Inspired by Sylver2 -- The Long-Term Stretch Challenge
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SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
Hi Bluetopia,
You would use you PC after your DC and you should not have to cowash after your DC. May I ask why do you cowash after your DC? I used to do it too and someone asked me that same question and I couldnt answer it.
You would use you PC after your DC and you should not have to cowash after your DC. May I ask why do you cowash after your DC? I used to do it too and someone asked me that same question and I couldnt answer it.
goodmorningruby
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Don't remember why i was hesitant before but you've sold me on porosity control! Three days post relaxer and im baggying constantly and moisturizing 2-3 times a day due to dryness. Clarifying definitely didn't help in the past so hopefully porosity is the missing link. Thanks for the review!
i often dc on dry hair...i apply my jbco and dc, steam my hair for 30 minutes using the towel method, and then cowash and apply my leave in.
where would i introduce the pc?should i cowash with it or use it to rinse out my dc and then cowash as usual?
how do you use it?
apologies for all the questions but i like to keep my wash days simple and want to make sure im using this product correctly.
To the bolded: I would personally put the PC in between the cowash and leave-in, but that's where you'll have to do some experimenting.
People use PC in a variety of ways, but from what I have gathered it's mostly used as "final step". Porosity control conditioner is meant to lower/correct the pH of the hair and aids in closing the cuticles so I like to use it right after I rinse out my DC. I use it as directed, only leaving it on for about a minute or two and then rinse with cold water. This way I have closed the cuticles and have sealed in the moisture that I just put into my hair with the deep conditioner. After that I proceed with moisturizing/leave-in's and styling. I use it once a week (after every wash) with no difficulty. The shine is great and if I skip a day or a few days of moisturizing I don't feel bad, because the hair actually still feels moist from the deep conditioner. I never thought that was possible for me with the chronic dryness, but this changed with the PC.
I have mixed PC in with my DC and pre-poos before on rare occasion with no problem and others have reported doing the same with "enhanced" performance from the deep conditioner. And the slip is amazing this way. I read some people were leaving the PC on the hair for far too long and misusing it and that resulted in really bad tangles so this product should be used as directed, but what it really comes down to is what works for you and your hair.
You can also use PC to protect previously chemically treated hair if you ever decide to become a self-relaxer, since the pH is so low. Not to mention that it's supposed to give better, more "predictable", even results with any chemical service.
Here is the link to the thread about how others are using it:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=364607
goodmorningruby
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I do agree with this. Which is why if the issue is porosity, and it is corrected or improved, the co-wash can be entirely eliminated.
Bluetopia
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SouthernStunner, that's a great question/point...
For me here's my thinking...
Because of my chronic dryness....usually when my hair is wet it's a tangled, dry mess. So when i would co-wash and then dc by the time i got to the dc i felt so demoralized and my hair was such a mess that i'd rush through that step and doubted if the distribution was even (i was just attempting to slap something with slip in my hair before the knots got worse)
then i learned on here that a lot of folks d.c on dry hair and make it their first step rather than their last....
so i was like :scratchch maybe i should do that too...just switch the order....that way i can apply the deep conditioner in evenly and thoroughly, steam it like i normally would...and then just cowash afterwards.
now as for why i kept the cowash step and didn't just d.c?
I've always been taught that when you put something in your dry hair...you wash it out and shampoo it afterwards to make sure there isn't any product build up left....and since in my world cowashing has replaced shampooing....cowashing after my dc is my attempt to "wash out" my hair.
slapping dc on my dry hair...and then just rinsing it out and going straight into applying my leave in and styling would make me feel like there was still "stuff" in there.
but like ruby mentioned if my hair takes a liking to the porosity control...maybe i could dc and steam, then use the pc, and go straight to styling. That would be a super simplified regimen (would almost feel like cheating lol
). I wouldn't be opposed to doing that though if it seemed to be beneficial.
hope that answers your question. lemme know if my "i need to cowash" mentality is a bit off.
if i dc'd towards the end like most ppl i wouldn't cowash afterwards cause to me my hair would have already been cleaned in the previous steps
For me here's my thinking...
Because of my chronic dryness....usually when my hair is wet it's a tangled, dry mess. So when i would co-wash and then dc by the time i got to the dc i felt so demoralized and my hair was such a mess that i'd rush through that step and doubted if the distribution was even (i was just attempting to slap something with slip in my hair before the knots got worse)
then i learned on here that a lot of folks d.c on dry hair and make it their first step rather than their last....
so i was like :scratchch maybe i should do that too...just switch the order....that way i can apply the deep conditioner in evenly and thoroughly, steam it like i normally would...and then just cowash afterwards.
now as for why i kept the cowash step and didn't just d.c?
I've always been taught that when you put something in your dry hair...you wash it out and shampoo it afterwards to make sure there isn't any product build up left....and since in my world cowashing has replaced shampooing....cowashing after my dc is my attempt to "wash out" my hair.
slapping dc on my dry hair...and then just rinsing it out and going straight into applying my leave in and styling would make me feel like there was still "stuff" in there.
but like ruby mentioned if my hair takes a liking to the porosity control...maybe i could dc and steam, then use the pc, and go straight to styling. That would be a super simplified regimen (would almost feel like cheating lol
). I wouldn't be opposed to doing that though if it seemed to be beneficial.hope that answers your question. lemme know if my "i need to cowash" mentality is a bit off.
if i dc'd towards the end like most ppl i wouldn't cowash afterwards cause to me my hair would have already been cleaned in the previous steps
beans4reezy
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Checking in at 42 weeks post I thought I'd post this photo because I am shocked about how much NG I have and I still may not touch my hair up for about another six months. My stylist wont be amused at all when I finally come in, nor will my wallet:
Any idea what my hair type would be? I'm thinking 4b because of the small waves?
