Thin/Fine Support Thread

AtlantaJJ said:
The No-Lye relaxer does well on your hair? I thought no-lye was bad for our fine hair....I remember Affirm being a good relaxer for me back in the day. I am very interested in their Fiberguard formula.
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For some reason it works very well on my hair. My stylist started me off using the Fiberguard on my hair and then once it regained its strength she switched me to MoisturePlus. The Fiberguard was really good because my hair was REALLY damaged and now it looks alot healthier.
 
mosaiksoul said:
For some reason it works very well on my hair. My stylist started me off using the Fiberguard on my hair and then once it regained its strength she switched me to MoisturePlus. The Fiberguard was really good because my hair was REALLY damaged and now it looks alot healthier.
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I had o.k. results with Affirm but nothing good enough to make me spend the money to get it again. My hair has been enjoying Optimum MultiMineral Mild. I'm glad its working for you though. Ain't nothing like a good relaxer.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
I had o.k. results with Affirm but nothing good enough to make me spend the money to get it again. My hair has been enjoying Optimum MultiMineral Mild. I'm glad its working for you though. Ain't nothing like a good relaxer.
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I haven't heard of Optimum MultiMineral Mild. I'm going to have to try that.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
I had o.k. results with Affirm but nothing good enough to make me spend the money to get it again. My hair has been enjoying Optimum MultiMineral Mild. I'm glad its working for you though. Ain't nothing like a good relaxer.
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This is what I plan to relax with in 3 weeks. I have been using Silk Elements mild but im not really impressed :nono:
 
mosaiksoul said:
For some reason it works very well on my hair. My stylist started me off using the Fiberguard on my hair and then once it regained its strength she switched me to MoisturePlus. The Fiberguard was really good because my hair was REALLY damaged and now it looks alot healthier.
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Thank you for that feedback, that is the impression I have gotten through all my research and just remembering from before that Afirm worked well with my hair. Fiberguard sounds even better than before.

I appreciate all the information you shared and that is shared as a whole on this thread. You ladies are top notch and just a delight, and have motivated me to try again to get my locs back to where they once were.
 
My Story

Hi there!!

I found this board back in August of last year. Prior to that I wore micro braids or braids of any type for 7 straight years. I love to workout, run and sweat and they were just so easy to handle. Little did I know that i was damaging my hair follicles and causing traction alopecia at my hairline. The odd thing about it was that I took my braids out last Sept and wore my hair out for about 4 months before it actually completely broke off in the front. I now attribute it to a no-lye relaxer coupled with my already sensitive scalp from the years of wearing braids.

Needless to say I was devastated. I started wearing lace front wigs in March as a protective style. My hair now is growing, but the hairline is growing in slowly. I have not attached my LF for the past week to see if using a Boundless Treasures type product with sulfur will help my edges grow back. I can see progress in just 1 week from not having the lace front attached and doing massages, using the oil treatment, etc.

I really have hope since I have come back go the board. I didn't have hope initially so I just stopped posting a while back. I'm glad to be back.

Please keep those great tips and success stories coming, they are feeding my motivation every day!
 
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Cayenne0622 said:
It's a lye relaxer. I really like it! It has a pre-neutralizing step that is supposed to restore your hair's ph and all t hat. Good stuff.
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This is why I love LHCF.I have never heard of this relaxer until today, where have you ladies been able to buy this from?
 
Re: My Story

AtlantaJJ said:
Hi there!!

I found this board back in August of last year. Prior to that I wore micro braids or braids of any type for 7 straight years. I love to workout, run and sweat and they were just so easy to handle. Little did I know that i was damaging my hair follicles and causing traction alopeical at my hairline. The odd thing about it was that I took my braids out last Sept and wore my hair out for about 4 months before it actually completely broke off in the front. I now attribute it to a no-lye relaxer coupled with my already sensitive scalp from the years of wearing braides.

