Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2022

[Chicoro]

What does the Bis key ingredient do?
Based on the response above about seeing results with Olaplex #3, I'll stick with it and buy a second bottle and continue with my weekly prepoo with number #3 overnight, shampoo with Olaplex, deep conditioning and apply the Olaplex conditioner. I tried finger detangling this last wash session and it went fine until I blowdried. Blowdrying finger detangled hair with a RevAir wasn't enough to get it reasonably smooth. I didn't notice anything different until I tried to put my hair in a bun and the hair was crispy tangly so....had to go in with a wide tooth comb and then a brush (with a tangle teezer type brush) to smooth it out. Don't plan on detangling again until wash day but I was disappointed. Resisted detangling with a tool this whole time to just have to go in after the blowdrying process and then seeing all the broken blowdried hair in the brush. Guess it was unrealistic to finger detangle and blowdry.
I just don't know how to manage this breakage that I always get! I don't even know how I retain length with the amount of breakage that I get! Ugh

Sorry to hear that your blow dry session resulted in some breakage.
I know for myself, personally, my blow dry process is totally different than my wash and braid up process. I finger comb when I have braids. But I must absolutely thoroughly comb my hair when I blow dry. I also have to get all the grease and butter I put in it, which can take a day or two or three to get out by washing and rewashing.
The hard part is figuring out what works best for one’s hair. I have also found that my hair at different lengths requires different care. Afro textured hair is really quite complex. Hang in there. It’s not easy, but it is do- able.
Besides, we are family. You got all your sisters and me, who are all would be escapees. ‘Cause once you are in this thread, ain’t none of y’all leaving… including you @Fine 4s !

The bus key ingredient rebonds the disulfide bonds. Disulfide is a fancy way to say: two connected sulfur bonds.

These sulfur bonds being intact, and not broken, impact the way your hair feels, how smooth it looks all the way to how healthy it looks. Sun, heat tools and chemicals such as dyeing hair can break these sulfur bonds. Olaplex connects these bonds. The bis ingredient grabs one single sulfur bond and then another and forms a connective bridge between the two: the re-bonding.

 

[Fine 4s]

Olaplex shampoo and conditioner has silicone in it. Does your hair like silicone?

I don't believe my hair has beef with silicones. I used to use a lot of that at the beginning of my hair journey and have tried to avoid them but honestly, I don't notice any difference using them or not using them.

 

[BeautifulRoots]

Okay, I'm now convinced to try Olaplex.

 

[Chicoro]

Okay, I'm now convinced to try Olaplex.

What convinced you?

 

[BeautifulRoots]

What convinced you?

Your recent explanation of how it works with the disulfide bonds. I know you explained how Olaplex works a few other times in this thread as well. Just want that extra layer of protection for my hair and ends. Plus the good reviews I hear about it. The price tag always deterred me a bit.

 

[Chicoro]

Your recent explanation of how it works with the disulfide bonds. I know you explained how Olaplex works a few other times in this thread as well. Just want that extra layer of protection for my hair and ends. Plus the good reviews I hear about it. The price tag always deterred me a bit.

Okay, gotcha!

 

[GettingKinky]

Just did my olaplex 3 treatment. About to hop in the shower and wash my hair.

 

[Chicoro]

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Alright, pretty things with lovely hair, were are SOLIDLY in April! That's right, we're in month #4 of 2022! It's never too late to start focusing on those luscious hair ends. If you've been with us from the beginning, you are now going on 4 months of specialized Hair Ends Care.

 

[Chicoro]

Stick with us if you want that gorgeous hair to be blowing in the wind.


Please note: Her HAIR is blowing in the wind. NOT, her hair 'strand' is blowing in the wind.
Thin, raggedy and scraggly hair strands blowing in the wind are not as impactful as a head full of luscious healthy ends.​

 

[Chicoro]

Speaking of thin, scraggly Hair Ends, I got them and I'm keeping them!

But, I noticed today that some of my hair strands have dropped in length. I've got strands at 23 inches and 27 inches. The former lengths were 22 inches and 26 inches, respectively.

I have also noticed that Olaplex #3 continues to keep my hair ends stretched and straight. I'm rooting for Olaplex #0 and #3 to get up that hair hill and over the hump and to the top of the 30-inches- of -hair -length- mountain by December 2022.

 

[Chicoro]

How is everyone doing on your Luscious Healthy Ends journey?
Are you roaring into April like a lion, coming in gentle like a lamb, or squeaking by like a mouse?

