@Toppanorris you got any insight on this
Idk about the softening up part but I do know that it’s recommended not to use conditioners with locs because it’s heavy and you won’t be able to completely wash it out of your locs,so it will help to create buildup. Especially if you lay around in bed without covering up your head, it will combine with the lint or whatever from your sheets as well as whatever your use to moisturize your hair. In fact you gotta even be careful what kinda shampoos you use for that same reason. But the softening thing does sound valid, because my hair gets way kinkier without conditioner.
Idk about the softening up part but I do know that it’s recommended not to use conditioners with locs because it’s heavy and you won’t be able to completely wash it out of your locs,so it will help to create buildup. Especially if you lay around in bed without covering up your head, it will combine with the lint or whatever from your sheets as well as whatever your use to moisturize your hair. In fact you gotta even be careful what kinda shampoos you use for that same reason. But the softening thing does sound valid, because my hair gets way kinkier without conditioner.
word, I'll ditch the conditioner for a bit then
preciate this
But I always needed help when it comes to what do I do once the du rag is off like do I brush with a light brush and add conditioner or just keep it how it is idk I always overthink when it comes to that lol
Wetline > Eco. We are off that now + Wetline is cheaper.
Get it, study it. learn your hair beyond curl type. Density, thickness & porosity are more important than the curl pattern.
Check the ingredients of what you're using. For instance, coconut oil & jojoba oil are better for low porosity hair than high porosity hair.
Cantu sucks OP. Eden Bodyworks curling cream is superior and a better purchase.
Gonna list some things out, the products are cheap but curly girl approved; aka no parabens or sulfates or other bad ingredients that would f*** up your hair.
Best shampoos:
Best daily conditioners (no silicones, so your deep conditioner & follow up products can actually penetrate your hair; best for detangling after shampooing)
Deep Conditioners/Hair Mask (use with heat)
Moisturizing oils (best to mix with deep conditioners or perform hot oil treatments with)
Sealant oils (best used for styling steps/sealing in moisture)
Detanglers
Physical detangling tools
If you have locs, you should be transferring your shampoos to applicator bottles: amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKMNFXM so you can apply it directly to your scalp.
Clean scalps + moisture = hair growth.
I cut my own hair, my hair was down my back as a child and I have no recent racial admixture. Now it's bra strap length when straight (got a pixie cut in 2017)
It's a myth we can't grow our hair.
If you can't find oils around the way there's legit Etsy shops to get pure oils.
etsy.com/shop/SULUORGANICS
etsy.com/shop/bulknaturals
etsy.com/shop/HBOilsCenter
etsy.com/shop/ThePlantGuru
etsy.com/shop/BestNaturesCosmetic
There's also a lot of black owned all-natural hair care lines on Etsy so support when you can.
etsy.com/shop/NaturesEgo
etsy.com/shop/BrownButterBeauty
etsy.com/shop/AshaAndMielBodyCare
etsy.com/shop/Uhurunaturals
etsy.com/shop/BryasBoutique
etsy.com/shop/NaturelleGrow
etsy.com/shop/AyeGirlsDream
The best deep conditioner I have used was from a sister on Etsy lol didn't have any ingredients I couldn't pronounce and works like a charm.
I cut my own hair, my hair was down my back as a child and I have no recent racial admixture. Now it's bra strap length when straight (got a pixie cut in 2017)
It's a myth we can't grow our hair.
If you can't find oils around the way there's legit Etsy shops to get pure oils.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/SULUORGANICS
https://www.etsy.com/shop/bulknaturals
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HBOilsCenter
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePlantGuru
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BestNaturesCosmetic
There's also a lot of black owned all-natural hair care lines on Etsy so support when you can.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturesEgo
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BrownButterBeauty
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AshaAndMielBodyCare
https://www.etsy.com/shop/Uhurunaturals
https://www.etsy.com/shop/BryasBoutique
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NaturelleGrow
https://www.etsy.com/shop/AyeGirlsDream
The best deep conditioner I have used was from a sister on Etsy lol didn't have any ingredients I couldn't pronounce and works like a charm.
