Waist Length 2014

beauti · Nov 25, 2013

i washed my hair Thursday night. First I pre pooed all day Wednesday and Thursday. Hair was amazingly soft after that, didn't even need to dc after so I just slathered on conditioner while in shower. Used aphogee keratin spray and tressemmee heat protection spray. Took forever to straighten. Did bantu knots then went to bed. First few pics are just showing my transitioning hair wet no product. Last pic is bantu knot out results.

Froreal3 · Nov 25, 2013

^^That came out really nice! beauti

bebezazueta · Nov 25, 2013

beauti said:
i washed my hair Thursday night. First I pre pooed all day Wednesday and Thursday. Hair was amazingly soft after that, didn't even need to dc after so I just slathered on conditioner while in shower. Used aphogee keratin spray and tressemmee heat protection spray. Took forever to straighten. Did bantu knots then went to bed. First few pics are just showing my transitioning hair wet no product. Last pic is bantu knot out results.

Now you are just showing off! LOL! I love your curl pattern. And those Bantu knots with that color is so pretty!

PureSilver · Nov 25, 2013

I really don't post often but i'll be trying to make WL for Dec 2014. I know it's alot to ask for but i'm willing to put in the work to achieve that.

beauti · Nov 25, 2013

bebezazueta gurrrl I was deep into the night doing this hair! I couldn't wait to post the pics cause I knew y'all would understand everyone else was like, you spent two hours on that head??!!

ElevatedEnergy · Nov 26, 2013

Style for the week was just a jumbo braid. I moisturized with my braid spray first.

bronzephoenix · Nov 26, 2013

Ladies help!!!

My hair has thinned soo much over the past month, I'm so upset at myself for waiting this long to address it. At least 1/3 (feels like 1/2) of my hair is gone at this point. Even if I stop the shedding, I'm thinking ahead to how much thinner the ends will be from here forward. This makes me soo sad. On top of that, I got heat damage from my most recent flat ironing escapade. I don't want another set back!!! (This makes #6 since the beginning of my HHJ)

I'm so close to chopping it all off. I'm an all or nothing kind of person so it's really hard to just wait things out & be patient. (Sigh)

Ideas/suggestions/encouragement needed...

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ElevatedEnergy · Nov 26, 2013

bronzephoenix When was the last time you clarified and did a protein treatment? When my shedding gets out of whack, that's my first go-to.

bronzephoenix · Nov 26, 2013

lulu97 said:
bronzephoenix When was the last time you clarified and did a protein treatment? When my shedding gets out of whack, that's my first go-to.

I clarified yesterday, I rarely ever do protein treatments because I'm protein sensitive... But maybe I should. Will it help with white bulb shedding? I'm not referring to breakage... The hair is coming straight out of my head.

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ElevatedEnergy · Nov 26, 2013

bronzephoenix said:
I clarified yesterday, I rarely ever do protein treatments because I'm protein sensitive... But maybe I should. Will it help with white bulb shedding? I'm not referring to breakage... The hair is coming straight out of my head.

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It helps with my shedding. When I notice it's more then the normal amount, I'll go ahead and do the Aphogee 2 step treatment and it gets me back to normal. I wouldn't recommend it if you are protein sensitive though. I used to be real strict in the beginning about doing it every 3 months and now I only do it as needed. Clarify first, 2 step treatment, DC and style as usual.

bronzephoenix · Nov 26, 2013

lulu97 said:
I wouldn't recommend it if you are protein sensitive though.

I'm debating on doing an onion masque...

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ckisland · Nov 26, 2013

bronzephoenix said:
Ladies help!!!

My hair has thinned soo much over the past month, I'm so upset at myself for waiting this long to address it. At least 1/3 (feels like 1/2) of my hair is gone at this point. Even if I stop the shedding, I'm thinking ahead to how much thinner the ends will be from here forward. This makes me soo sad. On top of that, I got heat damage from my most recent flat ironing escapade. I don't want another set back!!! (This makes #6 since the beginning of my HHJ)

I'm so close to chopping it all off. I'm an all or nothing kind of person so it's really hard to just wait things out & be patient. (Sigh)

Ideas/suggestions/encouragement needed...

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Awwwwww I'm sorry :bighug:

Maybe you should look into garlic shampoos/supplements and doing jbco scalp massages. I've heard about those helping to stop shedding and to thicken hair back up :yep:

. I've never had a issue with shedding, but wash n'gos thicken my hair and edges up :look:

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ImanAdero · Nov 26, 2013

bronzephoenix said:
I'm debating on doing an onion masque... Sent from my iPhone using LHCF

Do you use castor oil? That could also be a suggestion bronzephoenix

NGraceO · Nov 27, 2013

bronzephoenix Try visiting the pros & cons of Ayurveda thread. I saw lots of powders and mixtures they mention for shedding. NGraceO

ImanAdero · Nov 28, 2013

Hair is in milk maid braid halo.

And I love it.

Hair wS in about 20 fat twists for about 2-3 days and it was good and stretched. Nice and easy to braid.

Froreal3 · Nov 28, 2013

I'm just about done with my Blk Friday purchases. :yep:

Froreal3 · Nov 28, 2013

@bronxphoenix Sorry about your setback. Have you tried rinsing with Black Tea? or maybe this?

bronzephoenix · Nov 29, 2013

ckisland said:
Awwwwww I'm sorry
Maybe you should look into garlic shampoos/supplements and doing jbco scalp massages. I've heard about those helping to stop shedding and to thicken hair back up . I've never had a issue with shedding, but wash n'gos thicken my hair and edges up .

Thanks for the hug!! I'm a little garlic shy at this point... My husband said it was coming out of my pores just YESTERDAY. I did that treatment days ago! Although he tends to exaggerate... I'm giving wng's a try for sure. I don't have any other styling options that won't create tension.

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bronzephoenix · Nov 29, 2013

ImanAdero said:
Do you use castor oil? That could also be a suggestion bronzephoenix

I do. I've been using it almost daily on my edges. I want to use it in scalp massage but feeling the lack of density at my scalp stresses me out. Not to mention the friction rubs my hair right OFF; strands sticking to the castor oil on my fingertips when I finish. It's a MESS y'all.

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bronzephoenix · Nov 29, 2013

NGraceO said:
bronzephoenix Try visiting the pros & cons of Ayurveda thread. I saw lots of powders and mixtures they mention for shedding. NGraceO

Running over there now!

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bronzephoenix · Nov 29, 2013

Froreal3 said:
@bronxphoenix Sorry about your setback. Have you tried rinsing with Black Tea? or maybe this?

It's okay :/ I did a black tea rinse a few days ago, I'll do another one tonight. At this point I'm ready to bc. Do you have to buy that online? Or can I get it from an Indian grocer?

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EnExitStageLeft · Nov 30, 2013

EnExitStageLeft said:
IN!

Current length: MBL

Ultimate goal: APL Curly, WL Straightened

WL Goal Month: April 2013

Regimen:
2x a month:

Prepoo
Co-Cleanse
DC w/ Steam
Air Dry
Style! (Most likely a bun)

1x a Month:

Prepoo
Shampoo
Reconstructive treatment
DC w/ Steam
Air Dry
Style (Rollerset or bun)

Every 5 washes I will clarify and chelate

LCOB method to mositurize and oil my scalp at least 3 times a week

...and I am Transitioning!

I will come and update my picture after I straighten this weekend .

Current Length as of 11/25/13

http://http://www.longhaircareforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=234725&d=1385433180

NGraceO · Nov 30, 2013

EnExitStageLeft said:
Current Length as of 11/25/13

To that LC-
Yes LORD!!!

NGraceO

SunRai Naturals · Nov 30, 2013

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ilong · Nov 30, 2013

NGraceO said:
To that LC-
Yes LORD!!!

NGraceO

Hallelujiah and Amen to that!

ElevatedEnergy · Nov 30, 2013

My senegalese twists are starting to look a tad bit "aged" and frizzy. I have that halo effect going on. Still pushing on though. It's not as bad looking if I keep it in one big braid down the back so I'm gonna rock with that for the next 2-3 weeks then start taking them out.

ElevatedEnergy · Nov 30, 2013

EnExitStageLeft looking good girl!

NGraceO · Nov 30, 2013

lulu97 said:
My senegalese twists are starting to look a tad bit "aged" and frizzy. I have that halo effect going on. Still pushing on though. It's not as bad looking if I keep it in one big braid down the back so I'm gonna rock with that for the next 2-3 weeks then start taking them out.

Mine are looking this way as well and it's only been two weeks, although I may just be itching for a change and therefore looking too hard lol.

How Long have urs been in?

NGraceO

EnExitStageLeft · Dec 1, 2013

@NGraceO, ilong and @lulu97

Thanks guys

!

Y'all should see it now....HOT MESS!

Wash day is tomorrow :yep:

.

ElevatedEnergy · Dec 1, 2013

NGraceO said:
Mine are looking this way as well and it's only been two weeks, although I may just be itching for a change and therefore looking too hard lol.

How Long have urs been in?

NGraceO

Almost 7 weeks. My goal was to keep them in 8 weeks and then I was REACHING for 10. Don't know if I'll make it to 10. lol

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