I have neverrrrr used shea butter,well not the real kind. Only that Palmers kind which wasn't worth much. I had some put on hold for me at the health food store once but the price was $22, I'm wasn't trying to pay that much. But at another local health food store I seen some cheaper.
How much do all of you usually pay???
Okay, y'all I'm figuring this pic thing out, and I finally got it....
some new pics of my husband and daughter at Fotki. I will load some
up of me as soon as I get my pics put on CD next week. I done comb
coiled my hair, and I'm gonna see if I can do this loc thing. Oh boy do
I look like a poodle....but Im'a have patience. Pics of my hair coming
soon!! I hope you can see hubby's hair....it's old on these pics, but I'll
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That's good to hear!!! What styles have you been experimenting with so far, and how have you liked them???
I love puffs but I wore that style out!!! But I have heard so many people speaking on their edges that now I try to watch mine as close as possible.
Let us in on how your personal challenge goes. I, myself have already taking the less manipulation thing to far by just not dealing with my hair at all at times,lol. And drinking more water is something I think so many of us don't do, I know I definitely don't. Only way I'm getting water usually is by drinking tea or kool-aid,lol so sad.
Good luck on meeting your challenges!!
In a message dated 6/4/2005 3:15:03 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, nbeaufort03@... writes:
I've finally settled into a good manageable routine and my hair is
thriving. I am experimenting with styles besies my tried and true two
strand twists. I am doing a no puff challenge for the summer - I wore
puffs a lot in the spring and it was hell on my edges. I'm also doing
a personal challenge to drink more water and less manipulation of my
hair.
Like just leaving it on the hair and not rinsing it out?? I have never heard of anyone doing this. But I guess since its natural and if its not to sticky and matting the hair together than its ok. Only thing is I could imagine it would attract unwanted bugs and things at times. And in warm weather it may warm up in the hair a bit, so I would watch out 4 that.
I haven't used honey on the hair in awhile, but I remember the one treatment I used it for it really did add softness to my hair. Gonna have to remember to get some more.
In a message dated 6/3/2005 9:34:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, youareblessedforeal@... writes:
i like using honey as a leave in. it mackes my hair so soft. leaves it shiney. i use i teaspoon of honey and one cup of water. is it bad to use honey as a leave in. my cousin has the sofest hair and she uses does the same. thanks
Be careful with the amount of heat you use it can be damaging to the hair.
And many stylists when they here trim they automatically hear haircut. I remember I went to a student cosmetologist a few years ago before I went natural and she was suppose to trim my hair because she said it was damaging do ya know I came out with one of those asymetrical hairstyles.
So you just have to make it as clear as possible that you do mean a TRIM and TRIM only.
In a message dated 6/4/2005 9:37:04 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, youareblessedforeal@... writes:
i have a lot of hair growth. since school has let out i did not comb my hair once. yesterday i blow dried my hair and flat ironed. my hair has grown alot.
i let a stylist trim my hair instead of my mom. big mistake. one side was 2 inches shorter than the other. she was trying to give me some kind of hair do even though we asked her for a trim. a few minutes later she goes you hair is to course i will give you a trim instead.
I've been known to carry around reinforcement as well, haven't in a longggg while tho. When I did that tho it use to make me think of having a jherri curl at times with a bottle so near by,lol. I Think I have even walked around with the bottle of S-Curl No Drip Activator to spray on the hair a time or 2.
In a message dated 6/4/2005 7:25:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mzpooh2u@... writes:
LOL @ feels like 50 times a day... girl I know what you mean. I
keep a bottle of my oil/water mixture in my purse. And whenever my
hair looks or feels dry, I get ta sprayin'.
Elasta QP Glaze!! then tye up with scarf for a few minutes
des
Mz Pooh <mzpooh2u@...
Umm... I need some help. Whenever I wear my puffs... The front and
edges get sooooooooooooooo puffy and they stick up and out. I was just
using my oil/water concoction on my hair and tieing it up for a few to
create some waves... but it aint doing nothing for it. Does anyone in
here got any suggestions for me?
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Umm... I need some help. Whenever I wear my puffs... The front and
edges get sooooooooooooooo puffy and they stick up and out. I was just
using my oil/water concoction on my hair and tieing it up for a few to
create some waves... but it aint doing nothing for it. Does anyone in
here got any suggestions for me?
Girl you know I don't do online shopping anymore. I guess I am going
to have to call this guy I know that sells shea butter. I think he
sells unrefined... I am not sure... But I am going to call him next
weekend since I am going to be in his area.
You are the second person that has told me about this brand. I am
going to Wally World AKA WalMart tonight to look at some of the
colors and compare the ingredients.
I second the comments about Shea Butter. It is amazing. I mainly use
it on wet hair. Never really tried it on dry hair. My hair is super
soft. I mean I can't keep my hands out of it. It works to smooth the
edges as well. Remember a little goes a long way. Too much and your
hair will be greasy.
i have a lot of hair growth. since school has let out i did not comb my hair once. yesterday i blow dried my hair and flat ironed. my hair has grown alot.
i let a stylist trim my hair instead of my mom. big mistake. one side was 2 inches shorter than the other. she was trying to give me some kind of hair do even though we asked her for a trim. a few minutes later she goes you hair is to course i will give you a trim instead.
nbeaufort03 <nbeaufort03@...
I've finally settled into a good manageable routine and my hair is
thriving. I am experimenting with styles besies my tried and true two
strand twists. I am doing a no puff challenge for the summer - I wore
puffs a lot in the spring and it was hell on my edges. I'm also doing
a personal challenge to drink more water and less manipulation of my
hair.
i like using honey as a leave in. it mackes my hair so soft. leaves it shiney. i use i teaspoon of honey and one cup of water. is it bad to use honey as a leave in. my cousin has the sofest hair and she uses does the same. thanks
Yeah, when I first discovered Shea Butter, I was amazed!! I like to apply it to the ends of my hair while I french braid it. When you take the braids out, your hair is so soft and sheeny! That is my favorite hair product by far!!!! Fortunately there is a large african population where I live, so there are quite a few vendors of the product. But you will probably get more by ordering it online...
Erica <howxcellent@...
If this is what you all are seeking, I'm telling you, raw shea butter
is the way to go. It's thick, but a little goes a long way. My hair
feels as soft as cotton when I use it. Unbelievable softness! You
can find unrefined shea butter at www.nasabb.com or refined shea
butter at www.fromnaturewithlove.com. I'm going to stick to the
unrefined.
