SL 2015

Wow Love2Live

The advice you were given surprises me in some places. Like, discontinue protein two weeks before and three weeks after a relaxer. Most folks seem to do protein right after a relaxer and that was something I thought was the gospel. You're being advised differently. Also, you were advised on sealing with a serum because cones aren't the devil after all?

I know everyone's hair is different, but it just drives the point home that all things don't work for all people.

The most remarkable thing though, is the suggestion to never co-wash. Does that also include cleansing conditioners?

Fascinating.....
 
InBloom said:
Wow Love2Live The advice you were given surprises me in some places. Like, discontinue protein two weeks before and three weeks after a relaxer. Most folks seem to do protein right after a relaxer and that was something I thought was the gospel. You're being advised differently. Also, you were advised on sealing with a serum because cones aren't the devil after all? I know everyone's hair is different, but it just drives the point home that all things don't work for all people. The most remarkable thing though, is the suggestion to never co-wash. Does that also include cleansing conditioners? Fascinating.....
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people love to cowash, but it just doesn't get the hair fully clean and will cause buildup over time. It will also cause follicles to become clogged. Most treatments tell you to discontinue use weeks before and after a relaxer application. What we learned on the boards goes against the grain. But folks are starting to go back to basics and commercialized products. In the end, you do have to do what works for you. Like a lot of folks were saying the wash their hair in the sink, but this board sees tons of complaints about hair tangling during washing sessions. Once my hair got to a certain length, I could no longer wash in the sink. My hair would tangle and get caught in the drain. Most folks on blogs and YouTube get in the shower to wash. That convo was very interesting to me.
 
shortdub78 said:
people love to cowash, but it just doesn't get the hair fully clean and will cause buildup over time. It will also cause follicles to become clogged. Most treatments tell you to discontinue use weeks before and after a relaxer application. What we learned on the boards goes against the grain. But folks are starting to go back to basics and commercialized products. In the end, you do have to do what works for you. Like a lot of folks were saying the wash their hair in the sink, but this board sees tons of complaints about hair tangling during washing sessions. Once my hair got to a certain length, I could no longer wash in the sink. My hair would tangle and get caught in the drain. Most folks on blogs and YouTube get in the shower to wash. That convo was very interesting to me.
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Just from my conversation with them, I gather it is a pet peeve of theirs as are some other things. I think cowashing only is not a good thing. However, I think the word Never is probably also extreme. But I agree, everyone has to do what works for them. I think they gave good recommendations to start with.
 
:lol: I'm sitting here debating whether I'm washing my hair in the shower or the sink. Im cold and don't want to take off my warm clothes and get in the shower. The sink it is.
 
faithVA said:
Just from my conversation with them, I gather it is a pet peeve of theirs as are some other things. I think cowashing only is not a good thing. However, I think the word Never is probably also extreme. But I agree, everyone has to do what works for them. I think they gave good recommendations to start with.
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I agree with this!
 
faithVA said:
:lol: I'm sitting here debating whether I'm washing my hair in the shower or the sink. Im cold and don't want to take off my warm clothes and get in the shower. The sink it is.
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do it for me too! Lol I looked at the sink long and hard, but I did it several weeks ago and paid for it dearly.
 
shortdub78 said:
do it for me too! Lol I looked at the sink long and hard, but I did it several weeks ago and paid for it dearly.
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I ended up turning the heater on and washing in the shower.

I have so much shrinkage my hair will probably have to be MBL before its too long for the sink :lol:
 
I cowashed and then blew my hair dry. I have not done that in years. Then I gave myself a 1/2" trim. This is my hair after the trim. I'm going to use this for my end of month length check.

My ends are in good shape now. I hope I can keep them that way and not need another trim before the end of June.

I'm still some distance from SL but hopefully I can get there by the end of the year.

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faithVA said:
DarkJoy, Thanks. :look: There are techniques? :lol:

I used the comb attachment on the dryer. I guess I should have researched first.
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Lol nahhh. There's so many. Sometimes I use the comb and others the tension method. Sometime cool air and others hot or warm...depends on the mood.
 
DarkJoy said:
Lol nahhh. There's so many. Sometimes I use the comb and others the tension method. Sometime cool air and others hot or warm...depends on the mood.
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OK. I just wanted it done and fast so I could trim it. So I used the comb attachment on high heat and did each section. Then when I finished each section, I went back through on low heat.

If I do it again in the future I may try something else. But the blow dryer is now put away :yep:
 
I want to dye my hair super black with the shea moisture dye, but its not available at any of my loxal targets. I plan on waiting until May.. so ill order online.

Took time and dusted my ends yesterday. My hair is happy :)

I want some Havana twists next weekend through early May.
 
yaya24 said:
I want to dye my hair super black with the shea moisture dye, but its not available at any of my loxal targets. I plan on waiting until May.. so ill order online.

Took time and dusted my ends yesterday. My hair is happy :)

I want some Havana twists next weekend through early May.
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If they haven't already I think most Targets discontinued selling it :sad: The only place I have seen it recently is online.
 
Happy Monday, SLers!

Funny how the smallest change makes a diff:

So I twist my hair up every night to protect the endd while sleep then bun it all up in the morning. Well the bangs came out so cute I left them out for my style today and did the rest regular.

-I have been stopped and asked what's different in amazement
-Told my hair is gorgeous
-Called beautiful
-And strongly flirted with by a handsome man who also called me beautiful :lol:

Well dang... guess I'll be wearing bangs more often :giggle:
 
DarkJoy said:
Happy Monday, SLers! Funny how the smallest change makes a diff: So I twist my hair up every night to protect the endd while sleep then bun it all up in the morning. Well the bangs came out so cute I left them out for my style today and did the rest regular. -I have been stopped and asked what's different in amazement -Told my hair is gorgeous -Called beautiful -And strongly flirted with by a handsome man who also called me beautiful :lol: Well dang... guess I'll be wearing bangs more often :giggle:
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gettin some Monday action! Lol
 
Since I joined so late, and posted a starting pic already.....I figure I would post a progress pic at the next milestone.....(July)
 
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