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Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-16-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 23
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Posted By mhen76
Hi, candiijack! This is a great place to learn...

Hi, candiijack! This is a great place to learn about caring for your curls. It can all be a bit overwhelming at first but things will fall into place for you. Keep reading and try experimenting. This...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-11-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 70
Posted By mhen76
Welcome, Jeanica2Natural! This is a great place...

Welcome, Jeanica2Natural! This is a great place for us curlies to share our successes and our failures. Have fun!
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-09-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 634
Posted By mhen76
Crap! Here I go again! You girls get me trying...

Crap! Here I go again! You girls get me trying some interesting things! I haven't done an ACV rinse in a while but I'm intrigued about adding it my RO. Gonna have to put up with the eye rolls from my...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-08-2013, 07:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 132
Posted By mhen76
I get very confused reading ingredients so I'm...

I get very confused reading ingredients so I'm not going to be of much help with your original question. I can tell you that I read the ingredients for the conditioner and see a few red flags. Many...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-08-2013, 06:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 74
Posted By mhen76
I wash at night and let it air dry. I'm generous...

I wash at night and let it air dry. I'm generous on the gel so I get a decent cast on it. Before going to bed, I pineapple it and sleep on a satin pillowcase. That keeps it from getting all smooshed...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-06-2013, 07:09 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 132
Posted By mhen76
Frizz can be caused by a number of things; most...

Frizz can be caused by a number of things; most commonly is a lack of moisture. Weather, products, build-up, hard water and techniques all play into it. This link was really helpful to me when I was...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-05-2013, 05:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 151
Posted By mhen76
I use a mixture of about 1/4 AVG to 3/4 water....

I use a mixture of about 1/4 AVG to 3/4 water. Sometimes I'll add a pinch of epsom salts and/or a few drops of ACV. Mostly, it's just AVG and water. I spritz until just barely damp and scrunch a few...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-05-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 83
Posted By mhen76
Welcome, aintme! :wave: This is a great place!...

Welcome, aintme! :wave: This is a great place! Have fun!
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-03-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 275
Posted By mhen76
I don't know what the culprit is in the Deva...

I don't know what the culprit is in the Deva products but I can tell you that they always make my hair feel gummy. I tried them several times and have never had any luck. I'm grateful that my hair...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-03-2013, 04:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 111
Posted By mhen76
Hi Alicia! I also have fine hair. I have found...

Hi Alicia! I also have fine hair. I have found that I need to clarify every few weeks as I am prone to build up. I have also found that regular protein treatments really helps keep my curls revived....
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 05-03-2013, 04:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 211
Posted By mhen76
Welcome, Naturalla! This link was really helpful...

Welcome, Naturalla! This link was really helpful to me when I was trying to figure out my hair:
Live Curly Live Free - Curly Hair Basics (http://www.livecurlylivefree.com/curly%20hair%20basics.htm)
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-30-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 116
Posted By mhen76
I've not had that problem but can understand that...

I've not had that problem but can understand that it may be an issue for some. Are you leaving the pineapple loose? Mine is usually loose enough that the scrunchie could slide right out. Is your hair...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-28-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By mhen76
My hair is fine and porosity is on the low side....

My hair is fine and porosity is on the low side. My hair loves AVG and glycerin regardless of the dews. If the AVG doesn't work for you, you can mix a little conditioner with the water in a spray...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-28-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 151
Posted By mhen76
My favorite second day refresher is 1 part AVG to...

My favorite second day refresher is 1 part AVG to 3 parts water in a spray bottle. Sometimes I'll add a pinch of epsom salts or a bit of ACV. Most often it's just the water and AVG.
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-25-2013, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 213
Posted By mhen76
This link was really helpful to me when I was...

This link was really helpful to me when I was trying to figure out if my hair needed protein or moisture:
Live Curly Live Free - Curly Hair Basics...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-25-2013, 05:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 171
Posted By mhen76
Welcome, JessicaDenise! This is a great place to...

Welcome, JessicaDenise! This is a great place to learn about caring for your curls. Good to have you join us! This link was helpful to me when I was getting started:
Live Curly Live Free - Curly...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-23-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 128
Posted By mhen76
Hi, Linyah13! :wave: Glad you finally joined us!

Hi, Linyah13! :wave: Glad you finally joined us!
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-19-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By mhen76
It can all be a little overwhelming at first!...

It can all be a little overwhelming at first! Many of us started by reading the book "Curly Girl." It's a fairly simple process of no silicones or sulfate products. There is lots written about it on...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-19-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 227
Posted By mhen76
I found my best results when I focused on my hair...

I found my best results when I focused on my hair properties (fine, medium to low porosity, normal density). Try not to get too caught up in your 2b/2c/3a/3b curl pattern. Curl patterns may change as...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 04-19-2013, 04:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 483
Posted By mhen76
There are many factors that can lead to funky...

There are many factors that can lead to funky hair days. We're all different so everyone's opinions will be slightly different. My hair is fine and I need tons of protein. When it gets wonky, it's...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-19-2013, 04:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 142
Posted By mhen76
Hi, stephlynn! :wave: This is a great place to...

Hi, stephlynn! :wave: This is a great place to learn how to care for your curls! Have fun and keep us posted on your progress!
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-18-2013, 07:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 139
Posted By mhen76
There's a blue bar above these posts. The first...

There's a blue bar above these posts. The first tab says "User CP" Click on that and you'll see a menu on the left side of the page. The signature is under "Settings & Options"
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-18-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 125
Posted By mhen76
:eek: We've all had our little "oops"...

:eek: We've all had our little "oops" moments!
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-16-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 144
Posted By mhen76
Good luck! I really didn't have much of a "yucky...

Good luck! I really didn't have much of a "yucky phase." It's really different for everyone. My biggest issue was learning that a little product goes a long way in my fine hair. I tend to be a little...
Forum: Newbies info/introductions 04-16-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 300
Posted By mhen76
Welcome, envyingMerida10! Many of us were...

Welcome, envyingMerida10! Many of us were overwhelmed and confused with all the information here at first. It will all fall into place! I found this link really helpful when I started here:
Live...
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