caliscurls
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It does look like it's going to even itself out @MileHighDiva . If your ends look good but if you're experiencing breakage the Komaza analysis may not be a bad idea.
Hip–Tailbone Length (HL–TBL) 2015-2016 Challenge!
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MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
She feels my hair would be where I want it to be, if I trimmed more. She rolled her eyes when I told her about the No Cut/Trim Challenge. Also feels, I use too much product.
I think the stuff, I've been using on my scalp is making me shed in over drive. So, I'm not going to use it anymore. I need all my strands.
Aggie
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So @MileHighDiva, what have you been using on your scalp that you feel is making your hair shed?
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
The Pomade Shop Growth Essentials, it has sulfur in it. I recall taking Country Life Maxi Hair vitamins, which has sulfur and caused the "Great Shed of 2013." I'll probably give the TPS away.
Aireen
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@MileHighDiva, how often do you trim? I'd say maybe cut every 3 months so your hair has time to grow out and progress. Your hair looks great, I think your ends will even out if you trim a tad bit more or figure out a way to stop the shedding.
Lucia
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@MileHighDiva
I have to agree with everyone else don't cut it just let the ends thicken up on there own. Dust or s and d every 3-6 months keep your length your ends are not damaged at all and cutting back to a shorter length won't thicken them up they will grow back in the same way no ones hair grows at the same rate all over maybe the back grows faster than the front or sides etc. you know what I mean. I started using aphogee green tea reconstructor spray and it's done wonders for seasonal shedding and helping to lock in moisture.
I could have been HL/TBL already if I hadn't cut back and set myself back about 1.5 years in the process. Girl don't do it and don't make me go over there
I have to agree with everyone else don't cut it just let the ends thicken up on there own. Dust or s and d every 3-6 months keep your length your ends are not damaged at all and cutting back to a shorter length won't thicken them up they will grow back in the same way no ones hair grows at the same rate all over maybe the back grows faster than the front or sides etc. you know what I mean. I started using aphogee green tea reconstructor spray and it's done wonders for seasonal shedding and helping to lock in moisture.
I could have been HL/TBL already if I hadn't cut back and set myself back about 1.5 years in the process. Girl don't do it and don't make me go over there
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ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I have "cutter's remorse"! Missing those 3 inches of relaxed ends I cut last month. In true natural hair fashion (without the relaxed ends giving my hair weight) it's shrinking up around my shoulders when curly. It used to hang around bra strap length curly. *ugly cries*
This is a comparison picture. Both are day 4 roller sets.
I guess the good news is my hair is fuller and the ends are not see through like before 
However, I will not be cutting that much EVAH again...just dusting from now on. How are my other hip chicks doing?
This is a comparison picture. Both are day 4 roller sets.
I guess the good news is my hair is fuller and the ends are not see through like before However, I will not be cutting that much EVAH again...just dusting from now on. How are my other hip chicks doing?
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SmilingElephant
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That ugly cry, tho! 
But it looks so pretty and healthy!
So i was in the shower today, shampooing and conditioning and detangling my hair and I decided to do a little length check, and i know its not really spectacular but i had like 2 strands that reach WHip length. And yes, i squealed! I am SO excited!! I'm still taking my vitamins so i hope that in the next 2-3 months i'll have a significant amount of strands at that length 
But it looks so pretty and healthy!
So i was in the shower today, shampooing and conditioning and detangling my hair and I decided to do a little length check, and i know its not really spectacular but i had like 2 strands that reach WHip length. And yes, i squealed!
I am SO excited!! I'm still taking my vitamins so i hope that in the next 2-3 months i'll have a significant amount of strands at that length 
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I keep staring at your pics trying to make a decision for you. Lol Your hair is nicely pressed though.
If you know for certain that this is shed then do not cut. Do as your stylist adv. I root for that Alter Ego Garlic Treatment to combat shedding. Shedding has been my worst nightmare since having my dd.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Been searching for another moisture deep conditioner. I've heard great reviews about Joico Moisture Recovery Treatment Balm. People say it's perfect for thick coarse hair. I can't wait to try it.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
You'll love the Joico MR Treatment Balm! It's my favorite OTG moisturizing DC.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I'm glad to hear that!! Thanks!
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
School and work consumed my life so I fell waaay off with updating. Then I lost all my progress pictures when my phone died. Basically I was at mbl a year ago. Now I'm about 2 inches from wl. I'm hoping that with more protective styling, better eating habits, exercising and a consistent regimen I'll at least make hip length by the end of 2016. I'll post a pic when I straighten at the end of this month for a real length check.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Try it! Try it!
I love it! It is soooo moisturizing. I have decided to use up all my DC's and only repurchase the following:
Joico MRB (of course)
MoroccanOil Hydrating Masque
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Mask
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
So how are you using the masks and when do you use them?
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
I use a one of those deep conditioning masques every wash day after cleansing. Sometimes I use them with heat (steamer), most times just my body heat. I let them sit anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours....just depends on my mood. I TRY to wash every week but usually it's every 10 to 14 days.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
I like that. Yea, I'm definitely trying these and your process. My hair has found a way to suck up all the moisture from my fav conditioners. I need something stronger so I will start with these.
