is add moisture -- I don't even remove shed hairs), I don't realize how dry it is until wash day (??). Or maybe I just was stingy with the moisture this week. I feel like if I add any more moisture to my hair at night than I already do, it will be a greasy hot mess by the morning lol. OH well... I'll have to experiment and see what works
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I'm going to research some of the ingrediants to see which is the growing agent. Maybe the oleanolic acid? If so I have some safflower oil in my cooking cabinet that is high in Oleanolic acid. Maybe mix that with my rosehip seed oil? IDK. Be sure to come back and let me know after a few months of using it please. I think we can send pictures in our PM's if you are not comfortable sending pics online of your brows. I'll send you mine if you send me yours! Lol
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@lulu97
I do yoga Sunday mornings, and when I come back home, I apply deep conditioner straight to my dry hair. I deep condition under my dryer, then I jump in the shower and co-wash. I co-washed with my faithful Joico. I haven't used anything different this whole week so it can't be any products. I'm about to use the TGIN now, for the first time to set my hair on flexirods. I'm thinking since I don't really play in my hair that much during the week (all I do is add moisture -- I don't even remove shed hairs), I don't realize how dry it is until wash day (??). Or maybe I just was stingy with the moisture this week. I feel like if I add any more moisture to my hair at night than I already do, it will be a greasy hot mess by the morning lol. OH well... I'll have to experiment and see what works
Keep me updated! I want to see you have Uber moisturized hair with long lengths down to the floor! Lol
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
That's completely understandable. My crown is my biggest issue. I am determined to figure it out before I cut all the relaxed ends from that section (all I have left to be natural) I do know that it requires more product as it is the most exposed area of my head and the most fragile. I also think it may be damaged from bleach and relaxers. Once I figure it out, I'll cut the remaining relaxed ends (maybe 1 or 2 inches at most). Just know that you are not alone and we all have things about our hair that we dislike or are still trying to figure out. I read somewhere that once you are completely natural that your hair becomes dryer so I started washing and deep conditioning once per week versus my usual once every 2 weeks. Honestly I have not experienced that on my all natural sections so next year I will probably go back to every 2 week washing.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Thanks, Lady! Your hair is Beautiful, too! You don't want to trade places and have scalpy hair.
The dislike will pass soon...I think when your transition is over, you'll be happy you hung in there. Your hair is
faithVA
Well-Known Member
The combed out curls look beautiful.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
@lulu97 Yeah I have dryness issues with my hair. At first I was washing bi-weekly just because I didn't want to deal with my hair, but I went back to washing once a week and added steaming back into my regimen to help aliviate the dryness.
@MileHighDiva Thanks Hun. I can't wait until this transition is over with for real. I'm almost 18 month post.
@MileHighDiva Thanks Hun. I can't wait until this transition is over with for real. I'm almost 18 month post.
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
@lulu97 from your lips to God's ears!
Just finished the horseshoe flexirod method. Not a bad set time- took about an hour. I could see this taking 45 minutes with practice. I struggled at first with the technique because the folded flexirod kept spinning all over the damn place lol but I got the hang of it. I hope my roots come out flat. I'm not expecting them to be as laid as when I do my curl former sets, but it would be nice to be pleasantly surprised lol. Here's a pic of my finished set.
The TGIN is a heavy product- when I brushed it in my hair, it made my curls hang and my hair looked almost straight
it was kind of shocking...like a relaxer-type effect lol. But I checked the ingredients, it all seems to be good stuff. I'm excited to see if I get the same shine as Curldaze!
Just finished the horseshoe flexirod method. Not a bad set time- took about an hour. I could see this taking 45 minutes with practice. I struggled at first with the technique because the folded flexirod kept spinning all over the damn place lol but I got the hang of it. I hope my roots come out flat. I'm not expecting them to be as laid as when I do my curl former sets, but it would be nice to be pleasantly surprised lol. Here's a pic of my finished set.
