Any black women wanting to grow long hair ? Join the NO Heat NO Sweet Challenge

[Oneya]

Lady Chef wrote:

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dude, I have been searching for this thread! I started the carrot juice not regularly but a couple times now. I'm working on the taste tho' I added it to a smothie but it over powered it.
I belive it's wokring but i been slacking so. I'm gonna keep it up and pay attention. does it help with growth or just moisture?

the next time you are looking for this thread just go to google.com and type on no heat no sweets challenge and it should be the first or second entry

[Oneya]

Oneya wrote:

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what are the ingredients in the aloe gel...I remember that one had sodium hydroxide..the main chemical for relaxers please don't tell you use the aloe vera jelly from lily of the desert aloe vera jelly. It is horribly drying because of all the chemicals in it...
If not then the reason why ,then the aloe dried your hair out is because it has PROTEIN, that's right aloe is definitely protein. This is why I stopped using it for now, I do protein treatment once every 4-6 weeks (natural hair does not really need protein but my tex-laxed ends need it) because protein on your hair in the daily basis can be a bit to much. In that case you probably didn't need to cut your ends, but a deep conditioning treatment to balance out the protein.

* edited* I didn't mean to say not a deep conditioning treatment.but to do a deep conditioning treatment

[APV]

Oneya wrote:

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what are the ingredients in the aloe gel...I remember that one had sodium hydroxide..the main chemical for relaxers please don't tell you use the aloe vera jelly from lily of the desert aloe vera jelly. It is horribly drying because of all the chemicals in it...
If not then the reason why ,then the aloe dried your hair out is because it has PROTEIN, that's right aloe is definitely protein. This is why I stopped using it for now, I do protein treatment once every 4-6 weeks (natural hair does not really need protein but my tex-laxed ends need it) because protein on your hair in the daily basis can be a bit to much. In that case you probably didn't need to cut your ends, but not a deep conditioning treatment to balance out the protein.

No, I used the actual plant and not a chemical gel. But that's good info to know. Maybe I do an Aloe wash once a quarter instead followed by a deep conditioning treatment.

Mahalo!

[Oneya]

APV wrote:

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No, I used the actual plant and not a chemical gel. But that's good info to know. Maybe I do an Aloe wash once a quarter instead followed by a deep conditioning treatment.
Mahalo!

also did you make sure not to use the latex inside of the aloe vera...

[Lady Chef]

Oneya wrote:

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the next time you are looking for this thread just go to google.com and type on no heat no sweets challenge and it should be the first or second entry

thanks!

[APV]

Oneya wrote:

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also did you make sure not to use the latex inside of the aloe vera...

Man, I was using the whole inside part...what part is the latex??? Where can I find instructions for that?

[Oneya]

APV wrote:

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Man, I was using the whole inside part...what part is the latex??? Where can I find instructions for that?

I have no idea, I just remember reading that you have to be careful because manufacturers of aloe vera gel may use the whole inside including that latex which can cause allergies.

[Dianne Heath]

Although the challenge ends July 1st, 2008, I have decided to go without heat until July 20, 2008, by then my goal of BSL should be met.

[APV]

Dianne Heath wrote:

Although the challenge ends July 1st, 2008, I have decided to go without heat until July 20, 2008, by then my goal of BSL should be met.

Good luck!

[APV]

Oneya wrote:

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I have no idea, I just remember reading that you have to be careful because manufacturers of aloe vera gel may use the whole inside including that latex which can cause allergies.

Luckily for me, it didn't itch my scalp.

[Shani]

I have noticed that since I haven't put heat in my hair in months, my hair has very little, if any breakage. Can't wait to report back in a few weeks.

[APV]

Bump

[A Long Haired Black Woman]

Helpful website for those who are interested:

http://maneandchic.blogspot.com/

Scroll through and have a look....it's full of really good tips (especially for natural hair)

[GoddessFlower]

Thank you for doing this! I've been wanting to commit to long healthy hair growth. I'm in. I just made a hair traetment of virgin coconut oil and essential oils of roemary, ylang ylang and frankincense (smells yummy). I'm really bad at taking supplements but I'v got a hair, skin, and nails supplement and omega-3. I'll do my best to take them with a multi. I have some brewers yeast that has been sitting on my shelf for months that I want to start taking again (loaded with b vitamins and amino acids). I looove sweets. What about healthy alternatives like soy ice cream or organic chocolate? Oatmeal with vegan butter & maple syrup? I just chopped up my hair trying to trim it myself. So it wouldn't look good straight any way.

[aso]

what is cowash?

[Dianne Heath]

Shani wrote:

I have noticed that since I haven't put heat in my hair in months, my hair has very little, if any breakage. Can't wait to report back in a few weeks.

yep..putting no heat on your hair is like the best things you can do it..exactly why I made that rule number 1

[Dianne Heath]

GoddessFlower wrote:

Thank you for doing this! I've been wanting to commit to long healthy hair growth. I'm in. I just made a hair traetment of virgin coconut oil and essential oils of roemary, ylang ylang and frankincense (smells yummy). I'm really bad at taking supplements but I'v got a hair, skin, and nails supplement and omega-3. I'll do my best to take them with a multi. I have some brewers yeast that has been sitting on my shelf for months that I want to start taking again (loaded with b vitamins and amino acids). I looove sweets. What about healthy alternatives like soy ice cream or organic chocolate? Oatmeal with vegan butter & maple syrup? I just chopped up my hair trying to trim it myself. So it wouldn't look good straight any way.

The hair treatment that you made sounds lovely, will it be a pre-poo or for your scalp? also about the sweets, I say do whatever is best for you when it comes to the challenge..if you want to have organic sweets go for it.

[Dianne Heath]

aso wrote:

what is cowash?

taking a good natural conditioner and using it like a shampoo. it is good for moisturizing your hair and for people who exercise it can gently cleanse the hair.

[Candella88]

I think the longest I would have my hair is shoulder length I don't want really long hair and I'd have curls.

[Dianne Heath]

Candella88 wrote:

I think the longest I would have my hair is shoulder length I don't want really long hair and I'd have curls.

are you natural or relaxed