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08-26-2009, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,196
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Thought I'd post some hair pics...
This is my hair today. It's really starting to come along. I won't be totally happy until it's quite a bit longer. But it's not bad today. A little on the frizzy side but a far cry from the mess it was five months ago when I started the CG routine. I'm trying desperately to grow it out. I want it all to be roughly BSL and it's almost there when it's straight but curly it's got a loooong way to go. It's crazy how much my hair shrinks up when it's curly. I used the suave daily clarifying co for co washing. GVP CG for rinse out and some generic KY. That's it. Nothing else today. I think it looks better in person than it does in the picture but overall it's not bad even in the pictures. The shine is really good. Anyway - submitted for your approval - here they are.
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CG - 3/27/09
3b - dry - medium texture/medium porosity!
Co wash/rinseout/leave in: currently auditioning products
Styling: lube and BRHG
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08-26-2009, 07:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 341
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Beautiful hair. And the shape of your cut is very flattering.
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CG since 6/15/09 -- fine/medium texture, medium porosity
Conditioners: GTTTT, Kenra & KCKT
DT: CJ Hibiscus Banana Deep Fix
Styling: KCCC, KCHP, HEBE, Loma Imply
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08-26-2009, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 3,057
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it looks great. You've come along way 
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08-26-2009, 07:44 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 2,295
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holy cow tinah, the shrinkage on your hair is awesome! LOL I know most curliers (than me) don't want too much of it, but man, from your earlier pics, its tons shorter now. But so much more defined! WOW!
And I agree with Ana, your hairstyle is very flattering LOL and I'm not just saying that cause we have to ride in the car together.
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Grand Goobah Caedran, Aqueous Infusion of Demulcents, Order of the Curly Crusaders
Hot and Humid SpaceCoast area of Florida * Fia 2cFi, fine texture, med porosity CG 5-29-09 * My hair loves protein! Currently using : Curlisto Bio-Gel Mousse, CJ DFCC, KMFUM, BHRG, Spiral Solutions -- Everything!!! Coconut Oil Pre-Poo, once a month Hard Water shampoo. Avoiding Glycerin in finishing products.
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08-26-2009, 07:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,196
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LOL thanks!! The shrinkage in my hair is insane. When it's straight it's almost BSL in the back. Definitely arm pit length. It's crazy how shrinky it is. I wish it wasn't. I want it to be longer sooo bad.
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CG - 3/27/09
3b - dry - medium texture/medium porosity!
Co wash/rinseout/leave in: currently auditioning products
Styling: lube and BRHG
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08-26-2009, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,229
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it looks great!! Do you diffuse with the generic KY? Or just let it air dry? Your hair is so shiny, i love it!
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- 2C - Coarse Canopy & med/fine underlayers
- MOP C Hydrating 'poo
- LOreal Natures Therapy Moisturizing condish, ION Effective Care, Garnier S&S (old formula)
- treatments: CJ Curl Rehab, CJ Repair Me!
- plopping, diffusing, and clipping the roots
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08-26-2009, 08:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 92
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Your curls look wonderful!
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08-26-2009, 08:19 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,196
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Those pictures are air dried. Sometimes I'll diffuse but just until it "sets" then I let it air dry. I like to have a tiny little bit of crunch to it so I'll diffuse it til it gets a little stiff which takes about three minutes or so.
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CG - 3/27/09
3b - dry - medium texture/medium porosity!
Co wash/rinseout/leave in: currently auditioning products
Styling: lube and BRHG
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08-26-2009, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 16,026
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Lovely curl pattern and shape!
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08-26-2009, 11:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,354
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OMW Tinah I think it looks gorgeous!!! I wish my hair had MORE curl like yours instead of having to coax more curl into it. I love it & think it will look even more beautiful long...but you should be VERY happy w/ it inthe meantime! 
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Type: 2c/3a, medium/high porosity, high density, course.
Cleanse: Suave coconut co-wash. KCCC cleanse or SM curl & shine shampoo 1-2xs a week.
Leave-in: KCKT or SM smoothie.
Style: KCCC, SM curling souffle'. JCNS. DIFFUSER is my hg!
DT: SM Deep Treatment.
http://public.fotki.com/Juvjoy/
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08-27-2009, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,824
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FABULOUS GORGEOUS CURLS!! And you are so right about the shine! Lovely!
