QuoteReplyTopic: A Short Strategy Guide For Rookies! Posted: August 10 2007 at 8:50am
The key to getting waves is to be consistent with brushing , you don't need any products or anything like that to actually get waves, I seen somewhere in somebodies quote that brushing is like the gym and products are like the supplements so how you gonna get big if you don't work out right. Products are there to help your waves lay down better if you have very unruly hair. I went around and did alittle bit of research on the type of products most vets use and I have compiled a short list.
Veteran's Preference of Products: -Carrot/Olive Cream -Pink Oil Moisterizer
-Let's Jam Extra Hold(Orange Top or LJOT) -Motion's Pink Lotion
-Indian Hemp
Those appear to be the most popular products.
Brushing:
When you are brushing make sure that you are brushing in every direction from your crown(middle of your head) out to your hairline . It is better to have a high quality 100% boar bristle brush (Diane, Annie is also top end quality), higher quality brushes may cost you more now but trust me it will pay off in the long run remember brushing is the gym so your brush is your weight the better the weight the better the progress.
Types of Brushes:
Now I will go over the types of brushes and what each brush is for.
Soft brush: For low haircuts and helps CONNECTIONS
Medium brush: For medium-low hair and early stage wolfing.
Hard brush: For super nappy-headed hoes(jus kidding) and for serious wolfing.
What is wolfing?
Wolfing is growing out your hair for longer periods than you normally do to get good depth and also to aid your connections. For example If you normally grow your hair out for 3-5 weeks before getting a cut then go for 6-8 (most black people)
*Note: if you are just starting in the wave game do not wolf until after you are on to your 3rd or 4th cut or you might do more harm to your waves than good.
Haircuts:
Once again if you are new and you are finally starting to see waves and you are about to get a cut DO NOT get anything lower than a #2 for your first cut with waves because you want to build depth and make sure that your waves are set in, after 3 or 4 cuts (or 3-4 months whichever comes first) then you can get a lower cut like a #1.5 . If your hair texture is naturally very nappy you can generally get low cuts and the waves will be crystal clear. If you have finer hair you probably might not want to go under a 1.5 or you possibly run the risk of "washout".
Haircut Preperation:
Before you get a cut (3-5 hours before going to the barbershop) make sure you wash all products out of your hair, and after your hair dries you should be brushing until your ass is literally in the barber's chair.
Shampoo and Conditioner:
Wash your hair no more than 2 or 3 times a week or you run the risk of washing out various essential nutrients and oils from your scalp use warm or lukewarm water
Good Hair Washing products:
-Motions
-Luster's Pink Conditioning Shampoo and Conditioner
-Pantene Pro-V
Any questions you can pm me and I will try to get to it whenever I can.
i just got my hair cut like two weeks ago and my hair is thin and curly i use carrot creme and the h2o method then put a durag on is dat gud and can u explain wolfing and will it b gud
Wolfing is growing out your hair for longer periods than you normally do to get good depth and also to aid your connections. For example If you normally grow your hair out for 3-5 weeks before getting a cut then go for 6-8 (most black people)
*Note: if you are just starting in the wave game do not wolf until after you are on to your 3rd or 4th cut or you might do more harm to your waves than good.
There's your answer. Wolfing is good do it and do it often.
Edited by jamaicakid85 - August 30 2007 at 11:12am
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Yeah I think I stickied it in the methods section because Sleepy has the wave world in the main wave talk forum so I didnt want to fill it up with stuff thats already there.
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I'm sorry I took so long to respond but in the end it doesn't matter what type of shampoo you use I just listed all the ones that are more commonly used among wavers shyt I even use Suave sometimes the shampoo should be the least of your concerns for getting waves your brush is the best tool you can have aka your MVP.
Hey wuz up I need a lil advice. I followed the instructions and in about 6 weeks i had waves almost the 360. I went to the barber to get a No.1.5 and he basically cut all my dam hair off. He did go with the grain but he cut all my waves out. Now I am in my 2 weeks of continually brushing and following the steps but I only see like 5 or 6 waves in my head. I am currently in Iraq right now for the 3rd time and I decided if I make it back I am going to have waves. Are my waves gone for good now and wut do I have to do in order to get them back. I was in loved with my waves. Alot of people were commenting on them..now they are all gone. Could you help me out. Also i am using carrot creme and pink moisturizer..how do you know when you use it too much.
Edited by dee24 - December 15 2007 at 11:41am
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lol, i know how those military barbers are. they dont take their time and dont really listen.im in the army. but your waves will come back jus keep brushin.it shouldnt take to long this time. as for the moisturizer just moisturize as needed cuz i learne my hair goes dry kinda fast so im always moisturizing.good luck be safe out there and brush brush brush.
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Wolfing is growing out your hair for longer periods than you normally do to get good depth and also to aid your connections. For example If you normally grow your hair out for 3-5 weeks before getting a cut then go for 6-8 (most black people)
*Note: if you are just starting in the wave game do not wolf until after you are on to your 3rd or 4th cut or you might do more harm to your waves than good.
There's your answer. Wolfing is good do it and do it often.
WHY SHOULNNT YOU WOLF WHEN FIRST STARTING OFF. WHAT DAMAGES CAN BE DONE?
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Yo whats good, i've been using carrot creme works great, but lately i have been trying optimum 3 in 1 moisterizer and it is great, let me know what you think
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