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Melissa
If this is what you all are seeking, I'm telling you, raw shea butter
is the way to go. It's thick, but a little goes a long way. My hair
feels as soft as cotton when I use it. Unbelievable softness! You
can find unrefined shea butter at www.nasabb.com or refined shea
butter at www.fromnaturewithlove.com. I'm going to stick to the
unrefined.
"I have combatted my dryness by
using shea butter..."
I know what you mean! shea butter (the real thing) has
been a ~life saver~ for my hair. When nothing else
worked, that has. It's wonderful during the colder
months. I have some of the driest, kinkiest hair
around, so please believe, I'm really impressed by it.
Peace, blessings... freedom_blackbutterfly
I have to moisture twice a day as well usually and sometimes it feels like 50 times!!!
Good luck on your twists, I still haven't conquered doing my entire head...2 lazy for one and because the few times I started them off I didn't care for how they looked.
In a message dated 6/3/2005 12:03:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, thotgirl1970@... writes:
Well, i've been wearing cornrows for the last 2 1/2 weeks, it will be 3 weeks on Sat. Plan to take them out over the weekend. I need a trim - maybe a half inch but no more than 3/4 of an inch. I have been co washing once a week and shampooing /conditioning once a week. I have been moisturizing daily and sometimes 2 x a day. I think i have definitely gained some growth but i will find out for certain soon. I'd like to try doing my own two-strand twists over the weekend so girls wish me luck.
Well, i've been wearing cornrows for the last 2 1/2 weeks, it will be 3 weeks on Sat. Plan to take them out over the weekend. I need a trim - maybe a half inch but no more than 3/4 of an inch. I have been co washing once a week and shampooing /conditioning once a week. I have been moisturizing daily and sometimes 2 x a day. I think i have definitely gained some growth but i will find out for certain soon. I'd like to try doing my own two-strand twists over the weekend so girls wish me luck.
You know we will!! I'm sure it will all work out good.
In a message dated 6/2/2005 11:59:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, mzpooh2u@... writes:
I don't know. I am going to do some serious research on this when I
am on vacation next week.
Ya'll pray for me and wish me luck.
Are there any Seattle Nappies that wanna get together for convo and
product exchange?? Let get a Seattle Nappy get together poppin
off!!..lol
I haven't gotten the hang on my hair texture but I did a acv rinse and I loved
it. I don't do much with my twa but sport some headbands. I apply some qp
mango butter in my hair and jojoba oil. At times my hair looks moisturized and
at other times it's coughing bc its so dry. I keep expecting a sheen but I know
I won't get one bc it has a color in it and maybe it's not meant to be. I know
that with the help of this forum ,I'm finding new ways of taking care of it.
Thanks to everyone out there!
Lashawn Gee <lgee4@...
combatted my dryness by using shea butter and Oyin Greg Juice (that stuff is
GREAT!). I twist it up pretty often and also wear twistouts. I also detangle a
little more often and still try to trim my ends every 2 to 3 months.
Well the dry crispy syndrome is getting a bit better. I changed my
routine and made some concoction for hair. And I have started
conditioner wash my hair 3 times a week... Not to mention that I am
doing protective styling more. If I can just keep my hands out of
it, it'll prolly get better. But it's getting there. Just at a
snail's pace. *LOL*
Like I told Shiraz, I am going to do some serious research on
haircolor tonight when I get to work. Because I swear I need a
change.
As for the growth. It was there a month ago, but I did the dummy and
had it shaped and I think he took tooooooo much off. Dont get me
wrong, he did a really nice job, but it was too low for me. So I
think that I am going to do my own edge ups from here on out. And
just go to the barber every 12 weeks if I need to.
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that it hasn't changed the texture of her hair like some other dyes
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someone told me that if I could find some dyes without ammonia in it,
that it wouldnt cause too much damage to my hair.
I don't know. I am going to do some serious research on this when I
am on vacation next week.
Ya'll pray for me and wish me luck.
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Lol @ dry crispy hair syndrome, I know that syndrome well.
And sometimes our hair just grows at its very own pace and thinking on it makes it seem like its really not growing. Like with me being natural for like 2 years I thought I would have had a lot more growth than I am experiencing, but hey what can I do about it.
Far as color what I will say if you could try it out to see how you would look with against ya skin tone and face by trying on a wig maybe, using hair pieces,spray color,etc. I would also say whatever brand and kind you use make sure it will be good on your hair and scalp. Learn products and techniques you should use on your hair to maintain the color and keep your hair healthy. If I can think of anything else I'll let ya know or come across some sites on coloring.
In a message dated 6/1/2005 3:09:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mzpooh2u@... writes:
Well my progress is going great now. I am getting over the dry crispy
hair syndrome with my new routine. My hair isn't growing as fast as I
thought it would. But I guess I will get that huge growth spurt in due
time. I want to color my hair... but I have no clue as to where to
start. Anyone got any ideas, advice, or what nots?
My hair progress is going alright. I have combatted my dryness by using shea butter and Oyin Greg Juice (that stuff is GREAT!). I twist it up pretty often and also wear twistouts. I also detangle a little more often and still try to trim my ends every 2 to 3 months. I tried to color my hair with Gentle Treatment Semi permanent color, but it didn't work (it was really bright, or so I thought, but it just brought out my natural brown color a little more), so I'm going to try it again. Hopefully I will get better results. I want a little change, but nothing permanent. Have a good day ladies.
Lashawn
Shiraz <hunni_glazed007@...
What color do you want? Henna is a really good natural dye but it is
hard to find the best kind in the US. If you're interested, I can
give you some info on websites and how to shop for the good quality
stuff. Also, Clairol has made natural hair dyes in a wide variety of
colors. This might be a little more convenient than henna, but they
say it will fade away after a certain number of washes. Oh yeah, the
thing is called Natural Instincts. (lol) Going to clairol.com might
help you out if you're interested in that. :)
Good luck!
-Shiraz
I remember you talking about the shea butter and Oyin greg juice...sounds like some good stuff too. I'll have to put your review of it in the file section.
What color change are you going for?? Hopefully next time it will come out the way you want it too.I been thinking of dying my hair because I haven't really done anything shocking to my hair in quite awhile but I'm kinda figuring out if I really want too.
Thank you for the good day wishes, hope you had a good one as well.
In a message dated 6/1/2005 3:59:54 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lgee4@... writes:
My hair progress is going alright. I have combatted my dryness by using shea butter and Oyin Greg Juice (that stuff is GREAT!). I twist it up pretty often and also wear twistouts. I also detangle a little more often and still try to trim my ends every 2 to 3 months. I tried to color my hair with Gentle Treatment Semi permanent color, but it didn't work (it was really bright, or so I thought, but it just brought out my natural brown color a little more), so I'm going to try it again. Hopefully I will get better results. I want a little change, but nothing permanent. Have a good day ladies.
