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SmilingElephant: My scalp itches like crazy when I flat iron!!
Waist Length 2013
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SmilingElephant
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MzSwift
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Length Check:
I'm in the process of converting my minis to cornrows.
My hand is at the top of my hip bone.
Two lines below my hair is when I will officially claim MBL.
My hair is severely shrunken due to WNGing in these mini braids.
Not NEARLY as much growth as I got last year between April and August. Here's why:
-I've used heat twice, once in April and once in June
-I can count on one hand the amount of times that I have properly DC'd
-I have worn my hair out A LOT in twists and twistouts. Now I know better.
Self-challenge to reach my goal:
-Get back to my weekly wash/protein/DC regi
-Use wigs and extensions (if necessary) to PS
I'm in the process of converting my minis to cornrows.
My hand is at the top of my hip bone.
Two lines below my hair is when I will officially claim MBL.
My hair is severely shrunken due to WNGing in these mini braids.
Not NEARLY as much growth as I got last year between April and August. Here's why:
-I've used heat twice, once in April and once in June
-I can count on one hand the amount of times that I have properly DC'd
-I have worn my hair out A LOT in twists and twistouts. Now I know better.
Self-challenge to reach my goal:
-Get back to my weekly wash/protein/DC regi
-Use wigs and extensions (if necessary) to PS
SmilingElephant
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MzSwift said:
But ma'am....are you MBL?? You still got awesome growth!
Im with you on the deep conditioning! Soon as i go back curly im gonna go back to DC every single week. I think i ended up dusting off half an inch...so im hovering over BSL...I have fairy knots
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Shadiyah
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hair4romheaven
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karenjoe
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i wouldn't mess with the protein right now. just dust your ends a little and deep conditioner with a moisturizing conditioner. i have no advice about Henna. i am scared of that too. i just use peremanent dyes with ammonia in them and just keep my hair moisturized.
I AGREE! you
you've come a long way dont risk it breaking off & having to cut your hair.
A lot of hair colors have great conditioners, some have a a pre color pack....
if you aren't using bleach you should be good to go...
good luck
I AGREE! you
you've come a long way dont risk it breaking off & having to cut your hair.
A lot of hair colors have great conditioners, some have a a pre color pack....
if you aren't using bleach you should be good to go...good luck
SmilingElephant
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I decided to end the straight hair saga today. My scalp is itching so bad that it aches all over. Next time I'll make an oil mix with peppermint oil to soothe the itchies.
I put a mix of protein deep conditioners on damp straight hair. Im letting it sit now. Haven't noticed any heat damage. Im gonna shampoo it out in the shower in a little bit. Need to eat breakfast now.
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I put a mix of protein deep conditioners on damp straight hair. Im letting it sit now. Haven't noticed any heat damage. Im gonna shampoo it out in the shower in a little bit. Need to eat breakfast now.
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SmilingElephant
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Finished shampooing and all that jazz....and yes...me and the shampoo did make out!
My scalp feels SO much better!! I want to know the real secret on how to get a straightening last more than 1 week. My scalp was itching so bad it felt like it had bruises on it!
...it's still a little tender. I just put my hair up in a clip for the day tho....i go to work tonite.
My scalp feels SO much better!! I want to know the real secret on how to get a straightening last more than 1 week. My scalp was itching so bad it felt like it had bruises on it!
...it's still a little tender. I just put my hair up in a clip for the day tho....i go to work tonite.
hair4romheaven
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Mzswift you look mbl to me. Kutgw!! Your hair looks great.
Smilingelephant making out with shampoo lol!! I know how you feel. My scalp looks forward to wash day. Were you putting anything in your hair while it was flat ironed?
I just oiled my edges w/ wgo. Will spray w/ avg later.
Smilingelephant making out with shampoo lol!! I know how you feel. My scalp looks forward to wash day. Were you putting anything in your hair while it was flat ironed?
I just oiled my edges w/ wgo. Will spray w/ avg later.
SmilingElephant
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Yeah...i was using the Curls Kuikui nut oil...whatever its called...that stuff smells SO nice! Smells like Fruit Punch. Mainly on the ends and length. As my edges started reverting...i started using Jam...my hair laughed at it.
I was doing all i could to keep my ends and length moisturized...i put some of my R&B moisturizer on the ends yesterday...that was nice
I feel so much cleaner now!
Shadiyah
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Finished shampooing and all that jazz....and yes...me and the shampoo did make out!
My scalp feels SO much better!! I want to know the real secret on how to get a straightening last more than 1 week. My scalp was itching so bad it felt like it had bruises on it!
SmilingElephant sorry sweetie your scalp is just like mines it likes to washed more often. same problem I was having with these mini twist my scalp was itching so bad. I remember when I use to wear mines straight I had to do my hair every 3 days.
SmilingElephant
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Shadiyah said:
It's SO aggravating!
i just got in my bed. My head is still sore. I think im gonna need to really nurture my scalp.Sent from my N860 using LHCF
MzSwift
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So I'm too lazy to go upstairs so I decided to do my hair with whatever was in the kitchen. I have not used sulfate poo in a long time but I did today. LoL
I washed with the V05 2-n-1 that I use in my dog's poo mix (don't judge me). Then I went back to my old school mix and slathered on some yogurt for protein and then made a honey+EVOO+salt mix. I used to love that as a moisturizing mix. I also added some bhringaraj powder to make a paste. I slathered that over the protein and covered with two grocery bags and a wool cap.
I'm just happy to get myself back into the habit of DCing weekly. I know it'll pay off.
Hope you ladies are doing well!
I washed with the V05 2-n-1 that I use in my dog's poo mix (don't judge me). Then I went back to my old school mix and slathered on some yogurt for protein and then made a honey+EVOO+salt mix. I used to love that as a moisturizing mix. I also added some bhringaraj powder to make a paste. I slathered that over the protein and covered with two grocery bags and a wool cap.
