Any thoughts on Maximum Hydration Method

[SunnyDelight]

The time needed will decrease over time as your hair hydrates and you get into a rhythm.

I flat twist my hair or wear two strand twists.

You can style your hair however you like.

Thanks faithVA. I was excited to try this method and can't wait to wear wash and go's next spring ....(I'm a faithful fall/winter-wig-wearer).

 

[faithVA]

SunnyDelight[/USER];20734901]Thanks faithVA. I was excited to try this method and can't wait to wear wash and go's next spring ....(I'm a faithful fall/winter-wig-wearer).

That's probably a good thing since it will keep your hair tucked away from this cold drying weather. Do you wear a plastic cap under your wig? If not, it is a good way to move along the process since you are going to be wearing a wig anyway.

And since you wear a wig, then you can easily separate the steps over 2 days if you don't mind doing step 1 and 2 (not rinsing out the conditioner), wigging it and then doing steps 3,4 and 5 the next day or some days later if you don't take off the plastic cap.

 

[SimJam]

fasika .... I was doing the reggie 2 times a week or every 3 - 4 days. I had even started using the jane carter nourish and shine instead of gel and doing twist outs ... I think it was a combo of the irritation from the baking soda and having a wet scalp.

good thing is Ive stopped MHM and my hair is just as clumpy as it was when I stopped a month ago so maybe I'll still do the cherry lola like every 3 weeks and just continue to use MHM approved products as I find my hair is much more moisturized using them

 

[SunnyDelight]

That's probably a good thing since it will keep your hair tucked away from this cold drying weather. Do you wear a plastic cap under your wig? If not, it is a good way to move along the process since you are going to be wearing a wig anyway.

And since you wear a wig, then you can easily separate the steps over 2 days if you don't mind doing step 1 and 2 (not rinsing out the conditioner), wigging it and then doing steps 3,4 and 5 the next day or some days later if you don't take off the plastic cap.

GREAT IDEAS.

 

[myfaithrising]

myfaithrising I use an old VO5 Conditioner bottle and lately it has been doing the same thing ... swelling up like gas is building or something ... I think it has to do with the cold air because it was not doing this in the Summer ... also, my mix is drying out more and takes more work to get smooth with this colder temperature I'm going to try keeping the top open like faithVA to prevent the gas buildup and funky smell ... hope it works

Ok so it's not just me, I'll have to leave mine it a bit opened as well. Since it's getting cooler, im keeping my bottle outside, that eliminates the smell inside the house )I use neem oil in my mix). That should do it!

 

[aharri23]

I'm experimenting with a shortened regimen, so far the results are the same here is what im doing now.

Monday - Condensed MHM (ACV, Co-Wash, Leave-in, Gel) takes 20 minutes
Wednesday - Condensed MHM (ACV, Co-Wash, Leave-in, Gel) takes 20 minutes
Friday - Full MHM (BS/Condish, Co-Wash, Mud Mask, Leave-in, Gel) takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

This works really nicely with my schedule and it reduces the frequency of the baking soda to 1x a week ( I used to do the full mhm 3x a week with BS)

 

[faithVA]

I'm experimenting with a shortened regimen, so far the results are the same here is what im doing now.

Monday - Condensed MHM (ACV, Co-Wash, Leave-in, Gel) takes 20 minutes
Wednesday - Condensed MHM (ACV, Co-Wash, Leave-in, Gel) takes 20 minutes
Friday - Full MHM (BS/Condish, Co-Wash, Mud Mask, Leave-in, Gel) takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

This works really nicely with my schedule and it reduces the frequency of the baking soda to 1x a week ( I used to do the full mhm 3x a week with BS)

I think that is a nice change. Glad your having good results with it.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA
do you dilute your deep conditioners or cowashes?

 

[faithVA]

faithVA
do you dilute your deep conditioners or cowashes?

I did initially. I don't any more. I dilute the kknt when use it as a leave in. I don't dilute my conditioners for step 2.

 

[moneychaser]

Sorry. Can't help. I use permanent color.

So the clay did not strip your color??

 

[faithVA]

JunMom2Be[/USER];20737277]So the clay did not strip your color??

Not permanent color. It will probably strip semi-permanent color because semi-permanent just coats the outside which is why it eventually washes away. Permanent color enters the hair cuticle and permanently alters the hair.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA and SunnyDelight
That is exactly how I do the mhm under my wig. Today I will finally complete day 7 of the mhm challenge. It took a little over two weeks to do.
Pros- hair is noticibly softer and hydrate. Some curl definition but I probably am a good 3-6 months away from max hydration.
Cons-I am a pj for mhm approved products. Long black friday wishlist.

 

[faithVA]

SpiceUpMyHair[/USER];20737799]faithVA and SunnyDelight
That is exactly how I do the mhm under my wig. Today I will finally complete day 7 of the mhm challenge. It took a little over two weeks to do.
Pros- hair is noticibly softer and hydrate. Some curl definition but I probably am a good 3-6 months away from max hydration.
Cons-I am a pj for mhm approved products. Long black friday wishlist.

