For those with Afro-(curly/coily)textured hair

[SummerRain]

i love ors replenishing pak

 

[JoAnnAtkinson]

My 9 yr. old niece is Bi-Racial, and my sister has an awful time with her hair. Her hair is more like the African American rather than the Caucasin.

Is the Bi-Racial hair different from either of the two mentioned? What does a Bi-Racial person use for their hair? Which is best? My sister says the Caucasin hair products does not work on her. Is their any Bi-Racial products out there now??? If not there should be!!!

 

[Noir Sakura]

Originally Posted by JoAnnAtkinson /img/forum/go_quote.gif My 9 yr. old niece is Bi-Racial, and my sister has an awful time with her hair. Her hair is more like the African American rather than the Caucasin. Is the Bi-Racial hair different from either of the two mentioned? What does a Bi-Racial person use for their hair? Which is best? My sister says the Caucasin hair products does not work on her. Is their any Bi-Racial products out there now??? If not there should be!!!

What type of hair does your neice have? Is it curly like ringlets or kinky/coily like in an afro? Is her hair dry or normal? How is her scalp, is it oily, normal? Does she have dandruff? Answering theses questions will probably help get better answers because this info is more important than the fact that she has bi-racial hair. A lot of people think there are such things as "white" or "black" products, but that just marketing. If a product says it moisturizing/volumizing(sp)/etc. it means for some one with dry/flat/whatever type of hair, not for a certain race.

 

[mebabygirl86]

I have Dry hair wth split ends.I use triple grow products.The anti shedding hair sheen gloss and their growth stimulate hairdress are excellent.My hair has grown to at least 1-2inches in a few weeks.And since I have a rlaxer I use Black n Sassy(Ithink) Perm Repair.I prolong the time before I need another touch up which for me can be a whole month or two.

 

[L281173]

Originally Posted by JoAnnAtkinson /img/forum/go_quote.gif My 9 yr. old niece is Bi-Racial, and my sister has an awful time with her hair. Her hair is more like the African American rather than the Caucasin. Is the Bi-Racial hair different from either of the two mentioned? What does a Bi-Racial person use for their hair? Which is best? My sister says the Caucasin hair products does not work on her. Is their any Bi-Racial products out there now??? If not there should be!!!

Tell your sister to check out the website known as mixedchicks.net. She should be able to get some styling tips.

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by JoAnnAtkinson /img/forum/go_quote.gif My 9 yr. old niece is Bi-Racial, and my sister has an awful time with her hair. Her hair is more like the African American rather than the Caucasin. Is the Bi-Racial hair different from either of the two mentioned? What does a Bi-Racial person use for their hair? Which is best? My sister says the Caucasin hair products does not work on her. Is their any Bi-Racial products out there now??? If not there should be!!!

my thoughts are for your sister to find a good hairdresser that does black hair. the products are very different depending on the look she's trying to achieve for your niece. my guess is that she's using the same techniques she uses on her own hair. is she attempting to wash your niece's hair daily? without the proper conditioning this can creat major problems. a good stylist can recommend products and techniques that will make life much easier for your sister and niece!

by the term bi-racial i'm thinking her hair is coarse and kinky, and maybe dry? could you post pics if you have them?

 

[monniej]

bump!

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by monniej /img/forum/go_quote.gif bump! i bump my own bump! ladies, please help me keep this thread alive!

 

[LipglossQueen]

I'll help out monniej, I've jsut finished twisted my hair it's looking much healthier then it did before, completely jet black and soft/moisturised looking. I think that trim was just what I needed; my product of the moment is currently black castor oil!

 

[MrsLT]

Wow! I just discovered this thread. I guess I'll post my regimen

I shampoo (CON Detangling poo) and Deep Condition (Silk Elements Mega Choesterol) I also use Joico K-Pak Reconstrutor once a month. I also use John Frieda Brilliant Brunette shampoo and conditioner

I moisturize with ORS olive oil lotion. I use Keracare essential oils or Wild Growth Oil.

I use Redken heat protectant.

I think that's all

Please keep this thread alive!!

 

[Noir Sakura]

I have kinky twist in my hair and I'm 22 weeks post relaxer. I can't wait until I can cut off the ends and rock a cute afro.

 

[LipglossQueen]

I'm considering micro braids what hair would be better- Toyokolan or Kanekalon.

 

[prettynikki]

hi i use:

fakkai glossing shampoo, condish, and glossing cream

ojon treatment

aussie moist condish or 3 min condish

 

[monniej]

Originally Posted by LipglossQueen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'll help out monniej, I've jsut finished twisted my hair it's looking much healthier then it did before, completely jet black and soft/moisturised looking. I think that trim was just what I needed; my product of the moment is currently black castor oil! ooooooh! sounds interesting! black castor oil? i know that castor oil promotes hair growth, but i've never heard of black castor oil! tell us more! and btw, post pics of your twists! i'm always looking for new styles to rock!

