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ChrsLvsBks - Comparison Pictures - Page 43
by ChrsLvsBks 13th November 2009, 9:42 pm
Hi all, I am glad to finally have found ways to properly care for my curly hair. I have been natural for nearly nine years. I started because I was putting perms in my hair about every six months. I then decided I could forego the relaxer permanently, 
. I would wear twists, braids, buns and twist and braid outs. I had no idea how to properly care for my hair. I would wash my hair every two weeks followed by conditioner, and I used Isoplus on my hair and scalp.
About three or so years ago, I discovered the flat iron. I would then flat iron my hair after blow drying it. My hair was still mainly worn in protective styles because flat iron styles needed touching up, and I did not like doing my hair.
In June, I found a website mentioning washing hair with conditioner. I did that for a while while searching the Internet for more sites geared for naturally curly gals. I finally found a few sites and spent a lot of time reading and researching products.
I now love doing my hair. I love trying new products and love experimenting with hairstyles.
The best thing about being natural is the versatility. I get compliments on my hair often
--it's a great feeling.
Flat ironed hair in February 2009 (37th Birthday Hair)
Co-wash with coconut oil July 2009
Haircut (did it myself) in September 2009 (Afroveda curly pudding and whipped gelly)
. I would wear twists, braids, buns and twist and braid outs. I had no idea how to properly care for my hair. I would wash my hair every two weeks followed by conditioner, and I used Isoplus on my hair and scalp.About three or so years ago, I discovered the flat iron. I would then flat iron my hair after blow drying it. My hair was still mainly worn in protective styles because flat iron styles needed touching up, and I did not like doing my hair.
In June, I found a website mentioning washing hair with conditioner. I did that for a while while searching the Internet for more sites geared for naturally curly gals. I finally found a few sites and spent a lot of time reading and researching products.
I now love doing my hair. I love trying new products and love experimenting with hairstyles.
The best thing about being natural is the versatility. I get compliments on my hair often
--it's a great feeling.Flat ironed hair in February 2009 (37th Birthday Hair)
Co-wash with coconut oil July 2009
Haircut (did it myself) in September 2009 (Afroveda curly pudding and whipped gelly)
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by crvng4mr 13th November 2009, 9:50 pm
Beautiful Hair! You look so much younger than 37.....such a youthful face.
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by ChrsLvsBks 13th November 2009, 9:56 pm
Ayasha, thanks for the compliments. I love being asked for my identification when at bars and restaurants especially since my younger husband is rarely asked 
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by nmoultry 13th November 2009, 10:02 pm
Love the hair Diva!!
What is the consistency of the whipped gelly?
What is the consistency of the whipped gelly?
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AfroVeda PUR Whipped Gelly
by ChrsLvsBks 13th November 2009, 10:18 pm
The consistency is gel-like. The ingredients are aloe vera whole leaf gel, coconut oil, almond oil, herbal oil complex and vanilla essential oil. The scent is light and reminds me of pound cake batter.
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by nmoultry 13th November 2009, 10:22 pm
LOL, you had to say pound cake huh. I love to bake and I will bake a cake just to have that smell in my house...
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by jamaicacurl 13th November 2009, 11:11 pm
Your hair looks great!
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by curly+kinky+fierce 14th November 2009, 9:40 pm
ChrsLvsBks wrote:The consistency is gel-like. The ingredients are aloe vera whole leaf gel, coconut oil, almond oil, herbal oil complex and vanilla essential oil. The scent is light and reminds me of pound cake batter.
mmmmmm another products! lol...ur hair looks gorgeous!
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by Blackbeauty 14th November 2009, 10:13 pm
Your hair is GORGEOUS 
!!!
I have a bunch of questions, Ive been an afroveda lurker for some time now & just reccently bought the sample set but that doesnt include the gelly some im thinking of purchasing it.
How did you like Afroveda Pur Gelly? Does it have a nice hold? Do you use it for twists or wash & go's? Do you use the curly pudding as a leave-in? How do you layer it?
!!! I have a bunch of questions, Ive been an afroveda lurker for some time now & just reccently bought the sample set but that doesnt include the gelly some im thinking of purchasing it.
How did you like Afroveda Pur Gelly? Does it have a nice hold? Do you use it for twists or wash & go's? Do you use the curly pudding as a leave-in? How do you layer it?
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Thanks & Afroveda
by ChrsLvsBks 16th November 2009, 12:51 pm
Thanks everyone for the hair compliments.
I like the Afroveda Pur Gelly. It's hold is light. I could use it without another gel if I was to wear my hair all back or in a half up/half down do otherwise I need a more firm hold gel ontop. I would use it for wash and go's this summer. As for the curly custard, I would layer it over a LI followed by the curly gelly and Eco styler clear gel. I loved the results.
