curlypearl

Quirky yogini, Add my thanks to everyone else's. Needed to find out about the pixie curl method and there it is!

Suburbanbushbabe

How to request this be made a sticky? It's great! Thank you!

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SarcasmIsBeauty

Quirky this is the best thread ever!

Every time I see someone who needs help I direct them to this wonderful thread!!

I agree this should be a sticky!

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avsfan

Thanks a TON for this info! Since it's not a sticky, I'm going to post so I can always find it in my 'subscribed' threads.
THANKS!

QuirkyYogini

Wow! I'm surprised people still remember this post! I get a little annoyed when I still see the same questions over and over when almost all the answers can be found in one of the links here. *sigh* Oh well! I'm glad a few of you have found this to be helpful!


Hmm. Could it be this link from Jillipoo?
http://healthycurls.awardspace.com/free.html She posted it in this same thread though, so probably not but, sometimes things get lost when you get a few posts to a thread.

And anyone can post anything they've found helpful here! It certainly isn't just me doing it! I want to learn new useful things too! I actually stopped posting on this thread because I felt kind of silly just updating my own thread all the time. It's good to know a few people still come across it.

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9/02/08 Went CG
05/12/09 Still CG. Cowashing with VO5 Lavender Luster. I then condition with Giovanni Smooth as Silk. Styling with VO5 Lavender Luster conditioner with my wide-toothed comb.

http://public.fotki.com/QuirkyYogini/

mari

This thread was actually one of the first ones I read when I found this site. This is the thread that introduced me to CG. Thanks!

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WannaLoveMyWaves

It is hard being a newbie here. You know whatever you post has been asked or said before, but, there is so much information that it is hard to read through it all and retain everything!

I love this link and hope that it hasn't already been added here (I haven't followed all the links in this thread yet)

The Conditioner Chronicles

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QuirkyYogini

Oh wow! That's awesome! Yay! *joins you in the wave*

Nope! That looks to be a new one! Thanks! And hey, I know how it is to be a newbie. I still might be considered one...

Just remember that there is a search function. If you don't get what you are looking for the first time, try rewording it or narrowing the search down. Sometimes you do find something that isn't mentioned yet, so all hope isn't lost yet! And welcome to the boards!

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I have 3c hair that I haven't straightened in over 5 years. It's just past shoulder length when dry, and almost waist length when pulled straight.

Products:
9/02/08 Went CG
05/12/09 Still CG. Cowashing with VO5 Lavender Luster. I then condition with Giovanni Smooth as Silk. Styling with VO5 Lavender Luster conditioner with my wide-toothed comb.

http://public.fotki.com/QuirkyYogini/

va_candi

Very helpful post! Thanks so much.

Smallfryisback

Just dropping by to add this one!

Best videos?? It's a thread on curly hair videos.

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QuirkyYogini

This is a great post about the seasonal changes and what that means for your hair. Very informative and useful during this time of year for many curlies!
Summer vs Winter: what to change with the seasons

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I have 3c hair that I haven't straightened in over 5 years. It's just past shoulder length when dry, and almost waist length when pulled straight.

Products:
9/02/08 Went CG
05/12/09 Still CG. Cowashing with VO5 Lavender Luster. I then condition with Giovanni Smooth as Silk. Styling with VO5 Lavender Luster conditioner with my wide-toothed comb.

http://public.fotki.com/QuirkyYogini/

smo6767

Thank you so much for this thread! I never understood how to go CG other than don't brush your hair (which I already knew) and don't use silicone shampoo's. I've looked at lots of the links, and i'm totally ready to go CG. THANK YOU THANK YOU! *BUMP*

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onethousandcurls

This is amazing! Finally confirmed I'm overconditioned! I thought it wasn't possible because I've only ben co-washing everyday for a week, but then, I guess my hair was never that dry (I took good care of it pre-CG).

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QuirkyYogini

No problem! I'm so glad that it's helping people! I still return to it when I forget something or am trying to link someone to info, but it's nice to see that others find it useful too!

I'm glad it has helped you! I'm so jealous of your overconditioning! I know it's silly, but I hope I am able to do that one day.

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I have 3c hair that I haven't straightened in over 5 years. It's just past shoulder length when dry, and almost waist length when pulled straight.

Products:
9/02/08 Went CG
05/12/09 Still CG. Cowashing with VO5 Lavender Luster. I then condition with Giovanni Smooth as Silk. Styling with VO5 Lavender Luster conditioner with my wide-toothed comb.

http://public.fotki.com/QuirkyYogini/

WurlyLox

Wow, I've been on here all the time for past 2-3 months, yet I just now happened on this - what a wonderful idea - SO helpful!

It and others like it need to be in their own reference forum or something - not lost in "General Discussion About Curly Hair"!

Thanks to all of you who bumped it back to the top the past few days!

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HG Method: Super Soaker-ing + Smasters-ing, short upside down diffusing then clips or clamps & air dry. Blend gray w/henna glosses

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Ryanne

This is very helpful

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onethousandcurls

Are you kidding? I want your hair! : ) It's lovely.

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Ryanne

Bump

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lovelyx3

it was suggested in a different post i use aloe vera, as u listed i ur products.. how do u put that in ur hair? or wen and why?

lauralee

ditto! great reading in these threads, if you can find them; putting them all in one spot was a fantastic idea!

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current favorites - Vo5 Lime to co wash, Loreal Vive Pro Nutri Gloss to condition
occasional glycerine soap bar washes, followed by coconut vinegar rinse
homemade flaxseed gel (inspired by Bottecelli Babe), Loreal Tightly Wound spray gel