faithVA
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Is it moisturizing? or is it more clarifying?
Wash And Go, To Grow And To Dazzle 2020 Challenge
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faithVA
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I got my shampoo brushes. I also stopped at Ulta to get my conditioners. Got home and checked the content of the bottles. The Pureology is half full. The bottle is small enough as it is. Now I have to make the drive to take it back 
Fortunately, I wasn't planning on using it soon and I have 2 others to try first.
Fortunately, I wasn't planning on using it soon and I have 2 others to try first.
Nightingale
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@faithVA is right. The lather from the hairbath is very creamy. It cleanses well enough for me as a moisturizing shampoo though.
faithVA
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I wanted to love it because people raved about it. I'm finding that my hair doesn't like creamy or thick. I'm having to rethink my product qualifications. Maybe my strands are fine and not normal like I was thinking.
Bette Davis Eyes
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To me. More clarifying. @faithVA I used it when I want to get heavy products out.
faithVA
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Yes and it is only a 1 1/2 oz bottle
I wouldn't even get one use out of it. 
Go for the early morning reset. You will go to your brunch super cute with fresh hair.
oneastrocurlie
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I wish I would have bought up the Elucence shampoo before they went out of business.
faithVA
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Me too. I wish I had known they were going out of business. Somehow I missed that.
GettingKinky
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That’s good to know. I don’t have it yet I still have a ton of Elucence shampoo left.
toaster
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Okay my hair wash plan for tomorrow:
shampoo with carols daughter wash day delight
Condition with briogeo curl charisma conditioner
Style with uncle funky’s curly magic in the shower. I’ll apply the conditioner to each section and then put in 2 twists, so I should exit the shower with 6 twists.
Outside of the shower I’ll apply earthtones max gel
Bonnet dryer for 60 minutes
I usually do all of the styling in the shower, but thinking about how Abena tried it and the experiences in this thread, I want to try styling out of the shower. Only thing that makes me nervous is my back getting sticky.
shampoo with carols daughter wash day delight
Condition with briogeo curl charisma conditioner
Style with uncle funky’s curly magic in the shower. I’ll apply the conditioner to each section and then put in 2 twists, so I should exit the shower with 6 twists.
Outside of the shower I’ll apply earthtones max gel
Bonnet dryer for 60 minutes
I usually do all of the styling in the shower, but thinking about how Abena tried it and the experiences in this thread, I want to try styling out of the shower. Only thing that makes me nervous is my back getting sticky.
Thanks for confirming what is being said. If anything, it’s cuts down on the drying time. Lol I’m too lazy for twist outs though.
I’m starting to understand that. It seems to be more about understanding the foundations of how and why.
I got a little to happy when my mom made a run to Target. I grabbed the UFD and a few items from the Doux. I’m done buying products. I’m going to experiment now and practice my technique. I even purchased a 3 row styling comb.
I remember in the past Carol’s daughter had some Rose water set and it was super light weight. It almost felt like I had no hair on my head. I’m not sure if it the same as the cactus rose water. It been about 6 years since I had the one I’m talking about.I was thinking about you and the Deva Decadence. And I was thinking I probably liked it because it was light. It is the only conditioner that I know of that semi works on my hair. I never put two and two together. I'm going to get the Deva conditioner that is even lighter than the Decadence to see how it works. You are making me push the Check out button
I appreciate the thought. It probably costs more to ship it to me than what it is worth
The regular Deva line is pretty light too, but that’s been some years also since I tried it.
I think Glasses mentioned it in a 10Q or live that she is testing products. She hasn’t given her opinions nor named the products that she is testing. I can’t remember if she mentioned Ecoslay in passing.
Soon there will be an addendum to the Wash Your D*** Hair ebook instead of an edit. I’m guessing new products will be added to the okay to use list.
I like the hydrating hair bath. It’s more moisturizing and heavy than the Mielle shampoo. Same for the conditioner yet my hair and scalp felt clean.
Where are you all finding the Bekura? Last I checked, it was out of stock. Pretty much the whole line was out of stock.
Since I have procured the infamous UFD, I’m going to try an official black girl curls approved wash and go sometime today.
Can we talk about short hair cuts? How easy is it to grow out a taper? I want cute hair yet I want to grow it long.
I kinda like my second day hair and beyond because my sides are flattened to my head. It looks like I have more of a style instead of being so round. This is 4th day hair because I’m being lazy. You see what I mean about the sides?
