~*~*The Newly Natural Thread*~*~

[andromeda]

I tried to get some sitrinillah but it out of order? how is that when the orders are suppose to be hand made to order I like the frosting especially the smell and ordered and do have coconut oil but it does have some herbal in it. Maybe I can added something next time to my infusion just got to get that frosting or vanilla smell.

That's why I had my alarm set. I think it actually might have started going off at midnight but I woke up at my bioprogrammed time of 6AM (well, 5 AM pre-daylight savings) and immediately got on the computer to order. I promise I didn't hoard all the sitrinillah - I only bought 3.

re: vatika frosting - you're right, it is more than coconut oil - it's vatika. Now that I think of it, I actually have some Dabur Vatika from the begginning of my hhj. It's solid right now so i need to warm it up to get it out of the bottle. I was soooo tempted to buy the frosting (based on the name alone and how others have described the smell) but I just couldn't.do.it.

I'm gonna put my order in the back of my mind because I know it'll be a while before I get it.

 

[NikkiQ]

If it's a stocking wig cap, that's sucking the moisture from your hair. You should wear a satin/silk scarf/bonnet as a wigcap to lock in your moisture. If you want something with a tighter fit and less fabric, you should be able to find satin scull caps at your local bss or online.

eta: Also, maybe you can try whole-head baggying to keep moisture intact during the day.

Off to Sally's I go! Thanks so much for your help andromeda!!!

 

[2sweetnsugarland]

Here are my pics from today. I'm loving my natural hair. This is my first time adding a flower and I love how it turned out. I'll be experimenting more this weekend!!

 

[PeJae]

Hello Everyone! I am new to LHCF. My last relaxer was 14 weeks ago. I did a BC yesterday...on my own...lol!

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[2sweetnsugarland]

PeJae: you did a good job!!! Look at that smile!! You look really happy! HHJ

 

[PeJae]

2sweetnsugarland: Thanks I am so happy to get rid of that damage permed hair and start fresh. I'm exited about my hair care journey.

 

[SherylsTresses]

My bun at 19 months post. Couldn't believe I could do it...!!!

 

[MA2010]

I plum forgot about the Hairveda sale. Dang it!!!!

 

[BayAreaDream]

PeJae your cut looks great!! Congratulations on your BC and Welcome

 

[andromeda]

@PeJae Love your hair! How did it feel doing the BC yourself?

ps - I'm assuming your name doesn't refer to you being a product junky, since you're new to lhcf. Or have you already got bitten by the product junky bug?

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I got a new wig today - my first lace front. R&B Collection Kim. I intended to get something SL+ along the lines of Outre Polly or Bobbi Boss Otto. I tried on Kim, which is short, on a whim and she...err, I mean it...just clicked! A couple of pics:

I also bought Outre Tammy but I don't know what to do with it. I've been spoiled by full wigs, so I'm too lazy to do all that blending business. A downside of full wigs is looking like a scalpless oddity, so the lace front is a good compromise.

 

[Zaz]

I got bitten by spring colouring fever and dyed my hair burgundy last week (it's a rinse so it shouldn't do any damage and won't last long) I straightened my hair again to see what the colour looked like straight and I wanted to try the hot comb I bought 3 weeks ago to use on my roots. Now I definitely got it down, hot comb the roots and maxiglide the rest, it looks as straight as I could get it during my relaxer days:

Before & after :

How I wore it today, a low side bun with a lil flat twisty thingy in the front:

 

[Zaz]

And here's my unstraightened hair with the red.
Right after I coloured it, my forehead was still stained:

Day 2 before my workout:

Day 3 after styling it:

The colour's holding up pretty well but the wash n gos got annoying because I don't use a diffuser so I leave the house with slightly damp hair. It was leaking and making a red ring on all my shirt collars That's partly why I straightened it also.

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^LOVE the color! What color is that if you don't mind me asking? Zaz

 

[Zaz]

^^^LOVE the color! What color is that if you don't mind me asking? Zaz

I used Manic Panic's Vampire Red, I got it at Sally's for about $10. I was googling and found that some people had nice results using semi permanent dye over henna because it doesn't change the actual hair colour, just sits on top. I've been having issues dying my hair over months of henna treated hair.

After debating whether I wanted blue hair for a bit I decided on vampire red after seeing girl #3's results.

I did not bleach my hair.

 

[Imani]

Anyone using Curls brand product? I tried doing a search but the word curls is so common on hair boards that I can't really find much I vaguely recall reading good things about Curls milkshake but I'm not sure.

I bought some Curl creme brulee from Bed bath and beyond while I was in NYC and I really like the smell. I went on their website and it's not sold there because apparently they split the line into high and low end. So if I want to repurchase I'd have to order from Target instead of directly from them. The website stuff is high end, and the products sold at Target... is the lower end line (I'm not sure why though the prices seem about the same to me)

Anyhow, has anyone used either sides of this line? Also would the Curls souffle be the equivalent of the Creme brulee?

