MHM Hangout

Guinan

Guinan

Re-Branding
Clay washed my hair and my scalp feels so good. I have my DC on (DCing overnight); which is KCNT. I loveeeeeeee the way it smells and it seems to be responding really well on my hair. I cant wait to try the gel tomorrow. No bangs tomorrow. It's just too darn hot for anything in my face. I will post pics tomorrow with the results.

In my clay wash I used rhassoul clay, ACV and alittle bit of water. Prior to the clay wash, I spritz my hair with diluted tressume and finger detangled with olive oil. It only took me 1.5 hr. I'm happy that I have found a way to work MHM into my hectic life, lol.
 
Bajanmum

Bajanmum

Well-Known Member
pelohello said:
My hair takes FOREVER to dry. But I have learned a couple of tricks to cut down the drying time. For starters, before I apply my DC, I make sure my hair is damp and not soaking wet. Then when I apply my DC, I make sure it's on the creamier side, than watery. When I wake up the next day my hair is very moisturized but not soaking wet (if that makes sense). When I apply my gel, I really try to rub it in, instead of plopping it on my hair; and really focus on the roots.

I finish my wng by 5:30am, by 1pm it's dry. I semi air dry. I use a diffuser on low heat for about 10mins and focus on the areas that I know take forever to dry.
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Thanks for the tips. Looks like I'll be getting a diffuser attachment. I've actually been considering waking up earlier so I can finish all the steps earlier. Otherwise I don't get to show off my hair. When I get the kids from school, I don't have to leave home again til the next day when I'm usually under a baggy and head wrap lol.
 
Guinan

Guinan

Re-Branding
I just realize I was supposed to post my results of using KCNT and the KCC. I posted it in the fall/winter wng thread. As far as the products; they are spectacular!!! I REALLY liked the gel/custard. I really wish it wasn't so expensive or at least give you more than 8oz for almost 20 bucks! I still have alittle more than half of the jar left. I really liked the DC/leave-in. It really moisturized my hair. The DC/leave-in is more reasonable in price since you can dilute the product. I think the next time I wash my hair, I will try using less of the custard and see how my hair responds.

I def prefer the KCC than the Camille rose curl maker. The KCC provided me with more definition, more softness, no flakes and no itchy scalp. Oh and it has a better smell than the curl maker and it's an approved MHM item. But the rose maker is better in price and quantity. The next thing I plan on testing out is the Jane Carter gel/cream. I dont' think that's approved but the ingredients weren't too bad.
 
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cocoma

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I made it through 5 sessions. It is way to hot and humid to do a wash and go so I got lazy and started back to bunning this week. I noticed that my hair looks great all week but I start to get single strand knots after 3 days. So I will make sure to do it twice a week when I wear a wash and go.
 
Bajanmum

Bajanmum

Well-Known Member
Yesterday, was day 7 done. I'm actually going to miss doing my hair daily, but I've commited myself to doing it every 2-3 days, especially now we actually have some hot weather. Sweating in my scalp, is making my roots poofy/fluffy and its breaking the gel cast lol.

Does anyone else get webbing between clumps? Just wondered if I'm not doing something right.
 
Guinan

Guinan

Re-Branding
My wng is lasting pretty well! I'm going on vacay for a couple of days. I think I will water wash my hair while on vacay; if needed. For my styler I will use my curl maker. I don't want to use KCC while at the beach since it's so expensive. For my DC/Leave-in I'm gonna use KCNT.
 
LavenderMint

LavenderMint

Well-Known Member
So, I quit doing MHM after getting my Komaza results (mostly hi-po, weekly wash with moisture shampoo, co-washing is a no-no, frequent protein treatments, etc). Since then, my hair has been thriving!
EXCEPT.
There's a patch on the right front side of my head, temple to ear, that I suspect is low po. NOTHING absorbs on this side, leaving me with flakes and a gray cast. I can't believe I'm going to have to give special treatment to such a little section.
 
crimsonpeach

crimsonpeach

Master Lurker
I did the full MHM process Monday night including the original cherry lola treatment. Got the best wash and go I've had in a while.

Guess I'll be back to doing the full routine (ACV for the first step) once a week and a regular cowash midweek.

I'm determined to grow out this tapered cut this summer and get back to APL
 
YvetteWithJoy

YvetteWithJoy

On break
1. Which regimen are you doing? Pinkecube MHM?, DubaiDees Modifed MHM?, AketaFitgirls Original?, DanaB? Other? Please describe.

