how do u use s-curl on relaxed hair??
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Topic: how do u use s-curl on relaxed hair??
Posted By: sistasgotgame
Subject: how do u use s-curl on relaxed hair??
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 7:35am
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any tips or methods would be great ------------- `--marissa |
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Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 7:52am
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Try applying it to wet hair and sealing the moisture in w/ a bit of oil (optional). When your hair dries it will be so soft. ------------- |
Posted By: PickledGeuse
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 8:24am
| Will the roots be straight? |
Posted By: Jazzyy
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 12:17pm
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I use it to moisturize my new growth and it's also a key ingredient to my homemade leave-ins. ------------- Jazzy aka Chai Goals: SL, APL, BSL 
"Those that say it cannot be done, should not disturb those that are doing it." |
Posted By: Carlie
Date Posted: June 25 2006 at 4:35pm
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When I was relaxed, I basically applied it to my hair from the ear level to the ends to protect my hair while bunned. ------------- http://members.fotki.com/HairGrower/about/ - Check out my hair! 
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Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 12:16pm
| wait, so this can be used as a setting lotion.....? |
Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 8:11pm
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i use this on my wet hair and then seal it in with an oil and it always comes out super soft
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: memee1978
Date Posted: June 26 2006 at 8:16pm
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i wonder if you use it would it make a difference.if you want a natural look trasition your hair to natural ------------- memee |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 4:49pm
| stillinlove that seems like a good idea. Any oil in particular |
Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 5:07pm
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right now i just slap on my mizani h2o and africa's best herbal oil and air dry...i haven't yet but some other ladies on here use jojoba...HTH
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 5:20pm
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jojoba.....ok
now about new growth....how to keep in smooth and soft?
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Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: June 27 2006 at 9:25pm
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my cowashes help to keep my new growth smooth and soft and also i prepoo overnight w/ conditioner and my africa's best oil
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: June 28 2006 at 10:03am
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overnight......that means I can no longer be lazy with my hair...if the results are good fine
thanx stillinlove
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Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: June 28 2006 at 5:41pm
LOL welcome hope it works for u! ------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Saniiada wrote:Posted By: chanellenumbah5
Date Posted: July 01 2006 at 1:31pm
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I have been using S-Curl for a little while now. I use it when I put my hair in a bun mostly. I tried using it when I roller set my hair (on my new growth), but by the next morning my hair is still some what wet... Is any one else experiencing this? It seems to be only when I use the S-Curl. Maybe I need to set it eariler in the night? ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/"> 
http://public.fotki.com/chanellenumbah5/ |
Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: July 01 2006 at 8:34pm
yep i get the same thing when i use too much on my dry hair...
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: chanellenumbah5
Date Posted: July 02 2006 at 1:51pm
Good, so its not just me!!! Well, my hair was wet when I did this. I was so mad the next morning, I had to take all the rollers out and put my hair in a bun  I could have went to bed early... ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
http://public.fotki.com/chanellenumbah5/ |
Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: July 02 2006 at 2:32pm
i have to restrain myself when i use s curl because a little goes a long way i've discovered
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: chanellenumbah5
Date Posted: July 02 2006 at 3:24pm
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That is probably why it wasn't dry by the AM! Thanks for the tip! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
http://public.fotki.com/chanellenumbah5/ |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: July 02 2006 at 3:51pm
| I see.... |
Posted By: Claudie
Date Posted: July 06 2006 at 4:52am
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I agree, a little S-Curl goes a long way. ------------- |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: July 06 2006 at 6:35pm
| How do you know if you are using too much |
Posted By: chanellenumbah5
Date Posted: July 07 2006 at 2:52pm
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Good question! ------------- http://www.TickerFactory.com/">
http://public.fotki.com/chanellenumbah5/ |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: July 07 2006 at 4:03pm
| thanx chanelle...but I was looking for an answer to it perhaps lol. |
Posted By: Claudie
Date Posted: July 08 2006 at 3:08am
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It depends on an individual's hair, such as the thickness and length of the hair. My hair is about 10 inches long, and a couple pumps is all that I need to use. ------------- |
Posted By: ladyflash
Date Posted: July 08 2006 at 9:35am
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The s-curl you guys are speaking of is the activator moisturizer in the blue and white bottle? right? I want to try this product. ------------- CHECK OUT MY PHOTOS! http://public.fotki.com/quietladyflash/ - My Fotki Album |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: July 08 2006 at 12:33pm
| ^yes |
Posted By: ladyflash
Date Posted: July 08 2006 at 1:06pm
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Claudie,You apply only two pumps directly to hair or do you rub it in your hands first and then apply?
Anyone/Everyone, Can it be applied to dry hair as a strengthner? ------------- CHECK OUT MY PHOTOS! http://public.fotki.com/quietladyflash/ - My Fotki Album |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: July 09 2006 at 8:40am
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Yes it can be applied to dry hair ladyflash. I use it as a moisturizer and it makes my hair so soft. ------------- |
Posted By: stillinlove63
Date Posted: July 10 2006 at 10:18pm
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to answer saniiada's ?.....with s-curl if you use too much you'll definitely know b/c your hair will be wet....LOL
------------- Current: SL Goal: APL by '07 3B/3C thick |
Posted By: Saniiada
Date Posted: July 10 2006 at 10:22pm
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I guess I over did it then....lol
I thought it could be setting lotion......
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Posted By: Claudie
Date Posted: July 11 2006 at 2:18am
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Hi Ladyflash, I part my hair from ear to ear. I do one squirt for the back, and one squirt for the front. Then I seal with jojoba or castor oil. This amount is good for me. Because I apply it to dry hair, and I do not want my hair to get overly wet. ------------- |
Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: July 19 2006 at 10:53pm
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I'm so happy I read this thread, because I was just about to mix my glycerin with my setting lotion...that would have been a disaster!
But I do like the way it makes my natual roots feel. There's gotta be a compromise here. Maybe I'll set my hair overnight, using a bit of water/glycerin mixture (the main ingredients in S-curl activator) Then sit under the hair dryer in the morning to make sure it's dry.
I'll let you know how it turns out. ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |