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Post by traveljunkie08 24th December 2009, 3:17 pm

Intelligentbeauty wrote:Hello there, welcome to the challenge. I am glad you decided to finally join in. Your wash-n-go is what I long for once I BC. And the frames on those glass are hot, knock-offs or not....lol

Thanks!!! I'm glad I can finally do a decent wash n go. I tried right after my BC and No. My hair was so dry that no amount of product would give me good results. I tried again about a month ago with gel and No. It took FOREVER for my hair to dry and it was so hard and crunchy. I think I finally got it right this time. dance
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Post by traveljunkie08 24th December 2009, 7:32 pm

So, last night, I tried the Brahmi powder I purchased at the Global Foods Market. I mixed it with water. I didn't want to mix it with anything else because I wanted to see if it'd have an effect on its own. I left it in for 15-20 minutes. After I rinsed, I co-washed with Giovanni SAS and detangled with HE TT. This is how it looked:

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It didn't look or feel any different than it normally does. I applied a little Darcy's Botanicals Pumpkin Conditioner as a leave-in. I spent the next two hours doing coils. I used Eco Styler Olive Oil Gel mixed with Qhemet's Burdock Root Butter Cream to coil.

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My hair is much looser at the top, so it barely coiled. This morning, I smoothed KBB Hair Butter over them, then put on a beanie to head out and do some last minute Christmas shopping.

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As I mentioned before, I probably won't use the brahmi again or do coils again. I'm realizing that when it comes to my hair, the simpler my routine the better. I don't want to mix things. I don't want to spend two hours doing my hair. I don't want to have anything "sit" on my hair for more than 15 minutes. I don't want to get in and out of the shower. So, I'm going to try to keep it simple.


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Post by Lynnieluve 24th December 2009, 8:24 pm

I love your hair. The coils turned out really good! I like it. My hair in the top is looser too.

I feel you on the simple routine. Usually when I deep condition, I rinse my hair out in the sink because I dont want to get back in the shower. I rather pre poo because I can do that overnight while I'm sleep. I know I wont be able to do that when my hair gets longer. I want to try henna but it looks too messy and I dont have 4 hours to sit around with that stuff on my hair. I cant wait to see the coil out.
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Post by traveljunkie08 24th December 2009, 8:35 pm

Thanks! I'm going to keep them for as long as I can before doing a coil out.

Yeah, I want to henna too, but I probably won't. I'm pretty much a DIYer and have been all my life when it comes to my hair (with few exceptions), but if I could, I'd go to a salon to have henna or some of these other treatments done.
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Post by Juices-n-Berries 25th December 2009, 1:54 am

traveljunkie08 wrote:Thanks! I'm going to keep them for as long as I can before doing a coil out.

Yeah, I want to henna too, but I probably won't. I'm pretty much a DIYer and have been all my life when it comes to my hair (with few exceptions), but if I could, I'd go to a salon to have henna or some of these other treatments done.

I'm with ya'll. There's only so much I'm willing to do at home. That henna seems like tooooo much trouble. But I do plan on coloring my hair.
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Post by Juices-n-Berries 25th December 2009, 1:55 am

at the salon that is...
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Post by sweetdrk1 25th December 2009, 2:19 am

your coils are beautiful!!!!
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Post by traveljunkie08 25th December 2009, 10:54 pm

sweetdrk1 wrote:your coils are beautiful!!!!

Thanks!


Well, I didn't do anything with my hair today. Just wore a beanie again and went to hang out with the fam. I ate a lot and laughed a lot. Hope you all had as good of a Christmas as I did. santa
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Post by Intelligentbeauty 27th December 2009, 2:49 am

I must say you have defintely mastered your hair, DIYer. It looks FABULOUS!!!!