I am following my own version of the Terra Veda Organix (TVO) version of the MHM. It renders it quite doable. They explain it in full detail with a couple of videos all on one page here: https://terravedaorganix.com/pages/tvo-method-for-max-hydration-5​

They have a hipo MHM and a lowpo MHM, along with a hipo collection of products and a lowpo collection of products. I have tried using their products a few times, but my hair is responding strangely to them.​

2. When did you start the regimen?

I inadvertently started doing a modified version of the original MHM months and months ago because I was trialing the Naturalicious line.
Without even really thinking about, I sort of got more serious with the MHM on June 28, 2016.
I purposely and officially started on July 7, 2016.​

3. How often do you do the method?

After having clarified/chelated that initial time, now I just keep it running on a 14-day repeating cycle (please see below).​

4. Benefits seen so far

The definition of my 4a curls has improved DRAMATICALLY. Since introducing Oyin Hair Dew into the line up, my wash and wear's have been way more moisturized.​

5. Anything else you would like to share.

I need to test which products if any should be applied to soaking wet hair. I know Anthony Dickey advises this. However, a YouTuber had the idea that if hipo hair is full of water, product can hardly get in. So she started applying product to DAMP hair (not soaking wet hair), and her hair styling went to the next level. Will that happen for me? Need to test it.

Tangles and knots are a BIG issue for me, having very fine yet highly dense, coily 4a hair. I am trying to determine if I should detangle BEFORE cleansing or follow the TVO method of detangling with the mud treatment on long wash days and detangling as I cowash and as I condition on wash days.

Lastly, a hairstylist was able to give me the wash-and-wear of LIFE (gorgeous, comment-garnering everywhere I went, super elongated, super hydrated and moisturized) . . . and I haven't been able to replicate it even though I tried using the exact same products she used. Maybe it's something about her technique??? I thought I was replicating it exactly.​

6. Starting Photo

7. Current Picture if you have one.

8. List your steps and products. New comers may find this helpful when looking at products and modifications.

Because the TVO products are NOT vibing with my hair, I've slightly redefined the SHORT WASH DAY and LONG WASH DAY.​

SHORT WASH DAY =​
  1. prepoo overnight with a 1:1:1 mixture of raw and undefined coconut oil, light EVOO, and castor oil
  2. water only washing
  3. oil rinse with grape seed oil
  4. close cuticles with a 1:1 spritz of cold diluted water and aloe Vera juice
  5. moisturize with Oyin Hair Dew
  6. style and seal with Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker or Shea Moisture's Hipo gel
LONG WASH DAY =​
  1. apply TVO's Carmel-tini treatment and cover with 2 plastic baggies for 30 minutes to overnight
  2. detox and condition and detangle with Naturalicious's 5-in-1 clay treatment
  3. deep condition with Shea Moisture's High Porosity Moisture-seal Masque
  4. close cuticles with a 1:1 spritz of cold diluted water and aloe Vera juice
  5. moisturize with Oyin Hair Dew
  6. style and seal with Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker or Shea Moisture's Hipo gel
Someone here advised me that I was waiting too long in between short wash days. So, I will be following this 14-day routine:​

Week A​
1st Sunday: SHORT WASH DAY
1st Monday: simply refresh style
1st Tuesday: simply refresh style
1st Wednesday: SHORT WASH DAY
1st Thursday: simply refresh style
1st Friday: simply refresh style
1st Saturday: water rinse and restyle*

*I got the idea for this last type of day from MahoganyCurls, who mentioned in one her videos that she sometimes rinses her head under water on refresh day but does not WASH.

Week B​
2nd Sunday: SHORT WASH DAY
2nd Monday: simply refresh style
2nd Tuesday: simply refresh style in the morning . . . BEGIN LONG WASH DAY AT NIGHT
2nd Wednesday: COMPLETE LONG WASH DAY IN THE MORNING
2nd Thursday: simply refresh style
2nd Friday: simply refresh style
2nd Saturday: water rinse and restyle
 
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SheWalks

SheWalks

Well-Known Member
Anyone here still use kccc and dilute it? I bought some and tried it out, I loved the application and the results but when my hair was completely dry, my once soft hair was sticky. So I'm thinking I need to dilute it but I don't know what type of water to kccc ratio I should start with..
 
GGsKin

GGsKin

Well-Known Member
Bajanmum said:
Does anyone know how long after using henna/indigo can I use the clay? And will it leach the colour?
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When I henna, I usually water rinse on my next wash (3 or four days later- a week if my hair is feeling really good), and then clay on the following wash (another 3 days - a week later).