Originally Posted by B_Phlyy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have kinky twist in my hair and I'm 22 weeks post relaxer. I can't wait until I can cut off the ends and rock a cute afro. i'd love to see pics of your twists! it's one of the styles i've been considering lately.

i normally texturize about every 5-6 months and this time i've decided to skip it altogether! i'm currently at 6 months without a touchup, so i'll keep you guys posted! it's time to go completely natural for me! surprisingly, i don't miss it at all! i think it may be my big bad d's stretch cream! my hair feels thick and healthy and the little extra kink makes it look fuller! although i'm happy right now, there's always room for improvement! lmao~

Originally Posted by LipglossQueen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm considering micro braids what hair would be better- Toyokolan or Kanekalon. i don't know much about hair, but i've heard that human hair wears much better over time. can you tell us the difference between the two types?

Originally Posted by prettynikki /img/forum/go_quote.gif hi i use:
fakkai glossing shampoo, condish, and glossing cream

ojon treatment

aussie moist condish or 3 min condish

i've seen this ojon treatment at my fav bath and body products shop and wondered how well it worked. is this the one that's a paste and you use it like a mask for your hair? does the glossing cream make your hair shine once it dry?

 

[LipglossQueen]

Black castor oil is basically the pure, unrefined version of castor oil, the smell is really strong and nutty, it's quite pungent but if you put some on your scalp at night (I also used some oil sheen to TRY and hide the smell) by the mornng it had gone! Alternatively you can use as a hot oil-treament/pre-poo or mixed with a deep condtioner...if you love castor oil you'll REALLY love this!

 

[enyadoresme]

Originally Posted by LOVECHIC /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yeah, Dudley has been a salon favorite for years. Coloring and relaxing can be a disaster sometimes. I'm giving my hair a Looong break from regular relaxing. I might have one done in December (a MILD one only). I dunno yet. Right now, I'm loving the volume and texture my hair has without all the excessive chemicals. Do you have a hair length goal? whoaa...a break from relaxing?once you start you can't stop or else all your hair will break off

and my hair is very thick and voliminous it doesn't fall out, grows fast butr always seems to get tangled causing the breakage

it sucks 'cause even though my hair grows fast noone else would know it since it breaks off so easily

and deep condition every 2-3 days?

you should alternate between a moisturizing and protein conditioner

too much protein makes your hair break off defeating the purpose

hot-oil treatments are pretty good

and optimum care products...are great

*edit you can only take a break from relaxing if you're braiding it cause with braids your hair is pretty safe

Originally Posted by LipglossQueen /img/forum/go_quote.gif I second the cholesterol thing, the best one I tried was an aloe vera one, Lustrasilk I think... but be warned the Hollywood Beauty Carrot Cholesterol made my hair hard and crunchy! ugh i remember using that one too

 

[Noir Sakura]

Originally Posted by enyadoresme /img/forum/go_quote.gif whoaa...a break from relaxing?once you start you can't stop or else all your hair will break off

and my hair is very thick and voliminous it doesn't fall out, grows fast butr always seems to get tangled causing the breakage

it sucks 'cause even though my hair grows fast noone else would know it since it breaks off so easily

and deep condition every 2-3 days?

you should alternate between a moisturizing and protein conditioner

too much protein makes your hair break off defeating the purpose

hot-oil treatments are pretty good

and optimum care products...are great

*edit you can only take a break from relaxing if you're braiding it cause with braids your hair is pretty safe

I just wanted to say that the bolded parts are not true. You can, in fact, take a break from relaxing without a lot of breakage or wearing braids. I know because I've done it before. I am currently growing my relaxer out and have not had a perm in 5+ months and my hair is not breaking. Even when I was relaxing, I only relaxed my hair once every 3-4 months and I didn't get a lot of breakage.
The key to a successful relaxer stretch or transition is to make sure the line of demarcation is moisturized. Co washing and pre-shampoo treatments work well. I agree to make sure to keep the hair balanced between proein and moisture, but when in doubt, go with moisture.

As for the braids part, braids can help, but they should not be used as a crutch. The braids still need to be treated as if it was your own hair in order to ensure retention of any growth.

 

[enyadoresme]

Originally Posted by B_Phlyy /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just wanted to say that the bolded parts are not true. You can, in fact, take a break from relaxing without a lot of breakage or wearing braids. I know because I've done it before. I am currently growing my relaxer out and have not had a perm in 5+ months and my hair is not breaking. Even when I was relaxing, I only relaxed my hair once every 3-4 months and I didn't get a lot of breakage.
The key to a successful relaxer stretch or transition is to make sure the line of demarcation is moisturized. Co washing and pre-shampoo treatments work well. I agree to make sure to keep the hair balanced between proein and moisture, but when in doubt, go with moisture.

As for the braids part, braids can help, but they should not be used as a crutch. The braids still need to be treated as if it was your own hair in order to ensure retention of any growth.

its possible but isn't the norm

 

[L281173]

My stylist recently turned me onto to Profectiv and Jane Carter's Nourish & Shine.

 

[LipglossQueen]

Profectiv makes good products the only thing that puts me off is the size of the products.