Random Hair Questions

so... I'm an official Cuirlynikki junkie but some of the blogs I read dont really register with me because Im not aware of some of the terms, processes or "rules" and was hoping that someone could help clarify for me so here goes...

What is an avitar? is it a curly puff (thats my understanding)?

Is it still a protective style if your ends are not tucked under (due to length) but your ends are covered by a satin cap? (My hair is not long enough for buns and tuckin but i individually twist keep hydrated and cover with my satin bonnet and wear cute beanies for a week or two

what are the prefixes and suffixes for protein in hair products? (Cones, mineral oil, parrafins and sulfates are easier to figure out)

When curlies refer to "spritz" are you describing a styling/holding aid or a water+oil+product concoction?

What/where is a good resource for learning how to french braid (some call it conrow... I been trying to learn for 20+ years )?

Im sure I have more but this is all for now

What is an avitar?

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Is it still a protective style if your ends are not tucked under (due to length) but your ends are covered by a satin cap

A protective style is one in which your ends are not exposed.

what are the prefixes and suffixes for protein in hair products?

I usually look for words like amino, collagen, wheat, etc or if the product description mentions strengthening, fortifying, etc

When curlies refer to "spritz" are you describing a styling/holding aid or a water+oil+product concoction?

Usually a combination of water/glycerin/oil/conditioner etc.

What/where is a good resource for learning how to french braid

Youtube would be the best resource.

I concur with everything LaToya has stated!

I know! LaToya is on point!!

thanks ladies... Another question, since we can use a rinse out conditioner as a leave in can we also use it for a dc treatment as well?

A lot of people add honey and/or oils to regular conditioner when using it as a deep conditioner.

Blkbeauty, be careful about leaving rinse out condish in. The manufacturer gave directions for it to be rinsed out for a reason. Now, there are some that can be left in. But, you do that at your own risk. Much of this decision should be based on the ingredients. Some have complained about the hair being hard and sometimes this is the culprit. Personally, I use leave'ins in b/c this is its purpose and wash out the others. When ever you modify the use of a product, do so with caution. Its enough to try and get a handle on being a new curlie without adding to that unnecessarily.

I usually look for words like amino, collagen, wheat, etc or if the product description mentions strengthening, fortifying, etc

I agree with LaToya and would add keratin to the list.

thanks ladies. LOL @ my thoughts of an avitar... Seems like curlies are envious and appreciative of other peoples curly puffs. Seems like I always see comments on those pictures

naturalnolagirl1900 wrote:Blkbeauty, be careful about leaving rinse out condish in. The manufacturer gave directions for it to be rinsed out for a reason. Now, there are some that can be left in. But, you do that at your own risk. Much of this decision should be based on the ingredients. Some have complained about the hair being hard and sometimes this is the culprit. Personally, I use leave'ins in b/c this is its purpose and wash out the others. When ever you modify the use of a product, do so with caution. Its enough to try and get a handle on being a new curlie without adding to that unnecessarily.

I agree!!! Also curlies wonder why they itchy scalps. I believe using rinse out condish as a leave in is the culprit.

blkbeauty2010 wrote:thanks ladies... Another question, since we can use a rinse out conditioner as a leave in can we also use it for a dc treatment as well?

A lot of naturals do use their rinse out conditioners as deep treatments but I'm kinda on the fence about this one. To me a true deep treatment is one that penetrates the hair strand. However, most conditioners such as HE and Suave are just detanglers. They make the hair slippery so that you can comb through it, but other than that they don't do much at all. So I would suggest finding a conditioner that actually says that it's a deep conditioner. Some ladies also use hot oil treatments as their dc using oils that penetrate the hair such as olive and coconut.

Hope this is helpful!

Lynnieluve wrote:

naturalnolagirl1900 wrote:Blkbeauty, be careful about leaving rinse out condish in. The manufacturer gave directions for it to be rinsed out for a reason. Now, there are some that can be left in. But, you do that at your own risk. Much of this decision should be based on the ingredients. Some have complained about the hair being hard and sometimes this is the culprit. Personally, I use leave'ins in b/c this is its purpose and wash out the others. When ever you modify the use of a product, do so with caution. Its enough to try and get a handle on being a new curlie without adding to that unnecessarily.

I agree!!! Also curlies wonder why they itchy scalps. I believe using rinse out condish as a leave in is the culprit.

I agree with this as well...although Suave Tropical coconut condish makes for a perfect wash n go

Is that why I want to peel my scalp off? I am always learning something around here! Thanks!

LaToya28 wrote:

blkbeauty2010 wrote:thanks ladies... Another question, since we can use a rinse out conditioner as a leave in can we also use it for a dc treatment as well?

A lot of naturals do use their rinse out conditioners as deep treatments but I'm kinda on the fence about this one. To me a true deep treatment is one that penetrates the hair strand. However, most conditioners such as HE and Suave are just detanglers. They make the hair slippery so that you can comb through it, but other than that they don't do much at all. So I would suggest finding a conditioner that actually says that it's a deep conditioner. Some ladies also use hot oil treatments as their dc using oils that penetrate the hair such as olive and coconut.

Hope this is helpful!

I agree with what LaToya has said. Some people do use rinse out conditioners as leave-ins and add evoo and other oils. Deep conditioners have more moisturizing ingredients than rinse out conditioners do so I would really look for a true deep conditioner and look at the ingredients.