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@ MC

yea, TRESemmé products are really nice!





this a protein treatment, essential for damaged hair. not to be used too often, very good too

@ oyinda

dnt really know, i dont shampoo, i use spray conditioners which is better for me

Soft & Beautiful BOTANICALS line. . . .I swear by it. A lot of people compliment the thickness, length and texture of my hair.   

u use body lotion on your hair? 
I do too once in a while and it works like a charm. hair lotions are too expensive but i'll have to get some eventually.

yea your lucky your not a girl. a black girl at that 

lol @ mostly skinning your head. i see your enjoying the winter over there to be skinning your head

oh wow. i hope u got an extra insulative hat. don't want your precious brain to freeze

and yeah save the other areas for 

well that's good u seem to have a higher tolerance for the cold than most ppl

why don't we try good old honey, which is a natural hair conditioner and is inexpensive compared to expensive, dangerous hair solutions in the market

how to makeyour own honey conditioner

Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a microwave safe bowl. Olive oil is perfect for hair and skin care products, as it nourishes and cleans the hair at the same time. Unlike petroleum jelly, heavy oils and other synthetic conditioners, olive oil will easily rinse from your hair, leaving it moisturized and shining.

Add two tablespoons of all natural honey to the bowl. Honey is the main conditioner in your dry hair treatment, and not only smells great but has cleansing properties to gently rid the hair product build-up without stripping it of it's natural oils. Honey forms a protective layer on your hair, helping to prevent damage from products, styling and the elements.

Pour in one tablespoon of buttermilk. Buttermilk is also a moisturizing agent, and contains lactic acid, an element that will help build the strength and elasticity of your hair.Alternatively you can use lukewarm milk

Microwave the mixture for 30 to 60 seconds until hot. Stir in approximately one tablespoon of natural unbleached flour to make a paste. Apply the warm paste to wet hair and allow the conditioner to set for 20 minutes before washing as normal.

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Very good advice.

Come and see my cabinet and see different products

Ladies,

Can someone please recommend a relaxer for very coarse hair. I find it difficult to get a relaxer that can effectively relax it my hair and this often leads to breakage.

I have heard of  Mizani (not too sure of the name)but cannot find it around my present location in Nigeria, but if someone can testify of it's effectiveness (for my type of hair), I can get my sister to look for it in Lagos.

I use organix shampoo and conditioner. I love, love, love it!!


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For deep conditioning, I use this. Its actually on my hair right now and it makes my natural hair SUPER SOFT.



I'm also in love with Cantu Shea butter leave in conditional. It smells so good that i feel like eating it sometimes. lol.

my steps:

what i use: comb, pins, spray, cream, mirror, and flat iron

Note: make sure you thoroughly dry your hair first: i air dry my hair instead using a blow dryer

1) i apply a styling cream to my hair

2) i coat my strands with a protective spray

3) i divide my hair into sections, like 2, 3 or 4 parts

4) i set the heat to suggested/desired level

5) i flat iron, closing the claps of the irion as much i can near the scalps and then down the hair length

6) i apply a finishing serum/spray, i just apply a little on my hand then just work it into my hair

and to maintain it, i wrap it every night with a scarp or a sock

try mizani in the coarse hair type, it's good. or you try affirm or designer essentials

Here are some advice I looke dup online for anyone looking for healthy hair

Step # 1 Assess the characteristics of your African American or Ethnic hair. You should look for a mild, moisturizing shampoo with a balanced pH value. The pH balance refers to the alkalinity or acidity of a particular product. A pH of 5 is near the Ph normal hair. A balanced pH value will help maintain the hair's natural acidity level while giving shine and manageability to African American or Ethnic Hair. However, African American or Ethnic individuals often need shampoos with a slightly higher pH, so less acidity reaches the scalp and robs it of moisture.


Step #2: Make Quality Hair Care Product Purchasing Decisions. You get what you pay for, so try buying hair care shampoos, conditioners, and lotions that are natural. If not natural, look for shampoos that contain no sulfates, silicones, or glycols, because these are cheap foaming agents,  hair coaters, and thickeners that strip Black hair and Ethnic hair of its natural oils

Step #3: Bring Your Magnify Glass and Look at the Ingredient Labels. Look for shampoos that contain the following ingredients: Aloe Vera (light hair moisturizer for all hair types), Rosemary (hair growth stimulant, pH balancer, removes build up), Jojoba (moisturizing oil closest to normal skin), Amla ( natural oil that acts as a hair conditioner), Lemon (acts as a clarifier, adds shine, and improves manageability). Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead and Ojon shampoos work particularly well on African American hair as well as wavy and curly haired individuals. GodHead in particular works well, because it is loaded with essential and natural oils that add shine and bounce, while loosening and separating curly textured hairs.

Step #4: Buy a Shampoo that You are Comfortable Washing with at least Once Time per Week

I've always blow dried my hair. *bites side lips*

Yea, I've seen the Revlon commercial. It's really good, but I don't trust everything I see on TV lol.

My hair CANNOT dry nautrally. If I leave it undried after conditioning, it gets puffy, very puffy like an afro. ugh