Even if you are struggling, if you are here today, you'll likely be still in the challenge later. So, congratulate yourself on your accomplishment.

 

[Chicoro]

Make sure whatever you are using in and on your hair, you are keeping your hair clean. Too often, it's the funky ones that are popping up happily smelling flowers talking about how good things smell, OBLIVIOUS to their own funk whipping about. Don't be one of those! Yes, fling that hair but make sure it's fresh and not funky.

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[Chicoro]

Wishing you a great week!




Stay focused on those ends!


Don't let anything distract you.




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[Mapleoats]

Doing an Olaplex 1/2 treatment. Bout to rinse out and DC. Y’all. I haven’t been on this forum in a minute

 

[Chicoro]

Doing an Olaplex 1/2 treatment. Bout to rinse out and DC. Y’all. I haven’t been on this forum in a minute

Glad to have you whenever you are able to come on back. The door is always open for you. Enjoy your treatment!

 

[snoop]

Speaking of thin, scraggly Hair Ends, I got them and I'm keeping them!

But, I noticed today that some of my hair strands have dropped in length. I've got strands at 23 inches and 27 inches. The former lengths were 22 inches and 26 inches, respectively.

I have also noticed that Olaplex #3 continues to keep my hair ends stretched and straight. I'm rooting for Olaplex #0 and #3 to get up that hair hill and over the hump and to the top of the 30-inches- of -hair -length- mountain by December 2022.

You guys are making Olaplex sound sooo good! I want to try!

But I have a question: When you say that it's keeping your hair stretched and straight, do you mean that your hair is holding your stretched styles better or that the formula is actually loosening your coils?

I'd want to give it a try at some point, but I kinda like my coilage.

 

[Chicoro]

You guys are making Olaplex sound sooo good! I want to try!

But I have a question: When you say that it's keeping your hair stretched and straight, do you mean that your hair is holding your stretched styles better or that the formula is actually loosening your coils?

I'd want to give it a try at some point, but I kinda like my coilage.

Neither.

I put Olaplex on my ends. I braid my hair. I coat with castor oil and Shea butter. I leave for one week. On the following Sunday, I unbraid my hair and put each un-braided section into its own bantu knot before re-styling. When I undo the bantu knots, I noticed that the ends are straighter. That's all.

 

[GettingKinky]

You guys are making Olaplex sound sooo good! I want to try!

But I have a question: When you say that it's keeping your hair stretched and straight, do you mean that your hair is holding your stretched styles better or that the formula is actually loosening your coils?

I'd want to give it a try at some point, but I kinda like my coilage.

I use olaplex on my ends every week before I wash. I leave it on for 10 minutes. 20 at most if I get distracted. My ends are just as coily as ever.

 

[apple_natural]

The past week: I've steamed my hair once or twice. It didn't get as dry along the part of my buns where it would throughout the week before. I also oiled my scalp a little each day.

Wash day:
Tried to use castile soap out of curiosity. BAD IDEA. Bentonite clay + ACV got it out
TGIN rose DC under hooded dryer
Banana scented leave in + Rice bran oil on strands
Wild growth oil or whatever its called - on scalp

This week: Work on developing the habit of keeping my scarf of when I am at home

 

[faithVA]

In the past month, I've been doing a simple shampoo, followed with K18 and then some type of twist. In the meantime, I've been clipping splits on styling and take down. This is just to maintain my ends until I see my stylist next month. Hoping to have a fresh start with my salon visit in May and the do monthly K18 treatments after that.

I finally colored my hair last week. I will pay attention this month to see if I have less breakage and fewer splits. I think it is my gray hair that really causing most of my issues.

I am definitely retaining because my puff is coming along. This week I will try to get back to curly sets and keep my hair more hydrated.

 

[LushLox]

I did my usual Olaplex treatment, followed up with my wash DC. My air-dry was so good today, it's like my hair is finally trained to air-dry without me actually having to do much to it.

I'm in the office tomorrow, so I have my bun accessories at the ready lol.

My office situation is so ideal, I can basically go in when I want! It is so nice not having to think about doing my hair for work.

 

[Napp]

After taking down my braids I had so much breakage even though I was careful taking them out. I did a hair Botox treatment and straightened my hair and my ends looked horrible.



So I cut them back. Its a little uneven but I am not going to bother with it now. Its going to take me forever to reach APL.

