http://www.nappturality.com/forum/ Nappturality natural hair african american haircare en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:50:35 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/images/merhania/misc/rss.jpg http://www.nappturality.com/forum/ http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116939&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:21:56 GMT Hey ladies! I'm transitioning and did my first protective style two nights ago (two strand twist roller set out). It came out really nice but by the end of the day my curls looked more like a wiry mess. I realized halfway through sitting under the dry that I forgot to use a holding agent/setting lotion. After all that work I wasn't able to start over again so I just prayed it come out nice. Well it did but only lasted about 8 hours lol. Can anyone recommend a good holding agent that will define, hold and not frizz out the curls of my partially natural mostly relaxed hair? I have about 3 inches of new growth.

Thanks! ]]> Commercial Hair Products bcurly http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116939 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116928&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:39:17 GMT oops. i can't post in here sorry. ]]> Commercial Hair Products m3shagurl http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116928 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116896&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:46:11 GMT Continue! Previous thread (http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=114465) Hurry up, Black Friday, so I can order my cocoa tree... Continue!

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Hurry up, Black Friday, so I can order my cocoa tree detangling ghee! ]]> Commercial Hair Products LadyBug13 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116896 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116873&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:55:26 GMT Hopefully a similar thread isn't already floating around out there...

I have a few questions for current & recovering PJ's.
I was wondering aprox how much money everyone is spending on products on a monthly basis? I've had to limit myself to one purchase per month. For example, I'll hit up Oyin's site and purchase a few items and that's all I can buy for the month. On average I shell out maybe 20 bucks a month for my hair if I shop locally. If I order online it can run me about 30-35 bucks including shipping.

The next question is mainly for recovering pjs. Did you ever find your staples? I mean something that u absolutely can not live without or are you just settling because you never found (or made) your 'miracle' product?

Finally, what do you do with the stuff that doesn't work? Have you every taken anything back to the store? Throw it away? Give it away? Use it anyway? Just wondering.

And one last thing- tell me why I did an image search on Google for Qhemet Biologics and Empress Ri's pic pops up!!! Hers is the 3rd picture, a true PJ indeed!!!!:p ]]> Commercial Hair Products CaramelDuchess http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116873 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116860&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:31:28 GMT Hey, I'm new to using natural products.

Can anyone share their shampoo and/or conditioner recipes ? = ] ]]> Homemade Hair Products JanJan03 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116860 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116848&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:36:55 GMT Two thumbs up! Check my blog for an indepth product review. If you try it let me know how you like it.

Here's the link: http://nappyme.wordpress.com/2009/11...sing/#more-785

Thanks!
]]> Commercial Hair Products Napia Mia http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116848 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116825&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:06:40 GMT I recently brought castor oil. I used it mixed with honey to twist my hair then I applied some drops to my scalp. I'm reading in various places that after pre pooing with castor oil it should be washed out.

• Is it okay if i leave it on my scalp and apply it numerous times before my next wash?
• Have any of you left it in until you washed again?
• Hw do you apply it + do you leave it in?

Also....many people say that castor oil is thick, but to me, even though it is a little sticky its not thick. What do you ladies/gents think about its consistency?

Thanx in advance for any input =] ]]> Homemade Hair Products m3shagurl http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116825 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116794&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:15:35 GMT Hey everyone I have question for you I have a 4 oz bottle of Jojoba Oil and I'm having some dry hair issues. I was wondering how much jojoba oil should I put into maybe a full maybe half spray bottle full of water also Im currently using Herbal Essence's Hello Hydration Condish and I was wondering how much of that maybe to put in to my lil mixture. I'm asking because I don't want my hair to end up too oil and sticky and not being able to manage it.:D ]]> Homemade Hair Products NaturalDiva03 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116794 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116774&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:43:46 GMT I think i spelt it right... any one used this? i saw it in Ebony a while back and now my local hair shop is selling it. Says it losens up curls and... I think i spelt it right... any one used this? i saw it in Ebony a while back and now my local hair shop is selling it. Says it losens up curls and makes em softer! any opinions on this product cause i wanna use it but Im looking for sum feedback from my sistahs... as i do now ever since ive joined the site. Thanks!! ]]> Commercial Hair Products x0xqueendivax0x http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116774 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116757&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:18:57 GMT I was looking at the shampoo recipes i would love to make them but were do i find these products the castile soap and oils i live in st. louis mo I was looking at the shampoo recipes i would love to make them but were do i find these products the castile soap and oils i live in st. louis mo ]]> Homemade Hair Products justleni http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116757 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116748&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:45:52 GMT Hi all, I recently bought some Aloe Vera Juice (AVJ) and switched it with water for my daily spritz. I've been using it for about a month now and am not sure I really notice the difference instead of water. So my question is what do you use? Water or AVJ and why? ]]> Homemade Hair Products blessing02 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116748 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116704&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:10:35 GMT How can you tell what is authentic shea butter and black soap.

Black soap: Nubian Heritage's (found this at Whole Foods) black soap looks just like a black bar of soap. The sample I got from Hosia online sorta like a granola bar.

Shea Butter: I recently purchased shea butter from www.oilsbynature.com. It is very gritty (off white color) and , so I have o melt it. The health food store where I shop sells a shea butter with the label Afrikan Republic that is bright yellow. The store also carries another that is a paler yellow.
I have also come across Palmers shea butterthat is snow white. ]]> Homemade Hair Products Journee http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116704 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116703&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 20:55:46 GMT Eco-styler gel + S-curl + Knot today = super soft/defined hair Eco-styler gel defines the hair Knot today as a leave -in/conditioner keeps it... Eco-styler gel + S-curl + Knot today = super soft/defined hair

Eco-styler gel defines the hair

Knot today as a leave -in/conditioner keeps it soft

S-Curl adds softness and makes my curls flexible/ not stiff

Once everything is in I just roll my hands over my hair (I have a TWA) in a circular motion for as long as can to clump the hair. I keep a water bottle close by in case I want it a little more damp.

Mayo/Egg/Baby Food Banana's works GREAT as a Rinse out Deep Conditioner too.

To wrap it all up I use Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a sprqay can for shine :)

Try it ladies its sure to work and I have naturally dry, hard undefined hair

What is your Holy Grail product combinations? ]]> Commercial Hair Products Tyana590 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116703 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116702&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:09:42 GMT Hi all:

I wanted to try and colour the tips of my locks at home, but I'm not sure exactly how to do it. Do I dip my hair in bleach, leave it on for a few mins, rinse it off and then put a colour over it?

Your suggestions are appreciated. ]]> Commercial Hair Products Tajmommy http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116702 http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116696&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:13:29 GMT So...I finally tried the infamous Trader Joe's nourish spa conditioner. It was OK, BUT it worked EXTREMELY well on my daughter's hair. I'm not saying it was horrible or anything, I just didn't get the softness and moisture that I've read about. I guess I better stick with VO5.:p ]]> Commercial Hair Products gilroygal http://www.nappturality.com/forum/showthread.php?t=116696