apple_natural
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Ok great! I was worried that it would be drying or make it hard if it were not mixed with acv. Sounds like the opposite!
2015 APL/BSL Challenge
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Ok great! I was worried that it would be drying or make it hard if it were not mixed with acv. Sounds like the opposite!
GGsKin
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I always add ACV- it helps smooth the mix. I used to only use a splash. I use a little more now, but I don't measure properly lol. I just dilute it in water first (more ACV makes these clays quite runny). The milk helps thicken it up (and adds some conditioning) without using too much clay. It can be drying if left on a long time but in general, rhassoul doesn't tend to be as drying for some.
The mix doesn't really have time to get hard on my hair. I used to cover with a shower cap or bag to prevent this. Now as soon as I've finished applying and detangling, I wash it out.
My timing for clay now is at most around 1hr 30mins start to finish, including detangling time. That's just how long it takes me but a lot of people leave it on for less.
apple_natural
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Braiding hair is soaking in acv to prepare for the braiding that may or may not happen tomorrow lol. It's amazing how many things get in the way! !
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traceedeebee
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I'm hoping to get a trim and flat iron Saturday. Trying to schedule it now. I'm just not in the mood to mess with my hair now.
Evolving78
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Trying to decide if I should wash today or just leave it alone for a few days. I may leave it alone. I had some breakage from letting my hair get bone dry. I trimmed my ends and m&s. I have it in four sections.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I will post my length check after I wash my hair tonight
kupenda
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I can't seem to post photos from my phone. But the blue in my hair has faded to a very pretty violet and I can't say I'm dying to go back to the darker color so my next dye job will be purple for sure. I'll pick it up this weekend
I've noticed some breakage around my hairline in the front. It's not dyed or anything. Idk yet what caused it but I'm not happy at all. I've slacked on dc's lately but I won't anymore
I've noticed some breakage around my hairline in the front. It's not dyed or anything. Idk yet what caused it but I'm not happy at all. I've slacked on dc's lately but I won't anymore
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Tonight's lc
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Evolving78
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you made it! Congrats!
apple_natural
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I was going to try to wait for the end of the year to clip my hair but I bought new scissors and attacked my front left side. Decided I probably shouldn't cut that much for the rest of the sections though. Its like ear length there now. Ah well. That side grows fast
Still haven't put in those dang braids
Still haven't put in those dang braids
apple_natural
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IslandMummy
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Learning how to bun is the best thing I could have done for myself in the hot summer days to come
KidneyBean86
Southern sweetheart
I wasn't able to really do a LC but I blew out my hair a little bit before putting it into a bun. I think it should be closer to APL soon though.
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apple_natural
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Trim complete.
- sectioned as I went along
- detangled with tangle teaser
- used tension method while blow dry (so fast and easy! )
- clipped small pieces at a time within each section
- held the ends tautly and, with my other hand, pulled out the hairs that weren't as long as the majority.
- clipped those hairs as short as necessary for each piece
- clipped the ends of the longest hairs.
Eventually the short hairs are going to grow longer and then I will cut the section even. As the section grows as long as another section, I will cut them even. When all my front or back is even, I will trim it all together. etc
Ive had to do my hair this way years ago and it works for me. The color and heat last year did a lot of damage. Clipping in sections like this enables me to cut as much as necessary, but as little as possible.
I think I can still make APL this year.
- sectioned as I went along
- detangled with tangle teaser
- used tension method while blow dry (so fast and easy! )
- clipped small pieces at a time within each section
- held the ends tautly and, with my other hand, pulled out the hairs that weren't as long as the majority.
- clipped those hairs as short as necessary for each piece
- clipped the ends of the longest hairs.
Eventually the short hairs are going to grow longer and then I will cut the section even. As the section grows as long as another section, I will cut them even. When all my front or back is even, I will trim it all together. etc
Ive had to do my hair this way years ago and it works for me. The color and heat last year did a lot of damage. Clipping in sections like this enables me to cut as much as necessary, but as little as possible.
I think I can still make APL this year.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Got my hair straighten and trimmed at the Milan hair school. Sorry but couldn't get good pic of the back. Will post back shots when my camera kids get home.
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HairPleezeGrow
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Okay here's the back...
traceedeebee
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Very pretty! They did a great job.
HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Thanks trace!
PlainJane
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For the ladies that are style challenged like myself, just keep practicing!
I joined this thread not knowing how to cornrow or flat twist at all.
I watched YouTube videos until one of the methods finally just clicked.
Back then it would take me an hour and a half to do only FOUR cornrows for a braid out.
It isn't that fast but I'm happy to say I just did four cornrows in 45 minutes!
I'm going to take my own advice and start practicing roller setting again.
I joined this thread not knowing how to cornrow or flat twist at all.
I watched YouTube videos until one of the methods finally just clicked.
Back then it would take me an hour and a half to do only FOUR cornrows for a braid out.
It isn't that fast but I'm happy to say I just did four cornrows in 45 minutes!
I'm going to take my own advice and start practicing roller setting again.
apple_natural
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Lololollllll resist the scissor if you can!!! Someone has to be strong!!
IslandMummy
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Yes and I really need to add myself to that list. My ends are atrocious
IslandMummy
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HairPleezeGrow
Natural.MediumFine.3c.
Lol thanks...is her name Erin? Lol j/k
Evolving78
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your hair is just growing! Yay!
apple_natural
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Yyyaaaayyyy!!!! We're back up! !!
I'm so excited..... and lame. I've been watching the update like a hawk. I didn't know who to talk to about my hair lol
I'm so excited..... and lame. I've been watching the update like a hawk. I didn't know who to talk to about my hair lol
apple_natural
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I put in armpit length box braids!
Started Thursday and finished Friday. It took about 6 or 7 hours total. They are neater than I have ever made my own braids and they took less time.
I made (somewhat) neat parts instead of grabbing random sections like I usually do. This saved the most time. I sectioned the braiding hair into 10 pieces at a time so that they were pretty even and this saved time too. Also, I didn't borrow from another section as I braided, which helped it look neat. Right from the beginning I started with the braid hair in three pieces and my own hair in three pieces.
Now how do I put in a photo... hmmm...
Eta: I can edit and click the camera but it won't post the photo still
Started Thursday and finished Friday. It took about 6 or 7 hours total. They are neater than I have ever made my own braids and they took less time.
I made (somewhat) neat parts instead of grabbing random sections like I usually do. This saved the most time. I sectioned the braiding hair into 10 pieces at a time so that they were pretty even and this saved time too. Also, I didn't borrow from another section as I braided, which helped it look neat. Right from the beginning I started with the braid hair in three pieces and my own hair in three pieces.
Now how do I put in a photo... hmmm...
Eta: I can edit and click the camera but it won't post the photo still
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