What's on your list?

 

[SunnyDelight]

faithVA and SunnyDelight
That is exactly how I do the mhm under my wig. Today I will finally complete day 7 of the mhm challenge. It took a little over two weeks to do.
Pros- hair is noticibly softer and hydrate. Some curl definition but I probably am a good 3-6 months away from max hydration.
Cons-I am a pj for mhm approved products. Long black friday wishlist.

I'm gonna try baggie under wig tomorrow. Do you wet your hair any or just let the heat create moisture?

 

[MaraWithLove]

Hi ladies, just checking in. I have been spacing out my days instead of doing 7 consecutive days, but my hair still feels great. I think I'll do things every 2-3 days, even if that slows the hydration process a bit.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

SunnyDelight
I let the plastic cap under my wig cap create the moisture.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA
curl junkie- 32oz curl rehab in both scents
beauticurls leave in
jessicurl-32 oz deep conditioner
blue roze beauty-pumkin puree, curly custard, flaxseed cream gel, strawberry hibiscus deep conditioner
hello curly-curl stimulator
mud puddle-mud wash x 4
camille rose-curl love moisture milk & the new curl maker without glycerin

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

oh I forgot i do wanna try manetabolism hair vitamins for at least 6 months

 

[faithVA]

faithVA
curl junkie- 32oz curl rehab in both scents
beauticurls leave in
jessicurl-32 oz deep conditioner
blue roze beauty-pumkin puree, curly custard, flaxseed cream gel, strawberry hibiscus deep conditioner
hello curly-curl stimulator
mud puddle-mud wash x 4
camille rose-curl love moisture milk & the new curl maker without glycerin

I may copy a few things off of you.

Have you tried the mud puddle-mud wash before? Why do you like it? Do you use it for step 3?

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

@faithVA
Yes I have, I personally like it. I am actually going to use it today. It is not messy. Its a pudding like consistency. Smell like herbs and essential oils. My hair feels clean afterwards. Con- it's $18 for an 8 oz bottle, I could probably get 4 uses out of it. I do use it for step #3.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

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[faithVA]

@faithVA
Yes I have, I personally like it. I am actually going to use it today. It is not messy. Its a pudding like consistency. Smell like herbs and essential oils. My hair feels clean afterwards. Con- it's $18 for an 8 oz bottle, I could probably get 4 uses out of it. I do use it for step #3.

Well this may be a merry black friday for you. Nothing Naughty Naturals has the 16 oz bottles for $20.

http://www.nothingnaughtynaturals.com/

Not sure where you live though because shipping is outrageous if you don't live in Canada.

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

I knocked jessicurl deep treatment off my list

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA
I wish I could hug u right now. How long is this lasting for?

 

[SpiceUpMyHair]

faithVA
shipping alone from nothing naughty naturals is $24.30

 

[faithVA]

faithVA
shipping alone from nothing naughty naturals is $24.30

I know it was high. But from this thread they sometimes have sales and free shipping so you just have to keep an eye out.

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=687377&page=2

snoop you use to use this. Do you still use the mud puddle wash?

 

[Smiley79]

I'm really thinking about trying this method....I have tried EVERYTHING to combat my hair's dryness.

 

[CocoGlow]

I'm really thinking about trying this method....I have tried EVERYTHING to combat my hair's dryness.

Smiley79

Sis, if you've tried everything else, I say give the MHM a chance. I've been natural almost 10 years and am just NOW getting a handle on my hair

I also say don't get caught up on trying to do it EVERYDAY (for the first 7 day introduction) ... I think that is what makes it too daunting for people ... you can certainly see improvement in your hair doing it at least once a week Even if you don't want to stick with the whole regimen after a while, many people are finding the shortened versions to be very helpful!

 

[faithVA]

Smiley79

Sis, if you've tried everything else, I say give the MHM a chance. I've been natural almost 10 years and am just NOW getting a handle on my hair

I also say don't get caught up on trying to do it EVERYDAY (for the first 7 day introduction) ... I think that is what makes it too daunting for people ... you can certainly see improvement in your hair doing it at least once a week Even if you don't want to stick with the whole regimen after a while, many people are finding the shortened versions to be very helpful!

I agree with all of this.

 

[Smiley79]

Smiley79

Sis, if you've tried everything else, I say give the MHM a chance. I've been natural almost 10 years and am just NOW getting a handle on my hair

I also say don't get caught up on trying to do it EVERYDAY (for the first 7 day introduction) ... I think that is what makes it too daunting for people ... you can certainly see improvement in your hair doing it at least once a week Even if you don't want to stick with the whole regimen after a while, many people are finding the shortened versions to be very helpful!

CocoGlow Thanks you for saying this because that is exactly why I didnt try it yet....there seemed like so many things to go buy and then committing to it daily seemed like a lot of work, lol.

When I try it I'll come back with some feedback on my experience.