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tiashauntee wrote:

Intelligentbeauty wrote:Aww heck. I can't do it yall. I can't pay 30 dollars for some gel. Sad right?
I am going to use my aloe plant with the giovanni products until my product swap gets here this week. If that doesn't work then I will bit the bullet and get it.

Not sad at all - I can't do it either. So I will not be trying that product unless I get a free sample. $30 is a bill!

Lol! Ditto, mine was sent to me. I was eventually going to break down and buy it, when I arrive in ATL but NC.com sent me a free 16oz...I have to say, it is pretty good though. A little goes a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG way. If you use too much it is a mess. You have to play with it. IMO i think it is a pretty good product, once you figure out how to use it, i feel you will get your $30 out of it. It isnt like regular gel...I havent tried the KCKT...now, ppl say that conditioner is good too, but you run through it fast...we will see...but I understand and it is not sad.

BTW, you hair looks fabulous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy!

THANK YOU SO MUCH, MC.
WELL, IF I CAN GET IT THRU A PRODUCT SWAP OR AT A DISCOUNTED PRICE IN A SMALLER JAR, I WILL PAY. BUT A SISTER HAS TO TRY THINGS OUT FIRST............





"One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple."
PSALMS 27:4


GOOD TUESDAY MORNING:

It is a rainy morning for us here in JERZZZZEY..... . Last night we had thunderstorms and heavy rains.
I received some product from a transitioning friend of mine over the weekend. She is branching out into her own hair care line. She wanted me to try her products out and gave me nice normal sized samples. So last night I used her Guave Nectar shampoo and conditioner and decided to do a flat twist out (since I have no gel for the wash n go). So after detangling with the conditioner. I rinsed out and added her whipped shea/mango mix to my hair in sections. I created 6 double strand flat twists then put metal clips on the ends to weigh them down (darn shrinkage ). I thoroughly enjoyed her creations. As I was sectioning and twisting, my hair was so easy, soft, tangle free, and smelled delicious. My first flat twist results were really nice. My hair was supple, shinier, and well defined. I also want to add that it took me all of 1/2 hour to do the flat twists . I just love natural hair!!! I forgot to take pics of my flat twists, but I will take pics of my twist outs today and post them. The process was hassle free and tangled free. I have not had much issues with tangles since my BC. I LOVE THAT!!!. I do have to be more careful with my back curls though. Because they are so tight and defined I have to really remind myself to take my time and catch the hair at the end of the curls to unravel the curl. BUT I SO LOVE IT!!! I can tell I am going to have alot of fun with this new hair of mine........... .

PICS TO FOLLOW LATER THIS AFTERNOON.
HAVE A TERRIFIC TUESDAY DOLLS!!!!

Congrats on your wash n go success! I tried a wash n go a few times after I BCd and they looked awful. My hair was just too dry. Didn't matter what I used (product or technique). I waited two months before trying again. So kudos to you for sticking with it and not giving up.

If you buy the KCCC from Whole Foods and it doesn't work for you or you just don't like it for whatever reason, you can return it. Same with the EO (which I wouldn't recommend, by the way). Whole Foods has a very generous return policy; even on food items.

Love your avatar. And congrats again on your BC. I can't believe it's been 21 days already!!!

IB-You Hair looks great....and I love the new Avatar!!!

I understand about the KCCC....$30 is a lot. I do have some, and the first time I used it I used too much and I wasn't at all happy with the product . I tried again this weekend layering with Knot Today-my FAVORITE leave in, and I was soooooo happy with the results. Small amounts is the key. I never get day 2 hair with a wash n go but i did with KCCC....spritz with water and I was good to go. I also like the ecostyler gel, and it's much cheaper.

Welcome Back TJ....

traveljunkie08 wrote:Congrats on your wash n go success! I tried a wash n go a few times after I BCd and they looked awful. My hair was just too dry. Didn't matter what I used (product or technique). I waited two months before trying again. So kudos to you for sticking with it and not giving up.

If you buy the KCCC from Whole Foods and it doesn't work for you or you just don't like it for whatever reason, you can return it. Same with the EO (which I wouldn't recommend, by the way). Whole Foods has a very generous return policy; even on food items.

Love your avatar. And congrats again on your BC. I can't believe it's been 21 days already!!!

OK, I didn't know about the return policy at Whole foods. Well I found some recipes I want to try and also may be getting it thru a product swap, so we will see.

