Struggling with your natural hair? Come in here.....
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faithVA
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Oh yeah, What HanaKuroi said
I hear it is pretty good. I forgot 
I don't think it is strong. It must be gentler than a reconstructor. It has a good ingredient list from what I remember.
HanaKuroi
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faithVA said:
I have and protein isn't that high on the list. It didn't dramatically stop the little breaks but my hair felt smooth and moisturized. It did cut down on the breaks. I either use mill creek alone or dc with millcreek and nutrafix.
Aqua (purified water) with *rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) oil, *nettle (Uritica dioica) oil, *thyme (Thymus vulagris) oil, birch leaf (Butela alba) oil, *chamomile (Anthemis nobilus flower) oil, *clary (Salvia sclarea), *lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), *coltsfoot leaf (Tussilago farfara), *yarrow (Achillea millefolium) oil, *mallow (Malva sylvestris), *horsetail (Equistetum arvense) oil, *soybean protein (Glycine soja), cetyl alcohol (plant derived), stearalkonium chloride, tocopherol (vitamin E), trace minerals, citric acid (corn), sodium hydroxymethyglycinate, grapefruit seed (citrus derived). Certified organic in accordance with California Organic Foods Act of 1990.
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rosemary nettle, thyme, chamomile, etc. Then they threw in some protein. I guess I will use it like most people use GBP.
greenandchic
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I want to use a demi-permanent color on my hair, but I'm a little fearful. With this particular brand, I used the demi-permanent gloss a month or so ago and my hair was super soft, less porous and held moisture much longer than my normal hair. I guess my fear is that I will overdo it and damage my hair somehow.
Could demi-permanent be damaging at all?
Could demi-permanent be damaging at all?
faithVA
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Demi-permanent contains peroxide just like permanent color. It just contains less. So yes you could incur some damage. I think they recommend stretching color just like you do relaxers; no earlier than 8 weeks, preferably 12.
greenandchic
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Thanks for the heads up, faithVA. I though I was good since I'm not lifting the color itself, but I should be careful.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Thanks faith and Hana. That nutrifix sounds delish! Glad you listed those others ingredients Hana. The aloe is also a deal breaker. Idky it makes my hair strawlike and breaky Ugh.
After Easter I will be on the hunt for that and the flax seed oil faith recommends.
You ladies are so great!
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After Easter I will be on the hunt for that and the flax seed oil faith recommends.
You ladies are so great!
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HanaKuroi
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DarkJoy
Curl Junkie Repair Me is very good. It is expensive though.
Here are the ingredients. It doesn't have aloe Vera! Yay!
WHAT'S IN IT: Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycol Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
Curl Junkie is having an Easter Sale!
Starting Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 12:01am EST through Friday, March 29, 11:59pm EST, we are offering 25% off orders subtotaling $50 or more (excluding sample sets and pre-made sets/kits). Sorry, no back-orders...first come, first serve! Just use the code 'EASTER2013' at checkout. Also, for those days we are keeping our flat shipping rates and free shipping offer via UPS Ground on orders of $100 or more! Be sure to visit Curljunkie.com on Thursday to shop or for more details. Offer Expires: Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:59pm, EST.
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Curl Junkie Repair Me is very good. It is expensive though.
Here are the ingredients. It doesn't have aloe Vera! Yay!
WHAT'S IN IT: Ingredients: Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydrolyzed Keratin Protein, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Keratin Amino Acids, Hydrolyzed Yeast, Glyceryl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycol Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, PEG-100 Stearate, Tocopherol Acetate, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Propylene Glycol, Diazolidinyl Urea, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate.
Curl Junkie is having an Easter Sale!
Starting Thursday, March 28th, 2013, 12:01am EST through Friday, March 29, 11:59pm EST, we are offering 25% off orders subtotaling $50 or more (excluding sample sets and pre-made sets/kits). Sorry, no back-orders...first come, first serve! Just use the code 'EASTER2013' at checkout. Also, for those days we are keeping our flat shipping rates and free shipping offer via UPS Ground on orders of $100 or more! Be sure to visit Curljunkie.com on Thursday to shop or for more details. Offer Expires: Friday, March 29th, 2013, 11:59pm, EST.
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HanaKuroi
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I like Curl Junkie Repair Me. The price is very high for a small bottle. I only buy CJ if it is on sale or an emergency.
I just stocked up on my favorite Curl Rehab. The 64 oz is usually $65! I use it several times a week.
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I just stocked up on my favorite Curl Rehab. The 64 oz is usually $65! I use it several times a week.
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faithVA
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I don't really think $65 is that bad especially if you can get the discount. If I buy an AO conditioner its 11 oz for 10.49 which is about the same. The only time you really get good conditioners less than that is if you buy a cheapie. I would say most conditioners are $.90 to $1.00 an oz.
faithVA
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I am too. But if I could get AO in a liter I wouldn't hesitate to pay more.
But I love some deva curl and I will be buying the 32 oz once my hair gets longer. I think the 32 oz is $39 or something and I catch it on sale and its about $25 or $28. But its worth it because it works.
HanaKuroi
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I buy the huge 64oz of curl
Junkie curl rehab for 65.
The Curl Junkie Repair me is 29
http://www.curljunkie.com/
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Junkie curl rehab for 65.
The Curl Junkie Repair me is 29
http://www.curljunkie.com/
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My daily routine? Wet hair, apply moisturizer (typically Giovanni Smooth as Silk or whatever else is on hand, like KCKT), seal with grapeseed oil, and call it a day.
I may decide to DC or do an ACV rinse (quitting these for now) later on that day, but normally, I don't do much.
My current stash includes Giovanni Smooth as Silk, AO HSR & GPB (for protein), and grapeseed oil. I can't say anything is truly remarkable, although the Giovanni has its moments.
