Hair care product...copa

[niki76]

Originally posted by AKA2D '91:
THIS COMES COMPLIMENTS OF SONGSTRESS21...

soror, i personally have used wanakee products in the past, i say this to tell you to save your money. It is way to expensive for the results that you will get. You would be better off trying over the counter products. I have found that it is sometimes better to mix and match products from different haircare lines. And for LADYAKA, i found that conditioners are the key to healthy hair. I can give you some suggestions if you would like. Thought I'd add my .08 cents.

[Poplife]

Originally posted by kitten03:
My lil sister has the most difficult grade of hair. I can't seem to do anything with it aside from put it in braids. Another problem is that she does not want to put the time and effort into her hair so her hair just breaks off constantly. I have the slightest clue how to help her. I want to cut her relaxer out but then she'll have really short hair and I don't think that is what she wants. She's going to Jr. High soon and I want her to look nice. Anyone got any suggestions. I'll try just about anything to help her

Well it's nice to see that you care about her. Please look here at tell me what kind of hair she has naturally.
http://www.naturallycurly.com/Hairtypes/hairtypes.html

Right now I can tell you that I wouldn't cut her hair. Many adults find that traumatizing, and I believe young girls are even more sensitive. However if she doesn't want to put the time to maintain her perm then it's better she doesn't have one. But beware...if you cut her perm out it might not be any easier. Natural hair, for one, also takes some maintenance even if it is not as much. Also, if she is not used to her natural hair it will take some time to learn. That can be just as frustrating. I got frustrated many a time and went natural at the age of 17. I bet for a younger girl it will be even more angering. Still, you have to keep stressing proper grooming/haircare habits to her. Explain how important they are. It's vital! She'll thank you later.

Braids are good. If she wanted to try natural it's a good way to grow her hair out until she has a good amount of length. Two strand twists can also be done on her hair.

Have you considered pressing it? She can press and then slowly snip the ends if she wants to grow out the relaxer. Or she can switch to pressing it full time...

To keep a press in for about two weeks just blowdry and flat iron. Then spray a light mist of lottabody on her hair (make it damp) and then wrap and let it set under the dryer until dry. The setting lotion is the key to making it stay. If you decided going with the press, try to press it every two weeks MINIMUM. Heat can be just as damaging as any chemical if abused.

Let`s Talk Hair, by Pamela Ferrell is a good book to pick up. It can give you tips on how to help your sister.

Try to avoid hair products with mineral oil and petroleum. Those aren't good for black hair. Try using shea butter and if you want to get the best stuff...try the Health Hair Butter from Carol's Daughter. Queen Helene's Cholesterol is great too.

Good Luck.

[kitten03]

Alright,
I have a hair horror story for you not involving copa, or rio.

My lil sister has the most difficult grade of hair. I can't seem to do anything with it aside from put it in braids. Another problem is that she does not want to put the time and effort into her hair so her hair just breaks off constantly. I have the slightest clue how to help her. I want to cut her relaxer out but then she'll have really short hair and I don't think that is what she wants. She's going to Jr. High soon and I want her to look nice. Anyone got any suggestions. I'll try just about anything to help her

[Onenine08]

One thing I have learned about hair care (and I've been going to the hair salon since I was old enough to sit in the chair by myself), everybody's hair is different. I personally use Motions and Dudleys relaxers (I have to switch up every couple of months - my hair grows very fast), I alternate between Optimum and Isoplus Shampoo and Conditioner. I shampoo and condition my hair every 2-3 days (It works for me) I simply can not go too long without shampooing my hair. I use motions foaming wrap lotion after I shampoo my hair and let it air dry. I spray it lightly with Isoplus lite spritz and bump it with marcel irons (golden hots if I am traveling). I never ever use any pomades or hair grease. I use Infusium leave in conditioner every night. My shampoo and conditionig routine keeps my scalp healthy. I have thick hair and my avoiding grease keeps my hair bouncy and full of body. For shine, Dudleys oil sheen is wonderful. Instead of using drying gels, try Black and Sassy Creamy Set. If you must use grease on your scalp the only thing I promote is B&B Supergro. Now as for my sister who has that natural wave pattern and has never had a relaxer in her life. All she has to do is shampoo her hair, put wrap lotion on it and blow dry it using a round brush if she wants it bumped or a comb if she wants it relaxer straight. No matter what you use on your hair -- if you use heat to curl your hair -- invest in good irons. I prefer marcels with the Kentucky Maid stove, but golden hots are good too. The highest heat setting shouldn't be anymore than 5 or 6.

Whew -- I told ya'll, I grew up at the hair salon every weekend. Don't get me started on make-up!!!

[tickledpink]

Does anyone know of any places/ chains that sell Carol's Daughter's products? A friend from Brooklyn visited and I had the chance to try some of the Mimosa Hair honey. The results were great and it smells wonderful. I also want to try the Khoret (sp?) oil, but I don't want to purchase it online.

[Honeykiss1974]

Originally posted by tickledpink
Does anyone know of any places/ chains that sell Carol's Daughter's products? A friend from Brooklyn visited and I had the chance to try some of the Mimosa Hair honey. The results were great and it smells wonderful. I also want to try the Khoret (sp?) oil, but I don't want to purchase it online.

Tickledpink,

I know that your local Sally's Beauty Supply will order products that they do not carry in-stock. Give them call and see what's up.

OK, I know this is an old thread, but when it comes to hair, its all good. I currently use Mizani mild relaxer along with Kera Kare hair products and good ole Isoplus oil sheen. My hair is pretty long so can anyone recommend a good spring/summer style besides braids?

[bluz4]

tickled pink,
i was like you. my friend from n.y. showed me her carol's daughter hair supply and i fell in love. the khoret hair oil is great and so is their tuili (sp?) hair oil which is great for my microbraids. they also have this shea butter cream for hair that my boyfriend loves because its not think like hair grease and doesnt have that girly smell.
they also have this elixir for dandruff he and i both use... but i could go on and on. i havent gotten to n.y. so i had to buy their stuff online and i've had good experiences both times. the stuff comes in boxes secured with styrofoam and even though the bottles are plastic, the packagers place them in a bubble-wrap bag so that they are not just rolling around in the box.
and the prices online are cheap ($5 for a bottle of khoret)
so good luck.

[tickledpink]

Thanks HoneyKiss & Bluz!