Top Hair Lessons Learned since joining LHCF
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krissyprissy
Well-Known Member
1. Protective Styling
2. Air Drying in a pony tail
3. Experiment with natural oils (Jojoba ,Etc.)
4. Paying Special attention to my ends (Moisturizing , Oiling , Dust/Trim)
5. Patience is Key
2. Air Drying in a pony tail
3. Experiment with natural oils (Jojoba ,Etc.)
4. Paying Special attention to my ends (Moisturizing , Oiling , Dust/Trim)
5. Patience is Key
benosayi
New Member
I have learned that:
1. Wearning a pony doesn't take you edges out.
2. conditioner washes is good for my hair.
3. clarify with acv
4. heating cap is great for my hair
5. silicon mix is the best condition for my hair
6. surge and mgt makes my hair not only grow but it is thicker.
7. Braiding my hair at night and wearing a silk scarf
8. Baggies method works.
9. Take vitamins for hair as well as skin.
MOST OF ALL: Being natural is what works for my hair.
1. Wearning a pony doesn't take you edges out.
2. conditioner washes is good for my hair.
3. clarify with acv
4. heating cap is great for my hair
5. silicon mix is the best condition for my hair
6. surge and mgt makes my hair not only grow but it is thicker.
7. Braiding my hair at night and wearing a silk scarf
8. Baggies method works.
9. Take vitamins for hair as well as skin.
MOST OF ALL: Being natural is what works for my hair.
Sassygoddess
New Member
wow great thread. i've learned so much in the month i've ben hair.
#1 the differnce between shedding and breakage
#2 Moisture and more mositure(i never use to moisturize(sad i know)
#3 Cutting your ends don;t grow your hair(i use to live by this)
#4 Black folks can wash there hair daily(even relaxed sista)
#5 Ingrediants is the key to healthy hair not the company that makes the product.
#6 protective style
#7 importance of protein treatments
#8 Diference between lye and no lye.
there's more, but i can't think right know. i wrote mine before i read the other threads. maybe after i read more will come to me.
#1 the differnce between shedding and breakage
#2 Moisture and more mositure(i never use to moisturize(sad i know)
#3 Cutting your ends don;t grow your hair(i use to live by this)
#4 Black folks can wash there hair daily(even relaxed sista)
#5 Ingrediants is the key to healthy hair not the company that makes the product.
#6 protective style
#7 importance of protein treatments
#8 Diference between lye and no lye.
there's more, but i can't think right know. i wrote mine before i read the other threads. maybe after i read more will come to me.
Sassygoddess
New Member
lauren450 said:
Hey! what's wrong with Gold N Hot? is there something i should know. i love their products. tell me please !
a_ caribbean_dream
New Member
1. HEAT damage does and WILL catch up to you!
secretdiamond
Well-Known Member
I think that's by far THE best thing I have learned.carribean_dream said:
(I was sooo stubborn for so long. 
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Suri
New Member
1. Moisture is great! Moisturized ends are key.
2. I learned about different vitamin supplements that aide hair growth.
3. MTG & Surge (good products for thicker, longer hair)
4. Most of my pre-LHCF practices were good, like co-washing.
5. So many of us are natural or transitioning!
6. Heat styling is to be avoided or minimized to an occasion.
7. Everything is not for everybody.
2. I learned about different vitamin supplements that aide hair growth.
3. MTG & Surge (good products for thicker, longer hair)
4. Most of my pre-LHCF practices were good, like co-washing.
5. So many of us are natural or transitioning!
6. Heat styling is to be avoided or minimized to an occasion.
7. Everything is not for everybody.
Southernbella.
Well-Known Member
Sassygoddess said:
Oh, I don't think there's anything wrong with Gold N Hot prodcuts! I just learned that ceramic tools are better for you hair than the metal irons. I named Gold N Hot because I've used them for the past 10 years. I think they even make ceramic stuff, so I'll edit to say metal!
frankie
New Member
-My scalp wasn't dry...it was itching because I had piled too many products on it! I do not need to grease my scalp (haven't done it since joining LHCF and my scalp/hair is healthier than it's ever been...my scalp rarely itches)
-Grease does NOT= Moisture
-It's OK to wash my hair frequently. I love CO Washes, and CON!