Well my progress is going great now. I am getting over the dry crispy
hair syndrome with my new routine. My hair isn't growing as fast as I
thought it would. But I guess I will get that huge growth spurt in due
time. I want to color my hair... but I have no clue as to where to
start. Anyone got any ideas, advice, or what nots?
Does anyone know of any oils or herbs that slow hair growth. I"ve been
making my own whipped shea butter and with the summer months it would
be nice to add instead of goin back to using the store lotions and
deodarent (sp).
My hair is coming along fine. My routine has become
simplified somewhat. Right now, I am wearing my hair
in two-strand twists.
My biggest hair challenge is trying to keep my hands
out of my hair but I am getting better.
Have any of you sistas and brothas used amala oi? If you did,
did it help your hair. I read it is used as a hair strengthener.
Please let me know. Thanks
Cynthia
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Hey Everyone!!!!
I just wanted to know how everyones hair is coming along. What styles is everyone wearing??? Does anyone have any questions or concerns about anything?? Any hair challenges going on???
Any new things anyone has learned that they wouldn't mind sharing with us all. Just checking on how everyone's napptural beautiful hair journey is going.
Mine,personally I have just been lazy,lol. I relly haven't been doing many treatments,major styling, or product using...bad I knowwwwwwww. Hopefully soon I will start doing what I say I'm going to do.
In a message dated 5/31/2005 10:37:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, youareblessedforeal@... writes:
today makes 1 month and 1 week. im still doing this. the results are tha same. my hair is soft and i have little breakage. i do a aphogee treatment every 4 months. so my hair is growing like crazy. i did have to get my ends cut because before i started this new hair plan my hair was damged. i steel i have to get my ends cut but i will wait til i get some more lenth.
I am keeping a journal and working on a new photo album. I hope to
have it up this weekend for all to see. I only took out two rows in
the front. The back is still locing nicely. The front is twisted
right now and I love the way it looks. I think I am going to latch the
front so it will look a little more uniform. I haven't really decided
yet. The problem is that my hair in the front is just so thin and
straight. The two strands immediately plump up and give it so much
more volume. The braids just hung flat and with the new growth at the
root it looked weird. Like I said before, I am just beginning this
journey, in a couple of years you won't be able to tell the
difference! Heck, in a couple of months you won't be able to tell!
Felicia
Oh, Felicia, I am so sorry to hear that!! But you know how it goes with patience, if it something that you really want -- praying in earnest, God will then put you at peace with it, one way or the other. Shoo, I still haven't crossed the threshold yet, because for some reason, my hair has been turning out so terrific with my natural styles here lately, it's almost as if it knows I'm getting ready to attempt locing, LOL!! But here is what I am doing now. Since I done my hubbys hair, I told myself I'm gonna do a trial run, just to see what happens. So, I wet my hair, loaded it with some hot six oil, then I parted it into some like some one inch squares and comb coiled it. It's been like this for a few days and it seems to be holding up pretty well. It's really very cute. I think with this thin curly hair of ours, the bigger you do it, the better it looks. I too have tried the small braids and it just looked stringy to me, but with the comb coils, it looks plumper, and closer
to locs, and I haven't had too much trouble with unraveling. I will get some film tomorrow, I promise and take some pics to load up here, because seeing is believing. And yours and my hair is so much alike, you may want to start over with the comb coils, parted a little bigger. I wish I was there so I could do it for you. Anyhow, hang in there, and even if you decide you don't want them, at least you put forth the good fight, and you gotta love your hair and yourself as you feel comfortable, and we gonna still love you too!! LOL -- thanks for sharing! P.S. are you keeping a journal? okay holla back,
des
f_silvi2000 <f_silvi@...
Des, this is why I have been silent on the loc front for a while.
On May 5, I took my braidlocs down in the front.
Here's what happened...
I woke up at 3:30 in the morning and said, "I don't want dreadlocs". I
went to the bath room and started taking them down. After about 4 or 5
I came to my senses and realized what I was doing. So I twisted them
back up (bigger) and went back to bed. Well the next morning I
realized that it wasn't the locs it was the look that mind had. I have
realized several things from this experience.
1) I love mature locks and want them now!
2) I am not a patient person
3) You cannot predict what your locs will do
4) I do not like my immature locs!
5) There will be lots of days on the journey when my hair looks a hot
mess! and I don't like that...
6) My locs are young enough that don't that this is no real setback!!!
yah!
7) 3am is not the time to make changes to your hair
Felicia
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Des, this is why I have been silent on the loc front for a while.
On May 5, I took my braidlocs down in the front.
Here's what happened...
I woke up at 3:30 in the morning and said, "I don't want dreadlocs". I
went to the bath room and started taking them down. After about 4 or 5
I came to my senses and realized what I was doing. So I twisted them
back up (bigger) and went back to bed. Well the next morning I
realized that it wasn't the locs it was the look that mind had. I have
realized several things from this experience.
1) I love mature locks and want them now!
2) I am not a patient person
3) You cannot predict what your locs will do
4) I do not like my immature locs!
5) There will be lots of days on the journey when my hair looks a hot
mess! and I don't like that...
6) My locs are young enough that don't that this is no real setback!!!
yah!
7) 3am is not the time to make changes to your hair
Felicia
today makes 1 month and 1 week. im still doing this. the results are tha same. my hair is soft and i have little breakage. i do a aphogee treatment every 4 months. so my hair is growing like crazy. i did have to get my ends cut because before i started this new hair plan my hair was damged. i steel i have to get my ends cut but i will wait til i get some more lenth.
I am so happy for you - i only had a inch or two when i did the big chop but i love it none the less and rocked my twa. I now have 7-8 inches of natural hair and it still looks like a twa due to my shrinkage. I loved it i was so happy to play in my own hair, to see what i looked like underneath the perm.
