Questions that don't deserve their own thread

**draysmir** · February 23rd, 2021, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by GordonMurphella

If it's still sealed up, I'd imagine it's ok. Ask me how I know

I've used Virgin Snow for years to brighten up my silver hair and keep several jars around, and some of it is ... elderly, like moi. Good luck!

That is nice you're able to not waste any of your dye jars! I'm sure mine will be fine then, I still have yet to open it and check. Thank you for sharing your experience.

**Aviara** · February 23rd, 2021, 04:00 PM

I posted my hair photos in my Introductions thread, if anyone is curious what this question referred to.

**spurple** · February 24th, 2021, 07:18 AM

My question:

I've recently moved to the desert of southern New Mexico and the water is quite high in natural minerals. My hair feels 'sticky'? a lot and just doesn't seem happy with the same regimen I used to follow which is no cones and a good amount of oils with weekly or less washing. I have no idea where to start trouble-shooting! Does anyone have suggestions?

**Ylva** · February 24th, 2021, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by spurple

I've recently moved to the desert of southern New Mexico and the water is quite high in natural minerals. My hair feels 'sticky'? a lot and just doesn't seem happy with the same regimen I used to follow which is no sulfates and a good amount of oils with weekly or less washing. I have no idea where to start trouble-shooting! Does anyone have suggestions?

Definitely clarify (with sulfates) and chelate (with chelating ingredients such as EDTA).

**knobbly** · February 24th, 2021, 07:22 AM

Originally Posted by spurple

My question:

I've recently moved to the desert of southern New Mexico and the water is quite high in natural minerals. My hair feels 'sticky'? a lot and just doesn't seem happy with the same regimen I used to follow which is no sulfates and a good amount of oils with weekly or less washing. I have no idea where to start trouble-shooting! Does anyone have suggestions?

Clarify and chelate to remove buildup! You’ll probably have to do this regularly. Consider getting an in-shower water filter.

**veryhairyfairy** · February 24th, 2021, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by spurple

My question:

I've recently moved to the desert of southern New Mexico and the water is quite high in natural minerals. My hair feels 'sticky'? a lot and just doesn't seem happy with the same regimen I used to follow which is no sulfates and a good amount of oils with weekly or less washing. I have no idea where to start trouble-shooting! Does anyone have suggestions?

Ylva and knobbly already gave the best advice for dealing with the current buildup of minerals- I would also consider using 'miracle water' as either a final rinse or even to do your whole hair wash with as a way to prevent the buildup in the first place. The thread below doesn't give the recipe on the first post but IIRC it's 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid or ascorbic acid per gallon of water, is it maybe 1/8 teaspoon of each? The original thread is lost to the archives.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com...d.php?t=128756

**kimgeas** · February 24th, 2021, 12:18 PM

Okay this probably is a dumb question, how does Lush henna bar compare to 'real' henna, color-deposit weise? I mean I know the Lush one contains real henna but I've also seen that people said it's not 'as good'. I'm recently considering bleaching over it, so I want to know if this in any way makes it easier to bleach out. Or this is a bad idea overall. (And yes I know that technically you can bleach over henna, it just takes extra work and extra damage, which I do not want to risk. I'm well informed and prepared for 'the normal range of damage' bleach would bring tho.)

**florenonite** · February 24th, 2021, 12:32 PM

Originally Posted by kimgeas

Okay this probably is a dumb question, how does Lush henna bar compare to 'real' henna, color-deposit weise? I mean I know the Lush one contains real henna but I've also seen that people said it's not 'as good'. I'm recently considering bleaching over it, so I want to know if this in any way makes it easier to bleach out. Or this is a bad idea overall. (And yes I know that technically you can bleach over henna, it just takes extra work and extra damage, which I do not want to risk. I'm well informed and prepared for 'the normal range of damage' bleach would bring tho.)

I wouldn't recommend using ANY henna with the intention of bleaching over it. As I understand it, Lush henna is more prone to fading because the henna is diluted with things like cocoa butter. Just because it *can* fade doesn't mean it *will* fade or be easier to bleach.

**spurple** · February 24th, 2021, 02:06 PM

Originally Posted by veryhairyfairy

Ylva and knobbly already gave the best advice for dealing with the current buildup of minerals- I would also consider using 'miracle water' as either a final rinse or even to do your whole hair wash with as a way to prevent the buildup in the first place. The thread below doesn't give the recipe on the first post but IIRC it's 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid or ascorbic acid per gallon of water, is it maybe 1/8 teaspoon of each? The original thread is lost to the archives.

https://forums.longhaircommunity.com...d.php?t=128756

Thank you everyone for your help! I just did a BS paste with a diluted vinegar wash and my bouncy curls are back!