Comments on: Get Right For the Summer! http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/ Natural Hair, Beauty, Fashion and Makeup Blog Tue, 22 May 2012 04:15:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: afrobella » Ich Don’t Think So http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-28685 afrobella » Ich Don’t Think So Tue, 26 Jun 2007 14:22:42 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-28685 [...] Also, my stock has risen in the beauty product-producing community. Whereas before I couldn’t convince someone to mail me a free sample of anything, somewhere along the line, companies started getting my address and sending me stuff. As a product junkie, of course I love that! My response has been to rave about the stuff I really really love, while also mentioning that not all of the products worked well for me. (a perfect example is my recent Elasta QP giveaway. Love the Mango Butter and the DPR-11, but if I let that Intense Conditioner touch my tresses, I come out of the shower looking like Buckwheat). Or I’ll do a very constructive negative review, as I did for Carol’s Daughter Khoret Amen, which made my hair smell funky like an old batch of collard greens. But I need to find a happy balance. [...] [...] Also, my stock has risen in the beauty product-producing community. Whereas before I couldn’t convince someone to mail me a free sample of anything, somewhere along the line, companies started getting my address and sending me stuff. As a product junkie, of course I love that! My response has been to rave about the stuff I really really love, while also mentioning that not all of the products worked well for me. (a perfect example is my recent Elasta QP giveaway. Love the Mango Butter and the DPR-11, but if I let that Intense Conditioner touch my tresses, I come out of the shower looking like Buckwheat). Or I’ll do a very constructive negative review, as I did for Carol’s Daughter Khoret Amen, which made my hair smell funky like an old batch of collard greens. But I need to find a happy balance. [...]

]]> By: Get Right For the Summer! — Consumer Health Products and Tips http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-25189 Get Right For the Summer! — Consumer Health Products and Tips Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:14:51 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-25189 [...] Summertime, and and your hair roots are sweaty; Scalp feels itchy, and your split ends are dry … it all. The heat can damage your hair and burn your skin, and the humidity brings out the frizz source: Get Right For the Summer!, afrobella [...] [...] Summertime, and and your hair roots are sweaty; Scalp feels itchy, and your split ends are dry … it all. The heat can damage your hair and burn your skin, and the humidity brings out the frizz source: Get Right For the Summer!, afrobella [...]

]]> By: Courtney http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24559 Courtney Mon, 11 Jun 2007 23:23:49 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24559 While living on the coast of South Carolina, I can say I share the same hair woes. I'm also transitioning my type 4a hair in hopes of a new look and healthier hair for college(congrats class of 2007!) and I understand that the two textures of hair need more maintaining than usual, so I want to nurture my hair the correct way. My issue is that my hair is really thick but tends to frizz up in the humidity, and I'd like to be able to soften my roots as well. Although my hair is currently braided, I'd love to show it off with Elasta QP's products and enjoy my summer. Hopefully I can create a regimen from the products and embark on my journey to healthy, soft, natural hair! While living on the coast of South Carolina, I can say I share the same hair woes. I’m also transitioning my type 4a hair in hopes of a new look and healthier hair for college(congrats class of 2007!) and I understand that the two textures of hair need more maintaining than usual, so I want to nurture my hair the correct way. My issue is that my hair is really thick but tends to frizz up in the humidity, and I’d like to be able to soften my roots as well. Although my hair is currently braided, I’d love to show it off with Elasta QP’s products and enjoy my summer. Hopefully I can create a regimen from the products and embark on my journey to healthy, soft, natural hair!

]]> By: Devine http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24517 Devine Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:54:33 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24517 Since I'm from the VI, summer has always been one of my favorite seasons. And since moving to the States, I've really learned to appreciate it when it's single digits in mid January. However, suprisingly the summer is also the season in which I have the most problems with my hair. Although I regularly wash, condition, and mositurize, my hair still manages to be extremely dry, especially at the roots and the ends. I have random attacks of frizz and when I try to switch up from using cream moisturizers to say oils, I literally melt and end up with Crisco face. And to top that off my hair sheds more in the summer than it does in the winter! Since I’m from the VI, summer has always been one of my favorite seasons. And since moving to the States, I’ve really learned to appreciate it when it’s single digits in mid January. However, suprisingly the summer is also the season in which I have the most problems with my hair. Although I regularly wash, condition, and mositurize, my hair still manages to be extremely dry, especially at the roots and the ends. I have random attacks of frizz and when I try to switch up from using cream moisturizers to say oils, I literally melt and end up with Crisco face. And to top that off my hair sheds more in the summer than it does in the winter!

]]> By: Natalie http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24507 Natalie Mon, 11 Jun 2007 20:28:09 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24507 Dear Afrobellas, My Hair Stats: I have 4b, fine stranded, but very densely packed coils, curls, and penspring spirals that are colored with a semipermanent and texlaxed to make my life easier. This constant double-processing forces me to pamper my head on a regular basis to keep damage at bay. So far so good – It has taken me six years of being natural to finally learn how to keep hair on my head and not the bathroom floor! Now, on to the next step of maintaining a healthy and beautiful curly fro that I can rock in a global corporate office environment as I grow professionally into a higher profile role! At 38 years old I am a late bloomer in many ways… My biggest summer dilemma is working my curly fro in the humidity of the DC area combined with indoor dryness thanks to office air conditioning set to refrigerator levels. Although I've learned to accept shrinkage I am determined to conquer the frizzies and dryness. In the morning after spritzing, gel, and finger styling my wash'n' go is on point. By the time I leave the office at the end of the day I am afraid to look in the mirror to see my nice curly fro transformed into a dry, straw-like, and frizzy ball of hair that is just crying for TLC! I am afraid to count how much I have spent searching for my holy grail products. I want to minimize my products down a few fabulous brand lines rather than the smorgasboard of products that I put on my head right now. What's a professional-minded lady to do! I believe this calls for Elasta QP to the rescue@! Help and thanks Afrobella for a wonderful blog ! Dear Afrobellas,

