Ask the stylist whatever you want!!

[dontspeakdefeat]

My questions!

I recently tried a non formaldehyde keratin treatment and did not care for my results. It was so sticky and drying in my hair during the process that i couldn't blow dry it and didn't get much flat ironing done either. I washed it out but even on my next wash with a sulfate shampoo that keratin is still in there. Its making my hair dull and heavy like i used too much product. How can i wash this out in one session?

I also wonder what might be the best relaxer for very frizz prone 3b textured hair. I've used no lye for years and the transitioned, remained natural for years, and then decided to relax again using lye. My hair likes lye apparently much better than no lye.
The problem is the relaxer takes some curl out but I still have a lot of terrible frizz! I still don't like my wash and go's unless I load them with gel which I hate doing.
Is there any relaxer that really defrizzes the hair? Is there a particular relaxer that might be better for my hair type? I've been using Silk Elements Lye... I'm thinking of trying either Phyto, Affirm Fiberguard, or Mizani Butter Blends...

Arlana Try clarifying with a baking soda and water mix. I hope that does the trick but sometimes BKT's don't wash out. Sometimes they wear out sometimes not.

To me there really isn't a significant difference in relaxer brands. I have used to many. They do the same things. Try doing the Mizani. That relaxer is a little stronger.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Great thread!!!!

What are some good pressing oils?
Is there any way the fully protect the hair from heat when flat ironing but the hair not look greasy and still have swing?

Dayjoy Thanks!!!

I really like Nairobi pressing cream. If you don't want the hair weighed down you will have to use serums and balms. Try Paul Mitchell Super Skinny. It provides fantastic heat protection. I don't have problems with client's curls not returning.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat
No that isn't the case for me, I deal with dry hair or hair that is hard to comb. The last time I felt really comfortable with combing my dry hair was when I let a professional relax me. Mizani is so drying, especially the butter blends. She used Nairobi on me and got my hair straight the way I like it.

shortdub78

Good to know!!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Great thread DSD...thank you for being willing to share your knowledge!!!

Can you please tell us how to avoid matted and tangled hair after taking out a sew-in?

Thanks!
Ann

Ann816 Thank you!

Make sure that while you are in the weave that you don't over manipulate the braided hair underneath. If you have fine hair you have to be very careful. Don't scrub and rub the braids while you are weaving the install. Gently squeeze and pat instead.

After takedown make sure to comb and detangle your hair completely before shampoo. I mean completely.

 

[Spin]

What is the best protectant to prevent overlap during relaxer application?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

What is the best protectant to prevent overlap during relaxer application?

Spin

I use straight conditioner for that. Put it on the already processed hair and you are good to go!

 

[FearlessNik]

When stylist are doing loose braids and twists why is it after they finish each braid/ twist do they smooth all the braids together? That irritates the hec out of me!

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

When stylist are doing loose braids and twists why is it after they finish each braid/ twist do they smooth all the braids together? That irritates the hec out of me!

FearlessNik

Hmmmm. I can't really answer that question. I do however know that stylist like for things to look polished and neat!

 

[naturallygoldie]

dontspeakdefeat

Can you recommend a good pair of scissors for trimming hair? My hair is curly but I only trim it when it's straight.

 

[girlonfire]

I have been having more shedding than normal lately in my opinion. My life hasn't become more stressfull or demanding. I feel like it might be a deficiency symptom but I'm not sure. Do you have any treatments to help with the excess shedding?

can you recomend any brands for seamless combs?

Do you know of any internal reasons for dry scalp?

 

[Rnjones]

I relaxed my hair last week however only the front Half of my hair processed and the back half didn't (pretty much completely unprocessed). I used left over relaxer for the front and a fresh jar for the back. Clearly I got a bad jar of relaxer.

My question is when I do a corrective how long should I wait and should I relax the whole head or just the back half that didn't take?

By the way this was touch up at 14 weeks post

TIA

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[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat

Can you recommend a good pair of scissors for trimming hair? My hair is curly but I only trim it when it's straight.

naturallygoldie

Go to Sally's and they have a good amount of choices for shears. They don't have to be really expensive and since you will only be using them on occasion the brand doesn't really matter. A good solid pair will cost you around $30 and this is all you will need for just an occasional trim.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have been having more shedding than normal lately in my opinion. My life hasn't become more stressfull or demanding. I feel like it might be a deficiency symptom but I'm not sure. Do you have any treatments to help with the excess shedding?

can you recomend any brands for seamless combs?

Do you know of any internal reasons for dry scalp?

girlonfire

Hair shedding can be caused by a number of things.

Do any of these things apply to you?

-Are you taking any medications"
-Do you have thyroid disease
-Are you eating a healthy and balanced diet
-Have you had a child recently
-Are you anemic

Any of these things can cause excessive shedding.

I would suggest adding a garlic supplement to your diet.

For seamless combs try the Cricket brand. I use those.


If you have dry scalp make sure you are not dehydrated. Make sure that you are getting plenty of zinc and vitamin b and fatty acid as your body needs these nutrients for the sebaceous glands to function properly. They produce the oils that normally coat the scalp.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I relaxed my hair last week however only the front Half of my hair processed and the back half didn't (pretty much completely unprocessed). I used left over relaxer for the front and a fresh jar for the back. Clearly I got a bad jar of relaxer.

My question is when I do a corrective how long should I wait and should I relax the whole head or just the back half that didn't take?

By the way this was touch up at 14 weeks post

TIA

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Rnjones

I would suggest waiting a couple of weeks but be sure to do some deep conditioning treatments before you correct.

I would suggest that you only relax the part that you want to correct.

