ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Just like @toaster I have always wanted one of those FHI stylus. I also want another FHI flat iron (I forgot the name but it's the one with the digital temperature on the outside) FHI is hands down my favorite brand for heat styling tools.
However, I know good and well that neither one would get used much
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Finally washed today.
Detangled on dry hair with Taliah Waajid The Great Detangler
Washed, conditioned and deep conditioned with the Joico Moisture Recovery line.
I had not washed my hair in over 2 weeks so detangling wore me out. I do not have the energy to set, so once I'm done from under my hooded dryer with this DC in, I'll:
Use a leave in: Either It's a 10 or Redken Anti Snap
A light oil: Shea Moisture Elixir
Put my hair in 2 big plaits with perm rods on the ends. Air dry.
I'll do a flexi rod set next weekend.
Detangled on dry hair with Taliah Waajid The Great Detangler
Washed, conditioned and deep conditioned with the Joico Moisture Recovery line.
I had not washed my hair in over 2 weeks so detangling wore me out. I do not have the energy to set, so once I'm done from under my hooded dryer with this DC in, I'll:
Use a leave in: Either It's a 10 or Redken Anti Snap
A light oil: Shea Moisture Elixir
Put my hair in 2 big plaits with perm rods on the ends. Air dry.
I'll do a flexi rod set next weekend.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
toaster
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I'm going to practice my wash and go tomorrow evening! I've always wanted a deva cut, so I'm trying to figure out how to wear my curls so I can get the cut... and then promptly go back to roller setting.
I ordered the lottabody curl leave in and gel after a mo knows hair recommendation. I'll try to take my time and apply the gel in sections, and use my denman to get the curls to clump. Will sit under the dryer for about an hour.
I'll take pictures, but if it's a disaster they will NOT be posted.
I ordered the lottabody curl leave in and gel after a mo knows hair recommendation. I'll try to take my time and apply the gel in sections, and use my denman to get the curls to clump. Will sit under the dryer for about an hour.
I'll take pictures, but if it's a disaster they will NOT be posted.
tapioca_pudding
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Totally lurking in this thread... I dont think my hair is long enough for a cute set yet, but I'm learning. 
Janet'
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L.Brown1114
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A lot of people use magnetic. Some people here use the halo rollers. Others use curl formers, flexi rods, and perm rods
Wore my wash and go today and let me just say my hair is angry. I will spray my hair with my leave in mix (water, glycerin, aloe vera juice) and use Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream and do a perm rod set. I have plans this weekend so I hope my hair will last and still look presentable by Sunday.
faithVA
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I did my first set at ear length so it doesn't take much hair.Totally lurking in this thread... I dont think my hair is long enough for a cute set yet, but I'm learning.
toaster
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My little Amazon haul came. Two lottabody products, large satin scrunchies, and a silk scarf.
I love the scrunchies! They have a really wide opening which is good because I have a lot of hairs. I got the scrunchies and the scarf so I could pineapple my wash and go when I sleep.
I love the scrunchies! They have a really wide opening which is good because I have a lot of hairs. I got the scrunchies and the scarf so I could pineapple my wash and go when I sleep.
tapioca_pudding
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Oh wow thanks! What kind of set did you do?
I'm about NL+.. My other issue is that I workout about 4-5 times a week so I'm not sure that my sets will last all week....
faithVA
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I typically do curlformers because they come out straighter but I've done magnetic rollers as well.
I know I posted pics in the last thread. I will try to find it.
If you are working out outside the home it will be hard to maintain. If you are working out at home just put flexi rods in before you workout to help maintain the style.
faithVA
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Im on my phone so it's hard to find pics.
This is at EL if even that long
https://www.longhaircareforum.com/posts/19709381/
This is before I hit NL
https://www.longhaircareforum.com/threads/setting-to-success-2015.747771/#post-20905627
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@faithVA you used curlformers in the first link? Your set looked great! I've been holding off on trying them because I thought my hair was too short. I was actually coming in here to ask what kind of rollers will get my hair the straightest. This in case I wanted to do a style I would normally blow out first.
Next week will be a busy one and 2 braids is the easiest still cute style to wear if my perm rod set gets messed up. The only thing is 2 braids looks better on me with less texture. I guess curlformers is the answer. Anywhere on the ground to buy these or just online?
Next week will be a busy one and 2 braids is the easiest still cute style to wear if my perm rod set gets messed up. The only thing is 2 braids looks better on me with less texture. I guess curlformers is the answer. Anywhere on the ground to buy these or just online?
AgeinATL
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@KammyGirl
You can get curlformers on the ground from Sallys, but the knockoffs are so much cheaper and perform the same. I bought mine off eBay.
You can get curlformers on the ground from Sallys, but the knockoffs are so much cheaper and perform the same. I bought mine off eBay.
I just checked amazon too and they look about the same price as Sally's. What are the names of some of the knockoffs so I can search those because I'm feeling cheap.
AgeinATL
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Do a search for curlformers and the knockoffs will come up. They will come from China but even then, I got mine in about 10 days.
faithVA
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Yes, I used curlformers for the style in the first link. You have more than enough hair.
faithVA
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Check the exchange forum too. Someone was selling some and they may still have them.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Did you shingle etc?
toaster
Well-Known Member
I did! This is probably my best wash and go because I used small sections and a denman brush to clump.
I don't hate it, by any means, it's just not "me".
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
I totally understand the last part. I used to wear wash n gos often and they looked great and I loved them. I even look back on those pictures like wow my hair looked perfect but these days not so much.
OAN: I straightened and trimmed my hair on a whim. I sprayed my hair with water on Thursday to do my set like I planned and my hair was too flaky with gel from my wash n go so I had to co wash again. My hair was more tangled and also breaking a bit I said forget it I'll just straighten and trim right now. My hair feels much better. Ended up doing my perm rod set afterwards which I know won't last me since it's on straightened hair but it looks ok.
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MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
@KammyGirl, are you doing protein treatments for your breakage? If so, are you following up with a moisturizing DC? We need to get your elasticity(moisture/protein balance) on point to prevent breakage.
Beautiful set!
Beautiful set!
Thank you!
I was using nexxus emergencee reconstructor conditioner weekly and then dc with Aussie moist 3 minute. Recently I started doing the protein every other week instead of weekly and I guess my hair doesn't like it. I don't know why it feels like I can be doing everything right and still have issues. Should I stay with every week? Should I switch my DC? I hate change. Lol
I was thinking next time I wash I'm going to do the nexxus emergencee treatment for my hard protein. It's time anyway since it's been a couple months and i didnt do it before I straightened. Now I'm wondering if i should wait until i bring my moisture levels back up. Then I'll dc with joico moisture recovery. My hair loves this conditioner but I don't use it regularly Usually only when I use a hard protein.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
@KammyGirl
What did Komaza recommend, regarding protein and frequency of use, for you? If your hair responds well to Joico MRC, why aren't you using it more frequently?
What did Komaza recommend, regarding protein and frequency of use, for you? If your hair responds well to Joico MRC, why aren't you using it more frequently?
She did say once a week and then I could go down to every other week. But that was the rec for their protein so not sure if it would be the same for nexxus.
Joico is so hard for me to get on the ground because it's always sold out. When I buy it online I'm always trying to make it last by not using it as often. I should buy up a bunch of jars so I can use freely.
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