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Hi! I recently purchased 3 bottles of conditioner from the Wal-mart Salon and they were all on sale for 60% off. I immediately thought I was catching a bargain and racked up. When I got home and took the sticker that was hiding the reason for my bargain, to my surprise was a date of 8/13/2006! 2006 are you serious! Why do they still have that stuff? So my question to you is does conditioner go bad or is it still usable after the expiration date?
Even though products can typically be kept unopened for three years, this decreases to about 18 months after it has been opened, according to Cindy Moser of Zotos International, a parent company to hair care brands like Bain de Terre. The shelf life of opened products is decreased by about 50 per cent because they come in contact with bacteria from skin or become diluted from drops of water.
Is it safe to detangle every day?Low manipulation is the key to longer fuller hair. I don't recommend daily detangling, but you should strive to keep your hair detangled so that when you do detangle you don't loose a lot of hair. That means not letting your hair matt up. Make sure you braid it, twist it or set it with rollers when you sleep and wear a satin or silk scarf or bonnet. Also, take time to detangle your hair. Rushing will increase the chance of breakage. If you feel like you're going to do something that's going to tangle your hair, then wear a protective style like a bun to decrease the chance of knots and tangles. Also, if you do experience tangles and knots, try to work them out with your fingers and conditioner or oil before you try a wide tooth comb, but watch your fingernails. Don't pull and be very gentle.
I need major hair help. I am transitioning and have about 1/3 left of relaxed hair. The ends are awful and thin while the crown and base are HUGE. I’m so frustrated and needing a change.If you're really frustrated, it may be time for you to do The Big Chop and let go of those relaxed ends. You should read Preparing for the Big Chop and When To Cut Off All Your Relaxed Ends. Ultimately, you have to do what makes you happy. Doing The Big Chop could possibly make loving your hair a whole lot easier. Give it some thought, weigh the pros and cons. It's hair, it will grow back. The most important thing is you are happy with whatever decision you make. There is no cure to fix the thin ends except to chop them off. You can try blending them by wearing roller sets, braid outs and twist outs if you can't let go, but if they are as bad as you say they are, they will have to come off eventually.
I'm tired of wearing a weave and as the weather is gettng humid and hot in Canada I want to sport my hair natural. I no longer have a perm under my weave however as you're probably aware bad maintenance of my hair has resulted in a weak and short area on my hairline. I was wondering how I could detangle my hairline without damaging it more? I just want to sport my hair naturally but it doesn't look good with my weak hairline which is shorter and less curly than the rest. I was told to detangle it with a gentle perm for kids?! Is it a good idea?Mane and Chic is a natural hair blog and I would not recommend using a relaxer or perm of any kind especially if your hair is already damaged. The harsh chemicals in relaxers will only add to the damage you are already experiencing. If you're serious about getting your hair back in shape, lay off the chemicals and the weaves. Cleanse your hair weekly and do deeply conditioning and reconditioning treatments. Only detangle in the shower with a Jilbere shower comb with lots of conditioner. Use the coolest water you can tolerate. Also, stay away from boar bristle brushes, use a scarf on wet hair to tame your edges. If you feel like your hair looks odd with the weak edges, you might consider a hair cut to even out your hair while your edges grow out. Also consider seeing a doctor, you might be suffering from traction alopecia, a common condition among women who wear tight ponytails and weaves. It's important to see a medical professional soon because the condition is reversible if it is detected in its early stages.
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You mentioned that you use Kinky Curly Knot Today and end papers to reset your hair at night. Do you also spritz your hair with water or do you apply the Knot Today onto dry hair? In your past posts you stated that you sprayed your hair with water, however in recent posts you didn't mention whether this was still a part of your routine. Thanks for all of your hair advice it is truly helpful.I do both. Sometimes I use Knot Today on dry hair and sometimes I dilute it in a spray bottle. I smooth my hair and if it needs more moisture, I will add a little leave in or a little spray. It depends on how my hair feels. Smoothing will detect rough areas and areas that need moisture. It's not an exact science. It's intuitive and based on how my hair feels that day.
