@YvetteWithJoy, have you tried a Komaza consultation? I bought myself one for Christmas last year & it was the best money I've ever spent on myself. I had an entire page of questions that were answered very patiently; we were on the phone for more than an hour and I got a LOT of great info. (And it was funny to see that my ssk look like Auntie Anne's pretzels when under a microscopeYes. Even though she said all of this NICELY, I came in with a list of questions, most of which were not answered because, "Once I wet your hair . . ." SIGH. DEEP SIGH.
Wow! Keep us posted on the effects of the fo-ti capsules. They have something to try and remedy everything! Science.
) Since then, my hair has been happier & much more cooperative- less ssk too. Also, while she did recommend two Komaza products, she also suggested some less expensive options that are more easily available, like Garnier & Aussie Moist, as well as some general tips for my concerns.
@YvetteWithJoy, have you tried a Komaza consultation? I bought myself one for Christmas last year & it was the best money I've ever spent on myself. I had an entire page of questions that were answered very patiently; we were on the phone for more than an hour and I got a LOT of great info. (And it was funny to see that my ssk look like Auntie Anne's pretzels when under a microscope
@YvetteWithJoy, have you tried a Komaza consultation? I bought myself one for Christmas last year & it was the best money I've ever spent on myself. I had an entire page of questions that were answered very patiently; we were on the phone for more than an hour and I got a LOT of great info. (And it was funny to see that my ssk look like Auntie Anne's pretzels when under a microscope
But see, I only do random coils, like 5% at the most, 2-5 coils most days. Since I got that HIH habit, may as well put it to use.
But see, I only do random coils, like 5% at the most, 2-5 coils most days. Since I got that HIH habit, may as well put it to use.
My hair did not always look like this and I bet my hair is coilier than yours. I have a few pics that survived a hard drive crash and here are two of them:
I would think the Anthony Dickie method would work best for you with the right products. I can see why he and Miss Jessie's created products with mineral oil--it weights the hair down and using a lot of it causes clumping. I saw a video today where the stylist used conditioner and AVJ on a client's hair:
For me, oil rinsing cut my drying time from 12 hours to 6-7. I see random comments around the net singing the praises of argan oil reducing drying time. Other than Roux Porosity Control, I know of no other products that can reduce drying time without drying it out.
Everyone has been telling me to simplify, simplify, simplify: E.g., take out your prepoo step, your oil rinse step, stop alternating weekly between moisture DC and protein DC, cut out DC-ing, etc., etc., and just wash, condition, and go.
You could break it up and space steps out over days. For example, oil rinse for a couples of days alone, use your DC monthly, maybe all you need is a light protein... It is all about finding out what your hair actually wants, not what you want it to do. Your avatar pic tells me your hair wants to clump in tight waves, but not elongate, right? If it wants to clump right now, let it; as it grow your texture should elongate some and then you may discover that technique or product which will make you wish you hadn't done it sooner. You can do this.Now why did you share that, @Sharpened ?
Now I'm sitting here thinking about the wonders of argan oil in general, this wet ponytail puffed hair I wish would dry faster, and how my hair has liked oil rinses.
Today's Adventures in Awkward-stage 4a Wash and Go Land
Today my hair and I learned who's boss!
Me: Lady hair, c'mon. Let's go shower. Today we are returning to our roots!
Lady hair: (eye roll)
Me: You know, just to clear the air: I understand that you are in charge, you are free, and you do what you do.
Lady hair: (no acknowledgement)
Me: I'm not trying to control you, exactly, or anything like that. But if you behave, you don't lose face or anything. You know that, right? Same team! Same team! Right?
Lady hair: Pushaaaaaawww!
Me: Well, I'm excited anyway (smile). No shampoo today, how 'bout that? Just DevaCurl Decadence One Condition, our good ol' friend, KCKT, and her companion, KCCC. That's cool, right? Just like the old days. "We're going home, we're going home . . . Tell the world, we're going . . ."
Lady hair: (silence)
Me: Well. That was fast and that was fun. And guess what? We're trying something new. Today we get to dry . . . in a ponytail puff! Whoot, whoot!
Lady hair: Whatever, man. I'm going need ya to chillax. I'm just hair, man. Just. Hair. Calmness! Jeesh!
I'm embarrassed I cared so much. So I did a deep breath and just said, "Let's document in a silly way, and then let's not think about our hair anymore today. Put your energy elsewhere today. Take a break from the concern."
So today was an easy day. Hopefully I'll be dry in a few hours and can see how the stretch-via-ponytail-puff method worked out. Clickable pics of wet hair below.
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I have turbetwist(sp) that I never I style on soaking wet hair.
:) have a steamer.
Washed with as I am clarity shampoo and coconut cowash then used Aussie moist as my rinse out conditioner. Used kckt as my leave in and kccc as my gel. Set under dryer for hour and half give or take (kept getting up). Still a little wet.View attachment 370439
Are you henna-ing?
No it's dyed purplePretty.
What did you order
Curly hair solutions Curl keeper, curl junkie smoothing lotion, and ouidad climate control gel
I want to try curl keeper.