I use hibiscus in my mix and I find the colour effect does fade faster. I haven't used a lot of indigo to be able to give an opinion on the effects of clay on the colour.
 
faithVA

faithVA

Well-Known Member
kodochax said:
Anyone here still use kccc and dilute it? I bought some and tried it out, I loved the application and the results but when my hair was completely dry, my once soft hair was sticky. So I'm thinking I need to dilute it but I don't know what type of water to kccc ratio I should start with..
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Start with 50/50 and take it up or down from there.
 
GGsKin

GGsKin

Well-Known Member
kodochax said:
Anyone here still use kccc and dilute it? I bought some and tried it out, I loved the application and the results but when my hair was completely dry, my once soft hair was sticky. So I'm thinking I need to dilute it but I don't know what type of water to kccc ratio I should start with..
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I still do. I don't measure anything but I tend to use more water than gel, roughly 50:50 if I want a longer hold.
 
YvetteWithJoy

YvetteWithJoy

On break
Today was supposed to be a only-rinse-with-water-and-restyle day, but Mom came over to surprise me with help with the kiddoes. Can't turn down hair time!

I cowashed, lightly finger detangled, and conditioned all with SM's hipo masque. I moisturized with Oyin Hair Dew.

New: I revisited the DevaCurl gel that came in the Ulta DevaCurl Decadence kit and diffused.

Good, good results!!! Hubby says prettiest wash-and-wear I've yet achieved at home!

Slight issues: It feels way less moisturized now that the gel is in, compared with when I only had the Oyin in. The roots are a little frizzy, but kind of in a good way.

This is a pretty result. :smile: Yay! Still seeking multi-day moisturization, though.
 
SheWalks

SheWalks

Well-Known Member
I did the 50:50 mix today and it worked well thank you ladies again for the tip. I have to try it a bit more to see how my hair really responds. Some sections were great and others I had to slather on a lot more of the mix. I used 2.5 oz of gel in total which is much better than 4ish ounces I used last time! I will see tomorrow if I still experience the stickiness. The definition seems to be the same it's just some of my hair felt weird like I didn't use a leave in conditioner at all. I don't blame the gel since the night before I used knot today and uncle funky daughters and it felt like I put shampoo in my hair . Even my clay treatment felt off so my hair might need some time. I won't be using that combo again, I will continue on with the kinky curly combo. Currently sitting in a wash and go with the diluted formula and my hair seems to be the same after application. I will also be sure to keep up with my protein treatments so I will be doing my Komaza weekly, I don't think the cherry lola has enough protein for me.

Butters n Bars has a 30% off sale so I'm going to up my rhassoul & bentonite stash. I haven't gotten around to trying my pink clay yet so I won't buy anymore. My hair dryer has been a big help, I would struggle doing these wash & gos without it. I can dry my hair enough then band and fluff to go to work in the morning.
 
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Chillidee

Member
Hi ladies...finally coming out of lurkdom :look:

I'm on page 35 of this mammoth thread and the information on here is so helpful. Thank you all!
I'm taking out kinky twists next weekend, and I'm going to get started with this. Is anyone able to tell me if I'm supposed to wash my hair before doing the CLCT?
 
GGsKin

GGsKin

Well-Known Member
Chillidee said:
Hi ladies...finally coming out of lurkdom :look:

I'm on page 35 of this mammoth thread and the information on here is so helpful. Thank you all!
I'm taking out kinky twists next weekend, and I'm going to get started with this. Is anyone able to tell me if I'm supposed to wash my hair before doing the CLCT?
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I don't do CLCT anymore but I preferred to do them on washed/ rinsed hair, that way my hair was already detangled and didn't feel coated with old product during application.
 
SheWalks

SheWalks

Well-Known Member
Just wanted to give a heads up since KCCC is on the expensive side. Curlmart is currently running a sale which has Kinky Curly 15% off. You can stack Cart15 with it to get the 16oz Curling custard for about $21.66 which is a steal for this brand. I'm stocked up for the rest of the summer!
 
GGsKin

GGsKin

Well-Known Member
I felt like focussing on my ends and crown/ front yesterday morning. In prep for a diluted shampoo, I coated my ends with coconut oil before lightly removing shed hairs (I'd baggied the night before so my hair was moist).

After shampooing my end's and crown, I applied full strength Mill Creek Botanicals Jojoba conditioner (protein) and sectioned off in bantu knots- 8 total. I left this uncovered for 20mins, maybe more. Rinsed each section and applied full strength AOWC, wrapped in cling film and a bag (10mins), added a hot towel under the bag for a further 20mins.

Took down and rinsed each section before clay cleansing/ washing with a mix of; calcium bentonite, rhassoul, water, SAA, and hibiscus tea. Left for 15mins.