I was up earlier Friday morning. I mean early in the morning watching t.v. There
are a few channels here in NY that allow people to do public access on. Well
this one caught my attention. It was for a place called Hair Lab. The guy on
there was talking about how we need protein in our hair because our hair was
made of protein. He made a few good points of saying to whoever was watching and
happens to frequent salons, the common mistakes that customers do in order to
achieve a certain look. But then the infomercial became a little tiresome after
a while. He started sounding weird, saying things like how if you need protein,
he would put protein in the hair, rinse, then he would put collagen, keratin,
and elastisity in the hair because these were made of protein and if you needed
moisture he was going to drown your hair in not just two conditioners but a
boocoo of conditioners plus he would add he special *sauce*. Now I was waiting
on him to give a demonstration, his salon or something
because he looked like he was standing in front of of a wall with a bed sheet
stapled to the wall. But what caught me was his hair. He stated that infamous
comment that we are alwayes warned about, "You can tell what kind of service you
are going to get by the look of your stylists hair." I don't knock people with
relaxed hair because I see it as "To each his own" and besides I went natural
for me but ummm... his was a little too GLOSSY for me. I thought he sprayed alot
of Afro Sheen in it. And I know you all remember the hairstyle where the
stylists would spritz pieces of your hair at the crown after you got that wrap
and she would take the flat iron to it so it would look like the sun was
reflecting from it? That was how his hair looked to me. Well actually it looked
more like when you put on a little too much lip gloss on and end up with the
"did not wipe your mouth after you ate KFC chicken" look.
But anyways I ended up turning the channel because I seen that all he was going
to do was talk about how our hair was a raggedy house that needed to be
remodeled and he was the architect and once he was done building us a mansion
how he was going to send us to his interior designer (a hair stylists) to give
us the finishing touches...Yeah right.
In a message dated 5/29/2005 9:59:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, hunni_glazed007@... writes:
I agree with you. Being on the tv show definitely helped out with
her career. And it helped a bunch of the other girls like Yaya. I
didn't really watch that season as much as the last one, even though
I wish I did. I think they are rerunning it on VH1?? I know for sure
it's ONE of the seasons, and it isn't the last season. I hope it was
the third one because that would give me a chance to see what was
really going down!
Yea i believe that VH1 picked up the show and will be running episodes of it, because I seen up to the last one on there before the show was over. So hopefully you can catch it again.
But you know what i really haven't seen YaYa as much as I thought I would like some of the other models. Hopefully her face will start popping up more.
femaleuniqnes
Congrats girl!!! We wanna see some pics....
Awwww Letitia a Big Ole' Congratulations to youuuuuu!!!!
I'm sure you will be rocking a cute do' to church come 2morrow.
Trust me working and school, we can truely understand your not
posting much.
I'm glad you decided to share with us the big chop news=-)
In a message dated 5/27/2005 6:22:02 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, whoodewho@... writes:
Yeah, they are way to critical of all the girls actually. And Janice Dickinson looks like the Crypt Keeper!! She gotta nerve! woooooh, weeee!
They are critical on all of them, but you see some more than the others. Sometimes ones or things they do I personally feel they need to get on they don't.
Yea she has a lot of nerve. And I'm like as it has been said she WAS,meaning not anymore. They crack me up tho when they talk about how many faces she has had and what she has done to herself. Her younger pictures she was a cute girl and now.....
femaleuniqnes
They won't have to worry about re-stocking the shelfs huh,lol They can just give you all teh shipment coming in.
femaleuniqnes
In a message dated 5/27/2005 10:58:39 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, howxcellent@... writes:
I'm telling you if I see it for 50 cent, I'm getting it ALLLLLLL!
LOL
femaleuniqnes
In a message dated 5/27/2005 10:56:01 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, howxcellent@... writes:
Oh my goodness, I'd demolish that place if I saw a whole bunch of it!
LOL
Hope ya find what ya looking for
femaleuniqnes
In a message dated 5/27/2005 10:54:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, howxcellent@... writes:
Roses didn't. I'm going to go see if Big Lots or Fred's have it.
YEAH!!!
pictures girl pictures
valley_child <learvin@...
Hi Everyone!
I have been lurking a lot lately because I was in school and working,
but I had to tell the good news. After transitioning since October
2004 I chopped all of my hair off today. I was at a crossroads, I was
sitting here thinking what am I going to do with my hair for church
tomorrow and starting thinking of what I could do. All of a sudden
something came over me and I grabbed a pair of scissors and starting
hacking away at the permed hair that was left, I wanted to see my
curls for once. Although I had some cute styles going while
transitioning, but enough was enough! I now have about 3 or 4 inches
of hair left on my head and wow I feel wonderful and free and free at
last.
I wanted to thank everyone for just being yourselves and sharing your
stories, it made it so much easier to chop it all off!
Letitia
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Hi Everyone!
I have been lurking a lot lately because I was in school and working,
but I had to tell the good news. After transitioning since October
2004 I chopped all of my hair off today. I was at a crossroads, I was
sitting here thinking what am I going to do with my hair for church
tomorrow and starting thinking of what I could do. All of a sudden
something came over me and I grabbed a pair of scissors and starting
hacking away at the permed hair that was left, I wanted to see my
curls for once. Although I had some cute styles going while
transitioning, but enough was enough! I now have about 3 or 4 inches
of hair left on my head and wow I feel wonderful and free and free at
last.
I wanted to thank everyone for just being yourselves and sharing your
stories, it made it so much easier to chop it all off!
Letitia
Toccorra is a gorgeous woman
girl don't insult the Crypt Keeper like that lol
Janice is looking worse and worse
desiree richmond <whoodewho@...
Yeah, they are way to critical of all the girls actually. And Janice Dickinson looks like the Crypt Keeper!! She gotta nerve! woooooh, weeee!
des
Just blessed <cherettt@...
I love Toccora I see her everytime I walk into this one store Ashley
Stewart they have posters of her modeling the clothes, and everytime
I see um I be like "That's my girl!!",lol.
But Tyra and the rest of her darn panel contradict theirselves all
the time. They break peoples spirits all the time and Toccora was one
of um coming up to her final few episodes. And they always make it a
point to say something about her size....yea ya knew her size when ya
choice her as a contestant. So don't keep bringing it up like its a
major issue.
Yeah, they are way to critical of all the girls actually. And Janice Dickinson looks like the Crypt Keeper!! She gotta nerve! woooooh, weeee!
des
Just blessed <cherettt@...
I love Toccora I see her everytime I walk into this one store Ashley
Stewart they have posters of her modeling the clothes, and everytime
I see um I be like "That's my girl!!",lol.
But Tyra and the rest of her darn panel contradict theirselves all
the time. They break peoples spirits all the time and Toccora was one
of um coming up to her final few episodes. And they always make it a
point to say something about her size....yea ya knew her size when ya
choice her as a contestant. So don't keep bringing it up like its a
major issue.
