Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2

[Americka]

Does anyone here use flexi8's? I might get some next year for the summer. They look pretty.

I don't, but they are beautiful! If my hair become healthier and longer, I will purchase some then as well.

 

[La Colocha]

I don't, but they are beautiful! If my hair become healthier and longer, I will purchase some then as well.

They have them for every length of hair. I think it would be a nice protective style for work or going out.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

They have them for every length of hair. I think it would be a nice protective style for work or going out.

I Don't Know what they are?

 

[La Colocha]

I Don't Know what they are?

Also americka has the link in her post, there are tons of these in all different sizes. *everytime i come around the corner bling bling* They are pretty.

 

[Americka]

They have them for every length of hair. I think it would be a nice protective style for work or going out.

I should have said "when" not "if". I've been a little depressed because my hair just seems so thin, but it much is healthier and longer than when I began my journey. Sorry for the vent...

 

[La Colocha]

I should have said "when" not "if". I've been a little depressed because my hair just seems so thin, but it much is healthier and longer than when I began my journey. Sorry for the vent...

Im sorry hun, its ok to vent here. Has your hair always been thin? Is it fine? Or is this just happening recently?

 

[Americka]

Im sorry hun, its ok to vent here. Has your hair always been thin? Is it fine? Or is this just happening recently?

No, it has not. The thinness is a result of my bad hair practices. Every 4 weeks for YEARS, I relaxed from root to tip. So the thinning is a result of chemical overload that I induced. My hair was the epitome of overprocessed. My hair used to break something terrible due to the chemicals and it was compounded daily by heat. I'm hoping/thinking/praying that my hair will thicken over time as it gets healthier and I will dust/trim every couple of months.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I should have said "when" not "if". I've been a little depressed because my hair just seems so thin, but it much is healthier and longer than when I began my journey. Sorry for the vent...

Girl, I could write a book!I Was Jacked Up Big Time!

I Think Other People's Reaction to my Hair is what depressed me the most.

It was Hit! To' Up!

But It will just keep getting better. Trust me.

I am a Virtual "Novice" when it comes to my own Hair Care (IK that sounds bad). But I am looking at my Hair as a Garden. TLC is the Name of the Game so it has to yield a Big Hair-Harvest.

Our Hair is in the Best Hands Possible. Ours & The Lord.

 

[La Colocha]

No, it has not. The thinness is a result of my bad hair practices. Every 4 weeks for YEARS, I relaxed from root to tip. So the thinning is a result of chemical overload that I induced. My hair was the epitome of overprocessed. My hair used to break something terrible due to the chemicals and it was compounded daily by heat. I'm hoping/thinking/praying that my hair will thicken over time as it gets healthier and I will dust/trim every couple of months.

It will take time , keep babying and taking care of your hair and it will come back better than ever. The worst part is always the waiting but in the end its worth it. It will get better.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

It will take time , keep babying and taking care of your hair and it will come back better than ever. The worst part is always the waiting but in the end its worth it. It will get better.

It Certainly Will. I Can Wholeheartedly Attest to that Fact!

Since I didn't wear a wig, weave (and yes I did phony-bun this summer for a month or so) the H8ters at Work are now All Saying:

all side-eyed, mind you "Girl, you did say you were going to get your Hair to Grow back again"


So Stay Encouraged and Keep doing what you're doing. As they say: Watched Pot Never Boils and alot of times: we are our own harshest critics.

 

[Americka]

It will take time , keep babying and taking care of your hair and it will come back better than ever. The worst part is always the waiting but in the end its worth it. It will get better.

It Certainly Will. I Can Wholeheartedly Attest to that Fact!

Since I didn't wear a wig, weave (and yes I did phony-bun this summer for a month or so) the H8ters at Work are now All Saying:

all side-eyed, mind you "Girl, you did say you were going to get your Hair to Grow back again"


So Stay Encouraged and Keep doing what you're doing. As they say: Watched Bot Never Boils and alot of times: we are our harshest critics.

Ya'll are so supportive! Thank you, ladies! These are the exact words I was going to put in my next post.

 

[msa]

I just slathered on some vatika frosting...in the name of learning not to be heavy handed I did use less than I normally would...so it's not running down my neck and face .

Does anyone know if I can microwave it? It has lumps so I was thinking if I microwaved it, mixed it up, then let it cool it would come out smooth. Or maybe I should just do a bowl with hot water in it?

 

[La Colocha]

I just slathered on some vatika frosting...in the name of learning not to be heavy handed I did use less than I normally would...so it's not running down my neck and face .

Does anyone know if I can microwave it? It has lumps so I was thinking if I microwaved it, mixed it up, then let it cool it would come out smooth. Or maybe I should just do a bowl with hot water in it?

Do it like you do your coconut oil because its basically the same, id do the hot water, with microwaves its hard to tell how long to leave it and its possible to get burned. Ive done that with oil before> HTh

Eta* after it melts mix it with a spoon.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ya'll are so supportive! Thank you, ladies! These are the exact words I was going to put in my next post.

