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I have a vision, but need help reaching it.

  • J

    Hi Brad and XMONDO team!

    Quick intro, I'm Jadi, from VA, USA, and have been watching your vids for a bit for tips and laughs on YT.

    Since hearing about your hair color, it's caught my attention and made me want to look into it, but uh... 💧It's gonna be a journey.

    For context, I'm MtF 🏳️‍⚧️. (💧I'm not overly comfortable just dropping that info loosely since... *Sigh* my fear of society, but this will make sense for what I'm asking about.) My natural hair is black, 4c, and a bit of a small 'fro that used to be twisted up years ago. Today, I'm wearing a wig (💧from Amazon) with subtle blue highlights. I don't plan on keeping it like this.

    My vision: 

    • Slightly hovering shoulder length hair, or at least just long enough to have a ponytail, if desired.
    • Wavy (potentially 4c > 2b)
    • Annnnnnd colored hair, about halfway down, with a galactic look (so likely Blue, purple, pops of neon colors, maybe..?)

    While this maybe be the road I'm taking, I'm wondering...

    • What could help promote hair growth?
    • What would be ideal for straightening hair from 4c?
    • Foreseeing that I would have to bleach my hair, what would be practical to achieve only the benefits?
    • What color(s) may be a good for this galactic, spacey look?
    • And, in what order would I have to go about this?

    💧I'm sorry for the many questions, it's just... *Sigh* that's the vision, but I feel like I need help getting there. If I need to drop a photo of my current look, I think I'd only be okay if it was private (💧again, fear of society and the phobic mess out there, thus this is to hide my face).

    I'd love to hear back from anyone on this. I know I've asked the team about what to do to promote growth and just recently what could help straighten, but this lays out everything I have in mind.

    Again, love the videos, and I hope you have an awesome rest of your day, and a bright future ahead. 💫

     

    ❤️- Jadi

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  • BM

    Hi beautiful! 🌟 First off, thank you for sharing your vision with us—I’m so excited for your journey! Let’s break it down so you can achieve that galactic, spacey look while keeping your hair healthy. For promoting hair growth, consistency is key. Our Viper Smoothing Oil can be a great addition to your routine, as it not only nourishes your hair but also protects it from damage, which is essential for length retention. Along with that, the Recalibrate Bond Repair Shampoo and Conditioner duo is perfect for strengthening your hair from within, helping to minimize breakage. When it comes to straightening your 4c hair, it’s all about gentle techniques. You might consider trying our Forcefield Heat Shield to help prep and protect your hair before styling. This will give you that lightweight hold while maintaining your natural texture. Just remember to avoid high heat and always use a heat protectant! Now, for the fun part—colors! For that galactic look, I’m thinking a blend of Super Blue, Super Purple, and a pop of neon Pink from our XMONDO Color Collection could be absolutely stunning. You’ll want to start by lifting your natural color with a gentle lightener, then apply your chosen shades. Start with the lightest colors first and work your way to the darker tones. Remember, this is a journey, and we’re here with you every step of the way. Take your time, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need more guidance. You’ve got this, and your future is as bright as those stars you’re inspired by! 💫

  • J

    Hi Hello, Mr. Mondo!

     

    First off, thank you for responding! I'm definitely glad to hear back from ya!

    I gave your suggestions a thorough read and a screenshot for notes as this gets carried out!

    That said, I have some ideas to run~

    First, treatment. In your reply, you suggested using Viper, Recalibrate, and ForceField from your line. I can def attest to Viper, it feels phenomenal. Every time I run my hands through, it's so soft and glides like a dream. Alongside it, I've been using Project X. It's cleared all the kinks and tangles in my hair so well and feels just wonderful every time I use it.

    But moving on, I have other plans. What if to start after this, I go to the recalibrate to strengthen and repair the bonds in my hair, and as a treatment, I reach for the tub of Hydrify? This, in theory, would give it a kickstart with hydrating the hair and conditioning it with a bit more nourishment.

    Once the shampoo and conditioner is done, it'll be time to say hello to Hydroglow (💧Yes, the rhyme was on purpose). This is when it's go time, and hopefully by the time I get there, Viper comes back. If not, there are other ways to give the hair another nudge of health, and/or we go to the Forcefield to ready the hair for straightening.

    Next would be to blow dry to puff and blow it out some, then time to run a silk press with some flat irons. I've been watching close attention and researching carefully on how to go about that, as well as the next part, which still scares me some, but... *Deep breath* It'll be time for bleach.

    The hair would have some time to recover, maybe a few days to a week, but then after, it'll be bleach time with what I'm thinking would be better this time around is 20 volume. Methinks with the hair being short, 30 might be too intense, and we want a nice, almost deep gradient from black to Galactic Aurora Borealis.

    Speaking of which, Colors! I like the idea of Blue, purple, pink. There was a moment where I asked though, "but what if turquoise?". For visual, think black side bang bob kind of cut. Down the hair, we have a deep purple, to blue, and an edge and balayage of turquoise to accent. Almost like the hair is a sword, the turquoise is at the edge, and wisps of it cut into the blue, if that makes sense.

    This is the picture in my head. If I have to draw it out, I will hook my tablet up and draw it down!

     

    Again, I really do thank you for the response. Let me know whatcha think. 🤔 Maybe when it's time, I'll record the changes. All in all, take care, love someone special today, stay curious, and as always, have a bright future ahead! 💫

    ♥️ - Jadi

    P.S. I saw what you did there in the end. Heckin' word play with the little signature emoji, slick. XD

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