Black Hair Media Forum : I'm not retaining length?!

Black Hair Media Forum : I'm not retaining length?! http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ Mon, 20 May 2013 12:29:35 +0000 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:43:19 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.15 360 Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=326649 <![CDATA[Black Hair Media Forum]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com//forum_images/BHM_Logo_v5_Forum.jpg http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/ <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Make sure you are moisturizing,...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10270421.html#10270421 Author: CurlyGurl4Ever
Subject: 326649
Posted: Apr 12 2013 at 10:43am

Make sure you are moisturizing, wearing protective styles, and have dead thin ends trimmed off so you can see your growth. If you have been doing this then I would recommend you give Biotin a try. I'll add a really good youtube review on Biotin for you so you can see if its something you want to give a try:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNlQjN2aBE0
Shes doing updates too so you can see how its going before you try it.
Good luck dear
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 10:43:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10270421.html#10270421 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I think I need to lay off the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10212876.html#10212876 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 15 2013 at 8:10pm

I think I need to lay off the TTTwists because my hair locks up something fierce after 2-3 weeks. Then I have to literally rip my hair apart to get it loose which results in breakage.]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:10:50 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10212876.html#10212876 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I used Suave Naturals on Saturday...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10184881.html#10184881 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 05 2013 at 2:22pm

I used Suave Naturals on Saturday and my hair still feels moisturized. Embarrassed

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:22:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10184881.html#10184881 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : the shescentit dc worked fine,...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10183868.html#10183868 Author: Heavy Rotation
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 04 2013 at 11:28pm

the shescentit dc worked fine, but i think it may have flaked a bit? not sure. hair feels fine. will refresh with v05 in the am and a little bit of water. how is the tc method holding up for you so far? and the v05?]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:28:13 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10183868.html#10183868 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Heavy Rotation wrote:^^^ we...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10182545.html#10182545 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 04 2013 at 2:10pm

Heavy Rotation wrote:

^^^ we should keep each other updated on progress. i used shescentit dc (not purabodynaturals; i got the name wrong). my hair feels great and smells awesome. the curlies on my mini twists are popping and my hair feels great. :-)

will do. I'm going to Walmart to get vo5 and some herbal essence]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:10:58 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10182545.html#10182545 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : khivey wrote:How is your diet?...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10182544.html#10182544 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 04 2013 at 2:09pm

khivey wrote:

How is your diet? Could be an internal issue

maybe. I haven't been eating well for two weeks. Loads of carbs, sugars, and fats.
I take chlorella and spirulina and MSM.
I take a multivitamin, vitamin d, b12 complex, and garlic pills.
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:09:49 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10182544.html#10182544 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : ^^^ we should keep each other...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181429.html#10181429 Author: Heavy Rotation
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 04 2013 at 1:35am

^^^ we should keep each other updated on progress. i used shescentit dc (not purabodynaturals; i got the name wrong). my hair feels great and smells awesome. the curlies on my mini twists are popping and my hair feels great. :-)]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:35:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181429.html#10181429 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : How is your diet? Could be an...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181304.html#10181304 Author: khivey
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 11:47pm

How is your diet? Could be an internal issue]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 23:47:19 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181304.html#10181304 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Heavy Rotation wrote: ...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181047.html#10181047 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 8:45pm

Heavy Rotation wrote:

Jess wrote:

Nope^^Could you explain or post from links?

it is the tightly curly method - http://www.tightlycurly.com - and the idea is that instead of rinsing out your conditioner, you leave it in after you wash your hair. so, no separate leave-in conditioner (which the creator of the tc method considers way too watery). conditioner deposits conditioning agents on your hair and you refresh your hair, as needed, with conditioner. so, instead of the LOC method, you focus on conditioners, which should contain all of these things and you can occasionally add oils or butters to your ends.

i have only been on week 1 of this method and it is working out well so far. granted, i am in mini twists so that fact may be affecting things. i have no idea how this method would work on my loose, very kinky hair. we will see, but so far so good. i have been using renpure and v05 (surprisingly) as the conditioner to leave in. today, i try purabodynaturals dc as the conditioner to leave in.

I did this yesterday and my hair feels quite nice.]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:45:37 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181047.html#10181047 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : mstinycurls wrote: Jess...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181043.html#10181043 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 8:43pm

mstinycurls wrote:

Jess wrote:

Wow. I lost 2-3 inches from breakage this week. Wow.

2-3 inches???

That is some serious breakage. Is your hair feeling brittle?

I have to give you an answer when I take down my twists on the 10th or the 17th. I just did the Tightly Curly method, so it feels better. Before it did feel bitter. It would just snap constantly.]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:43:50 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10181043.html#10181043 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : eboni1 wrote: loose puff...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180697.html#10180697 Author: shantel75
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 6:52pm

eboni1 wrote:

loose puff and moisturise with water,vegetable glycerin and some oils.put your hair in large twist every 3 days and take them out in the morning to give your puff an extra umpft Big smile

^^^^

This is what I do, but I wear my hair up in a high ponytail with kanekalon wrapped around my nat hair.

