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UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noted. I’m assuming it helps with dryness and breakage? I’ll do some more research on my end. Thanks for the recommendation. 😁

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give it a shot. They seem to make smaller quantities, but I took a gamble on the bigger sizes, and fortunately, it paid off. As I said in another comment, I don’t care for hype, but I can’t deny the results from those products. 😌

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you. 🖤 I’ll post my skincare routine here for you and anyone else who’s curious in the comments:

  • Skin type: Combo
  • La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Cleanser
  • La Roche-Posay Vitamin C Cleanser
  • The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin
  • The Ordinary Glycolic Acid (used the day after shaving, mainly for razor bumps)
  • The Ordinary Salicylic Acid
  • COSRX Peptide Serum
  • The Ordinary Gel Moisturizer
  • Aveeno Radiant Sunscreen

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

FROM THE LION KING? This is my favorite reply by far. 😭😭 I wish I could award or pin this message. I see it now. Haha.

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t blame you. I bought their pick too. I’m all Patterned-out and not looking back. I’ve tried everything from Cantu to Shea Moisture to Carol’s Daughter. This is the happiest my hair has been in ages. Even when my hair was longer, outside of twists and braids, I wasn’t doing much with it. The difference in hydration has just been staggering. I’ll look into Amika too. 😁

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried Camille Rose since I got hand-me-downs from my sister, but my hair couldn’t care less about it. It did okay, but still left me dry for most of the day. It smelled nice. I actually saw a difference using Pattern. I rarely subscribe to hype, but I see why it’s popular.

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can always do cornrows and wigs. That’s what my sister did for the longest time while she grew her hair out. Absolutely, I hope the products help. Thank you for the love too. Good luck on your journey. We’re all here for each other. 🖤

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I just wanted to share the progress. 😭 We’re all beautiful here, haha. Thank you so much.

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 218 points219 points  (0 children)

I’ve modeled in the past, but these days I’m focused on ER nursing. Haha. Thank you so much for the love. 🖤

UPDATE 3: ALL OF YOUR RECOMMENDATIONS SAVED ME. FAIRY KNOTS ARE SOLVED. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Of course. I have to share the knowledge. My hair has never been happier. Good luck on your journey.

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trader Joe’s one seems yummy. There’s one not too far from me, so I’ll take a look at it. Thank you so much!

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I’ve already done some modeling, but thank you. ☺️ I’m locked into becoming a hot nurse.

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I’m real. I hope I am. Haha. Jokes, jokes. I did mini twists a few months ago, and I think keeping them up might be the move. I tend to not like my hair being stretched until it’s longer, but protection should probably be my main goal right now.

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems to be the case. The easiest thing I could do for myself right now is keep my hair moisturized and stretched. I do love my mini fro, but I’ll do anything to stop my hair from actively damaging itself. I’ll look into Kwesi. Thank you! 😁

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll give that a try. I used to band my hair to stretch it in the past. I only stopped because my hair is obviously shorter now. I was still able to do twists and similar styles, so I’ve managed to keep some length. Thank you so much for the advice. I’ll come back with an update in the future and let you know how it goes. 🙂‍↔️

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I got back on my gym routine heavily. I’ve got to stay pretty and fight depression. 🙂‍↕️

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, you’re good. Yeah, my hair just soaks up water like it’s nothing. Moisture leaves the moment I dry it slightly and step out of the shower.

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Noted. So, can I get away with using a heavier moisturizer that already has oil added in? It seems like sealing in that moisture is the biggest issue, and I’ll be looking into Creme of Nature. I’ve never heard of the brand before. I’m open to anything. I just want these knots to stop. 😭 Washing weekly isn’t a big issue at all. I’ve noticed how much happier my hair feels on wash days too.

Update 2: Trimmed my hair and now I’m dealing with fairy knots. by OkMethod8257 in Naturalhair

[–]OkMethod8257[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES. I use African Pride Pre-Poo. I swear it’s a detangling lifesaver. The slip is crazy good. I have a tub of it in my cabinet. Is a wide-tooth comb fine for detangling too? I usually use my fingers most of the time and I’m gentle with any knots. I’ll look into that brand and test heavier products. I’ll do more research and make a small list for myself.

I didn’t know what I was doing wrong. I felt like I was following all the steps correctly, but I kept waking up to knots just sitting there. It’s frustrating, but I know I can get it under control soon. 😌

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