For styling, I simply pull my hair back into a low messy bun or puff. I've eliminated all commercial gels (dry, stripped, matted hair) and settled for flaxseed gel. It has NO hold, but at least it doesn't cause my hair to freak.
I have a strong addiction to coffee. I'm lucky if I get in a cup of water during the day.
I'll keep the Blue Chamomile and VO5 in mind. To be honest, when I first used the AO products several years ago, I was NOT impressed. I actually hated the GPB. Not sure why those conditioners felt different on my hair this time.
Protein is tricky. I had the Komaza analysis done and was told to use a hardcore treatment once every 1-2 months. I have their reconstructor, but I haven't tried it yet. I've tried Ion Effective Care twice and had good (but not spectacular) results. I've apparently really overdone protein (keratin), so now I'm leery of the stuff.
I live in a dry climate. But I'm from the South, where it is hot and humid and had similar issues with dryness.
hnntrr
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Only DC'ed for 10 minutes with a really hydrating DC, since I think I was on the verge of a moisture overload I didnt wanna over moisturize before I flat iron. Still feels alright with the shorter DC time, gonna blow dry once the majority of my hair is 80% dry with a ceramic blow dryer and then flat iron with my chi, M/S and wrap for tomorrow. Hopefully this will go well.
Side note: it seems like I have more natural hair in some area's than relaxed hair. I dont know if thats cause the relaxed hair is breaking off or what :O. Hopefully flatironing will help me figure that out....and keep me from washing my hair too much.
Side note: it seems like I have more natural hair in some area's than relaxed hair. I dont know if thats cause the relaxed hair is breaking off or what :O. Hopefully flatironing will help me figure that out....and keep me from washing my hair too much.
HanaKuroi
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Ari8 said:My daily routine? Wet hair, apply moisturizer (typically Giovanni Smooth as Silk or whatever else is on hand, like KCKT), seal with grapeseed oil, and call it a day.
I may decide to DC or do an ACV rinse (quitting these for now) later on that day, but normally, I don't do much.
My current stash includes Giovanni Smooth as Silk, AO HSR & GPB (for protein), and grapeseed oil. I can't say anything is truly remarkable, although the Giovanni has its moments.
For styling, I simply pull my hair back into a low messy bun or puff. I've eliminated all commercial gels (dry, stripped, matted hair) and settled for flaxseed gel. It has NO hold, but at least it doesn't cause my hair to freak.
You need a proper moisturizer. You are using a leave in or a conditioner as your moisturizer. Those aren't moisturizing enough.
You need something like oyin hair dew, Qhemets Biologics, something like that.
I wouldn't use Shea moisture. I just think it is often and underlying problem at the end of the day.
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faithVA
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[USER=372777 said:
So what went wrong with the analysis? I say that because you paid for an analysis but you are in the struggling thread? So what did the analysis say besides you needed protein every other month? And I assumed you tried the recommendations but something didn't work for you.
hnntrr
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Normally I wrap set and dry over night then flat iron the next day but I dont have any time this weekend to do between work, it so I let it air dry 80-90% and then just blew dry to get the roots straight, so it took me less than 15 minutes to blow dry my entire head on low and cool blast alternating. Then I only went over my hair once with the flatiron, so its still pretty bushy and it still feels pretty good. It didnt feel dry at all after still soft and cool to the touch even after flat ironing it. Using the wrap to help set it flat. I dont plan on flat ironing again for another 1 1/2 months. I will have to do it again for graduation. Then this summer I plan in being in twists for a majority of it and then flat ironing in the fall at some point.
So my long term plan is to flat iron 4-5 times a year at this point....as of right now this is the 3rd time I have flat ironed my hair this year...so 4 and 5 are gonna be waayyyy stretched out.
I had enough of my fruitless search for a moisturiser.
My hair hates so much stuff I don't think there is a product out there for me....so I made my own. I know my hair likes butters and oils but spraying it with water then applying the butter wasn't working for me - it just leaves it crispy.
My hair hates the common ingredients of glycerin, aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil to mention just a few.
I put the following into my blender
200ml of purified water
1 large dessert spoon of a purchased butter blend
2 dessert spoons of Avocado Oil
peppermint and rosemary essentials oils
Applied it to my hair and it feels great - very soft and supple.
My hair hates so much stuff I don't think there is a product out there for me....so I made my own. I know my hair likes butters and oils but spraying it with water then applying the butter wasn't working for me - it just leaves it crispy.
My hair hates the common ingredients of glycerin, aloe vera, coconut oil, olive oil to mention just a few.
I put the following into my blender
200ml of purified water
1 large dessert spoon of a purchased butter blend
2 dessert spoons of Avocado Oil
peppermint and rosemary essentials oils
Applied it to my hair and it feels great - very soft and supple.
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faithVA
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Sounds very nice. Glad you were able to make something that works.
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Ari8, internal issues could be the bulk of your probkem. I'm not sure how much coffee (caffeine) you're drinking but over 5 cups a day chronically will put your body into dehydration mode. That extends to your hair and skin. If you had the same drinking habits when you lived in the South and your hair had same problems this could be the bulk of your issue. I was an all-day coffee drinker at one point and my body suffered--particularly without water. At the very least try to get a few more cups of H2O a day.
AO Blue Camomile is the best. It's REALLY hydrating. I think it can be a bit too much and caused me mush hair!
JJamiah
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2 to anyone here who has experience damage, how do you know if damage has occurred? So what happens is that I'm taking swimming lessons, and a few times I didn't use conditioner protection. Now in 1 portion of my hair it feels very different, like it's frayed... Anyone experienced anything like this? I have not use any heat in my hair so it isn't that who it
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