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I used the shea moisture retention shampoo.
Design Essentials Strengthening Therapy System
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I used the shea moisture retention shampoo.
PureSilver
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Keracare sulphate free shampoo is really moisturizng and helps me detangle my 4b hair quickly when i was natural and its a good price of just $8
Shelew
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The first time was 9 weeks and the second time was 11 weeks. After the 11 week I said I would go sooner because the washing sessions were a little rough since I try to do them myself. I guess it just depends on our hair texture on how often we do them. My first stylist was going to do it at six weeks but I did not feel it needed that soon so I waited until 9 weeks
TRINITY05
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I usually do 9-11 weeks.....and 11 weeks is pushing it for me. Shelew is right, it depends on the texture of our hair as to how often.
Quick question: Has anyone started using the transition mousse and then switched to the elongation mousse. I started with the transition mousse and got it retouched twice. I then switched to the elongation mousse and experience some shedding that I didn't experience with the transition mousse. Has anyone experienced this?
Quick question: Has anyone started using the transition mousse and then switched to the elongation mousse. I started with the transition mousse and got it retouched twice. I then switched to the elongation mousse and experience some shedding that I didn't experience with the transition mousse. Has anyone experienced this?
DeepBluSea
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I went to a new stylist today. I was venting about my hair. Been thinking about going back to the relaxer. Don't know if it's being pregnant or what, but I just don't have fun with my hair anymore. My styles don't seem to come out right. And I don't have time or energy to end up disappointed. Anywho, she suggested this treatment. Off to watch the youtube videos.
Shelew
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Since I have been bunning this past month I have been using DE curl defining cream gel or mango and olive oil cream. But when I am wearing it down I try to maintain the silkiness. I use a few drops of DE silk serum and I will put either a very tiny amount of almond oil or argan oil on my ends so not too much "moisture" going on with the serum or oil but it makes my swing last a little longer.
TRINITY05
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I have used the elongation mousse twice but I am having mixed emotions about it as I have switched from the transition to the elongation mousse and experienced some breakage. Not sure if my hair just doesn't like the elongation mousse or switching caused the problem.
I didn't have this problem in the beginning when I was getting the transition mousse.
I didn't have this problem in the beginning when I was getting the transition mousse.
yodie
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I use the transition mousse and I wear a twist out. I think you can get the same effect with the transition mousse.
I got the Design Essentials treatment done in a salon last month for $130. I like it but now I'm seeing ads for the Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight. Does anyone know if it would be safe to use this on my hair in a couple of months? Or should I stick to the Design Essentials?
Channy31
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Hey everyone! I got this done twice last year as some of you may know. Although I think it lead to my first ever set back.
I cba to write about it all again so read about it here:
http://mixed-hair.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/design-essentials-sts-has-caused-set.html
I cba to write about it all again so read about it here:
http://mixed-hair.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/design-essentials-sts-has-caused-set.html
Channy31
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I think I had the same issue, see my most above.
ManeStreet
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I'm going to do the transitioning mousse sometime next week. I will be back with pics. For the last 6 weeks, I've been working out at the gym 3+ times a week & I'm hoping this treatment will help my hair to blowdry sleeker & combat reversion. We'll see...
TRINITY05
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I think I figured out why I experienced the breakage. I was getting it done every 12 weeks and I think maybe I should have waited longer. I think getting it done every 12 weeks over processed my hair....but I'm still not sure. Anyway, I am going to stay away from the STS for a while until I get my hair back on track.
ManeStreet
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Dove56 thanks for the tips!
I did my transitioning mousse treatment last night. It was a long process but I'm happy I did it. I'm just going to wear my hair in a wash & go today. I'm too tired to straighten it. Heres a pic of my hair still very wet (about 90%, it's still dripping) with leave in conditioner & mousse in it. I like how curly my hair still is following the treatment but the curls are elongated & detangling was a breeze. I didn't even need a comb which is monumental for me. Also the wave/curl pattern seems to be pretty consistent which also makes me happy.
I did my transitioning mousse treatment last night. It was a long process but I'm happy I did it. I'm just going to wear my hair in a wash & go today. I'm too tired to straighten it. Heres a pic of my hair still very wet (about 90%, it's still dripping) with leave in conditioner & mousse in it. I like how curly my hair still is following the treatment but the curls are elongated & detangling was a breeze. I didn't even need a comb which is monumental for me. Also the wave/curl pattern seems to be pretty consistent which also makes me happy.
PureSilver
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ManeStreet gosh lady your hair is so Pretty.
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Your hair is soooo beautiful!!!!
sharifeh
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So, was I the only one that got a mini set back from this? I'm so unlucky haha. You ladies have beautiful results btw
Channy31
You are not the only one I got a mini setback too
You know it made my hair kinda rough and my hair is softer now and in better condition now that it's worn off
erplexed Go figure
Maybe it's a protein sensitivity ??? Who knows ?
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Channy31
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Channy31
You are not the only one I got a mini setback too
You know it made my hair kinda rough and my hair is softer now and in better condition now that it's worn off
Go figure
Maybe it's a protein sensitivity ??? Who knows ?
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Interesting, Im not protein sensitive though.
My hair is better without it, and i now know how to get my hair just as shiny and sleek without the treatment.
Shame IO still have like £100 worth of it in my cupboard.
Dove56
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luckiestdestiny
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Any updates? My mom just got this and loves it. But I'm wondering about the long term effects (after months).
Britt
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I've only used this once and that was during my transition. I didn't feel the need to use it again afterwards. Now I'm fully natural and so far so good. I don't think I would get this treatment as I can manage my hair with ease and I wear it twist outs daily. I do plan to get my hair straightened every so often though.
luckiestdestiny
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Britt my mom is transitioning. Do you think this is a good long term solution? She will have to transition for a while (if she doesn't snap and go back.)
After using it, what was the reason you did not feel the need to use it again? Did you have any damage? Did your hair revert easily? Did it stay in the styles you wanted while using it (wearing it straight, etc)?
Britt
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luckiestdestiny to be honest, Idk if it's a good long term solution. I got mine done I think around month 10 of my transition and I started to get Dominican rollersets n blow outs and I'd blow dry my own hair so essentially I was wearing my hair straight. Yes, my hair reverted from using the system. However, I received some heat damage from the few Dominican blow outs I got. I got this treatment b/c I didn't know how/felt overwhelmed with my transitioning hair. Looking back in hindsight, instead of trying to wear my hair straight, I would have started doing my braid outs earlier on in my transition. I didn't really see the real benefit of using this. It was good for when I got wash n sets and wore my hair straight and for when I'd blow dry my hair straight myself. As my transition continued I realized how much easier it was to handle my hair when I took the time to do my braid outs. I worked in 4 sections similar to how I handle my hair now. Also while transitioning, for the most part I'd wear my hair slicked back b/c it was easy. For me, I didn't see the need to keep using it when I realized that it wouldn't be in my best interest to keep trying to straighten my hair.
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