Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Saludable84]

I wonder if people can sue salons after doing damage w/ relaxers.....

You can. In New York though, it depends on where you go.

When I was debating on doing BKT over relaxers, I priced salons. The Dominicans wanted to charge me $200 while an "Aveda" salon wanted to charge me $450. I told my husband "I think she charging me so much because she's white and doesn't know much about black hair" but he said "No, white people charge more in NYC because you can actually sue them. They are usually insured". I'm not sure how true it is, but it got me thinking a lot differently about salons, prices and quality of hair care.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[shasha8685]

This product smells like straight Hawaiian Punch....and now I want some

 

[melissa-bee]

Wow I just bought a lemon. I'm so upset because it wasn't cheap and return shipping is expensive. That's the last time I buy an expiremental product....

A lemon?

 

[HanaKuroi]

She doesn't mean an actual lemon. She means a lousy product.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[shasha8685]

--Pleasantly surprised by this Aunt Jackie's line.

--The more protein I add to my regimen, the more heft my hair has. My hair hasn't felt this way in a long time.

--Thankfully, with the addition of protein, my hair is breaking less and less. Protein is what my hair wanted and desperately needed.

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I have a wedding to go to. I want to do something special like blow dry or a twist out
but i'm not sure if i can deal with the fallout. My hair is an awkward length. I may do twists, roll them up in grease proof paper and do a twist out that way. My hair comes out super short that way.

 

[Napp]

A lemon?

i bought a bad product. well its not entirely bad. it smells like vanilla cake batter but it doesnt do what it supposed to. i think i will keep it as a reminder that i need to control my spending on hair stuff.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Haven't washed my hair in 3 weeks. My scalp is on fire!! So not in the mood to wash my scalp & the way things are looking, its not happening tonight....or this week.

 

[Sade18]

Need to do an ACV rinse like now! Need to get my curls popping again

 

[cherishlove]

You wear a weave everyday how you gone tell me I need my ends trimmed. Well maybe I do but what your hair look like?

 

[cherishlove]

You wear a weave everyday how you gone tell me I need my ends trimmed. Well maybe I do but what your hair look like?

 

[Saludable84]

You wear a weave everyday how you gone tell me I need my ends trimmed. Well maybe I do but what your hair look like?

How about your hair is a hot mess day in and day out, but your giving others advice on what they should do? How about you fix your self before you attempt to fix others?

 

[kandake]

Glycerin is evil and awesome at the same time. There's glycerin ineone of my favorite moisturizers so my twistouts/braidouts don't last in the humidity. On the other hand my hair FEELS awesome after being out in the humidity. Glycerin really does pull the moisture from the air and my hair ends up feeling so soft and moisturized

 

[rririla]

Waiting patiently (lies) , for my Silk Dreams order to process, and literally keeping my fingers crossed, that it does to my hair, the magic that it does to everyone elses....I NEED FOR IT TO BE AS AMAZING AS EVERYONE SAYS, bc lately my hair HATES everything I put in it!!!! Rant over

 

[Tonto]

I need to get on the ACV rinse and the Oil Rinse bandwagons ASAP, my scalp is getting too dry and itchy to my liking, plus my hair begins to tangle up very easily!! erplexed
Six more days and I will remove my weave, yeah hey! I will try to air dry and leave my hair alone for a week (after a thorough detangling session, I thank my sister for getting me a comb that will help it and a gigantic satin bonnet) and see how my hair feels afterwards.

I hope my BSL will come by the end of this year though, I've been very good and listening to my hair...though if all that do not work, I have my new curly-afro-ish wig

 

[MsDee14]

It's so encouraging to see the progress of ladies on LHCF, YT and blogs. I just know the only thing keeping me from making my goal sooner..is time!

 

[naija24]

Wondering if I can hit APL or close by June 2014. If I'm grazing SL by December, it's possible right?

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Wondering if I can hit APL or close by June 2014. If I'm grazing SL by December, it's possible right?

Its possible if your shoulders are 3 inches from your arm pits.

 

[NGraceO]

Sooooo I've been really wanting to try CHI SILK INFUSION lately. Anyone uses/used it? How did it compare to other heat protectants that you've used? I've been using the IC Brand for years, and I'm not sure it's doing its job lol


On another note pre_medicalrulz are you still in wigs?

