Shoulder | Armpit

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Originally Posted by mojavewolf1

Is my hair APL yet? I have never heard that term...Is it arm pit?

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/c...itepics010.jpg:cool:

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I can't really tell from your picture what length it is, but it looks like you're at least close! :) Yep, APL is Arm Pit Length.

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Originally Posted by tangirl24

Currently have my first olive oil treatment in-wooo! Thanks for the advice!

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If you have any trouble getting the oil out, there is an article on how to use conditioner in a specific way to remove the excess oil.

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Diva

If you have any trouble getting the oil out, there is an article on how to use conditioner in a specific way to remove the excess oil.

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In my excitement about my new sulfur powder based oil, I accidentally over oiled, and my hair looked a right mess. I actually ended up blotting up the excess with translucent makeup setting powder and a complexion blotting sheet, and then the rest came out in my normal shampoo.

I tried ktani's oil shampoo once and it took a whole week of daily shampooing/conditioning for the oil to come out of my hair. o_o

I haven't touched oil since. :o

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Originally Posted by tangirl24

Okay, I have a quick question since I'm a newbie. I have no idea how to use this site so I'm sticking with this one thread! Haha, since you all are in the know- the ends of my hair dry are so frizzy! I feel like there might be some breakage, it doesn't feel soft at all. I quit heat months ago and I've greatly conditioned my hair. Do I just need to use some treatments (I haven't used treatments yet) or gulp, chop the ends off? I did get about an inch off a month and a half ago.

Thanks in advance!

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It really sounds like you need to clarify. What do you think, ladies?

Tangirl, I also would highly recommend the SMT. PM me or search for the thread if you need more info on that.

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Diva

It really sounds like you need to clarify. What do you think, ladies?

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I think that everyone needs to clarify once in a while. If she hasn't she could try it and see if her hair improves.

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Originally Posted by holothuroidea

Here is a very excellent article about hair damage that I hope you will find helpful.

Welcome to LHC! :waving: :D

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Diva

It really sounds like you need to clarify. What do you think, ladies?

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Quick newbie question, what does clarify mean? Thank you :confused:

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Originally Posted by Wildcat Diva

Tangirl, I also would highly recommend the SMT. PM me or search for the thread if you need more info on that.

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Thanks Wildcat! What is SMT? Excuse all the questions!!

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Originally Posted by tangirl24

Quick newbie question, what does clarify mean? Thank you :confused:

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To clarify means to strip any build up off of your hair. All shampoos and conditioners and styling products can build up on hair and even natural products like oils can leave residue over time.

You can clarify with a clarifying shampoo like Prell or Neutrogena Anti-Residue. Avoid shampoos labeled as "daily clarifying" because they usually contain 'cones and/or protein. Not that you need to avoid 'cones and protein, but they are counterproductive to true clarifying.

You can also clarify with baking soda and vinegar or lemon juice. To do this, you first shampoo with a 'cone free shampoo and then wash with 1tsp of baking soda dissolved in 8oz of water. Rinse. Then follow with another rinse of either vinegar (white or apple cider) or lemon juice diluted at least 1:4 in water.

You can follow your clarifying with your regular conditioner but it's also a good time for a deep-moisture treatment like an SMT.

Here's the SMT thread.

HTH :)