After rinsing, I oiled and rinsed and styled with the usual.
 
MizzBFly

MizzBFly

Well-Known Member
YvetteWithJoy said:
1. Which regimen are you doing? Pinkecube MHM?, DubaiDees Modifed MHM?, AketaFitgirls Original?, DanaB? Other? Please describe.

I am following my own version of the Terra Veda Organix (TVO) version of the MHM. It renders it quite doable. They explain it in full detail with a couple of videos all on one page here: https://terravedaorganix.com/pages/tvo-method-for-max-hydration-5​

They have a hipo MHM and a lowpo MHM, along with a hipo collection of products and a lowpo collection of products. I have tried using their products a few times, but my hair is responding strangely to them.​

2. When did you start the regimen?

I inadvertently started doing a modified version of the original MHM months and months ago because I was trialing the Naturalicious line.
Without even really thinking about, I sort of got more serious with the MHM on June 28, 2016.
I purposely and officially started on July 7, 2016.​

3. How often do you do the method?

After having clarified/chelated that initial time, now I just keep it running on a 14-day repeating cycle (please see below).​

4. Benefits seen so far

The definition of my 4a curls has improved DRAMATICALLY. Since introducing Oyin Hair Dew into the line up, my wash and wear's have been way more moisturized.​

5. Anything else you would like to share.

I need to test which products if any should be applied to soaking wet hair. I know Anthony Dickey advises this. However, a YouTuber had the idea that if hipo hair is full of water, product can hardly get in. So she started applying product to DAMP hair (not soaking wet hair), and her hair styling went to the next level. Will that happen for me? Need to test it.

Tangles and knots are a BIG issue for me, having very fine yet highly dense, coily 4a hair. I am trying to determine if I should detangle BEFORE cleansing or follow the TVO method of detangling with the mud treatment on long wash days and detangling as I cowash and as I condition on wash days.

Lastly, a hairstylist was able to give me the wash-and-wear of LIFE (gorgeous, comment-garnering everywhere I went, super elongated, super hydrated and moisturized) . . . and I haven't been able to replicate it even though I tried using the exact same products she used. Maybe it's something about her technique??? I thought I was replicating it exactly.​

6. Starting Photo

7. Current Picture if you have one.

8. List your steps and products. New comers may find this helpful when looking at products and modifications.

Because the TVO products are NOT vibing with my hair, I've slightly redefined the SHORT WASH DAY and LONG WASH DAY.​

SHORT WASH DAY =​
  1. prepoo overnight with a 1:1:1 mixture of raw and undefined coconut oil, light EVOO, and castor oil
  2. water only washing
  3. oil rinse with grape seed oil
  4. close cuticles with a 1:1 spritz of cold diluted water and aloe Vera juice
  5. moisturize with Oyin Hair Dew
  6. style and seal with Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker or Shea Moisture's Hipo gel
LONG WASH DAY =​
  1. apply TVO's Carmel-tini treatment and cover with 2 plastic baggies for 30 minutes to overnight
  2. detox and condition and detangle with Naturalicious's 5-in-1 clay treatment
  3. deep condition with Shea Moisture's High Porosity Moisture-seal Masque
  4. close cuticles with a 1:1 spritz of cold diluted water and aloe Vera juice
  5. moisturize with Oyin Hair Dew
  6. style and seal with Camille Rose Naturals Curl Maker or Shea Moisture's Hipo gel
Someone here advised me that I was waiting too long in between short wash days. So, I will be following this 14-day routine:​

Week A​
1st Sunday: SHORT WASH DAY
1st Monday: simply refresh style
1st Tuesday: simply refresh style
1st Wednesday: SHORT WASH DAY
1st Thursday: simply refresh style
1st Friday: simply refresh style
1st Saturday: water rinse and restyle*

*I got the idea for this last type of day from MahoganyCurls, who mentioned in one her videos that she sometimes rinses her head under water on refresh day but does not WASH.

Week B​
2nd Sunday: SHORT WASH DAY
2nd Monday: simply refresh style
2nd Tuesday: simply refresh style in the morning . . . BEGIN LONG WASH DAY AT NIGHT
2nd Wednesday: COMPLETE LONG WASH DAY IN THE MORNING
2nd Thursday: simply refresh style
2nd Friday: simply refresh style
2nd Saturday: water rinse and restyle
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Concerning Anthony Dickey Method- I've tried it and the results were frizzy hair, since my 1st successful wash-n-go with Xtreme a month ago, I only apply leave in and gel on damp or barely damp hair the results are epic! also I am low-porosity
 
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