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Twinkle_Twinkle
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Aveda products are awesome. I shampoo and deep condition/detangle with the Brilliant line. I use the Brilliant Protective Spray (the scent is wonderful). The Elixir is great, and I stocked up on it before it was all gone, and I also use the Be Curly Lotion. Can't say enough about Aveda.
Originally Posted by MsCocoa
I'm another natural but I prefer to wear my hair flat ironed or at least blow dried as it's too much to manage day to day in it's natural state. I just need to get an ionic blow dryer and chuck out the old one, I also want to try Aveda products before the year's out. |
Aveda products are awesome. I shampoo and deep condition/detangle with the Brilliant line. I use the Brilliant Protective Spray (the scent is wonderful). The Elixir is great, and I stocked up on it before it was all gone, and I also use the Be Curly Lotion. Can't say enough about Aveda.
mzdawn
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So, I have a question. I started going natural last year in Sept/Oct, but I never cut the relaxed part off?! I've been using Redken to keep the "overprocessed" part from breaking off and my length looks really good now.
Do you all recommend cutting the relaxed part once you go natural?
I have a really hard time picking through the first 6 inches or so, to get the tangles out of the ends. After I had my daughter - I thought that I was going bald? But I think my hair was shedding out, because I stopped putting the chemicals in.
Do you all recommend cutting the relaxed part once you go natural?
I have a really hard time picking through the first 6 inches or so, to get the tangles out of the ends. After I had my daughter - I thought that I was going bald? But I think my hair was shedding out, because I stopped putting the chemicals in.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Well you actually aren't natural until you cut off the processed hair. Up until that point you are still transitioning. So yes, I think anyone in this thread would recommend cutting off the processed hair, esp. if you have no intention of returning to chemicals. Why hold on to it?
| Originally Posted by mzdawn
So, I have a question. I started going natural last year in Sept/Oct, but I never cut the relaxed part off?! I've been using Redken to keep the "overprocessed" part from breaking off and my length looks really good now. Do you all recommend cutting the relaxed part once you go natural? I have a really hard time picking through the first 6 inches or so, to get the tangles out of the ends. After I had my daughter - I thought that I was going bald? But I think my hair was shedding out, because I stopped putting the chemicals in. |
Well you actually aren't natural until you cut off the processed hair. Up until that point you are still transitioning. So yes, I think anyone in this thread would recommend cutting off the processed hair, esp. if you have no intention of returning to chemicals. Why hold on to it?
Misshopeful24
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Just have to update and say I'm officially natural!!!.... no more blow drying...I don't use any products with mineral oil, or that "Vaseline crap" or anything that has cones in it... I can finally comb my hair without stressing!! Thanks ladies for the refer to mowtowngirl.com and nappiturality.com
well now the new challenge is MAKE UP... i been putting it off for too long.... i'm finally ready!!! its all about completing the natural hair beautiful me look...
well now the new challenge is MAKE UP... i been putting it off for too long.... i'm finally ready!!! its all about completing the natural hair beautiful me look...
AfricanaEyes
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Yay for you Misshopeful!!!! Ain't it liberating?!
And mzdawn, I agree with Twinkle Twinkle. Chop it! I transitioned for only 4 months and chopped it off. It was the greatest decision ever. Transitioning, for me was just an awful process and dealing with 2 textures of hair was the worst. Cut it oooooff! The best thing about hair....natural or processed is that it will grow back.
And mzdawn, I agree with Twinkle Twinkle. Chop it! I transitioned for only 4 months and chopped it off. It was the greatest decision ever. Transitioning, for me was just an awful process and dealing with 2 textures of hair was the worst. Cut it oooooff! The best thing about hair....natural or processed is that it will grow back.
tabou82
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Hey Hun!
