Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Lissa0821]

I am completely content with my hair, my regime and products I am currently using. But yet again I am at Walmart buying new hair products I have never tried, just to "see" how it would work on my hair. I do it this because I love to try new products and Walmart will take it back in a heartbeat if I don't like it!!!!!!

 

[Saludable84]

No idea. My mother tried to get me to use it back in the 80s. Itchy scalp and dry hair was not on the menu, LOL. I am shocked this stuff is still going!

I used it back in my teens and it was really thick. And stank. No real proof it worked either. After my first bottle, didn't use it again and not really inclined to go back down that road.

It also did make my scalp itch, but in my defense, I cannot put anything in my scalp without it itching. Even deep conditioning causes itches.

But I'm glad you found the ingredients. That was like a sighting of big foot right there.

 

[Evolving78]

Is it still thick like back in the day?

Phosphorus is probably for growth, like regrowth and hair loss growth.

I use it. It's still thick, but they have a lighter version. I use both.

 

[Saludable84]

I use it. It's still thick, but they have a lighter version. I use both.

I've always wanted to know the ingredients to understand how it's so thick.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

With the way I'm feeling, I'm tired of these crochet braids already. I'm ready to take them down. I'm irritated than a mug and this hair is not helping. Luckily I have work tonight or I'll take these suckers right down.


Yes, I know I just put them in

 

[ChanelNo5]

I think I may have found a Reniece like stylist in my area! Her Facebook and Pinterest are really impressive and she seems completely focused on healthy hair growth. I'm so excited I can't wait for her to call me back.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I was reading one of the threads here about a poster's wig coming off at a car wash, and it reminded me of the time my ponytail came off on the bus when I used to talk to this guy

I'm sitting here thinking I'm looking cute and stuff, and lean on his arm. All of a sudden, my head feels pretty light once I lifted my head back up and the dang ponytail falls right off! I'm trying to hurry up and put it back on the sly tip, and the ponytail slips out my hand and falls on his lap

I couldn't do anything but laugh, and put it back on.

 

[Saludable84]

I was reading one of the threads here about a poster's wig coming off at a car wash, and it reminded me of the time my ponytail came off on the bus when I used to talk to this guy

I'm sitting here thinking I'm looking cute and stuff, and lean on his arm. All of a sudden, my head feels pretty light once I lifted my head back up and the dang ponytail falls right off! I'm trying to hurry up and put it back on the sly tip, and the ponytail slips out my hand and falls on his lap

I couldn't do anything but laugh, and put it back on.

That's what you get for trying to be too cute

 

[Dee-Licious]

I get Play too. Whoever they have helping to decide what products are best for people depending on their beauty profile, is doing a slightly impressive job. I was surprised to see so many products these past couple months in my box that's catered to those with kinky curly hair. However, I was disappointed to get two styling products this month. I would have preferred to get the Devacurl No Poo rather than the Supercream.

Also, I still don't think they have connected the dots to mean that kinky hair often means darker skin, because the shades of the lip products they have sent have been all a miss for me tho I'm sure they look good on those with fair skin.

I need to start my Play back up.

 

[Saludable84]

Every time I'm sent a YT video (irl), it's always a girl with 3b, low to medium density and super shiny hair.

I just saw a video of a girl comparing ES Coconut Oil and JBCO Gels.

They make it look so easy; meanwhile, back at the farm... a sister cannot do that. A sister will look like a yeti.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Every time I'm sent a YT video (irl), it's always a girl with 3b, low to medium density and super shiny hair.

I just saw a video of a girl comparing ES Coconut Oil and JBCO Gels.

They make it look so easy; meanwhile, back at the farm... a sister cannot do that. A sister will look like a yeti.

No.. not a yeti

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My head is so itchy

Imma probably be patting all night at work.

 

[Anaisin]

Just found out there is a black owned beauty supply here

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Protein-moisture balance.

I never heard of it until this site. I learned tonight that in general, it's not necessarily common knowledge. Mm.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I've got to remember to always retain/maintain a teachable spirit. I don't ever want to get to the place/point where I am wrong, don't know it, can't hear it, and can't learn for talking.

 

[Saludable84]

Just found out there is a black owned beauty supply here

I found one in NYC. Wondering if I can visit it today

 

[Evolving78]

I've got to remember to always retain/maintain a teachable spirit. I don't ever want to get to the place/point where I am wrong, don't know it, can't hear it, and can't learn for talking.

I appreciate this! When you see something not working, try an alternative. Remember all kids learn differently! I hope you have a good upcoming school year!

 

[Evolving78]

Protein-moisture balance.

I never heard of it until this site. I learned tonight that in general, it's not necessarily common knowledge. Mm.

Most salon products are balanced, unless the product is focused to treat a certain condition of their hair. Another thing is salon products are meant to work together to give you the balance your hair needs.

Now we have everyone trying to learn and figure out the chemistry of their hair and going through trial and error, so either we are using too much moisture, or we are using protein based products the wrong way.
I know doing protein treatments, and using ecostyler gel caused me to have protein overload.