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http://public.fotki.com/msgiblet/ - pw: gibber -- Pics Added 7/10/11
Fine, Thick, Normal Porosity, Normal Elasticity
Countess Balashi of Divi Beach in the Order of the Curly Crusaders 
If I'm Going To Have A Bad Hair Day, It Might As Well Be In Aruba!
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08-27-2009, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 2,649
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Tinah! The transformation that your har has gone through looks fantastic! You definitely knew what your hair has needed!
Wow! I still remember some pictures you had posted when you started and were looking for guidance!
Your cut is great! So cute!
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Mix of 3s, thick, coarse, medium porosity
Current hair styling technique: rake with a scrunch at the end. (works with my coarse hair)
http://public.fotki.com/curlymix/
pw: curls
Known HGs: KCCC, homemade fsg, honey
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08-27-2009, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 251
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Really great hair! Love the shine and the cut...super cute!
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3b. Normal porosity. Medium texture. Low elasticity.
CONDITIONERS: GVP The Detangler, Tresemme Naturals Nourishing, CJ Curl Rehab, CJ Hibiscus & Banana Honey Butta, Suave Pomegranate Splash, KC Knot Today
LEAVE-IN: Shea Moisture Shea Butter (LOVE!)
STYLERS: CJ Curl Queen (LOVE!), Biotera Gel, LA Looks Sports Gel, AOMM
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08-27-2009, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,196
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Thanks everyone! I'm still trying to figure out exactly what my hair needs. I know now that it loves protein. so that has helped a lot. I just wish it would grow faster! It's growing really fast since I started CG which is great because I used to think it didn't grow at all. But it is growing fast you just can't tell because of the shrinkage!
I appreciate all the kinds words and encouragement and all the hlep I've gotten from this site. That has really made a huge difference for me! Thanks to everyone!
Next pictures will be my six month anniversary! WOO!!
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CG - 3/27/09
3b - dry - medium texture/medium porosity!
Co wash/rinseout/leave in: currently auditioning products
Styling: lube and BRHG
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08-27-2009, 11:51 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 12,923
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Wow great hair!
Makes me want to whack mine off again. I love that length on most everyone. So flattering.
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In Western PA
Found NC in 2004. CG since 2-05, going grey since 9-05. 3B with some 3A.
Hair texture-medium/fine, porosity-normal, elasticity-normal.
Suave & VO5 cond, LA Looks Sport Gel, Ojon Restorative Treatment, oils, honey, vinegar.
http://public.fotki.com/jeepcurlygurl/ password jeepy **new pics added May 2013**
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08-27-2009, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,923
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Yeah, I'm with Jeepcurlygirl -- I love that length! Very lovely.
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08-27-2009, 01:47 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 1,196
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The pictures are a little decieving. My hair is about the same length yours is in the May pictures in you fotki.
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CG - 3/27/09
3b - dry - medium texture/medium porosity!
Co wash/rinseout/leave in: currently auditioning products
Styling: lube and BRHG
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08-27-2009, 03:28 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 203
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What beautiful curls - and I also love the length on you but I think it will look great long and curly as well!
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Sulfate & Silcone Free since July 2009
2C-3A normal to high (ends) porosity, medium texture, lower end of med density
Currently experimenting with Water Only Washing and dropping stylers
Negative on: AOHR, mineral oil
http://public.fotki.com/CurlyQMom/
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08-27-2009, 07:42 PM
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Join Date: May 2000
Posts: 18,071
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Beautiful cut and curls! Looks like mine in my Jan 02 pics. 
My son was peeking over my shoulder and said that your hair looks just like mine did about 9 years ago. I had the same cut, same tight curls, even the sassy curly hanging on the left front (DH calls it that). He said my hair is losing its curl--I agree, it's not as tightly curled. I was living in humid Germany at the time; it's a little humid here in the early AM and late PM (overnight) but not enough in the day. I am also older, now hypothyroid, and have more gray (straighter). I miss having my hair look like your photos!!!  wwaaahh! I do also notice the length pulls out the curl, so yours will probably loosen up a little as it grows too.
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SF Bay Area, CA * "The Angel-Goddess-Guru of Haircoloring"
3b/c/a mix. medium texture, low porosity
* pw: just4curlies * My Motto: Strand Test!
some hair pics  -- gone, but never forgotten.
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08-27-2009, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 543
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WOW!!
Defined curls with great shine.
Makes me think about getting it cut shorter or layered more.
Mine was much curlier when it was shorter wish it was now.
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