Morenita
Well-Known Member
I did a few searches, but I still haven't really found what I'm looking for so I'll just create a new post
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Ok, soooo I know that cones create a vicious cycle. They block out moisture, coat your hair, requiring you to use sulfates to get them off, which in turn dry out your hair again. However, my question is if you're trying to stay cone-free, or at least limit the use of cones, what are the alternatives for providing slip?
I'm 7 months into my transition, with about 6 inches of NG. I've been using cones for as long as I can remember. When I was fully relaxed I used to swear by some Silk Therapy Recently though I have been re-considering my use of cones and searching for a cone-free regimen that could work for me. Two of the most important things for me at this time however are ease in detangling, and moisture. I'm afraid that cones will give me the detangling properties that I require, but will cause my hair to be more moisture deficient in the long run
So here's my story: Two days ago I clarified with Neutrogena Anti-Residue, applied Kenra MC, detangled thorougly, and baggied my head overnight (cone-free). Almost 24 hours later when I washed my hair out in the shower, it felt like straw erplexed. I wouldn't have dared to try and comb it. It was extremely tangled and I would have lost a lot of hair in the process with it in that state. Soooo, I re-conditioned my hair for a couple of hours with Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner I rinsed it out in the shower and my hair felt like a dream, as usual when I use cones. I blotted it so it wasn't dripping wet and then said "fit", I'll just use some Lacio Lacio on the relaxed parts too while I'm at it I applied a cone-free moisturizer, a little of that Luster's Pink spray stuff (trying to use up some stuff) bunned it up while damp and went to sleep.
Today my hair is very soft and smooth, just the way I like it, but I'm not sure how long it will stay moisturized at this point. So I guess my question is should I even bother trying to go cone-free at this time? How many naturals and/or transitioners out there use or don't use cones? Do you think I'll ever be able to go cone-free? What are some natural, moisturizing detanglers out there? I've seen a few products that look good in theory, but I want some personal experiences if possible. I was looking at the Hamadi line, as well as the Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana D/C and the John Masters Lavender and Avocado just to name a few deep conditioners, which is my main focus. I'm definitely having a hard time trying to find products that are both paraben free, and without cones..
~TIA!
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Ok, soooo I know that cones create a vicious cycle. They block out moisture, coat your hair, requiring you to use sulfates to get them off, which in turn dry out your hair again. However, my question is if you're trying to stay cone-free, or at least limit the use of cones, what are the alternatives for providing slip?
I'm 7 months into my transition, with about 6 inches of NG. I've been using cones for as long as I can remember. When I was fully relaxed I used to swear by some Silk Therapy Recently though I have been re-considering my use of cones and searching for a cone-free regimen that could work for me. Two of the most important things for me at this time however are ease in detangling, and moisture. I'm afraid that cones will give me the detangling properties that I require, but will cause my hair to be more moisture deficient in the long run
So here's my story: Two days ago I clarified with Neutrogena Anti-Residue, applied Kenra MC, detangled thorougly, and baggied my head overnight (cone-free). Almost 24 hours later when I washed my hair out in the shower, it felt like straw erplexed. I wouldn't have dared to try and comb it. It was extremely tangled and I would have lost a lot of hair in the process with it in that state. Soooo, I re-conditioned my hair for a couple of hours with Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner I rinsed it out in the shower and my hair felt like a dream, as usual when I use cones. I blotted it so it wasn't dripping wet and then said "fit", I'll just use some Lacio Lacio on the relaxed parts too while I'm at it I applied a cone-free moisturizer, a little of that Luster's Pink spray stuff (trying to use up some stuff) bunned it up while damp and went to sleep.
Today my hair is very soft and smooth, just the way I like it, but I'm not sure how long it will stay moisturized at this point. So I guess my question is should I even bother trying to go cone-free at this time? How many naturals and/or transitioners out there use or don't use cones? Do you think I'll ever be able to go cone-free? What are some natural, moisturizing detanglers out there? I've seen a few products that look good in theory, but I want some personal experiences if possible. I was looking at the Hamadi line, as well as the Curl Junkie Hibiscus and Banana D/C and the John Masters Lavender and Avocado just to name a few deep conditioners, which is my main focus. I'm definitely having a hard time trying to find products that are both paraben free, and without cones..
~TIA!
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