I posted a picture of where I'm at right now on the previous page - can you make any suggestions off that?
I know part of my slow hair growth is inconsistency with routine but even when I've been on it, it feels mad slow and I'm trying to figure out anything I can do to change that.
Thank you for this
I posted a picture of where I'm at right now on the previous page - can you make any suggestions off that?
I know part of my slow hair growth is inconsistency with routine but even when I've been on it, it feels mad slow and I'm trying to figure out anything I can do to change that.
Thank you for this
You have to also consider with 4C hair there's a lot of shrinkage because of how tight your coils are; you most likely are making progress but can't see it right now.
TGIN hair masks have silicones, which coat the hair and even after rinsing it out it's more difficult for the products you apply afterwards to penetrate. Try one of the deep conditioners I listed they're on the cheap end but no bad ingredients. Also try adding heat and oils to the deep conditioner.
I would also suggest adding a thick hair butter into the mix for moisture and adapting the LOC method. Leave in > oil > creme (the butter would be that) on wash days. midway through the week you could spray your hair with water and add more of the butter if you feel you need a touch up.
AVC rinse is good that gets your scalp clean af.
I use a hair growth oil for hot oil treatments. My scalp dry as s*** so I have to do a hot oil treatment once a month.
If you wanna make it yourself:
Macadamia Oil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Jamaican Black Castor Oil, Bhringaraj Powder, Aloe Vera Powder, Amla Powder, Green Tea Ginger, Peppermint Essential Oil, Rosemary Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil
I warm it up in a bowl of hot water while it's in the applicator bottle, apply it to my scalp, do a scalp massage then comb my hair through + sit under my hooded dryer for 15 minutes.
How ya'll feel about loc jewelry? Heard they can cause dents in your loc if left in too long.
But I always needed help when it comes to what do I do once the du rag is off like do I brush with a light brush and add conditioner or just keep it how it is idk I always overthink when it comes to that lol
For me I usually take some moisturizer with some water and lightly moisturize my hair and do a quick brush session with a soft brush then put slight oil on it and soft brush it again and use the plastic bag method and rag up for a lil and then take it off and go on
But my hair is 4c and I need to moisture a lot or it gets hella dry
What I need help with is getting my waves to really look glossy shiny and wavy. I have them but my 4c coarse hair make it hard to really even see them smh
What I need help with is getting my waves to really look glossy shiny and wavy. I have them but my 4c coarse hair make it hard to really even see them smh
when I used to have waves back in HS I used carrot oil to help bring my waves out
Novex Mystic Black is a great line that falls on the cheaper side.
No silicones, sulfates, petroleum or other bad s*** in the ingredients.
You have to also consider with 4C hair there's a lot of shrinkage because of how tight your coils are; you most likely are making progress but can't see it right now.
TGIN hair masks have silicones, which coat the hair and even after rinsing it out it's more difficult for the products you apply afterwards to penetrate. Try one of the deep conditioners I listed they're on the cheap end but no bad ingredients. Also try adding heat and oils to the deep conditioner.
I would also suggest adding a thick hair butter into the mix for moisture and adapting the LOC method. Leave in > oil > creme (the butter would be that) on wash days. midway through the week you could spray your hair with water and add more of the butter if you feel you need a touch up.
AVC rinse is good that gets your scalp clean af.
Thank you for all of this - I'm sorry for taking a while to respond and will have questions later. I'm going to look into all of this later but it might be a few weeks before I can buy anything new due to some stuff that I'm dealing with so in the meantime I want to do my best to look after my hair with what's available.
It sounds like I should ditch the TGIN hair mask but is the shampoo bad as well?