Many white people I have seen embracing our hairstyles and what people
consider "black" fashion more and more now. I have seen quite a few
white people with locs and I just admire & examine them(their
locs...well I do that to anyones hair. But to see them get their
texture to loc when people say its hard or impossible its cool to see.
Like its a white guy who goes to my church with long red hair with the
some veryyy nice cornrows in his head.
I wanna goooooo, I been wanting to go for a few years now!!!
I just came back from Atlanta like a month ago and I kept telling
myself to hold off until one of the hair shows came up. But then I'm
like nah I'll just make it back down there cuz I planned to make a few
trips there, now it don't look like that's gonna happen. But then again
with the Lord ya never know.
Hi Everyone
Sorry there hasn't been a picture on the front page of the group in awhile. Surprised no one said anything. I had been trying to post another pic but my computer wouldn't let me I guess, so maybe soon I can get one up showcasing a gorgeous natural do'!!
femaleuniqnes
I love Toccora I see her everytime I walk into this one store Ashley
Stewart they have posters of her modeling the clothes, and everytime
I see um I be like "That's my girl!!",lol.
But Tyra and the rest of her darn panel contradict theirselves all
the time. They break peoples spirits all the time and Toccora was one
of um coming up to her final few episodes. And they always make it a
point to say something about her size....yea ya knew her size when ya
choice her as a contestant. So don't keep bringing it up like its a
major issue.
50 cent??? That's a good(no great) price. See that's my type of price,lol.
femaleuniqnes
In a message dated 5/27/2005 1:57:51 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, mzpooh2u@... writes:
*LOL* Funny you mentioned that. I was just in Dollar Tree today and
there was a ton of the conditioner on the shelves. So I got three of
them. And here is the KICKER.... They were only..... $.50 a bottle.
So u know I had to get me some.
i havent heard about it, but yet and still u may wantto tell ur cousin
becareful because those "natural" texturizers are far from and the same
as a regular texturizer which is the same as a perm
I just saw a whole bunch of Daily Defense line in Dollar Tree. I live in N.C.
but you might find it at a dollar tree near you.
Erica <howxcellent@...
the shelves, I knew
something was wrong.
Well maybe the dollar stores or Big Lots or something will still carry it
In a message dated 5/26/2005 4:59:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, howxcellent@... writes:
Girl, I called them. Walmart took it off the shelves, I knew
something was wrong.
LOL -- happy to help, -- I like this group a lot, everyone is so helpful and KNOWLEDGE filled. Of coure I'm gonna share!! Have a blessed weekend!!
who
Mz Pooh <mzpooh2u@...
Ahhhhhhhhhh!! Im am going to try that next week when I coil my
hair. You guys are so darn helpful.
Thank you ma'am
I guess so. Here is a recipe, MOISTURE HOLDING CURL LOCKER
COMPARABLE TO "MISS JESSIE'S CURLY PUDDING". Someone posted it in
another group but I also saw the recipe on Nappturality.com.
HOMEMADE CURLY PUDDING
8 to 12 ounces of any curl activator gel (I use Worlds of Curls)
3 ounces of your favorite carrier oil (I use sweet almond)
4 ounces of Fruit of the Earth Vitamin E oil gel
3-6 drops of any essential oil fragrance to your liking (I used Ylang
Ylang)
whip/mix in a 16 ounce jar and let sit about 5 minutes before using
Use on hair that is dripping wet (after conditioning), also only
rinse about 50% of the conditioner out. If you hair is thick l, it is
good to wash and condition in sections and apply products in the same
manner. To speed dry time....sit under a hood hair dryer. Nappy Hair
Growing!!
LOL...you psychic child, you!! [INLINE] [INLINE]
Just blessed <cherettt@...
I knew before reading your response what you were going to say!
to buy every bottle I see on the shelves before it's gone! That's some
good stuff. I wonder why, because it seems so popular.
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
I saw this years ago in Canada
Sybil Bolden <burrellgal2000@...
I work near a major university and I am amazed at how many young white college students have locs. Anybody else seeing this trend?
Care free curl, World of curls, S-curl are for the Jherri in us all.lol. I know Designers Touch and Hawaiian Silky have sprays and activator gels but I don't how good they work.
Erica <howxcellent@...
I am getting ready to try and make the curly pudding and wanted to
know, can you all name some good curl activator gels? Anyones out
there I may want to avoid? Thanks a bunch!
Erica
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
You have beautiful hair.
has anyone ever heard of Sensitive by Nature shimmering glaze, it is
suppose to be a natural texturizer that loosens your natural curl. a
stlyist is trying to convince my cousin that it is not a perm and has
no harming chemicals.
I work near a major university and I am amazed at how many young white college students have locs. Anybody else seeing this trend?
I am getting ready to try and make the curly pudding and wanted to
know, can you all name some good curl activator gels? Anyones out
there I may want to avoid? Thanks a bunch!
Erica
Here's the link
http://www.naturalhair.org/worldshow05/
I like the show but it always annoys me when they tell the girls one thing and then when they do it..they tell them to do something else
Do you guys remember Toccora( not sure if the spelling is right) she was the so called plus sized black girl
She was gorgeous and had such a great body
Just before they kicked her off they said the light is out of her eyes....well of course if they are insulting her body type every chance what do they expect?
For her to have neon lights coming out of her eyes?
darn foolishness
I think she was a cute girl,just not all that serious to me. On the show Tyra tries to make it that models are suppose to just be simple, I can't tell ya how many times i heard her say "just a t-shirt and jeans,simple hair." Yet when you see Tyra and the other judges they are layed out, so they think. I'm like well if thats the case to just be simple with it, then many of what they call so-called everyday women should be models.
In a message dated 5/24/2005 11:52:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hunni_glazed007@... writes:
When I saw Kahlen leaning on the wall crying on that last episode, I
was like "DAAAANG..." The girl is a little too skinny for me. I
don't think she has the most beautiful face out there because she
needs a lot of make up to make it acceptable. And at most times she
wasn't wearing that much so it just looked.. :\ Messy. (especially
her hair. she needed a brush or a comb or SOMETHING!) But I guess
it's not all about looking perfect. Even models can't do that! lol
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Get outta here!!! Where did you get that information from?
yep, or you can do it in the shower as well.
des
Mz Pooh <mzpooh2u@...
So... Am I pouring this over my head while I hold it over a basin?
So... Am I pouring this over my head while I hold it over a basin?
But then again you know its a show and all about ratings. i think she should have pulled her to the side when she seen her emotions and feelings, and her starting to get down, like she was. yet I think saying something to her infront of the other girls also may have been a good thing because it may have helped them who were slightly giving up on theirselves 2.