The TGIN is a heavy product- when I brushed it in my hair, it made my curls hang and my hair looked almost straight
it was kind of shocking...like a relaxer-type effect lol. But I checked the ingredients, it all seems to be good stuff. I'm excited to see if I get the same shine as Curldaze!ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I thought I posted this one earlier, but here is another setting video I found when searching youtube.
I really like this young Lady. She seems so sweet and personable.
I really like this young Lady. She seems so sweet and personable.
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Are you combing with a smaller comb? I also put a little oil on mine.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
L.Brown1114
Well-Known Member
@lulu97 from your lips to God's ears!
Just finished the horseshoe flexirod method. Not a bad set time- took about an hour. I could see this taking 45 minutes with practice. I struggled at first with the technique because the folded flexirod kept spinning all over the damn place lol but I got the hang of it. I hope my roots come out flat. I'm not expecting them to be as laid as when I do my curl former sets, but it would be nice to be pleasantly surprised lol. Here's a pic of my finished set.
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The TGIN is a heavy product- when I brushed it in my hair, it made my curls hang and my hair looked almost straight
Can't wait to see the results!!
MissCrawford
Well-Known Member
thanks for sharing the YT video @lulu97, her hair is gorgy! Love the bounce and the shine. It's also cool to see a rollerset done on fine hair, she got a lot of volume.
I'm deep conditioning under the dryer now. I plan to try the horshoe flexirod method I think @MileHighDiva posted a while ago. Wish me luck!! My major concern is that it won't dry quick enough before work on Monday, which is why I'm doing my hair a lot earlier today than I usually would.
Also does anyone else watch Downton Abbey? I can't believe tonight is the series finale! I'm going to miss this show so much!!
I stopped watching after the mother lost the baby. I was too through. I've peeked here and there since then and yes it is an awesome show. I love period dramas, The Paradise was all that! My sister wanted to move to Europe to find Moray, talm'bout maybe they can find a way to be together
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
Here are the results of the horseshoe flexirod method + TGIN....
before separating the curls (lol):
after separating the curls, but before fluffing out my roots:
The CurlDaze provides the perfect hold! I love how defined it got my curls. My hair is also shiny. I was surprised to get so much shine with permrods. Normally only curlformers get my hair this shiny.
Now for the cons -- my hair is SOOOOOOOO shrunken LOL. From BSL to Neck Length? :-|
When I do curlformers, my hair hangs at shoulder length and my roots are a lot more elongated too.
To style my hair, I pinned it all up in a faux pixie cut, like this http://pophaircuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Rihanna-Short-Curly-Hairstyles.jpg
I got compliments on it at work buuut I don't like super short hair on me lol So, I think the verdict is this:
TGIN twist & curl is a keeper, but I'll save the horseshoe method for when my hair is butt length and I want to wear a shrunken style lol
before separating the curls (lol):
after separating the curls, but before fluffing out my roots:
The CurlDaze provides the perfect hold! I love how defined it got my curls. My hair is also shiny. I was surprised to get so much shine with permrods. Normally only curlformers get my hair this shiny.
Now for the cons -- my hair is SOOOOOOOO shrunken LOL. From BSL to Neck Length? :-|
When I do curlformers, my hair hangs at shoulder length and my roots are a lot more elongated too.
To style my hair, I pinned it all up in a faux pixie cut, like this http://pophaircuts.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Rihanna-Short-Curly-Hairstyles.jpg
I got compliments on it at work buuut I don't like super short hair on me lol So, I think the verdict is this:
TGIN twist & curl is a keeper, but I'll save the horseshoe method for when my hair is butt length and I want to wear a shrunken style lol
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
Wooow that was a while ago. Season 1! That was tragic, but the show has gotten 10x better since then! Check it out, I think the seasons are on Netflix or Amazon prime. Period dramas are the bee's knees <3 Never heard of the Paradise. Gonna google that!I stopped watching after the mother lost the baby. I was too through. I've peeked here and there since then and yes it is an awesome show. I love period dramas, The Paradise was all that! My sister wanted to move to Europe to find Moray, talm'bout maybe they can find a way to be together
faithVA
Well-Known Member
Maybe you can try it again with less hair on the flexi rod. Its tempting to put more hair on the flexirod. I think because the curlformers force smaller sections, it helps the hair get straighter and helps to elongate it. If you try adding more flexirods you can probably pull your roots straighter.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Yeah...those rod sets always make the hair look 10 times shorter than it normally is lol But them curls tho! They last awhile.
