Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Evolving78]

i do need to go back to drinking more water. i will start today. gotta get my water bottle out and my lemon juice. i was reading and old thread and someone stated how they kept their hair in a clip for the whole year. i could do that instead of bunning. just gather my hair with a clip and wear it messy with curls falling. i thought about doing that today, since my hair snagged twice. but i like it down right now... we want so much, but do so little to obtain...

 

[Embyra]

finished styling hair how i heart youif anything is going to make me go back to a relaxer it will be ecostyler company going bust

 

[nakialovesshoes]

I need to find a cleansing cream im tired of using shampoo that the moment it touches my hair it explodes into frizz

I just washed one side with shampoo and not the other the difference is night and day sigh

Embyra
Have you tried the Terresentials Mud Wash? I was using it but actually just started making my own mix of Bentonite clay & AV. Today I sprayed diluted ACV on my scalp & hair, really concentrating on my scalp. I massaged the ACV in for like 15 minutes & then I put the clay/AV on my hair & scalp. I massaged it in & left it on for about 15 minutes & rinsed my hair. My hair was nice & clean & moisturized & soft.

Then I CWed w/AOGBP. My hair feels great.

I BCed in September & did a detox with the Terresentials. I haven't used any real poo since. Once or twice, I've diluted some black soap or Dr. Bronner's w/AV. My suggestions may not work for you if you're using heavy cones, though.

 

[Embyra]

Embyra
Have you tried the Terresentials Mud Wash? I was using it but actually just started making my own mix of Bentonite clay & AV. Today I sprayed diluted ACV on my scalp & hair, really concentrating on my scalp. I massaged the ACV in for like 15 minutes & then I put the clay/AV on my hair & scalp. I massaged it in & left it on for about 15 minutes & rinsed my hair. My hair was nice & clean & moisturized & soft.

Then I CWed w/AOGBP. My hair feels great.

I BCed in September & did a detox with the Terresentials. I haven't used any real poo since. Once or twice, I've diluted some black soap or Dr. Bronner's w/AV. My suggestions may not work for you if you're using heavy cones, though.

heynakialovesshoes I follow the curlygirl method so i dont use cones etc so the shampoo i use is sulphate free but still frizz city

I heard about that Terresentials but im in the UK and didnt want to always have to ship overseas but i may try making my own im just worried about dryness with the clay...erplexed

I have to try something as i would like this cleansing issue down i already have my other steps down to a fine art lool

 

[nakialovesshoes]

hey@nakialovesshoes I follow the curlygirl method so i dont use cones etc so the shampoo i use is sulphate free but still frizz city

I heard about that Terresentials but im in the UK and didnt want to always have to ship overseas but i may try making my own im just worried about dryness with the clay...erplexed

I have to try something as i would like this cleansing issue down i already have my other steps down to a fine art lool

Embyra
I would definitely suggest you try making your own. I think there's even a YT video or 2 about making your own. Neither the Terresentials nor my homemade mix has dried my hair out. Both leaves my hair feeling really soft like after I rinse my conditioner. I think the AV may have something to do with it.

Just curious, what are you using to moisturize your hair? I'm still working on getting my routine down to a fine art.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

I used Giovanni 50/50 shampoo last night for the first time last night. I like it! (Haven't used it enough to say I love it yet.) My scalp and hair felt clean (but not squeaky clean, which I hate). I won't toss this one. Trying to start the year right, you know.

 

[shasha8685]

Rocking FreeTress Monaco Girl for NYE....

I love this wig!!!

 

[Embyra]

nakialovesshoes Ill def look up the yt vids i deep condition my hair every week using yoghurt coconut milk amino acids and oil and go under the dryer with a plastic bag for 30-45 mins

If im using a leave in i use the keracare naturals leave in

when needed i spray my hair with a water/lavender oil/castor oil mix or use coconut oil mixed with castor oil on top of damp hair nothing fancy but my hair loves oils so i will always include it weekly

 

[Anakinsmomma]

Why do I keep redoing twist if I'm taking them out Tuesday?!

 

[Aireen]

I'm struggling between getting a relaxer in January for the new year or stretching for an extra month or two so at least I can say that I didn't relax all or for the majority of the winter...

 

[NJoy]

Not feeling like flat ironing my hair for a lenth check today. I DC'd last night with coconut cream and yogurt, oil massaged my scalp and braided it up to airdry overnight. My hair is laying down and playing nicely. I'd hate to disturb that groove. A wig will fit ontop so easily for tonight. *sigh* Ah well. We'll see. Maybe I'll just stretch a section in the back. Who knows.