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:52:45 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180697.html#10180697 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Nope^^Could you...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180507.html#10180507 Author: Heavy Rotation
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 5:17pm

Jess wrote:

Nope^^Could you explain or post from links?

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 17:17:16 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180507.html#10180507 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Swift wrote:^^That's exactly...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180335.html#10180335 Author: Patricia
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 3:13pm

Swift wrote:

^^That's exactly what I mean. What Ms. Blue said.

Also, I used to think that Suave didn't work for me but I've found that ONLY the Suave Tropical Coconut condish works for me and I use it to cowash, as a leave-in and in my moisturizing spray mix. V05 Moisture Milks don't work for my hair hair but I like the Tea Therapy.

Glycerine is not welcomed in my hair. I've tried the Scurl and homemade glycerine mixes and neither gave me good results.

I think that since you like twists, you should try to work with them.

Moisturize and seal daily or even twice a day.

Full head baggy at night (if you need extra moisture)

Consistently DC with a moisturizing DC

Add in a light protein to help with strength and retention

Keep those ends sealed and tucked away -- find cute styles to pin your hair into or cover with satin and rock a tam/beret, wig or headwrap.

If it gets really cold where you live, I would suggest covering your hair during the colder months.

Sounds good to me]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:13:14 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180335.html#10180335 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Wow. I lost 2-3...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180284.html#10180284 Author: mstinycurls
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 2:33pm

Jess wrote:

Wow. I lost 2-3 inches from breakage this week. Wow.

2-3 inches???

That is some serious breakage. Is your hair feeling brittle?

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:33:17 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10180284.html#10180284 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I don't even know. I measure...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10179707.html#10179707 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 03 2013 at 7:01am

I don't even know. I measure my hair exactly one week ago and it was 9 inches. This week6 with like stands at 7. Idk how this happened. A fist full of hair came out. They are suggesting that I cut 3 inches butter um my hair is only 6 inches. No way I'm rocking 3 inches.
I think the breakage resulted from clarifying my hair then using bentonite clay. I did a protein treatment then a deep conditioner. Maybe the protein treatment went bad.]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2013 07:01:33 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10179707.html#10179707 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Wow. I lost 2-3...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10178855.html#10178855 Author: AmyAmyAmy
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 02 2013 at 8:28pm

Jess wrote:

Wow. I lost 2-3 inches from breakage this week. Wow.

I didn't think that was possible Shocked

How OP?

]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2013 20:28:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10178855.html#10178855 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Wow. I lost 2-3 inches from breakage...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10176595.html#10176595 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Mar 01 2013 at 3:16pm

Wow. I lost 2-3 inches from breakage this week. Wow.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 15:16:25 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10176595.html#10176595 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Nope^^Could you explain or post...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10167175.html#10167175 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 5:38pm

Nope^^Could you explain or post from links?]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:38:22 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10167175.html#10167175 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : mini twists are my GOAT look....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10167078.html#10167078 Author: Heavy Rotation
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 4:39pm

mini twists are my GOAT look. i think they have helped a great deal with length retention.

i am now going to start leaving my rinse-out conditioner in....via the tightly curly method to see if that makes a difference. i only use silicone free conditioners though so i have to find one that is all natural and heavy enough to stay in my hair....sheamoisture dt masque is a NO GO. lol way too heavy for that level of leave in.

have you tried the whole non-rinsing conditioner approach?

]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:39:03 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10167078.html#10167078 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : While in twists, I do roll tuck...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166658.html#10166658 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 1:43pm

While in twists, I do roll tuck and pins everyday. I don't let my hair touch my collar]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:43:56 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166658.html#10166658 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I wear mini twists now.I redo...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166601.html#10166601 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 1:24pm

I wear mini twists now.I redo them every month. I use bentonite clayonce a month. The breakage did start around the time I started using shampoo, so I'll stop. I put mt in my hair, do we'll see about the breakage.]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:24:24 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166601.html#10166601 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I have really fine strands, I...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166253.html#10166253 Author: happy 4b
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 11:12am

I have really fine strands, I had and still have this problem. I would suggest doing mini braids and mini twists as a protective style. I only started doing it, but after a month when I took it down I feel my hair got longer. Maybe I am imagining. But in minibraids,its easier to moisturize and do all your hair needs, especially taking care of your ends.
My BHM sisters said I should cut out the shampoo so I did(their other ways to clean scalp).
You may also be low porosity. You need something to open the cuticle to get moisture in.
HTH!!]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 11:12:10 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166253.html#10166253 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : I think I fine stands too. Ugh....]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166075.html#10166075 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 25 2013 at 9:31am

I think I fine stands too. Ugh. a lot broke off today. Maybe I need to add coconutoil back into my Reggie.]]> Mon, 25 Feb 2013 09:31:56 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10166075.html#10166075 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : If your hair grows .5 inches per...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164998.html#10164998 Author: maysay1
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 24 2013 at 8:13pm

If your hair grows .5 inches per month, in it 8 months you should have retained 4 inches. So...you're not doing too badly but could be doing better.

