Waistlength and Beyond – Names + Regimens!
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LadyPaniolo
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lol @smilingElephant^^^^^ cute
did i post in this thread already?<--
just in care i didnt: my reggie? jerri juice!nuff said
*oh and DC alll the time. sometimes 3times a week*
lol i dont think im going to be posting pics anytime soon. i did enough posting last month.
Wait, wait. What kind of jherri curl juice are you using? How do you use it? Do you think the glycerin (a key ingredient in j.c.j.) is what's helpful about it?
Also, how tall is everyone? I mean, I'm not hating, but I like to put things into perspective when I'm looking at WL hair. It's much easier for shorter people for obvious reasons. I'm 5'6" and a 4a. Anyone with WLH that is my height?
I'm 5'5" and 4a. I recently made WL
and will be posting pics sometime this week.Wait, wait. What kind of jherri curl juice are you using? How do you use it? Do you think the glycerin (a key ingredient in j.c.j.) is what's helpful about it?
I'm 5'5" and 4a. I recently made WL
Lady P,
There's a whole Juice thread. We're trying to get Adora to start a Juice challenge!
By the way, she's talking about Carefree Curl Gold.
LadyPaniolo
New Member
Thanks, tallnomad. I'm off to check this out. I tried to buy Carefree Curl at my BSS, but they didn't have it AND the rugged looking chick working there was more interested in clowning my natural hair than she was in stocking it 
(Who's clowning now? 
)
(Who's clowning now? )
Enyo
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I'm 5'5" and 4a. I recently made WL
You know ima stalk you now, right?
naturalgyrl5199
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This post is truly an inspiration...Thanks OP (Flower Hair)!
Lucia
Well-Known Member
Also, how tall is everyone? I mean, I'm not hating, but I like to put things into perspective when I'm looking at WL hair. It's much easier for shorter people for obvious reasons. I'm 5'6" and a 4a. Anyone with WLH that is my height?
I'm 5'9 so it's been a long journey esp. with the setbacks early on.
wyldcurlz
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2 questions:
1. my ends are dry and i'm noticing a few splits - any tips on how to care for dry ends? or how to prevent them? (i've just recently started moisturizing with QB amla & olive heavy cream & topping with coconut oil.) i'm annoyed because i'm growing in spurts (and in a U-shape) and the longest strands are so dry and frizzy that i'm going to have to cut them off and be stuck at that same length again.
2. any tips on hair and working out??? i know this is a frequent LHCF question/problem. just wondering how you waist length ladies deal with it? (how do i keep my hair as fresh as possible when its straightened...AND i'm working out?)
1. my ends are dry and i'm noticing a few splits - any tips on how to care for dry ends? or how to prevent them? (i've just recently started moisturizing with QB amla & olive heavy cream & topping with coconut oil.) i'm annoyed because i'm growing in spurts (and in a U-shape) and the longest strands are so dry and frizzy that i'm going to have to cut them off and be stuck at that same length again.
2. any tips on hair and working out??? i know this is a frequent LHCF question/problem. just wondering how you waist length ladies deal with it? (how do i keep my hair as fresh as possible when its straightened...AND i'm working out?)
FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
1. I think protective styling is good for hair that is prone to dry ends. As well as no brushing... I think the moisturizing routine you have sounds great!
2. I just put my hair up and work out. I rarely do cardio though, so I never get soaking sweaty. I hope someone else can help you regarding the straightened hair.
wyldcurlz
Well-Known Member
Thanks Flower!!! i have this thing about me & buns (for some reason, when i think of protective styles, i think of buns.) i look horrible in them and i can't seem to come up with one that looks cute on me. i'll keep up with the moisture routine - hopefully that works, i'm soooo tired of having bBSL setbacks, but it looks like i'm going to have to go in for a good trim.
i'm so sad because i'm sitting here with gorgeously curled, wavy hair that took an hour to style and i know that in 8 hours it'll be ruined by a hardcore, interval cardio workout. ugh! you're lucky to not get sweaty! maybe i should look into sabino moisture block? thanks again!
MsKibibi
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Here is my winter regimen. I wear a wig when it snows, to protect my hair and try a new hairstyle.
Wash Schedule:
• Frequency - I wash my hair every two weeks (or once a week if my scalp gets itchy).
• Cornrow Removal - I unbraid each cornrow and thoroughly comb out all of the shedded hair. If you do not remove the shedded hair before you wash, your hair will get tangled and matted.
• Shampoo - I shampoo three times. First, with diluted clarifying shampoo. Then twice with diluted moisturizing shampoo.
• Deep Condition - To save time, I mix my reconstructor and deep conditioner together. I apply and comb the mix through my hair, then deep condition under my hair steamer for 40 minutes.
• Leave-in Conditioner - I use a liquid and creamy leave-in and comb them through my hair.
• Drying Technique - I let my hair air dry hanging down, with a silk scarf wrapped around my neck.
• Edges - I apply a heat protectant and flat iron the hair I leave out. Although I have a lace front wig, I use it like an instant weave. For me, this looks more natural than having the wig sit on my forehead.
Daily Care:
• I remove the wig at night and spray the cornrows with braid spray mixed with Infusium 23 leave-in. I seal with either coconut oil or castor oil.
• I comb the wig daily to remove tangles. I do not apply any product to the wig.
Also, I'm 5' 4 1/2" (yes I claim the 1/2"
)
Wash Schedule:
• Frequency - I wash my hair every two weeks (or once a week if my scalp gets itchy).
• Cornrow Removal - I unbraid each cornrow and thoroughly comb out all of the shedded hair. If you do not remove the shedded hair before you wash, your hair will get tangled and matted.
• Shampoo - I shampoo three times. First, with diluted clarifying shampoo. Then twice with diluted moisturizing shampoo.
• Deep Condition - To save time, I mix my reconstructor and deep conditioner together. I apply and comb the mix through my hair, then deep condition under my hair steamer for 40 minutes.
• Leave-in Conditioner - I use a liquid and creamy leave-in and comb them through my hair.
• Drying Technique - I let my hair air dry hanging down, with a silk scarf wrapped around my neck.
• Edges - I apply a heat protectant and flat iron the hair I leave out. Although I have a lace front wig, I use it like an instant weave. For me, this looks more natural than having the wig sit on my forehead.
Daily Care:
• I remove the wig at night and spray the cornrows with braid spray mixed with Infusium 23 leave-in. I seal with either coconut oil or castor oil.
• I comb the wig daily to remove tangles. I do not apply any product to the wig.
Also, I'm 5' 4 1/2" (yes I claim the 1/2"
)
FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
Thank you MsKibibi
I'm around your height too!
I'm around your height too!
aa9746
New Member
Yeah I am interested in hearing more from the newly WL ladies and even updates with there winter reggies
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Umm Ebraheem
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FlowerHair
Reclaiming my time
Waistlength ladies, please post your regimens.
There are soooo many of us now!!! When I first came to this site there were almost none.
There are soooo many of us now!!! When I first came to this site there were almost none.
Ok, well I'll bite. I'm a 4a/3c/4b natural with very tight coils; I have very fine strands but I have a lot of hair. I'm one of the wsl alums of 2010. My reggie is as follows:
Shampooing: I wash my hair once a week, although now that it's longer I'm trying to stretch it to two weeks because it takes forever. I divide my hair into 4-6 braids and shampoo. I use either Nexxus Therappe (primary) or Nioxin #5. I like to switch up my shampoos and conditioners.
Conditioning: Every wash day for me is a dc day. My fave conditioners are Nexxus Humectress (primary), Nioxin #5, Goldwell Kerasilk, Nexxus Humectress Deep Conditioner and Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Hair mask (which acts like a protein conditioner, I use it about once every 2 months). Like with the shampoos I rotate them, only using one at a time though. I apply to the braids, put on a shower cap and let it sit for a couple hours. Occasionally I'll put a towel on my head to increase the heat but most of the time I just let it sit. Then I wash it out.
The rest of my process depends on how I style my hair. My go to style is 2 strand twists. My second is straightening. I rarely do twists out or braid outs because my hair gets so tangled.
If I twist my hair...
Detangling: Working through one section at a time, I apply a dab of Humectress to the hair and then olive oil or some other type of oil. I comb the hair out first with a wide toothed comb or pick. Then (and this is a must for my hair) I use my denman brush to remove all shed hairs. This cuts down on future tangles. Then I twist hair back up again. I do this for all sections. Then I twist hair.
If I straighten...
Detangling: I still move through the hair in sections, but I only use a heat protectant. Right now I'm using Nioxin Bliss Thermal Protector. Once I comb through all the sections, I part my hair down the middle and form two buns, like Princess Leah. I wear my hair like this for a day or two.
Styling: After a day or two my hair has had a chance to dry stretched. I use the diffuser on any parts of the hair that still feel moist. Then I use the comb chasing method to straighten. 2 passes at 360 degrees using a Sedu. This method doesn't currently give me the straightest results, however I hate blowdrying my hair because it's so fine that it noticeably breaks off more. But next time I do straighten I'm going to try blowdrying the roots after I've already straightened the hair and see how that works.
Other lessons learned on the journey:
Patience is the most important ingredient in a healthy hair journey.
Taking accurate length checks helps a lot to see progress, not get discouraged and to stay optimistic.
Stylist do not know how to "trim" hair. I will never let a stylist cut my hair ever again unless I really want a specific cut.
