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AfricanaEyes
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Me toooo!! People thought I was crazy when I told them I wasn't using shampoo. I've been a serious no poo-er!
Also, natural heads I hope yall know about MotownGirl.com. This lady's site is on point!!! It discusses everythiiiing about our natural hair.
Originally Posted by shoppingisme
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. |
Me toooo!! People thought I was crazy when I told them I wasn't using shampoo. I've been a serious no poo-er!
Also, natural heads I hope yall know about MotownGirl.com. This lady's site is on point!!! It discusses everythiiiing about our natural hair.
Twinkle_Twinkle
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Awww, so much natural love in this thread. Yay.
shoppingisme
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girl yes, my hair is like..."i wish you would put some shampoo on me bytch! i double dare you! go 'head and watch me knot up like fort KNOTS on that azz!"
| Originally Posted by AfricanaEyes
Me toooo!! People thought I was crazy when I told them I wasn't using shampoo. I've been a serious no poo-er! Also, natural heads I hope yall know about MotownGirl.com. This lady's site is on point!!! It discusses everythiiiing about our natural hair. |
girl yes, my hair is like..."i wish you would put some shampoo on me bytch! i double dare you! go 'head and watch me knot up like fort KNOTS on that azz!"
lilchocolatema
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LOL....yeah I poo like once a week. But, I still don't know why I don't do it. I co-wash everyday or every other day. But whatever the case, I wish I went natural earlier!!! I wouldn't relax my hair if you paid me!
Do any of you have color in your hair? I really, really want to. Gimme details!
| Originally Posted by shoppingisme
girl yes, my hair is like..."i wish you would put some shampoo on me bytch! i double dare you! go 'head and watch me knot up like fort KNOTS on that azz!" |
LOL....yeah I poo like once a week. But, I still don't know why I don't do it. I co-wash everyday or every other day. But whatever the case, I wish I went natural earlier!!! I wouldn't relax my hair if you paid me!
Do any of you have color in your hair? I really, really want to. Gimme details!
AfricanaEyes
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Dark and Lovely have the best dyes out. I said I was goin' natural but I can't be chemical free. I love me some color! I've done every one of those colors in the purple boxes. lilchocolatemama, I think you highlighted that brand in your blog once. I've tried all of those colors from the browns to reds to blue blacks. Great dyes for natural hair....good color payoff (lol, like it's an e/s) and very conditioning.
Oh....and SoCal (LA and surrounding areas) ladies...Nappturality is planning on having a little reunion/get together so if you are in the area, you should come through. They haven't finalized on a date yet. There's a thread about it in the Napptural Get Togethers and Events forum. Could you imagine? Rappin' on make-up AND natural hair?
Oh....and SoCal (LA and surrounding areas) ladies...Nappturality is planning on having a little reunion/get together so if you are in the area, you should come through. They haven't finalized on a date yet. There's a thread about it in the Napptural Get Togethers and Events forum. Could you imagine? Rappin' on make-up AND natural hair?
Twinkle_Twinkle
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I do! I do! One of the reasons I went natural was to gain more freedom of hair styles, including coloring, without the damage.
I get it professionally done. I know some people will swear up and down about boxed color, but I rather leave that to the professionals. I'm going to an Aveda concepts salon to get my next color treatment. I've heard raves about Aveda color and how it's the most gentle for your hair. Do a search on Nappturality for more info on it.
| Originally Posted by lilchocolatema
LOL....yeah I poo like once a week. But, I still don't know why I don't do it. I co-wash everyday or every other day. But whatever the case, I wish I went natural earlier!!! I wouldn't relax my hair if you paid me! Do any of you have color in your hair? I really, really want to. Gimme details! |
I do! I do! One of the reasons I went natural was to gain more freedom of hair styles, including coloring, without the damage.
I get it professionally done. I know some people will swear up and down about boxed color, but I rather leave that to the professionals. I'm going to an Aveda concepts salon to get my next color treatment. I've heard raves about Aveda color and how it's the most gentle for your hair. Do a search on Nappturality for more info on it.
lilchocolatema
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Yep, I definitely did cover them. I use them as a guide to which color I want, I actually want 2 colors (are people still doing that??) Whatever the case, I want my hair stylist to do it for me b/c I don't want to mess my hair up!!
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| Originally Posted by AfricanaEyes
Dark and Lovely have the best dyes out. I said I was goin' natural but I can't be chemical free. I love me some color! I've done every one of those colors in the purple boxes. lilchocolatemama, I think you highlighted that brand in your blog once. I've tried all of those colors from the browns to reds to blue blacks. Great dyes for natural hair....good color payoff (lol, like it's an e/s) and very conditioning. Oh....and SoCal (LA and surrounding areas) ladies...Nappturality is planning on having a little reunion/get together so if you are in the area, you should come through. They haven't finalized on a date yet. There's a thread about it in the Napptural Get Togethers and Events forum. Could you imagine? Rappin' on make-up AND natural hair?