In a message dated 5/24/2005 11:48:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hunni_glazed007@... writes:
I know, right? And I didn't think Tyra didn't to actually SCREAM at
the girl like that. I do agree that Tiffany was wrong for arguing
and giving up on herself, but Tyra should have talked to her to the
side instead of screaming at the top of her lungs. :\ That
embarrassed Tiffany and not to mention Tyra herself!
I is glad yuh raise yuh hand lol
Well no bloody wonder it's on sale....it was $1.24 lol
And I was so excited lol
Mz Pooh <mzpooh2u@...
*Raisin' mah hand*
Umm that was me. Someone in here had asked about the straightening
product that Culture has. I personally didn't use it, but my friend
did. And her hair was straight for ONE DAY. Now I have used their
pomade and it made my hair hard. And I didn't like the smell. As for
the other products, I couldn't tell you how they worked because I
don't know of anyone that's using them.
Walgreens has it on clearance here in Chicago too. And my guy told me
that it was on clearance because it wasn't selling like they thought it
would. WOW!!!
Hope this helps.
I know, right? And I didn't think Tyra didn't to actually SCREAM at
the girl like that. I do agree that Tiffany was wrong for arguing
and giving up on herself, but Tyra should have talked to her to the
side instead of screaming at the top of her lungs. :\ That
embarrassed Tiffany and not to mention Tyra herself!
-SHiraz
Come out and Support Tastee T's at the lots adjacent to Bam Memorial Day weekend. I will have all the spring product out and yes there will be more of the painted belts. We will be in lot 2 ( on Ashland between Lafayette and Fulton street) Booth 10 inside the lot on the side facing Ashland place. Bring the kids, the family shop eat and have a good time. Hope to see you then!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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www.blueiceentertainment.com
Seriously? That's messed up, but thanks for the info! I'm going out to buy every bottle I see on the shelves before it's gone! That's some good stuff. I wonder why, because it seems so popular.
des
Erica <howxcellent@...
News Flash! The have discontinued the Daily Defense line! *screaming*
News Flash! The have discontinued the Daily Defense line! *screaming*
Hey madam! With my twists, I just rinse in the shower. My hair is
too -what would you call it- to actually wash them. They would come
down. So, I rise in the shower, shake and go.
Yeah, she truly was beat down....it was hard to see such a strong person be mentally defeated.. [INLINE]
Kimberly
Shiraz <hunni_glazed007@...
Her last episode was pretty sad. I couldn't believe how
much she gave up on herself. I guess she really didn't want to become a model. Or may be all of this was too much for her.
-Shiraz
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Seems you can use any conditioner, like Daily Defense Tender Apple, Suave Humectant or Aveda Sap Moss for instance, and just use like 1/4 oz and water it down with a couple cups of water. But make sure you switch up conditioners, as your hair will build up a resistance to the same one used all the time. I think you would get the same result by wetting your hair, applying the conditioner and washing it in like a shampoo, and then rinsing it out as usual. Hope this helps.
des
Mz Pooh <mzpooh2u@...
I have started doing a conditioner rinse every other day now for the
last past two weeks. I am liking it so far. (The first time I did it,
I was not happy with the results. I think I was using the wrong
condtioner). But now I am kinda confused as to how I can still do my
conditioner rinse once I start back to coiling my hair.
So I guess my questions are:
1. Is it possible to do the conditioner rinse?
2. If so, then how would I go about doing it?
Will ya'll help a sistah out please?
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
I have started doing a conditioner rinse every other day now for the
last past two weeks. I am liking it so far. (The first time I did it,
I was not happy with the results. I think I was using the wrong
condtioner). But now I am kinda confused as to how I can still do my
conditioner rinse once I start back to coiling my hair.
So I guess my questions are:
1. Is it possible to do the conditioner rinse?
2. If so, then how would I go about doing it?
Will ya'll help a sistah out please?
*Raisin' mah hand*
Umm that was me. Someone in here had asked about the straightening
product that Culture has. I personally didn't use it, but my friend
did. And her hair was straight for ONE DAY. Now I have used their
pomade and it made my hair hard. And I didn't like the smell. As for
the other products, I couldn't tell you how they worked because I
don't know of anyone that's using them.
Walgreens has it on clearance here in Chicago too. And my guy told me
that it was on clearance because it wasn't selling like they thought it
would. WOW!!!
Hope this helps.
You are probably not used to seeing yourself with natural hair yet. I went through that too, everyone else I saw on the street, in the stores, at the coffe shop, looked better to me. I could not figure out why I didnt look beautiful with natural hair. I was not really loving it like I thought I was. One day I just realized I wasnt worried about what anyone thought about my hair. Now, I wash and run!!! Give yourself some time, you need t adjust most likely, and you are not giving up, just getting nervous. You are beautiful just the way you are!! Upgrade your email with 1000's of emoticon icons
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Class Act <aclassact1913@...
But I have chickened out! I tried the natural thing for a minute and
this is HARD work. I don't know why I thought I would be able to wash
and wear and look simply stunning, but it hasn't worked out that way
at all.
I am returning to my faithful braider on Sunday with my tail tucked
between my legs. But believe me, sistahs, when I see you around town,
at the gym, at the mall or whereever, I am truly jealous!
Fran
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Melissa
Welcome to the group Sharon, we are glad you joined us.
You have been natural for a longggg time...what styles do you wear your hair in?
For recipees,products,etc just check out the File and Link section of the group, we have plenty of them. And if you like and have the time you can check out back messages.
May I ask what are you taking up in college?
In a message dated 5/22/2005 8:28:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, thesnazziest@... writes:
FAVORITE HAIR PRODUCT: Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise
FAVORITE HAIR STYLE: I'm a schizo when it comes to my hair, I could never
pick a favorite
YOUR BIRTHDATE (YOU DON'T HAVE TO GIVE
THE YEAR IF YOU DON'T WANT TO *smile*): 4/23/1986
WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO ADD TO THE GROUP?: Whatever I can, suggestions and my
own hair care regimen
WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO GAIN FROM THIS GROUP?: A lot of information about
products, techniques, hair recipes, etc
Your twists look nice and isn't the wash n go ponytai justl the easiest...just wash n go,lol.
In a message dated 5/22/2005 8:37:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mcf31@... writes:
Hello everyone I am fairly new to the group and I would like to thank
you all for all the good advice I have been reading from the group.