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By the way, I was testing out clothing and lipstick colors for diy seasonal color analysis. I was trying to see if I were bright and warm vs bright and cool. Surprisingly, I’m cool toned. Hmm, I didn’t see that one coming.
Can we talk about short hair cuts? How easy is it to grow out a taper? I want cute hair yet I want to grow it long.
I kinda like my second day hair and beyond because my sides are flattened to my head. It looks like I have more of a style instead of being so round. This is 4th day hair because I’m being lazy. You see what I mean about the sides?
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By the way, I was testing out clothing and lipstick colors for diy seasonal color analysis. I was trying to see if I were bright and warm vs bright and cool. Surprisingly, I’m cool toned. Hmm, I didn’t see that one coming.
Bette Davis Eyes
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Check Hattache. I have a stash though @DVAntDany
toaster
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I did my hair!! Woo! I quite enjoyed applying the uncle funky’s curly magic in the shower and applying the earthtones gel out of the shower. I applied the curly magic and twisted my hair into 9 twists. Took each twist down at the vanity, split it into 2, and applied the earthtones gel. I think it might apply more smoothly out of the shower and not on soaking wet hair!
I’ll be under the dryer until it’s time for me to get ready for brunch.
I’ll be under the dryer until it’s time for me to get ready for brunch.
faithVA
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I know you are glad you got that out of the way.I didn't know you twisted up your hair. That is interesting to know. I have started rolling my hair a bit while it is wet. Since you twist, I'm going to try this again and see if it works better.
Enjoy your brunch.
toaster
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This is my first time trying the twist method! I know embrace natural beauty twists her hair with her base gel, air dries for a few hours, and then goes in with her topper.
I didn't know you twisted up your hair. That is interesting to know. I have started rolling my hair a bit while it is wet. Since you twist, I'm going to try this again and see if it works better.
Enjoy your brunch.
I might try that when/if my hair gets super long, but for now I just twisted today, got out of the shower and immediately applied my topper.
If my hair looks good, this will be my new method because at the very least it saves water from running the shower too long.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
when i didnt know how to up my moisture in my hair.
I would dry twist my hair with kccc, and then wet the twists. Then unravel and shake. Voila. Instant curls.
I would dry twist my hair with kccc, and then wet the twists. Then unravel and shake. Voila. Instant curls.
sunshinebeautiful
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I joined See Some Curls so I could digest athe ins and outs of the A's perspective/technique. I'm actually glad I did. A couple of lightbulbs went off for me:
The idea of a spectrum of shampoos was super interesting. That never occurred to me and then choosing specifically for your needs - or even the idea that you can use different shampoos on the same wash day. In one of the videos Aishia uses an all-purpose shampoo then follows up with a moisturizing one. Interesting. Her shampooing technique seems similar to Rhonda's of HydraBar. Aishia uses her fingers to scrub and make sure the scalp is clean. Rhonda uses the shampoo brush and says to concentrate on the scalp and focuses on keeping the hair detangled throughout the process. No big revelations there.
Aisha has way more hair than I do, but it was also interesting to see how much conditioner she used, and that she rewet again after applying the conditioner. I've never done that. Ditto to the gel application process. Applying gel then wetting and applying some more.
I guess the big a-ha was how much climate can influence which toppers to use. I live in South Florida. It's hot and humid year round, except for the10 days of "winter" every year. Once I hydrate and define, I also need a topper with anti-humectant properties to help keep water from the atmosphere out to add longevity to my style.
I went to Ulta today to look for some of the products recommended, just for the sake of curiosity. Didn't find them lol. But I did pick up a moisturizing shampoo. I stuck to the Matrix line I've been using it since starting my hydration/WnG process in January. I spotted 2 other Black girls in the store with beautiful curly, defined natural hair. I should have stalked to see which products they were buying
I picked up UFD from Target. I'm excited to try it.
The idea of a spectrum of shampoos was super interesting. That never occurred to me and then choosing specifically for your needs - or even the idea that you can use different shampoos on the same wash day. In one of the videos Aishia uses an all-purpose shampoo then follows up with a moisturizing one. Interesting. Her shampooing technique seems similar to Rhonda's of HydraBar. Aishia uses her fingers to scrub and make sure the scalp is clean. Rhonda uses the shampoo brush and says to concentrate on the scalp and focuses on keeping the hair detangled throughout the process. No big revelations there.