Also, I have spots in the back and sides where I can feel stuff locking up already and a few spots where I can feel straight down to the bed of the hair/almost like there's a hole in the coverage. Should this worry me - I have a satin pillowcase that I sleep with but should start using a satin bonnet as well?
I also have some olive oil and these are the ingredients on the hair growth oil:
Again thank you so much!
Thank you for all of this - I'm sorry for taking a while to respond and will have questions later. I'm going to look into all of this later but it might be a few weeks before I can buy anything new due to some stuff that I'm dealing with so in the meantime I want to do my best to look after my hair with what's available.
It sounds like I should ditch the TGIN hair mask but is the shampoo bad as well?
Also, I have spots in the back and sides where I can feel stuff locking up already and a few spots where I can feel straight down to the bed of the hair/almost like there's a hole in the coverage. Should this worry me - I have a satin pillowcase that I sleep with but should start using a satin bonnet as well?
I also have some olive oil and these are the ingredients on the hair growth oil:
Again thank you so much!
The TGIN shampoo is straight.
Yeah everyone should go the bonnet + pillowcase route for extra protection.
Wild Growth's oil is great, you're good on that end. I know I typed a lot but really it doesn't take too much to keep up with your hair. Other than perhaps adding in a hair butter, switching the mask + adding bonnet you're already on point. With 4C hair I do know you guys have to add moisture more than once a week though, but you would know your hair best when it's time to do that.
My hair grows really flat. I used to be able to grow it well, not anymore. I want the F boy cut
The TGIN shampoo is straight.
Yeah everyone should go the bonnet + pillowcase route for extra protection.
Wild Growth's oil is great, you're good on that end. I know I typed a lot but really it doesn't take too much to keep up with your hair. Other than perhaps adding in a hair butter, switching the mask + adding bonnet you're already on point. With 4C hair I do know you guys have to add moisture more than once a week though, but you would know your hair best when it's time to do that.
Really appreciate how detailed you are with all of this, just grabbed a bonnet too - will probably have more questions for you later
What I need help with is getting my waves to really look glossy shiny and wavy. I have them but my 4c coarse hair make it hard to really even see them smh
Keep your hair moisturized. The healthier you hair, the more of that shine will come. Doesn’t matter what texture you have
Wetline > Eco. We are off that now + Wetline is cheaper.
Get it, study it. learn your hair beyond curl type. Density, thickness & porosity are more important than the curl pattern.
Check the ingredients of what you're using. For instance, coconut oil & jojoba oil are better for low porosity hair than high porosity hair.
Cantu sucks OP. Eden Bodyworks curling cream is superior and a better purchase.
Gonna list some things out, the products are cheap but curly girl approved; aka no parabens or sulfates or other bad ingredients that would f*** up your hair.
Best shampoos:
Best daily conditioners (no silicones, so your deep conditioner & follow up products can actually penetrate your hair; best for detangling after shampooing)
Deep Conditioners/Hair Mask (use with heat)
Moisturizing oils (best to mix with deep conditioners or perform hot oil treatments with)
Sealant oils (best used for styling steps/sealing in moisture)
Detanglers
Physical detangling tools
If you have locs, you should be transferring your shampoos to applicator bottles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FKMNFXM/ so you can apply it directly to your scalp.
Clean scalps + moisture = hair growth.
preciate this
will add to first page
How ya'll feel about loc jewelry? Heard they can cause dents in your loc if left in too long.
i think it looks cool af. would for sure do it if i had some locs
also heard about the dents thing but as long as you don't keep em in too long you should be aight
I been thinking about cutting my dreads off for 2020. Would be nice to have a nice low temp fade. I feel like my dreads have a weird energy of negativity that I picked up from all the bad things that’s happened to me. I feel like cutting them will give me a sense of new found confidence and life. But I don’t wanna regret cutting them off and be like f***k. I think the novelty of having dreads has ran its course for me personally. Idk I’m thinking still thinking about it