MHM Hangout

[KiWiStyle]

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[faithVA]

I'm seeing definition and clumping in your hair. Like you, I notice frizz but spraying more water, adding leave in and sealing fixes that. I have to really keep my hair soaking wet. My hair is so short and I'm so new to being natural I really don't know what to expect.

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Thanks. Unfortunately that is my hair soaking wet. Its probably two minutes after I step out of the shower. I still do have some frizz but that's nothing as compared to where I started. I haven't mastered applying products. As soon as I out anything on my hair or really frizzes. My progress after months is probably closer to what others experience in a month. Its taking a while.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Thanks. Unfortunately that is my hair soaking wet. Its probably two minutes after I step out of the shower. I still do have some frizz but that's nothing as compared to where I started. I haven't mastered applying products. As soon as I out anything on my hair or really frizzes. My progress after months is probably closer to what others experience in a month. Its taking a while.

Your hair looks great in my opinion! My hair only looks great after applying LI and gel...I'm so glad I BC only after 6 mos. post because I can really play in it as often as I like and not feel overwhelmed. I attribute my fast progress from having easy short hair, otherwise I wouldn't dare touch my hair as often as I do. I have to practice discipline to not complete the whole regimen everyday or cut more off this frizzy halo off.

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[faithVA]

Thank you. I definitely need some encouragement.

I'm glad you found the regimen while your hair is short. Its definitely easier. It is taking me longer because I didn't wash every 3 days in the beginning. I'm just now starting to do it. In using this month to see if it makes a difference.

 

[Cattypus1]

Woo-Hoo! Was this your first order? When are you using it? I want to use it today so bad but I decided to continue with my 3 day rule. My progress is so amazing, even my DH rubs my TWA and says its coming along. Sent from my SM-N900V using LHCF

Nope, I have used rhassoul until my DH asked me about it and wanted me to use it on him (LOL). I used the last of my 1lb bag on him and was out but I had some bentonite leftover from my first try with MHM and I was really dying to clay last night. Bentonite is not for me, I love rhassoul. I think I'm going to use it tomorrow even though I clay-ed last night.

 

[Anaisin]

I'm not doing this regimen but this thread makes me watch to try the clay, plus if it doesn't work it'll just be a face mask. Which clay do you guys like better, the bentonite or the red rhassoul clay? About to buy from iherb.com

 

[faithVA]

I'm not doing this regimen but this thread makes me watch to try the clay, plus if it doesn't work it'll just be a face mask. Which clay do you guys like better, the bentonite or the red rhassoul clay? About to buy from iherb.com

Rhassoul all the way.

 

[KiWiStyle]

I'm not doing this regimen but this thread makes me watch to try the clay, plus if it doesn't work it'll just be a face mask. Which clay do you guys like better, the bentonite or the red rhassoul clay? About to buy from iherb.com

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[KiWiStyle]

Nope, I have used rhassoul until my DH asked me about it and wanted me to use it on him (LOL). I used the last of my 1lb bag on him and was out but I had some bentonite leftover from my first try with MHM and I was really dying to clay last night. Bentonite is not for me, I love rhassoul. I think I'm going to use it tomorrow even though I clay-ed last night.

It won't hurt that's for sure ;-).

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[GGsKin]

I'm not doing this regimen but this thread makes me watch to try the clay, plus if it doesn't work it'll just be a face mask. Which clay do you guys like better, the bentonite or the red rhassoul clay? About to buy from iherb.com

I like both. Thankfully, I haven't experienced the drying effects that some have had with bentonite. The rhassoul definitely feels smoother/ softer/ lighter than bentonite when applying.

 

[GGsKin]

^^Anyone else at this stage where its just starting to clump and define?

When wet, especially after the clay my hair looks somewhat like yours. My ends pretty much stay defined but my roots have a ways to go. I mainly do the bald spot regimen though, so am not washing as often as some of you ladies.

