Waist Length 2013

I have flares of SD too... Chagrin Valley Shampoo Bars or Giovanni Triple Treat both help a lot. After that putting Braggs ACV in a spray bottle with water and letting it sit on my scalp a little while then rinsing helps too.
For moisturizing shampoo so far Everyday Shea Moisturizing Shampoo is doing well for my hair staying moist and scalp not itching for about a week verses the usual crazy itch every 3-4 days. I've only been using everyday shea a month though but Chagrin Valley & Giovanni have been with me for about a year. None of the dermatologist suggestions ever worked so when I came here I had to dig deep and search. Now I just gotta find a conditioner that doesn't bother me but is still thick hth

LilMissSunshine5 said:
silenttullip- Please share what shampoos don't make your scalp crazy & what scalp care shampoo isn't too stripping?! I have seborrheic dermatitis & lately it has been kicking my butt :sad: I know scratching my scalp is bad, but the itching is getting unbearable :nono: I am hoping this isn't hindering my progress too much :perplexed
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I measure from scalp down....
I measure sides nape bangs and crown with the white measuring tape I use to measure myself for working out. I also use it to estimate how many inches it will take to hit the next length

Nix08 said:
How do you guys measure your hair? I measure from my hairline at my forehead, over my head and down my back it's more convenient for me that way but you guys are not measuring that way based on the numbers.
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silenttullip- God bless your heart! Your suggestions are saving my life :lol: I have been having a bad flare for 2 weeks & scratching my head up :nono: It is driving me insane & I hope I don't have a set back bc I am damaging my scalp SMH I am breaking my "no-buy" challenge to grab the things you suggested bc I am pretty miserable :cry3:
 
NikkiQ said:
You know what? I'm gonna take my lazy butt to K-Mart tomorrow and get a soft measuring tape and a plain t-shirt to make a length check shirt. I wish I knew how many inches it would take for me to hit the next milestone. All I know is I'm around 2.5" from APL now.
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the shirt does make it easier but it will be going by your measurements not someone elses. and once you hit apl it is 3" to hit bsl.
 
So I woke up this morning feeling very agitated:perplexed...Why you ask?? I had a dream.... that DH cut my hair off while I slept. I got up and was running my hand through my hair and realized something was off...ran to the mirror and saw that it was significantly shorter:blush:. I was so confused, I didn't understand what happened. I ask him and he had 'a look' on his face and said I needed it:smirk: I tried to keep it together but then just bawled and bawled:cry: :cry: :cry:!

ETA: Just to clarify I was not crying when I woke up...I'm not that extra:giggle:
 
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Dang I feel bad ur breaking ur challenge... One tip I know its hard
but DON'T SCRATCH massage. Maybe with oil or without. It should
soothe the scalp without damaging.
It's cause of my scalp that I can't keep challenges like that
I would say start with chagrin valley they have samples that
last a long time... Also make sure to test whichever shampoo bars
you buy first. I love the Rosemary Mint it takes away the sores
and redness, the tea tree & neem, ayurvedic herb, carrot milk & honey, olive and babassu are also my favorites. For Giovanni it gives itch relief
pretty fast I can even cowash with their conditioner which is usually horrible for scalps with SD. But anywho I do hope it works for you.


LilMissSunshine5 said:
silenttullip- God bless your heart! Your suggestions are saving my life :lol: I have been having a bad flare for 2 weeks & scratching my head up :nono: It is driving me insane & I hope I don't have a set back bc I am damaging my scalp SMH I am breaking my "no-buy" challenge to grab the things you suggested bc I am pretty miserable :cry3:
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Nix08 I'm sorry girl I hope u feel betta though but I'm glad it was just a dream
 
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Nix08 said:
So I woke up this morning feeling very agitated:perplexed...Why you ask?? I had a dream.... that DH cut my hair off while I slept. I got up and was running my hand through my hair and realized something was off...ran to the mirror and saw that it was significantly shorter:blush:. I was so confused, I didn't understand what happened. I ask him and he had 'a look' on his face and said I needed it:smirk: I tried to keep it together but then just bawled and bawled:cry: :cry: :cry:!

