toaster
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I've just been using coconut oil. Since I DC'd and used a moisturizing leave in, my hair doesn't feel dry by the end of the week.
Setting to Success 2015
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I've just been using coconut oil. Since I DC'd and used a moisturizing leave in, my hair doesn't feel dry by the end of the week.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
For the first 2 days or so, I just oil my ends with my argan/rosehip seed oil mix. When it starts to feel like it needs moisture, I use watered down Camille Rose Moisture milk. (I fill up a spray bottle till about 90% then add abut 5 squirts of the moisturizer). I don't seal either...the moisture milk has a nice blend of oils in it already.
faithVA
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Absolutely beautiful. It looks really silky and soft.I couldn't wait to get home from vacation to wash and set my hair yesterday! Had to get off that vacation funk
1) Pre-poo: Alma treatment mixed with water, silk amino acids and a dallop of conditioner. I was in a mixtress mood.My hair was smooth and silky upon rinsing after an hour.
2) Co cleansed it out with Eden Bodyworks coconut cleansing cream.
3) Deep conditioned with Joico Moisture Recovery Balm
4) Used Chi Keratin as a leave in and MoroccanOil serum to set.
Since being mostly natural, I've been having difficulty getting my ends straight with all this curly hair. This set was much better. I snapped this pic right after taking out the rollers. I was too tired for a full on roller set photo shoot...had to get some zzzzzzzzzz's. Lol
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ElevatedEnergy
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toaster
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@lulu97 Add me to your prayer list too please! I remember in 2008 when I was transitioning all I wanted was a shoulder length wash and go. No matter what length my hair is... bra strap... waist... hip... my wash and go shrinks to neck length. NECK LENGTH.
7 years later and that still makes me mad. Humph.
7 years later and that still makes me mad. Humph.
Blairx0
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I am going to try to sneak in a set Friday afternoon. If not Friday then Sunday is going to be an all day hair day.
I think it is time to winterize my routine. I bought some products with heavy cones that I hope will reduce friction and frizz. I plan to dc, apply leave in and use some old school if fantasia products to set. I need moisture to be locked in this winter.
I also think a 2016 thread needs to get going.hmmmm
I think it is time to winterize my routine. I bought some products with heavy cones that I hope will reduce friction and frizz. I plan to dc, apply leave in and use some old school if fantasia products to set. I need moisture to be locked in this winter.
I also think a 2016 thread needs to get going.hmmmm
coilyhaircutie
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When my curlformer set got old, I did a twist & curl last night.
Results this morning:
The rain today frizzed it out terribly. Will use gel tonight to set so it lasts longer.
Results this morning:
The rain today frizzed it out terribly. Will use gel tonight to set so it lasts longer.
faithVA
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It looks good. I love the waves.
faithVA
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I have my curlformers in. I did a mudwash and then DCd with NaturelleGrow Herbal Blends. I'm used Natural Oasis tea to set. If I did this more often I could probably install the curlformers in 45 minutes. But I only use them a few times a year.
I will be under the dryer between 1 to 1.5 hours on cool. Then I will let my hair cool for 20 minutes. Then I need to pin curl my hair and hope it last through the night.
My hair is definitely longer than the last time I did a set.
I will be under the dryer between 1 to 1.5 hours on cool. Then I will let my hair cool for 20 minutes. Then I need to pin curl my hair and hope it last through the night.
My hair is definitely longer than the last time I did a set.
faithVA
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You don't know how much that means to me. Thank You. (I'm doing the ugly cry
)And your always welcome to comment in any of my threads. It's so quiet on this board jump in any time
toaster
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You don't know how much that means to me. Thank You. (I'm doing the ugly cry
And your always welcome to comment in any of my threads. It's so quiet on this board jump in any time
I'm seriously impressed with your growth! Just hanging and swanging
It is quiet! I'm making an effort to get more involved in the hair care section. I don't even know half the brands people are talking about. I'm out of the loop.
coilyhaircutie
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thank you! @faithVA
coilyhaircutie
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and yup i agree ladies @toaster @faithVA it is hella quiet on our board lol. but i haven't found another one that i love as much! <3 I like our little community. I think this year was a busy year for us all, I know it was for me. Maybe we can make a joint 2016 new year's resolution to check in more frequently 
I know I was slacking on the check-ins this year lol
I know I was slacking on the check-ins this year lol
faithVA
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I'm seriously impressed with your growth! Just hanging and swanging
It is quiet! I'm making an effort to get more involved in the hair care section. I don't even know half the brands people are talking about. I'm out of the loop.
