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09-29-2012, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 403
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Curly Match Making Service!!
Sometimes it's hard finding good products, and it would be nice to find a curl twin who has similar properties to help compare products and results. I guess bold whatever applies to you and look for others with the same(:
POROSITY:
low
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition
curl enhancement
moisture
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
 Hope this helps anyone!
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09-29-2012, 09:52 PM
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#2
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 403
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Here is mine first...
POROSITY:
low*
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands*
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair*
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b*
2c*
3a*
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein*
glycerin
silicones*
sulfates*
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition*
curl enhancement*
moisture
organic/all natural*
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product*
salon
boutique
anything that works
Last edited by dresdendoll; 09-30-2012 at 01:24 PM.
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09-29-2012, 10:28 PM
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#3
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 456
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POROSITY:
low
medium*
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands*
thin/fine strands*
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair*
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b*
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones*
sulfates*
oils/butters
---- propylene glycol*
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein*
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition*
curl enhancement
moisture*
organic/all natural*
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product*
salon
boutique
anything that works*
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|| 3b; normal porosity; fine/normal texture || CG since Feb 2010 ||
Current Routine BAQ henna 1/month; Leave-in OH Hair Dew; Cleansing Conditioner Giovanni TTTT. – Just three! 
Old Stand-bys extra-virgin coconut oil; Protein AO GPB; Moisture AO HR; Style AOMMJ. – Kept for troubleshooting.
Waiting to try extra-wide curlformers. Propylene Glycol Sensitive - Itchy scalp? Facial Irritation? This might be why!
Last edited by poemaXX; 09-30-2012 at 04:05 PM.
Reason: adding asterisks for phone users
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09-29-2012, 10:36 PM
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#4
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 810
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POROSITY:
low
medium *
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands *
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair *
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a *
3b *
3c *
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones *
sulfates *
oils/butters *
Sensitive to some oils, like EVOO and too much of any oil. It likes coconut.
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein *
glycerin
frizz control *
volume
definition *
curl enhancement *
moisture *
organic/all natural *
I don't need the definition or curl enhancement or organic all natural but it's nice to have those. I try.
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product *
salon
boutique
anything that works * Occasional splurge if it's worth it.
I starred them because I can't bold from my phone!
Last edited by DepressedCurls; 10-04-2012 at 12:06 PM.
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09-29-2012, 11:49 PM
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#5
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6
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POROSITY:
low
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition
curl enhancement
moisture
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
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09-30-2012, 12:46 AM
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#6
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,871
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This confused me because at first I thought people weren't replying but then I realized the issue is that bold doesn't show up on my phone. Better to use asterick like Depressed Curls.
Actually the headline had me thinking you'd help me find a man. LOl
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Transition your mind before you transition your hair. 
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09-30-2012, 12:53 AM
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#7
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 2,871
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POROSITY:
low *
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands *
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair *
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c*
4a*
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein *
glycerin
silicones *
sulfates *
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control *
volume*
definition*
curl enhancement
moisture*
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works *
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Transition your mind before you transition your hair.
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09-30-2012, 01:20 AM
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#8
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 224
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POROSITY:
low
medium *
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands *
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair *
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a *
3b *
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones *
sulfates *
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein *
glycerin
frizz control *
volume
definition *
curl enhancement *
moisture *
organic/all natural *
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works *
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Hair type-3A/B fine ,dense,normal porosity..
LOW POO : SM Moisture Retention,TBS Rainforest Moisture shampoo
NO POO-DevaCurl No poo
COWASH-Suave coconut,Tressemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture,Vo5 kiwi Lime
RO -DevaCurl One Condish,Shea moisture condish,Matrix Biolage CB
LI- AO GVP protein balancing condish,SM thickening Yucca growth milk,SM Shea Butter Leave in
Stylers - SM smoothie,Aveda Flaxseed Aloe Gel,Eco Styler (Protein and Olive oil),Deva Arc Angel
Last edited by curlypriya; 09-30-2012 at 01:34 AM.
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09-30-2012, 01:54 AM
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#9
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 198
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POROSITY:
low
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition
curl enhancement
moisture
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
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Fine Texture, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity. Recently dyed to dark brown.
Lowpoo: Dr. Bronner's Tea Tree Soap, L'Oreal EverCreme Intense Nourishing Shampoo
Rinse Out: Yes to Carrots, AOHR, Aubrey Organics Rosemary Peppermint
LI: Yes to Carrots
Stylers: Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie, LA Looks Sports, Suave Professionals Captivating Curls Whipped Mousse (has cones)
(Not totally CG anymore. Still sulfate free, but experimenting with cones.)
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09-30-2012, 05:20 AM
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#10
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 224
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POROSITY:
low
medium*
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands*
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair*
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a*
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein*
glycerin* in high dews
silicones*
sulfates*
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin* normal-low dew points
frizz control
volume
definition*
curl enhancement*
moisture*
organic/all natural*
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works*
Sent from my SCH-I500 using CurlTalk App
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09-30-2012, 12:26 PM
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#11
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 478
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Great post!
