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meikemeisje
October 17th, 2011, 01:48 PM
hello everyone!

I have finally registered as a user and can't wait to dive into the world of information on here to try and make my hair look prettier :cheer:

for years I'd been dying my hair black with a henna-esque type substance called Bigen, which was awesome because it didn't fade, but less awesome because it was also impossible to bleach out in any sort of way! so I've had to let it grow out, it was a long and painful progress, I've had to cut my hair quite short (at least for my standards) and let it grow back out, but I'm finally on my way back to BSL! (pictures here (http://www.meikemeisje.nl/plaatjes/hairjourney.jpg))

my main problem is frizz (as you can see from the last pic in particular) on the top layer of hair (bottom layer is nice and smooth and curly/wavy), so I'm hoping to find some good solutions here ;)

:waving:

Aqua Gal
October 17th, 2011, 02:13 PM
Welcome! Your waves are beautiful. I think a lot of us struggle with frizz, so you will find lots of company. I'm very curious about the Bigen you were using. I've never heard of it.

Happy growing!

Corylina
October 17th, 2011, 02:56 PM
Wow! I know some people trying to have super black hair with henna but as indigo fades away much faster than lawsonia henna they almost always become red...

Enjoy the forum! :D

meikemeisje
October 18th, 2011, 12:57 AM
I'm very curious about the Bigen you were using. I've never heard of it.

http://bigen-usa.com/

I used the stuff on the left, it's a powder (like henna) that you just add water to, and Bob's your uncle :)

I used to buy it at this Asian "toko", it was cheap, too! Perfect for what I wanted, until I didn't want it anymore, haha.

oktobergoud
October 18th, 2011, 02:05 AM
Jaaaaaaaaaaa Meike, welkom! :D

Fethenwen
October 18th, 2011, 02:14 AM
You've come to the right place :D

Welcome!

meikemeisje
October 18th, 2011, 02:21 AM
Jaaaaaaaaaaa Meike, welkom! :D

Angelicaaaa :waving:

Roscata
October 21st, 2011, 12:30 PM
Hello meikemeisje! Welcome to LHC! :D

Frizz killers: Conditioner Only Washes - TLHC Style (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/vbjournal.php?do=article&articleid=18), lemon rinse defines curls dramatically and fights frizz (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=53745&highlight=lemon+rinse), The much-recommended SMT (Snowymoon's Moisture Treatment) (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=128), post-wash light oiling and Kimberlily's defrizz spray (http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=277).

meikemeisje
October 22nd, 2011, 03:38 AM
thanks! :puppykisses:

Manzanilla
October 23rd, 2011, 09:58 AM
Welcome!! :D