Thanks! I used to sit under the dryer for an hour but that was killing me, so I cut it to 45 minutes.
What do you do with your hair when you’re working out?
If I’m doing weight training where I’ll be on my yoga mat for my ab exercises I just wear my buff that I sleep in, as a headband. I let my curls hang out of the back.
I just watched her live and took some notes especially on how she had her client shake her head. I’m planning to re-watch the current videos and take notes on them as well.
My only hair related BF/CM purchase was a buff. Ive been suffering from FOMO since but I’m ultimately glad I didn’t spend more.
I just came out of my 2wk old flat twists & I was sorely tempted to keep the twist-out because it was truly cutebut my scalp was crying (and my ends were dryyyyyy).
I used the CD Black Vanilla shampoo after soaking & rinsing my hair, no prepoo product. The longer I wet it, the more shed hairs came out. There weren’t any snags and as my curls reformed, I was still able to run my fingers through, root to tip. The shampoo seemed to change that but not by a lot.
I deep conditioned with Crece Pelo for about 20 minutes, detangled & rinsed.
I tried using the UFD in bigger sections, with frequent misting & squishing it in... I still probably use more than I should.
Since I’m trying to use up my stash, I tried the Aussie Instant Freeze gel as a topper. Squeezed into my hands, emulsified, and applied on top of UFD in each section with praying hands... so far, I like the results so we’ll see how it turns out. I know it’s probably not an “approved” gel but I bought it and I’m not going to waste my money.
I’ll post a pic some point over the weekend
I don't sleep in mine but it isn't as hot as I thought it would be. I honestly forget I have it on at times. I will wear it out and forget to take it off when I get home.
I think I’ll order one and try it out. If it’s too hot for sleeping I can wear it when I walk my dog in the morning.
UFD is Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic gel. Crece Pelo is a Dominican deep conditioner; I don’t remember when I started using it but it’s always been a favorite DC of mine. It’s thick & effective; it takes a bit of work to rinse out if I use too much.
as i'm not part of this challenge, i hesitate to post here (except that question was burning on my mindUFD is Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly Magic gel. Crece Pelo is a Dominican deep conditioner; I don’t remember when I started using it but it’s always been a favorite DC of mine. It’s thick & effective; it takes a bit of work to rinse out if I use too much.
“No real styling skills” is exactly why I’m about wash and go’s
I recently got a curly cut. That is the one single thing I did that made a HUGE difference in how my hair behaves, looks & feels.
I think @toaster told me about one of the first things I changed that made a difference in how my hair felt & behaved: actually soaking my hair before washing, just letting the water run into and through my hair. I don’t have a time limit, I just do it til I feel water dripping from everywhere (my hair is hi-porosity so water just gets sucked up at first) & I’m ready to move on.
So far as actual styling:
No leave-in, I’m heavy-handed with gel even though I try not to, and I rake instead of shingle. (I’d like to try shingling once but I think it would take forever) Then I follow my gel with mousse/foam.
The ladies in this thread have been extremely helpful, knowledgeable and supportive! @bzb1990 what are you currently doing for your wng?
)My fav combos are:
Share pics after. I’m sure it will look great!
I will! My mom told me last night to take before and after pictures “from the front, both sides, and the back” so I’ll share those!