Girl, I Just put myself on the 2 Year Plan. I decided, it was going to take me 2+ Years to find my Hair's Center.

So 2 Years from Now, I shouldn't be having these same "issues"

I may have different Challenges to face, but it should be something different.

So, we have to give it Time. You said those "Practices" were something you had been doing for a while.

So.......

Give it some time.

 

[msa]

Do it like you do your coconut oil because its basically the same, id do the hot water, with microwaves its hard to tell how long to leave it and its possible to get burned. Ive done that with oil before> HTh

Thanks! I will do the hot water thing instead.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Ya'll.......If Somebody woulda' told me a Year Ago that I would be doing My Own Hair, I woulda' thought they were totally Insane!

I never had any interest at all in caring for my own hair.

I always thought it was better to pay someone to do that.

My How Times Have Changed.

 

[Aggie]

I should have said "when" not "if". I've been a little depressed because my hair just seems so thin, but it much is healthier and longer than when I began my journey. Sorry for the vent...

Awww I'm so sorry to hear this honey. It will get better, just do your best to incorporate some low manipulation styles that keeps your hands out of your hair for about 2 weeks at a time or longer. That is what I'm doing to help correct more thinning hair issues of my own.

I have even learned to wash and DC my hair with it in big plaits just so I don't wash away handfuls of it down the drain. This method is working wonderfully for me. I see now my new growth is coming in thicker than it was a few months ago and it can for you too sweetheart.

I just had to figure out what was causing the thinning and as soon as I knew what that was, it was all out war:swordfigh, :gunner7:, against thinning hair on MY head.

Darn it Americka, let's not go down, no, we are not going down without a fight.

 

[Shay72]

Does anyone here use flexi8's? I might get some next year for the summer. They look pretty.

I don't, but they are beautiful! If my hair become healthier and longer, I will purchase some then as well.

They have them for every length of hair. I think it would be a nice protective style for work or going out.

I've been looking at these for a minute. I've seen people with all different hair types use them. They are beautiful.

 

[Americka]

Awww I'm so sorry to hear this honey. It will get better, just do your best to incorporate some low manipulation styles that keeps your hands out of your hair for about 2 weeks at a time or longer. That is what I'm doing to help correct more thinning hair issues of my own.

I have even learned to wash and DC my hair with it in big plaits just so I don't wash away handfuls of it down the drain. This method is working wonderfully for me. I see now my new growth is coming in thicker than it was a few months ago and it can for you too sweetheart.

I just had to figure out what was causing the thinning and as soon as I knew what that was, it was all out war:swordfigh, :gunner7:, against thinning hair on MY head.

Darn it Americka, let's not go down, no, we are not going down without a fight.

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Aggie! Low manipulation is one of the answers. I phony-ponied for a week and I think I will continue that option. I also made a "sock" bun yesterday and I will incorporate that as well. As LC and Terri pointed out, my damage will not be resolved overnight and I just need to practice some patience. Meanwhile, I will continue my healthy hair habits to make sure my hair does not thin any further. To paraphrase John Paul Jones (American Revolutionary War Navy hero) - "We have not yet begun to fight..." :210:

 

[La Colocha]

I've been looking at these for a minute. I've seen people with all different hair types use them. They are beautiful.

Yes they are, when i first saw the price i was like. Then i told myself don't even front, ive paid more for a conditoner i could surely spend the money on something that lasts a long time.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

La: Love the New Sade!

Aggie & Americka: Yes......we all Have Battles we have to Fight to Protect what is Rightfully Ours.


Keep up the Good Work!

 

[msa]

Y'all I have a question for you.

Since I'm going to start using emu oil, I want to take some before and after pics for comparison. I'm using it more for what it will do for my scalp, but if it helps my hair I want to document that.

The thing is, I can't figure out a good way to take a comparison picture. I like comparison pics to be on point and accurate. I want to be able to compare the same area.

Any ideas on how I should do it? I was thinking of dyeing a piece...but that's a little too drastic for me.

 

[La Colocha]

Y'all I have a question for you.

Since I'm going to start using emu oil, I want to take some before and after pics for comparison. I'm using it more for what it will do for my scalp, but if it helps my hair I want to document that.

The thing is, I can't figure out a good way to take a comparison picture. I like comparison pics to be on point and accurate. I want to be able to compare the same area.

Any ideas on how I should do it? I was thinking of dyeing a piece...but that's a little too drastic for me.

How do you usually wear your hair? If you are still doing wigs i would twist that piece. If your doing bantus or sew ins i don't know.

 

[msa]

How do you usually wear your hair? If you are still doing wigs i would twist that piece. If your doing bantus or sew ins i don't know.

I was thinking of just wearing twists for the next month or so...if so you're right, I could just twist one piece and keep it that way so that I can get a good comparison.

 

[Aggie]

Y'all I have a question for you.

Since I'm going to start using emu oil, I want to take some before and after pics for comparison. I'm using it more for what it will do for my scalp, but if it helps my hair I want to document that.

