Use 1 Buy 1 Challenge pt.5

[IDareT'sHair]

Lol, I can't even remember what the Riche smelled like. I finished it a while back. I was mixing it with Keracare Humecto just to finish it quickly.

@flyygirlll2
Didn't care for that scent at all.

Sold them quickly.

 

[Beamodel]

Hi ladies...

I've been lurking mostly lately. Since I'm clueless on what to do with my hair, I don't seem to have much to say.

I used up NG Protein Free Marshmallow Root. It has nice slip but not moisturizing enough for me. This is like my 3rd jar I've had. I won't be repurchasing.

NG products don't seem to really wow me. I just got in on her 40% off sale. I got the Indian Pink DC along with the Plaintain Leave in, hoping to like them or my DS hair like them.

Still stretching my relaxer. I will be a full 6mths post in about two weeks. Not sure when I'm relaxing still. The volume from my new growth verses my straggly relaxed strands and ridiculous.

I do not want to be natural. I love the ease of straight hair. I do not want to be a straight hair natural either because I'm not a fan of consistently apying heat to my hair.

I think I prefer the texlaxed route. Just knocking some of the curl pattern out. I wish I would have switched up to this route sooner.

I'm gradually trimming my bone straight relaxed hair away.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Beamodel I understand where you're coming from. This started out as a stretch and now I'm already 8 months post lol. I don't neccesarily have the desire to relax. I'm toying with the idea of transitioning but the ssk's and the 2 hour detangling sessions are working my nerves. I did start textlaxing last year but the inconsistent results and variying textures bother me.

I love straight hair and the ease of it too, but I don't want to flat iron all the time either cause it's time consuming. I am between a rock and a hard place with my hair. I'm still getting used to incorporating what Komaza recommended. I just cut another inch off last night out of frustration which is never good but I felt better afterwards though lol.

Speaking of NG, the DC's I've tried did nothing for my hair. I ended up discarding them. I was tempted to try other products from her line during the sale but I passsed.

 

[divachyk]

@Beamodel @flyygirlll2 I'd love to have some of this kink knocked out but texlaxing generates such inconsistent results. I tried texlaxing before I stopped relaxing and my hair looked like bone straight hair tbh. Like when it is wet, it has no texture whatsoever.

I have a few empties (small victory)
SM Coconut & Hibiscus Moisture Mist
Kera Minerals

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk mine just looked like I never relaxed it. When wet, it's kinky/curly/straight which I hate. I feel like cutting my hair the most when I see it wet due to the stark differences.

 

[divachyk]

That texture will help you as you transition I would think @flyygirlll2

@IDareT'sHair, my new technique is working thus far. I will see what happens come wash day this week though. Keep you posted.

I'm due for some trips soon...I shall not buy product like a crazy woman!

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk that's what I thought at first but I still battle with tangles and those pesky ssk's. I'm trying to find a routine to help lessen wash days, it's just way too time consuming.

I was taking to my friend who happens to be natural, and when I told her how long it takes me from start to finish she just said " Girl, I would surrender at this point, ain't no way!" Lol

 

[Beamodel]

@flyygirlll2
@divachyk

I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to figure out what to do then. It's so frustrating I'm getting annoyed. I wear my hair in a pony tail every day simply because I'm not sure how or when I want to proceed with it.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Beamodel @divachyk @flyygirlll2

I think we are all at some sort of 'crossroads' or at least on Relaxer Hiatus. It's been since September 26 for me, and I have no idea or time frame for T/U'ing up.

One saving grace for me is I'm under a wig.

OT: I have some APB Hair & Body Buttas' sitting in a Cart. Will probably hit PayNah before the Sale ends.

 

[Beamodel]

@IDareT'sHair

I wish I could get into the wigs. I tried and it's not really me. I bought several of them too.

I might get a sew in (something I haven't had in about 15 years) or just install braids until I figure my hair out.

I am enjoying my curl pattern though.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Will finish up KV's Crème Brulee Blackberry/Vanilla (soon).

No back up. Definite repurchase tho' at some point.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Beamodel

I know what you mean. It does take some getting use to.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Truthfully this break has been nice not having to worry about over/under processing, inconsistent results, the next touch up etc......

