TWA Support Thread

[faithVA]

I've been using head bands with flowers and bows on them to pretty up my hair.

I'm a bit annoyed that I can't really get the fro look but I gotta work with what I have.

I've also been thinking about dying my greys. Org I thought I'd go dye free and embrace my silver strands but now I don't know.

I have no idea how gray I am. And I'm not trying to find out yet But I'm trying to keep my color to every 8 weeks. If I can I will try for every 12 weeks and just on the new growth.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

It may look different as your hair grows longer, but at this length, it looks like you are a 4a.

Thanks!

Btw u need a I went out and bought one of those scalp massagers to try instead of the brush

 

[faithVA]

APrayer4Hair[/USER];16682387]Thanks!

Btw u need a I went out and bought one of those scalp massagers to try instead of the brush

Are you spanking me because you bought it or because it didn't work

I don't have 4a hair. If I did maybe I could use a brush. But with the hair I have, I would just be brushing for no reason

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Are you spanking me because you bought it or because it didn't work

I don't have 4a hair. If I did maybe I could use a brush. But with the hair I have, I would just be brushing for no reason

LOL I just bought it today. I'll use it in the morning and report back. I haven't noticed any damage with the brush but this I probably a safer alternative

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Thought I'd share this recipe I found:

DIY curl defining serum

3 tablespoons aloe Vera juice
1 teaspoon veggie glycerin
1/2 teaspoon agave nectar
1 teaspoon coconut oil

Mix together and apply to freshly washed hair then apply leave in.

I'll be making a mix tomorrow. I hope this improves my moisture levels and is suppose to fight frizz

ETA: makes 1-2 applications and refrigerate leftovers

 

[Juliene]

I have no idea how gray I am. And I'm not trying to find out yet But I'm trying to keep my color to every 8 weeks. If I can I will try for every 12 weeks and just on the new growth.

Don't color. How Is the moisture of your hair?

 

[faithVA]

Don't color. How Is the moisture of your hair?

The same as its always been. I am a low porosity head. My hair is always dry. Always has been even when I was relaxed and no color.

I've tried the henna. It dried out my hair even more. Temporary color is a waste since my hair is low porosity.

I went 2 years with no color and had no great results. Still had to cut my hair. So I decided to go back to the color since it is the only part of my hair journey I have been happy with.

 

[faithVA]

LOL I just bought it today. I'll use it in the morning and report back. I haven't noticed any damage with the brush but this I probably a safer alternative

Your hair is softer and smoother than mine. So I don't think the brush would cause you too much of a problem. My hair is coilier and I just felt that it would get caught. It will be interesting to see if the massager works for a looser curl pattern.

 

[faithVA]

I spritzed my hair with JC Leave-in and then used the KimmayTube leave-in with Giovanni Direct to twist my hair up. It still took forever to twist my hair up but it was a little better. I may have gotten second day hair out of it but I knew by the end of today, my hair would feel really dry. So decided to at least moisturize it. I think that was a good call. My hair feels much softer today.

Hopefully over the next few months, I can figure out how to smooth out my ends to give myself a better twist out look.

 

[Juliene]

The same as its always been. I am a low porosity head. My hair is always dry. Always has been even when I was relaxed and no color.

I've tried the henna. It dried out my hair even more. Temporary color is a waste since my hair is low porosity.

I went 2 years with no color and had no great results. Still had to cut my hair. So I decided to go back to the color since it is the only part of my hair journey I have been happy with.

I'm in the same boat as you in terms of dryness. I've only been dealing with my hair for five months now though. Since cutting my locs my hair has changed a lot and continues to. Have you tried moisturizing at night and sleeping with a shower cap on to lock in the moisture? I've done this for about two nights and have noticed somewhat of a difference.

 

[faithVA]

I'm in the same boat as you in terms of dryness. I've only been dealing with my hair for five months now though. Since cutting my locs my hair has changed a lot and continues to. Have you tried moisturizing at night and sleeping with a shower cap on to lock in the moisture? I've done this for about two nights and have noticed somewhat of a difference.

If you are not low porosity you will get through your spell quickly and find what works for you.

I do moisturize at night. And depending on how I wear my hair I will moisturize both morning and night. I also cowash 2 to 3x a week and DC weekly. I don't baggy at night because it irritates my scalp to have a wet scalp for over an hour. And that causes more problems than it solves. I have a very complicated head I am learning to accept her for what she is.

But baggying definitely works. Many women swear by it.

 

[faithVA]

Juliene, You seem to be new here. Are you joining us in this thread?

 

[APrayer4Hair]

faithVA do u self color and which brand do u use??

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA do u self color and which brand do u use??

Yes I self color because I just want my roots colored. In the past I used Dark and Lovely. I really like it because it last and it sets well on my hair. But it has both ammonia and peroxide so I am trying to find a gentler one.

Last time I tried Bigen. It did't last on my hair 2 weeks. I just bought Ion Demi-Permanent from Sally's but I haven't used it yet. I will probably use it next weekend because I have a party to go to the following week.

