Shingling Hair

Does anyone know a really good product to use when shingling? Miss Jessie's products seem to be extremely heavy on my hair and I have to co-wash daily. I've also tried Hair Rules and Kinky Curly, I think I'm terrible when it comes to re-wetting the hair to activate the product

I recently tried shingling with Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue, but it left my hair hard and crunchy. So I'd be curious to know some other products that can be used for shingling?

I like to shingle using conditoner. Regular conditioner of my choice, since it is cold outside now, I use a heavier conditioner. Some people like to use conditioner and gel. When I shingle I like to make sure my hair is very wet, then I start the process. I feel that I save a lot of money using regular conditioner. But you can use any product of choice, I just say make sure it is water based. Just my opinion though. HTH!

nmoultry wrote:Does anyone know a really good product to use when shingling? Miss Jessie's products seem to be extremely heavy on my hair and I have to co-wash daily. I've also tried Hair Rules and Kinky Curly, I think I'm terrible when it comes to re-wetting the hair to activate the product

Oh yeah, when I shingle with the conditoner, (my wash n' go) It last me about 7 days. All I do is reactivate the conditoner in the morning by spritzing it with water. When it dries, I do not touch my hair. At night, i sleep put my bonnet on, or sleep on my satin pillow. My hair is very flat in the morning, but I revive the curls in the morning with plain water.

What exactly is shingling? Crazy question, I know!

I was also wondering what is shingling????

Heres a tutorial from miss jessies on shinglin. I dont use thier products though because they include mineral oil and petrolatum. http://missjessies.com/pdf/HowTo-Dominga.pdf

My BF does this method. You don't have to use the hair dryer of course, and my BF actually does it in the shower and lets the water touch her hair again after the process to avoid noodle hair (encourage more of a clumping effect).

anyone get different results using the denman vs fingers?

@mahoganycurly, what would be an example of a conditioner that you use when shingling?

@serenity23, I have the same experience when I use any of MJ products to shingle my hair. I guess it doesn't agree with my hair because it always gets hard and crunchy after a few hours then its done by day 2 and I have to co-wash and do it all over again.

I had great success with Fantasia IC Gel when I used to shingle...just be sure to use a moisturizing leave-in under it. Many people have likened Fantasia to KCCC...give it a try!

ohnatural wrote:@mahoganycurly, what would be an example of a conditioner that you use when shingling?

@serenity23, I have the same experience when I use any of MJ products to shingle my hair. I guess it doesn't agree with my hair because it always gets hard and crunchy after a few hours then its done by day 2 and I have to co-wash and do it all over again.

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I use herbal essence hello hydration, herbal essence totally twisted and even V05!

I tried it with conditioner and some IC gel. I think I wasn't feeling the shape that my hair is. The back is longer than the sides so it was "interesting" to say the least. I tried to pin one side back with a flower and it was just ok. I'm gonna have to keep working on shingling as my hair grows.

Serenity23 wrote:I tried it with conditioner and some IC gel. I think I wasn't feeling the shape that my hair is. The back is longer than the sides so it was "interesting" to say the least. I tried to pin one side back with a flower and it was just ok. I'm gonna have to keep working on shingling as my hair grows.

I bet it was pretty. Did you take pictures?

I also shingle with Fantasia Ic gel..I use it liberally because I
actually want it to be hard. I shingled with conditioner in my hair.
There is no "shingling product" so to speak. You can do it with things
you use already. A gel you like , a moisturizer, or a conditioner. The
key is the process not the product. The raking or brushing through is
what shingles the hair. You have to avoid manipulating it until it's
dry for the best results. I'm going to upload my little shingling video
soon. I'll post here when I do.

Here are some pics in the mean time:

Two different shingling sessions

Even the shingling methode doesn't work on my hair. Even when I use Miss Jessies my hair get's BIG during the day...

I shingled a bit with KCCC and it came out ok...(for what my lazy butt did) and then I changed over to EcoStyler which I like better.
Nice pics AfroButtafly! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

lena73 wrote:I shingled a bit with KCCC and it came out ok...(for what my lazy butt did) and then I changed over to EcoStyler which I like better.
Nice pics AfroButtafly! [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

Thank you sweetie. [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

ok, so what is shingling! I wanna be on this gravy train too!

rebelrocks wrote:ok, so what is shingling! I wanna be on this gravy train too!

I can't explain it, but you watch it on youtube... Than it is visual...

FYI

Mimi wrote:

rebelrocks wrote:ok, so what is shingling! I wanna be on this gravy train too!

I can't explain it, but you watch it on youtube... Than it is visual...

FYI

okie thanks! I will watch when I get home...Youtube is blocked at work [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

You're welcome! I hope you get enough information out of the video's!

Let me know if you tried it and if it worked for you!

I shingle my little sister's hair with Kinky Curly , sit her under the hair dryer for about 15 mins, apply shea butter to keep it soft, and then i sit her back under there. here hair comes out beautiful

MsLizziA wrote:I shingle my little sister's hair with Kinky Curly , sit her under the hair dryer for about 15 mins, apply shea butter to keep it soft, and then i sit her back under there. here hair comes out beautiful

I am curious! Cause it doesn't work for me... Could you place a picture before and after?

Mimi wrote:

MsLizziA wrote:I shingle my little sister's hair with Kinky Curly , sit her under the hair dryer for about 15 mins, apply shea butter to keep it soft, and then i sit her back under there. here hair comes out beautiful

I am curious! Cause it doesn't work for me... Could you place a picture before and after?

I didn't take a picture of it b/c the last time i did it was last month. When i do it again, i will take pics