I was Natural all during college right up until last year (August 06) when I cut my locs off! I couldn't deal with growing out my permed so I did the BIG CHOP and I loved it while it was short and while I grew out into a Kelis like 'fro. I have soft, fine hair with a few different textures so finding styles and products that worked was an adventure. First, invest in good quality products!!! I used Redken's Allsoft S/C and Kenra Moisturizing S/C when I was natural and Carol's Daughter products for maintenance. I bought them at Trade Secret and Carol's Daughter online. Also, non-alcoholic gel mixed with a really good moisturizer will be your best friend on days your hair is misbehaving! Two-strand twists (with your Natural hair) to me are really pretty and can be styled a myriad of ways to accent your look. I basically wore this style into the ground but I also rocked afro puffs and flat twists (look like cornrows). If your hair is clean, neat but funky and make-up is on point then you're good. Kelis was my style icon during my natural state but when my hair grew to that length, it was tiresome and heavy. I did flat-iron it a couple of times but find someone to do a good press is difficult. So afterwhile, I basically wore a low ponytail on a daily basis. Right now, my hair is midly relaxed but it still curls/waves with product and I love it. I use Mizani S/C now and they are really great so given them a try as well. What I learned that I'd have to utilize the right product in order to obtain my desired style. Anyway, check out Carol's Daughter.com for more tips on natural styling. Hope this helps! Whew!!!!
I was Natural all during college right up until last year (August 06) when I cut my locs off! I couldn't deal with growing out my permed so I did the BIG CHOP and I loved it while it was short and while I grew out into a Kelis like 'fro. I have soft, fine hair with a few different textures so finding styles and products that worked was an adventure. First, invest in good quality products!!! I used Redken's Allsoft S/C and Kenra Moisturizing S/C when I was natural and Carol's Daughter products for maintenance. I bought them at Trade Secret and Carol's Daughter online. Also, non-alcoholic gel mixed with a really good moisturizer will be your best friend on days your hair is misbehaving! Two-strand twists (with your Natural hair) to me are really pretty and can be styled a myriad of ways to accent your look. I basically wore this style into the ground but I also rocked afro puffs and flat twists (look like cornrows). If your hair is clean, neat but funky and make-up is on point then you're good. Kelis was my style icon during my natural state but when my hair grew to that length, it was tiresome and heavy. I did flat-iron it a couple of times but find someone to do a good press is difficult. So afterwhile, I basically wore a low ponytail on a daily basis. Right now, my hair is midly relaxed but it still curls/waves with product and I love it. I use Mizani S/C now and they are really great so given them a try as well. What I learned that I'd have to utilize the right product in order to obtain my desired style. Anyway, check out Carol's Daughter.com for more tips on natural styling. Hope this helps! Whew!!!!
milamonster
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i accidentally started going natural in my first year of college when the hair dresser i started going to told us that he did not do perms. After getting my hair pressed for a couple of months i went back to braids because that was easiest at my college esp because no one there could do my hair at a shop. When I went back to school for my 2rd year all of my hair was natural (after a little cut and growing it out) so i decided to start doing roller sets. After that I just started letting it do it's own thing then i got better at doing twists , twistouts, and braidouts. I now graduated and that's how i wear it.
i use: shea butter for twists and i just started using carol's daughters for this .
for a gel i use feels like silk by elasta qp or fantasia ic
conditioners: cantu shea butter leave in, wen by chaz dean, suave humectant, aussie deep 3 minute conditioner, aubrey organics, the green queen helene deep conditioner
shampoos are wen, suave humectant,and cream of nature (the one without the sodium lautrate stuff)
i use coconut oil , sta sof fro or any spray with glycerin high up on the list.
this is how a closeup of how my hair looks now with nothing in it:
i use: shea butter for twists and i just started using carol's daughters for this .
for a gel i use feels like silk by elasta qp or fantasia ic
conditioners: cantu shea butter leave in, wen by chaz dean, suave humectant, aussie deep 3 minute conditioner, aubrey organics, the green queen helene deep conditioner
shampoos are wen, suave humectant,and cream of nature (the one without the sodium lautrate stuff)
i use coconut oil , sta sof fro or any spray with glycerin high up on the list.
this is how a closeup of how my hair looks now with nothing in it:
Misshopeful24
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pretty pix!!! i hear Carol daughter products aren't natural anymore, the products done change up....
