To be honest, I just wasn't feeling the hair very much. Besides, I had far more things to work on and be concerned with (I designed her funeral program...see the last post). Anyway, as a result of my hair being pulled back, and my need for a retightening I decided it was best to use a little bit of gel (eek!) and mousse (yuck!) to tame the growing halo around my head.
Well as it turns out, gel and mousse are not the best products for locks (duh!!). I had buildup for days, and it wasn't that little flaky gel buildup. It was sticky, icky buildup. I was terrified at the thought of what my hair would look like if I couldn't remove it. So, here's what I did...
I soaked my hair in a concoction of veggie wash, clarifying shampoo, dishwashing liquid, and (shutter) Krud Kutter! Yep, Krud Kutter. I was so desperate and determined to remove the buildup that I lost my mind! However, I am happy to report...my hair is free of buildup
and surprisingly pretty soft. I guess I must have stripped everything out, cause my scalp was a little dry, but its all good now. A few EO spritzes and all is well.
Just don't EVER try this at home.
Be blessed,
KLW
12 comments:
Wow. That was quite the cautionary tale! But alls well that ends well I suppose. Nice to have you back in the blogosphere. Maybe next time just a headband?
Hey, your hair is beautiful. Sorry to hear about the build-up issue. It's funny that you had that experience with two products are are water soluble. Actually, shea butter causes more build up than mousse.
Salkis,
Shea butter is definitely a no-no in my opinion. Especially with sisterlocks. But my experience was definitely a lesson learned.
Thanks for your response,
KLW
Leighann,
Girl my hair was so out of control my headbands were just no help at all. I was forced to desperate measures!!!
Take care,
KLW
I personally think you were rockin that pony tail
Thanks for the 4-11!! Your hair is really growing! Nice!
Karen,
I'll let you in on a little secret...I loved my ponytail!!! The buildup on the other hand is a different story.
Thanks!
Thanks Tra and Maryee!
Whew, looking good considering the situation you went through.
Also, if you ever need to remove build up in the future you an try Aveda's Hair Detoxiofier...it works very well.
I'm glad to hear that you resolved that issue. Just consider it a lesson learned. I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Thanks for the heads up. If I was going to do it before, I definitely won't do it now! You're brave for using the krud kutter. I probably would have used undiluted ACV and still ended up with a mess. My condolences on your grandma's passing. Peace,
Chi-chi
your hair is beautiful. any advice to a newcomer?
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