My drying time for flexi rods sucks already so I know using so few rods with the horseshoe method gone have me drying until my next wash day. I'll just stick to the regular method.
My curls are still holding up pretty good from last week's wash day. I've been wearing my hair in some kind of mohawk'ish-but-not- really-type- hair style.
I need to color my roots like yesterday. I have a girls night out in a few weeks so I'll probably do it around then.
My drying time for flexi rods sucks already so I know using so few rods with the horseshoe method gone have me drying until my next wash day.
I'll just stick to the regular method.My curls are still holding up pretty good from last week's wash day. I've been wearing my hair in some kind of mohawk'ish-but-not- really-type- hair style.
I need to color my roots like yesterday. I have a girls night out in a few weeks so I'll probably do it around then.
divachyk
Instagram: adaybyjay
I might have found a good setting combo - water, Shea Moisture Smoothie, Shea Moisture Souffle. Last night, I wet my hair with water, added Shea Moisture products, braided my hair and sat under the dryer to speed up the drying process. My hair feels amazing today. I might try this combo with rollers to see what I get. If nothing more, it should make a good wash day leave-in. ETA: I use the Coconut & Hibiscus Line.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Decided to do a perm rod set instead of a ponytail roller set. I'll post pics if I remember when I take the rollers out Wednesday 
coilyhaircutie
Well-Known Member
@faithVA you may have a point. Curldaze used 8 flexirods though and to me, that was the point of her horseshoe method - to use less rods. So I used the same amount as her. If I have to add more curlers to my head, I'd rather just use curlformers though because they're easier for me to put in.
toaster
Well-Known Member
Blow out day is tomorrow! I'm already tired thinking about it and I have to be the airport at 6am on Thirsday.
My plan is to workout after work as usual, by before I go I'll finger detangle with coconut oil.
Shampoo and condition with Thermasmooth (I'm starting to think I need a hydrating shampoo and conditioner to alternate with Thermasmooth products. They may be TOO strengthening. But perfect before heat)
DC and detangle with Pantene mask. I'll separate my hair into 8 twists while I'm detangling to help with the blow dry.
Rinse and sop up excess water with a tshirt.
Blow dry with its a 10 leave in. (I usually use 3 pumps per section but I think my hair is longer now and requires 4 pumps).
Hoping for stretched hair for my two flat twists which will be under a baseball cap while I'm at Disney World.
My plan is to workout after work as usual, by before I go I'll finger detangle with coconut oil.
Shampoo and condition with Thermasmooth (I'm starting to think I need a hydrating shampoo and conditioner to alternate with Thermasmooth products. They may be TOO strengthening. But perfect before heat)
DC and detangle with Pantene mask. I'll separate my hair into 8 twists while I'm detangling to help with the blow dry.
Rinse and sop up excess water with a tshirt.
Blow dry with its a 10 leave in. (I usually use 3 pumps per section but I think my hair is longer now and requires 4 pumps).
Hoping for stretched hair for my two flat twists which will be under a baseball cap while I'm at Disney World.
flyygirlll2
Lioness mane
toaster
Well-Known Member
Of course! I just hope all goes well with my new revlon blow dry paddle brush thing.@toaster Would you mind sharing a pic of your blow out? I know you hair will look glorious
It's a unique concept so I hope it works. If it works, I may look into those brush shaped stylers that are like flat irons.
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