Aisha has way more hair than I do, but it was also interesting to see how much conditioner she used, and that she rewet again after applying the conditioner. I've never done that. Ditto to the gel application process. Applying gel then wetting and applying some more.
I guess the big a-ha was how much climate can influence which toppers to use. I live in South Florida. It's hot and humid year round, except for the10 days of "winter" every year. Once I hydrate and define, I also need a topper with anti-humectant properties to help keep water from the atmosphere out to add longevity to my style.
I went to Ulta today to look for some of the products recommended, just for the sake of curiosity. Didn't find them lol. But I did pick up a moisturizing shampoo. I stuck to the Matrix line I've been using it since starting my hydration/WnG process in January. I spotted 2 other Black girls in the store with beautiful curly, defined natural hair. I should have stalked to see which products they were buying
I picked up UFD from Target. I'm excited to try it.
GettingKinky
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@sunshinebeautiful The shampoo spectrum is definitely a revelation. I was starting to figure that out before I joined the digital salon, but Aeleise’s description really crystallizes the concept.
When I was in the salon Roni (another stylist) said that for your weekly wash you should always double shampoo. I’ve been following that recommendation (all purpose followed by moisturizing) and it’s been working well for me.
When I was in the salon Roni (another stylist) said that for your weekly wash you should always double shampoo. I’ve been following that recommendation (all purpose followed by moisturizing) and it’s been working well for me.
GettingKinky
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did you let the twists dry fully before unraveling? How long did that take?
GettingKinky
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I had one of my better sets yesterday. I took my time smoothing and raking and it I like the way it came out. I need to slow down and be patient like this every week.
It’s just hard to be patient when I get to that point
It’s just hard to be patient when I get to that point
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Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
did you let the twists dry fully before unraveling? How long did that take?
@GettingKinky depends on how deep you want the definition. You can dampen the hair and add a slight amount and twist tor 30-1 hr. Wet the hair slightly and shake. Or even smooth some over old twists and do the same thing.
@GettingKinky depends on how deep you want the definition. You can dampen the hair and add a slight amount and twist tor 30-1 hr. Wet the hair slightly and shake. Or even smooth some over old twists and do the same thing.
faithVA
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What were you looking for at Ulta that you didn't find?I joined See Some Curls so I could digest athe ins and outs of the A's perspective/technique. I'm actually glad I did. A couple of lightbulbs went off for me:
The idea of a spectrum of shampoos was super interesting. That never occurred to me and then choosing specifically for your needs - or even the idea that you can use different shampoos on the same wash day. In one of the videos Aishia uses an all-purpose shampoo then follows up with a moisturizing one. Interesting. Her shampooing technique seems similar to Rhonda's of HydraBar. Aishia uses her fingers to scrub and make sure the scalp is clean. Rhonda uses the shampoo brush and says to concentrate on the scalp and focuses on keeping the hair detangled throughout the process. No big revelations there.
Aisha has way more hair than I do, but it was also interesting to see how much conditioner she used, and that she rewet again after applying the conditioner. I've never done that. Ditto to the gel application process. Applying gel then wetting and applying some more.
I guess the big a-ha was how much climate can influence which toppers to use. I live in South Florida. It's hot and humid year round, except for the10 days of "winter" every year. Once I hydrate and define, I also need a topper with anti-humectant properties to help keep water from the atmosphere out to add longevity to my style.
I went to Ulta today to look for some of the products recommended, just for the sake of curiosity. Didn't find them lol. But I did pick up a moisturizing shampoo. I stuck to the Matrix line I've been using it since starting my hydration/WnG process in January. I spotted 2 other Black girls in the store with beautiful curly, defined natural hair. I should have stalked to see which products they were buying
I picked up UFD from Target. I'm excited to try it.
faithVA
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I took the shampoo back to Ulta. They didn't have any more and I definitely wasn't going to buy the big bottle. I will take that as a sign I didn't need it right now.
I did 10 miles outside on my bike. My hair didn't hold up well under my helmet. Let's see if I can make it until Tuesday. When cycling season starts, I'm going to have to revolve my reset days around my cycling. This is when I am going to miss my twist.
I did 10 miles outside on my bike. My hair didn't hold up well under my helmet. Let's see if I can make it until Tuesday. When cycling season starts, I'm going to have to revolve my reset days around my cycling. This is when I am going to miss my twist.
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