Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Honey Bee]

So I didn't cut off all my hair I'm pussy, I only trimmed my ends. But I'm happy with my cut. Still MBL/WL

SlimPickinz, I *KNOW* you wasn't getting ready to cut off all that pretty hair??! I will get on the train (which I generally avoid on principle), come to wherever you be, and fight you. You betta not!

 

[spacetygrss]

I'm always amazed at how much my hair loves protein. My body loves a high-protein diet and my hair is only truly happy with consistent protein usage.

 

[Napp]

I decided to make a new website! This time i will really put some effort into it.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Congrats, naija24, you look lovely in your new cut!

 

[SlimPickinz]

SlimPickinz, I *KNOW* you wasn't getting ready to cut off all that pretty hair??! I will get on the train (which I generally avoid on principle), come to wherever you be, and fight you. You betta not!

Lmaoooo listen stay up there. No worries. I found my old hair dresser, went to the shop and discussed my cut with her. I went last week for my cut and chickened out she trimmed about an inch off. Honey Bee no need to get on the train just to fight me

I do want to cut this mop off though

 

[brownb83]

Trying to learn to love my hair again.

 

[CodeRed]

VO5 is my boo too girl.

I second that. It's pretty much everything I need outside of my relaxer.

I wish they'd get that search function fixed. That thing gives me life. Now I gotta go through google and attach "longhaircareforum.com" to everything just to search for info and it's definitely not as useful.

 

[spellinto]

My stash of product was already small to begin with...it feels so strange now let go of 98% it...all I can think about is the money I spent on those leave-ins, how long it took me to master using those flexi rods, and who on Earth will I give my flat iron to?

Halfway through my rummaging I found a bottle of Paul Mitchell's Kids Detangling Taming Spray (a leave in conditioner) I had forgotten about. It moisturizes my natural hair pretty well so I'll keep it around. (I have better luck moisturizing my short hair with sprays because creams seem to build up on my scalp ) I like that it detangles too because it's easier to use my afro pick afterwards. I'll use it up until it's gone and then decide whether to repurchase.

My stash as of now:
- VO5 Moisture Milks Shampoo (for clarifying)
- VO5 Moisture Milks Conditioner (staple )
- Hair One Cleansing Conditioner (may be tossed)
- Paul Mitchell Kids Detangling Taming Spray
- Not Your Mother's Kinky Moves Curl Defining Cream (may be tossed)
- Softee Protein Gel
- Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor
- Ultraswim Chlorine Removal Shampoo
- a satin scarf, boar bristle brush, seamless comb, afro pick

I plan on experimenting with the gel & defining cream. I rarely use the satin scarf unless my sides start to look shabby as they grow in. Same with the brush...rarely use it, but it's hard to find a good boar brush so I'm not letting go of this one.

 

[KweenBeeDiva]

Y'all.....

My mother broke the button on my yellow bird. It's stuck on high speed and won't turn off until it's unplugged. I was so mad! I tried not to be mad, but I had her for 9 years. It still works, so that's a plus, I guess. I can find the round/ circular yellow bird dryers, just not the one that is shaped like the silver bird. I like that the buttons are on the inside of the grip instead of the outter side.

I've though about upgrading to the silver bird, but I'm not sure how it truly compares to the yellow bird. I've looked a reviews on Amazon, but most are about the yellow. If anyone has the silver bird, please let me know if it's as good/better than the yellow bird.
TIA

 

[lovely_locks]

Have a mixture of honey, coconut oil and black Jamaican oil sitting on my head. Hoping it will make my hair softer.

 

[Rocky91]

so far this shea moisture manuka and honey line is
i shampooed and conditioned, and now the masque is sitting on my head. it had slip going on and it smells great. i'm sure it'll work very well.

I love when i find an entire line that works well!!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

You ever have someone do something and you know exactly where they are coming from but it still makes you pause and take a deep breath?

 

[shasha8685]

---Back to my regimen. Thank goodness I know what my hair needs at the very minimum. I suffered no setbacks last year due to my hands way off attitude but I didn't retain much growth either.


--My hair loves and needs protein. Any suggestions for protein based DCs and moisturizers are much appreciated.

--Thinking about getting my blog its own site off of blogger. I'm still mulling it over but it seems like something that I should do.

 

[spacetygrss]

---Back to my regimen. Thank goodness I know what my hair needs at the very minimum. I suffered no setbacks last year due to my hands way off attitude but I didn't retain much growth either.


--My hair loves and needs protein. Any suggestions for protein based DCs and moisturizers are much appreciated.

