Beauty Tips - Page 4

ykimber · #1 07-14-2002, 05:10 PM

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Originally posted by DztndDiva
Angel11E01 :

Anyway, my dilema. I can wet my hair and go BUT I need something to make it shine. I've tried just about everything, but I can't seem to find a keeper. I need a product that will keep my hair shiny and looking wet. I hate having to go back to my room(dorm room) in the middle of the day just to re-wet/moisturize my hair. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok I have a solution for you, I have been wearing my processed hair wet and wavy for about a week now. What I do to my hair is I wash with Motions shampoo and condition with Motions condtioner, I lightly towel dry my hair then apply Pro Styles gel and srunch my hair into a style them I let dry for like 5 mins them apply African Royale Hot Six Oil and before I leave the hour spary on some oil sheen either Isoplus or Black Magic African Cherry. My hair remains shiny and has that wet look all day long. I have naturally nappy and resistant hair and I was suprised when this girl at work asked me if my hair was naturally curly!

I hope this works for you.

Dionysus · #2 05-03-2003, 12:13 PM

What works good for keeping your hair manageable, shiny, and LIGHTWEIGHT?

The women in my family have different hair texture from mine-either much more straight or much more coarse than mine, they are giving me awful advice.

I've been recommended:

VO5 hairdressing-the best, but not good enough to tame my worst frizzes

Vitapointe-also good, but not good enough

Blu Magic-Tames frizzes but leaves my hair stiffer than a board and people can smell it from a mile away.

Just for me-They stop selling it around here.

Ultra Sheen-Similar to blue magic, but not as bad.

Pink Moisterizer-Used to wear it all the time when I was little. I put some on this morning and it really curled my hair...once the heat hit it.

Vaseline-

no comment

Baby Oil-

no comment

CrimsonTide4 · #3 05-03-2003, 12:20 PM

Is your major problem frizziness?

I would suggest consulting a professional stylist. What might help is styling lotion and a good flat iron.

Hey!! Go on Maury for a hair makeover!!

Honeykiss1974 · #4 05-03-2003, 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by Dionysus
What works good for keeping your hair manageable, shiny, and LIGHTWEIGHT?

Try Kera Kare's Silk -n- Seal serum. You apply it to your wet hair before you blow dry. I use it and love it!

jll79 · #5 05-03-2003, 04:36 PM

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Originally posted by Angel11E01
Ok - How about some natural hair care tips. I am currently rocking two strand synthetic twists...and it's about time for me to move onto another hair style.

What about the natural hair sistas? My hair is good and nappy..and I find that it gets dry really easy.

Which reminds me...Paul Mitchell makes this stuff called Gloss Drops...It keeps your hair shiny for days wiht little buildup. It's not greasy either. Another great glosser is Hair Polish by Perfect Results (clear bottle red writing).

But back to my hair dilemma: Does anyone have any natural hair care tips? And no, I just can't wet my hair and be out. I have the Afro of life and i need another style.

Try Virgin Olive Oil on your hair before you go to sleep and tie your hair up with a silk headtie or Doo-rag. That should help.
Olive oil is the best hair sheen.

For those like me with relaxed hair, apply a little olive oil on your hands and rub well togther because your body heat will warm it up. Apply to your hair and a rub some at the edges of your hairline. You can do this before you go to bed by wrapping your hair with a brush/paddle brush and tie it up. OR you can do it before you style your hair. It is light and it won't make your hair heavy.

If you have a sudden pimple problem, put toothpaste on it (I prefer Colgate Regular Formula) and it will shrink the blemish.

Honeykiss1974 · #6 05-03-2003, 05:03 PM

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Originally posted by jll79
Try Virgin Olive Oil on your hair before you go to sleep and tie your hair up with a silk headtie or Doo-rag. That should help.
Olive oil is the best hair sheen.

For those like me with relaxed hair, apply a little olive oil on your hands and rub well togther because your body heat will warm it up. Apply to your hair and a rub some at the edges of your hairline. You can do this before you go to bed by wrapping your hair with a brush/paddle brush and tie it up. OR you can do it before you style your hair. It is light and it won't make your hair heavy.

If you have a sudden pimple problem, put toothpaste on it (I prefer Colgate Regular Formula) and it will shrink the blemish.

Hmm, I will have to try the Virgin Olive Oil. I forgot all about that.

The only thing that worked for me regarding pimples was Retin A Micro and Ortho Try-Cyclen.

Neosoulchild · #7 03-10-2004, 08:44 PM

Does anyone know of some good products for the removal of blemishes on the face besides Cocoa Butter?

CrimsonTide4 · #8 03-10-2004, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by Neosoulchild
Does anyone know of some good products for the removal of blemishes on the face besides Cocoa Butter?

Let me just tell you that for the past 3 weeks I have been using Acne Free (Walmart's ProActiv for $18.88) + Neutrogena's Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask, the combination of the 2 has severely decreased my facial blemishes.

The Mask says leave on for like 5 minutes but I leave it on overnight. Oh and I use it more than twice a week.

CrimsonTide4 · #9 06-11-2004, 10:06 AM

CERAMIC FLAT IRONS!!??

Okay to 2D and Honeykiss and whoever else has them, I am thinking of buying one tonight over a straightening comb, I might have 2-3 inches of hair so I don't want to buy something I cannot use RIGHT NOW, lol.

I want to wear my hair straight sometimes and curly other times.

What products do you use to keep the frizz and nappiness at minimum? What brand of ceramic flat iron?

TheEpitome1920 · #10 06-11-2004, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
Neutrogena's Blackhead Eliminating Treatment Mask, the combination of the 2 has severely decreased my facial blemishes.

The Mask says leave on for like 5 minutes but I leave it on overnight. Oh and I use it more than twice a week.

I've been using the mask as well, works wonders!

CrimsonTide4 · #11 06-11-2004, 10:09 AM

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Originally posted by TheEpitome1920
I've been using the mask as well, works wonders!

Oh and I also combine it with the ProActiv mask that I got from Ebay for $1.

Then last week I bought Neutrogena's Blackhead Eliminating Astringent.

I have 7 scars that are old but are fading.

9nmac04dst · #12 06-11-2004, 10:13 AM

I love those ceramic flat irons. My hair is natural and people think I have a perm when my beautician uses them on my hair. I just found them on ebay for about $25. They are over a $100 if you order them from somewhere else.

RedefinedDiva · #13 06-11-2004, 02:50 PM

I'll have to try that Neutrogena. Does anyone have any recommendations for fading dark spots/acne scars? I have several and I HATE them!

CrimsonTide4 · #14 06-11-2004, 03:01 PM

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Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
I'll have to try that Neutrogena. Does anyone have any recommendations for fading dark spots/acne scars? I have several and I HATE them!

That Neutrogena combined with WalMart's AcneFree works for me in fading acne scars. It takes time not an overnight change.

TheEpitome1920 · #15 06-11-2004, 03:02 PM

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Originally posted by RedefinedDiva
I'll have to try that Neutrogena. Does anyone have any recommendations for fading dark spots/acne scars? I have several and I HATE them!

Good question, I have that same problem. People always tell me to use Black Opal (i think that's the name) or cocoa butter. but Cocoa makes my face so greasy.