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Forum: Protein-sensitive 05-24-2012, 08:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By hookilau
o.m.g. it's in *everything*. :evil5:...

o.m.g.

it's in *everything*. :evil5: insidious. This confirms it for me though.

After attempting to go protein free to get over the Renpure thing, I re-traced my steps and think I've got it...
Forum: 2 05-24-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 566
Posted By hookilau
It's the re-purposed part that I strongly object...

It's the re-purposed part that I strongly object to. I didn't discard my words, thoughts, ideas or musings, so why is it right for someone else to come along and print them for THEIR purposes? I...
Forum: Protein-sensitive 05-15-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By hookilau
damn it:sad2: Thank you Goin' Grey. I...

damn it:sad2:

Thank you Goin' Grey. I bought & used the coordinating poo. No adverse affects at the moment but now I'm not sure I want to risk another nightmare. My hair doesn't feel...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-15-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,284
Posted By hookilau
Almost 2 years and also still evolving or rather,...

Almost 2 years and also still evolving or rather, still developing a deep understanding. Learning that my hair cannot handle proteins and keeping hydrated so far gives me curls that makes family...
Forum: General Discussion about Curly Hair 05-15-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 570
Posted By hookilau
When I use it, I'm considering it a co-wash...

When I use it, I'm considering it a co-wash because of the way it works on my hair. Odd observation (or not) the first day after clarifying, it lathers!....however, every day subsequently, it does...
Forum: Protein-sensitive 05-14-2012, 04:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 845
Posted By hookilau
are there any proteins lurking in this product?

Below is the ingredient list for SheaMoisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Restorative Conditioner. Can anyone find any proteins lurking in there?:scratch:


Deionized Water, Butyrospermum Parkii...
Forum: Protein-sensitive 04-28-2012, 09:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,574
Posted By hookilau
I had a recent protein mishap & during the...

I had a recent protein mishap & during the ensuing damage control regimen I thought everything was under control, enter aloe :angry7:

My precious KCCC has aloe. I hadn't realized that during...
Forum: 4 04-28-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,649
Posted By hookilau
didn't work for me either...

OP, Could it be the protein in the curling smoothie that your hair is reacting to?

Due to an unfortunate Renpure (red bottle) incident, I figured out that products with proteins are either NOT...
Forum: 2 04-25-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 547
Posted By hookilau
the dynamics of frizz

I'm still trying to figure out what gives me frizz since I don't usually have it. I always get it from products that do not agree with me.
I also cannot use anything heavy, oily or waxy cause it...
Forum: Salon/Stylist Chatter 04-23-2012, 05:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By hookilau
first, :shock: then, :laughing6:

first, :shock: then, :laughing6:
Forum: 2 04-22-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By hookilau
Just to clarify, whenever you use Suave...

Just to clarify, whenever you use Suave conditioners to co-wash, you experience irritation, correct?
Forum: 2 04-20-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
I suppose I could see a dermie. Rule out and...

I suppose I could see a dermie. Rule out and avoid triggers to irritation is what they'll have me to do. I no longer have any irritation so it seems as long as I use low poo, I'm ok.

I really...
Forum: 2 04-19-2012, 06:40 PM
Replies: 256
Views: 44,386
Posted By hookilau
my naked hair

Washed scalp with TJTTT low poo & washed the length with Loreal EverCreme CC. Ignore the silly look on my face & pardon the overexposed cell phone photo...I was just about to put my makeup on and...
Forum: 2 04-19-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
I'm sure there's something in there I'm allergic...

I'm sure there's something in there I'm allergic to:disgust: I LOVE coconut oil. alas, this love is unrequited. Breaks me out something fierce.

I didn't have flakes or dryness on my scalp just...
Forum: 2 04-19-2012, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
I took pics this morning and wonder why the heck...

I took pics this morning and wonder why the heck I thought I needed curl enhancing products.

Pics to come soon. I remember my hair being like this 24 yrs ago when I stopped combing and brushing...
Forum: 2 04-19-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
That's the thing that gets me, I DO use a rinse...

That's the thing that gets me, I DO use a rinse out with no problems. It's when I don't use shampoo of any kind that I have issues. I once read where someone said they needed to treat their scalp...
Forum: 2 04-18-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
cleansing condish fail :/

:hmph:

Well. I'm bent. My scalp became increasingly more irritated as the day wore on. By early evening I was low poo'ing & hitting the re-set button.:angry3:

If my hair wasn't hella fluffy...
Forum: 2 04-18-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,387
Posted By hookilau
conditioning cleansers vs conditioner

Using conditioners to co-wash did not agree with my scalp. It started a horrendous cycle of inflammation and excessive shedding. I ended up having to give up CG and my waves & doing a big chop so I...
Forum: 2 04-18-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By hookilau
Sure thing! I have fine hair too and it's kinda...

Sure thing!
I have fine hair too and it's kinda thin in the front. I'm still trying to decide the best way to set my hair with these and I imagine I'd have to do it during the day. Can you imagine...
Forum: 2 04-15-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 332
Posted By hookilau
What do you think of this haircut for me?

My curl pattern is like that of actress in this photo, in both size and shape.

How would you describe this hair cut to a sylist? Do you think this cut will go with the shape of my face?

This...
Forum: 2 04-14-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,320
Posted By hookilau
new wave curlers by Conair

So I bought 'You Wave' Curlers by Conair on a whim from my local Rite Aid. I couldn't find a good pic or description online except for this blog:

Conair Wave Clips {Review} | The Fashionista...
Forum: 2 04-13-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 783
Posted By hookilau
O. My. Garsh. :pale: I read the article...

O. My. Garsh. :pale:

I read the article and it didn't make sense to me. I also your original post and followed the conversation that ensued, *that* I completely understood.

It's off-putting...
Forum: 2 04-13-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 788
Posted By hookilau
Shoot! you won't get any opposition from...

Shoot! you won't get any opposition from me...didn't work for me either:munky2: Meh. I did learn enough about my hair to be able to find products that work really well for me.

I have fine 2b-ish...
Forum: 2 04-13-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 900
Posted By hookilau
I haven't brushed my hair since I started wearing...

I haven't brushed my hair since I started wearing it wurly.
I think the denman brush is for those who want to break up the clumps.

Since my hair is wurly, I depend on clumps to give my curls...
Forum: 2 04-13-2012, 12:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 449
Posted By hookilau
My hair doesn't necessarily suffer but I shed...

My hair doesn't necessarily suffer but I shed excessively when I co-wash. I've ruled out everything else, it HAS to be the reason. I use sulfate free shampoo but cannot by any means use conditioner...
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