Needless to say I was devistated. I started wearing lace front wigs in March as a protective style. My hair now is growing, but the hairline is growing in slowly. I have not attached my LF for the past week to see if using a Boundless Treasures type product with sulfur will help my edges grow back. I can see progress in just 1 week from not having the lace front attached and doing messages, using the oil treatment, etc.

I really have hope since I have come back go the board. I didn't have hope initially so I just stopped posting a while back. I'm glad to be back.

Please keep those great tip and success stories coming in, they are feeding my motivation every da y!
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Welcome Back JJ!!! It is hard balancing our different hair issues and the desire to be healthy, etc. Sometimes unknowingly we end up causing more damage than we ever intended. Thanks for sharing your story, it really resonated with me! Do not give up hope! I think the BT can help and if not than you'll keep going until you find out what works for you. I wanted to share this link with you from Carib girls fotki(hopefully she doesn't mind), she has had some good progress with BT in only 30 days to help bring back her temples - http://public.fotki.com/caribgirl/temple-tresses/journey-to-temple-t/. Good Luck and keep us posted!
 
Hi Ladies! I am currently using Aveda's Universal Styling Creme for daily moisture. Im curious to hear what some of you are using & how often. TIA
 
ItsyBitsy said:
This is what I plan to relax with in 3 weeks. I have been using Silk Elements mild but im not really impressed :nono:
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Be careful with switching relaxers. I'm hoping this one will be my best friend for the next couple of years. I had been using Designer's Touch for a longggg time and then went to a couple of stylists and they both slapped Affirm on my hair. It costs too much and I wasn't happy with the results. I tried Silk Elements but it burned me. I tried going back to Designer's Touch but was not pleased with the outcome. I just used Optimum Multimineral for my relaxer 8 weeks ago and I'll be using it again this time. Keeping my fingers crossed for good results again.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
Be careful with switching relaxers. I'm hoping this one will be my best friend for the next couple of years. I had been using Designer's Touch for a longggg time and then went to a couple of stylists and they both slapped Affirm on my hair. It costs too much and I wasn't happy with the results. I tried Silk Elements but it burned me. I tried going back to Designer's Touch but was not pleased with the outcome. I just used Optimum Multimineral for my relaxer 8 weeks ago and I'll be using it again this time. Keeping my fingers crossed for good results again.
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Thanks Cayenne. I tried to stick with the silk Elements but I had underprocessed patches each time I use it. I even adjusted the processing time & I started in a different spot. I have used this the last 3 times I relaxed. Hopefully with Optimum I'll get postive results like you :yep:
Did you get yours from Sally's?
 
ItsyBitsy said:
Thanks Cayenne. I tried to stick with the silk Elements but I had underprocessed patches each time I use it. I even adjusted the processing time & I started in a different spot. I have used this the last 3 times I relaxed. Hopefully with Optimum I'll get postive results like you :yep:
Did you get yours from Sally's?
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I got mine at the beauty supply store. Good luck!
 
Thin haired relaxed ladies.... please list your info below:

(1) Relaxer
(2) Shampoo
(3) Deep conditioner
(4) Daily moisturizer

I think I'm coming to the realization that I'm not using a top notch deep moisturizing conditioner. I'm getting excited at the thought of something as simple as switching my deep con may be the answer to my prayers.

Thanks for your input!:grin:
 
Cayenne0622 said:
Thin haired relaxed ladies.... please list your info below:

(1) Relaxer
(2) Shampoo
(3) Deep conditioner
(4) Daily moisturizer

I think I'm coming to the realization that I'm not using a top notch deep moisturizing conditioner. I'm getting excited at the thought of something as simple as switching my deep con may be the answer to my prayers.