So far, it has been a good break for me. My routine has remained the same x2 per week.

@flyygirlll2 @Beamodel

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair like @Beamodel I've tried one wig and threw it off after like not even an hour on lol. I don't do weaves and I've never had braids. I'm just wearing it in a bun.

I might look into getting braids but I'm not sure yet... Decisions, decisions.

 

[divachyk]

@Beamodel

I know what you mean. It does take some getting use to.

Boi but when you do @Beamodel, you really stop caring that ppl know it's a wig and just press on with your life as per the usual. You will become addicted to buy wigs. Wait, that was me. Lol

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair yes, I agree. I've stretched my relaxers before but not for this long. Some of my family members are already asking what's going on with my hair and offering their opinions

I'm just trucking along until further notice at this point.

 

[Beamodel]

@IDareT'sHair like @Beamodel I've tried one wig and threw it off after like not even an hour on lol. I don't do weaves and I've never had braids. I'm just wearing it in a bun.

I might look into getting braids but I'm not sure yet... Decisions, decisions.

@flyygirlll2
See this is me. Do you get bored with buns? I'm so tired of pony tails. I'm not really a weave girl either but I do love braids.

I'm so confused on what to do with my hair. I wish it was an easy choice.

 

[Beamodel]

Boi but when you do @Beamodel, you really stop caring that ppl know it's a wig and just press on with your life as per the usual. You will become addicted to buy wigs. Wait, that was me. Lol

@divachyk
Lol. I tried to get into it. My friends kept telling me I'm wasting money and I kept saying nah. I'm gonna wear them and I don't smh.

The only weave I feel comfortable with it braids.

 

[Beamodel]

@IDareT'sHair yes, I agree. I've stretched my relaxers before but not for this long. Some of my family members are already asking what's going on with my hair and offering their opinions

I'm just trucking along until further notice at this point.

My family is most likely waiting for me to be natural. Some thought I already was due to how long my hair is. But quickly and shocked when I say I'm relaxed. Then they want to know how I got my relaxed hair that long etc. @flyygirlll2

 

[flyygirlll2]

@Beamodel I do get bored with buns all the time but my problem is I'm style challenged lol. I only wear my hair out or do something nice with it for special occasions only.

I've recieved a few negative comments, more so from the older folks since they're very old school when it comes to hair. I'm known as the one with a lot of hair that does nothing with it.

 

[Brownie518]

Hey girls. I'm at work and just ordered a gallon of Knot Sauce, some Can't Believe It's Knot Butta, Knot So Fast Kink Drink, and Curl Supreme Conditioning Dream...

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Hey girls. I'm at work and just ordered a gallon of Knot Sauce, some Can't Believe It's Knot Butta, Knot So Fast Kink Drink, and Curl Supreme Conditioning Dream...

@Brownie518



Very, Very Nice. Hope you get everything before BF!

They 30% must be still on eh?

I want somma' dat Conditioning Curl Crème. And the Morrocan Silky Silk and the Molasses Reconstruct.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

I've recieved a few negative comments, more so from the older folks since they're very old school when it comes to hair. I'm known as the one with a lot of hair that does nothing with it.

@flyygirlll2

...............................

No they didn't!

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

Hey divas
Its so cold here I had to bring back the jackets ; New England didn't get the memo that its summer.

I received my Claudie's order yesterday so I'm just waiting on BRB and NG.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@curlyhersheygirl
Here Too! I got my Heat on too.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

My Hairveda came yesterday. x4 Bottles of Amla Cleanse.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@IDareT'sHair yes girl, my family is not a trip, they're the whole danm journey

@curlyhersheygirl I'm from the area as well. Getting tired of this gloomy, cold weather

 

[divachyk]

Say it ain't so @flyygirlll2 @curlyhersheygirl @IDareT'sHair -- we are on the other extreme, it's smoldering here

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk it is feeling cold and looking busted out here lol. The weather was great until Sunday, it's been raining ever since.

My mother came up to visit from FL and is leaving today and she was saying she couldn't wait to get back and feel the sun again.

 

[curlyhersheygirl]

@divachyk It's been a high of 47 since Sunday here I had to send DH to get comforters from the attic 'cause at night it's in the 30's. It's supposed to warm back up by the weekend.