Soaring Eagle
Singin’ the praises of the baggy method
@AdoraAdora24 Have you ever experienced build up from curl activators? Do you use a clarifying shampoo often?
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
- Thread starter AlliCat
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I Am So Blessed
I'm easy going.
I do not experience any buildup. No I do not clarify. I use a regular shampoo. Activators can probably be rinsed out with water...just saying.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
It is not enough moisture in the air for me to use it. I got a whole bottle just sitting in the cut! Lol that’s ok. Next year.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Will do!
I'm starting with the recipe here https://digprimal.com/2014/09/16/diy-curl-activating-and-defrizzing-spray/, except for the powder I won't be using ONLY amla; I'll be using a mix of the following powders: amla, aloe Vera powder, and rose petal powder.
I've read that DIY recipes are best with just 2-3 powders. I'm about to pick up some distilled water and argan oil now.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
HUH?LOL
LOL. Yes: I have 3 very strong reasons besides encouragement from this forum.
1. A random lady at a black-owned beauty supply store went on and on about how to grow back edges with Curl Activator. She SWORE by it. I totally forgot about that. I posted about it in this thread when it happened.
2. Chime Edwards on YT used what I now realize is basically a DIY curl activator. She retains like crazy!!! I tried her recipe once. It was too sticky for my tastes. That's why I abandoned it.
3. When a teen, I used some kind of Jheri curl spray (I had some kind of chemical style called something like a wave nouveau or something -- I can't remember!). Anyway, my hair was SUPER thick and moisturized. Retention was NOT a problem. I had forgotten all about it!
Yep. I feel like I'm going to end up with a glycerin-laden CurlyProvebz Ayurvedic Hair Tea as my DIY curl activator. I'm hype.
Jade Feria
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I was excited that my Sally's order came in today...until I opened the box and there was As I Am coconut cowash all over everything except for the container it belonged in. They literally placed the products in a box with paper covering them and dassit. No bubble wrap or anything. Come on Sally's. You know better.
ScorpioBeauty09
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I've fully enjoyed wearing my hair straight for the first time in 9 months and showing off my length. But I'm ready to have my braids back. Can't wait for the weekend!
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I think that X21 is thickening my hair up. Also I need to find some more of the old Wetline Xtreme Gel. My hair is so soft, even with me adding the Wetline gel. I stretched my oil mixture with grapeseed oil and JBCO. For some reason I can't find my APB Oil, so I guess it's this for now. I had to add some more X21 cream and liquid to my squeeze bottle. Annd, I added 6 drops of peppermint oil to the mix. Gives it a nice tingly feeling. Gotta remember to buy more Ors Aloe Shampoo.
Man this truely was random, but I had to get it all out before I forgot
Man this truely was random, but I had to get it all out before I forgot
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I can't wait until Sunday-Monday. That's when I'm off and have a bit more time to focus on my hair
I'm ready for a style, just don't know which one 
LuvlyRain3
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Wow, Sally’s usually does way better than that. My stuff always came in bubble wrap and the tops taped down. Definitely slacking.
tapioca_pudding
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DH - Send me links to stuff you want for Xmas.
Me - Mmkay. (sends links)
DH - I don't understand one of the things you want.
Me - Oh did I send the wrong link to something?
DH - I dunno, it's just coming to a page with a shower cap.
Me -
No, it's a Shhhowercap.
DH - A shower cap, like from Target?
Me - No, a Shhhowercap.
DH -
Me -
DH - Okay, which color.
Me - Mmkay. (sends links)
DH - I don't understand one of the things you want.
Me - Oh did I send the wrong link to something?
DH - I dunno, it's just coming to a page with a shower cap.
Me -
No, it's a Shhhowercap.DH -
A shower cap, like from Target?Me -
No, a Shhhowercap.DH -
Me -
DH - Okay, which color.
Aggie
Well-Known Member
DH - Send me links to stuff you want for Xmas.
Me - Mmkay. (sends links)
DH - I don't understand one of the things you want.
Me - Oh did I send the wrong link to something?
DH - I dunno, it's just coming to a page with a shower cap.
Me -
DH -
Me -
DH -
Me -
DH - Okay, which color.
He's so cute...
