She was very helpful. The lifted cuticles were due to the dryness.
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She was very helpful. The lifted cuticles were due to the dryness.
HappilyLiberal
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Your hair looks great! I will be happy when my hair gets to that stage!
faithVA
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faithVA
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Wow Love2Live
The advice you were given surprises me in some places. Like, discontinue protein two weeks before and three weeks after a relaxer. Most folks seem to do protein right after a relaxer and that was something I thought was the gospel. You're being advised differently. Also, you were advised on sealing with a serum because cones aren't the devil after all?
I know everyone's hair is different, but it just drives the point home that all things don't work for all people.
The most remarkable thing though, is the suggestion to never co-wash. Does that also include cleansing conditioners?
Fascinating.....
The advice you were given surprises me in some places. Like, discontinue protein two weeks before and three weeks after a relaxer. Most folks seem to do protein right after a relaxer and that was something I thought was the gospel. You're being advised differently. Also, you were advised on sealing with a serum because cones aren't the devil after all?
I know everyone's hair is different, but it just drives the point home that all things don't work for all people.
The most remarkable thing though, is the suggestion to never co-wash. Does that also include cleansing conditioners?
Fascinating.....
Evolving78
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people love to cowash, but it just doesn't get the hair fully clean and will cause buildup over time. It will also cause follicles to become clogged. Most treatments tell you to discontinue use weeks before and after a relaxer application. What we learned on the boards goes against the grain. But folks are starting to go back to basics and commercialized products. In the end, you do have to do what works for you. Like a lot of folks were saying the wash their hair in the sink, but this board sees tons of complaints about hair tangling during washing sessions. Once my hair got to a certain length, I could no longer wash in the sink. My hair would tangle and get caught in the drain. Most folks on blogs and YouTube get in the shower to wash. That convo was very interesting to me.
faithVA
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Just from my conversation with them, I gather it is a pet peeve of theirs as are some other things. I think cowashing only is not a good thing. However, I think the word Never is probably also extreme. But I agree, everyone has to do what works for them. I think they gave good recommendations to start with.
Evolving78
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I agree with this!
Evolving78
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do it for me too! Lol I looked at the sink long and hard, but I did it several weeks ago and paid for it dearly.I'm sitting here debating whether I'm washing my hair in the shower or the sink. Im cold and don't want to take off my warm clothes and get in the shower. The sink it is.
faithVA
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I ended up turning the heater on and washing in the shower.
I have so much shrinkage my hair will probably have to be MBL before its too long for the sink
faithVA
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I cowashed and then blew my hair dry. I have not done that in years. Then I gave myself a 1/2" trim. This is my hair after the trim. I'm going to use this for my end of month length check.
My ends are in good shape now. I hope I can keep them that way and not need another trim before the end of June.
I'm still some distance from SL but hopefully I can get there by the end of the year.
My ends are in good shape now. I hope I can keep them that way and not need another trim before the end of June.
I'm still some distance from SL but hopefully I can get there by the end of the year.
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There are techniques?
faithVA
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OK. I just wanted it done and fast so I could trim it. So I used the comb attachment on high heat and did each section. Then when I finished each section, I went back through on low heat.
If I do it again in the future I may try something else. But the blow dryer is now put away
yaya24
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I want to dye my hair super black with the shea moisture dye, but its not available at any of my loxal targets. I plan on waiting until May.. so ill order online.
Took time and dusted my ends yesterday. My hair is happy
I want some Havana twists next weekend through early May.
Took time and dusted my ends yesterday. My hair is happy
I want some Havana twists next weekend through early May.
faithVA
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I want to dye my hair super black with the shea moisture dye, but its not available at any of my loxal targets. I plan on waiting until May.. so ill order online.
Took time and dusted my ends yesterday. My hair is happy
I want some Havana twists next weekend through early May.
If they haven't already I think most Targets discontinued selling it
The only place I have seen it recently is online.
HappilyLiberal
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Let's see...
It's about and inch and a half to two inches in the front.
A half inch at the crown.
And an inch in the back.
I'm thinking about going in and getting it cut to one length and starting over... again!
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
Happy Monday, SLers!
Funny how the smallest change makes a diff:
So I twist my hair up every night to protect the endd while sleep then bun it all up in the morning. Well the bangs came out so cute I left them out for my style today and did the rest regular.
-I have been stopped and asked what's different in amazement
-Told my hair is gorgeous
-Called beautiful
-And strongly flirted with by a handsome man who also called me beautiful
Well dang... guess I'll be wearing bangs more often
Funny how the smallest change makes a diff:
So I twist my hair up every night to protect the endd while sleep then bun it all up in the morning. Well the bangs came out so cute I left them out for my style today and did the rest regular.
-I have been stopped and asked what's different in amazement
-Told my hair is gorgeous
-Called beautiful
-And strongly flirted with by a handsome man who also called me beautiful
Well dang... guess I'll be wearing bangs more often
Evolving78
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gettin some Monday action! LolHappy Monday, SLers! Funny how the smallest change makes a diff: So I twist my hair up every night to protect the endd while sleep then bun it all up in the morning. Well the bangs came out so cute I left them out for my style today and did the rest regular. -I have been stopped and asked what's different in amazement -Told my hair is gorgeous -Called beautiful -And strongly flirted with by a handsome man who also called me beautiful
Evolving78
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oh that is cute!Feast your eyes on the world's most fabulous bangs!
faithVA
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Feast your eyes on the world's most fabulous bangs!
Glad you are have a fabulous hair day. The bangs probably make you look mysterious and sexy. 
Coilystep
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I plan to post a progress pic this weekend. I'm trying to decide if I want stretch via roller set, a blow out just do a pull test.
faithVA
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Yes, I agree. If you posted one this month you are fine.
faithVA
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:yay, Can't wait to see. I usually go with whatever is easiest, especially this early in the year.
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