Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[youwillrise]

all up in the sto' shawty...trickin if i want to

just had to get that out because i cant get that line out of my head.

anyway...to make this hair relevant:

i kinda miss bentonite clay...i really wanna do a treatment, but i'm gonna wait until it's time to take my twists down.

 

[halee_J]

NikkiQ and shortdub78 have y'all tried donuts to make your buns? At 1 year post my hair is shrinking all kinds of weird and my unassisted buns no longer look nice, so I made my own donut with pantyhose. They are smaller than the BSS ones so they are easier to work with, plus if your hair is short it will cover the donut better and the hose won't snag the hair. I secure the buns with doubled up goody ouchless fabric head bands.To avoid that "hump", you sometimes get when you put your hair back, I do a side or center part, which also takes tension off my edges

 

[Lissa0821]

Ok, I did a no no and I am paying for it. I stretched my last relaxer for about 11 weeks, well from week 8 to week 11 I flat ironed my roots. One side of the head is thicker than the other side, the new growth is coarser and packed in. So on this side, I turned the heat up higher than the other side which has a looser curl pattern. I recently got a touch up and I noticed that the side I used higher heat on is now thinner. Oh well, no heat for me for a while.

 

[Evolving78]

halee_J

thanks! i will have to look into this. did you just cut the pantyhose and roll it to make a donut?

NikkiQ and shortdub78 have y'all tried donuts to make your buns? At 1 year post my hair is shrinking all kinds of weird and my unassisted buns no longer look nice, so I made my own donut with pantyhose. They are smaller than the BSS ones so they are easier to work with, plus if your hair is short it will cover the donut better and the hose won't snag the hair. I secure the buns with doubled up goody ouchless fabric head bands.To avoid that "hump", you sometimes get when you put your hair back, I do a side or center part, which also takes tension off my edges

 

[halee_J]

halee_J

thanks! i will have to look into this. did you just cut the pantyhose and roll it to make a donut?

shortdub78 Yeah, just cut the leg and roll I use pantyhose and not knee highs because the knee highs don't make a big enough donut IMO. You may even find that you may have to use both legs, just roll one and then roll the other leg over it.

 

[divya]

Feeling like big chopping when i move back to the States...

...i swear my sweetie is more excited about it than i am.

I'll be between 4-6 months post...hmmm

 

[Dizz]

i want to try this aubrey organics conditioner everyone is raving about. part of me is hoping it's going to be amazing

IT TOTALLY IS. YESSSSS!

part of me is hoping it sucks so i wont have to be ordering a staple and paying for shipping on amazon every month for the next five years.

but... sigh

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

Its officially winter wig season, I found a wig at the BSS that looks just like my hair. That will be my work wig, my weekend wigs will be Outre Tammy and this blunt banged bob. I'm ready for easy hair for a while!

 

[Incognitus]

I am soooo depressed right now. My detangling session was NOT pleasent!!


1st pic: Last weeks shed hair (didn't detangle for two weeks) I am kool with that.

2nd pic: This weeks shed hair after I did a real thorough detangle, it took forever. I am so burn out by it and so depressed by its size. (didn't detangle for a week)

I feel for you, this just happened to me when I tried a new conditioner...I feel nearly bald, and what's worse is that my hair keeps tangling!

Note to self, no mixing. Keeping it mega simple! The only new products can be oils.

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To Both Ladies: Um, maybe it's just me, but that's not much hair. I lose wayyyy more hair than that when I wash. Maybe I should be worried.... Should I??erplexed

 

[winona]

shortdub78[/USER];14673995]^^^[USER=252932]NikkiQ[/USER]
i keep seeing folks saying how they grew their hair using the bun method, but i'm like, how do you get it to look decent without it looking like a jacked up bunny tail? or evening using a ton of product (especially if your hair grows in layers)

I use a banana clip(from ulta) for the illusion of a lush ponytail then a hair net from sallys to give illusion of lush bun It takes about 2-5 mins total

 

[Incognitus]

I use a banana clip(from ulta) for the illusion of a lush ponytail then a hair net from sallys to give illusion of lush bun It takes about 2-5 mins total

Can you share any pics? Or give more detailed instructions. I'm trying to imagine how to do this, but I cannot get a clear image in my head.....

 

[Softerlove]

To Both Ladies: Um, maybe it's just me, but that's not much hair. I lose wayyyy more hair than that when I wash. Maybe I should be worried.... Should I??erplexed

Personally, it is alot of hair for me for 2 weeks. I mean it came out in clumps and tangled..it was a mess...a mess and a half.

I am waiting the pic too

 

[winona]

Incognitus[/USER];14676079]Can you share any pics? Or give more detailed instructions. I'm trying to imagine how to do this, but I cannot get a clear image in my head.....

I am not the best at describing but here goes

1. Wash, dc, leave in, seal all in 4-8 sections

2. Smooth hair with my hands like a ponytail but with my hands instead of a ponytail holder. Your hands are going to form an O around your hair.