Thank you for your compliments I can't believe it has been 21 days either. Time fllies when you are trying to figure stuff out (and have fun)

Courtney wrote:IB-You Hair looks great....and I love the new Avatar!!!

I understand about the KCCC....$30 is a lot. I do have some, and the first time I used it I used too much and I wasn't at all happy with the product . I tried again this weekend layering with Knot Today-my FAVORITE leave in, and I was soooooo happy with the results. Small amounts is the key. I never get day 2 hair with a wash n go but i did with KCCC....spritz with water and I was good to go. I also like the ecostyler gel, and it's much cheaper.

Welcome Back TJ....

Thanks Courtney . I heard so much about this ecostyler too. But believe it or not, I haven't been able to find it. Anywho, I have some plans for gels and puddings so we will see how that goes. I would love to see at least one pic of your wash n gos, lady. Please be so kind as to honor my thread with at least one really good pic of that hair of yours. THANKS IN ADVANCE

Good Morning, IB

So you did a flat twist-out - can't wait to see the pics... I'm so happy for you.

I cant wait to see the results of the flat twist out too. I have been thinking about trying it. I need to work on my two strand flat twisting skills.

HERE ARE MY PICS:







So end up at Vitamin Shoppe today because I was online last night at work and saw a few things that I needed on sale. AO products were on sale for ........$7.34 . Yes, so I got 2 bottles of AO HSR condish. I also needed EVCO, which was a whopping 8 bucks Garden of life brand (steal from 12-13 bucks) and Aloe vera gel which was about 5 bucks lily of the desert brand. I found out that whatever sale you see on Vitamin Shoppe online, if you print it out and bring it to the actual store they will match the price.........YIPPEEEE!!!!

OK I AM OFF TO REBRAID AND GO TO BED FOR WORK TONIGHT. I AM HOPING MY HAIR WILL SWELL INTO BIG HAIR AS THE DAYS GO ON.
I WILL CATCH UP ON EVERYONE ELSE'S THREAD TONIGHT. LATER DOLLS!!!!!

Love the flat twist out!!!
I need to try them, but I'm not wanting to deal with the learning curve....
Any secrets to your success?
Do you start at the front or at the back?
Yes, I will post pics of my wash n go

IB, I want you to try nmoultry's rollerse. I think that would look so cute on you.

tiashauntee wrote:IB, I want you to try nmoultry's rollerse. I think that would look so cute on you.

I AGREE!! that flat twist out looks lovely! Go head now!

sweetdrk1 wrote:

tiashauntee wrote:IB, I want you to try nmoultry's rollerse. I think that would look so cute on you.

I AGREE!! that flat twist out looks lovely! Go head now!

wow...i just saw my typo. I think I really need to get my eyes checked now, LOL. Letters are starting to blur together

Ok dolls, so I am suppose to be sleeping right?
But I just got my first "natural makes me feel sexy" feeling..... . You know when you go to wash or do something to your hair but you start playing with it first. Well in that play, IT HAPPENED..........HERE ARE PICS (don't laugh at me) BUT THIS IS ME IN THE RAW (no makeup or accessories, just me and my hair)







OK I REALLY NEED TO SLEEP NOW . I WILL HOLLA BACK AT ALL THE RESPONSES ON MY THREAD AS WELL AS CHECK OUT EVERYONE ELSE'S THREAD LATER.

Alright now!!!! Work it!! there is nothing like feeling sexy!!! NO THING!!!

Love the twistout and the pictures! You better WORK!

Go head and get your sexy on! I love the flat twist out too

great pics IB. you had a lot of hair after your big chop and it seems to be growing already! I noticed the talk about kccc. i wanted to add that whole foods by my house also sells a smaller jar for $16.

Cute flat twist out!! You were working it in those last pics!

Man, you are GLOWING in those pics girlie!!! And you hair looks so big!!!!!!

HEY HEY HEY SIS!!! I finally got caught up. I missed a lot. I love your hair. No matter the style. Sometimes I don't mind the shrinkage. I like people to be fooled by what they see. I need you to come and tutor me in flat twisting. I am so Learning disabled. How in the world can I do a french braid (not good at it but I can do them) and not do a flat twist.

Anyways. I been missing you.

Smooches.

