Buttercup76 ~ Updating...

My first wash, style, and go...LOL
I used eco-styler gel to define the curls...
I am actually happy with the results although my hair is a bit crunchy....

Well Forum... Today I am going to get the ingredients to try the leave-in conditioner formula that Kimmaytube has on her youtube channel... I think that is the one thing that I am lacking in my regimen (a leave-in)... According to the channel the ingredients are as follows:

1 oz knot today leave-in
2 tablespoons Aloe Vera Juice
2 teaspoons Castor Oil
2 teaspoons Jojoba Oil

Mix well and apply to hair

According to her channel this mixture should have a pH balance of 4.0 - 4.5 to seal the cuticle... I hope it works for my afro looking ends... LOL I will let you know...

Good luck

CrissyQ wrote:Good luck

Thanks CrissyQ... I am crossing my fingers...

Good luck, I am curious so I have to go watch the vid.

Looking good Buttercup. The recipe looks like it has the right stuff. Please let us know how it goes.

As far as the leave-in goes... So far so good. I know for sure that a regimen gets better over time...

I must say that I absolutely loved the results from my first application of the leave-in conditioner inspired by Kimmaytube. The only modification I made was that I used the Giovanni leave-in as the creamy base because who really has time to wait for an online order to get to you... LOL...

Now normally when I wash/condish/detangle my hair and "go" it is pretty hard a brittle. After adding the leave in my hair feels very soft. I probably could have used a bit more of the leave in as I didn't use all of the first application in my hair. According to Kimmay's research the hair needs to be brought back to a pH of 4 - 4.5 so that the lifted cuticle can be put back into a non-lifted state... Therefore folks like me with afro textured hair can help manage those fuzzy ends, i.e. twist-out with afro ends... LOL...

What I plan on doing is using this once a week, when I wash on Sundays and what kind of results I get within a month or so... I believe I have found what I need and hopefully happy healthy growing hair for me....

I know we go out and buy a lot of products that claim the fame but I am truly NOT a product junkie.... So this surely is great to be able to put together something in my own home and be satisfied with the results. I hope this helps someone...

hoooraaay for not bein a product junkie, lol. i'll be there one day...im gettin there, slowly but surely!

post some pics of ur leave in results. i keep hearin of the kimmy leave in all over the place!

@NubieNatty...

I will take pics on Sunday of the results... AND the best thing about her leave in is that you don't have to buy it (yet) from her... LOL

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Here is my hair today... Did some chunky twist last night and separated them this morning... Here are the results... I am happy with it....

Have a great weekend Curl Street....

You should be happy. You're hair looks amazing. I love the color.

Love the wash n go fro!!

I too tried a modified version of Kimmaytube's leave in conditioner. I used Giovanni Direct Leave in and aloe vera gel (Lily of the Desert). I washed my hair with my twist in and applied to my twist so I could get true results. I plan to get her exact ingredients sometime next month.

Happy Sunday everybody.... I was just sitting here thinking that the reason why I love being natural the most is because I can be versatile. I mean with the insertion of a few bobby pins I can go from day hair to night hair and vice versa... And there is never a dull moment when trying to figure out what my hair is gonna do day to day.... I absolutely love it...

Below is my video on how I used the leave-in conditioner by way of Kimmaytube.
The second video are my next day results.







SN: I am kind of new to making youtube videos so don't judge me... LOL

Happy Thursday Curl Street

You did a great job on your videos... Your style using the leave in turned out nice and I like your hair color!

Thanks jlowman1... I actually got the color back in November 09 I think... My hair was about 1.5 - 2 inches then. So what you see is the results of it growing out and me not re-applying the color... But I love it because it helps me show the growth...

There was nothing wrong with your video. Your hair was cute!!

So what you think about the leave in?

Lynnieluve wrote:There was nothing wrong with your video. Your hair was cute!!

So what you think about the leave in?

I actually really like the leave-in. I really can't compare it to much though because I really didn't have a leave-in conditioner in my regimen. I had bought the Cantu Shea Butter Leave in but I only used it once. I really didn't like the way that made my hair feel after air drying. With this new leave-in method my 2nd - 4th day hair still feels soft and full of moisture. So for right now I will continue to use this weekly and see how my hair keeps reacting to it over time.

How has your experience been? BTW I love your new avi...

I like it alot. I was able to detangle and twist my hair (large twist) in 40 minutes. That has never happened. I am also gonna continue to use it and see what happens.

Thanks for the compliment.

Hi ButterCup

I enjoyed your video...I'm comtemplating on trying this leave-in. It has a lot of great ingredents!!!

Thanks for sharing!

KNH

Your twist out rocks!! Looking good lady!

Glad you like the leave in. I like your hair color. You aren't planning to recolor again?

Nice videos too!

nattyblog wrote:Your twist out rocks!! Looking good lady!

Thank You!!!

DvaAuNaturel wrote:Glad you like the leave in. I like your hair color. You aren't planning to recolor again?

Nice videos too!

Thanks. I don't know if I will color again any time soon. For my hair it is real harsh and that is why I haven't yet. But I am itching for change...