Do you have any info and/or opinions on going natural without the big chop. I have shoulder legnth hair that I get lightly relaxed every 6 weeks. It seems pretty healthy; however, I know it can be healthier. I really haven't had natural hair since a child. I don't know what my natural curl pattern will look like. I'm afraid going natural may cause me more damage because of new growth or tangles. Need help making a decision. Oh, I love my length so I don't know what to do.Kristen, sounds like you want to become a transitioner. A transitioner is someone that wants to grow out their relaxer and be completely natural. This blog was started to document my journey from relaxed hair through my one and a half year transition to now finally being natural for two years.
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| My 1st and only attempt at a hand-sewn ponytail. Wow, look at Miami tan! |
Hey! I was trying to figure out how you made the faux ponytail you posted in your blog a few years ago. Was your hair in a bun or loose ponytail underneath? Could you post the directions or email me? It looks so natural. I bought a faux ponytail this weekend and it just doesn't look right. It looks bulky near the attachment. I also didn't expect it to be so heavy. My hair is super strong and healthy, so I'd rather not weigh it down and break it off. I would just like a way to cover my real ponytail so I don't have to heat or manipulate it and it won't be exposed to wind and sun constantly.OMG! That was forever ago. You're right. The reason I made this was because all the fake ponytails they sell don't look natural and I wanted something to match my hair flawlessly.
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I noticed that my curl pattern has changed since using the flat iron to maintain straighter roots 2 weeks ago. Is it possible to revive the natural curl pattern to my hair?One of two things can be happening. Either you didn't cleanse and deep condition well enough the first time after your straightened or you could be experiencing a form of heat damage. In the first case, you really need to cleanse and deep treat your hair and examine if your curls pop back. I typically recondition and condition my hair after straightening and leave in a deep treatment overnight after using heat to straighten. Because I use a minimal amount of heat and because my hair is healthy, it returns to its natural state as if I'd never straightened. If after a couple of washes your hair doesn't return to its usual state, you may be suffering from heat damage. Unfortunately, if this is the case, the chance of your curl pattern returning is slim to none. A lot of people think that heat damage comes from over usage of heat, but the truth is even if you go three years without using heat and decide to use it one day, extreme heat can still wreck your hair. If that's the case, you'll just have to wait for it to grow out. Make sure you're deep conditioning weekly and keeping your hair healthy and moisturized. You can wear braid outs, twist outs and roller sets to blend the hair without using heat. In the future, when you want to use heat to straighten there are some things you can do to decrease the risk of heat damage, but ultimately you will be taking a chance whenever you decide to use heat to straighten.
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I can't speak for the 3c's of the world but, if anything, not having those straight ends to weigh it down has made it worse. I never experienced matting with relaxed hair or while transitioning, but I am literally picking dreadlocks out of my hair daily with natural hair.This intrigued me so I decided to post a poll asking about your experience with matting. In my own experience, my hair matted terribly when I was transitioning namely because I didn't have a clue as to what I was doing. It would happen when I went to sleep without braiding, twisting or setting my hair. I learned to stay on top of my hair by not letting it get tangled or matted in the first place. For me this means not letting my hair coil up on itself by wearing natural hair sets: braid outs, twist outs and roller sers. I'm also careful not to take naps or lean my head against anything while it's loose because it causes frizz and matting. If I need a nap, I quickly twist my hair up in a high loose bun and use a scarf or bonnet.
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Hi! Ive been following your blog for about a year and I really love it! I'm fifteen and I have been transitioning for a year now. I have many different textures in my hair which is natural however the hair near my hairline has no curl pattern at all! It's really thick and frizzy but not wavy or curly. It almost resembles relaxed hair however it's a lot thicker and a little rough to the touch. I remember reading your post on scab hair however my hair has had over 12 months to transition. Is this normal? I appreciate any suggestions or feedback you have for me! Thanks!You should now that it is perfectly normal and extremely common to have different textures of hair growing out of your scalp. It's also common that some parts of your head will not have a curl pattern. If it isn't damage from, sun, wind, heat or chemicals then you can safely assume that is the natural texture of your hair. I happen to have this issue: the crown section of my hair is frizzy, undefined and pretty much the way you describe your hair. I usually wear roller set braid outs, use lots of conditioner and smoothing techniques to blend it in with the other areas.