3. Slip on my banana clip around your O (think pac man < )


4. Remove O and your hair should be secured by the banana clip at this time

5. Divide hair that is dangling out of clip and very lightly twist (so it doesn't tangle. Then pin around banana clip or fan it around banana clip

6. Secure your hair with chignon net around the banana clip. This will hold hair that is too short to into ponytail without the tension on the ends.

My hair was about SL here
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showpost.php?p=13775911&postcount=1373

How to use a banana clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9-YXLCDFYc

Twisted Bun Inspiration
http://www.youtube.com/user/glamazin.../3/fsZ2w5-zKtY

Fanning Bun Inspiration
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5-ZHYYbKd0&feature=fvsr

 

[NikkiQ]

I use a banana clip(from ulta) for the illusion of a lush ponytail then a hair net from sallys to give illusion of lush bun It takes about 2-5 mins total

I have banana clips and haven't even attempted to try them out.

 

[RoundEyedGirl504]

i wanna wash and dc my hair so bad, but then i would have to set it again and i don't wanna do that. i wish my hair looked good enough for me to put it in a bun.

You and me both! I have a little ducktail and it is not cute lol

 

[blackberry815]

An Indian lady at work asked me if I had a weave (Which is pretty rude in itself)... When i said no she asked me if i was mixed...I'm not sure if i should be offended or not. Even other races are out here thinking if we're not mixed we can't have long hair...smh

 

[Raspberry]

An Indian lady at work asked me if I had a weave (Which is pretty rude in itself)... When i said no she asked me if i was mixed...I'm not sure if i should be offended or not. Even other races are out here thinking if we're not mixed we can't have long hair...smh

blackberry815 Yea it's a catch-22, because while gorgeous long hair like yours is indeed rare to see in black women, the stereotypes and assumptions from others still suck.

Plus I also think it's rude to ask someone if they have a weave unless they're your friend (or if they're also black - I do give black folk a pass on this). If you asked her some kind ignorant questions about her Indian heritage I'm sure she would be offended.

 

[Evolving78]

i am 33 years old and i got my first gray hair. i thought i wouldn't get any until i hit my late forties, early 50's. whatever..... life goes on, but if i see one more, i will be covering it with a black rinse.

i feel bald today. i feel like my hair is extremely short. oh well, i'll get there. i'm trippin. it's the TOM anyway. i completely my first acrylic nail fill-in yesterday on one hand. i am so proud of myself. i do need a better brush though. i will finish the other hand today.

 

[Drtondalia]

@HauteHippie

This is good to know...Anemia was/still is the culprit! I cant wait until this ailment is permanently over!

I had an anemia issue for years. Two years ago my doctor sent me to a blood specialist that put me on a cycle of intravenous iron. I went every other week for like a month and a half and my hemoglobin levels shot up and have remained that way ever since. I take one iron suplement a day for maintenence.

 

[adamson]

I think I can actually claim BSL now. I need to take pics.

I still want the rest of my hair to catch up wit the back, so I'm going to wait forever to claim it! XD

edit: Also, the next time I'm straightening is in January, so I guess I'll wait until then

 

[winona]

NikkiQ[/USER];14676803]I have banana clips and haven't even attempted to try them out.

You so should. i retained a lot using them but I grew tired of touching my hair every 3-4 days and started being too rough. Now I am experimenting on what can last me a full week. i am so over my hair right now. I want it to be WL already but I know it takes patience and consistency.

 

[NikkiQ]

winona did you have to stretch your hair every time to use the clip? That's my main problem-super uber shrinkage!

 

[winona]

NikkiQ[/USER];14685723]winona did you have to stretch your hair every time to use the clip? That's my main problem-super uber shrinkage!

I did my buns immediately after cowash (wash, dc,) moisture, sealing so it was still wet and pliable. I never tried on stretched hair but just thinking about it gives me headaches

 

[NikkiQ]

^^^mine is still slightly damp from my cowash and products right now. Maybe I can put in some Celies to stretch for the morning and try to banana clip it tomorrow morning for work.

 

[NJoy]

I think I can actually claim BSL now. I need to take pics.

I still want the rest of my hair to catch up wit the back, so I'm going to wait forever to claim it! XD

edit: Also, the next time I'm straightening is in January, so I guess I'll wait until then

Your word's enough for me. Congrats on reaching BSL!!

 

[PinkGirlFluff]

I'm praying I don't lose my hair due to all of this stress in my life. Bahhh to the mf'ing humbug. Screw Santa and his minions! GRRRRR! Happy Holidays!

 

[blessedandlucky]

Never should have gotten these highlights. Nothing but trouble. So mad at myself and my stylist. After 8 yrs together, she failed me big time. Nothing to do but continue to pick up the pieces.


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[SuchaLady]

Reaffirmed what I knew all along. Cowashing does didly squat for me. Now I have to rewash my hair tonight. Oh joy...

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[Softerlove]

please stop doing night checks in dark clothing....please...your hair is black...this is bothering me.

Multiple passes with the flat iron....no, just no, its hair cruelty.

Texlaxing today! Adding 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil.


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[ms.tatiana]

I tried to make a 27 piece quick weave last night & failed lol. I'm going to un-glue the tracks and do it over again because this is suppose to be my new hair style for a few weeks lol.