Aireen
Well-Known Member
Sounds similar to my regimen even though I'm relaxed. Down to the supposed washing "weekly"... usually happening every 10-14 days.
I'd say definitely get a steamer if your hair is sucking up moisture. They're about $100 on eBay, good investment since we're all hair junkies and we end up spending that much on products anyway.
It'll lift the cuticles a bit and help the hair absorb moisture molecules from the steam – at least I've heard that's what happens.If you don't want to/can't buy a steamer, try sealing your hair with oil after deep conditioning – I suggest coconut oil. Put your conditioner/deep conditioner in, let it sit for about 5 minutes then maybe add a tad bit more and layer some oil on top. This method REALLY helps if your hair is a little drier than normal and needs a boost. If you don't like coconut oil, try EVOO or just your fav oil in general. [Warning that EVOO may work a little too well so be careful with it.]
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
Thanks Aireen!
Ladies, can I buy the Joico from a local beauty store? I need it today and I don't want to order it. And what store can I get the Moroccan oil and Shea butter masks from?
Ladies, can I buy the Joico from a local beauty store? I need it today and I don't want to order it. And what store can I get the Moroccan oil and Shea butter masks from?
LivingInPeace
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I've seen Joico at Ulta.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Do you have a Beauty Brands?I never seen an Ulta here. Sigh.
LivingInPeace
Well-Known Member
Some CVS stores carry a few Joico products.I never seen an Ulta here. Sigh.
pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@pre_medicalrulz
I buy my Joico MRB from TJ Maxx for $7.99.
The Shea Moisture honey Masque is from Target for around $10.
The MoroccanOil Masque can be found at most salons...especially the ones that do "others" hair
Don't e-slap me when you see the price though... It can range between $30 and $50 depending on the size you want I've found that all these DC's last a long time. I used to slather them on in the past but all of them are thick and you only need a small amount to cover your entire head. I've had my MoroccanOil Masque since January and I know for a fact I've used the same tube of Joico for at least 10 washes now...same with the Shea Moisture.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
Sounds similar to my regimen even though I'm relaxed. Down to the supposed washing "weekly"... usually happening every 10-14 days.
I'd say definitely get a steamer if your hair is sucking up moisture. They're about $100 on eBay, good investment since we're all hair junkies and we end up spending that much on products anyway.
If you don't want to/can't buy a steamer, try sealing your hair with oil after deep conditioning – I suggest coconut oil. Put your conditioner/deep conditioner in, let it sit for about 5 minutes then maybe add a tad bit more and layer some oil on top. This method REALLY helps if your hair is a little drier than normal and needs a boost. If you don't like coconut oil, try EVOO or just your fav oil in general. [Warning that EVOO may work a little too well so be careful with it.]
@Aireen
The thing is I don't start my wash day unless I know for sure I have time to pre-poo, DC roller set and all that jazz...ain't no half stepping in my hair care game! lolFor example my hair smells like scalp right now
but we are putting our Christmas tree up later today and all our Christmas decorations out in the yard. Plus I wanna hit up the mall and snatch up some Bath and Body Works candles. So washing will probably happen Monday or Tuesday...round 10 or 11 days after my last wash. We gone do better in 2016 right? Right? 
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
I think I'm going to start roller setting my hair next year.
MAYBE. lol!
I just don't know how to get it to come out of the rollers looking silky. :\ It's been ages since I've done a roller set on my hair. Maybe I can use the ginormous flexi rods?
MAYBE. lol!
I just don't know how to get it to come out of the rollers looking silky. :\ It's been ages since I've done a roller set on my hair. Maybe I can use the ginormous flexi rods?
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
This woman said her hair smells like scalp!
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@SmilingElephant Yesssssssss come on over to the roller setting side girl! I'll be with you every step of the way! I credit deep conditioning and roller setting to getting me from grazing BSL to grazing TBL in 2 years. You should join the 2016 roller setting challenge. @Blairx0 normally gets the new thread started around this time every year.
This woman said her hair smells like scalp!
It's not a pleasant smell either to say the least.
Aireen
Well-Known Member
I know what you mean. I'm kinda the opposite, I tend to wash my hair right before going out somewhere more important like school/hanging out with people which is the worst because it keeps me back. I think I'm going to start washing my hair probably on a really relaxed days so I can take my time and not have to stress over how long I'm taking. LOL we'll make a little hair-resolution to be better in 2016, hopefully.@Aireen
For example my hair smells like scalp right now
OoooooOoooooh~ What kind of candles are you getting? I should've taken advantage of the sale going on too.
I KNOW THAT SMELL!! It's like oily, musty smell that's kind of mild. I say mild because I don't want to ever have it be strong enough that you can smell it when I move around. Ugh... just saying this is making me want to really improve on how often/how I handle my hair; we have to improve on this washing hair thing FOR SURE.
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