Thanks for your input!:grin:
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(1) Relaxer - ORS Lye
(2) Shampoo - I was using ORS Aloe, but after the rave I am trying CON ( Green bottle) so far so good
(3) Deep conditioner - Right now Capila Aloe (Dominican) and sometimes ORS Pak
(4) Daily moisturizer - Silk Elements Leave-In, Mizani H2o Nighttime treatment and sometimes African Best Carrot Oil Cream
 
(1) Relaxer - Silk Elements mild

(2) Shampoo- Aveda Shampure, Detoxifyer, DR, Brilliant

(3) Deep conditioner- Moisture --- Kenra MC or Aubrey's Honeysuckle rose / Protien---Aveda DR Treatment & Conditoner or Aubrey's GPB

(4) Daily moisturizer - Aveda Universal Styling Creme
 
LadyR said:
(1) Relaxer - ORS Lye
(2) Shampoo - I was using ORS Aloe, but after the rave I am trying CON ( Green bottle) so far so good
(3) Deep conditioner - Right now Capila Aloe (Dominican) and sometimes ORS Pak
(4) Daily moisturizer - Silk Elements Leave-In, Mizani H2o Nighttime treatment and sometimes African Best Carrot Oil Cream
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Thanks!!! I keep hearing good things about the ORS relaxers. I'm going to see how my hair does with this second round with Optimum Multi-mineral and go from there. If I ever decide to change, I'll be giving Mizani or ORS a try. I've also heard a lot of good things about the CON shampoo too. Might give it a try.
 
Cayenne0622 said:
Thin haired relaxed ladies.... please list your info below:
(1) Relaxer
(2) Shampoo
(3) Deep conditioner
(4) Daily moisturizer
Thanks for your input!:grin:
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Here are my staples:
(1) Relaxer - PCJ No-Lye
(2) Shampoo - CON for Fine, Limp Hair, Nexxus Therrape
(3) Deep conditioner - ORS Replenishing Pak, Rivas Silicon Mix, Nexxus Humectin or Humectress, Keraphix
(4) Daily moisturizer - Qhemet Biologics Sidr Tree, Jane Carter nourish & shine, QP Mango, JBCO
 
(1) Relaxer: ORS Lye for Fine-Medium Textured Hair (but I want to try Mizani Lye)
(2) Shampoo: Alternate with Aveda Damage Remedy and ORS Aloe
(3) Deep conditioner: Capillo Rosemary or alternate with ORS Mayonaise
(4) Daily moisturizer: Kid's Organic Shea Butter Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner, seal with African Royale Hot Oil Six and ends with castor oil
 
Thanks ladies! Its good to see the products everyone is having success with. Serenity - girl, that Kid's Organic Shea Butter Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner is great!! I started spraying a squirt of S-curl in my palm with that and its been soft and wonderful! I've been rotating sealing with castor oil at night and coconut oil during the day.

I bought Kenra conditioner and Keracare Humecto today with the hopes of getting some really good deep conditioning. I'll see how they compare to what I'm currently using (Elasta QP DPR11, Lustrasilk Cholesterol, AO Honeysuckle Rose).
 
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(1) Relaxer- Design Essentials
(2) Shampoo-elasta qp shampoo for relaxed hair or head and shoulders smooth and silky
(3) Deep conditioner- Pantene breakage defense mask, Aubrey Organics honeysuckle and rose or white camellia, ors replenishing conditioner, cb smoothie reconstructor, hask henna and placenta pack, queen helene cholesterol
(4) Daily moisturizer- profectiv growth lotion, ors olive oil cream, jane carter nourish and shine
 
(1) Relaxer:Affirm Reg
(2) Shampoo: Green CON (Love it!)
(3) Deep conditioner: CON Nourishing, ORS, Shea Butter Cholesterol
(4) Daily moisturizer: Profectiv Break Free, NTM or Humectress
 
I see a couple of you are using the Jane Carter Nourish & Shine. Is it pretty light? I'm going to give this a try. Don't they sell this at Whole Foods?
 
ItsyBitsy said:
I see a couple of you are using the Jane Carter Nourish & Shine. Is it pretty light? I'm going to give this a try. Don't they sell this at Whole Foods?
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Whole foods has it. I like it because it is concentrated. You only need a pea sized dab to do the trick. One jar lasts me nearly the whole year. It smells like pear and grapefruits.
 
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