-Water is a FRIEND, not the enemy. i.e. frequent washes, drinking, moisturizer
-Stretching relaxers is a good thing for my hair. 4-6 weeks is NOT long enough, 12+ weeks is more like it!
-Curling irons are not a life necessity...I used to be addicted to all of my curling irons, thanks to lhcf I don't even know where they are.
#1 Lesson...GOOD HAIR CARE CANNOT BE REPLACED BY A MIRACLE PRODUCT!!! You have to put in the work, you'll def. reap the benefits!!!
Grow that hair girls...happy new year!!!
-Grease does NOT= Moisture
-It's OK to wash my hair frequently. I love CO Washes, and CON!
-Water is a FRIEND, not the enemy. i.e. frequent washes, drinking, moisturizer
-Stretching relaxers is a good thing for my hair. 4-6 weeks is NOT long enough, 12+ weeks is more like it!
-Curling irons are not a life necessity...I used to be addicted to all of my curling irons, thanks to lhcf I don't even know where they are.
#1 Lesson...GOOD HAIR CARE CANNOT BE REPLACED BY A MIRACLE PRODUCT!!! You have to put in the work, you'll def. reap the benefits!!!
Grow that hair girls...happy new year!!!
Divine Inspiration
Well-Known Member
1. My hair thrives on weekly deep conditioning
2. Relaxer stretching is a great technique for saving strands
3. Grease perpetuates dandruff instead of eliminating it (for me)
4. Frequent washings & water are *good* for my hair
5. A stylist is not necessary on the road to long, healthy hair
6. I learned how to do a fabulous wash & go
7. Self-trimming is the best bet for any instances in which sharp objects come in the vicinity of the ends of my hair
8. Direct heat is not my hair's friend
9. Paul Mitchell The Detangler is a lifesaver for mega-stretching
10. CO washes are great for stretching and imparting moisture
11. Jojoba oil is versatile & useful
12. A balance of protein and moisture can change the hair game for almost any head
13. I learned how to tackle and tame new growth
14. I learned to embrace my 4a coils and enjoy playing with the springs
15. Wild Growth Oil is good for my scalp and my ends
16. Pre-pooing is good for softening up my hair before pooing
17. Detangling in sections saves my nerves
18. Garlic poo/con is good for curbing shedding (never tried it, but good to know)
19. Soft water is important in maintaining moisturized and healthy hair
20. MSM can change hair's texture and consistency
2. Relaxer stretching is a great technique for saving strands
3. Grease perpetuates dandruff instead of eliminating it (for me)
4. Frequent washings & water are *good* for my hair
5. A stylist is not necessary on the road to long, healthy hair
6. I learned how to do a fabulous wash & go
7. Self-trimming is the best bet for any instances in which sharp objects come in the vicinity of the ends of my hair
8. Direct heat is not my hair's friend
9. Paul Mitchell The Detangler is a lifesaver for mega-stretching
10. CO washes are great for stretching and imparting moisture
11. Jojoba oil is versatile & useful
12. A balance of protein and moisture can change the hair game for almost any head
13. I learned how to tackle and tame new growth
14. I learned to embrace my 4a coils and enjoy playing with the springs
15. Wild Growth Oil is good for my scalp and my ends
16. Pre-pooing is good for softening up my hair before pooing
17. Detangling in sections saves my nerves
18. Garlic poo/con is good for curbing shedding (never tried it, but good to know)
19. Soft water is important in maintaining moisturized and healthy hair
20. MSM can change hair's texture and consistency
I learned the same things that everyone else learned. The keys to less breakage are:
1. moisture and slip
2. little to no heat
3. protective styles.
4. Keeping hair braided while washing.
5. Daily wash and conditioner
I also learned that all products don't work the same for everyone. Even though hair is made of the same thing, our individual hair doesn't react the same as everyone else's to certain products.
The best products I have tried because of this message board are:
1. Affirm Mild Relaxer
2. Keracare Humecto (tub)
3. Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
4. Elucence Moisture Benefits shampoo
5. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (amazing stuff!)
6. Elucence Silk Hydrating Elixir for flat ironing hair so silky straight that I can sleep on it uncovered and it still looks the same when I wake. All I have to do is brush it out and my hair is completely straight and still soft.