The thing is, I can't figure out a good way to take a comparison picture. I like comparison pics to be on point and accurate. I want to be able to compare the same area.

Any ideas on how I should do it? I was thinking of dyeing a piece...but that's a little too drastic for me.

Actually this may not be as drastic as you think. Have you tried lifting the color of your hair naturally with honey or even cinnamon?

It is permanent but all natural, you can do multiple treatments with them safely, and there are so many places online where you can get info on how to use it for coloring like here http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=287574#post287574 and here http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=148 or http://www.wikihow.com/Lighten-Your-Hair-With-Cinnamon.

Although personally, if I were to choose one of these, it would be the honey. It has soooo many other benefits for our hair, more than the cinnamon IMO.

I would just do a tiny patch test area for tracking my results with the honey color. Good thing is if you want to cover the color permanently, you can still do so with henna and indigo, or temporarily with a semi-permanent rinse.

Just thought I'd chime in with some type of solution.

 

[Aggie]

Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Aggie! Low manipulation is one of the answers. I phony-ponied for a week and I think I will continue that option. I also made a "sock" bun yesterday and I will incorporate that as well. As LC and Terri pointed out, my damage will not be resolved overnight and I just need to practice some patience. Meanwhile, I will continue my healthy hair habits to make sure my hair does not thin any further. To paraphrase John Paul Jones (American Revolutionary War Navy hero) - "We have not yet begun to fight..." :210:

Now that's my girl, that's what I'm talkin' 'bout. We're all not behind you but right beside you honey.

"click-click" - ~ sound of gun cranking, our s are on, :210: drawn and we're getting ready to fire~

ETA: All of a sudden I feel like watching the movie Sparta.

 

[msa]

Actually this may not be as drastic as you think. Have you tried lifting the color of your hair naturally with honey or even cinnamon?

It is permanent but all natural, you can do multiple treatments with them safely, and there are so many places online where you can get info on how to use it for coloring like here http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?p=287574#post287574 and here http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=148 or http://www.wikihow.com/Lighten-Your-Hair-With-Cinnamon.

Although personally, if I were to choose one of these, it would be the honey. It has soooo many other benefits for our hair, more than the cinnamon IMO.

I would just do a tiny patch test area for tracking my results with the honey color. Good thing is if you want to cover the color permanently, you can still do so with henna and indigo, or temporarily with a semi-permanent rinse.

Just thought I'd chime in with some type of solution.

That's a novel idea...hmmm. Let me go read those threads, thanks!! I could lift the color and then dye that piece with henna.

ETA: I just took a quick look at the info and I think this might work perfectly for me.

Isn't it funny how God provides everything we need in nature...it's so interesting to me.

 

[Aggie]

That's a novel idea...hmmm. Let me go read those threads, thanks!! I could lift the color and then dye that piece with henna.

ETA: I just took a quick look at the info and I think this might work perfectly for me.

Isn't it funny how God provides everything we need in nature...it's so interesting to me.

I know right! I thought the same thing when I read about this natural way to lift color without damage.

I could not believe my eyes as I was reading all this sweet info and couldn't help thanking God for it all. Yes, thank YOU Lord!

ETA: I'm so happy to hear it will work for you. When I am truly ready to color my hair, this is the route I am taking - good old natural honey.

 

[Aggie]

It seems like everyone has left the building but I'm still up so I will update tonight or I might forget to do so tomorrow.

I did finish up a bottle of Aussie Moist Conditioner in my hair tonight as a leave-in. I know you ladies might be thinking, "Why didn't you use the TW mist bodifier Aggie?"

Well my answer to that would be "My hair is still in extension braids and I don't think it would be right to use up my sweet small bottle of wonderfulness on braided hair".

I want to enjoy it's precious moisturizing sweetness on my own hair - all by it's lonesome self. There I said it and I'm stickin' to it.

 

[chebaby]

hello ladies.
i helped a lady at the bss today. i dont know if she will take my advice but i gave it lol. she was asking the asian guy in the store about her hair. she kept saying "my hair keeps falling out, and when i used the hair mayo(organics) it burned my scalp". now i used this same mayo and it didnt burn my scalp but it made it itch really bad. i thought the guy was just gonna tell her to buy something that will help her hair stop falling out but he was really good. he told her that if her hair is breaking she can deep condition but if its falling out then the conditioner wont help. when he left i stepped in and told her that she should consider all natural products. i told her to go to safeway and buy some olive oil and some giovanni conditioner because she said she uses motions oil. i told her most of the products in the bss are filled with bad ingredients and she should use mostly natural products atleast until her hair gets back on track. i then directed her to the TW shelf and she bought the conditioner.

i also purchased my yarn today. i really hope it does not interfere with my hairs moisture because thats all i keep thinking about lately. anyway i figure as long as i spray it daily and use oil my hair should be fine. it wont stay in too long anyway.

i have my hair in individual braids right now and i like them. i should, it took me long enough to put them in. i hope im able to leave them in for 2 weeks.