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Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-24-2013, 04:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,979
Posted By Oats22
Have you tried the curly girl method? I'm not...

Have you tried the curly girl method? I'm not fully natural yet, over 9 months into transitioning, but the CG method has been great for both my natural hair and permed ends. I've heard that the CG...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-24-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,979
Posted By Oats22
What shampoo are you using? You should try using...

What shampoo are you using? You should try using one that doesn't have any sulfates, and/or try conditioner washing your hair. Sulfates strip the hair--some people can use them without much issue,...
Forum: 4 04-09-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By Oats22
Ok, I don't do flexi rod sets--I do curl former...

Ok, I don't do flexi rod sets--I do curl former sets, but from what I've seen online, they're about the same, and if anything flexirod sets are more...sturdy, if you will. I am 9 months into...
Forum: 4 04-09-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 485
Posted By Oats22
I have seborrheic dermatitis (affects...

I have seborrheic dermatitis (affects scalp/hairline, eyebrows, around my nose, behind my ears, with flareups at times and other times that it's just regular non-flaky skin)

If it's bad, I'd...
Forum: Transitioning 04-09-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 36,715
Posted By Oats22
You can get a set of Curl Formers from...

You can get a set of Curl Formers from curlformers.com or from Sally's stores, however, they're expensive, running about $44-$69 dollars for a pack of 40 (you only really need about 40 to do your...
Forum: Transitioning 04-09-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 338
Views: 36,715
Posted By Oats22
I am officially 9 months into my transition...

I am officially 9 months into my transition today! In only 3 short days, I will reach my first goal of 40 weeks--my Hair Pregnancy will be over :P

Now, I'm pretty sure my goal is to go 2.5...
Forum: Transitioning 01-29-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 36,715
Posted By Oats22
I'm now just a few short days away from 30 weeks,...

I'm now just a few short days away from 30 weeks, which is (technically, not by month names) 7.5 months! Woot woot! My first milestone is 40 weeks (like a pregnancy :P) and I'm making my way there,...
Forum: Transitioning 11-18-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 36,715
Posted By Oats22
You can definitely survive this journey--thrive...

You can definitely survive this journey--thrive in it in fact! That's my belief, anyway--it's our hair. It grows out of our heads. It's meant for us, made for us--we just have to learn how to take...
Forum: 4 11-13-2012, 09:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,183
Posted By Oats22
Have you ever seen Naptural85 on youtube? She's a...

Have you ever seen Naptural85 on youtube? She's a 4a, some 4b, and virtually never protective styles. Look at all that length! Naptural85's Youtube (http://youtube.com/naptural85)

She was the...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-13-2012, 01:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 572
Posted By Oats22
Here is a short article from The Natural Haven...

Here is a short article from The Natural Haven Bloom that might help. It answers questions about Coconut Oil (the most/maybe only hair-penetrating oil) and also the question "are oils moisturizing."...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-12-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 277
Posted By Oats22
You've been given some great advice! Also, maybe...

You've been given some great advice! Also, maybe try a shampoo that's not so harsh? A sulfate free shampoo isn't as drying on your curls. Some people even wash their hair with conditioner, but it...
Forum: 3 11-12-2012, 01:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By Oats22
If it continues to get worse, maybe consider...

If it continues to get worse, maybe consider taking her to the dermatologist?

I have Seborrheic Dermatitis--dunno what age it started, but since elementary school. I've gotten lots of meds, but...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-12-2012, 01:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Oats22
Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize what you were...

Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't realize what you were saying before. I get you :)
Forum: 4 11-12-2012, 12:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,246
Posted By Oats22
And the GVP conditioning balm is NOT comparable...

And the GVP conditioning balm is NOT comparable to Biolage. I tried my sisters today....the consistency, look and behavior are not the same. Biolage is sooo much better.

Sent from my DROID RAZR...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-12-2012, 12:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Oats22
Thanks so much everyone for your responses so...

Thanks so much everyone for your responses so far. It's interesting to see how other people think/feel, and also to feel validated in my feelings (i.e. I don't feel crazy or stupid for feeling the...
Forum: Transitioning 11-11-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 338
Views: 36,715
Posted By Oats22
I'm all subscribed to this thread now! I'm a...

I'm all subscribed to this thread now!

I'm a little over 18 weeks into my transition now. I'm not sure how long I want to transition--I just know that I want to be at least shoulder length (but...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-11-2012, 04:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,643
Posted By Oats22
That is just about the coolest thing I've ever...

That is just about the coolest thing I've ever heard of! What a great thing to do to help animals!
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 11-11-2012, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 186
Posted By Oats22
Welcome back :D

Welcome back :D
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-11-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 844
Posted By Oats22
I get mad when people use "coarse" to describe black hair

I get irked every time I read someone describing black hair as "coarse." Maybe it's because I'm not getting something. "Coarse" to me describes one of two things:


The thickness of the hair...
Forum: 4 11-10-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,246
Posted By Oats22
Generic Value Product Conditioner (compare to...

Generic Value Product Conditioner (compare to Paul Mitchel "The Conditioner"). Dried my hair on contact--felt brittle and terrible. Applied to my wet hair, trying to use as a leave in after washing....
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-09-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,643
Posted By Oats22
I hope you find the right combination that you...

I hope you find the right combination that you need for your hair to be at its best! You have lovely hair, nice curls, and there's so much you can do to help with frizziness and definition. Have you...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 11-09-2012, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 233
Posted By Oats22
Thanks you two :)

Thanks you two :)
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 11-08-2012, 06:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By Oats22
Welcome Skye, and Houseofcurls, nice to meet you...

Welcome Skye, and Houseofcurls, nice to meet you both :D See you around the forums!
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 11-08-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 870
Sticky: Start Here!
Views: 73,075
Posted By Oats22
Welcome :D I'm new here too, transitioning from...

Welcome :D I'm new here too, transitioning from relaxer, think I'm 3c/4a.

Nice to meet you, hope you like it here and find the info and encouragement you need :)
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 11-08-2012, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 347
Posted By Oats22
A wash and go for me would be washing my hair,...

A wash and go for me would be washing my hair, conditioning, and allowing to air dry, maybe adding gel

For me, these things would not be "wash and go":


Wash and then blow dry
Wash and then...
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