~*~*The Newly Natural Thread*~*~
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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SherylsTresses
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My family has been making negative remarks about my hairstyles lately. I am so style-challenged. Might go back to donut buns or possibly flat iron for the first time. 
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Skiggle
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HEY guys! hope all is going well!. Its been a week since ive had my mini twists in and plan on leaving them for the next 3 weeks. they have already shruken and i dont really mind it because ive been using moistuirzing products that contain water, which is to be expected.
Im thinking if i should do my yarn braids a few weeeks after i take these down. it just takes sooooo long to do! but i do need to start doing a style that will keep me form contantly playing in my hair.
other than that...i do my official length checks every 6 mos just so that i wont drive myself to crazy. i cant never really tell unless its been a couple of months so the next one will b in november!! not to mention, didnt get to do one in may since i had a weave in....mayb ill do one at the end of the summer. Im hoping for APL by November!!
HHG!
ZkittyKurls Where are the
picsThanks to everyone who answered my question
! for those who are not satisfied with their hair now.. what new techniques/procedures wil you implement to get the results by years end?!
Zaz
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My family has been making negative remarks about my hairstyles lately. I am so style-challenged. Might go back to donut buns or possibly flat iron for the first time.
Don't change things just because a couple of people are making negative comments, if you like your hair they'll get used to it eventually (or not) but you can't please 'em all.
Since I went natural, I have a cousin who looks at me when I'm ready and goes, oh... you're done
. At first it made me feel a bit insecure and I'd rush to make excuses like you see what had happened was, I'm using this new product, I just dyed my hair, I just got back from vacation and the chlorine... and I'd always end it with "it doesn't usually look this way".
But now I'm like *** it, I'm not having a bad hair day, this is just the way my hair looks and I think I look cute when I'm not around her so I'm sure it still looks fine in front of her in spite of her comments
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Alta Angel
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I got my long awaited straightening and trim today. My hair is now 10.5 inches in back and 10 in the front. I am pleased with 6 inches of growth per year and being able to retain at least 4 inches per year.
I included some pics from my last straightening in December 2010.
Next week I will be using henna for the first time
I included some pics from my last straightening in December 2010.
Next week I will be using henna for the first time
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Skiggle
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I got my long awaited straightening and trim today. My hair is now 10.5 inches in back and 10 in the front. I am pleased with 6 inches of growth per year and being able to retain at least 4 inches per year.
I included some pics from my last straightening in December 2010.
Next week I will be using henna for the first time
Alta Angel GORGEOUS and so straight! She didn't use any rollers?
Alta Angel
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Thank you! My stylist uses a blow dryer and a flat iron. He gives me curls so that I only need to wrap my hair at night but still have body. I usually start rolling my hair 3 days after I get it done.
Cheekychica
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I posted this in the everyday hair thread as well, but here's my fro in between installs. I'm weaving it again today, this was my hair yesterday. 
I'm weaving it again today, this was my hair yesterday.
*closer*2*my*dreams*
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Hi ladies... I just recently bc'ed (June 8th I believe). I'm learning to embrace the coils and find out what works best when trying to make my curls pop.
Right now I'm using KCKT and KCCC, but I really want to find a new conditioner to co-wash with. I am using Pantene Relaxed and Natural, which worked well when I was holding on to dmaged relaxed and colored hair. Now that I'm natural, my hair feels "coated" after I rinse. It feels soft, moisturized, but coated (if that makes any sense whatsoever, if it doesn't, don't mind me, I'm probably just overthinking it).
If any of you ladies have any suggestions for co-washing conditioners, please throw them out there. I Love Aussie Moist as well, but I'm thinking I may run into the same issues as I do now with Pantene. Another user suggested Trader Joe's or Aubrey organic's HSR (although I don't know how much it costs and the goal is to go for a cheapie co-wash conditioner, so let's keep that in mind when making recommendations lol).
Ok, I rambled on enough, looking forward to the responses.
OH, wait, one more rambling:
Has anyone used SheScentIt's Curly Girl line? I'm interested in the conditioner, souflee and buttercream... Thanks again.
Right now I'm using KCKT and KCCC, but I really want to find a new conditioner to co-wash with. I am using Pantene Relaxed and Natural, which worked well when I was holding on to dmaged relaxed and colored hair. Now that I'm natural, my hair feels "coated" after I rinse. It feels soft, moisturized, but coated (if that makes any sense whatsoever, if it doesn't, don't mind me, I'm probably just overthinking it).
If any of you ladies have any suggestions for co-washing conditioners, please throw them out there. I Love Aussie Moist as well, but I'm thinking I may run into the same issues as I do now with Pantene. Another user suggested Trader Joe's or Aubrey organic's HSR (although I don't know how much it costs and the goal is to go for a cheapie co-wash conditioner, so let's keep that in mind when making recommendations lol).
Ok, I rambled on enough, looking forward to the responses.
OH, wait, one more rambling:
Has anyone used SheScentIt's Curly Girl line? I'm interested in the conditioner, souflee and buttercream... Thanks again.
Skiggle
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*closer*2*my*dreams* I just use cheap VO5 conditioners or Suave Almond Shea butter conditioner. Also rinsing your hair at the end with cool-cold water helps me get rid of the coating problem.
And most importantly we like pics in this thread (Well, I do)
Welcome to the natural side!
And most importantly we like pics in this thread (
Well, I do) Welcome to the natural side!