 

[naija24]

Its possible if your shoulders are 3 inches from your arm pits.

It's about 4.5 inches.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

NGraceO

Not for about a month now.
I want to try other PS for the rest of the year & see how my retention holds up.

 

[AlliCat]

Sooooo I've been really wanting to try CHI SILK INFUSION lately. Anyone uses/used it? How did it compare to other heat protectants that you've used? I've been using the IC Brand for years, and I'm not sure it's doing its job lol


On another note @pre_medicalrulz are you still in wigs?

@NGraceO I loooove CHI Silk Infusion and have since the beginning of my hair journey in '07. It makes my hair shiny and silky, without weighing it down. I find the Fantasia to be very heavy compared to this. It also has silk amino acids so can be used to protect the hair before relaxing (not that I would, it's too expensive). One thing I would mention is it does smell like a man's cologne. The only serum I can compare it to is It's a 10 Miracle Styling Serum (really good too and smells great. But for some reason I feel like the CHI conditions and protects my hair better b/c the it's a 10 doesn't specify that it protects against heat).

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Sooooo I've been really wanting to try CHI SILK INFUSION lately. Anyone uses/used it? How did it compare to other heat protectants that you've used? I've been using the IC Brand for years, and I'm not sure it's doing its job lol

On another note pre_medicalrulz are you still in wigs?

@NGraceO I loooove CHI Silk Infusion and have since the beginning of my hair journey in '07. It makes my hair shiny and silky, without weighing it down. I find the Fantasia to be very heavy compared to this. It also has silk amino acids so can be used to protect the hair before relaxing (not that I would, it's too expensive). One thing I would mention is it does smell like a man's cologne. The only serum I can compare it to is It's a 10 Miracle Styling Serum (really good too and smells great. But for some reason I feel like the CHI conditions and protects my hair better b/c the it's a 10 doesn't specify that it protects against heat).

Agreed! I cannot get my hair to have that silky shine & extremely straight look w/o my CHI.

 

[AlliCat]

@NGraceO

Not for about a month now.
I want to try other PS for the rest of the year & see how my retention holds up.

pre_medicalrulz I remember you mentioned that wearing wigs affected the front of your hair/edges.. what exactly about the wigs caused it? (the combs, lace, etc)

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

pre_medicalrulz I remember you mentioned that wearing wigs affected the front of your hair/edges.. what exactly about the wigs caused it? (the combs, lace, etc)

The friction from the stocking cap.

 

[Igotstripes]

I have an opportunity to be a hair model this week and I'm super excited! They want me to come in with wet hair no product..kinda nervous about that tho...I might slip some heat protectant leave in on there

 

[Saludable84]

Sooooo I've been really wanting to try CHI SILK INFUSION lately. Anyone uses/used it? How did it compare to other heat protectants that you've used? I've been using the IC Brand for years, and I'm not sure it's doing its job lol

On another note pre_medicalrulz are you still in wigs?

I use it faithfully. I used to use Crece Pelo, but the CHI SI leaves my hair softer, smoother, shinier and more manageable. It also detangles well. For me, it doesn't affect protein or moisture levels or works the best for me after a protein treatment (I usually do medium treatments).

It does smell like men's cologne and does contain silicones. But a good heat protectant will always have silicones. They don't cause buildup though.

I also used the CHI keratin silk infusion, but the SI is much better IMO. Then again, I only roller set. I think the KSI is better for direct heat.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

I have an opportunity to be a hair model this week and I'm super excited! They want me to come in with wet hair no product..kinda nervous about that tho...I might slip some heat protectant leave in on there

Congrats! Don't be afraid to say NO if you notice something they're doing that will affect your hair in the long run.

 

[Saludable84]

I wish (am pondering) I could open a salon and show these heauxs how its really done. Make them step up their skills or go home.

No one, whether relaxed or natural, should still have to deal with foolery. If I just cater to what people want, they'd go back to salons, just not yours!!!

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together

 

[Igotstripes]

Congrats! Don't be afraid to say NO if you notice something they're doing that will affect your hair in the long run.

Thank you! I'll be paying attention the whole time lol