ETA: Just to clarify I was not crying when I woke up...I'm not that extra:giggle:
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Girrrrrrl I'm glad it was a dream. I don't wanna have to hem ya hubby up for touching that pretty hair lol
 
I forgot about this dream...off to have a word with hubby just in case my dream was a foreshadowing of sorts:grin:
 
What Is The Waist Length Class Of 2013 Doing To Stop Breakage?
It Looks Like My Ends Are Breaking Off A Little Too Much:perplexed. I'm At The Point To Where I Want To Cut.

A Little About My Hair; I'm Natural, No Heat (Ever), And My Protective Style Is A Pony Tail.

Any Advice?
 
Breakage - in no order:

Mizani H20

1 egg in your DC

Henna - sans any lemon/acv

focus on moisture

go hard on ceramides
 
shampooed with my new shampoo, trying to calm down this itchy scalp - boy it made it so dry. I didn't DC - never DC when you use a active rich shampoo unless its a companion conditioner.

Used QB CTDG, layered with my oil and layered that w/JBCO. After 1 1/2 hours of smoothing, and finger detangling my hair was back.

I'm not sure how I'm going to handle this new product yet as I had oiled my hair w/JBCO before I washed. I think I'm going to add it to a small applicator bottle and dilute it. I'll also wash in braids.

off to take my vits and go to bed.
 
Last night I tried to write this but I fell asleep in the computer :lachen: :lachen: I did a bhringraj treatment and then I decided to do a cassia treatment and left it on over night. I know I am staying away from henna all month but I still want the thickness and shine. First time I did this and really I can not say that I see what I see once I rinse the henna. I don't think there is anything that can beat henna when it comes to shine. It is really a shame that I stay on here all night until I just drop on the computer in my lap :nono:
 
RarityFluttershy said:
What Is The Waist Length Class Of 2013 Doing To Stop Breakage?
It Looks Like My Ends Are Breaking Off A Little Too Much:perplexed. I'm At The Point To Where I Want To Cut.

A Little About My Hair; I'm Natural, No Heat (Ever), And My Protective Style Is A Pony Tail.

Any Advice?
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you know I have been doing great with castor oil. I use hairveda whipped creme ends hydration and jamaican black castor oil and I have no problems but when I wear a ponytail I make sure I plait it and put ponytail holders down it and one on the end.
 
Pincurls are the bizness!!! I tried them and I'm very happy....I only did the first one the way I had intended but the rest came out nice still. At 10wks post I don't have that big hair that I'm not into. Happily stretching this relaxer again:grin:
 
Clarified with Chagrin Valley Rosemary Mint, Conditioned with Vo5 Strengthening, ACV Rinse... HS14in1, WSB, & Dax then detangled and braided up. Hopefully all is well.
I'm loving this reggie so far.
 
hair is still moisturized from yesterday. I think I'm going to leave the flat twists in for the rest of the week. Maybe I'll spray some aloe and baggie a bit today.
 
Has anyone been having trouble with mid-shaft splits along the length of their hair. Does anyone know what causes them or how to prevent them?
I don't know what I am doing wrong. I rarely get split ends but now I am noticing these splits along the length of my hair and it is discouraging because when the hair breaks off it will take length along with it. :(
 
Got a new book yesterday on old Chinese beauty secrets. It looked very interesting on my first read. I'm going to track down some of the herbs and give the rinses a go.

I'm getting to that meh stage of my hair. I'm certainly glad the itching has completely gone away. I was about to go the derma on that one. But I'm considering going to a weekly schedule (will never happen). I guess I wish I could do a weekly.
 
I take it for my hormones but I too have seen others take it for their hair. I need to look that up.
 
Nourish nails, scalp, and hair:

The rich stores of essential fatty acids in evening primrose oil not only prevent nails from cracking but also help to keep them generally healthy. In addition, the essential fatty acids nourish the scalp, making the supplement potentially valuable in treating a variety of hair problems.

-from herbalwisdom.com

I'd assume since it has such success w/hormonal issues it would also help w/hair.
 
I am taking a Multi-vitamin and Biotin. I saw the Biotin at the store yesterday for $3, so why not. I just hope I really take it instead of it sitting in my bag. :ohwell:

I will probably pick up some calcium this weekend. I ran out.
 
So, I've discovered pincurls...they give me the EXACT hair I want:yep: I am so in love:love: There has been an extra pep in my step and no mirror has passed me by:giggle:
 
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