tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post7872887529644160901..comments2024-03-13T03:25:01.756-07:00Comments on The Moptop Maven.com | The Premier Source For All Things Creative, Fly & Fashionable: Products + Techniques That Help Prevent ShrinkageMop Top Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01015978415066958745noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-77480213607741834702010-12-13T08:13:54.359-08:002010-12-13T08:13:54.359-08:00*pictures in the third and fourth pictures not pai...*pictures in the third and fourth pictures not paints lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-4779304082389070842010-12-13T08:13:12.668-08:002010-12-13T08:13:12.668-08:00Ok I'm a weirdo this question has nothing to d...Ok I'm a weirdo this question has nothing to do with hair, Did you paint the pictures behind you in the third and fourth paintings? I really like them, if you did you should sell art work and jewelry if you didn't is there an online store where I can go to purchase artwork like this. <br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-21655596059547454832010-12-11T21:40:47.550-08:002010-12-11T21:40:47.550-08:00My shrinkage isn't too bad, but I do have it. ...My shrinkage isn't too bad, but I do have it. On wash day, I do twisted bantu knots and wear my hair loose all week. I use purabodynaturals butters and on the ends of my twists I used Uncle Funky's Daughter's Curly Magic. My hair gets fluffier the older it gets, but the curls are super tight the first 3 days. When I blowdried, I'd do two cornrows for a wavy look.Napfrocurlzgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12964045556596354204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-63969764566808730592010-12-11T18:44:15.900-08:002010-12-11T18:44:15.900-08:00My hair shrinks like crazy but I will try a gel to...My hair shrinks like crazy but I will try a gel to see if that helps elongate it a bit. I do a twist out, sit under a dryer, take it out and my hair is back to a 'fro like nothing even happened! How annoying, and I even use aloe vera gel!<br /><br />I will also be trying Nefertiti's advice lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-5565574129610469532010-12-11T12:21:55.359-08:002010-12-11T12:21:55.359-08:00great info, like always.great info, like always.mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184147811751570391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-61014315422630060922010-12-11T11:43:06.036-08:002010-12-11T11:43:06.036-08:00Another method that I use when twisting my hair we...Another method that I use when twisting my hair wet is to cornrow my twists together as I complete twist sections, and then leave the cornrows in until my hair is dry. This stretches the twists and also gives them a nice wavy texture, since you get the best of both the twist/braid-out! The method also works with plaits, if you don't know how to cornrow. Just make at least four braids so all the twists get nice elongation in the plaits.Nefertitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379364984933969497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-32479126796613750642010-12-10T12:57:33.873-08:002010-12-10T12:57:33.873-08:00Thanks for the info!Thanks for the info!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270971601373324961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-9238209063411760782010-12-10T09:21:02.299-08:002010-12-10T09:21:02.299-08:00I do the clips and that seems to help a lot. The s...I do the clips and that seems to help a lot. The size of the twists make a difference too. I did a video on "Mastering the Twistout" on my YT channel with some of the same tips. I like the look with Miss Jessie's and Jane Carter! Great post as always...thanks for the tips!TrendySocialitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04172989688382083753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-12605165145564957492010-12-09T22:31:24.198-08:002010-12-09T22:31:24.198-08:00Thanks gal!!Thanks gal!!Qqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02662746692048604395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-8115353296262108102010-12-09T21:56:18.208-08:002010-12-09T21:56:18.208-08:00On Cyber Monday, I just bought my first bottle of ...On Cyber Monday, I just bought my first bottle of the coveted KBB Sweet Ambrosia--the second ingredient is vegetable glycerin!! On the website glycerin is farther down the product list (fourth or fifth). Now Im scared to use it for fear my hair will become hard. Has anyone else come across this?quitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411232882814613038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-86099064399820965972010-12-09T21:48:44.067-08:002010-12-09T21:48:44.067-08:00The only way I know to prevent shrinkage is to do ...The only way I know to prevent shrinkage is to do a dry twist out on 2nd day hair! First day hair consists washing the hair, a leave-in conditioner and moisturizer-then set in twists. using any gel or cream will surely have my EXTRA curly hair shrunken like an old skull!!! thanks for this great post :)Califabuloushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05501944137608017688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-81340186193407703482010-12-09T18:49:30.265-08:002010-12-09T18:49:30.265-08:00Hi for clarification about the Herbal Essence Long...Hi for clarification about the Herbal Essence Long Term Relationship Conditoner(RED BOTTLE) are you talking about the one with the pump top or just the conditioner alone that you suggested that can be used as a leave in as well. Thanks:) I was not sure so I bought the one w/o the pump and I must admit that I liked using this(w/o pump) as a leave in and it smells good:) ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-52251025226779563802010-12-09T17:32:34.997-08:002010-12-09T17:32:34.997-08:00I will definitely take these tips into considerati...I will definitely take these tips into consideration.