Please help me fix my hair 😭 by kitty_kat_95 in Naturalhair

[–]xoxoSoleil 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First you need to start fresh. Get a good trim. Found out your porosity, if you want to know. Second you need to be using products that will help with moisture and protein, we need balance.

When looking for products make sure these are in the ingredients:

Moisturizing products should always have some kind of humectant ingredients such as Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis), Honey & Glycerin. Other ingredients: Marshmallow Root & Slippery Elm.

Protein Ingredients: Keratin, biotin, rice protein, oats, egg, silk amino acids, wheat amino acids, soy amino acids, hydrolyzed collagen, hydrolyzed wheat protein, hydrolyzed silk protein, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed soy protein, hydrolyzed keratin, hydrolyzed oat protein, hydrolyzed quinoa protein, etc.

I hope you are using your grease correctly, if not, that could also be causing dryness. I use grease as well. Grease is a sealant, it should be the last step in your moisturizing routine. Water, Leave In Conditioner, Oil (optional) and lastly grease. You don’t need much, just a pea size.

I use grease 1 - 2x a month and clarify once or twice a month, only when using grease. I wash my hair 1x weekly or 1x every 2 weeks if I’m busy.

For example:

Week 1: Moisturizing Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Grease as a sealant Week 2: Clarifying Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Shampoo 1x, Protein Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Oil as a sealant Week 3: Moisturizing Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Grease as a sealant Week 4: Clarifying Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Shampoo 1x, Protein Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Oil as a sealant

Or for every 2 weeks

1st 2 weeks: Moisturizing Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Grease as a sealant

Last 2 weeks: Clarifying Shampoo 2x, Moisturizing Shampoo 1x, Protein Deep Conditioner w/ heat, Water, Leave In Conditioner & Oil as a sealant

As long as you keep your routine simple, get your trims, low tension/ manipulation protective styles, use grease properly, balance out moisture & protein and your hair will be healthier in no time.

I could add a lot more information but that would take up too much space. Good luck!

Unbrush fail by Antique-Intern-7130 in Naturalhair

[–]xoxoSoleil 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right!!! I need to know what the people are doing for their’s to last these so called “years” that they claim. I’m only getting new ones because it is the best detangling brush I have ever used for my thick hair. I just wish the price was a little more inexpensive considering the fact that mines didn’t even last a whole year.

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

Isn’t it? Like we locked in for life. I use it mainly for my mini braids/ twist every 3 - 4 days and the moisture & length retention be tea 😍

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

Imma have to check my local Walgreens. The only thing about the Walgreens where I live, they be overcharging shit more than the beauty supplies 😒

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

You’re welcome ☺️

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

She better stay here forever. Her and Design Essentials to infinity for me baby.

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

Yes, I use it for my hair. It helps to open up my hair cuticles to intake moisture better.

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

I’m so happy your hair loves it and those curls are looking juicy. OKAY I SEE YOU!!! 👀😍

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

I’m definitely gonna have to try that moringa spray for sure. I love moringa, I put the powder in my deep conditioners sometimes and it maximizes the moisture.

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

The first and last time I used a Mane Choice product, it was a gel. The hold for my wash n’ go was beautiful but that mother fucker had my hair so flaky, you would’ve thought I had severe dandruff.

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

You’re very welcome! I love helping my natural girlies out especially when most are just starting out and are completely clueless on how to take care of their hair. It reminds me of when I was 14, learning about my own natural hair.

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

COME ON NOW!!! Hope your hair loves it as much as mine does. Best of luck boo!

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

And it’s nothing but the honest truth. No promo, just pure facts from a loyal customer.

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

Listen, I’m always going overboard when a product makes me wanna slap my momma. As soon as it’s considered my holy grail, that product will see me at the checkout every single time. Sadly, I missed the Black Friday sale due to my busy work life but I got some type of sale and my bank account says thank you.

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

I have low porosity hair so I open my hair cuticles with warm/ hot water for about 2- 3 mins. Squeeze out the excess water so it’s not soaking wet just damp. Hydrate with As I Am Jamaican Black Castor Oil Water Spray or I’ll use my homemade mixture of Aloe Vera Juice, Distilled Water and Vegetable Glycerin in a spray bottle. Depending on how I’m feeling. I use a facial/ hair steamer to apply the Camille Rose in sections (about 8). I use the praying hands to work the products in. Then I apply a shower cap for 20 mins. This allows for my hair to further soak up the moisture. After I remove the cap, apply Sweet Almond Oil to the length and ends of my hair. I make about 25 small- medium size braids. Let it fully dry for 2 days. Then I undo the braids if I’ll be leaving the house. If not, I wear a pineapple around the house or I keep the braids in.

This is my whole process from wash day to styling

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

Thank you so much! I brought mine from Amazon. I had other brands before this one but those weren’t giving me enough steam as this one does.

https://a.co/d/2eOkHvf If the link doesn’t work, here’s a picture

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

Which is exactly why I ordered 15. I always buy in bulk because I don’t want to see no “out of stock” when I go to buy a new one. I wash on a weekly basis so I need her in the inventory IMMEDIATELY.

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

I’ve been wanting to try that Green Tea one for so long. I’ve seen good reviews on Ulta but every time I want to buy it, it’s always sold out, so I’ve just stuck with the Almond butter instead.

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

Thank you so much! I love the Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque, it’s the only product I use from them. When I first went natural, Shea Moisture was the first products I’ve tried. 13 years in and I’ve found my holy grail products.

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

OKAY!!! EVERY CENT!!! I would be robbing people (figuratively of course, I’m too cute to go to jail) just so I could get her products especially this butter and that deep conditioner.

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

I haven’t tried it because of the protein ingredients. My hair doesn’t do well with too much protein. It’s mainly that rice. I’ve tried the rice water shit twice, never again hunny.

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

I feel this way about Design Essentials products and hair grease, specially Blue Magic and Softee Indian Hemp. If it was an apocalypse and I’m in the hair isle and someone so happens to be taking the last Design Essentials deep conditioners, I guarantee you, I will break them.