Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Lilmama1011]

I as trimming but I just thought maybe she knew what she was doing but she didn't. And she layered my hair erplexed. I can only blame myself. From now on its just me doing my hair! I try to give them my business but it just seems to leave me . Lesson learned!

i am glad you learned yup! im learning about how i should of actually deep conditioned after as you can see :rolleseyes: good thing its not major!

 

[Lilmama1011]

You have to do a proper dc after protein no exceptions. Yes, dc again with a product specifically made for deep conditioning. Don't wash your hair, just dc for a couple of hours.

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

i just went out and got pantene deep conditioner HanaKuroi

 

[ilong]

Lilmama1011 - I can't vouch for "minced garlic" . If some of those little pieces of garlic got into the hair, I can't imagine the pain of getting them out!
ITA with Saludable84 you can use green tea instead of black tea. Nettle tea is a little dark, but not as dark as black tea.
Gingerroot tea is light brown.
I usually add whatever tea stash I've collected from hotel room stays to my garlic, nettle tea rinse.
I leave the shampoo, conditioners, shower gels, pens, paper, etc. but I never leave tea or coffee in hotel rooms after my stay.

 

[ckisland]

Garnier Fructis is killing me!!! Everytime I go to Walmart now I need up in front of their shelves. I've even been walking right past the natural hair lines . It's the bright packaging, the whole set of new products, and big tail letters!!!! Anyone try the new Damage Eraser condish or treatment ?

 

[Lilmama1011]

Garnier Fructis is killing me!!! Everytime I go to Walmart now I need up in front of their shelves. I've even been walking right past the natural hair lines . It's the bright packaging, the whole set of new products, and big tail letters!!!! Anyone try the new Damage Eraser condish or treatment ?

Nope, I just saw the damage eraser for the first time. They got that from Loreal I assume

 

[oneastrocurlie]

My hair is shiny and moisturized after four days and I've done very little to it. Why am I a pj again? Lol. Clearly what I used on wash day worked.

 

[Lilmama1011]

My hair is shiny and moisturized after four days and I've done very little to it. Why am I a pj again? Lol. Clearly what I used on wash day worked.

what you use?!

 

[oneastrocurlie]

what you use?!

Lilmama1011

Shampooed with Elucence Moisture Benefits shampoo and DC with CR Deep Algae DC. Used PBN Murumuru Moisture Milk as a leave in. I twisted with CR Almond Jai Twisting Butter with a little Oyin bsp. Took them down the next day.

After taking down, I've used a little, like quarter size, of PBN Murumuru Moisture Milk to scrunched in my hair at night then I pineapple my hair in four sections (my hair is short).

In the morning, I take out the pineapples, shake. Little of the milk and bsp on my nape and edges and go.

OK... That sounds long when I typed it out. Lol. But it's literally takes less than 5 mins at night and in the morning.

 

[sounbeweavable]

I'm at home sick, so I'm taking advantage of my day at home by putting my new scalp/oil blend on with a plastic cap and letting my head marinade all day.

 

[Smiley79]

I'm thinking about relaxing my hair. This is my 2nd time going natural, lol, and now I'm thinking this again?! I always wanted to be a natural who straightens her hair, but after seeing the heat damage that I suffered in 2013 and seeing how my hair would not revert back to its natural curl pattern, I started to feel like why am I going natural?! I didn't even use heat that often on my leave out section and I lost my curl pattern. I love straight hair on me and I thought I could simply do that with my natural hair, but I refuse to see it get damaged. I'm thinking long and hard of relaxing my hair again but I'd REALLY need to take care of my hair this time so I don't end up with the issues that I had when I was relaxed the last time. Just thinking out loud.

 

[spellinto]

Last night I attempted to set my hair in pin curls...and by "attempted" I mean I started to form 1/2 of a curl and then said "ugh I don't have time for this!" Too much hair and not enough patience. I'll have to try again on a reaaaaaaally slow day.

My wash days have actually been detrimental to my hair so far. I've been experimenting with different ways to air dry and my hair really doesn't like it. I'm just going to let my hair hang as usual this time. I'm also due for a protein treatment and a much-needed trim.

 

[BranwenRosewood]

I hate when I find a good blog and the author no longer updates it.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I'm thinking about relaxing my hair. This is my 2nd time going natural, lol, and now I'm thinking this again?! I always wanted to be a natural who straightens her hair, but after seeing the heat damage that I suffered in 2013 and seeing how my hair would not revert back to its natural curl pattern, I started to feel like why am I going natural?! I didn't even use heat that often on my leave out section and I lost my curl pattern. I love straight hair on me and I thought I could simply do that with my natural hair, but I refuse to see it get damaged. I'm thinking long and hard of relaxing my hair again but I'd REALLY need to take care of my hair this time so I don't end up with the issues that I had when I was relaxed the last time. Just thinking out loud.

You sound so much like me. I've gone natural twice, complete with a BC and errythang... only to realize that I prefer straight hair. I try to be natural because I think it's "good" for my hair but at the end of the day, using all that heat to get my natural hair straight was causing more damage than just relaxing. So I relaxed about six weeks ago and haven't really looked back.. at times I miss my curly hair but the only time I would SEE my curly hair would be during wash time. I just decided that if Im going to relax then I will use best hair practices so I can reach my goals.