Wowee!! I can't wait to see what you do with your hair as it grows out. You look great with all of the styles!!! I agree with MC...work it, work it!! (uh oh-Detroit style)

I told you, I miss one morning and I miss a lot! LOL

Courtney wrote:Love the flat twist out!!!
I need to try them, but I'm not wanting to deal with the learning curve....
Any secrets to your success?
Do you start at the front or at the back?
Yes, I will post pics of my wash n go

Thanks Courtney . I do it in 6 double strand flat twists from front to back, like cornrows.
Can't wait to see pics

tiashauntee wrote:IB, I want you to try nmoultry's rollerse. I think that would look so cute on you.

sweetdrk1 wrote:

tiashauntee wrote:IB, I want you to try nmoultry's rollerse. I think that would look so cute on you.

I AGREE!! that flat twist out looks lovely! Go head now!

Yes ladies, that is on my hair agenda next, then the braid out, then the wash n go again, then the flat twists another way.................

sweetdrk1 wrote:Alright now!!!! Work it!! there is nothing like feeling sexy!!! NO THING!!!

MahoganyCurls wrote:Love the twistout and the pictures! You better WORK!

bholmes87 wrote:Go head and get your sexy on! I love the flat twist out too

Thanks ladies.

poeticlyspkng wrote:great pics IB. you had a lot of hair after your big chop and it seems to be growing already! I noticed the talk about kccc. i wanted to add that whole foods by my house also sells a smaller jar for $16.

Thanks Poeticlyyspkng.
Yes, I heard it comes in a smaller jar but the whole foods by me doesn't have that size. Only the large $30 size. I should call the management over there and find out why.

Lynnieluve wrote:Cute flat twist out!! You were working it in those last pics!

CurlieCutes1121 wrote:Man, you are GLOWING in those pics girlie!!! And you hair looks so big!!!!!!

Thanks ladies.

SheeTacular_Napps wrote:HEY HEY HEY SIS!!! I finally got caught up. I missed a lot. I love your hair. No matter the style. Sometimes I don't mind the shrinkage. I like people to be fooled by what they see. I need you to come and tutor me in flat twisting. I am so Learning disabled. How in the world can I do a french braid (not good at it but I can do them) and not do a flat twist.

Anyways. I been missing you.

Smooches.

Yes Shee, I get a kick out of people being fooled too. I came to work last night and people were amazed to see my hair grew (I was wearing the wash n go prior to this style)............ .

KeishaMac wrote:Wowee!! I can't wait to see what you do with your hair as it grows out. You look great with all of the styles!!! I agree with MC...work it, work it!! (uh oh-Detroit style)

I told you, I miss one morning and I miss a lot! LOL

Thanks KMac. I am just begining to really have some fun.............

IB, you look FAB!!! I got the flat twist vibe too ... I just did mine in 5. They are horrendous b/c I don't really know how to properly do them, but I figure my hair will bend/curl as long as it's in some-kinda-flat-twist, lol. I'll make sure to post pics of mine en la manana.

Did you do yours on dry hair?

jcanalena79 wrote:IB, you look FAB!!! I got the flat twist vibe too ... I just did mine in 5. They are horrendous b/c I don't really know how to properly do them, but I figure my hair will bend/curl as long as it's in some-kinda-flat-twist, lol. I'll make sure to post pics of mine en la manana.

Did you do yours on dry hair?

Thanks JC .
I did mine on wet hair. Can't wait to see your pics

The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.
PSALMS 53:1


Good Wednesday morn:

So I was checking out the articels and info on CN's home page yesterday and came across a youtube video of SKEETA doing a fake-out hair cut. I thought it was interesting because I actually considered doing this on my next wash n go, if I couldn't find the right gel for blending my curl patterns. It is cute and doesn't seem to take alot of time to do.

My hair 2nd day hair from the double strand flat twist out is still soft and bigger. However, it is a little frizzy, my ends seem to be a little dry and a little loss of curl definition in the front and crown resulted. Before sleeping on it yesterday, I sprayed slightly with aloevera gel/ peppermint tea/ grapseed oil mix spritz. Then I retwisted in the same 6 sections and unraveled with avocado oil.
I believe to get really nice 3rd day hair, I will have to use my spritz mix then reapply my friend's whipped shea/mango mix for moisture to the sections prior to retwisting. Hopefully, this will work. It not I have a homemade curly pudding I am itching to try for expected results of softness, frizz free and defining curls. I want this hairstyle to last until Friday (spa night). Then I have a nice treatment in store (involving indian powder and a deep moisturizing overnight conditioner mix, of course ).

I did recieve compliments and questions on today's big hair from my coworkers asking how I got my hair this way

Since I was getting a couple questions about how I twist and what they look like, I WILL POST A PIC OF MY TWISTED HAIR LATER.
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY DOLLS!!!!!