My Hair Stats: I have 4b, fine stranded, but very densely packed coils, curls, and penspring spirals that are colored with a semipermanent and texlaxed to make my life easier. This constant double-processing forces me to pamper my head on a regular basis to keep damage at bay. So far so good – It has taken me six years of being natural to finally learn how to keep hair on my head and not the bathroom floor! Now, on to the next step of maintaining a healthy and beautiful curly fro that I can rock in a global corporate office environment as I grow professionally into a higher profile role! At 38 years old I am a late bloomer in many ways…

My biggest summer dilemma is working my curly fro in the humidity of the DC area combined with indoor dryness thanks to office air conditioning set to refrigerator levels. Although I’ve learned to accept shrinkage I am determined to conquer the frizzies and dryness. In the morning after spritzing, gel, and finger styling my wash’n’ go is on point. By the time I leave the office at the end of the day I am afraid to look in the mirror to see my nice curly fro transformed into a dry, straw-like, and frizzy ball of hair that is just crying for TLC!

I am afraid to count how much I have spent searching for my holy grail products. I want to minimize my products down a few fabulous brand lines rather than the smorgasboard of products that I put on my head right now. What’s a professional-minded lady to do! I believe this calls for Elasta QP to the rescue@! Help and thanks Afrobella for a wonderful blog !

]]> By: Zina http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24498 Zina Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:38:12 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24498 My biggest summer delimmas is that I can't stop sweating. How can I keep my natural hair fresh and free of frizz during the humid summer weather. Which products can I use to tame the frizzies. My biggest summer delimmas is that I can’t stop sweating. How can I keep my natural hair fresh and free of frizz during the humid summer weather. Which products can I use to tame the frizzies.

]]> By: Lark http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24496 Lark Mon, 11 Jun 2007 19:25:25 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24496 I started transitioning from relaxed hair to natural almost two years ago but have yet to figure out how to handle my hair in the summer. Last summer was the first time my hair was natural and I didn't know how to control it. I would wash it every other day and wear it pulled back in a wet bun. I would also sleep in that hair style and the back of my hair broke off. So, I've learned from that experience but have not yet come up with a manageable way to maintain my hair in the summer. My hair is extremely dry and frizzy and thick. Is there anyway I could define the curls as well as control the volume without drying out my hair? For me controlling the volume is key, is there a way? I started transitioning from relaxed hair to natural almost two years ago but have yet to figure out how to handle my hair in the summer. Last summer was the first time my hair was natural and I didn’t know how to control it. I would wash it every other day and wear it pulled back in a wet bun. I would also sleep in that hair style and the back of my hair broke off. So, I’ve learned from that experience but have not yet come up with a manageable way to maintain my hair in the summer. My hair is extremely dry and frizzy and thick. Is there anyway I could define the curls as well as control the volume without drying out my hair? For me controlling the volume is key, is there a way?

]]> By: Jenaee http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24487 Jenaee Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:39:45 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24487 I love summer. The warm weather, summer clothes, and most important, my birthday :-). But sadly, my hair doesn't feel the same. It seems to like to double in size as soon as I step outside. Not only does it get bigger, it feels like hay. I use to try to combat the both issues by putting as much product as I could. I would come outside looking like I poured a whole can of crisco in my hair. I recently did the BC and have about 5-6 inches of hair so maintaining moisture and cutting the frizzies is crucial. I love summer. The warm weather, summer clothes, and most important, my birthday :-) . But sadly, my hair doesn’t feel the same. It seems to like to double in size as soon as I step outside. Not only does it get bigger, it feels like hay. I use to try to combat the both issues by putting as much product as I could. I would come outside looking like I poured a whole can of crisco in my hair. I recently did the BC and have about 5-6 inches of hair so maintaining moisture and cutting the frizzies is crucial.

]]> By: kay-oh http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24461 kay-oh Mon, 11 Jun 2007 14:50:28 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24461 I love Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo and H-Two Leave-In Conditioner. I don't worry about humidity. I wear my have in two-strand twists. No worries there. I love Elasta QP Creme Conditioning Shampoo and H-Two Leave-In Conditioner. I don’t worry about humidity. I wear my have in two-strand twists. No worries there.

]]> By: Bridgette http://www.afrobella.com/2007/06/07/get-right-for-the-summer/comment-page-2/#comment-24330 Bridgette Mon, 11 Jun 2007 02:24:00 +0000 http://afrobella.com/?p=264#comment-24330 I've had hot weather dilemmas for almost 30 years now. I have yet to figure out how to style and moisturize my hair in hot and humid climates. I've moved from FL to TX and now to CA. FL and TX summers were brutal on my hair because of the intense heat and humidity. By the end of the day, my hair is one big curly afro. I don't know how the CA summer will be. I love to wear my hair in its natural state but sometimes want to straighten it just for a little change. I usually do that during winter because the weather is easier to deal with. How can I wear different styles in summer also? I’ve had hot weather dilemmas for almost 30 years now. I have yet to figure out how to style and moisturize my hair in hot and humid climates. I’ve moved from FL to TX and now to CA. FL and TX summers were brutal on my hair because of the intense heat and humidity. By the end of the day, my hair is one big curly afro. I don’t know how the CA summer will be. I love to wear my hair in its natural state but sometimes want to straighten it just for a little change. I usually do that during winter because the weather is easier to deal with. How can I wear different styles in summer also?

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