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11-04-2011, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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I like to spritz and rebraid or retwist my hair at night. The problem is I tend to get carried away and spray too much and then my hair is still wet in the morning.
My tip comes from Naptural85. I saw her spritz water in her hand then run it over the section of hair she was about twist. I tried this and it works GREAT! It gave me way move control over how much water got into my hair and I didn't lose a lot of elongation by making my hair so wet. The only thing I did differently was once I twisted to the last half inch, I spritzed because my ends are a lot more needy.
Twist out came out soft and beautiful and very long. 
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11-04-2011, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 6,751
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This is really true. It's why I don't throw anything away much. Maybe it's a PH thing? Sometimes if I'm trying a lot of different things my trusty regular products seem to stop working for a bit.
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4a/b Texlaxed hair w/ highlights. Medium texture & high porosity.
HG's: CJ Daily Fix, Bobeam Cheris Hibiscus shampoo bar, KC Spiral Spritz, Knot Today, CJ Rehab, KBB LL Hair Mask, Cassia, KCCC, oil blend of Avocado, Camellia, Jojoba, & Meadowfoam oils
SL APL BSL MBL
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11-06-2011, 05:15 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 448
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Don't jump on bandwagons. Just because certain products/ingredients/techniques work for one person, does NOT mean it will work for you!
You don't have to avoid those "bad" ingredients (mineral oil, silicones, etc.) They could work fine for you. It isn't a sin to use products with these ingredients. Hair is just hair, after all.
Natural hair care does not have to cost an arm and a leg. Don't think that the more expensive the products are, the better they will work. Drugstore products can work wonders too.
Rome wasn't built in a day, and your hair care regimen won't be either. Creating a hair care routine and finding products that work for your hair takes lots of trial-and-error. It took me a year and a half to figure out mine. 
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11-06-2011, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 1,724
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Be patient with your hair. I'm still learning this. Sometimes its hard to go easy when detangling. I figure the more I respect my hair and listen to it, the better it will look & feel. & everyone has bad hair days, not just curly girls.
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 About my hair:
weekly shampoo-HE Honey I'm Strong
daily conditioner-HE Honey I'm Strong (use as li)
go to style-Pocahontas braids
Last edited by sienna40; 12-29-2011 at 02:18 PM.
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11-06-2011, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 2
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Dudleys PCA ROCKS. It's good for all hair types especially naturally curly styles.Go to their website, hard to find- GREAT PRODUCT!!!
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12-29-2011, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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1. Remember that if youve been protective styling for a month or more, you will need to deep condition to get your moisture protein back in balance
2. If your hair is out of the moisture protein balance, trying new products might not work , and you might think its the product.
Shelf the product and try again later.
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12-31-2011, 05:44 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 129
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I've learned not to braid hair all the way to the ends with a braid out. I leave the last inch of the ends out. If the section is too big I'll put a band around it to hold it, otherwise, it stays on its own. Makes for the best braid outs and no unpredictable ends. Gives great stretched out hair and such a natural wash and go look.
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12-31-2011, 07:09 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,871
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Definitely dont braid the ends but u can twist if u want to protect your ends better. I like to use butter on my ends the finger curl. Makes my ends look more polished.
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12-31-2011, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,871
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I wanted to try this out a few times before making it a tip. I tend to not like first day twist outs as well. They look good and I get compliments but my hair isnt as big and full as I like it. I rarely use direct heat so blow dryer is out for stretching. At the same time im been practicing rollersets. Im getting better but my hair is super dense and i always miss some hair. since i usually dont miss hair when I twist I decided to combine the two. Ive been two strand twisting using leavein and fsg mixed with oils. I then spritz with Jane carter leave in which is a heat protectant. Then I rolled twists 2 or 3 at time on extra large rollers(red and gray). Sat under dryer. I got amazing elongation. My first day twist out is amazing now. I dont usually let my hair fully dry because I go to bed and let it dry over night but that is an option. Also since it isnt exactly like a rollerset in the coming days I can use a water based moisturizer no problem.
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07-03-2012, 11:09 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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bump
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07-03-2012, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 739
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Patience is virtue when it comes to natural hair. Take time to take care of your hair.
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Still loving my curls and kinks!
Products I love:
Ion Dandruff/Seborrheic Dermatitis Tar Shampoo
Elasta QP Conditoning Creme Shampoo
Elasta QP Intense Conditioner
Tigi Oatmeal/Honey Shampoo
Tigi Oatmeal/Honey Conditioner
Organics Hair Mayonnaise
Cantu Shea Butter Leave-In
Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, apricot oil, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil
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07-03-2012, 01:20 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,871
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When my hair needs cowashing and Im too busy or too lazy then I lightly spritz a section, reapply a slight bit of my li by smoothing it the lenght of the hair and then braid it up. I do my whole head. Next day i take it down and my hair looks great. Buys me at least a day before cowashing.
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Last edited by adthomas; 07-03-2012 at 08:34 PM.
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07-03-2012, 03:06 PM
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#73
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,221
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seal, seal, seal!!! I used to be faithful when I was a new natural, then I fell off, and now I'm on it again (partly because I made the perfect sealing balm!) but my hair is thanking me today!!!!!!! My braidout is on point and so soft!
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07-03-2012, 03:49 PM
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#74
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Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 2,707
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Don't eat pop-tarts.
The sugar won't make you feel good.
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Dogs and nature abhor a vacuum.
http://geaugadoggy.wordpress.com
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07-03-2012, 03:59 PM
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#75
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,745
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CN, what's in your perfect sealing balm? I love balms, but good ones that don't just sit on my hair are hard to find.
...tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor...
vIa tHiS rAgEdY aSs pHoNe
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**sophisticated ignorance, I type my cuss words in cursive**
Current Rotation (always changing): Curl Junkie Curl Rehab as my Leave-In, Blended Beauty Happy Nappy Styles, Entwine Argan Oil, Bobeam Shampoo Bars, QB CTDG and QB AHTB, UFD Curly Magic, B.A.S.K Anything.
http://www.platinumpj.com
http://www.facebook.com/PlatinumPJ
@PlatinumPJ
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07-03-2012, 04:28 PM
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#76
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,221
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girl, that's on the hush hush for right now...but soon my child, soon 
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07-03-2012, 04:40 PM
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#77
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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^ I've been waiting for a long time.
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07-03-2012, 04:40 PM
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#78
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 2,745
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Ooooo I knew it, yayyyy!!! Please make sure I'm notified!
...tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor...
vIa tHiS rAgEdY aSs pHoNe
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**sophisticated ignorance, I type my cuss words in cursive**
Current Rotation (always changing): Curl Junkie Curl Rehab as my Leave-In, Blended Beauty Happy Nappy Styles, Entwine Argan Oil, Bobeam Shampoo Bars, QB CTDG and QB AHTB, UFD Curly Magic, B.A.S.K Anything.
http://www.platinumpj.com
http://www.facebook.com/PlatinumPJ
@PlatinumPJ
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07-03-2012, 04:50 PM
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#79
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,221
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Shawny, this stuff takes time to do it right...I'm not trying to be out and have a NC (really just 4a) disaster like some folks....
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07-03-2012, 06:39 PM
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#80
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,075
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Oh I know, you ain't got to tell me, just umm lemme be your tester.
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