--Thinking about getting my blog its own site off of blogger. I'm still mulling it over but it seems like something that I should do.

shasha8685:

I don't know if it's considered a Protein DC, but Komaza's protein treatment is AMAZING. It's a strong protein, but leaves my hair feeling both strong AND soft. I've followed it with different moisturizing DCs and my hair always feels good.
You should give it a try.

 

[PlainJane]

I have small bumps along my hairline. I'm so mad. I think it was the jbco. I shampooed yesterday and they are still there. I guess I'll be clarifying this weekend.

 

[meka72]

I'm unsure but I think my hair may be normally porous now.

 

[ronie]

I'm unsure but I think my hair may be normally porous now.

It is very possible. I find that I need less protein in my regimen. It stays softer longer, and it takes much much longer to airdry. It even takes long with my soft bonnet dryer now. I still call her hi po so that I don't forget to go back to my hi po regimen if she starts acting up.
meka72

 

[meka72]

It is very possible. I find that I need less protein in my regimen. It stays softer longer, and it takes much much longer to airdry. It even takes long with my soft bonnet dryer now. I still call her hi po so that I don't forget to go back to my hi po regimen if she starts acting up. meka72

The last time I did my hair, I didn't do an ACV rinse and it took my hair about 1.5 hours to dry. That's a long time for my hair.

I also realized that my hair was very responsive to the temperature of the water on wash day.

 

[KinksAndInk]

I keep saying I'm going to switch to biweekly washes but so far I haven't. Smh. Definitely this month will be it. Maybe even once a month until summer. I'm on a mission so I need to keep my hands out of my hair as much as possible.

 

[DoDo]

I have small bumps along my hairline. I'm so mad. I think it was the jbco. I shampooed yesterday and they are still there. I guess I'll be clarifying this weekend.

PlainJane

This is why I cant use JBCO on my scalp. Instead I only use it on my hair, and mostly on my ends.

 

[DoDo]

You ever have someone do something and you know exactly where they are coming from but it still makes you pause and take a deep breath?

shawnyblazes

Would you like to share?

 

[alex114]

I'm in the 2015 wig challenge but i just got tired of my 4 week old cornrows and took them out -_- sighhhhhh, so now idk. my hair is in a puff, which is cool lol, but now idk, should i throw some V05 on it and just leave and wait till I can wash? hmmmm

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I sold more hair products than I bought last month. Progress!

 

[KinksAndInk]

Today is a snow day. Wish I had some Marley hair. Today would be the perfect day to do some twists. Oh well.

 

[divachyk]

I sold more hair products than I bought last month. Progress!

Did you take a beating on shipping? I'd love to sell stuff but by the time I factor shipping, it's not worth it. oneastrocurlie

 

[divachyk]

I keep saying I'm going to switch to biweekly washes but so far I haven't. Smh. Definitely this month will be it. Maybe even once a month until summer. I'm on a mission so I need to keep my hands out of my hair as much as possible.

I'm now washing every 2 weeks and my hair is doing much better. Granted, I'm in plaits and wearing wigs, thus I'm using less product so the need to cleanse is way less. But, every 2 weeks was norm pre-hhj and my hair did fine. You should try it. KinksAndInk

 

[KinksAndInk]

I'm now washing every 2 weeks and my hair is doing much better. Granted, I'm in plaits and wearing wigs, thus I'm using less product so the need to cleanse is way less. But, every 2 weeks was norm pre-hhj and my hair did fine. You should try it. KinksAndInk

It's what I used to do but since cutting off the heat damage and going heat free and rocking my curls I feel the need to wash weekly. My mom swears she only washed my hair once a month when I was a kid and my hair was waist length so I might go back to that lol. Anything for more retention.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

divachyk, and this is why I'm stuck with a lot of things I dont want to go to waste while I'm protective styling. I like fast shipping which is $5.25, you get it in 2-3 business days. Those items have been on the swap board like 4 months, lol

 

[KinksAndInk]

I need a protein treatment but I don't feel like being under the dryer for the aphogee two step so I think I'm going to mix a little two step with either Joico or SM JBCO DC, slap on a plastic cap and snuggle back in bed.

 

[Rocky91]

so far this shea moisture manuka and honey line is
i shampooed and conditioned, and now the masque is sitting on my head. it had slip going on and it smells great. i'm sure it'll work very well.

I love when i find an entire line that works well!!

yep, did not disappoint. it had my hair laying down flat, it was so moisturized.

random thought: the only reason i still have edges and a nape is because i pay careful attention to them when I DC. because a ponytail/bun ain't cute to me unless it's sleek and tight.