My hair is fine (the actual hairs aren't thick/fat...which means not too many cuticle layers). Because I have fewer cuticle layers it doesn't take that many acts of damage to destroy a strand enough for it to break off. Maybe your hair is like mine?

I absolutely have to wear something on my head at night. The friction from one night can cause breakage and after a month I can have a rubbed out spot. I have to be SUPER gentle when I comb. I have to be very careful not to over stretch my hair when wet because doing that a few times will cause breakage (that's also why I use coconut oil, to combat hygral fatigue). I also can't be constantly in my head combing, detangling, moisturizing...all that needs to be done like once a week...certainly not everyday.

For me technique is more important than products. But, for my hair it's important to avoid products that are made with ingredients that are meant to stick to the hair (silicones, polyquats, etc.). Those things build up too easily for me and require strong shampoos to remove which over time degrades my strands. I think that's why I'm partial to Aubrey Organics because they don't have all those ingredients.
]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 20:13:08 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164998.html#10164998 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Months later and...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164449.html#10164449 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 24 2013 at 4:06pm

Jess wrote:

Months later and my hair is still the same length aka 6 inches. Whomp!

I spritz my hair everyday and seal with usually coconut oil.

I wash my hair with kinky curly shampoo sometimes. I use WEN as a conditioner and a deep conditioner. I trim my ends when I see split ends/fairy knots.

My hair hates baggying and shea butter. It's breaking and dry.

Should I do more moisture or protein? I'm starting to believe that this is just my terminal length.

My hair is now 9".

So in 8 months, my hair has grown 3inches. I think my hair grows .5 inches a months, but I retained only 3.

]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 16:06:48 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164449.html#10164449 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Ever since I started...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164374.html#10164374 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Feb 24 2013 at 3:12pm

Jess wrote:

Ever since I started doing the LOC method, my hair has been flourishing. The front section reaches my lips and the back reaches my armpit.

Hmm.

It's been 4 months. My front still reaches my lip and my back is still near my armpit.

From Nov 17 to Feb 23.

I just did my hair and I had a lot of breakage. I need to do some protein treatments. My front should be down to my chin by now.

]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:12:03 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10164374.html#10164374 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote:Ever since I started...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10109563.html#10109563 Author: bebe88
Subject: 326649
Posted: Jan 30 2013 at 8:17pm

Jess wrote:

Ever since I started doing the LOC method, my hair has been flourishing. The front section reaches my lips and the back reaches my armpit.

since I last posted i started the loc and I love it. I keep my hair in protective styles...buns or roll, tuck and pins.

Good luck and congrats]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:17:01 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post10109563.html#10109563 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Ever since I started doing the...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9837688.html#9837688 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Oct 05 2012 at 5:31pm

Ever since I started doing the LOC method, my hair has been flourishing. The front section reaches my lips and the back reaches my armpit.]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:31:57 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9837688.html#9837688 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Thank you^^ ]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9522779.html#9522779 Author: Jess
Subject: 326649
Posted: Jun 04 2012 at 11:51am

Thank you^^]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:51:27 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9522779.html#9522779 <![CDATA[I'm not retaining length?! : Jess wrote: Lilnicka4u2nv...]]> http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9522718.html#9522718 Author: Lilnicka4u2nv
Subject: 326649
Posted: Jun 04 2012 at 11:30am

Jess wrote:

Lilnicka4u2nv wrote:

Having low porosity hair isn't a "problem"

Oh okay. It's just a fact right?

I dont look at it as a "problem", low porosity cuticles are intact, smoother,less susceptible to damage, and when it is received, it holds on to moisture like no other. How could that be a "problem"?

There are just specific ways to work with it...If you don't know how, then it will be a problem as with any type of hair...

We have to focus more on getting moisture in...Opposite to high porous heads who have to focus on keeping that moisture in...

I recommend using something with a higher PH before sDCing to lift cuticles...Castile soap, baking soda, black soap...Never deep treat hair caked in product, always shampoo before...You want your hair as clean as possible so nothing will get in the way...

Look for products (specifically DCs) that are rich in emollients, some humectants...

Infuse moisture in by steam, DC for hours or overnight

Always finish off by doing a cold water and apple cider vinegar rinse afterward...

Edited by Lilnicka4u2nv - Jun 04 2012 at 11:43am]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2012 11:30:53 +0000 http://Forum.BlackHairMedia.com/im-not-retaining-length_topic326649_post9522718.html#9522718