1. moisture and slip
2. little to no heat
3. protective styles.
4. Keeping hair braided while washing.
5. Daily wash and conditioner
I also learned that all products don't work the same for everyone. Even though hair is made of the same thing, our individual hair doesn't react the same as everyone else's to certain products.
The best products I have tried because of this message board are:
1. Affirm Mild Relaxer
2. Keracare Humecto (tub)
3. Elucence Moisture Balancing Conditioner
4. Elucence Moisture Benefits shampoo
5. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (amazing stuff!)
6. Elucence Silk Hydrating Elixir for flat ironing hair so silky straight that I can sleep on it uncovered and it still looks the same when I wake. All I have to do is brush it out and my hair is completely straight and still soft.
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mochamadness
Going the Distance
I've learned to:
moistuzing daily
deep condition weekly
find a good balance of protein & moisturizing conditioners
rollerset my hair using a creamy leave-in as opposed to setting lotions
buy pure organic oils & essential oils to make my own oil mixtures
moistuzing daily
deep condition weekly
find a good balance of protein & moisturizing conditioners
rollerset my hair using a creamy leave-in as opposed to setting lotions
buy pure organic oils & essential oils to make my own oil mixtures
shawniegee
New Cut for '09
1) Most "ethnic" products are a joke
2) I learned that taking care of hair is not that difference from what other races do!
3) Don't tell folk what you learned unless they are really open to it.
4)With moisture, protein, and minimal or no heat anything is possible.
2) I learned that taking care of hair is not that difference from what other races do!
3) Don't tell folk what you learned unless they are really open to it.
4)With moisture, protein, and minimal or no heat anything is possible.
SandySea
New Member
The most important lesson I've learned here at LHCF are:
1. Deep conditioning is imperative to having healthy hair.
2. I decide when and how much to trim by doing it myself.
3. Rollersetting is the best way for me to style my fragile fine-textured strands.
4. The best method for moisturizing my hair is with a good conditioner once a week.
1. Deep conditioning is imperative to having healthy hair.
2. I decide when and how much to trim by doing it myself.
3. Rollersetting is the best way for me to style my fragile fine-textured strands.
4. The best method for moisturizing my hair is with a good conditioner once a week.
LovelyZ
New Member
(1) Stretch relaxers as long as possible without incurring additional breakage.
I used to believe I could not go more than 6-8 weeks without a touch-up. And I wondered why I was getting soooo much breakage. Finally realized that I was getting relaxers too frequently and hair breakage has stopped ever since I started stretching.
(2) You don't have to trim your hair "regularly".
Another thing I used to believe was that trimming my ends would help my hair grow. Not in my case. I was trimming my ends every time I got a relaxer and wondering why my hair never seemed to get longer. I haven't trimmed at all in 2005 and contrary to popular belief, my hair is growing just fine now.
I used to believe I could not go more than 6-8 weeks without a touch-up. And I wondered why I was getting soooo much breakage. Finally realized that I was getting relaxers too frequently and hair breakage has stopped ever since I started stretching.
(2) You don't have to trim your hair "regularly".
Another thing I used to believe was that trimming my ends would help my hair grow. Not in my case. I was trimming my ends every time I got a relaxer and wondering why my hair never seemed to get longer. I haven't trimmed at all in 2005 and contrary to popular belief, my hair is growing just fine now.
MickMick
New Member
- I don't need a relaxer every month. I can wait every two months and I won't be bald or have excessive combout if I do stretch.
- Moisture is more important to protein
- I can wash my hair more than once a week without it being dry like haystacks
- I don't need a monthly trim...:look No wonder I wouldn't gain any length
- Many hairstylists don't know what the *** they are doing.
- It is very possibly for a black girl with 4a hair (like mine) to grow to waist length.
- I CAN do my hair and achieve bouncy, movable results.
foxybrownsugar
New Member
1. COing with cheap condish.
2. steaming. I do this at the gym since i'm paying for it anyway.
3. clipping my hair into sections for a cleaner, no tangle wash.
4. drinking lots of water
5. nexxus poo's, sebastian potion no. 9, biolage ultra hydrating balm (using better products and all I need is a smidgen)
6. shower filters & water softeners.