I don't know about hanging or swanging but it is finally growing. Maybe it will hang and swang in 2016
I need some curls drapping over my shoulders
PlainJane
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@lulu97 I agree I have found that roller setting does mean that I manipulate my hair less until the next wash day. I use a fine toothed comb to set and it's starting to make me nervous.
@Blairx0 I'm going to give the flaxseed a try soon then. So you don't use a moisturizer, only oil throughout the week?
@Blairx0 I'm going to give the flaxseed a try soon then. So you don't use a moisturizer, only oil throughout the week?
Blairx0
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I was ghost for a long time, but need and want to do better. I miss the app!and yup i agree ladies @toaster @faithVA it is hella quiet on our board lol. but i haven't found another one that i love as much! <3 I like our little community. I think this year was a busy year for us all, I know it was for me. Maybe we can make a joint 2016 new year's resolution to check in more frequently
toaster
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Keep us updated! I wish I knew how to pin curl.
faithVA
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I suck at it. My mom showed me several times but I just never caught on. I will keep practicing though.
ElevatedEnergy
Rooted Yet Flowing
@lulu97 Add me to your prayer list too please! I remember in 2008 when I was transitioning all I wanted was a shoulder length wash and go. No matter what length my hair is... bra strap... waist... hip... my wash and go shrinks to neck length. NECK LENGTH.
7 years later and that still makes me mad. Humph.
Girl I feel you! My hair is still hip length even after the cut and I don't like the length curly. I was maintaining at hip but think I might just let it grow as long as it can. I rarely wear it straight (maybe like once a year) so I'm shifting my growing goals to curly versus straight.
Let my hair cool and put my head in the freezer for a minute. Put a little oil on to seal and then pin curled the best I could. I know its not as hard as I am making it out to be.
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@faithVA Looking good! Loving the color...speaking of which...What color (shade) are you using these days? Are you still liking the Shea Moisture system? I'm still really digging their jet black shade.
and yup i agree ladies @toaster @faithVA it is hella quiet on our board lol. but i haven't found another one that i love as much! <3 I like our little community. I think this year was a busy year for us all, I know it was for me. Maybe we can make a joint 2016 new year's resolution to check in more frequently
I try to post as much as I can however, it's usually at the mercy of my 18 month old. Can only really get on when he naps. I really love the forum and interacting with the Ladies. It's a part of my girl time. lol
faithVA
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Thank you. I'm still using She Moisture and that's the Darkest Brown. As you can see on my hair it has reddish undertones. I'm considering going black next year. Unfortunately I ended up on their auto ship program and I have two boxes of color to use up.Girl I feel you! My hair is still hip length even after the cut and I don't like the length curly. I was maintaining at hip but think I might just let it grow as long as it can. I rarely wear it straight (maybe like once a year) so I'm shifting my growing goals to curly versus straight.
@faithVA Looking good! Loving the color...speaking of which...What color (shade) are you using these days? Are you still liking the Shea Moisture system? I'm still really digging their jet black shade.
I try to post as much as I can however, it's usually at the mercy of my 18 month old. Can only really get on when he naps. I really love the forum and interacting with the Ladies. It's a part of my girl time. lol
I may play around with a black rinse before I go permanent.
toaster
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Thinking about putting liter sizes of the Mizani Thermasmooth shampoo and conditioner on my Christmas list. My stylist at Regis salon always used them before blow drying and flat ironing my hair and I never got heat damage or anything. Now I'm not putting direct heat on my hair, but I wonder if they would help smooth my hair for sets.
faithVA
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I think you should. I may try some salon products in the new year.
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