Second day hair with Afroveda, I managed to get three day hair with it
I like the Afroveda Pur Gelly. It's hold is light. I could use it without another gel if I was to wear my hair all back or in a half up/half down do otherwise I need a more firm hold gel ontop. I would use it for wash and go's this summer. As for the curly custard, I would layer it over a LI followed by the curly gelly and Eco styler clear gel. I loved the results.
Second day hair with Afroveda, I managed to get three day hair with it
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by rebelrocks 16th November 2009, 1:05 pm
mmm this gelly sounds amazing! The PJ in me says I must buy!
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This Weekend
by ChrsLvsBks 16th November 2009, 10:12 pm
Saturday I did a lot with my hair.
-I did a hot oil treatment with a mixture of oils (EVOO, wheat germ, tea tree, jojoba and neem, from what I recall-made mixture a while back). I applied hot Vatika to hair from root to tip. I left it on for
an hour.
-Rinsed with hot water then shamppoed with Dr. Bonner's shikakai soap (diluted with water less than 50/50 mix w/more soap than water). I apply to scalp and massage it in then squeezed soap into length of hair before rinsing. I tried washing hair in four sections. I didn't like it.
-Plopped for more than a couple of hours since we didn't have water for a while.
-Prepared an Ayurvedic treatment with maka (25 g), amla (50 g), brahmi (50 g) and kapoor kalchi (10 g). It was mixed with hot water. The plan was to apply it immediately but no H2O changed the plan.
-Applied the "mud" to my hair in about one inch sections. My hair was still damp.
-Placed a plastic bag over my head to keep mixture moist. I left it on for an hour.
-Rinsed my hair thoroughly for a few minutes.
-Co-washed with Suave Apple a couple of times.
-Applied Giovanni 50-50 Balancing conditioner and Philosophy Shear Splendor conditioner (found in a Marshalls). Left it on for an hour.
-Rinsed with cold water, squeezing hair as I rinsed. Hair felt soft.
-Applied SheaMoisture LI to sectioned hair and twisted. Sealed with KBB's hair cream.
Today I applied MyGel by Joie to my hair, specifically the front and ends. My hair is in a half up half down--secured by a black HairZing. Around 10 this morning, I wet my hands then put some KBB's hair butter in them. I applied it to my hair focusing on the length. I sealed with Africa's
Best Ultimate hair oil.
Below is a picture. Big hair--I love it today
-I did a hot oil treatment with a mixture of oils (EVOO, wheat germ, tea tree, jojoba and neem, from what I recall-made mixture a while back). I applied hot Vatika to hair from root to tip. I left it on for
an hour.
-Rinsed with hot water then shamppoed with Dr. Bonner's shikakai soap (diluted with water less than 50/50 mix w/more soap than water). I apply to scalp and massage it in then squeezed soap into length of hair before rinsing. I tried washing hair in four sections. I didn't like it.
-Plopped for more than a couple of hours since we didn't have water for a while.
-Prepared an Ayurvedic treatment with maka (25 g), amla (50 g), brahmi (50 g) and kapoor kalchi (10 g). It was mixed with hot water. The plan was to apply it immediately but no H2O changed the plan.
-Applied the "mud" to my hair in about one inch sections. My hair was still damp.
-Placed a plastic bag over my head to keep mixture moist. I left it on for an hour.
-Rinsed my hair thoroughly for a few minutes.
-Co-washed with Suave Apple a couple of times.
-Applied Giovanni 50-50 Balancing conditioner and Philosophy Shear Splendor conditioner (found in a Marshalls). Left it on for an hour.
-Rinsed with cold water, squeezing hair as I rinsed. Hair felt soft.
-Applied SheaMoisture LI to sectioned hair and twisted. Sealed with KBB's hair cream.
Today I applied MyGel by Joie to my hair, specifically the front and ends. My hair is in a half up half down--secured by a black HairZing. Around 10 this morning, I wet my hands then put some KBB's hair butter in them. I applied it to my hair focusing on the length. I sealed with Africa's
Best Ultimate hair oil.
Below is a picture. Big hair--I love it today
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by jamaicacurl 16th November 2009, 11:26 pm
Wow that was a lot but your hair looks great! What is this Ayurvedic treatment about? Where do you find these products and what do they do for your hair?
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by Serenity23 16th November 2009, 11:39 pm
I was just about to say you are very creative with all the mixtures. The jelly mixture sounds great. I have yet to be able to do a cute wash n go. Either I'm not using the right products or my texture is just not meant for wash n gos. I love your hair!
