Devushka

A curly on a post I came across somewhere on nc.com said how much she liked using a DT of honey, olive oil, and OneC, but she didn't list amounts for each ingredient, so yesterday I tried out the following:

1T honey
1T olive oil
1T OneC

Pretty basic and easy to remember, plus it was just the right amount to cover all of my hair, and it had a nice consistency and smelled sweet (Thank you, honey). Best of all, it worked really well as a DT, so I'll definitely be using this mix again.

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3b / Fine / Low (to Med) Density / Normal Porosity & Elasticity

Cleansers: DC No-Poo / DC Low-Poo / *BaSo & ACV*
Co-Washes/ROs: CJ Beauticurls Argan & OO / DC OneC / Organicals DC Creme
Additives: *Silk Amino Acids* / Honeyquat / Fragrance Oils
LIs (found some!): KCKT / CJ Beauticurls LI / CJ Curl Assurance Smoothing Daily Condish
DTs: *Coconut Oil* rinses / *Honey*, EVOO, & DC OneC / CJ Curl Rehab
Sealer: *DM Super Buttercreme*

ajgrneyes

What is OneC ?

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sulfate, silicone and protein free since 6/11
porosity - normal to low
elasticity - normal

love my curls
HGs:
FSG
Henna
My own butter mixture
My own version of Terressentials mud wash

missbanjo

I believe Deva One Condition

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Southern Colorado Curly
Mix of 2s med-low porosity, med-fine texture, lots of hair
Playing: Beautiful Curls curl activating cream & L/I
Clarify 1-2x a month, lo-poo once a week, cowash 2x a week
Regimen: dime SheaM C&H Milk, 2 nickels LOOB/Biotera Gel, dime SheaM Smoothie/dime SheaM C&H milk mixed, plop overnight, 2 nickels BRHG, diffuse 10 minutes

missbanjo

FSG
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Rinse out conditioner:
4oz Lustrasilk Shea Butter Cholesterol Plus
4oz Tresemme Naturals Moisturizing Condish
1 Tbsp jojoba oil
2 Tbsp apricot kernel oil
1 Tbsp EV coconut oil
1 Tbsp jojoba protein
1 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp avocado oil
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IAgirl's FSC:
1/4 cup Lustrasilk mix above
1/2 cup FSG
1/4 cup Mirra sculpting gel

It was clumpy so I heated it up and then used the hand blender on it. Had to add 1/2 tsp xanthan gum.

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Southern Colorado Curly
Mix of 2s med-low porosity, med-fine texture, lots of hair
Playing: Beautiful Curls curl activating cream & L/I
Clarify 1-2x a month, lo-poo once a week, cowash 2x a week
Regimen: dime SheaM C&H Milk, 2 nickels LOOB/Biotera Gel, dime SheaM Smoothie/dime SheaM C&H milk mixed, plop overnight, 2 nickels BRHG, diffuse 10 minutes

kinkyflorida

Where do I find the cheat sheet for the abbreviations I'm seeing newly natural and I love to mix and make concotions for my hair I'm 4a and need lots of moister

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maryeis

Kinkyflorida, Go back to CurlTalk Link, then to Newbies then it's in a "sticky" thread under that.

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3A,fine texture,medium thickness,below shoulder length for the 1st time in 30 yrs! colored dark blonde to hide gray.

NaturallyLovely

Flaxseed Gel:
3 cups of distilled water
1/2 cup of whole organic flaxseed (RedMill) nourishing/rich in Omega-3
3 Tbs of Marshmallow Root (Celebration Organic Herb Bulk Tea) conditioning/adds more slip

After FSG cooled: Mixed in...
2 Tbs of Aloe Vera Gel (LOTD) ph balance 5.5
3 drops of Peppermint EO (NOW) scent/stimulates blood flow/growth
3 drops of Rosemary EO (NOW) growth
3 drops of Tea Tree EO (NOW) antifungal/preservative.
Makes 12 -16 oz. (Going by old EcoStyler Gel container stored in)

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SammySingally

Protein Deep Conditioner:

2 levelled tablespoons of Real Mayonnaise
1 egg
Olive oil
Rosemary oil (homemade)
pinch of BofS (not using this again, though it didn't really damage my hair, just read that it was corrosive so I'm going to start avoiding it).

