Your Best LHCF Secrets in one thread...

[Whit]

--Little or no manipulation
--MTG and Biotin
--Protective Styles

 

[leleepop]

Stretching relaxers
sealing moisture

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

*consistency.
*Balance btwn: Protein every 6wks/Moisture DC 2x's a wk.
*Stretching relaxers.

 

[nfynit_812]

1. CW instead of 'pooing

2. using cheapie conditioners

3. Stretching relaxers

 

[KiniKakes]

--No manipulation/protective styles daily
--Keep ends moisturized
--MTG at least 3x a week (without washing out)

 

[frankie]

Stretch Relaxers
Co-washes
Slick back into a wet bun (airdry) as signature look, scarf smoothes as it dries

 

[atrinibeauty]

--No manipulation/protective styles daily
--Keep ends moisturized
--MTG at least 3x a week (without washing out)

Kinikakes-
ot your hair is slammin mami!!

 

[Candy_C]

• trim split ends as you see them
• apply moisturizers and grease when hair is damp
• always use a leave in conditioner
• dont over do the moisturizing, once every few days is fine if you protect your ends..too much causes build-up and breakage
• stick to the routine that works..curiousity killed the cat!
• water is a good alternative to gel when a moisturizer is used ontop
• amla oil is excellent if you want to keep your permed hair dark
• less heat = more length
• biotin-b50-multi and flax give you excellent growth

 

[hairlover]

No heat
Keeping my hair and ends moisturized
Stretching my relaxers

same here, this is a great thread.

 

[macherieamour]

In additon to everything already mentioned, these have helped me

1) The cleaner the part, the better the style

Super clean parts while styling will make the style look uniform and consistent

2) Misting hair with a spray bottle filled with water and leave-in ( and a mix of oils, if u like) before going to bed helps keeps the hair moisturized

3) Keracare Dry and Itchy Scalp Conditioner on the scalp for a few minuts while conditioning eliminated my dandruff and dry, itchy scalp

4) For those opting for a low-heat rather than a no-heat regimen, rollersetting is a great option.

5) For those that find that protein treatments mak their hair hard, try using an herbal protein like ORS Mayo or AUbrey GPB on dry unwashed hair and cover with a steaming hot towel. Then shampoo and condition with a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. This leaves my hair soft, strong yet not weighed down

 

[caribeandiva]

shampoo twice a week
deep conditioning twice a week
widest tooth combs i can find to use

 

[Mahalialee4]

1.make my own sulphur oil mix with rich moisturizing oils and apply 3-4x week then follow up with the whole head plastic baggie thingy.
2. customize my deep conditioners with some "ancient secret secrets." You would not believe my combo!!! lololol!!! shockachaka!!!!
3.no combing of dry hair or brushing through my hair and protective styling. bonjour

 

[trinigul]

1. who needs shampoo? cheap conditioner + baking soda is all i need!
2. water! water! water!
3. exercise

on the DL - mtg & mn

 

[amorette]

1. castor oil all over my hair but especially the ends
2. vitamins, msm, biotin, omega 3 fatty acids, evening primrose oil
3. 1 gallon or more of water every day when i first wake up cleanses my colon and hydrates me.

 

[CLASSYEBONYGIRL]

* No combing
* Deep conditioning once a week
* clarifying once a week
* stretching relaxers
* washing daily
* applying styling products to wet hair
* airdrying
* taking vitamins and eating healthy
* using a silk/satin scarf or pillow case
* try to maintain a balance between moisture and protein
* none to little heat
* using kitchen products in your hair/hair products (honey, olive oil, molasses, eggs, mayonaise, ACV, baking soda, lime)
* for your curls to pop you should apply styling aids then shake hair with head down
* always use a carrier oil to seal in moisture
* protective styling near touchups
* trimming ends when necessary
* Garlic shampoo, Porosity control, indian oils and dominican conditioners

 

[sakpase32]

-Deep conditioning weekly along with a potein treatment
-Daily moisturizer
-Shampoo twice a week

 

[Victorian]

1. Don't slack -- be patient and consistent
2. Your comb can't untie a knot, but your fingers can
3. Balanced hair requires quality, balanced (J/A/S/O/N) products

 

[TrulyBlessed]

-protective styling = growth retention
-washing and twisting every 2-3 weeks instead of once a week (yes sir, who would've thought)
-deep condition on dry hair for 1-2 hrs w/ Lekair Cholesterol before pooing
-use Elucence for poo and Elucence con as leave-in
-condition w/ GPB or DDTA
-clarify with elucence poo mixed w/ a little baking soda
-spritz with Kemi Condt Spray daily or every other day
-use Kids Organic Shea or Elasta mango butter for ends and for twisting
-sleep with satin scarf
-wash in sections
-detangle with Denman (D-4) under streaming water and K-Cutter out of shower
-taking Chlorella and MSM
-plenty of water

 

[Ms Red]

1. Take a break from chemicals and heat for a while. Your hair will thank you.

2. Water is your hair's new best friend. Use it all the time!

3. Stay away from: mineral oil, petroleum and Luster's Pink Oil!!!

 

[KiniKakes]

--No manipulation/protective styles daily
--Keep ends moisturized
--MTG at least 3x a week (without washing out)

Thanks girl.... but thats not my hair in the siggy pic. Thats my hair plus 3 tracks sewn in.

 

[Desert Skye]

1. Sleep with a satin cap or pillow case
2.Flaxseed oil and lots of water
3.Oils for moisture

 

[ekomba]

1. protective styles that avoid hair manipulation (braids, buns, hair up or covered baggy method)
2. no heat and no poo
3.healthy diet,lots of water,topical aids,vitamins and hair oils (wgo,gueye)