I wanted to cut it shorter and get rid of all of the thin ends but I decided to keep a little length. I will trim again in 4-6 months. Braids seems to be a no go for me. My fine hair doesn't like being tucked away for long periods of time. So I'm giving up the daily wig use and going back to styling my real hair. Currently embracing bun life because wash n goes have me with wet hair every day this week and I cant stand the feeling of my wet hair. Its not warm enough to make me want to have wet hair on a daily basis either.

 

[snoop]

After taking down my braids I had so much breakage even though I was careful taking them out. I did a hair Botox treatment and straightened my hair and my ends looked horrible.

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So I cut them back. Its a little uneven but I am not going to bother with it now. Its going to take me forever to reach APL.
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I wanted to cut it shorter and get rid of all of the thin ends but I decided to keep a little length. I will trim again in 4-6 months. Braids seems to be a no go for me. My fine hair doesn't like being tucked away for long periods of time. So I'm giving up the daily wig use and going back to styling my real hair. Currently embracing bun life because wash n goes have me with wet hair every day this week and I cant stand the feeling of my wet hair. Its not warm enough to make me want to have wet hair on a daily basis either.

Is it possible that the braids hair was drying your hair out, as in sucking the moisture from your hair? Have you considered protective styles (braids or twists) using your own hair?

I think that you'll be able to reach APL this year. You just might need to wear a "boring" style to get there.

(BTW, I think your hair looks pretty.)

 

[Napp]

Is it possible that the braids hair was drying your hair out, as in sucking the moisture from your hair? Have you considered protective styles (braids or twists) using your own hair?

I think that you'll be able to reach APL this year. You just might need to wear a "boring" style to get there.

(BTW, I think your hair looks pretty.)

I moisturized them and took care of my hair while I was in braids. I guess my hair just doesn't like cornrows for long term styles. Twists with my real hair don't look good. I also have alot of breakage in the front so my hair would look crazy with just my real hair in braids or twists, plus my hair is fine and low density. Singles styles just don't look good on me. If they did, I would loc my hair but I hate the way I looks in braids so I figure I would hate locs too. lol I think I will try buns or wash n goes to see what sticks. I just want to look cute with my hair styled on most days. I may never reach APL and beyond because of that. lol And thank you for the compliment. I hate my hair. I'm still trying to find a way to accept it.

 

[GettingKinky]

I moisturized them and took care of my hair while I was in braids. I guess my hair just doesn't like cornrows for long term styles. Twists with my real hair don't look good. I also have alot of breakage in the front so my hair would look crazy with just my real hair in braids or twists, plus my hair is fine and low density. Singles styles just don't look good on me. If they did, I would loc my hair but I hate the way I looks in braids so I figure I would hate locs too. lol I think I will try buns or wash n goes to see what sticks. I just want to look cute with my hair styled on most days. I may never reach APL and beyond because of that. lol And thank you for the compliment. I hate my hair. I'm still trying to find a way to accept it.

I’m still rooting for you to find a way to like your hair.

 

[Napp]

I’m still rooting for you to find a way to like your hair.

I'm hopeless lol I was thinking about doing the straight haired natural thing again. I'm trying to see what worked in the past for me

 

[snoop]

I'm not sure if it's a difference of one month or just a difference in how I washed my hair/what I washed it with on each of these days, but this is one month, three days difference.


Feb 2




April 5



I've been using a combination hydrolyzed proteins in my wash every week (oat, plant keratin, and for a while baobab, but I ran out) and I think that it's been helping my hair. At the beginning of the year, I planned on trimming my hair every three months, but last month I decided to skip it just to see what would happen. As far as I can see (hopefully, I'm not missing anything) I don't have a lot of tiny broken pieces when I manipulate my hair. I do get some, but not even close to what I used to get at the three month mark.

 

[GettingKinky]

Just did my olaplex 3 treatment on my ends. Now I’m about to wash my hair.

 

[Fine 4s]

In the past month, I've been doing a simple shampoo, followed with K18 and then some type of twist. In the meantime, I've been clipping splits on styling and take down. This is just to maintain my ends until I see my stylist next month. Hoping to have a fresh start with my salon visit in May and the do monthly K18 treatments after that.

I finally colored my hair last week. I will pay attention this month to see if I have less breakage and fewer splits. I think it is my gray hair that really causing most of my issues.

I am definitely retaining because my puff is coming along. This week I will try to get back to curly sets and keep my hair more hydrated.

What’s K18?

 

[Fine 4s]

Hey ladies, I’m always talking about my breakage and finally took a picture that will show you the short strands that I get every wash day. This was with figure set angling with EVOO and water. Let me know what you think.