Zaz I'm 4b/a and Curls products didn't really do much for me. Not enough moisture. I tried the more expensive line, the one they sell on their website and in whole foods. I tried the cleansing creme, coconut sublime, and the tea ectasy conditioner. Hair didn't get clean enough for me w/the cleansing creme. And the conditioners just didn't have much moisture, esp the tea ectasy.

 

[Imani]

My bun at 19 months post. Couldn't believe I could do it...!!!

SherylsTresses. Your bun in really nice.

I can't wait until I am able to make a bun. I have so many layers though, esp in the front, and with my shrinkage, it will be forever and a day before I can make one.

 

[Imani]

I have yet to wear a single natural style with my real hair. I am just always in half wigs, its quick and easy and keeping my hair healthy for now. I haven't really found anything that would be cute on me at my current length. Maybe I will be in the mood to experiment this summer or later when I get more length

 

[Zaz]

I don't co-wash, it causes build up on my scalp and makes it itchy. I wash with diluted JASON shampoo, which is SLS free.



I've only tried Curls Milkshake and Curls whipped cream and to be honest I had no idea why I bought them (a moment of weakness, i guess).

The milkshake was like water, didn't moisturise, define or do anything for my hair. I don't think it was made for my type 4b hair, would probably work better for other hair types. (I really, really don't know why I got this )

The whipped cream is a bit better- i use it to twist and it gives me a decent, defined twistout. I can't use too much though or my hair feels greasy.

Zaz I'm 4b/a and Curls products didn't really do much for me. Not enough moisture. I tried the more expensive line, the one they sell on their website and in whole foods. I tried the cleansing creme, coconut sublime, and the tea ectasy conditioner. Hair didn't get clean enough for me w/the cleansing creme. And the conditioners just didn't have much moisture, esp the tea ectasy.

Thanks for the answer ladies. So that's two lukewarm reviews for the salon Curls line, I guess I won't be ordering it. I do like the creme brulee though and I'd been looking for a nice creme styler so I'll probably repurchase it when it's done. Plus if I get it at Bed bath and beyond it only costs me $8 with those 20% off coupons they're always sending me

 

[Roux]

finally got my sulfur. about to mix it with some aloe vera oil and get to growing...still wigging it.

 

[hairsothick]

Happy nappiversary to me!

I will make a thread one day next week with comparison pics and stuff.

 

[MummysGirl]

Your hair's beautiful hairsothick!!!! Can't wait to see your thread!

SherylsTresses Wow! That's a lotta hair for 19 months

Ladies... beautiful hair ALL ROUND!

 

[MummysGirl]

It's 27 months since my last relaxer and 9 months since I chopped

I'm 500% positive I'm never relaxing my hair again. I absolutely love my hair

This was my hair on Saturday:





I don't know when next I'm going to straighten my hair... maybe June (my birthday month). Maybe December.

Happy Hair Growing Ladies

 

[Sequoia]

^^^ That's a nice style- I spy a banana clip but is that a flat twist/braid at the back?

 

[andromeda]

@hairsothick Lovely! Your hair reminds of cythiarf's - so thick and lush! Did you leave your twists out at the end? Do you dip the ends in water so that they curl up?

@MummysGirl Congrats on your milestone. Your hair looks great!

 

[MummysGirl]

^^^ That's a nice style- I spy a banana clip but is that a flat twist/braid at the back?

Thank you Yes it's a loose french braid

@MummysGirl Congrats on your milestone. Your hair looks great!

Thank you

 

[hairsothick]

@hairsothick Lovely! Your hair reminds of cythiarf's - so thick and lush! Did you leave your twists out at the end? Do you dip the ends in water so that they curl up?

Yeah, I left the out. I haven't dipped them yet due to laziness lol. I usually put some oil and water in a cup and dip them in there.

 

[Imani]

It's 27 months since my last relaxer and 9 months since I chopped

I'm 500% positive I'm never relaxing my hair again. I absolutely love my hair

This was my hair on Saturday:





I don't know when next I'm going to straighten my hair... maybe June (my birthday month). Maybe December.

Happy Hair Growing Ladies

Wow thats so cute. How in the world did you get all your hair back into a banana clip???

 

[Imani]

How long is it taking everyone to detangle?


I decided to time myself yesterday when i washed and it took me 2 hrs to detangle. It could probably be less than that, but I'm anal about detangling. I only comb my hair twice a month so I want to make sure its detangled really well and carefully.

Doing my hair has become very time consuming and boring right now. Detangle, wash, steam, braid, and wig it. I'm thinking this summer I might experiment w/some styles. At least try a twist out or some twists. Or get some twist extensions if I can find a braider I trust.

 

[EllePixie]

Takes me about 15 minutes to detangle. If my hair is really tangled (like if I sleep on a cotton pillowcase or some junk), it may take 30.

 

[Alta Angel]

@ Imani Girl, yes...start experimenting! I finally got tired of doing buns and hiding my hair. I first ventured into puffs and updos, but eventually I started wearing my hair out. Now I am completely out of control. It's gotten to the point where I have had to go back to PSing just to keep my hands out of it!

Have fun with it! Experiment on the weekends when you have more time. And wow. It takes you 2 hours to detangle? Do you prepoo?