<br /><br />http://shantelligent.blogspot.comSHANTELLIGENThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00814998879009130749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-2188648955455556572010-12-09T16:48:14.452-08:002010-12-09T16:48:14.452-08:00Thanks so much for the tips! Today I tried the cur...Thanks so much for the tips! Today I tried the curl enhancing smoothie on dry hair (just put little water on the ends with wet hands) with a little aloe vera gel on top sealed ends with castor oil..Best twist out to date! Excellent crunch-free definition and not much shrinkage at all! I'll try the duckbill clip under the dryer next time. Ive never thought of that.quitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411232882814613038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-31737222000227025222010-12-09T16:17:55.752-08:002010-12-09T16:17:55.752-08:00Girl I am SO running to the store tomorrow to get ...Girl I am SO running to the store tomorrow to get the clips and the Aloe Vera gel. I'm so excited to try the twist out again.RedLady821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-58084212502485846582010-12-09T15:46:57.749-08:002010-12-09T15:46:57.749-08:00Nothing. My hair is going to shrink no matter wha...Nothing. My hair is going to shrink no matter what, no matter how long it grows or what I use. I just have learned to accept it (took me two rounds of being natural though) and now that I have, I really enjoy the moisture that comes from creme based puddings even though I know I'll get major shrinkage. The longer I let it go free in the twist out stage, the more I love it on me! :-)Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14071016583187622819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-46976326780460474882010-12-09T13:53:29.332-08:002010-12-09T13:53:29.332-08:00Excellent post! I wanted to know what products do ...Excellent post! I wanted to know what products do you use on a daily basis to moisturize your hair when you do twistouts and when you press you hair. Thank youAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-59824453267181600142010-12-09T13:49:26.254-08:002010-12-09T13:49:26.254-08:00Thank you!
I am in my seventh month of transition...Thank you!<br /><br />I am in my seventh month of transitioning and as my natural hair grows, the shrinkage grows. It's annoying at times, to say the least, since it makes my already thin and fine hair look thinner and more fine.<br /> <br />I appreciate the tips.honeybrown1976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-85507252545184205692010-12-09T13:35:06.309-08:002010-12-09T13:35:06.309-08:00I recently made a concoction of shea butter whippe...I recently made a concoction of shea butter whipped with coconut oil, olive oil, and a little Aubrey Organics GPB conditioner. My hair is fully natural so I do the "wash and go" method. I add the whipped product to my hair in the shower, comb through one more time under water then squeeze up into a scarf. Hydrophobic effects= quicker drying. With this method, my hair almost barely shrinks! (Not to mention the moisture is super good for my hair during the colder winter months!) Curl definition stays, also. I HIGHLY recommend!!!Adriiinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-9219528557544406782010-12-09T13:13:44.889-08:002010-12-09T13:13:44.889-08:00Wonderful post and just what I needed!!! I am almo...Wonderful post and just what I needed!!! I am almost 9 months BC and my hair growth is amazing. Now I want to showcase some of my length. This post has been GREAT at giving me tips to show my length. Thanks so much!Califia's Laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01231789332359496755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-66156144923982588082010-12-09T13:04:08.366-08:002010-12-09T13:04:08.366-08:00These are such great tips. I was thinking about h...These are such great tips. I was thinking about how I need to start doing something to stretch out my strands. My short fro wouldn't look to tiny if I did a twist-out to the top. If I would only stop being so lazy...The Audacity of Colorhttp://theaudacityofcolor.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-14044204835409424782010-12-09T13:04:02.896-08:002010-12-09T13:04:02.896-08:00Great post! What kind of aloe vera gel do you use ...Great post! What kind of aloe vera gel do you use and where can I purchase some?Amberhttp://www.twitter.com/Diva0210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-87767855871335249892010-12-09T12:44:20.292-08:002010-12-09T12:44:20.292-08:00Fantastic post. Good timing as I am still in the ...Fantastic post. Good timing as I am still in the beginning stages of figuring out what types of twistouts work best with my hair. I absolutely LOVE your blog. Keep doing whatcha do as it is cleary working for you and oh so helpful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-6984377267245578322010-12-09T12:08:05.442-08:002010-12-09T12:08:05.442-08:00omgosh i love the one with the shea moisture smoot...omgosh i love the one with the shea moisture smoothie. i must say, you really have your twistout game on lock.Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006295637242107268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-65978150840833659952010-12-09T11:54:17.577-08:002010-12-09T11:54:17.577-08:00This post is very timely. I did twists with Shea M...This post is very timely. I did twists with Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and my shrinkage was crazy. My hair is soft but it shrank alot.<br /><br />I get the least amount when I twist or braid on try hair or when I use kinky curly knot today and the curling custardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com