7. I learned natural hair can be just as gorgeous as relaxed hair.
8. I no longer use a towel on my wet hair, either. I noticed a few months ago lots of hairs within my towel. So now, I place a plastic cap over my clipped wet hair until i'm ready to style.
2. steaming. I do this at the gym since i'm paying for it anyway.
3. clipping my hair into sections for a cleaner, no tangle wash.
4. drinking lots of water
5. nexxus poo's, sebastian potion no. 9, biolage ultra hydrating balm (using better products and all I need is a smidgen)
6. shower filters & water softeners.
7. I learned natural hair can be just as gorgeous as relaxed hair.
8. I no longer use a towel on my wet hair, either. I noticed a few months ago lots of hairs within my towel. So now, I place a plastic cap over my clipped wet hair until i'm ready to style.
Ambitious1013
New Member
I've been lurking since August but just joined today!
Top Hair Lessons:
1. Stretching my relaxers to 10-12 weeks
2. Taking care of my color treated hair. I have seen such an improvement in the last 5 months!!
3. Little to no heat
4. Washing and Deep Conditioning
5. Organic and Essential Oils
Top Hair Lessons:
1. Stretching my relaxers to 10-12 weeks
2. Taking care of my color treated hair. I have seen such an improvement in the last 5 months!!
3. Little to no heat
4. Washing and Deep Conditioning
5. Organic and Essential Oils
brownsugar9999
New Member
I have lerned:
1. Funky bacon heads aren't all that bad
2. Any man that will pretend that he doesn't smell that MTG is the one to
stay with for LIFE!!!!!!
3. Co washes rule!
4. My life does not have to revolve around a flat iron
5. Heat can be over rated
6. Cantu RULES!!!!
7. Vitamins are a must
8. I AM NOT ALONE IN THE PJism that I live in!!!
9. It is absolutely WONDERFUL to have a group of women to bounce
ideas and learn from
10. There are a MULTITUDE of hair styles that I have never considered
that rock!!
11. Mane 'N Tail is my friend
12. never judge a product by it's packaging!
1. Funky bacon heads aren't all that bad
2. Any man that will pretend that he doesn't smell that MTG is the one to
stay with for LIFE!!!!!!
3. Co washes rule!
4. My life does not have to revolve around a flat iron
5. Heat can be over rated
6. Cantu RULES!!!!
7. Vitamins are a must
8. I AM NOT ALONE IN THE PJism that I live in!!!
9. It is absolutely WONDERFUL to have a group of women to bounce
ideas and learn from
10. There are a MULTITUDE of hair styles that I have never considered
that rock!!
11. Mane 'N Tail is my friend
12. never judge a product by it's packaging!
brownsugar9999
New Member
I have lerned:
1. Funky bacon heads aren't all that bad
2. Any man that will pretend that he doesn't smell that MTG is the one to
stay with for LIFE!!!!!!
3. Co washes rule!
4. My life does not have to revolve around a flat iron
5. Heat can be over rated
6. Cantu RULES!!!!
7. Vitamins are a must
8. I AM NOT ALONE IN THE PJism that I live in!!!
9. It is absolutely WONDERFUL to have a group of women to bounce
ideas and learn from
10. There are a MULTITUDE of hair styles that I have never considered
that rock!!
11. Mane 'N Tail is my friend
12. never judge a product by it's packaging!
1. Funky bacon heads aren't all that bad
2. Any man that will pretend that he doesn't smell that MTG is the one to
stay with for LIFE!!!!!!
3. Co washes rule!
4. My life does not have to revolve around a flat iron
5. Heat can be over rated
6. Cantu RULES!!!!
7. Vitamins are a must
8. I AM NOT ALONE IN THE PJism that I live in!!!
9. It is absolutely WONDERFUL to have a group of women to bounce
ideas and learn from
10. There are a MULTITUDE of hair styles that I have never considered
that rock!!
11. Mane 'N Tail is my friend
12. never judge a product by it's packaging!
IMFOCSD
Well-Known Member
I know this thread is old...but what the heck.....
My top lessons learned are:
Co-washing, baggying and bunning are my friends.
stretching relaxers is the bomb!