Shed hair is a sign of health. Don't be afraid of that ball of hair that's left after you comb unless it actually has split ends.
For the new naturals, when you get the urge to relax, or for those of you that get the urge to cut 1) remember that your hair won't be any long a year from now because you relaxed/cut it [I don't know why but this mentalilty always worked for me] and 2) put your hair away, wig, weave, braids. You may find out as many people have on this board, that long hair is not for you. But you know, you'll never know if you keep cutting your hair. Give yourself the opportunity to find that out by committing to the long haul and being patient.
So if you made it this far through my post, my apologies for the length but I wanted to be detailed. This is actually a really simple regimen. Hope it helps. And of course, good, good luck with your hair journey.
Shampooing: I wash my hair once a week, although now that it's longer I'm trying to stretch it to two weeks because it takes forever. I divide my hair into 4-6 braids and shampoo. I use either Nexxus Therappe (primary) or Nioxin #5. I like to switch up my shampoos and conditioners.
Conditioning: Every wash day for me is a dc day. My fave conditioners are Nexxus Humectress (primary), Nioxin #5, Goldwell Kerasilk, Nexxus Humectress Deep Conditioner and Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Hair mask (which acts like a protein conditioner, I use it about once every 2 months). Like with the shampoos I rotate them, only using one at a time though. I apply to the braids, put on a shower cap and let it sit for a couple hours. Occasionally I'll put a towel on my head to increase the heat but most of the time I just let it sit. Then I wash it out.
The rest of my process depends on how I style my hair. My go to style is 2 strand twists. My second is straightening. I rarely do twists out or braid outs because my hair gets so tangled.
If I twist my hair...
Detangling: Working through one section at a time, I apply a dab of Humectress to the hair and then olive oil or some other type of oil. I comb the hair out first with a wide toothed comb or pick. Then (and this is a must for my hair) I use my denman brush to remove all shed hairs. This cuts down on future tangles. Then I twist hair back up again. I do this for all sections. Then I twist hair.
If I straighten...
Detangling: I still move through the hair in sections, but I only use a heat protectant. Right now I'm using Nioxin Bliss Thermal Protector. Once I comb through all the sections, I part my hair down the middle and form two buns, like Princess Leah. I wear my hair like this for a day or two.
Styling: After a day or two my hair has had a chance to dry stretched. I use the diffuser on any parts of the hair that still feel moist. Then I use the comb chasing method to straighten. 2 passes at 360 degrees using a Sedu. This method doesn't currently give me the straightest results, however I hate blowdrying my hair because it's so fine that it noticeably breaks off more. But next time I do straighten I'm going to try blowdrying the roots after I've already straightened the hair and see how that works.
Other lessons learned on the journey:
Patience is the most important ingredient in a healthy hair journey.
Taking accurate length checks helps a lot to see progress, not get discouraged and to stay optimistic.
Stylist do not know how to "trim" hair. I will never let a stylist cut my hair ever again unless I really want a specific cut.
Shed hair is a sign of health. Don't be afraid of that ball of hair that's left after you comb unless it actually has split ends.
For the new naturals, when you get the urge to relax, or for those of you that get the urge to cut 1) remember that your hair won't be any long a year from now because you relaxed/cut it [I don't know why but this mentalilty always worked for me] and 2) put your hair away, wig, weave, braids. You may find out as many people have on this board, that long hair is not for you. But you know, you'll never know if you keep cutting your hair. Give yourself the opportunity to find that out by committing to the long haul and being patient.
So if you made it this far through my post, my apologies for the length but I wanted to be detailed. This is actually a really simple regimen. Hope it helps. And of course, good, good luck with your hair journey.
Lucia
Well-Known Member
Check your hair at the end of each day with your regimen the way it is now and see if your ends are moist oiled or slightly moist or oiled. If they are dry at the end of each day then you should up your moisture factor. HTH
aa9746
New Member
Hi, I am new to this site and very perplexed. I've been wearing braids for over 5 yrs and my hair is destroyed. I have finally decided that 2011 is my year of stop being embarrassed and running back to get braids and paying over 200 dollars for something that is destroying my hair. I took my braids out two days ago, and had a hair appt to get rebraided. After looking at my used to be shoulder lenth hair that is paper thin and severely damaged. I went and got a lace wig, which I am nervous about wearing to work tomorrow. I really want a regimen and want my own hair to grow...please help!
aa9746
New Member
I keep my hair braided underneath. While in my braids I wash and condition weekly. Moisturize and seal daily. I don't use the glue, tape, or combs. I take off my wig as soon as I get home from work. I'm in the wig challenge, you can get a lot more tips and help here: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/ha...w-discussion/511771-wig-challenge-2011-a.html
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