 

[MizzTbone]

I LOVE your hair ... Sooo full, thick and healthy looking.

 

[faithVA]

I LOVE your hair ... Sooo full, thick and healthy looking.

Are you talking to me. No one's every said that to me before
If you look in my album you can see that last year that was not the case.

If you are not talking to me um, Nevemind!

 

[xu93texas]

Here is my information. I went from SL relaxed to TWA. I'm excited about this new phase of my hair journey.

1. BC date: 8/23/12

2. Hair type/describe your hair: I have no idea. I've only been natural a few hours.

3. Regimen: This is definately a work in progress. For now, I'll be wash/DC once per week and co-washing at least 3-4 days per week. I'll be experimenting with products for the next month or so.

4. Goals: I'd like to be SL for my 1yr natural anniversary.

 

[PeaceFlow]

I was able to cornrow the whole of my hair which is the first time in a long time because usually the nape's really weak/short. Feeling positive.

My hair has felt a bit dry but it always does a couple of days after wash day. Don't know if the MT is exacerbating it thougherplexed

 

[APrayer4Hair]

xu93texas!!

 

[faithVA]

Here is my information. I went from SL relaxed to TWA. I'm excited about this new phase of my hair journey.

1. BC date: 8/23/12

2. Hair type/describe your hair: I have no idea. I've only been natural a few hours.

3. Regimen: This is definately a work in progress. For now, I'll be wash/DC once per week and co-washing at least 3-4 days per week. I'll be experimenting with products for the next month or so.

4. Goals: I'd like to be SL for my 1yr natural anniversary.

Welcome @xu93texas and on your big chop.

Love your curlyQs. It looks like you might be a 4a. But it will be easier to tell when you get 3" or so.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Ok guys my thoughts on my twa this week:

I'm enjoying it and have zero regrets about chopping HOWEVER I really wish i hadn't colored my hair. I colored the day I BCed out of fear of the unknown.

I haven't experienced breakage or shedding but my hair doesnt stay moisturized all day. I'm not sure what to try to combat the dryness. My roots look all silky and moisturized (this may just be because it stays protected IDK) but the rest if the length is dry-ish. Not terribly, but enough to cause worry. I really don't want to have to chop again. Any suggestions???

 

[faithVA]

I was able to cornrow the whole of my hair which is the first time in a long time because usually the nape's really weak/short. Feeling positive.

My hair has felt a bit dry but it always does a couple of days after wash day. Don't know if the MT is exacerbating it thougherplexed

That's really good. It takes a lot of patience to cornrow; especially the back.

 

[faithVA]

When I got home, I massaged the Kimmay Tube Leave-in into my hair. I put on a plastic bag, put on a metallic cap and then put on a bonnet. After about an hour I could tell it was working because my scalp itches when its wet. So I kept it on for about 2 hours. I can't sleep with it on because I will scratch my head all night. It feels nice and soft now but I will see how it feels in the morning. It tends to dry out. But I will wear my bonnet to keep in as much moisture as possible.

 

[xu93texas]

Welcome @xu93texas and on your big chop.

Love our curlyQs. It looks like you might be a 4a. But it will be easier to tell when you get 3" or so.

Thanks faithVA

 

[xu93texas]

xu93texas!!

Thank you!

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

I feel like I'm in a very awkward spot with my hair. Plus I feel like my hair has decided to take a break and not grow. I can't complain too much. My 3mos of growth from zero to where I'm at was quite good. So maybe my hair needs a nap. Or maybe the change in food from Indian food back to American food is what's doing it.... Don't know. Just up late on cold medicine typing away really lol

 

[faithVA]

This morning I was over the twa. Just wishing I had twists in that I didn't need to do anything to. But I know if I had twists in, I wouldn't be happy with those either I just have a fuzzy head of hair that just doesn't look like much no matter what you do to it.

I'm 3 weeks in and already tired of having to deal with my hair everyday. Guess I need to get over it.

 

[faithVA]

Washed my hair with mudwash and conditioned with Deva Care One. My hair was really soft. Then DCd under my heat cap for 30 minutes with Shea Moisture Purification Mask. It was ok, nothing special. Made a kimmaytube leave-in with Taliah Waajid mist bodifier, AVG, sunflower/grapeseed oil and olive oil. Then set my hair on mini perm rods using KCCC. I took out the rods this morning and my hair feels soft. I haven't combed it out yet.
I have a feeling it will be fuzzy as usual. But its a start.

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

Instead of combing it out why don't you use a setting product like Shea moisture curl enhancing whipped stuff and gently finger comb it in to preserve the Rodding

 

[faithVA]

Instead of combing it out why don't you use a setting product like Shea moisture curl enhancing whipped stuff and gently finger comb it in to preserve the Rodding

Didn't read this until I had already finished. I think I will have to try it when it gets longer. I don't think there is a way to preserve it and not have it look really spacey. I did finger comb it out.

It pretty much turned into a fro once I touched it. But it was stretched and soft.