Im rambling lol I realize you didnt ask for feedback, you just reminded me so much of myself.

 

[Tonto]

I seriously don't know how to keep my ends smooth, they always seem a bit dryer than the rest of my length. I trim my ends but sometimes I just wonder if I should keep trimming until I get the desired effect?

 

[Prettymetty]

I need a really good moisturizing dc with slip...

 

[Saludable84]

I seriously don't know how to keep my ends smooth, they always seem a bit dryer than the rest of my length. I trim my ends but sometimes I just wonder if I should keep trimming until I get the desired effect?

When your hair is too moisturized, it can make the ends seem drier than they really are.

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[faithVA]

Tonto[/USER];19463807]I seriously don't know how to keep my ends smooth, they always seem a bit dryer than the rest of my length. I trim my ends but sometimes I just wonder if I should keep trimming until I get the desired effect?

Don't keep trimming. You will just end up with short hair with the same ends.

 

[veesweets]

Why is it that when I finally want to try the Trader Joe's conditioners, the Trader Joe's closest to me closes erplexed The roads are already disgusting so I'm not driving an extra 25 minutes for some $3 conditioner.

 

[EnExitStageLeft]

veesweets

At least you have the luxury of getting it on ground. I'd have to drive 3 1/2 hours (not counting the traffic) just to get it smh.

 

[Smiley79]

You sound so much like me. I've gone natural twice, complete with a BC and errythang... only to realize that I prefer straight hair. I try to be natural because I think it's "good" for my hair but at the end of the day, using all that heat to get my natural hair straight was causing more damage than just relaxing. So I relaxed about six weeks ago and haven't really looked back.. at times I miss my curly hair but the only time I would SEE my curly hair would be during wash time. I just decided that if Im going to relax then I will use best hair practices so I can reach my goals.

Im rambling lol I realize you didnt ask for feedback, you just reminded me so much of myself.

lol, no you're not rambling. Girl, I'm laughing cause I think I found my hair twin, loolll. I did the BC twice as well, big old production going natural, doign what's "good" for my hair also, but I want straight hair and my hair is all sorts of damaged from the heat. I dunno. smh. But one thing I can admit is that relaxed or natural, I have learned a LOT more now than I knew before and I feel like I can meet the needs of my hair a lot better now than before. I just need to pick one and stick to it. Geesh.

 

[Ogoma]

I did a impromptu length check. As I was pulling the strands, I was freaking out that my hair went from BSB to MBL in one month until I realized I was pulling on shed hair. No miracles for me.

On that note: anytime I go more than a week between detangling sessions, I feel like I am going bald. I don't know if I am a heavy "shedder" or what, but I do have a lot of shed hairs wanting to break free whenever it can.

 

[Napp]

I swear i have the longest shoulder to armpit distance ever. its going to take me a a year to get to APL. I am not cutting my hair shorter than APL for a long time

 

[veesweets]

EnExitStageLeft thats true, it could be worse... I need to stop complaining lol

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I think my hair hates airdrying. It feels and looks so much better when I blowdry on low or rollerset.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

lol, no you're not rambling. Girl, I'm laughing cause I think I found my hair twin, loolll. I did the BC twice as well, big old production going natural, doign what's "good" for my hair also, but I want straight hair and my hair is all sorts of damaged from the heat. I dunno. smh. But one thing I can admit is that relaxed or natural, I have learned a LOT more now than I knew before and I feel like I can meet the needs of my hair a lot better now than before. I just need to pick one and stick to it. Geesh.

Yup... I pretty much said that if I'm going to relax, I'm gonna be relaxed with long hair. *** the dumb ish; I know what to do, I've been on this site long enough to know the basics.. Just need to implement them.

 

[MRJ1972]

My hair is in THE WORST SHAPE EVER!!!! It has gone from BLS, APL, to SL, to NL and paper thin.... No chemicals = healthier,thriving hair or so I thought...My hair was so healthy relaxed...I may have to go back to my old stylist but I am too embarrassed for her to see my "real hair" after being MIA for years on my natural hair journey!!! I might as well start over with a relaxed bob and call it a day...End of rant! LOL

 

[jennwantslonghurr]

Fast growth vs retention can you have both? Id like to speed up my hair growth from 0.5 in to 2/3 in a month. Trying not to be too greedy but to make up for my trim. Im going to pick up some hair vitamins at the better health food store this weekend.

 

[Lilmama1011]

I did a impromptu length check. As I was pulling the strands, I was freaking out that my hair went from BSB to MBL in one month until I realized I was pulling on shed hair. No miracles for me.

On that note: anytime I go more than a week between detangling sessions, I feel like I am going bald. I don't know if I am a heavy "shedder" or what, but I do have a lot of shed hairs wanting to break free whenever it can.

omg that's hilarious!

 

[havilland]

I want a relaxer. Right now!!!!!


Ok....tantrum over

 

[ImanAdero]

Wondering if I feel like investing in a hair skin and nails vitamin or not...

Maybe next time I'm in Walgreens I'll check out their stuff again.