| Originally Posted by milamonster
i use: shea butter for twists and i just started using carol's daughters for this . for a gel i use feels like silk by elasta qp or fantasia ic conditioners: cantu shea butter leave in, wen by chaz dean, suave humectant, aussie deep 3 minute conditioner, aubrey organics, the green queen helene deep conditioner shampoos are wen, suave humectant,and cream of nature (the one without the sodium lautrate stuff) i use coconut oil , sta sof fro or any spray with glycerin high up on the list. this is how a closeup of how my hair looks now with nothing in it:
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pretty pix!!! i hear Carol daughter products aren't natural anymore, the products done change up....
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Yay milamonster, I think we might be hair relatives!
Are you on Nappturality.com?
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Are you on Nappturality.com?
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| Originally Posted by milamonster
i accidentally started going natural in my first year of college when the hair dresser i started going to told us that he did not do perms. After getting my hair pressed for a couple of months i went back to braids because that was easiest at my college esp because no one there could do my hair at a shop. When I went back to school for my 2rd year all of my hair was natural (after a little cut and growing it out) so i decided to start doing roller sets. After that I just started letting it do it's own thing then i got better at doing twists , twistouts, and braidouts. I now graduated and that's how i wear it. i use: shea butter for twists and i just started using carol's daughters for this . for a gel i use feels like silk by elasta qp or fantasia ic conditioners: cantu shea butter leave in, wen by chaz dean, suave humectant, aussie deep 3 minute conditioner, aubrey organics, the green queen helene deep conditioner shampoos are wen, suave humectant,and cream of nature (the one without the sodium lautrate stuff) i use coconut oil , sta sof fro or any spray with glycerin high up on the list. this is how a closeup of how my hair looks now with nothing in it:
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milamonster
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check pms
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
Yay milamonster, I think we might be hair relatives!
Are you on Nappturality.com? |
check pms
milamonster
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thanks. well, the one i used seemed to have all natural products in it. i think it was beeswax in it and omse other stuff. nothign i couldnt pronounce tho
but the prices have went waaaay up lol
| Originally Posted by Misshopeful24
pretty pix!!! i hear Carol daughter products aren't natural anymore, the products done change up.... |
thanks. well, the one i used seemed to have all natural products in it. i think it was beeswax in it and omse other stuff. nothign i couldnt pronounce tho
but the prices have went waaaay up lol
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I think Carol's Daughter is a little over-rated. Some people still swear by it and for a lot of people it's a natural starter brand, and then they learn of other natural brands like Oyin, Qhemet (sp), etc. I'm an Aveda fan myself, but they don't make butters and oils, so I understand the need for other lines too.
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| Originally Posted by milamonster
thanks. well, the one i used seemed to have all natural products in it. i think it was beeswax in it and omse other stuff. nothign i couldnt pronounce tho but the prices have went waaaay up lol |
milamonster
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i definitely need to try out some aveda though, ive never known which one to try so i never picked it up at the store, but now i can
thanks hun
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
I think Carol's Daughter is a little over-rated. Some people still swear by it and for a lot of people it's a natural starter brand, and then they learn of other natural brands like Oyin, Qhemet (sp), etc. I'm an Aveda fan myself, but they don't make butters and oils, so I understand the need for other lines too. |
i definitely need to try out some aveda though, ive never known which one to try so i never picked it up at the store, but now i can
thanks hun
Twinkle_Twinkle
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They've also got a great return policy, so it's ok to try a product and if it doesn't work out for you, you're not out of $$$. It's another reason I love Aveda. Also, I like to just make a lot of my own products as well. Saves money, you can customize it, and you know exactly what's in it.
| Originally Posted by milamonster
i definitely need to try out some aveda though, ive never known which one to try so i never picked it up at the store, but now i can thanks hun |
They've also got a great return policy, so it's ok to try a product and if it doesn't work out for you, you're not out of $$$. It's another reason I love Aveda. Also, I like to just make a lot of my own products as well. Saves money, you can customize it, and you know exactly what's in it.