Directions:

1. Get a bowl
2. Mix everything apart from the egg in it till it looks like one thing and not 4 different things
3. Add in the egg and mix it up really really well till again, the mixture looks as 1 and not 2 different things.

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Things I use: Olive Oil, Canola oil, rosemary oil, aloe vera gel, shea butter, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, bananas

Everything I use is 100% natural. I make most of them myself because then I'm sure what's in it and I'm sure nothing's added, it's pure, it's natural.

Things I avoid: Mineral oil (codename: Baby oil), heat (I'm a total, no hair driers, no straighteners, no curling irons, no flat irons, no hot combs...nada), sodium chloride

Growing plan: At least 6 inches longer in a year.

SammySingally

Aloe Vera Hair Gel:

Fresh aloe vera (got mine straight from the plant)
1 teaspoon of Rosemary oil (homemade)
1 teaspoon of Canola oil
1 teaspoon of water


Directions:

1. Scrape the gel out of the aloe vera leaf into a bowl.
2. Whisk it up with a spoon or fork for quite some time.
3. Add in the oils and water
4. Whisk it up some more (for a longer period of time now).
5. If you want to, pour it into a blender. Blend it till it's smooth or however you want it. (optional)
6. Pour it into a clean and clear seal-able bowl/a bowl with a cover.

I always get some shea butter in my hair before I use the aloe vera gel. This is to make sure my hair doesn't get dry, frizzy or crunchy.
Oh! and yes, aloe vera is really, well, you'll see. When you place something in it then raise it out, a trail or line of aloe vera connects what you're holding and the aloe vera.
To use the aloe vera gel, just get it on your hands, rub it up if you want to (if you don't want a possible mess, don't) then get it into your hair. It may look soapy or gooey kinda, but don't worry, once it dries up or is absorbed or whatever, it'll not look like that anymore.

I have to say, I love my aloe vera hair gel.

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Things I use: Olive Oil, Canola oil, rosemary oil, aloe vera gel, shea butter, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, bananas

Everything I use is 100% natural. I make most of them myself because then I'm sure what's in it and I'm sure nothing's added, it's pure, it's natural.

Things I avoid: Mineral oil (codename: Baby oil), heat (I'm a total, no hair driers, no straighteners, no curling irons, no flat irons, no hot combs...nada), sodium chloride

Growing plan: At least 6 inches longer in a year.

crwritt

I made a batch of FSG last week and added a little gold colored mica powder . I used citric acid as a preservative and a little neroli oil for that orangey smell. Its a bit thin, so it slips through my fingers,
I don't know if the gold mica actually got on my hair, but there are lots of sparkly spots on my floor.

The week before, I made FSG with some corn starch added. The thicker texture was easier to handle.

missbanjo

Sammy, do you know how much AVG you end up with after you scrape it out?

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Southern Colorado Curly
Mix of 2s med-low porosity, med-fine texture, lots of hair
Playing: Beautiful Curls curl activating cream & L/I
Clarify 1-2x a month, lo-poo once a week, cowash 2x a week
Regimen: dime SheaM C&H Milk, 2 nickels LOOB/Biotera Gel, dime SheaM Smoothie/dime SheaM C&H milk mixed, plop overnight, 2 nickels BRHG, diffuse 10 minutes

SammySingally

It depends on how big the aloe vera leaf is. I don't remember exactly how much I came up with, but once I make a new one, I'll tell you (I'm using exactly the same size of aloe vera I used last).

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Things I use: Olive Oil, Canola oil, rosemary oil, aloe vera gel, shea butter, mayonnaise, eggs, milk, bananas

Everything I use is 100% natural. I make most of them myself because then I'm sure what's in it and I'm sure nothing's added, it's pure, it's natural.

Things I avoid: Mineral oil (codename: Baby oil), heat (I'm a total, no hair driers, no straighteners, no curling irons, no flat irons, no hot combs...nada), sodium chloride

Growing plan: At least 6 inches longer in a year.

missbanjo

Ok thanks!