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
Please complain to them and get replacements! #teamsqueakywheel
tapioca_pudding
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I know, so cute, I don't know why he still questions these things instead of just going along with the program. 
Bad&Bougee
Well-Known Member
Please don't say Box braids!! I'm trying my hardest to resist the urge to have some installed. I'm going to live vicariously through you.
Jade Feria
Well-Known Member
Trust, I was on the phone as soon as I opened that box. They're sending the replacements and gave me a 20% off coupon.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I am shocked at how good that stuff is! I add a teaspoon of aloe Vera powder. I was not a believer in DIY until this hair tea.
My DIY Curl Activator will be based off of it.
locabouthair
Well-Known Member
Coconut oil with some conditioner as a pre poo really helps with tangles. I used the one from dollar tree too. Need to stock up.
Honey Bee
Well-Known Member
I wanna make a diy ayurvedic wax/ pomade thing for my ends and edges.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I wanna make a diy ayurvedic wax/ pomade thing for my ends and edges.
Ooooo! Please do share once you get a formulation you like.
Jade Feria
Well-Known Member
Sis! I didn't expect for it to be as strengthening as it is! I have to use it sparingly. And the batch I made is going on it's 4th week, I think. It's still good, but I want to use it up and make a fresh batch.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
Half my hair is jaw length and the other half is collarbone length
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I don't know what it is, but I can't get any of Mielle Organics products to work for me. I'm scared to try anything else of hers/theirs now.
fifi134
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I finally caved in and put in some box braids last night. I used the rubber band method, and it was much quicker than usual braiding, but the parting took me some time because I usually don't care about the hidden parts I'll keep them in for 3-4 weeks, then take a month off. By then, I should hit my 1-year anniversary from my BC 
I did an ACV rinse then shampooed the hair the night before and wanted to speed up the drying process. Pro tip: don't be lazy and put the hair in the dryer unit
I'll keep them in for 3-4 weeks, then take a month off. By then, I should hit my 1-year anniversary from my BC I did an ACV rinse then shampooed the hair the night before and wanted to speed up the drying process. Pro tip: don't be lazy and put the hair in the dryer unit
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Me: Lemme run something by you real quick.
DH: Okay.
Me: So, you know how during Black Friday I try to take advantage of hair products sales . . .
DH: Wait, is this about you trying to buy another hair product?
Me: Well . . . just listen. This is about deep conditioner. I don't have a lot of deep conditioner, because I have a hard time finding one that works for me.
DH: So that's a yes. This is about a hair product.
Me: Just bear with me. See, Hairveda had a great, great sale, and I held back and did not get the deep conditioner set because, like I said, most deep conditioners just don't work for me.
DH: Mm hmm.
Me: But I just recently found out that this deep conditioner set might COULD work for me. And . . .
DH: From whom? Someone you trust who has hair with your hair's characteristics?
Me: Well, no, her hair isn't like mine but . . .
DH: You're not going to listen to what I think, so I don't need to listen any further.
Me: No, see that's where you're wrong. I really want your input. See, that sale is . . .
DH: You can't just keep buying hair products, Yvette.
Me: *blink blink*
DH: You can't.
Me: *blink blink*
DH: (sigh) How much does it cost?
DH: Okay.
Me: So, you know how during Black Friday I try to take advantage of hair products sales . . .
DH: Wait, is this about you trying to buy another hair product?
Me: Well . . . just listen. This is about deep conditioner. I don't have a lot of deep conditioner, because I have a hard time finding one that works for me.
DH: So that's a yes. This is about a hair product.
Me: Just bear with me. See, Hairveda had a great, great sale, and I held back and did not get the deep conditioner set because, like I said, most deep conditioners just don't work for me.
DH: Mm hmm.
Me: But I just recently found out that this deep conditioner set might COULD work for me. And . . .
DH: From whom? Someone you trust who has hair with your hair's characteristics?
Me: Well, no, her hair isn't like mine but . . .
DH: You're not going to listen to what I think, so I don't need to listen any further.
Me: No, see that's where you're wrong. I really want your input. See, that sale is . . .
DH: You can't just keep buying hair products, Yvette.
Me: *blink blink*
DH: You can't.
Me: *blink blink*
DH: (sigh) How much does it cost?
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keranikki
Natural, 3abc/4a, Fine, medium density
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