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lilchocolatema
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BUMPING! Any new discoveries ladies?????????
HeavenLeiBlu
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I've got no advice, referrals, or product suggestions that haven't already been given, but I just wanted to voice my delight in seeing fellow naturals
I've been natural for about 10 years now."Going" natural wasn't that big of a deal to me at the time, so I don't know when the exact date was. Anyway...
My locks will be 3 years old in a month and I'm trying to decide whether or not to cut them. this is the longest I've ever gone w/o a haircut or trim, and I'm feeling snippy, LOL.
My locks will be 3 years old in a month and I'm trying to decide whether or not to cut them. this is the longest I've ever gone w/o a haircut or trim, and I'm feeling snippy, LOL.
redecouverte
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@lilchocolatema: I am loving Qhemet Biologics products.
Her products are so nourishing and a little bit goes a long way
I am also a Karen's Body Beautiful fan and an Oyin honey
Her products are so nourishing and a little bit goes a long way
I am also a Karen's Body Beautiful fan and an Oyin honey
honeebee
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Hey
Did you ever get your hair colored? I can't live without some color in my hair now. It's blondish with the roots growing in. I'm planning to get some highlights & lowlights soon. I've been locked going on 4 yrs, natural for 7 yrs. Going natural was one of the best decisions I've made. I finally craved and ordered some Oyin products. I can't wait to get them so I can twist my hair up.
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Did you ever get your hair colored? I can't live without some color in my hair now. It's blondish with the roots growing in. I'm planning to get some highlights & lowlights soon. I've been locked going on 4 yrs, natural for 7 yrs. Going natural was one of the best decisions I've made. I finally craved and ordered some Oyin products. I can't wait to get them so I can twist my hair up.
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| Originally Posted by lilchocolatema
BUMPING! Any new discoveries ladies????????? |
GoldenGirl
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I'm thinking about Oyin, but what I've been doing has been working for me so far so I guess I'm all like don't rock the boat.
I've been locked for 8 years. I shampoo and condition with Aveda Shampure products, and twist my hair with Nature's Blessings Pomade. Recently I've been pre-pooing with Amla Oil and this stuff I also found in the Indian grocery store called Cinderella hair oil. I have no idea what's in it because there isn't an ingredient list and my searches online haven't turned up anything, but the label says that it's a dandruff control and although that's not usually something I deal with, I figured I'd give it a go anyway.
I love the results! I haven't washed my hair or put anything in it since I washed it two weeks ago and it still looks fantastic. It's shiny holds curls well (I did a straw set that came out wonderfully!). Just my little regimen.
I've been locked for 8 years. I shampoo and condition with Aveda Shampure products, and twist my hair with Nature's Blessings Pomade. Recently I've been pre-pooing with Amla Oil and this stuff I also found in the Indian grocery store called Cinderella hair oil. I have no idea what's in it because there isn't an ingredient list and my searches online haven't turned up anything, but the label says that it's a dandruff control and although that's not usually something I deal with, I figured I'd give it a go anyway.
I love the results! I haven't washed my hair or put anything in it since I washed it two weeks ago and it still looks fantastic. It's shiny holds curls well (I did a straw set that came out wonderfully!). Just my little regimen.
pretebrowneyes
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This thread is the best! I was natural for about 3 yrs and got bored and put the creamy crack on my hair to break the monotony. A year and a half later....I MISS MY CURLS!!! I havent' had a relaxed in 8 weeks; I've been wearing my wigs and ponytails. But I so miss my fro...it was the healthiest I'd ever seen my hair. I've been considering just doing a BC and wearing wigs for variation. My daughter and mother have sisterlocks and were so upset with me for relaxing my hair, lol. I'm kinda upset with me too....but luckily the natural journey is just as much fun as being there. I'm really not sure about how I'll go about it...but I do know that for sure for sure....Milani and her cousins Soft N Beautiful, Precise and all them other boxes can kiss my CURLS, lol
NaturalT
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The moisture sprays and Brown Sugar Pomade
and WONDERFUL for locks. I love using BSP when I retwist my guyfriends hair... it gives a wonderful shine and the smell is amazing! I think you would love it.
| Originally Posted by honeebee
Hey Did you ever get your hair colored? I can't live without some color in my hair now. It's blondish with the roots growing in. I'm planning to get some highlights & lowlights soon. I've been locked going on 4 yrs, natural for 7 yrs. Going natural was one of the best decisions I've made. I finally craved and ordered some Oyin products. I can't wait to get them so I can twist my hair up. |
The moisture sprays and Brown Sugar Pomade
brownubian
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OMG, I didn't know their were so many naturals here - how exciting! I have been relaxer free for almost 3 years now and I am so upset at myself for not going natural sooner. I use qhemetbiologics and oyin products to keep my hair moisturized. I love my natural hair...wouldn't have it any other way.