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Southern Colorado Curly
Mix of 2s med-low porosity, med-fine texture, lots of hair
Playing: Beautiful Curls curl activating cream & L/I
Clarify 1-2x a month, lo-poo once a week, cowash 2x a week
Regimen: dime SheaM C&H Milk, 2 nickels LOOB/Biotera Gel, dime SheaM Smoothie/dime SheaM C&H milk mixed, plop overnight, 2 nickels BRHG, diffuse 10 minutes

Fmasuhr

i made a nice nettle rinse: few handfuls of nettle, few handfuls of peppermints and a small splash of vinegar. i poured boiling water over the lot and just left it till it cooled. after my shower, i poured it over my hair and messaged it in my scalp. so shiny and soft after

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my hair: 3c, high porosity, high density and coarse hair (i think i finally figured that all out)
my hair loves conditioner only styling!
my hair goal length is bra strap length when curly.

I also blog about my hair journey, please feel free to read and comment/ask questions http://www.naturallycurly.com/blogs/...air-blogs/2494

Heather0kay

My simple Shikakai cleanser/conditioner/rinse for great shine:


2T shikakai powder
2 c hot distilled water

Make tea, let cool and strain. This is enough to last me a week (thin shorter hair)

I may experiment with honey or glycerin

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Type: 3a, fine, thin, low porosity Water/Climate: soft/ marine Washes: water w/washcloth, shikakai, clay Condition: Style:Seamollient, CurlsPFCCP, Miracurl, Gel-les'c, CK; rudeechick's super soaker method; blot, air dry 30 min; diffuse Also: coconut oil
Please check out my handmade hair sticks : ) http://etsy.me/mciM7F

missbanjo

I made the All in One spray KurlyPrincess dug up here. Also in the Recipes section here. I decided to use 1/2 the oil since oil is in most of my products.

1 cup hot water
2 Tbsp. SheaM C&H milk
2 tsp. magnesium oil
1/2 Tbsp. hemp oil
1/3 cup Tresemme clean hold gel

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Southern Colorado Curly
Mix of 2s med-low porosity, med-fine texture, lots of hair
Playing: Beautiful Curls curl activating cream & L/I
Clarify 1-2x a month, lo-poo once a week, cowash 2x a week
Regimen: dime SheaM C&H Milk, 2 nickels LOOB/Biotera Gel, dime SheaM Smoothie/dime SheaM C&H milk mixed, plop overnight, 2 nickels BRHG, diffuse 10 minutes

TammyH

I just got done making my weekly batch of FSG. My hair just LOVES this stuff! Also I found Marshmallow root today and I made up a batch to use tomorrow. Can't wait to see how it works! For tomorrow I plan on making a DT of coconut oil and honey.

Whew! After posting this - I realized I've got some great stuff to try out!
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3b/High porosity/Fine - Medium density/Medium texture
PT: Ion Reconstructor
DT: GVPCB
Co-wash/RO: Cure Care, Tresemme Naturals, GVPCB
Leave In: Tresemme Naturals, Renpure Moisturizing
Stylers:AIF, Salon Care Super Firm (yellow), Eco Styler (clear), KMFUM, HESMU
HG's: Cure Care condish, Ion Reconstructor

AUsomecurls

What are FSG and BTMS? Thanks for helping me understand. I'm a newbie here.

AUsomecurls

Hi curlycoilyme, I've made this before and I really like it. I also add a beaten egg for protein and natural cholesterol. It's fab that way!

Amazinnatural

Just made me an oatmeal face mask to try to combat my seborrheic dermatitis, its been really bad since its been getting cold, so I thought I might try this:
1/2 pack colloidal oatmeal
1 chamomile tea bag (steeped)
1/4 c. Filtered water (hot)
4 drops tea tree oil
4 drop cedarwood
2 drops eucalyptus oil
2 drops peppermint oil

Mix in bowl, until desired consistency, then apply to face. It feels very cleansing/purifying, leave on for 10-15 mins. Then rinse with warm water! Enjoy
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Still loving my curls and kinks!
Products I love:
Ion Dandruff/Seborrheic Dermatitis Tar Shampoo
Suave Shea Butter Conditioner
Biolage Scalp Therapy Shampoo
Biolage Fortify Therapy Shampoo
Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Conditioner
Beautiful Textures Rapid Repair Deep Conditioner
Shea butter, olive oil, coconut oil, apricot oil, peppermint oil, tea tree oil, and eucalyptus oil