Spinny: Name Your Low Porosity Misses!
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Evolving78
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My hair is responding a lot better to products that don't have protein in them, and getting rid of the gels that have protein in them.
Evolving78
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My hair responds better to oils when I don't mess with the protein. Coconut oil is ok. Avocado and pumpkin seed oil is great for my hair!
bklynLadee
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My hair hated Camille Rose Naturals moisture curl milk and the almond jai...which is so sad because I really really wanted them to work out. It just made my hair feel so hard. It gave it a nice stretch though, in comparison to Shea Moisture's Coconut line...I did a side by side test and Shea Moisture side was much softer but also had zero hold while CRN had more definition but it felt crunchy blah! I'm looking for a hair twin/sister so if anyone elses hair HATES these but lurves translucent like leave-ins like Kinky Curly Knot Today and Hawaiian Silky 14-1 ... let me know!
faithVA
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I've have some success with TGIN's line. It's much lighter than many of the other brands. I haven't tried the Hawaiin Silky because I think it has cones but I may give it a try when I use up a few more products.
faithVA
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I have pretty much given up on oils unless it is the day before wash day. If I want to wear my hair out, I need to keep products and glycerin and emollients in the shampoo to conditioner phase. It's a no go after that.
I'm still trying to narrow down my after conditioner regimen to just 2 products. I don't always use a conditioner any more. I'm still figuring this out. I was just doing mud and gel for a few weeks and surprisingly it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
I'm still trying to narrow down my after conditioner regimen to just 2 products. I don't always use a conditioner any more. I'm still figuring this out. I was just doing mud and gel for a few weeks and surprisingly it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.
AgeinATL
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This. I don't care if it is a light oil, heavy oil, ceramide oil, etc. my hair just doesn't like oil. They just don't seem to penetrate and they leave my hair feeling greasy no matter how little I use. I have been using them up as hot oil treatments and on my skin but after I get my oil stash down, I am done buying oils.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I've given up on oils for a while now. They do nothing. Make my hair dry. Which is why I've moved over to butters.
faithVA
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What butters have you had success with? I haven't had a lot of success with butters but I may be applying too much or doing too much layering
faithVA
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Yeah I have mixed my oils and added essential oils and use that to oil my scalp which I will be doing more of as the winter nears.
AgeinATL
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Like Tasia, I use butters as well. I use creamier, water-based butters and I use just enough to lightly cover my hair. I don't use a ton, just lightly swipe the top and apply to each twist. I have had much better luck sealing with a water based butter than a true butter (one without water or conditioners) and an oil.
I love Camille Rose JAI, Soultanicals knot kokoa and Soultanicals marula muru; however, I can no longer swear by the ST products because of the inconsistency of each batch. This BF, I plan to try a new butter from Texture Me Naturals, My Honey Child, or Siamese twists.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
CRN Almond Jai, QB Burdock Butter Cream or Amla Heavy Cream and My Honey Child Type 4. I normally use leave in, Moisturizer and then a small amount of the butter on top before twisting. Like, a really small amount. A jar can last me 6 months that's how much I use.
If it's worth it, i avoid Shea butter at all costs.
faithVA
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Do you do leave in, moisturizer and butter as well.
AgeinATL
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I use distilled water, oyin hair dew and top with JAI.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Speaking for myself, using both before butter keeps my hair from having that hard, unmoisturized feeling butters tend to leave me with.
NaturallyATLPCH
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All low Po misses for me:
Avocado oil
Aloe vera juice
Coconut oil (left in, cool as a prepoo though)
Rinsing with cool water
And the only time I use oils is when I prepoo.
Creamy based moisturizers do work and certain proteins work as well. LCO, LOC? Nope. Too much.
Avocado oil
Aloe vera juice
Coconut oil (left in, cool as a prepoo though)
Rinsing with cool water
And the only time I use oils is when I prepoo.
Creamy based moisturizers do work and certain proteins work as well. LCO, LOC? Nope. Too much.
faithVA
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Thanks ladies for all your tips. I will give it a try next wash.
uofmpanther
4ab, lopo, fine, low-med density
Have you tried the crn aloe whipped butter gel? That one is lighter.
scarcity21
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What leavein and moisturizers are y'all using before sealing with a dab of butter?
victory777
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I've been using APB hair cremes, Oyin hair dew, the Shea Moisture lo po leave-in . These are hits for me
faithVA
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I'm using the TGIN leave in and the daily moisturizer.
CopperRose
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The only butter my hair has had success with are QB butters but since my hair is lo po I stick with the cocoa tree ghee. The Amla oil one and the Atheiopika (sp?) ones feel nice but are a bit heavy so I have to be really careful when applying. I wish I had tried apb's butters...
faithVA
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I have to disappoint you. So far I really like them. They really do moisturize my hair but I haven't been using them consistently.
They do have glycerin in some of them so if you aren't a glycerin fan be aware.
HaveSomeWine
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Garnier Fructis and L'Oréal Paris Shampoos, Rinse Out Conditioners, and Leave In Conditioners- coat my hair in a gross, waxy film. My hair dries crunchy and hard as a rock whenever I used these products.
Toque Emergencia Protein Conditioner- Stinky and did nothing for my hair.
VO5 products- too thin/light for my hair.
Hair Cholesterol- Too heavy for my hair.
Redken and Joico- Too heavy/did nothing for my hair.
Kinky Curly Knot Today- Made my hair crunchy and gross.
Olive Oil- Made my hair dry and gross. Too heavy.
Apple Cider Vinegar- Stinky and made my hair extremely tangly.
Aussie Moist- Too heavy and Stinky.
Toque Emergencia Protein Conditioner- Stinky and did nothing for my hair.
VO5 products- too thin/light for my hair.
Hair Cholesterol- Too heavy for my hair.
Redken and Joico- Too heavy/did nothing for my hair.
Kinky Curly Knot Today- Made my hair crunchy and gross.
Olive Oil- Made my hair dry and gross. Too heavy.
Apple Cider Vinegar- Stinky and made my hair extremely tangly.
Aussie Moist- Too heavy and Stinky.
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