I need help 4 group/hair type

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Greetings, everybody.
I am a noob to this forum and website. I've been natural for almost two years. I did the BC after transitioning for six months. My anniversary is in October on the 28th. Anyways, I've learned a lot along the way since being natural, but still have more room to grow...
My main problems are frizz and not knowing my hair type. I posted pictures in the newbies section within the forum. Yet, I did not feel confident with the answers of those that posted because they do not have my hair type (different race). Now, I am not racist. I love all race of people, but just feel the need to be honest. Meanwhile, I do not think I met my MHM since being natural. I do not know rather or not that I am doing something wrong to my hair? Recently, I 've been trying the ACV & Bentonite clay...This makes my hair more thirsty! :sad7:
These are the steps I've been doing:
1. Wash hair with ACV & water (placed inside applicator bottle)
2. Deep conditioning ( use any conditioner with oil and place a plastic bag on my head for 30-60 mins)
3. Rinse hair with warm water
4. Bentonite clay & ACV (mixed together in a glass bowl and use plastic spoon to mix...Place it on my hair in 6 sections and let it stay on hair for 30-60mins. Then, rinse hair out in warm water. next rinse hair in cold water and add cantu leave-in conditioner and oils).
Now, I did not do these steps for seven days straight as suggested from a YouTube video. I tried it for three days. Then, I start doing it every three or four days.
Here's recent snapshots of a Wash N Go after using the Bentonite clay...
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I am a noob to this forum and website. I've been natural for almost two years. I did the BC after transitioning for six months. My anniversary is in October on the 28th. Anyways, I've learned a lot along the way since being natural, but still have more room to grow...
My main problems are frizz and not knowing my hair type. I posted pictures in the newbies section within the forum. Yet, I did not feel confident with the answers of those that posted because they do not have my hair type (different race). Now, I am not racist. I love all race of people, but just feel the need to be honest. Meanwhile, I do not think I met my MHM since being natural. I do not know rather or not that I am doing something wrong to my hair? Recently, I 've been trying the ACV & Bentonite clay...This makes my hair more thirsty! :sad7:
These are the steps I've been doing:
1. Wash hair with ACV & water (placed inside applicator bottle)
2. Deep conditioning ( use any conditioner with oil and place a plastic bag on my head for 30-60 mins)
3. Rinse hair with warm water
4. Bentonite clay & ACV (mixed together in a glass bowl and use plastic spoon to mix...Place it on my hair in 6 sections and let it stay on hair for 30-60mins. Then, rinse hair out in warm water. next rinse hair in cold water and add cantu leave-in conditioner and oils).
Now, I did not do these steps for seven days straight as suggested from a YouTube video. I tried it for three days. Then, I start doing it every three or four days.
Here's recent snapshots of a Wash N Go after using the Bentonite clay...
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Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
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Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
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Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
Other styles, I've tried. Old Snapshots (accept the high puff).
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Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
You may have done it already but naturally curly has a hair type quiz: https://www.naturallycurly.com/texture-typing
Kayla
Youtube - Website4b/Density:iii/Strands:Fine, MBL
Hi, Glamourstruckk. Thank you for your respond. :compress:
I tried the test, but felt none of the test were totally my hair (If this makes sense).:shaking:
Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
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Addee. Yes, I noticed the ACV & bentonite clay does makes my hair extremely dry! This is why I stopped after three or four days of using it instead of trying it for seven days straight. I decided to use it only on days when I need to clarify my hair. Meanwhile, I am thinking about trying new products on my hair just to experiment. I never really tried a protein treatment accept the DIY protein e.g. Mayonnaise, honey & eggs... It does not help my hair with the frizz! During the past days, I've been searching online for a good protein treatment and moisturizing conditioners for high porosity hair. I cant wait for pay day to purchase these products. If you can recommend any affordable products, please share...
Here's the products:
Wheat Protein Hydrolyzed
Alba Botanica Drink It Up Coconut Milk, Hawaiian Duo Set Shampoo and Conditioner
ARABICA COFFEE BEAN BUTTER
Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel (to place in applicator bottle with water)
Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)
I have protein sensitive hair so I'm not the best one ask. But you might try the aphohee 2 minute reconstructor.
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Oh, okay. I take it that you may have low porosity hair. I noticed some low porosity are sensitive to protein... Meanwhile, I think I may try the Wheat Protein Hydrolyzed. Because I can mix it up with my favorite leave-in conditioner. Also, I have read several complaints about the aphohee 2 minute reconstructor. Something about making their hair feels stiff and over using it can cause breakage. For starters, I will do a protein treatment every two weeks...Then, after a month...try it once a month! Thank you, for responding and for your suggestion on a protein product.
Pattern: 3C/4A
Characteristics: (Spongy/Coarse/Curly Kinky)
Porosity: High
Density: Medium
Hair Width: Medium Sized Strands
Elasticity: Medium Elasticity
SL - APL - BSL - MBL - WL - TBL
My hair is armpit length when silk pressed (so close to BSL).
Natural state: awkward stage; shoulder length (front is above chin length and back is almost shoulder length).
Goal: MBL
10-28-15 (BC Date)