Next Question: This might be stupid but is it better to deep condition and then do hot oil treatment or vice versa? I haven't had a hot oil treatment since i was a little girl (idk y my mom stopped as i got older.) So I really don't know too much about it.
Also, being that I, as many of us have, fell victim to the myths of AA hair, like the fact that "we don't need to wash our hair as much as other races" or that "we NEED to keep our scalps greased" i really don't know how to take care of mine. (kind of embarrassing, but the truth none the less.) I know the recipes are gonna be great when i start using them regularly and so will many of the other tips you ladies have been so kind to share. But my hair is THICK and coils VERY tightly.
Is there something I can do so i dont look crazy for the next few months while i wait for my hair to grow back? Not looking for wigs or weaves, been there and done that. Braids are an option but what else is there.
Thanks for the info. Oh and by the way I've decided and 9/27/08 will be the date of my BC!!! I'm gonna take lots of pictures, that is if i don't chicken out.
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Taking vitamins, drinking lots of water,exercise and getting plenty of sleep are also helpful. Queen helene works great as a deep conditioner for me( i do doctor it up a little). I hope this gets u on the right track. Let me know if you need some more help.
I hear a lot of people saying take vitamins or that they use vitamins in a recipe, what kinds of vitamins do you ladies use and how? Also if Carmeldiva wouldn't mind elaborating, how do you doctor your deep conditioner? I'm in the "research phase" of my transition. I've stopped relaxing over a year ago and am ready for the BC one of these days...kind of scared since I’ve grown attached to my hair, but I know that this is the change I need if I want to have hair when I’m 80. All you ladies seem to be so full of information and recipes I’m so excited to get started and grow, Grow, GROW!!!
I use prenatal vitamins that I buy at Whole Foods supermarket. I use prenatal vitamins because they offer a lot more nutrients than regular vitamins. I only take half a vitamin at night before I go to sleep (I prefer to take my vitamins at night because that's when your body spends most of it's time building and renewing things). It saves me money to buy prenatals because they last me twice as long because I only use half as much. You can doctor up a deep conditioner by adding more beneficial things to it. For instance if you have moisturizing conditioner and would like for there to be more protein in it you could add an egg, coconut oil, or avocado oil to it. And if you would like for your conditioner to provide more moisture to your hair you could add honey (because it acts as a humectant to draw in the moisture from the air). Hope I helped
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Taking vitamins, drinking lots of water,exercise and getting plenty of sleep are also helpful. Queen helene works great as a deep conditioner for me( i do doctor it up a little). I hope this gets u on the right track. Let me know if you need some more help.
I hear a lot of people saying take vitamins or that they use vitamins in a recipe, what kinds of vitamins do you ladies use and how? Also if Carmeldiva wouldn't mind elaborating, how do you doctor your deep conditioner? I'm in the "research phase" of my transition. I've stopped relaxing over a year ago and am ready for the BC one of these days...kind of scared since I’ve grown attached to my hair, but I know that this is the change I need if I want to have hair when I’m 80. All you ladies seem to be so full of information and recipes I’m so excited to get started and grow, Grow, GROW!!!
Condition, Condition, Condition! I cant stress the important of keeping your hair moisturized and conditioned!
I use Hydrating Hair Milk from Ohm Body. It is a light spritzing conditioner that I use EVERY day. it keeps my hair soft and manageble. www.goingohm.com
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I use Qhemet Biologics Amla and Olive for moisture, it's great, and I use shescentit.com's avocado conditioner. The hair just needs moisture. As for silicone, you just need a product that doesn't dry the hair, as most silicones do, but the one I found does not. Hope that helps.
Did my post get deleted? Just because someone has an oposing position shouldn't get their post deleted. Silicone is not always necessarily horrible. I use a silicone product and my hair is midback and 4a and still growing! I started out with hair that I'd cut to a pixie cut! It protects my hair until I wash it out. Granted I use lots of moisture before I apply the product. But I apply it to protect me from heat damage, and to smooth out my hair and it works. It's called Moisture Block. Sabino Moisture Block. I love it.
I was reading this forum and thought I should comment. On the longhaircareforum there's lots of buzz about Sabino Moisture block. I use it and it is amazing. What I do is this (I'm african american with midback 4a hair, so you may want to adjust accordingly) I wash and condition, then dc my hair and wash out. After that I apply more moisturizing conditioner to my hair and leave it in. I then apply a little hair butter mixed with coconut oil (tiny amount), then I seal with moisture block about a quarter size amount. What it does is lock in any moisture you have already put in your hair until your next wash. I find that my hair stays straight and does not revert when I press it. There are no little hairs coming out on the ground. My hair feels and looks wonderful, and is completely protected as the product is waterproof and coats the hairshaft (providing a barrier to the hair). I will sing about this product to the rooftop, and if you check out lhcf you will see others are doing the same. It stops frizz like nothing else, and can also be used on curly hair to kill frizz and define hair. I know that no one on these forums really want to hear from hairstylists as we are naturally suspicious, but he's right here. This product is on point. I believe they still have samples at the site, so what do you have to lose? Try it, and then you'll know that it is a superior product. As for lace front weaves, protecting your hair is all good. You have to be careful, as I've had friends have damage to their hair line from them (adhesive). Either way, when you wear your hair out, it's good to have some form of protection, and this product is a great one to have. Plus it's free to try, so you won't go out of pocket seeing if it works for you. Hope this helps!
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Its amazing that you are so closed to something innovative and technologically advanced. Natural is not always natural. If you check the ingredients completely you will find that to be true. Also, hair can not be repaired nor will even natural products last more than a few hours. That's why they have to be layered.
You tell her to do what you say but to ignore me. Who is the one thinking they know it all. Do you have years of experience or just your own? Step outside your anger and think reasonably. Sorry there has to be people that have to have cinflict in their lives.
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This thread was to assist Newbies, and sorry ASK but many people have been using the information provided from this site and other sites. These sites follow the same basis, pretty much. Before your arrival, I have seen hair progress from short choppy thin dry hair to long thick lucisious hair. I feel if something does not work for you, than you just let it be known POLITELY and use what works for you.
Welcome to the forum by the way.
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dont waste your time on this one "Wood" some people dont like to be questioned about what they have expereince as, and you will just told you dont have any expereince.
Just go with what you know!...check you product ingredients for their safety, becuase Natural does not mean they are natural at all.
With an extensive effort, you can find safe and organic cosmetics... You will be limited tho.!
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There are only two silicones and sorry, many products are using silicones more now then ever. In the "natural" world maybe broccoli seed extract works in making hair feel better but it is water soluble and can not hold up to intense humid climates.
I have frustrated myself with armchair discussions that are filled with personal opinion and studies made from natural extract manufactures. There are as many positive studies regarding silicones. Silicones do not build up on the hair, when they are high quality, cosmetic grade, the same used in lipsticks. I have used Moisture Block for years and not one client has ever complained about build up nor, out of the 6000 women that I send newsletters to that use our products, have never once mentioned or complained about build up.
I do not want to get into a discussion of pros and cons with you or anyone else. There are so many people that think "natural" is the end all. It may be for you and for some others but the proof is substantiated with use. Use Moisture Block on one side of your head and your Broccoli extract on the other. Walk on the beach in high humidity in FL and see how well your product holds up. Just with a simple shampoo, you have a fresh start without build up. Unless you have tried it you will never know.
May this be the end of this discussion as I will not respond to your postings until you have tired both products and seen the comparison. I have used many, many extracts especially when developing Moisture Block. Yes, they were great for the environment but did little in completely controlling moisture content.
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