My hair loves me when I keep it moisturized and sealed daily.
Protein is important.
and last but not least protective styling is a must for my hair.
My top lessons learned are:
Co-washing, baggying and bunning are my friends.
stretching relaxers is the bomb!
My hair loves me when I keep it moisturized and sealed daily.
Protein is important.
and last but not least protective styling is a must for my hair.
gymfreak336
New Member
Top hair lessons
1)the healthier the hair, the easier it is to deal with
2) daily moisturizing it a must, not an option
3) deep conditioning after every wash is the easiest change to make
4) Rollersetting is wonderful, learning how to is the best hair "investment" I have made
5) Step away from the bleach, spritz, curling irons, flat irons
1)the healthier the hair, the easier it is to deal with
2) daily moisturizing it a must, not an option
3) deep conditioning after every wash is the easiest change to make
4) Rollersetting is wonderful, learning how to is the best hair "investment" I have made
5) Step away from the bleach, spritz, curling irons, flat irons
SignatureBeauty
New Member
Let's See I've Learned so much but I will narrow it dowN lol!!
(1)Love Your Hair
(2)Conditioner Washes
(3)S-curl is Awesome
(4)Homemade Products/Natural Products
(5)How To Become A Product Junkie LOL!!! (Not Anymore)
(5)The Women Here are Awesome
(6)You can Be Relaxed or Natural & Still Be Welcome With Open Arms
(7)No Natural Militants
(8)Relaxed Hair Can Be Healthy & Grow Long
(9)Clarifying is Important
(10) We all Get Support even if the Questions has been asked 50/11 Times
(11)LHCF Is Our Second Home
(12)We All Know How To Have Fun With Our Hair!!!!!!!
There is More But I Will Stop Here!! LOL!!!!!!!!
I was already taken Vitamin Supplements before I Joined
(1)Love Your Hair
(2)Conditioner Washes
(3)S-curl is Awesome
(4)Homemade Products/Natural Products
(5)How To Become A Product Junkie LOL!!! (Not Anymore)
(5)The Women Here are Awesome
(6)You can Be Relaxed or Natural & Still Be Welcome With Open Arms
(7)No Natural Militants
(8)Relaxed Hair Can Be Healthy & Grow Long
(9)Clarifying is Important
(10) We all Get Support even if the Questions has been asked 50/11 Times
(11)LHCF Is Our Second Home
(12)We All Know How To Have Fun With Our Hair!!!!!!!
There is More But I Will Stop Here!! LOL!!!!!!!!
I was already taken Vitamin Supplements before I Joined
SignatureBeauty
New Member
Guesswho! that is so True! co-wash does help make the hair grow, I mean look at the hair on our bodies and water hit's them everyday without anything but soap and the hair just grows so fast LOL!! that is why we have to keep shaving so much, Water is the key LOL!!!
beaux cheveux
New Member
1. Don't listen to the traditional myths of black hair care. IT'S A LIE! your hair can grow2. Be open top different ideas. Without doing this I could have never accepted this forum and its valuble advice. I mean, come on, using a horse product on you hair?!!
3.Don't ever let anyone convince you that you hair is ugly
4. HAIR TALKS listen to it! Your hair will tell you what works for it. I don't care how much you paid for it, if your hair aint responding to it right, TOSS IT OUT!
5. MTG ROCKS!
6.Moisturize
7.Pay special attetion to hair ends and newgrowth
8.ANYONE can grow hair!
beaux cheveux
New Member
So true! lolbrownsugar9999 said:
-- Dust when needed
-- PROTECTIVE STYLING [my hair is soo much fuller and thicker from this]
-- Mositurizing daily
-- Taking vitamins daily
-- Deep conditioning with EVERY wash
-- using the right leave-in && detangling
-- low manipulation/little combing & brushing
-- choosing quality products to achieve moisture/protein balance
-- AIRDRYING
-- PROTECTIVE STYLING [my hair is soo much fuller and thicker from this]
-- Mositurizing daily
-- Taking vitamins daily
-- Deep conditioning with EVERY wash
-- using the right leave-in && detangling
-- low manipulation/little combing & brushing
-- choosing quality products to achieve moisture/protein balance
-- AIRDRYING
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