ChrsLvsBks - Comparison Pictures - Page 43

awww gizmo!!

Gizmo is so cute!! I like his little beard.

Crys,

thank you for that response to my hard hair issue. I think you are right. Should I stop using the SAS all together?

awww lol @ braiding Gizmo's hair

i've been gone for a while, but i see you're twists are out now &&& the hair is looking just as beautiful as ever! Do you find that flaxseed gel works better than your aloe vera gel?...or do you use both for different reasons?

sweetdrk1 wrote:Crys,

thank you for that response to my hard hair issue. I think you are right. Should I stop using the SAS all together?

No, I would suggest using it less frequently or mixing it with a moisturizing conditioner. I try to incorporate some protein every week.

You could also do an elasticity test with either shed hairs or hairs plucked from the root. Wet the hair and pull it. If it breaks quickly, you need moisture. If it stretches for a while before breaking, up your protein. If it makes a snap sound, your hair is in perfect balance-keep doing what you are doing.

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Picture of my shih tzu, Gizmo, and me today -- HIWIP (hair is work in progress)

Awww How cute Gizmo is!...I love Shih tzus! I grew up with one for 12 years her name was Snuggles. You hair is soooo thick! Geesh!..I got some work to do!

Gizmo!!!!

Kea::curls wrote:awww lol @ braiding Gizmo's hair

i've been gone for a while, but i see you're twists are out now &&& the hair is looking just as beautiful as ever! Do you find that flaxseed gel works better than your aloe vera gel?...or do you use both for different reasons?

Flax seed gel has more hold than aloe vera gel. It is a good cheap natural gel that I plan to use for my WnGs when in warm weather.

I use aloe vera gel now for moisture. It is great mixed with a thinned out version of one of my cheapie conditioners. I have used it to slick down my hair but it didn't work wonders on my resistant hair.

You're so my hair idol!

Love the last pic! Your hair looks so big and bodacious!!

ChrsLvsBks wrote:
I had a Freestyles (Reese) moment on Saturday. Enjoy!

Love the hair and I got a shout out too! Ha! Ha!


---Reese

Great pics Chrs!!!

love the photo shoot!! That hair of yours is amazing!!

Never heard of the Kalpi Tone...what are it's benefits? Any suggestions for Amla and Brahmi? I recently purchased them and don't know what to do with them. Help!

---Reese

I see those thick braids in the pic with Gizmo... You can't hide them.

Uumm where can I buy your hair? I would like a wig with your hair! Did I say I would like your hair. . . Shoot, I really want your hair. Ok I'll stop jocking

ChrsLvsBks wrote:Saturday, I did the following.

-Created a paste with kalpi tone, strong fenugreek and green teas, anoop oil and coconut oil

-Applied DB's deep moisture mask (see frizz gone)
-DC'ed with heat for an hour
-Rinsed with cold strong tea (same as one used to mix kalpi tone) and applied DB's hair milk and Afroveda's hibiscus hair oil
-Created four twists and air dried
-Finished look with DB's vanilla styling creme and Abba curl activator spray for sheen

Beautiful as always!
Can you tell me what the benefits are of those products you used to make the paste? I went to an Indian grocery store the other day when I was in FL and saw some of the Ayurvedic (sp) powders but didn't get any because they all seemed to be for cleansing the scalp....I'm still needing a tutorial for these powders lol!

Also, what does DB stand for?

Thanks girl! I always look forward to seeing what you do to your hair! It's gorgeous!

Great Hair Chrs!!! Its Gorgeous. You are my hair inspiration. Glad to call u my "Big Sis". I guess all the hair knowlegde comes with time and experience.

Thanks for the info! I did read the back of the boxes but I think I got overwhelmed and just didn't know which one(s) to try. Seems like overall they help strengthen the hair, help with growth and cleansing the scalp. All great things

[quote="ChrsLvsBks"]Thank you for the beautiful comments. I love visiting each of your pages. You all inspire me in one way or another. Many times you hear women not being able to uplift each other. I am glad to be a part of a forum of women who are here to help and encourage one another. If you have not heard it today, you are BEAUTIFUL and APPRECIATED!

I concur, this site is so helpful and the support is a GREAT bonus!

Thanks so much ChrsLvsBlk!
Now that I know Kalpi Tone is a mixture I'm going to keep my eyes out for it! Is it okay to mix the Amla and Brahmi? How much of it do you use for each application? The entire box? Just wondering...thanks for posting the Ayurvedic powder uses...it was extremely helpful!

--Reese

Okay, so I'm definitely getting the DB deep conditioner (when I've used up all of my AO). You and your hair look awesome in your mini photo shoot!