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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 7:02pm |
I have a little fro  but it's dangerously matted. I know dangerously isn't the right word to use but it is very applicable and extremely accurate.
I even put olive oil in it yesterday night in hopes of washing it out today but I haven't yet, please please please help me.
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 7:11pm |
Soak it under the water, apply a cheap conditioner with lots of slip. Suave or VO5 Moisture milks, or anything you have laying around. Real aloe vera would be perfect as it will detangle and moisturize. In small sections, use a wide tooth comb, I suggest a denman brush, and work your way through the heavy conditioner. Twist that section and move onto another until you're all done. Apply a plastic cap and use a dryer for 20 mins.
Rinse hair and apply more conditioner in the shower to make sure hair is soft. Apply leave in conditioner to wet hair and twist wet hair in small sections to dry, or style as desired. Moisturize hair with water based moisturizer daily.
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 7:21pm |
 Derri wrote:
Soak it under the water, apply a cheap conditioner with lots of slip. Suave or VO5 Moisture milks, or anything you have laying around. Real aloe vera would be perfect as it will detangle and moisturize. In small sections, use a wide tooth comb, I suggest a denman brush, and work your way through the heavy conditioner. Twist that section and move onto another until you're all done. Apply a plastic cap and use a dryer for 20 mins.
Rinse hair and apply more conditioner in the shower to make sure hair is soft. Apply leave in conditioner to wet hair and twist wet hair in small sections to dry, or style as desired. Moisturize hair with water based moisturizer daily.
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Thank you for the help. I don't have any real Aloe in the house. Unfortunately, anymore. I don't have a denman either. My hair is relatively "short" but long, you know what I mean. Shrinky little thing.
But it's just so discouraging. Should I soak it while in the shower under warm water?
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 8:06pm |
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Hello hydration conditioner or Pearl Collection Aloe Vera Cholesterol conditioner aka "green magic"should do the trick
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 8:20pm |
yes under the warm water in the shower or if you want to use a spray bottle.
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 10:11pm |
Derri wrote:
Soak it under the water, apply a cheap conditioner with lots of slip. Suave or VO5 Moisture milks, or anything you have laying around. Real aloe vera would be perfect as it will detangle and moisturize. In small sections, use a wide tooth comb, I suggest a denman brush, and work your way through the heavy conditioner. Twist that section and move onto another until you're all done. Apply a plastic cap and use a dryer for 20 mins.
Rinse hair and apply more conditioner in the shower to make sure hair is soft. Apply leave in conditioner to wet hair and twist wet hair in small sections to dry, or style as desired. Moisturize hair with water based moisturizer daily.
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IA.  You could add oil to add more slip during the detangling session in the shower if needed.
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Posted: Dec 12 2012 at 10:53pm |
if your hair is that matted, i don't think that the first thing you should do is soak it with water. that could make the tangle/matting worse. i would try spritzing lightly with water and drenching with conditioner to first finger detangle as best you can and then get in the shower to finish the job.
good luck!
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Posted: Dec 14 2012 at 8:05pm |
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wow, great suggestions, ladies.
Edited by femmemuscleisback - Dec 14 2012 at 8:06pm
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Posted: Dec 16 2012 at 4:12pm |
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like your title lol, i cosign with the others. condition condition try tresseme naturals moisture conditioner
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Posted: Dec 16 2012 at 4:29pm |
Kellyanna wrote:
Aussie moist conditioner and you should start co washing at least 5 days a week, and use a steamer...
Also were a shower cap at night to keep your hair moist... |
Aussie moist conditioner is wonderful as well as 3 Minute Miracle Deeeep Moisture.
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