Sl 2016 Challenge

I got samples of Redkens new curly girl line from a salon where I get my pedicures. I used it today. I actually like it. The cleanser is a no foam cream and the conditioner is a light conditioner but it softens. I am going to eventually hit up Ulta to try some other samples. But this is in the running for a new cleansing/condition combination for my regimen.

I'm also trying the TGIN leave-in. I like it so far. It seems to work well on wash day and mid-week when I want to moisturize.

I'm back to my flat twist. They are just so easy and quick.
 
faithVA said:
:bighug: I can relate. Looking forward to getting past SL. I've stopped doing my midweek rinses because my color was fading and becoming dull.
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I'm going to blow dry, flat iron and trim my ends. Been trying to trim for the longest. I may put some flexi rods in, since it is going to be hot and straight hair won't last on me. My end goal is to wear a ponytail. That will take me 2 more years, but I would love to do that with my natural hair.
 
faithVA said:
Looks good. When my hair was that length I didn't have to pin it up. I just put on my bonnet and it was fine. Now that it has grown out I can't get away with that.

Maybe some loose pin. curls just to keep it from changing direction.
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Thank you! I gotta do something. I could never do the bonnet. Never works out right in the morning. I was gonna use some flexi rods.
 
This is a bit much for me, since this is the third time I have straightened my hair as a natural. Wearing my hair like this was the very reason I would stick with a relaxer. But I really wanna get better with being more versatile. Plus I was able to get a good trim in.
 
jennifer30 said:
I just can not seem to get my hair to stay moist
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It can take time. You have only been at it for a few weeks. You have to learn what combinations work for your hair.

Try cleansing, conditioning, applying a leave-in, a little oil and then a styler/butter/cream and see how your hair responds. Since you are using grease you need to cleanse with a shampoo with sulfates. Start there. This would be LOC (liquid - leave-in, oil, cream/butter).

Or you can try shampoo, conditioner and a gel to see if your hair likes a wng product regimen.
 
faithVA said:
It can take time. You have only been at it for a few weeks. You have to learn what combinations work for your hair.

Try cleansing, conditioning, applying a leave-in, a little oil and then a styler/butter/cream and see how your hair responds. Since you are using grease you need to cleanse with a shampoo with sulfates. Start there. This would be LOC (liquid - leave-in, oil, cream/butter).

Or you can try shampoo, conditioner and a gel to see if your hair likes a wng product regimen.
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Good advice! Yeah I use Oyin handmade products. I use the hair dew, the boing, then the juices and berries spray. When my hair was that length, I cowashed daily and shampooed at the end of the week.
 
length are you now?
Grazing APL but I have a few inches of damaged end still

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning?
Natural
What's your plan to reach SL?
Cut off my damaged ends installments

What's your regimen?
Wash 2x weekly
Deep Condish weekly
LOC method whenever I wash my hair
Poo as needed
I wear mostly braid out now
How will you celebrate/reward yourself when you reach SL?
Stock up on products for the school year
Anything else you want to share?

Post your starting pic:
Will my profile pic work?
 
WeirdoBeauty said:
length are you now?
Grazing APL but I have a few inches of damaged end still

Natural/Relaxed/Transitioning?
Natural
What's your plan to reach SL?
Cut off my damaged ends installments

What's your regimen?
Wash 2x weekly
Deep Condish weekly
LOC method whenever I wash my hair
Poo as needed
I wear mostly braid out now
How will you celebrate/reward yourself when you reach SL?
Stock up on products for the school year
Anything else you want to share?

Post your starting pic:
Will my profile pic work?
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We need a pic that where you are compared to SL. You probably really should be in the APL challenge. Even if you. It a. I hope of inches you will be SL.
 
@shortdub78 tell me about this trim you gave yourself. How did you do it - any specific method you used. I'm really interested since your hair is short and I'm still struggling with doing this right. This is the last thing I need to master and I feel like I would be completely satisfied never going to a stylist again. But sometimes I feel like I really really want one so they can make sure my hair is always even - or at least not a lopsided mess.
 
That is what I was thinking.I plan to get all if not most of the damage cut off by mid August before I off to school.The damage in back need to be cut up to maybe 3-4 inches before it's really healthy.Put me back around cl length or shorter.So I joined both just in case.
@faithVA
 

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faithVA said:
It can take time. You have only been at it for a few weeks. You have to learn what combinations work for your hair.

Try cleansing, conditioning, applying a leave-in, a little oil and then a styler/butter/cream and see how your hair responds. Since you are using grease you need to cleanse with a shampoo with sulfates. Start there. This would be LOC (liquid - leave-in, oil, cream/butter).

Or you can try shampoo, conditioner and a gel to see if your hair likes a wng product regimen.
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I tried all those things but my hair isn't even an inch so maybe it is too short...I don't know
 
jennifer30 said:
I tried all those things but my hair isn't even an inch so maybe it is too short...I don't know
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Do you wet your hair everyday? You just big chopped. It's going to take some time to figure out what your hair likes. Patience is key. You may have to stick with someone for a couple weeks to see how it works. If it doesn't work right away you might just have to give it a minute.

And we all complain when we are having issues. Don't you see my many questions and comments on trimming. I'm obsessed! LOL
 
KammyGirl said:
Do you wet your hair everyday? You just big chopped. It's going to take some time to figure out what your hair likes. Patience is key. You may have to stick with someone for a couple weeks to see how it works. If it doesn't work right away you might just have to give it a minute.

And we all complain when we are having issues. Don't you see my many questions and comments on trimming. I'm obsessed! LOL
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Haha yeah I wet it everyday. I guess I'll see how it does in a few months.. I loved that I chopped my hair off... I feel great
 
KammyGirl said:
@shortdub78 tell me about this trim you gave yourself. How did you do it - any specific method you used. I'm really interested since your hair is short and I'm still struggling with doing this right. This is the last thing I need to master and I feel like I would be completely satisfied never going to a stylist again. But sometimes I feel like I really really want one so they can make sure my hair is always even - or at least not a lopsided mess.
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I dust/trim. I just clip the very ends of my hair. Or just cut what needs to be cut.
 
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