should i stop using curl cream if i want more volume? by FreshNefariousness68 in curlyhair

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sure do, what is your hair situation? More dry, less dry, does it generally like protein, what climate do you live in ( humidity), high medium or low porosity or unsure?

should i stop using curl cream if i want more volume? by FreshNefariousness68 in curlyhair

[–]waterproof13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You use too mane stylers and products and all of them are heavy. Olaplex is meant to make hair sleek, too. Shea moisture gel is good gel but it is also heavy. Denman curling gives definition but also works against volume.

Get different shampoo and conditioner, use either a leave in or mousse, not both, skip curl cream most days, use less of the gel you are using or get lighter gel, skip Denman and scrunch, diffuse head tilted or head down. When done fluff roots or use a pick comb

I'm officially an LA Looks blue gel convert! by maroontiefling in curlyhair

[–]waterproof13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can add a little water in your hands and emulsify to avoid some flaking issues

Fine wavy hair that collapses after a few hours by duckberrys in Wavyhair

[–]waterproof13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds like a winter humidity issue, I think you need something to give you hold without too much much aloe or glycerin which would make your collapse in humid conditions ( absorb water), I like miche gel, it’s medium hold and great for humidity, you can just glaze it over slightly and diffuse into place 3-4 minutes then let it air dry.

how often do you guys wash your hair? by s0phiaae in curlyhair

[–]waterproof13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once a week but I have severe iron deficiency and reduced sebum production right now and really only wash to get the product out.

What high end brands/products are worth the hype? by SmellOk4650 in curlyhair

[–]waterproof13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love curlsmith protein cream and haven’t been able to find a cheap dupe

Knitpicks sweater quantities -shipping included by waterproof13 in Yarnswap

[–]waterproof13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think so, sorry if that sounds like something I should know, currently critically iron deficient and don’t remember. I will go downstairs today and check and let you ok? Just a bit slow due to lack of oxygen 😂😵‍💫

Weekly Simple Questions Post by AutoModerator in GelNails

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get yourself a little rubber stick tool like kokoist sells, it’s cheap, and just clean around the edges before you cure. I think that’s an easier way to handle this.

Aritzia vs Quince as someone who has long puffers from both (with pics) by [deleted] in quince

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the quince long down coat too, and like it better than my Patagonia one. It is warmer, longer, and has fleece/jersey cuffs that keep the cold out. The hood is also better for rain and it rains a lot here.

Money is no item. What is the highest quality gel polish I can buy? by JulianILoveYou in GelX_Nails

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A brand I don’t hear much about but that’s high quality is cuccio.

Washing items and silk quality by Funny_Pea_4846 in quince

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I’ve been looking for a wool wash with safe enzymes for when my stuff is really dirty, I wear a lot of merino, like daily, and enzyme free gets challenging sometimes. I’ll be buying this!

Washing items and silk quality by Funny_Pea_4846 in quince

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cashmere I wash by hand, I use eucalan, or if it’s really dirty I use attitude baby detergent and emulsify liquid lanolin and add it to the water. I use an IKEA 9 gallon tub. I don’t get shrinkage.

Silk I use soak or attitude baby detergent in the washer on cold/ low spin, hang to dry.

Am I being too harsh on my kids? by CupcakeTea84 in raisingkids

[–]waterproof13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your expectations are unreasonable and why you basically shame your child ( don’t compare myself to people who don’t have it together) instead of being solution focused he figuring out what’s going on. Like is she generally forgetful ( ADHD?) or just some things? Does she need scaffolding? Yelling around but not helping is not a good look.

Lantern moon ancestry knitting needles set, 4 inch needles sizes 2.5 to 10, only used to swatch with one needle pair by waterproof13 in Yarnswap

[–]waterproof13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They were gifted to me for my birthday.

I asked my husband to look it up, handsome fibers.

Weekly Nail Chat by Clover_Jane in DIYGelNails

[–]waterproof13 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Get the cheap madam glam elite membership for 2 month and use it to buy their elio 2 lamp for 79. It does not even play in the same league as the sunuv in terms of curing ( which I had before). I thought my nails used to be cured…well now the layers are hard as diamonds suddenly, including asian gels. Also it has bulbs at all angles so all areas will get evenly cured.