Some people like to take a tiny bit of baking soda and mix it in with the glob of shampoo in your palm, or glob of conditioner and then wash with that.
Is this to clarify hair? Or does the baking soda have some other purpose? And would you do this with every wash?
I live with hard water, so the minerals build up pretty quick.
You take about 1/4 cup of vinegar,
either apple cider or white, yes the grocery store kind.
then get like 3/4 to 2 cups of water. Mix them in a cup or pitcher or maybe an empty product bottle.
Then at some point during your shower, it's up to you when because everyone does it different. Pour it on your hair.
I prefer to do mine at the end before the last rinse.
It does 2 things
It removes some build up, might not get some harder to get build ups.
It helps close and smooth down the outer cuticle layer of the hair.
Cool or cold water also closes and smooths the cuticle.
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Thanks for your replies - you are really helping me with trying to grow my hair healthily!
I have decided to buy the coconut oil as its only 99p and the jojobo oil is over �10. Iv heard they do pretty much the same job so hopefully the coconut oil will work well!
I am also going to look for a decent comb and a claryfying shampoo. I also need to find a decent shampoo and conditioner to use with every wash!
PurpleBubba - i have never heard of the vinegar rinse before! Do you put actual vinegar that you use for food on your hair?! Whats this meant to do?!
I havent used my straighteners for 4 days now - that is a record for me! I want to use them saturday night as im going out and my hair does look better straight. Do you think using them once per week with heat protection spray will be ok?! Its certainly better than using them every day i guess...
I have spent ages looking through - i have read every page on this long hair support forum! But i thought i'd post my own post to get some support and to get to know you all as you all seem nice!
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Nothing wrong with big and wavy hair. And the longer your hair gets, the less curl it will have because the length will weigh it down.
But if you want to manage the curl factor right now, I really don't think cool blow-drying would be too damaging to it with a little mousse as a styling aid. I tend to blow-dry style my bangs (lol, or else I would look goofy). And you can also start playing around with up-dos, braiding and pony-tails as well to manage your hair volume.
You can use tools to style your hair - even heated ones. But one a daily basis they can damage, as you found out. And sometimes there are alternatives. I once found a set of steam rollers which were less damaging than the hot electric ones.
Your comb and brush type probably depend upon your hair type. And some people can get away with finger combing even. I have thick fine hair and if all I did was finger-comb - it would be nothing but one giant rat's nest - lol. Comb it loosely (or none at all if you can get away with it) while wet.
I prefer soft-plastic tipped brushes over the thick bristel ones. Sometimes it is hard to find a soft enough brush because a lot of plastic brushes are quite stiff.
I like Biolage hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Not sure what can make hair grow faster except maybe specific vitamins or something. But check out the shampoos/conditioners at a local salon. Sadly, the more costly salon products really are better than the cheaper store-bought ones.
don't be sorry, the more you ask and the more you share the easier things get.
Just make sure you get a bottle that only has jojoba oil in it and
nothing else. Unless you want to try some other kind of oil. Not
everyone likes Jojoba.
I'm not sure if there is a difference in sprays. The main thing is if
you use things like that you need to clarify once in awhile to give
yourself a fresh clean slate.
Kinda like scraping the house and then painting again.
Some people like to take a tiny bit of baking soda and lix it in with
the glob of shampoo in your palm, or glob of conditioner and then wash
with that.
Others use vinegar rinses. This is where you take a small amount of
vinegar such as 1/4 cup and mix it with a bunch of water like 3/4 cup -
2 cups. Then just pour it on while you're in the shower.
It's up to you whether you use white or apple cider vinegar. ACV smells better to some.
Another option is to get a shampoo that says clarifying and then only use that like one or two times per month.
I guess the best thing is to try to simplify your routine. You don't
have to give everything up. If you keep an eye out for split ends and
snip them off when you find them you'll be able to keep your hair in
better condition.
There's no such thing as the best shampoo or conditioner. Your hair
might like one that's $1 and it might like one thats $20 and it might
like both. You just have to try them.
I wish I had more advice with the curls. My hair has waves but it's
still kinda straightish. But stick around with us and we'll get you on
track. It might not happen overnight but it can happen. I've been
around sites like these for 5 years so I've seen lots of progress and
goals reached.
Read through this board. At least like the last 10 pages. There's lots
of good threads replied to recently and you can learn most of what you
need to know. I mean 10 pages of the long hair support board.
I need to get to bed now but keep us updated please. I visit here a lot so I'll see your post eventually.
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You can get Jojoba Oil at a whole foods or vitamin type store.
I got my Jojoba from Vitmain Shoppe. You can either shoppe their store,
their web site vitaminshoppe.com or go to Amazon.com and buy it there.
I got mine through Amazon and then they put a store near me.
I like Aussie 3MM also but I change my products often so I haven't used it in awhile.
That does have a silicone / cone in it so watch out for buildup. I
don't think it would stop your growth. Might dry out the hair though
and then need more trims. Just guessing.
Some people use Aloe Vera gel. But I don't know where to get that.
are you using a can spray or the pump spray for your hair spray?
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I used to use F.A.S.T shampoo and conditioner but found this really doesnt work so use Avon products. I use a gel to get my curly hair and also hairspray. Ialso use Aussie 3 minute miracle once per week which is a deep conditioner.
I have been told using gel every day is bad and wonthelp it grow. Is this true? What other styles can i do other than curly and straightening.
I want to get jojobo oil and also cammomile but dont know where to get these. Any ideas?
Well starting from yesterday i abandoned my straighteners! Tyranna - to straighten hair you use flat irons which cause just as much damage as curlingtongs. I use them at least once per day so thats not good! My mum cut my hair yesterday and she didnt take too much off - just the ends so i have officially began my 'i want my hair long campaign'!!!
Today i have my hair curly, which i dont like particularly much so i need some tips as to what else i can do without using my straighteners???
I had it au natural last night and its awful - really 'big' and wavy. And not nice wavy either - horrid wavy!!!
What is the best comb / brush to use?
And also, whats the best shampoo and conditioner? I used just conditioner yesterday as i heard that was meant to help growth. Is that right?
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