By the way, after 1yr plus transitioning and having this completely smooth patch near my right temple the whole time, I officially no longer have a bald spot after 4 months of somewhat intensive GHE. I have a twa in its place

 

[faithVA]

When wet, especially after the clay my hair looks somewhat like yours. My ends pretty much stay defined but my roots have a ways to go. I mainly do the bald spot regimen though, so am not washing as often as some of you ladies.

By the way, after 1yr plus transitioning and having this completely smooth patch near my right temple the whole time, I officially no longer have a bald spot after 4 months of somewhat intensive GHE. I have a twa in its place

that is fabulous. How much longer are you going to do the bald spot regimen?

 

[GGsKin]

that is fabulous. How much longer are you going to do the bald spot regimen?

Thanks Faith. I really haven't thought about it lol. I will keep up with it for now. I'm thinking that if my patch grew in then the rest of my hair must also be growing so it's quite addictive. I'm hoping to reach APL this year thanks to the challenge. It's funny how you reach one goalpost and another presents itself.

I'd like my twa patch to either gain enough length or moisture so that it doesn't puff up when I wear my hair pulled back. I am off work next week so will be upping my wash routine to give myself a boost. I'm DCing overnight and will complete the steps in the morning. I'll post some pics then

 

[Honey Bee]

Aw you all are so nice to worry about me. I really am good. I'm not even a little bit upset about anything.

I really am thankful that everyone in here is participating so much. I have not had the fastest progress with this method and all of you help keep me motivated to do one more wash.

Glad to hear it but, I mean, it wasn't that serious, though, was it? A lil lively debate, questions asked and answered, nobody got called out their name... I don't know why people acting like lives got threatened up in here or something. I've seen MN threads get worse than this. Heck, I've seen Tangle Teezer debates get realer than this one.

 

[faithVA]

Glad to hear it but, I mean, it wasn't that serious, though, was it? A lil lively debate, questions asked and answered, nobody got called out their name... I don't know why people acting like lives got threatened up in here or something. I've seen MN threads get worse than this. Heck, I've seen Tangle Teezer debates get realer than this one.

No it wasn't that serious. But since we have been drama free for so long I don't think the thread participants were ready for it.

Next time I will efight you by pm I should have just kept quiet but I just felt like stirring the pot.

 

[Honey Bee]

No it wasn't that serious. But since we have been drama free for so long I don't think the thread participants were ready for it.

Next time I will efight you by pm I should have just kept quiet but I just felt like stirring the pot.

I enjoy a rousing debate, the more the merrier.


So my hair is drying (and has been forever... which, on second thought, might mean that my porosity is finally normalizing, so... yay?? erplexed). I didn't really follow the reggie today. What had happened was... I did a cheap gel experiment and I had to wash that mess out. I basically replaced Step 1 with cond prepoo + shampoo. My hair looks and feels loosely normal, I don't think I did any harm. Although I will say, it felt like... idk, like my hair wasn't absorbing product the same, maybe? I don't shampoo that often so no biggie, but those of you considering shampoo, do a test run before you commit.

I took pics but I only got, like, two good ones. How are y'all taking such good texture shots? This is new for me, I'm used to taking length check pics, not trynna get all in my roots and stuff. I see I gotta step my photography/ lighting game up.

 

[faithVA]

When you figure out texture pics let me know. I just get a mass of hair and if I try to lift a section up I just get pictures of my fingers.

 

[DDTexlaxed]

A co worker asked me what I was doing. For the first time ever, I have a gorgeously defined soft Twa. I even used some non approved products with good results. It makes me so happy to not have a helmet head in the morning. Also, I don't have to feel like a slave to this method. Using CLT and the acv wash has helped my hair find a natural sheen and softness it has never had during my many natural journeys. Looking forward to seeing the MHM method on longer hair. The journey has been fun so far.

