Luscious Healthy Ends Challenge 2013/2014
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curlyTisME
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Due for a dust next week, hopefully it's not too much!
krissyc39
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Moisturize and hide your hair until you can figure it out! I felt the same dryness yesterday and I just threw it into a baggy overnight - feels much better today
I think I was going overboard on wearing my hair out all the time anyway... I'm gonna protein treat, deep condition and wear my hair up most this week and go from there.Good luck and let me know what happens!
spellinto
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Yesterday I misted my ends with the PM Moisture Mist (even though my hair is straightened!) and they looked really smooth for most of the day. At night I misted again and sealed with Africa's Best Herbal Oil. This morning I took down my bun and my ends didn't look too shabby. Will keep experimenting with the PM Moisture Mist for consistency...I've never used a commercial spray leave-in successfully so I'm a little skeptical, but so far so good.
I'm also thinking about buying a new protein DC for my ends soon. So far I've used ORS Replenishing Conditioner/Pak and Aphogee's 2 Min Reconstructor, but they are both really light proteins. I'm not sure if I should try a stronger one or avoid the risk.
I'm also thinking about buying a new protein DC for my ends soon. So far I've used ORS Replenishing Conditioner/Pak and Aphogee's 2 Min Reconstructor, but they are both really light proteins. I'm not sure if I should try a stronger one or avoid the risk.
faithVA
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If you are open to buying online I have been using Komaza Protein treatment and it has really worked well on my hair. I know there are a lot of good ones but this is the one I have had the most success with so far.
But you may be able to buy something like Garnier Fructis Damaged Ends or something like that. I have seen a few reviews on here about it. I bought it but have yet to use it. I probably should use it when I wear my hair out but hadn't thought about it.
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Is anyone else going to dust/trim or cut during the Summer Solstice? June 21-23rd. I'm aiming for June 21, 2014 4:51 AM MDT. 
Yes, I'm OCD. We'll see if I'm able to wake up and dust, or if I'll 
through the alarm
Yes, I'm OCD. We'll see if I'm able to wake up and dust, or if I'll through the alarm
faithVA
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Is anyone else going to dust/trim or cut during the Summer Solstice? June 21-23rd. I'm aiming for June 21, 2014 4:51 AM MDT.
I will shoot for it. I really want to do it on a Friday (shoot). But I will try to wait until that Saturday.
NappyNelle
Kinky Coily 4A, Fine Strands, WSL
Dusted last night, then saturated my hair in Vatika and hemp seed oils. I'm deep conditioning now.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
My hair is shedding a lot, but I don't see any broken strands so I guess I'm ok... I won't be able to really check my ends until I get my hair blown out. My new goal is to have thick ends and a big sexy bun. Length doesn't matter anymore. Im 4b with lots of shrinkage so my length never shows anyway...
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I needed a trim yesterday, but I didn't have time so I will get a trim next blowout in August. Im trying to slowly trim away my color damaged hair/breakage
curlyTisME
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I need a trim! Getting one this week sometime.
lamaria211
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My ends are good not great but I'm not planning on trimming for another 4-5 months. I trim to much so I'm trying to cut down to 3-4 times a year
krissyc39
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What do you do to stretch your hair? My little sis is 4b and I've been stretching her hair with the banding method but I'm having a hard time balancing between deep conditioning (which means soaking wet hair) and having enough time for stretching.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I keep my hair in individual braids/plaits. I do between 10-15 braids and I wash, codition and everything in the braids. I unravel the braids one at a time to detangle and moisturize every few weeks
spellinto
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Ok. I have a staple moisturizer but I tried switching up leave ins on my ends. So far I've used plain water (worst choice because it made my ends super damp & prone to breakage) and a light moisturizing spray so far. The spray did not work well on it's own until I sealed with oil, which makes me think that the oil is doing most of the work. I've tried using a protein leave in in the past, but my ends felt crunchy afterwards.
Overall, my ends are still chipping off in tiny amounts and splitting, so maybe my leave in isn't the problem. Planning on purchasing a new protein conditioner next. Maybe the redken extreme mask can help me out.
Overall, my ends are still chipping off in tiny amounts and splitting, so maybe my leave in isn't the problem. Planning on purchasing a new protein conditioner next. Maybe the redken extreme mask can help me out.
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
Moisturized and sealed tonight! My ends need some TLC only scissors can provide. Sigh!
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
I dusted my ends earlier this morning. Gotta have luscious and decadent ends, 
I'll heavily M&S them this evening when I'm in for the day. This Summa' I'll be keeping my hair up for the most part; to keep hair off my neck while it's hot outside 
, and of course to maximize retention.
I'll heavily M&S them this evening when I'm in for the day. This Summa' I'll be keeping my hair up for the most part; to keep hair off my neck while it's hot outside , and of course to maximize retention.
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
My ends are acting out. They're so frizzy and dry that it making me think I need a deep stylist trim! *cries*
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I moisturized with aloe vera juice and a few drops of hello hydration, sealed with evoo and did a full head baggy overnight. My ends feel great! I will alternate aloe juice with aphogee green tea spray to keep a good moisture/protein balance
butter_pecan
Well-Known Member
This is a great idea! I'm gonna do this tonight.
Lanea87
Natural Gang Gang Gang
1. I am natural, since May 2013
2. Current Hair Length is pictured above.
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends- No not at the moment, I literally got my hair cut today so they are fresh. I just wanna keep it that way.
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends.
M&S, dust or trim more often, and weekly DCs.
2. Current Hair Length is pictured above.
3. Any issue(s) you are having with your ends- No not at the moment, I literally got my hair cut today so they are fresh. I just wanna keep it that way.
5. What you are going to try to get those healthy ends.
M&S, dust or trim more often, and weekly DCs.
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