Any idea what my hair type would be? I'm thinking 4b because of the small waves?
4evershika
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awwww.... I'm sure it's too late to join in but I sure will be lurking (I'm currently week 24 of my stretch.... planning to stretch for another 4-6 weeks)
goodmorningruby
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I was 23 weeks post yesterday. I clarified, detangled, DCed, etc. 6 more days and this stretch will be over (hopefully). I toy with the idea of going natural (again) on and off, and I would have a decent start for transitioning, but I don't think that's happening yet. I think I'll bun for the rest of the week.
goodmorningruby
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Ladies, I am ending my stretch today. I will be texlaxing one half of my head today and the other half tomorrow or later on tonight. I was going to relax on the 9th (which would truly be 6 months from the date of my last relaxer July 9 - January 9, I guess) but it's only two days away and I have been experiencing minor breakage. Goodmorningruby is done!
pri
Member
I don't think I posted in here for sometime but checking in @ 41 weeks post. I made a decision to just transition awhile back but will observe my hair once I hit a year and make my final decision. I've been going to the dominican salon every week and wearing my hair in a roller set or bun and they are actually handling it better then me b/c last week I did a treatment then air dried and I couldn't even put my hand through my hair w/o it getting stuck even after detangling well once dry. So, since the salon I go to or should I say stylist is pretty good w/ my hair I'll let her deal with it for now. The only heat I'm using now is from the hooded dryer except for when she blew my roots for my siggy pic. This long term strecth is definitely doing something great for my hair so thank you Smartypants for starting this thread and Sylver2 for the inspiration!
beans4reezy
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Checking in at 44 weeks post.
VirGoViXxEn
New Member
^^^^^ Go Girl!
supermodelsonya
New Member
I don't even remember anymore 
bestblackgirl
Active Member
you guys make me feel like my 17 wks dont mean anything. sigh
nymane
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hair4romheaven
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6 mths post this week
jayjaycurlz
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I'm 23 weeks post texlax, using a half wig and phony ponies so I don't have to deal with NG on the daily.
bestblackgirl
Active Member
thanks nymane. im trying to make into the 20s. i'll probably feel like a failure if i cant, even though 17 wks is my longest stretch. looking at some of ur posts i cant celebrate. 44wks wow.I'm 24 weeks now, but shoot....I was celebrating at 17 weeks post! Congrats!
Aggie
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Lately I have been using wigs to help me stretch longer. I am currently 53wekks 6 days into my stretch. Going for 78-90 weeks in total.
Congrats to all the ladies who met their stretch goals and to all the ones are are almost there. Hang in there and you will be rewarded.
Congrats to all the ladies who met their stretch goals and to all the ones are are almost there. Hang in there and you will be rewarded.
beans4reezy
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^^^Hey Aggie! I am checking in 48 weeks post!
Bluetopia
New Member
My first stretch was 16 weeks and after my 26 week stretch that ended right before new year's I swore I'd never stretch that long again.
My original plan was to texlax for my birthday in April.
BUT....evolution is a wonderful thing because each time around I get better at nurturing my hair and am now considering yet another 26 week stretch.
This Tuesday will make week 7. I'm now on a low/no heat regimen and havent applied direct heat to my hair since my texlax in December.
I'm going in for a trim on Friday and don't plan to trim again till my next touch up in July (if needed).
I'm currently APL and praying I make BSL by then.
My original plan was to texlax for my birthday in April.
BUT....evolution is a wonderful thing because each time around I get better at nurturing my hair and am now considering yet another 26 week stretch.
This Tuesday will make week 7. I'm now on a low/no heat regimen and havent applied direct heat to my hair since my texlax in December.
I'm going in for a trim on Friday and don't plan to trim again till my next touch up in July (if needed).
I'm currently APL and praying I make BSL by then.
jayjaycurlz
Well-Known Member
Checking in @ 25 weeks. Its been cold here and I've noticed that my hair is getting dry. I'm looking for daily moisturizers without glycerin in them. I bought Giovanni Direct today - I hope this helps!
SouthernStunner
My 13yr old Men
I am 20 weeks post now and in a weave. I have been in my first weave now for 4 weeks and I want it out BUT I paid 125 for this install and 180 for the hair so this bad boy is in for at least another 2 weeks hopefully 4 weeks (max). I loved my twist outs that I was doing before the install and that will be my pc style choice when not in a weave.
I am not relaxing until Nov so I got a while still to go. I love stretching! It is so addictive. I love when I finally relax and my hair is longer than I thought it would be. I scream just like a kid at Christmas! My hair is so much thicker and healthier since doing these stretches.
I have a personal challeng not to purchase anything for my hair this year. I have enough stuff for 2 years. I did buy a split ender as my Christmas gift so I can do my own trims now and not loose lenght this will save me from going to a salon and hurting someone for cutting too much off trying to "even things out".
Keep up the good work ladies!
I am not relaxing until Nov so I got a while still to go. I love stretching! It is so addictive. I love when I finally relax and my hair is longer than I thought it would be. I scream just like a kid at Christmas! My hair is so much thicker and healthier since doing these stretches.
I have a personal challeng not to purchase anything for my hair this year. I have enough stuff for 2 years. I did buy a split ender as my Christmas gift so I can do my own trims now and not loose lenght this will save me from going to a salon and hurting someone for cutting too much off trying to "even things out".
Keep up the good work ladies!