Today I decided to upload some pictures of my 2 favorite hairstyles
while going through the transition.You can view them @
public.fotki.com/luvinmytresses
how is all wunna? :)
Now I remember a few weeks ago someone posted something about a
product called Culture?
now I was in Walgreens the other day..minding my own business..well
umm trying(I have a pharmacy fetish) :O
anyhoo..they had some black hair care products in clearance and
Culture was one of them..now I just put some braids in my hair but of
course I had to have it..cause I remembered someone here mentioning
(well I hope it was here) lol
What does it do again?
sighs yes I am special
In a message dated 5/22/2005 8:49:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, CHERETTT writes:
I've been natural for 4yrs( memory lapse at time) One day I decided to bc
because my former hairdresser had the prettiest natural hair I've ever seen and
she did her hair in so many different styles. I had her dred my hair and I had
dreds for 3 and half years. In sept for my birthday I decided to cut off all my
hair and so I did. My girlfriend was supportive but she thought I had issues.
Now I sport a twa. I didn't mind cutting my hair bc perms were making my hair
thin and the dreds were splitting and falling out. I was going to get it done
but I felt i needed a change.
w w <youareblessedforeal@...
the big vhop. how did you transition
Hello everyone I am fairly new to the group and I would like to thank
you all for all the good advice I have been reading from the group.
Today I decided to upload some pictures of my 2 favorite hairstyles
while going through the transition.You can view them @
public.fotki.com/luvinmytresses
I was leaping for joy! I was afraid the judges would rather want
Kahlen, and I didn't think she was the best. Honestly, I thought
Kahlen should have left instead of Brittany. I don't know what they
saw in Kahlen, because in every episode with the panel, she would fail
her assignment. But since the beginning of this season, I thought
Naima was the best girl there. She had the best attitude and the most
determination. I was rooting for Tiffany too, but on the last episode
that she was on, she didn't seem like she wanted it anymore.
I don't understand why Janice was so against Naima. It looked like she
wanted her eliminated so badly. I mean she would say a lot of nice
things about Naima's photos, but you could tell she wanted Kahlen to
win. Oh, well.. she didn't! :) lol
-Shiraz
Yes I am glad that she won
what happened to Kenyah though?
did all the attention go to her head? she was just being silly lol
whoodewho <whoodewho@...
Did y'all see Naima win on
Americas Next Top Model? I was
so glad for her!!
des
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Did y'all see Naima win on
Americas Next Top Model? I was
so glad for her!!
des
1.Shampoo-Knotty Boy's Dread Bar
2.Conditioner- don't really have one sometimes I usea mixture of aloe
vera juice and water - its does the job.
3. Leave In-(Knotty Boy's spray conditioner - just like them)
4.Deep Conditioner- (can't really say)
5.Styling Aid- Water & Shea oil
But I have chickened out! I tried the natural thing for a minute and
this is HARD work. I don't know why I thought I would be able to wash
and wear and look simply stunning, but it hasn't worked out that way
at all.
I am returning to my faithful braider on Sunday with my tail tucked
between my legs. But believe me, sistahs, when I see you around town,
at the gym, at the mall or whereever, I am truly jealous!
Fran
I was really loving Danielle's hair. And the color is gorgeous. Her
texture was very nice. When I turned to SoapNet and saw her hair was
had been straightened I was like Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeell Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! Da Man Dun Got
Ta Muh Gurl!!! That style had her looking like an Old Maid. And
that wig Olivia had on was AWFUL. I was like they could have gotten
her a Beverly Johnson, Starr Jones, Diahann Carroll, Mama Sun Wok
Beauty Supply special... Something!!!!
Okay, wildebeast just made me crack up!!
Sistah Afrika,
can you explain #1 again? #2 sounds like it's probably from the
products you are using. check to see if any of them contains lemon
seed extract or lemongrass. also anything w/sodium hydoxide could be
the culprit too.
Erica/elh7
Wow, that was very informative. Thanks!!
Hello All, I don't normally post much but I had to this time around.
Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions you may have.
I noticed something really wierd this morning, well 2 things.
1. After Cond. rinsing my hair and puting my normal amount of Extra
Virgin Olive Oil in my hair I noticed a my hair. I thought it may have
been because I went straight from putting on my body lotion to putting
the oil in my hair. It was a green tea body lotion. It must be it
because this have never happen to me before.
2. I have been noticing my hair was turning colors, usually it's a
dark brown almost black color, now it's getting brown. Now usually in
the summertime my hair will have red highlights to it, but this is
different for me. I wonder what I am doing to get lighter brown hair.
Can anyone help me out? PLEASE
Afrika
Oyin's Greg Juice and my own concoction of Suave
conditioner mixed w/ water, jojoba oil & olive oil
In a message dated 5/19/2005 5:30:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time, youareblessedforeal@... writes:
is it okay to put coco butter in the hair.
If you could only pick one product for each of the five following
categories what would you pick?
1 - Shampoo
2 - Conditioner
3 - Leave-in/Daily Moisturizer
4 - Deep Conditioner
5 - Styling Aid
My picks are:
Shampoo - Paves Professional
Conditioner - Pantene Hydrating Curl
Leave-in/Daily Moisturizer - MOP Leave-in
Deep Conditioner - Olive Oil
Styling Aid - water
did you cut little by little than do the big vhop. how did you transition
ehubbard73 <ehubbard73@...
Ashanti!
I felt the same way you did and I transitioned for about 7 months
until I got tired of dealing w/perm & natural hair on my scalp. My
hair is really thick too and the only advice I can give about
moisture is to use jojoba oil or shea butter. Good hair care starts
from the inside out so try to eat plenty of fruits & vegetables,
take multi-vitamins and drink lots of water. I used 2 hair styles
while growing out my perm (tight sets & 2 strand twist w/my own
hair) I just loaded some pics into the photo album (elh7) if you
want to take a look.
My fellow Texan, (I was born & raised in Houston) you must stay
w/it. I know how that heat & humidty can be unbearable in teh
summer but let the naps prevail. Invest in some fabric & try
wrapping your hair into different styles. Also headbands became my
friend too.
Take care & keep us posted on your progress...
Erica (elh7)
I know what you are saying. I record the show so I am still watching last weeks episodes and Dani was rocking her natural. I am going to be upset when I see that her hair is straight. Maybe it's just a press. Now the whole wig thing is super UGLY to me. I guess, she just wanted a change. That's the one reason I can't comitt to wearing dreads. I already complain about not being able to wear a hairstyle for longer than two weeks imagine wearing dreds.
You know all my children and One Life 2 Live are the only shows that have naturals in Daytime, as far as I know.