I'm just happy to get myself back into the habit of DCing weekly. I know it'll pay off.
Hope you ladies are doing well!
SmilingElephant
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MzSwift said:
Thanks!
it actually feels better today. I really didn't put anything on my scalp but i do have an oily scalp. So idk if it was a buildup of sebum? Even when i just scratched with my finger pads it would hurt later. :-(Sent from my N860 using LHCF
Shadiyah
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It's SO aggravating!
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SmilingElephant you know Iam always there girl not the same hair type but our scalps sure are.
your scalp will feel better real fast it will not take long. that is why co washing every day doesn't bother my hair or scalp it loves it.
and speaking of that I am about to get right back to that too. I love these mini twist but I am not trying to lose the nap of my hair over them. back there is getting knotted up because my hair just comes out back there in a day or so. so that hair is twisting up in each other and when I went to redo it tonight there were knots down my strands and I mean more than when I wash n go. I was able to get them out because I will go down each strand to untangle my hair until I just can't anymore.
I have a deep conditioner in it right now and I will be back to my routine of washing once a week and deep conditioning once a week. co washing just about everyday. it was nice having hair hang down my back for a min but I am over it lol
Shadiyah
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as much as I loved the mini twist I think they caused my hair to start shedding. my hair is just so funny I can not do what everyone else does and never could.
I got some new shea moisture products and I am trying the strengthening ones. I love the smell and I will tell you how it turns out.
I got some new shea moisture products and I am trying the strengthening ones. I love the smell and I will tell you how it turns out.
MzSwift
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Mini twists are the debil to my hair too! I experience A LOT of shedding, tangling and knotting and only had them in for a week! I have tried them 3 times and now I know that they aren't meant to be on my head.
Mini braids are different somehow. I can rinse/cowash them daily. I wanna try bigger box braids but my density is too thin for that to look well.
Mini braids are different somehow. I can rinse/cowash them daily. I wanna try bigger box braids but my density is too thin for that to look well.
virtuenow
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Why would twists cause your hair to shed? The shedding takes place at the root, so what does that have to do w/whether you twisted or braided your hair?? Unless you are pulling it out from the root when twisting. I really am curious to know if anyone knows the answer. ETA: Tangling and knotting makes sense. I guess perhaps you're saying, the shed hair is more evident in twists b/c they are allowed to tangle and knot into the hair; whereas braids will hold the shed hair into place until you take it down. So in essence, the hair isn't shedding more in twists, its just more apparent b/c of the loose nature of twists.
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ilong
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Length Check:
I'm in the process of converting my minis to cornrows.
My hand is at the top of my hip bone.
Two lines below my hair is when I will officially claim MBL.
My hair is severely shrunken due to WNGing in these mini braids.
Not NEARLY as much growth as I got last year between April and August. Here's why:
-I've used heat twice, once in April and once in June
-I can count on one hand the amount of times that I have properly DC'd
-I have worn my hair out A LOT in twists and twistouts. Now I know better.
Self-challenge to reach my goal:
-Get back to my weekly wash/protein/DC regi
-Use wigs and extensions (if necessary) to PS
MzSwift - awesome progress beautiful hair. Can you and NJoy come and grow my hair.
MzSwift
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virtuenow
For me, it's because I can't properly moisturize my hair like I can in mini braids. My twists come loose. And to properly moisturize them, I'd have to manipulate them more which would cause more to come loose.
It's not the twists themselves but, like I mentioned, the fact that I can water rinse them to restore moisture. So my moisture-protein balance is off. My hair sheds more when my balance is off. When I take them down, I have a lot more shed hair. I hope that makes sense.
@ilong
Thanks! It sure doesn't seem like much. I think I'm suffering from the hairnorexia that I've read about. LoL Stay in these challenges, you'll find that one tip that takes your retention to the next level!!
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Shadiyah
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You know all I loved the twist I had in but I have to tell you now that they are out I am having a time trying to get my curl pattern back in order. But I think I have to just stick to what I know and my main goal along with growing my hair I want beautiful curls.
So I will be going back to my co washing on a regular basis and see what happens from there, I have added some new products to my regimen, the Shea Moisture line and I want to see how that holds up but I am still with my Mixed Chicks and it seem like I need to get me another large container of their Deep Conditioner.
So I will be going back to my co washing on a regular basis and see what happens from there, I have added some new products to my regimen, the Shea Moisture line and I want to see how that holds up but I am still with my Mixed Chicks and it seem like I need to get me another large container of their Deep Conditioner.
Shadiyah
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OK I came in here to say why I will be away for a min but all of you are MIA.... I am in the process of moving back to Atlanta GA from Philadelphia so I have so much to pack before next week but I see I have not been missing anything lol wow yall come on this is not the time to get LAX...... when I get back in here I want to have something to read except my post..
LexaKing
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Sorry about being MIA, school has started back up but I know I need to do better with my updating...
Plus I have missed all of you!
I'm currently BSL right now and about 2-3 inches from my end of the year goal of MBL. I started spacing my length checks 2 months apart and my next one is mid November.
I have been good with M&Sing but I'm deff slacking on vitamins and bunning during the day, which are VERY important to do. So I'm gonna start working to do better in those areas
I hope everyone is having a good hair journey, I can't wait to see all the progress made!
Plus I have missed all of you!
I'm currently BSL right now and about 2-3 inches from my end of the year goal of MBL. I started spacing my length checks 2 months apart and my next one is mid November.
I have been good with M&Sing but I'm deff slacking on vitamins and bunning during the day, which are VERY important to do. So I'm gonna start working to do better in those areas
I hope everyone is having a good hair journey, I can't wait to see all the progress made!