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

@andromeda Thanks! the sad part is, it was completely unintentional and I wanted to wear my hair out but it needed to be washed and DCed. I bet the next time I try it won't look like that :nono:
 
pookaloo83 I've been using GPB for at least a year (maybe 1.5). At first, I just used it on its own and my hair was fine. Now I follow up with a moisturizing dc but I don't think it's necessary. I would do a wet assessment afterwards to gauge if moisture is needed. I actually used it this weekend, followed by the SM Anti-breakage masque.

Miryoku I use protein conditioner 1x/month. Here's a great article on protein/moisture balance - http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/278612/the_fine_art_of_protein_and_moisture.html?singlepage=true&cat=69 . You might not need protein. Do a wet assessment to gauge what your hair needs and if protein is needed, start with something very mild and assess and tweak from there.
 
Fab_Nikki said:
@andromeda my mommy is something silly but I laughed my butt off when she said it. Thank you for the well wishes, forever is a long time huh?! lol
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Yep, it is, but I loved the way you phrased your goal.
13StepsAhead said:
@andromeda Thanks! the sad part is, it was completely unintentional and I wanted to wear my hair out but it needed to be washed and DCed. I bet the next time I try it won't look like that :nono:
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Serendipity can be a ***** in that way, I guess. :lachen: I hope your next attempt turns out well!
 
I've had two trims so far and will be coming up on my 6 months post bc. I am trying to only trim 4 times a year but we will see how that goes.
 
pookaloo83 said:
Since we have all been newly natural, how many trims have you had? I only did about 2.
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Zero :look: unless you count the snipping of those 5 SSKs the other day. I inspect my hair often for split ends and such. I don't have any but then again I am not using ANY heat at all on my hair. I keep my ends moisturized so I pray I am doing something right with this here head.
 
pookaloo83 said:
Anyone ever used Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner? I need a protein conditioner, but not anything too harsh. If you have used it, did you have to use a moisturizing conditioner on afterwards?
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I've used it and no I did not have to use a moisturizing conditioner afterwards.
 
I've trimmed a lot. Too many times. My hair is an uneven mess and I don't know how to even out my hair.

Should my hair be even? :confused:
 
I've done one official trim one year after my BC where I made sure to snip all over off of every twist, but I think it's about time for another. seeing some knots...
 
I did a long transition and the last of my relaxed ends were trimmed off this past February. I will not be trimming again until the end of September.

In between trims if I see splits/shady ends I will dust them myself.
 
pookaloo83 said:
Since we have all been newly natural, how many trims have you had? I only did about 2.
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@pookaloo83 At least 3x, correction 1 trim, at least 2 dustings

You had started a thread about water in OT, right? How are you coming along with upping your intake? I'm trying to get back on track with mine and I've found that drinking from a sports-style like the one below makes it sooooo much easier and convenient.
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I'd already been drinking at least 3 cups of tea/hot water (I just keep adding hot water to the same tea bag) w/lemon for the past couple of months, so that's already gives me headstart on my water intake. I'm definitely getting my 64 oz and sometimes getting 80-100.
 
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Foxglove said:
Just had my first one earlier this month
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Me too! I gave myself my first real good trim earlier this month. Before that I would just dust my ends occasionally. I'm telling you though, it was a like a whole new head of hair after that. My curls got some bounce back that hadn't been there in a minute. I plan to trim more regularly now like every 3 months or so.
 
^^^When I saw your siggy, I literally said "oh snap! it's been a year since she chopped" lol. I keep looking at your pony and want to try to make a puff so bad, but idk. I don't think I have enough hair to make a decent sized one right now lol
 
^^No but I'm totally tempted to try it out. How far back do you guys usually put the knee high to get a puff? More towards the top of the head or in the back? I'm a puff virgin lol
 
I said the same thing...That I wouldn't bc before my hair was long enough to pull back in a ponytail which was also my style of choice while I was in transition..I didn't wait either. Now sometimes, I do miss my pony but in a while it"ll be back..and until then...I'm loving the new me~
 
Update Time!
So I endured a long grueling process of taking out my braids!
I had them in for close to 3 months...way too long, but I had no choice
my class schedule was beyond hectic!
But I'm graduating next week Friday! I am sooooooo HAPPY! :drunk:
Anywho I had 2 grapefruit size balls of shed hair :perplexed.
I did incorporate garlic pills in my regimen but it didn't seem to help..
I noticed some breakage when I was taking down the braids and my hair felt :nono:. I freaked out and
did an Aphogee two step treatment and an ayurvedic powder treatment. *back to back...
I know this isn't good but my hair felt so fragile*
My hair felt much better afterwards...
I am NEVER leaving braids in my hair again for that long!
Right now I'm DC'n with
CON Argan oil moisturizing /Suave Shea Butter Conditioner.
Not sure of how I will style my hair
but I will updating throughout the week. I need a small trim though.

Oh yea the best part.. pics... I'm grazing APL * good news*:grin:


Aphogee 2 Step treatment: You can really see the henna in my hair!

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After the Aphogee Treatment:
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Ayurvedic Treatment: Brahmi, Neem and Amla mixed with EVOO/WG
My hair looked like organic free form locs, lol

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My hair is growing:yep:

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NikkiQ said:
^^No but I'm totally tempted to try it out. How far back do you guys usually put the knee high to get a puff? More towards the top of the head or in the back? I'm a puff virgin lol
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I usually do it on top of my head. I just saw your pics in the wng thread and i'm sure you can get a puff you'd be happy with with a knee high.
 
One year since my last relaxer and I made my first puff today!!

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hey yall! today i decided to try the two strand flat twist hairstyle. i only used coconut oil because i did it on an old twistout. i will post my results tomorrow with the outcome. i have also noticed that my ends still feel a little rough. is there anything that i can do help this problem? i have already trimmed my hair twice in two months. i will be getting an install in 2 weeks so maybe more protective styling might help too.
 
andromeda said:
@pookaloo83 At least 3x.

You had started a thread about water in OT, right? How are you coming along with upping your intake? I'm trying to get back on track with mine and I've found that drinking from a sports-style like the one below makes it sooooo much easier and convenient.
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I'd already been drinking at least 3 cups of tea/hot water (I just keep adding hot water to the same tea bag) w/lemon for the past couple of months, so that's already gives me headstart on my water intake. I'm definitely getting my 64 oz and sometimes getting 80-100.
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andromeda I'm just now seeing this post. Girl, I fell off for a minute. :lol: I had a coke for dinner and one with lunch today. :nono: I used to drink my water out of sports bottles too, but stopped. I'm gonna start doing that again. Because it will be easier for me to bring it to work and for it to stay cooler longer.
 
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