One thing I have come to realize though, they shoots those soap episodes so long ago so their hair (white folks) seem to change constantly. Now as far as the black folks we know our hair doesn't change that drastically, so hopefully they didn't alter their hair permenately
hazelpone <hazelpone@...
Hello all,
For any of you who watch AMC, I noticed that the two black women both
had
natural hairstyles. The older one (Olivia on the show) had locs
(palm-rolled) and the young woman had a natural, that she would pull
back,
beautiful!
At first I saw Livia with a wig on! I thought, 'well, maybe she had
an
issue like I did and had to cut it off', but then I turn on AMC
today, and
now the young woman (Danni) on the show has her hair straightened!
OMG!
I am so irritated, as Livia looked so cute, and Danni was showing
every
black girl new ways to do thier hair without tons of chemicals. Now
it is
all gone! Ugh! I am disgusted!
I had to put that out there.
God bless,
Hazelpone
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Just thought I'd share this with everyone, for a laugh!!
des
Note: forwarded message attached.
Prenatal vitamins even though you aren't pregnant?
anyone can take them?
jazye2001 <jazye2001@...
Thanks for the information. I was wondering about prenatal vitamins
and now I know.
Yea even if your not pregnant, their still vitamins. I heard they are good for your hair & skin, but i have personally never took any.
In a message dated 5/18/2005 10:56:43 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tashe13@... writes:
Prenatal vitamins even though you aren't pregnant?
anyone can take them?
Hey Everyone
I was just wondering which celeberity do you think has the most beautiful natural hair and style??
Ashanti!
I felt the same way you did and I transitioned for about 7 months
until I got tired of dealing w/perm & natural hair on my scalp. My
hair is really thick too and the only advice I can give about
moisture is to use jojoba oil or shea butter. Good hair care starts
from the inside out so try to eat plenty of fruits & vegetables,
take multi-vitamins and drink lots of water. I used 2 hair styles
while growing out my perm (tight sets & 2 strand twist w/my own
hair) I just loaded some pics into the photo album (elh7) if you
want to take a look.
My fellow Texan, (I was born & raised in Houston) you must stay
w/it. I know how that heat & humidty can be unbearable in teh
summer but let the naps prevail. Invest in some fabric & try
wrapping your hair into different styles. Also headbands became my
friend too.
Take care & keep us posted on your progress...
Erica (elh7)
Hello all,
For any of you who watch AMC, I noticed that the two black women both
had
natural hairstyles. The older one (Olivia on the show) had locs
(palm-rolled) and the young woman had a natural, that she would pull
back,
beautiful!
At first I saw Livia with a wig on! I thought, 'well, maybe she had
an
issue like I did and had to cut it off', but then I turn on AMC
today, and
now the young woman (Danni) on the show has her hair straightened!
OMG!
I am so irritated, as Livia looked so cute, and Danni was showing
every
black girl new ways to do thier hair without tons of chemicals. Now
it is
all gone! Ugh! I am disgusted!
I had to put that out there.
God bless,
Hazelpone
Thanks for the information. I was wondering about prenatal vitamins
and now I know.
Three suggestions:
1. Organic Root Stimulator Fertilizing Serum (use daily)
2. PreNatal Vitamins (take daily)
3. Plenty of WATER, all day everyday
By looking at your pics of your scalp, it looks as if you've damaged your hair follices, and this hair may never grow back....but by doing the above, the healthy follicles will come in thicker and possibly fill in your spaces. I would not latch hook to retighten if I were you. You should just gently twist in the new hair at the root. Also, you can look at your mom's, your grandmom's hair growth....if their hair doesn't grow long, then you may be genetically predisposed for your hair to only grow to a certain length, which is not a bad thing. Who said that only long hair is lovely? All things considered, I think your locs look perfectly fine as they are and the length/style is becoming on you! Nice pics, and thanks for sharing! Good luck!
des
jazye2001 <jazye2001@...
Hello all. I have not posted here in a while but I do have some pics
available so that you can look at. I have very thin locs in size
and thin hair due to genetics and perming over the years and my hair
goes very slow. Can anyone suggest ways I can make my grow longer &
thicker quicker? It seems I have been at the same length for the past
10 months. I am getting quite frustrated.
http://www.fotki.com/isoko
"Oppressed hair puts a ceiling on the brain." - Alice Walker
Hello all. I have not posted here in a while but I do have some pics
available so that you can look at. I have very thin locs in size
and thin hair due to genetics and perming over the years and my hair
goes very slow. Can anyone suggest ways I can make my grow longer &
thicker quicker? It seems I have been at the same length for the past
10 months. I am getting quite frustrated.
http://www.fotki.com/isoko
lol thats 2 funny. You should catch um all one nite and go crazyyyy on everyones head.
In a message dated 4/22/2005 6:09:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, m_morgan0878@... writes:
For real...I just figure if we eat it for a certain reason, especially if it is said to be good for our skin, I know it would be great for my hair! I drive everyone in my house crazy though!!! Weekends are my hair nights, so everyone is running, they dont want to be my testing hair!!lol
hI La Toya welcome to the group, sorry for being so late replying.
How long have you been transitioning??
There are products that will help in managing your hair, but it also comes down to the techniques,routines,as well as products that you use. What hair products & appliances do you currently use, allong with your routine???
Right now with you transitioning your hair may be more difficult to deal with because of it being two textures in your hair and because your hair is not being processed. Conditioner washes can really help soften up the hair, they are great in my opinion. As well investing in a great brush and wide tooth comb. Applying condtioner,moisturizer,etc to the hair in sections and combing and brushing it through the hair also works wonders.
Products that I highly reccomend are:
Store bought Olive Oil (greattt for detangling,daily moisturizing, & treatments) One of my favorite products, especially when I was transitioning.
Organic Root Stimulator Products www.organicrootstimulator.com such as their Carrot Oil,Hair Mayonaise,Olive Oil
Braid Sprays
Hair and Body oils like African Pride,African Royale,and African Supreme
Essential and Carrier Oils such as peppermint,tea tree,comphrey,etc but make sure they will be ok with your body and health. Like rosemary oil should be used in moderation with those who are pregnant or have high blood pressure
Natural hair butters like Shea and Advocato
Suave conditioners for daily moisturizing or conditioning such as their Milk n Honey Conditioner
Motions CPR
Activator Sprays
Suave 2-Minute Recovery Deep Conditioner
Carol's Daughter Products www.carolsdaughter.com
In a message dated 4/19/2005 9:51:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lady4life1984@... writes: