WANTED: Big SISTER

Give it more time. I'm sure someone will help out. The ladies on here are great. You'll get the right match eventually.

Hi WildOnce....

I will be glad to help, but I have only been natural 100% 6 months. I transitioned for about 5 1/2 months. I think I know some one that can help you. I will PM her and I let you know...once she responds.

Not sure how this Big Sister thing works, but I would think that the person that decides to give you the support, assistance you will need should be someone that's been at this longer than 6 months!!

Check back with you soon!!

KNH

@Wildonce, see I told you someone would come through! Now I'll just have to wait my turn on the post I made too for a big sis. Good luck.

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KinkyNappyHappy wrote:Hi WildOnce....

I will be glad to help, but I have only been natural 100% 6 months. I transitioned for about 5 1/2 months. I think I know some one that can help you. I will PM her and I let you know...once she responds.

KNH

Well 6 months is better than no months like me!! I will take all the support I can get!

Hey WildOnce!!!

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BIG CHOP!!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Please post picture so we can see!!! I looks like you purchased a lot of great products. I have a link on my computer at home with suggested natual hair recipes. If you are intersted. I'll post that for you tonight.

The main thing you should concentrate on right now is maintaining MOISTURE. Take you time and learn your hair. I'm here for you, and please ask any quetions not matter what.

Heck if I don't know the answer (which I might not) there are over 400 ladies here that do!!

Much love sweetie!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] (I'm so excited for you)

Don't forget to post pictures as well as post in the May BC'er thread!!

KNH

Ok here is a pic lol idk how I got it here but here it is[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Your hair is beautiful!!! It looks so soft...is it? So now you need to start thinking about establishing some type of a regiment. Check out the link below..(got this from Dva) Told you I would find some help if we needed it..LOL


http://newlynatural.com/blog/

So if you have any questions, just ask and we will learn together!!

Smooches!!! Congratulations again on the beginning of your natural hair journey..

KNH

Sorry I am late KNH. Busy mom as well........... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Congrats on your BC, WILDONE.
NOW IT IS TIME TO GET THE MOISTURE BACK IN YOUR HAIR!!
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS:
Since you are newly natural, you need to stay away from all sulfates, silicones, petroleum, and mineral oil containing products because these block moisture. You can flirt with them later once your hair has come to the point of optimal moisture. Once that is done, find products that don't contain these ingred.

Next, begin to cowash. Conditioner washing is best when not using those harmful ingredients because it cleans without stripping and adds moisture. AND MOISTURE IS OUR FRIEND!!!

Next, you need to DC weekly and overnight if possible. This is vital for putting moisture back into the hair.

Finally, begin to keep a journal of your routines and what products work and what doesn't. This will eliminate you wondering what you did if it does or doesnt come out right. Or if you want to re-create a look.

HOPE THIS HELPS!!! ANY MORE QUESTIONS LET ME KNOW!!!

Intelligentbeauty wrote:Sorry I am late KNH. Busy mom as well........... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Congrats on your BC, WILDONE.
NOW IT IS TIME TO GET THE MOISTURE BACK IN YOUR HAIR!!
HERE ARE A FEW TIPS:
Since you are newly natural, you need to stay away from all sulfates, silicones, petroleum, and mineral oil containing products because these block moisture. You can flirt with them later once your hair has come to the point of optimal moisture. Once that is done, find products that don't contain these ingred.

Next, begin to cowash. Conditioner washing is best when not using those harmful ingredients because it cleans without stripping and adds moisture. AND MOISTURE IS OUR FRIEND!!!

Next, you need to DC weekly and overnight if possible. This is vital for putting moisture back into the hair.

Finally, begin to keep a journal of your routines and what products work and what doesn't. This will eliminate you wondering what you did if it does or doesnt come out right. Or if you want to re-create a look.

HOPE THIS HELPS!!! ANY MORE QUESTIONS LET ME KNOW!!!

WildOnce

IB is the best....I asked her to be your big sister. She will give you the right information and provided you with all of the knowledge you need for a healthy hair journey.

Thanks IB.....I know she's in good hands now.

Love you both

KNH

Oh WO, you never told DH...... [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

Well you can get your kinky twists, if you think that will make him happy. Just make sure they don't do your edges too tight.

As far as what you use, you seem to be on the right track. Just make sure to measure your hair health by the naked hair (hair without product). You need to get your hair to the level where if you had to leave the house without product, you couldn't tell that you did put product in your hair. That will mean your hair is at it's optimum moisture level and is healthy. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Wildonce I see you are getting the advice/support you were seeking. I guess I need to take the advice I gave you about waiting to get a big sis, because I posted on 5/1 and have had 39 views and no one's responded. Guess I'm on my own. I see you are enjoying your journey!! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Awwww, thank you. I'll def be peeping in here from time to time to see what's new. And I think you posted you'll be atteding the DC meet up right, because you'll be in the area? I"ll definitely be looking forward to meeting you in person...I know we'll all have a good time.

I wont be at the meet up......I will be there the 26th-31st of May and wanna meet with some curlies buuuuuutttttt boo seems to have plans to take me to meet all the family and friends so idk? [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

I got the things I ordered from Butters n Bars...whats with the tiny lil peices of shea butter that wont melt and then look like lil lint balls on my head? lol oh well good thing I did it at night and it will have time to soak in! I also tried the Black Soap Shampoo they make...My hair felt clean but not SQUEAKY! How nice and it suds up like reg shampoo so it satisfied my need for the suds!

Hey there ladies,
I have had party planning on top of my agenda these past couple of days and this week ahead. So won't be around as much. If you need help feel free to use the CURLYFRIENDS thread on the forum. Dva, you know Chrs is awesome. But so is ooop2 and curlychronicles. Don't be afraid to ask direct questions to them. Because I don't know if poeple are really looking at this thread anymore because of the option of asking direct questions to certain people for direct answers. I am also here for you gals. I will be around.
@WO, I am sorry the Mrs Jessie's didn't work out for you, But imo, Ms. Jessie's is overpriced garbage. Sorry, I just feel there are many other quality products out there for more reasonable prices. However, I am glad your BnB came. When you wash your hair, you never want it to feel squeaky clean. That means it is being stripped, like shampoo in sulfates. You want it to be clean but still hold some kind of moisture. The shea butter must be melted in your hands before rubbing on your hair. Don't know if you did that [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] .

@DVA, we discussed about tea rinses. What have you done with that info? Have you used it yet? Do you like it?