Dominican09
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Your hair is beautiful!!! I can't wait for my hair to grow lonnnggggggg!!!! Thanks for posting your experience and shout out to Portia! she is one in a million!
First salon visit, trim, and length check in almost 3 yrs! (big pic heavy)
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BostonMaria
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Your hair looks beautiful and healthy!
I love the fact that you asked for a trim and that's exactly what she gave you
I love the fact that you asked for a trim and that's exactly what she gave you
MrsSmitty77
New Member
Beautiul and full. Very nice
vkb247
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Thanks again to all of you! I'm really glad you like it. I was so worried about trimming and the heat but LHCF led me to Portia!
I don't live in Atlanta anymore so I won't be seeing her on a regular. I am a diyer all they way. I think I am going to transition because even though my hair is very healthy I can't ignore how much healthier my natural roots look compared to the processed ends.
I will have to ask her what blowdryer she uses. She generally uses and FHI but was talking about how Sally's GVP flatiron uses the same patent so she tried it (because she said that she has to replace her FHI to often) for 4 months before she would recommend it to her clients and she really loves it so that is what she used.
I think I will. I love lots of texture and initially texlaxed out of frustration, kept texaxing for manageability, but then my hair got so much better from using henna and I was texlaxing for more length. But never wear my hair out curly so I think it makes sense to transition I just need to get my head around it to be honest.
This was a big occasion for me so while I was in the shampoo bowl I told Portia that I wanted to take pics and she was definitely cool with that - and took the pics. She has lots more on her phone that I am trying to get her to post because she really is a textured hair specialist.
She told me she has had clients break down in tears because they thought that they had "bad hair" that could never look as beautiful as she makes them look. Portia is on a mission to educate women about their natural hair. So I <3 her for plenty of great reasons.
Yes Bermuda. Super humidity. I travel to ATL a lot though. Portia is in East Point (basically metro Atlanta if you are not familiar with the area).
This post deserves more than a thanks because Portia really is phenomenal. She encouraged me to say my hair was perfect and told me to stop saying that I have a problem area because she believes in positive thinking which I totally dig. She also mentioned that she thinks that head shapes can create "special spots" (my new phrase - problems no more!) and that is a factor I hadn't even considered. Finally a stylist who taught me somethings!
I don't live in Atlanta anymore so I won't be seeing her on a regular. I am a diyer all they way. I think I am going to transition because even though my hair is very healthy I can't ignore how much healthier my natural roots look compared to the processed ends.
I will have to ask her what blowdryer she uses. She generally uses and FHI but was talking about how Sally's GVP flatiron uses the same patent so she tried it (because she said that she has to replace her FHI to often) for 4 months before she would recommend it to her clients and she really loves it so that is what she used.
I think I will. I love lots of texture and initially texlaxed out of frustration, kept texaxing for manageability, but then my hair got so much better from using henna and I was texlaxing for more length. But never wear my hair out curly so I think it makes sense to transition I just need to get my head around it to be honest.
This was a big occasion for me so while I was in the shampoo bowl I told Portia that I wanted to take pics and she was definitely cool with that - and took the pics. She has lots more on her phone that I am trying to get her to post because she really is a textured hair specialist.
She told me she has had clients break down in tears because they thought that they had "bad hair" that could never look as beautiful as she makes them look. Portia is on a mission to educate women about their natural hair. So I <3 her for plenty of great reasons.
Yes Bermuda. Super humidity. I travel to ATL a lot though. Portia is in East Point (basically metro Atlanta if you are not familiar with the area).
This post deserves more than a thanks because Portia really is phenomenal. She encouraged me to say my hair was perfect and told me to stop saying that I have a problem area because she believes in positive thinking which I totally dig. She also mentioned that she thinks that head shapes can create "special spots" (my new phrase - problems no more!) and that is a factor I hadn't even considered. Finally a stylist who taught me somethings!
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Iluvsmuhgrass
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Ok your pics made me want to touch my screen. 
What product did she use as a leave in? The sheen is SEXAAAAAAAAAY. 
I'm just sayin.
What product did she use as a leave in? The sheen is SEXAAAAAAAAAY. I'm just sayin.
Dee-Licious
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hair looks good
is the thing she used for the hydration that machine with the clear hood and the water container?
if so I have that same steamer and never head it called hydration before today, just steaming lol
is the thing she used for the hydration that machine with the clear hood and the water container?
if so I have that same steamer and never head it called hydration before today, just steaming lol
finickyone
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Very pretty! Shrinkage is something else, I was shocked to see the length of your hair.
vkb247
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Ok your pics made me want to touch my screen.
Before Blowdrying
After flat ironing to straighten and before flat ironing for the curls
Check out more at Design Essential. Yes those are more pics of Portia modeling. You can also check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMuR...ection.jsp?s=106&feature=player_embedded#t=78
vkb247
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LOL. I think from an education point of view it makes sense to call the process hydration because people know that it is good to not be dehydrated but maybe don't know what the steam can do for hair. But I know I will steam before straightening from now on because my hair isn't dry at all.
BostonMaria
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I'm going to invest in a Hair Steamer. I haven't used one yet, but it sounds like everyone says its great for moisture retention.
vkb247
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I realized I didn't fully answer your question. I have been taking the ankle express since I forgot to bring my license with me on this trip so I have experienced some reversion from sweating but I have been using the scarf method to straighten it out at night with great success. Portia did all the work to prevent reversion and said that I can get straighter results as my hair gets used to being straightened. I added a few tips in my OP but she could probably answer that better than I can.
I think that I will touch up with a blow dryer, or flat iron if I get one, when I get back to Bermuda.
BillsBackerz67
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beautiful!
Itllbeokbaby
New Member
it's soooo beautiful!
Finally Free
New Member
SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!!!
Geminigirl
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Tex lax? I thought that was your natural. I love waves and your hair is so thick and pretty. Your hair also turned out great. Glad you had a good experience.
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Your hair looks great!!
sqzbly1908
New Member
Your hair looks great VKB!!!! I am so happy for with regard to your progress and salon experience. It is a good feeling when you can come out a salon with a positive experience!!!
Je Ne Sais Quoi
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Portia sounds like a doll and your hair is gorgeous 
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