*closer*2*my*dreams*
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Rinsing with cold water 'eh?! Maybe that's what I'm missing. I'm co-washing in the shower and I like my hot showers... I'll co-wash in the shower, but leave the conditioner in. Once I'm done bathing, I'll lean in under the faucet and let the cold water do it's thing.... Thanks for the suggestions.... I haven't tried suave/V05 since I first joined the board. it would be refreshing to go back and see how my natural hair responds.
I forgot to add pics... I did a thread a few days ago, but my work computer wouldn't upload all the photos. When I get home this evening, I'm going to have my bestie take some pics of my hair and I'll try to upload them using my personal laptop (guess I shouldn't be uploading hair pics to my work computer anyway... lol... I bet the IT department is like "wtf"!"....
I forgot to add pics... I did a thread a few days ago, but my work computer wouldn't upload all the photos. When I get home this evening, I'm going to have my bestie take some pics of my hair and I'll try to upload them using my personal laptop (guess I shouldn't be uploading hair pics to my work computer anyway... lol... I bet the IT department is like "wtf"!"....
Foxglove
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Aussie moist or trader joes nourish spa are my favorite cowash conditioners
Aubrey organics HSR is a good moisture DC but it's too expensive and rich to cowash with IMO
ETA welcome to the natural side!
pookaloo83
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So my hair has never snapped back after I straightened a piece in the back. I did a piece on each side, but the piece on the right that I did is relaxer straight. I mean I really burnt my hair. Glad I didn't do the whole head. 
Now since that has happened, I'm scared as heck to straighten. I did not use heat protectant when I did it though. Just looking at Alta's pics makes me want to straighten so bad. Have not seen my hair straight since I've been natural. It's been 1 yr and 2 months.
Now since that has happened, I'm scared as heck to straighten. I did not use heat protectant when I did it though. Just looking at Alta's pics makes me want to straighten so bad. Have not seen my hair straight since I've been natural. It's been 1 yr and 2 months.
Skiggle
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pookaloo83 Oh no! You are going to have to do a protein treatment asap! What setting did you have the flat iron? Is your hair super fine?Did you blow dry, too? Please, next time use a heat protectant or serum!
Alta Angel
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pookaloo83
I too am scared to straighten my own hair because I am afraid that I will burn it. My stylist specializes in natural hair straightening and I have gone to him for two years, but I still breathe a sigh of relief after that first wash when my hair curls back up again. I am going to try some rollersets in the future to straighten my hair. Maybe you can try that in the meantime...
I too am scared to straighten my own hair because I am afraid that I will burn it. My stylist specializes in natural hair straightening and I have gone to him for two years, but I still breathe a sigh of relief after that first wash when my hair curls back up again. I am going to try some rollersets in the future to straighten my hair. Maybe you can try that in the meantime...
So my hair has never snapped back after I straightened a piece in the back. I did a piece on each side, but the piece on the right that I did is relaxer straight. I mean I really burnt my hair. Glad I didn't do the whole head.
ZkittyKurls
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pookaloo83 hey im sorry to hear about ur hair...a protein treatment might get ur hair back into shape. i use aphogee protein reconstructor, its a piece of work but it gets my hair feeling stronger than ever! Hope that helps a lil
pookaloo83
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No I tried all kinds of protein treatments and nothing. My hair is super fine and was just trying to do a length check. I used the chi on 400. 
then went over it with a maxiglide because I thought it wasn't straight enough/ I don't know what I was thinking.
then went over it with a maxiglide because I thought it wasn't straight enough/ I don't know what I was thinking.
Trini_Chutney
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Aww pookaloo83 sorry to hear that. How long has it been since you flat ironed? My hair took a good week to go back to "normal". Is there any wave to it at all? If nothing else like you said at least it wasn't your whole head. Keep us updated.
Foxglove
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So my hair has never snapped back after I straightened a piece in the back. I did a piece on each side, but the piece on the right that I did is relaxer straight. I mean I really burnt my hair. Glad I didn't do the whole head.
Don't give up until you do an aphogee 2 step and a beer rinse
NikkiQ
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Ladies that are beyond the SL to APL purgatory phase,
How long did it take you to get to APL after your chop? I was EL/NL when I chopped in Feb and just claimed SL. I'm hoping I can get these last 3 inches by the end of the year. Is it possible?? Was it easier to obtain the length natural vs relaxed?
How long did it take you to get to APL after your chop? I was EL/NL when I chopped in Feb and just claimed SL. I'm hoping I can get these last 3 inches by the end of the year. Is it possible?? Was it easier to obtain the length natural vs relaxed?
Skiggle
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NikkiQI transitioned for roughly 2.5 years and I'm claiming APL in June.
I had to do a cut after my chop ( like neat ends) and I am tall 5'7.5-5'8.
Wow that was great progress!
Are you shortie btw?
Anything is possible with the right regimen and protective styling.
I had APL hair once as a relaxed child, but a stylist cut it off
to neck length because the length was not "child appropriate."
erplexedpookaloo83 I agree with Alta Angel roller setting seems like a safer route! Please, baby that part of your hair and keep us updated!
NikkiQ
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@NikkiQI transitioned for roughly 2.5 years and I'm claiming APL in June.
I had to do a cut after my chop ( like neat ends) and I am tall 5'7.5-5'8.
Wow that was great progress!
Are you shortie btw?
Anything is possible with the right regimen and protective styling.
I had APL hair once as a relaxed child, but a stylist cut it off
to neck length because the length was not "child appropriate."
I'm pretty average (5'6".5-5'7" on a good day)
LoveTheSkinImIn
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