Can I ask a DUMB question
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HoneyBadger
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Dumb question: are twists bad for your ends? I don't use heat and most bun after taking down my twists but gosh darnit if my ends aren't messed up.
TwoSnapsUp
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I hate what it does to my ends
biznesswmn
Well-Known Member
My bad Jobwright
I did open it to make my prepoo but hadnt put it in the fridge.
I ended up throwg it out
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Fuu
Member
Thank you for the info~!
Aggie
Well-Known Member
@Fuu, I totally agree with @Saludable84. I find that when all I do is cowash without deep conditioning with some protein conditioner, my hair revolts in the biggest way with massive amounts of split ends.
Believe me, this is not the way to go. Protein sensitive hair could get away with wheat protein - a very mild protein, but my need something a lot more of a medium to hardcore strength, being so fine, like Duo Tek Protein Conditioner and a few others I have in my stash.
I was thinking about trying out an egg in my conditioner every now and then for both strengthening and thickening during my cowash
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Fuu
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@Fuu, I totally agree with @Saludable84. I find that when all I do is cowash without deep conditioning with some protein conditioner, my hair revolts in the biggest way with massive amounts of split ends. Believe me, this is not the way to go. Protein sensitive hair could get away with wheat protein - a very mild protein, but my need something a lot more of a medium to hardcore strength, being so fine, like Duo Tek Protein Conditioner and a few others I have in my stash. I was thinking about trying out an egg in my conditioner every now and then for both strengthening and thickening during my cowash
Thanks~ I'm still trying to get some sort of regimen down so I can have healthier hair. My instinct was telling me that the problem was because I don't use protein enough.
I thought that I should ask here just in case I'm wrong. I'll make sure to use protein more regularly in my washes. Thanks again~
thebelleofelle
Active Member
this may sound dumb but I have to ask....
how do I wash my hair in box braids and avoid the frizz and hair sticking up?? I want to keep them looking as fresh as possible but I need to wash them bcuz my scalp has OD build-up.
TIA
how do I wash my hair in box braids and avoid the frizz and hair sticking up?? I want to keep them looking as fresh as possible but I need to wash them bcuz my scalp has OD build-up.
TIA
NGraceO
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thebelleofelle
NOT a dumb question!! What I do: after shampoo and condition and let a a towel absorb some of he excess water for a while. The. I moisturize n seal, place my braids in a low pony and smooth. Then tie a satin scarf around it in a taught matter and air dry this way, while working around the house.....
You braids WILL frizz, but this helped me dramatically cut down on it and keep my braid looking neat for longer.
NGraceO
ImFrotastic
Active Member
Can you seal with aloe vera gel instead of oils?
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Can scratching my head while in cornrows cause breakage? Im wondering if I should just take the braids down. Sigh
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
An ounce should be enough for just about any length and texture. Its not about the amount, its all about how well you work it in so that all your strands are saturated. You can use 1 oil or a blend of several. No limit to how many oils you can mix
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
havilland
Magical Mythical Princess
I tried it years ago without heat and it didn't do much for me.
Maybe others can chime in with success stories but I didn't have any result from it. It wasn't good or bad just messy.
SugarRush
Member
Thanks. I'll probably use my hand dryer with it
Aggie
Well-Known Member
Whoa, this is weird because I was just thinking the same thing. Some signatures really do have a nauseating effect on me as well - there is wayyyy too much movement and it makes me want to
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NGraceO
Well-Known Member
I didn't use heat last time (applied and let air dry) and had the same results.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
This may sound extremely dumb, but can I do the greenhouse effect without a plastic cap. After I moisturize my hair and massage my scalp I put on a bonnet. Then I put on a hair turban to keep my pillow from getting oily. I just wonder if im creating moist steam... I use the baggy sometimes during the day, but it really interferes with my sleep
SavannahNatural
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I'd say yes, but not to the same extent as using a plastic cap.
With the two items you're trapping more body heat, than only using one or the other. HTH
faithVA
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You don't need to keep the plastic cap on all night. Start with it on and when it really starts bugging you, pull it off and put your bonnet back on. You don't necessarily need hours upon hours of GHE to see results.
divachyk
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Prettymetty, I think a plastic cap generates the best steam but it's not necessary so long as you're generating body heat. However, I almost never generate heat with a bonnet so plastic cap is a must.
Fuu
Member
How do I keep my ends from tangling around each other?
I usually put coconut oil in after conditioning and leave it in under a shower cap, then rinse. This takes up a lot of time though.
Also, has anyone used Motions CPR treatment? If you do, how do you use it? Have you seen a big improvement in the health of your hair? Growth?
I usually put coconut oil in after conditioning and leave it in under a shower cap, then rinse. This takes up a lot of time though.
Also, has anyone used Motions CPR treatment? If you do, how do you use it? Have you seen a big improvement in the health of your hair? Growth?
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