And you can do henna, believe me, it is not hard and you know my history...lol. You mix and apply with gloves in shower (not worrying about the mess), saran wrap, plastic cap, rinse off body and wait. Sleep overnight in it, watch a movie, cook, etc. Sometimes I even go under the dryer the last 1/2 hour. Then get gloves and rinse out well. DC well and rinse. Then syle as normal. Not hard, YOU CAN DO IT!!!!! **traveljunkie08** - Page 2 Icon_biggrin I use to do it every 2 weeks.
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Post by traveljunkie08 27th December 2009, 3:47 pm

@Intelligentbeauty: Thanks! I dunno. Maybe I'll try it in the spring or something. Right now, I kinda want to take a break from doing my hair and when I do it, I want it to be simple. I've done nothing with it since I did the coils on Wednesday, and I'm trying to get a couple more days from them before I wash my hair.
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Post by HumanNature 27th December 2009, 4:02 pm

AWESOME WIN curly diva! **traveljunkie08** - Page 2 Icon_bounce I love your coils. Your hair is looking real nice.
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Post by traveljunkie08 27th December 2009, 4:11 pm

HumanNature wrote:AWESOME WIN curly diva! **traveljunkie08** - Page 2 Icon_bounce I love your coils. Your hair is looking real nice.

Thanks!!! I was so surprised.
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Post by truet 27th December 2009, 4:30 pm

Congrats on the win.
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Post by sweetdrk1 27th December 2009, 8:31 pm

Congrats on your win!!!
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Post by Corygentri 27th December 2009, 9:39 pm

Congrats and lookin' good soror! Love the coils - they really look good on you! The wash n go (my staple) is cute too. I'm trying to give it up while it is cold. Henna is a must have for me now - it covers my gray LOL! If you feel like experimenting let me know - I'm off till 1/6 and I will help you! Its not hard!!
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Post by traveljunkie08 27th December 2009, 9:49 pm

Thanks Truet & Sweet!!!

@Cory: Thanks! I think I'll experiment in the spring. I went to the Global Foods Market in Kirkwood, and I saw Karishma (sp?) henna for $1.99 a bag. Maybe you'll be off for spring break by then and can help me. Smile
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Post by dajewel 27th December 2009, 10:13 pm

congrats on your win!
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Post by traveljunkie08 27th December 2009, 10:16 pm

Well, today is day four of wearing coils. They're a little fuzzy, but have held up pretty well.

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I'm going to see if I can get another two days out of them before re-styling. I've enjoyed having a break from doing my hair!

Today I started working out again. I'm doing ChaLEAN Extreme. I did the workout before but I didn't think I was getting results...until I stopped doing it. I'm going to do ChaLEAN Extreme AND TurboJam (my all time favorite workout) AND Cardio Boxing on the Wii.
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Post by Corygentri 27th December 2009, 10:22 pm

ok - we'll get together spring break. Karishma was the one I used. I got 4 applications out of that one bag.

Also - Target has the giovanni gift sets (sham/condish) on sale for 5.88 for both full size bottles. I got the Tea tree to try and I may go back for the smooth as silk.
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Post by traveljunkie08 27th December 2009, 10:22 pm

Thanks dajewel!!!
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Post by Freestyles 27th December 2009, 10:59 pm

Congrats on your win! Your day four coils are still beautiful! Way to go by starting your workouts again! I need to do the same...

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Post by LilMsPuddles 27th December 2009, 11:07 pm

Congrats on the win!
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Post by adiaha 27th December 2009, 11:19 pm

Congrats on your win. I just got a Wii for Christmas and Im loving it. I keep hearing that the Wii fit wasnt a good source of exercise but Im sure sore.

I'm loving your coils. You can definitely wear them for a few more days.
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Post by Lynnieluve 28th December 2009, 1:01 am

Congratulations the win! Your coils look good for day 4. What did you use to do them?
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Post by ChrsLvsBks 28th December 2009, 2:10 am

Wow, I have missed a lot. I am sorry you didn't notice any difference with brahmi. I can honestly say I notice a difference in the amount of shedding. No difference with a mixture of brahmi and other powders.

Your coils look great!
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