 

[SuchaLady]

JJamiah I bet youre going to end up transitiong! Thats how it starts lol

No relaxer for 2012
In for the long stretch

I have so much products to use up~ Not buying more then 6 different products- in the no buy for the long stretch

 

[Mz.MoMo5235]

JJamiah I bet youre going to end up transitiong! Thats how it starts lol

yup, that's how mine started

 

[BrandNew]

I don't know.. I feel like my phony puff doesn't match my hair anymore. It used to blend so well, but lately it just looks fake to me. I wonder if it looks that way to others...

 

[yuhlovevybz]

I just put my hair in little braids without extension last night and already wanna take them out. This is the only way I can stay outta my hair. Hope I can get 2-4 weeks outta them. Meanwhile since it's a new year I'll get back on my health craze since of course it helps hair growth. I'm scared to go on my runs now though since a man got murdered around the corner from my house though. I gotta find a diff running path. But the concrete hurts my ankles. Sigh.

 

[pookaloo83]

I buy shears and end up using them to cut paper, etc. This will be my 5th time buying shears. I wanna trim my hair a bit before I go back to my curls. Coincidentally, it's time for my lil mini trim. Last time I did it was October sometime while I was in twists. I'm just gonna clean it up a bit.

 

[JJamiah]

@JJamiah I bet youre going to end up transitiong! Thats how it starts lol

It would be a first for me. I definitely always just shave my head bald (I am bold, because I don't believe I have the head for it) @SuchaLady. (I have a fivehead)

Yet. Since Mr. Doesn't want me bald again

I don't know I have a condition, long hair on me makes me frustrated and I just want to CUT it.

Suchalady lets call it a Lonnnnnnng Stretch

 

[melisandre]

When I woke up this morning, I realized that my scarf had come off and I was sleeping on my cotton pillowcase. My first thought was, "Oh, no! This is not a good start to the new year."

 

[Embyra]

Dreaming of what could have been with wen... going to try hairrules cleansing cream instead sigh

 

[knjsavy]

Debating if i should wake my daughter to do a light press for a length check or let her sleep and keep going on my no heat thing - the 5th will make one full year of no heat in no way shape or form - unless you count hot water like this nosey biddy on my job.

 

[Evolving78]

i just put in a hair stick thingy to get my hair off of my shoulders. i like it and it doesn't seem to cause tension or stress.

 

[RegaLady]

Did a flexi roller set for the first time, two days ago. The results were pretty good! I can't wait to gain more length so that I can do more styles.

 

[winona]

Last night I put my hair in a stocking ponytail and I had enough to baggy and put on a phony pony I was so happy because my natural hair shrinks up sooo much

 

[Embyra]

This argan oil ecostyler is the shhhiiiiiiii.............every shiny surface i catch myself looking at my hair just to check the fabulosity

 

[Aviah]

So that's it. I'm starting my own personal challenge- no heat till June and low manipulation.
Washing in braids at all times, trying to do hair at most once a week (I plan to do my "slick bun" Monday-Friday anyway) taking it out to moisturise/seal midweek if need be only. Going to try to sit and do braids next weekend and wash weekly, moisturize as needed. I'll probably henna a few more times (don't want to commit to a schedule with that yet). Hope this goes well. APL by April it looks like now!

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

Don't people know I have a conditioner addiction?? Now they're talkin bout Wen, and it's givin me the PJ itch something Serious!! Ugh, I need to stick to my perfect reggie!!...or my hair is seriously gonna :buttkick:

 

[Napp]

im happy i relaxed

 

[spacetygrss]

I'm loving my TWA.
I can't believe that I've been natural for going on 11 years! Where did the time go?

 

[BreeNique]

Washing in braids doesn't seem to help much, I always end up detangling again afterwards. Perhaps I'm doing something wrong?

Left most of my hair goodies at school, so until then, I'm using my VO5/ Kenra mix, and ORS Replenishing conditioner. I miss the Joico (MAJOR sp!) moisturizer. Shea Moisture until then.

Ho hum.

Just whining. <3 bn

 

[SouthernStunner]

My hair and I are not speaking right now. I put in 7 corn rows using the DMM on Christmas day. I cowashed about 4 days later and the cornrows are feeling dry to me. The ends however feel smooth and moisturized. I think that is because I am about 7 mos post and my ng needs a lot more moisture.

I am not realxing cause I am in Guam and I cant do a good self relax (I tried 2x) so I will wait until I get back to the states. BUT then when I get there I will be looking for a house and moving etc I am getting a weave so then I wont be realxing until November. So that makes me well over a yr post when I relax.

WOW!