 

[KiWiStyle]

A co worker asked me what I was doing. For the first time ever, I have a gorgeously defined soft Twa. I even used some non approved products with good results. It makes me so happy to not have a helmet head in the morning. Also, I don't have to feel like a slave to this method. Using CLT and the acv wash has helped my hair find a natural sheen and softness it has never had during my many natural journeys. Looking forward to seeing the MHM method on longer hair. The journey has been fun so far.

Sounds great! What products are you using, I'd love to not have to use gel to seal and still have nice defined and soft hair. I have a TWA too...

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[Honey Bee]

I hope y'all can see something. Hair is still damp at the roots, but long-dry on the length.

 

[Cattypus1]

No it wasn't that serious. But since we have been drama free for so long I don't think the thread participants were ready for it. Next time I will efight you by pm I should have just kept quiet but I just felt like stirring the pot.

LOL @ efight!

 

[HopefulOne]

This is the last picture I took after rinsing out the clay. Its starting to clump but still working on definition. But as soon as I touch it,, it starts to frizz. So I hope it the next few washes I see more progress.

Looking good

 

[GGsKin]

I hope y'all can see something. Hair is still damp at the roots, but long-dry on the length.

Looking good. I can see enough to say that I see some similarities to my hair.

 

[discodumpling]

^^Anyone else at this stage where its just starting to clump and define?

Hey Faith I believe i'm at the just starting to clump phase

Here she is almost dry with KCKT and pink Eco:
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I'm excited to see what my hair will do after 7 days of focused hydration! Today is day 2 and i'm DCing right now

 

[faithVA]

I hope y'all can see something. Hair is still damp at the roots, but long-dry on the length.

You took good pictures. I can definitely see definition. Is this before or after product?

 

[faithVA]

Hey Faith I believe i'm at the just starting to clump phase

Here she is almost dry with KCKT and pink Eco:
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I'm excited to see what my hair will do after 7 days of focused hydration! Today is day 2 and i'm DCing right now

Cool. I think you are right. I hope you don't mind my asking you questions in the future. I'm hoping my progress stays consistent.

 

[tashboog]

Are there any hi po ladies in this thread besides me? If so will any of you lovely ladies be willing to try the conditioner with lemon juice to clarify. I would try it but I'm currently doing the bald spot regimen. The recipe is take your favorite conditioner and combine the juice of 1 large lemon. Apply the mixture to your hair then rinse. I'm assuming you can leave it in like you would the baking soda step.

 

[GGsKin]

Pics from this wash;
1. My hair soaking wet after the clay (products to free). The top half has a log way to go in terms of definition. However MHM has made wash days a treat instead of a detangling mission. The back portion is nicely defined and clumping when wet and dry (with product).

2. Previous pic of dry hair, back and front.

3. Main problem patch after many weeks of the method and GHE, a few weeks ago. And a comparison pic from today.

4. Hair pretty much dry apart from the roots. How I'm rocking it today.

I wanted to add that I am noticing that the conditioner at step 4 is absorbing into my hair much quicker- hardly any white residue. Applying it in the shower, that added the steam is definitely helping the already warm conditioner really sink into my hair.

 

[Honey Bee]

You took good pictures. I can definitely see definition. Is this before or after product?

After product. It never even occured to me to take pics during the process. I'll take some after the clay step next time but remember, I don't wash as often as y'all. I'm good if I get through it once a week. I have great definition, though, root to tip everywhere but my bang area.

Are there any hi po ladies in this thread besides me? If so will any of you lovely ladies be willing to try the conditioner with lemon juice to clarify. I would try it but I'm currently doing the bald spot regimen. The recipe is take your favorite conditioner and combine the juice of 1 large lemon. Apply the mixture to your hair then rinse. I'm assuming you can leave it in like you would the baking soda step.

I think I'm highER po than most here. Let me research lemon juice in hair (ph and such) and get back to you. I'm always looking for another cleansing method.

 

[KiWiStyle]

Can someone tell me why this product isn't approved? It looks fine to me other than glycerin which is so far down on the list.


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