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by curly+kinky+fierce 16th November 2009, 11:39 pm
Hotness!
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by Blackbeauty 17th November 2009, 2:24 am
ChrsLvsBks wrote:Thanks everyone for the hair compliments.
I like the Afroveda Pur Gelly. It's hold is light. I could use it without another gel if I was to wear my hair all back or in a half up/half down do otherwise I need a more firm hold gel ontop. I would use it for wash and go's this summer. As for the curly custard, I would layer it over a LI followed by the curly gelly and Eco styler clear gel. I loved the results.
Second day hair with Afroveda, I managed to get three day hair with it
I Will have to try the layering process.I have a sample set of afroveda butters but was completely clueless on when & how to use them. Thanks!!!
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Hair Today November 18
by ChrsLvsBks 18th November 2009, 10:43 am
I am wearing my hair pulled back today. I applied some Darcy's Botanicals transitioning creme to the entire length of my hair and then pulled it up into a pineapple last night. This morning I applied jojoba oil to my entire length after getting out of shower. I was hoping some water from the shower would moisturize it.
I have been lazy overall the last couple of weeks. It takes me a while to get with the time change
.
I have been lazy overall the last couple of weeks. It takes me a while to get with the time change
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Ayurvedic Treatment
by ChrsLvsBks 18th November 2009, 11:27 am
jamaicacurl wrote:Wow that was a lot but your hair looks great! What is this Ayurvedic treatment about? Where do you find these products and what do they do for your hair?
I found out about ayurvedic powders/herbs on nc.com. They have pages of information on the 4A forum. I use the herbs for darkening hair, strengthening, conditioning and hair loss. http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=80336&page=3
I purchase henna, amla, neem and shikakai from local Indian grocers. I purchase other powders--indigo, brahmi, maka, kalpi tone and kapoor kalchi--from ayurnaturalbeauty.com. I ordered from her once, and the shipping was fast. I will order from her again when my supply is gone.
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by Courtie 18th November 2009, 11:52 am
@ChrsLvsBks - Have you tried neem on your face? Have you had good results? I've heard good things. Also, what should I ask for at the Indian grocery? Neem powder?
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by ChrsLvsBks 18th November 2009, 11:59 am
I have tried neem on my face. I have severe adult acne which has flared up over the last month or so. I have not used it in a while. When I did use it, I was also using lemon powder with rose water and multani powder. My skin was fairly clear at the time.
At the Indian grocer, you can ask for the Hesh brand powders. They are typically in the hair care/health section of the store. The term section is used loosely since it is typically on a shelf near food.
At the Indian grocer, you can ask for the Hesh brand powders. They are typically in the hair care/health section of the store. The term section is used loosely since it is typically on a shelf near food.
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by Courtie 18th November 2009, 12:01 pm
Thank you! I will be asking about this when I go to get my henna on Friday.
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by ChrsLvsBks 18th November 2009, 10:27 pm
I am trying the coconut milk treatment BreezyBaby wrote about on her page. I used a whole can of coconut milk. I heated it for too long, much longer than 2-3 minutes. I had to let it cool. I applied it and wrapped hair in plastic bag and wrapped towel around it. The plan is to rinse it out after an hour and a half. I will follow up with a LI and seal with jojoba, EVOO and coconut oil. Depending on hair looks tomorrow, I will do an updo with my Hair Zing.
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by ChrsLvsBks 19th November 2009, 10:42 am
Okay, so here is what I did last night. I kept the coconut milk on my hair for a little over 30 minutes. I rinsed with warm water for a couple of minutes then cool water. I applied Curls hair ecstasy tea conditioner to my hair in small sections and sealed each section with a mixture of castor, EVO and coconut oils. I plaited each section and put on a plastic bag to keep the moisture in.
This morning I undid the plaits (hair was damp), put in about a nickel size of MyJoie hair gel in each half of my hair and brushed through with my denman. I made a side part and put in flower hair accessories.
This morning I undid the plaits (hair was damp), put in about a nickel size of MyJoie hair gel in each half of my hair and brushed through with my denman. I made a side part and put in flower hair accessories.
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by Free2009 19th November 2009, 12:08 pm
so how did the coconut milk do ur hair? how did it make it feel?
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by A85 19th November 2009, 12:39 pm
You know I most def you to put relaxers in my hair twice a year as well ...but did u like the coconut milk? did you feel any difference?
PS I am most def not adjusting to this time change lol I feel sooo lazy when I come home...geesh lol
PS I am most def not adjusting to this time change lol I feel sooo lazy when I come home...geesh lol
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