POROSITY:
low
medium*
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands*
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair*
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b*
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein*
glycerin
silicones*
sulfates*
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin*
frizz control*
volume
definition*
curl enhancement
moisture*
organic/all natural*
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
Depends on my mood and pocket book*
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3B....Live Curly Live Free Analysis: Texture = Medium Porosity = Normal Elasticity = Normal iherb.com discount code DWW266
Desert Essence Coconut shampoo Condition: AO_Island Naturals, AO_Honeysuckle, AO White Camellia LEAVE-IN: Natures Gate pomegranate sunflower, Desert Essence Coconut STYLE: Aubrey Organics Mandarin Magic Jelly/AO B-5 gel Staple: Jojoba Oil
Last edited by kurlygurly; 11-03-2012 at 07:32 PM.
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09-30-2012, 01:19 PM
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#12
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,088
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POROSITY:
low
*medium*
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
*thin/fine strands*
DENSITY:
*high density/lots of hair*
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
*3a*
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
*None- very agreeable hair*
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
*frizz control*
*volume*
*definition*
*curl enhancement*
*moisture*
organic/all natural
Open to any of the options that I didn't select as well, but they are not necessary product requirements
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
*anything that works*
I try to balance lower priced and higher priced items so my hair budget doesn't get completely out of control.
Great idea to start this on the general hair board!
Sent from my BlackBerry 9800 using Tapatalk
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3a/f/iii Before the chop- Donated to Locks of Love, January 2013
Modified CG since 11/5/11
CO-WASH: VO5 Vanilla Mint Tea Clarifying, DevaCare No-Poo
CLARIFY: CHS Treatment Shampoo (used prior to PT/DT)
RO: DevaCare One Condition, Regis Olive Oil
LI: Cure Care, As I Am Leave-In
STYLE: Re:Coil, Curl Keeper, Biotera Gel, Deva Ultra Defining Gel, GVP Liquid Sculpting Gel, Curls Rock Amplifier and Strong Hold Mousse
PT/DT: IAGirl's PT, One n' Only Argan Hydrating Mask
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09-30-2012, 06:17 PM
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#13
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 548
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POROSITY:
low
medium*
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands*
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair*
normal density/normal amount of hair*
low density/lower amount of hair
I'm right on the border between normal and high density according to the Fia typing system (exactly 4" ponytail).
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c*
3a*
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin*
silicones*
sulfates*
oils/butters
I live in a dry climate, so I avoid glycerin in my LI and styling products during most of the year.
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control*
volume
definition*
curl enhancement*
moisture*
organic/all natural*
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique*
anything that works*
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2c/3a, botticelli/wavy/'swavy (huh?) fine, dense, normal porosity/elasticity, dry climate
My favorite brands are Curl Junkie, Darcy's Botanicals, As I Am, Curly Kinks and Shea Moisture. Also love sealing with oil and styling with jelly products.
CG since 12/29/2011 
Last edited by jsuzkelley; 10-01-2012 at 10:57 AM.
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09-30-2012, 06:44 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 13
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POROSITY:
low
medium
high
Not Too Sure ! :/
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition
curl enhancement
moisture
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
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My Hair- YIKES !
Best friend/ Future Husband that is
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09-30-2012, 06:50 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 814
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POROSITY:
low
medium
high
THICKNESS:
thick/coarse strands
medium strands
thin/fine strands
DENSITY:
high density/lots of hair
normal density/normal amount of hair
low density/lower amount of hair
CURL TYPE:
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
SENSITIVITIES/DISLIKES:
protein
glycerin
silicones
sulfates
oils/butters
LIKES/PRODUCT EXPECTATIONS:
protein
glycerin
frizz control
volume
definition
curl enhancement
moisture
organic/all natural
PRICES:
only drugstore products
$15 at most for a product
salon
boutique
anything that works
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CG Birthday: 7/25/11 Type 3a/2c Dense, Fine in front Coarse in back, Low porosity Low-Poo: SM Moisture Retention Shampoo Rinse Out: Tresemme Naturals
Leave In: Suave Naturals Stylers: AIF, Suave Captivating Curls Mousse
*Desert Curly*
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09-30-2012, 07:21 PM
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#16
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 61
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Actually, I think finding a true match has a lot to do with ethnicity.
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Mulatto, Long 3B Hair
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09-30-2012, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,956
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That's the biggest myth in hair care. It has nothing to do with what you need.
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Kiva! Microfinance works.
Med/Coarse, porous curly.
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09-30-2012, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 61
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What makes you think that?
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Mulatto, Long 3B Hair
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09-30-2012, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 13,956
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Hair care is done by things like coarse vs fine and porosity. To a lesser extent, numerical type plays a role. I use 'black' products. Are they not supposed to work on me because I'm White with type 3 hair? There are Black type 4s who use 'white' products. Being shunted into product based on race or ethnicity isn't going to necessarily give you the best hair care options.
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Kiva! Microfinance works.
Med/Coarse, porous curly.
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09-30-2012, 07:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,280
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ITA, your hair properties are what determines what is best for hair, not ethnicity. Which is why there is no such thing as "bi-racial hair".
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BC'ed: 03-29-11
Last Relaxer: July 2010
Mod CG
texture - medium/fine, porosity - low/normal, elasticity - normal, co-wash - tresemme naturals moisture, jessicurls cleansing cream, leave-in - tresemme naturals moisture, gel - SM souffle, mop top anti- frizz light hold gel, vatika oil, QB BRBC, shealoe butter, mango butter
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