lilchocolatema
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I love, love, love Aveda Sap Moss and Damage Remedy. I'm trying Brilliant this weekend. I use them every few days! Oyin's Honey Hemp Conditioner is great as well, and smells like heaven!!! I use Curls Milkshake as well! But I just started going to nappturality.com more often, and I am learning tons!
| Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle
I think Carol's Daughter is a little over-rated. Some people still swear by it and for a lot of people it's a natural starter brand, and then they learn of other natural brands like Oyin, Qhemet (sp), etc. I'm an Aveda fan myself, but they don't make butters and oils, so I understand the need for other lines too. |
I love, love, love Aveda Sap Moss and Damage Remedy. I'm trying Brilliant this weekend. I use them every few days! Oyin's Honey Hemp Conditioner is great as well, and smells like heaven!!! I use Curls Milkshake as well! But I just started going to nappturality.com more often, and I am learning tons!
shoppingisme
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i've been natural for five years!! yay!
my hair type is what i call grease and water!
now, my kitchen, that's more like crude oil and gas!
i also have three different textures of hair in my head.
i looooove them though. i felt such a weight lifted when i started wearing my hair natural. it's sooooo much stronger and healthier.
i co-wash 100% because my hair HATES/DESPISES any shampoo -- organic/sls free/ you name it -- to drying! so to clariy, i do acv treatments. works like a charm.
my hair is past my shoulders straight -- i don't straighten it often, but when i don't wear it straight or in cornrows with a lace wig, it is right at my ears in a fro or big poof -- shrinkage. i've also vowed to not straighten it again for one year from now.
to answer your question; when i did the b/c i was already 1yr into growing out my perm. my head is just too big for a really twa, so i wore twists and then just plain cornrows with a sew-in curly look until it got long enough/i was comfortable enough to cut it off. it tangled so much that i had to keep it braided down until i cut it. perm and newgrowth are NOT friends!
i will never perm my hair again. i still sometimes get tired of the thickness and having to wash it in sections because it's so much and will become one big dreadlock if i don't, but that's just because my hair is partial beast no matter what!
i don't have to fight with my hair anymore. i almost cried when i realized i didn't really know "WHY" i'd continued to perm my hair -- after i was old enough to decide against it.
i like to wear my hair in different styles, so i switch it up a lot -- natural, lace wigs, cornrows, etc. all because i want to. but never because i'm fighting with what god gave me.
my hair type is what i call grease and water!
now, my kitchen, that's more like crude oil and gas!
i also have three different textures of hair in my head.
i looooove them though. i felt such a weight lifted when i started wearing my hair natural. it's sooooo much stronger and healthier.
i co-wash 100% because my hair HATES/DESPISES any shampoo -- organic/sls free/ you name it -- to drying! so to clariy, i do acv treatments. works like a charm.
my hair is past my shoulders straight -- i don't straighten it often, but when i don't wear it straight or in cornrows with a lace wig, it is right at my ears in a fro or big poof -- shrinkage. i've also vowed to not straighten it again for one year from now.
to answer your question; when i did the b/c i was already 1yr into growing out my perm. my head is just too big for a really twa, so i wore twists and then just plain cornrows with a sew-in curly look until it got long enough/i was comfortable enough to cut it off. it tangled so much that i had to keep it braided down until i cut it. perm and newgrowth are NOT friends!
i will never perm my hair again. i still sometimes get tired of the thickness and having to wash it in sections because it's so much and will become one big dreadlock if i don't, but that's just because my hair is partial beast no matter what!
i don't have to fight with my hair anymore. i almost cried when i realized i didn't really know "WHY" i'd continued to perm my hair -- after i was old enough to decide against it.
i like to wear my hair in different styles, so i switch it up a lot -- natural, lace wigs, cornrows, etc. all because i want to. but never because i'm fighting with what god gave me.
MsCuppyCakes
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I'm on Nappturality.com. There's so much "great" information on that site.