 

[girlonfire]

dontspeakdefeat


Oh wow, i am anemic, and lately I've been trying to keep a balanced diet but I've been falling off, bad. I had a feeling that might be it.

I literally do not drink water lol. However today i started my own water challenge. the thing is I hate the taste of water. I have a stainless steel water bottle that fills up to 27 ounces so I still at 3/4 full and then the last 4th put in Cranberry juice cause I just hate the taste of water. I hope that's healthy enough. I plan to refill that about 3 times a day (half my weight in oz, sorta). I had not even consider the other things you mentioned that might be

Thanks for the comb recommendation I'll look into it!
is there a brand you know that makes garlic pill specifically?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

@dontspeakdefeat


Oh wow, i am anemic, and lately I've been trying to keep a balanced diet but I've been falling off, bad. I had a feeling that might be it.

I literally do not drink water lol. However today i started my own water challenge. the thing is I hate the taste of water. I have a stainless steel water bottle that fills up to 27 ounces so I still at 3/4 full and then the last 4th put in Cranberry juice cause I just hate the taste of water. I hope that's healthy enough. I plan to refill that about 3 times a day (half my weight in oz, sorta). I had not even consider the other things you mentioned that might be

Thanks for the comb recommendation I'll look into it!
is there a brand you know that makes garlic pill specifically?

girlonfire

You are welcome.

Well, just make sure to drink plenty of water and take your iron supplements. It's ok to mix in the cranberry juice as long as you are getting water I believe it's fine. I even have my days when I want something other than water because I drink it all the time! Try tea as well if you can deal with the caffeine.

I don't think it matters what brand. You could probably just go to the vitamin store and choose one.

Good Luck!

 

[serenity34]

I know you said you like paul Mitchell super skinny as a heat protectant. Is that before you flat iron? What do you like to use when your clients hair is wet and you are about to blow dry it straight? Is using a comb attachment more damaging then using a brush?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I know you said you like paul Mitchell super skinny as a heat protectant. Is that before you flat iron? What do you like to use when your clients hair is wet and you are about to blow dry it straight? Is using a comb attachment more damaging then using a brush?

serenity34

You put the super skinny on while wet before you blowdry. You don't need anything else.

No it is not more damaging than a brush.

 

[robot.]

I want to dye my hair either red or warm blonde (from dark brown) and get a texturizer. Which should I do first?

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I want to dye my hair either red or warm blonde (from dark brown) and get a texturizer. Which should I do first?

Robot

Is this something you have done before?

If you really must.

Get the texturizer first and then color.

Good Luck!!

 

[robot.]

^^ I've been blonde before. Never texturized.

I'm so bored with my hair so I just feel like something needs to happen to it. Thanks.

 

[MileHighDiva]

When are you using the Paul Mitchell SSS vs. Joico Smoothing Balm? Aren't both for heat?

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[Aggie]

When are you using the Paul Mitchell SSS vs. Joico Smoothing Balm? Aren't both for heat?

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I want to know this too. In addition dontspeakdefeat, what are your thoughts on the CHI Enviro Treatment that straightens hair? I want to use this since I heard it's better and easier on the hair than BKT treatments.

Do you think it will produce great results but with a lot less damage than BKT? Is it formaldehyde-free as the company states? Should one take breaks in between using it and if so, how long a break? TIA

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

When are you using the Paul Mitchell SSS vs. Joico Smoothing Balm? Aren't both for heat?

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MileHighDivaAggie

Yes they are. I have a numerous amount of heat protectants that I use for different reasons and for different hair types. They range from balms to serums to liquids.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I want to know this too. In addition dontspeakdefeat, what are your thoughts on the CHI Enviro Treatment that straightens hair? I want to use this since I heard it's better and easier on the hair than BKT treatments.

Do you think it will produce great results but with a lot less damage than BKT? Is it formaldehyde-free as the company states? Should one take breaks in between using it and if so, how long a break? TIA

Aggie

I actually considered the Chi as an alternative to the harsher BKT treatments. If they say it's formaldehyde free then you'll just have to trust that unless you have some way of testing it.

You can go as long as you want in between applications. You can do it quarterly or twice a year or once a year. It's all about personal preferences.

 

[TRINITY05]

If you have the Design Essentials Therapy System in your hair and by the 8th week your new growth has come in(Its recommended that you get it done every 12 weeks) is it okay to touch up your new growth once a week with a pressing comb until the 12th week. TIA.

 

[girlonfire]

What is a good braid pattern to do under wigs if you have waist length hair?

Do you know any good professional lace wig makers?

Is lace glue really the problem (edges being destroyed) or is it the people using them? Because i feel like if a company make a product to dissolve the glue, the edges should remain in tact.

How do you not get your edges destroyes with protective styles like box braids, micros, croches, etc. I've never tried any of these however I see a lot of women who have no edges but these protective styles are mainstays for them

 

[betteron2day]

What is the best way to keep my ends healthy? Can I put castor oil on them daily? I keep having to trim my ends because they are horrible so all of the growth that I get I have to cut off.

 

[sharifeh]

Do you recommend mizani therma smooth system for a transitioner? Do you think every product in the system is necessary or could you use a different serum etc?

Thank you!

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[dontspeakdefeat]

If you have the Design Essentials Therapy System in your hair and by the 8th week your new growth has come in(Its recommended that you get it done every 12 weeks) is it okay to touch up your new growth once a week with a pressing comb until the 12th week. TIA.

TRINITY05

I don't see why you can straighten your hair to keep it fresh in between treatments. I would suggest only doing it bi-monthly though unless you absolutely hair to shampoo more often.