Wayyyyy too many steps, I didn't even bother to read it all.
Wayyyyy too many steps, I didn't even bother to read it all.
I think this method and the parts of it that actually work can be summed up with co-washing frequently and deep conditioning at least twice a week.
That sounds like max hydration to me and would certainly soften up dry hair assuming you can fit all that co-washing and deep conditioning into your lifestyle.
As for all the steps , all of that can't be a good idea for the long term .
I was thinking about doing that a few months ago. I thought it would be too much trouble. now that I think about it the only reason my hair is so much trouble is because I will wait a whole week to do anything to it so maybe if I did something wrong it would cut down tingling and increase my shirt but is that too much manipulation, these are my questions
Thanks, I am glad the MHM is working for you. I was dissecting the ingredients and I have 4c low porosity hair and vinegar will only keep my tightly closed cuticle closed, the baking soda will probably raise my cuticles but how abrasive it is? Most importantly is, Pinkecube. I would love to see a picture of her hair. How it looks.Well I've been doing the MHM regimen for almost two months and my hair is doing way better than when I first started my natural hair journey. Let me also say that I'm not a 4c but a 4 a/b and according to my hair analysis I'm normal to high porosity. This regimen can be time consuming but it does work. The baking soda will not damage the hair cuz the conditioner is the buffer. Initially I gave it the side eye but the more I learned about it the more I was willing to give it a try. My breakage has slow down, my shedding has slowed down, I rarely get single strands, and I'm finally retaining moisture. I have not had any negative effects with my hair only positive. I can slowly see my curls hydrating but I do no it's going to take me months to reach hydration, but it'll be worth it. I also want to add that I'm finally retaining length too. I encourage you ladies to please have an open mind especially if you're struggling with your hair.
I saw this method mentioned on here and on Instagram so I decided to do some research. I didn't realize it was geared to 4c's, I'm 4a. The two ladies I've seen so far were actually 4a's but claiming 4c. One was clearly 4a before the method. The other it wasn't as clear.http://www.maxhydrationmethod.com/2014/06/the-max-hydration-method-full-step-by.html
^Here's the website + method.
What's the point of clarifying daily? I also feel some type of way that one of the goals is getting a "curl pop" as a 4c...
Curious to know if anyone here tried this with good results. I doubt this would work for me since I'm hi-po and my strands would probably get waterlogged.
Good points!I think this method and the parts of it that actually work can be summed up with co-washing frequently and deep conditioning at least twice a week.
That sounds like max hydration to me and would certainly soften up dry hair assuming you can fit all that co-washing and deep conditioning into your lifestyle.
As for all the steps , all of that can't be a good idea for the long term .
I think this method and the parts of it that actually work can be summed up with co-washing frequently and deep conditioning at least twice a week.
That sounds like max hydration to me and would certainly soften up dry hair assuming you can fit all that co-washing and deep conditioning into your lifestyle.
As for all the steps , all of that can't be a good idea for the long term .
I think its more about opening the cuticle before cowashing and DCing. Baking soda and clays will open up low po hair enough for moisturizing products to get in. I'm not sure I'd want to do so many steps, but the method makes sense if you have low porosity hair.
I'm loosely following it. So far it seems to work. I've discovered my hair actually has a curl pattern. In fact I'm starting to believe my hair isn't 4C at the crown. Based on my emerging curl pattern I'd say my hair is 4A at the crown and 3B/C everywhere else. Who knew? The key for me was the Cherry Lola treatment and finding a botanical gel. I wanted to love Eco styler but my hair hates it. Still not at max hydration though. But I can totally see getting there in time. I've never been able to wear a wash and go before.
Oh yeah...smoothing the gel/conditioner in smaller sections is effective too. Right now I'm using Tresemme moisture (can't think of the actual name) and Extreme Wetline Gel. I'll probably add oil to the gel soon.