 

[Evolving78]

My head is so itchy

Imma probably be patting all night at work.

You got a scalp cleanser? ORS has one. I always used it when I had braids.

 

[von rose]

Used olaplex yesterday and don't know how I feel about it. It definitely acts like a protein on my hair and my strands are stronger but it feels weird. Gonna do another treatment in a few weeks and give a judgement then.

Also I decided to dip into other forums on the hair board (the relationship one) and remembered why I don't wander far :/

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Yesterday at a meetup.com hair meetup I met two ladies with FLAWLESS, CRAZY PERFECT, GORGEOUS, STUNNING, THERE-ARE-NO-WORDS skin.

One was 45 and the other looked 25 in BW years but was probably in her late 30s. Skin looked brand new!!!

We all met for the first time yesterday. I had to ask about their skin regimen. The 45 YO only, only, only uses raw shea butter. The other lady ONLY uses rose water, rose hip oil, and shea butter.

Cleansers? Hot water, both said. The other lady said if she ever does feel a need to use soap, she would use African black soap.

I'm floored.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

You got a scalp cleanser? ORS has one. I always used it when I had braids.

I don't think so. But, when I'm hot (or irritated) I get itchy lol

 

[Evolving78]

I don't think so. But, when I'm hot (or irritated) I get itchy lol

It will cool your scalp too!

 

[KinkyRN]

Glad I got he Komaza analysis. They gave me tons of info about my hair and seemingly great tips but I am so confused now. My hair is totally opposite of what I thought.

 

[Sally.]

Protein-moisture balance.

I never heard of it until this site. I learned tonight that in general, it's not necessarily common knowledge. Mm.

@shortdub78 Do either of you have any info on how to maintain the protein/moisture balance? I just discovered after 3 years that my hair has been suffering from protein overload, which finally explained why it was breaking off so badly and why every time I raked my hand through my hair while wet, it would come out in globs.

I corrected it by doing the Chicoro prepoo method and steaming with a protein free conditioner. But now I'm not sure how to know when I need protein and how often to do so. I know that moisture overload can lead to gummy hair that comes out when it is touched as well. I've suffered from both protein and moisture overload and don't know how to keep it balanced.

 

[Sally.]

Glad I got he Komaza analysis. They gave me tons of info about my hair and seemingly great tips but I am so confused now. My hair is totally opposite of what I thought.

What did they say?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@shortdub78 Do either of you have any info on how to maintain the protein/moisture balance? I just discovered after 3 years that my hair has been suffering from protein overload, which finally explained why it was breaking off so badly and why every time I raked my hand through my hair while wet, it would come out in globs.

I corrected it by doing the Chicoro prepoo method and steaming with a protein free conditioner. But now I'm not sure how to know when I need protein and how often to do so. I know that moisture overload can lead to gummy hair that comes out when it is touched as well. I've suffered from both protein and moisture overload and don't know how to keep it balanced.

I'm still figuring it out. Here is a helpful video (porosity matters!).

ETA: There are many threads here that come up if you search "moisture protein balance," too.

 

[Sally.]

This bootleg standing steamer of mine.

I'm under it and worried. It drips. So poorly designed. I'm pretty sure I don't need a handheld steamer. Maybe for Christmas I can get the standing steamer I should have just gone with from the jump.

Which one do you have? I have the LCL one and that drips water too after about 20 minutes. Also one of the wheels on the stand was missing a screw when I got it, so it kinda leans to the side a bit.

 

[Sally.]

I think I have found my holy grail of brushes... It is called the Tangle Buster (I think). Just saw it at Walmart. It says it is for brushing and detangling THICK, HEAVY and LONG hair. It does not look like any brush I have ever seen.

Now when it says THICK I think they mean dense. My hair is extremely dense and heavy. It does not matter whether my hair is silky straight or not...my hair is FAT. The strands themselves are also FAT. This brush feels heavenly! It actually finds my scalp AND detangles with no pulling, ripping etc.

My hair can NOT withstand paddle brushes, denman brushes or the like. Those kinds of brushes pull/rip my hair and do not effectively penetrate the rainforest on my head. TMI alert: I am hairy all over so...

I have been waiting my whole life for a brush like this. I have not brushed my hair in AGES, because none of the brushes out there have worked for my hair. I think I will run out to get more in case they stop selling them.

BOTTOM LINE: This brush is definitely made for thick and heavy hair. If your hair looks 'thick' while natural, but thin when straightened, then your hair is not truly thick as in dense. However, everyone is different so... I see this brush working great on any texture 1-4 as long as the hair and hair strands are dense and heavy. Finer hair strand ladies may feel it is to powerful on their scalp.

I have a similar brush that I brought about 5 years ago after I saw one of the girls from My Natural Hair sisters use it during one of her videos. I thought the brush would just glide through my hair. However since the brush moves apart as you brush through your hair, I felt like it wasn't durable enough to even make it through brushing my hair strands unless I held the brush taut (which defeated the purpose of the brush to me).

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Which one do you have? I have the LCL one and that drips water too after about 20 minutes. Also one of the wheels on the stand was missing a screw when I got it, so it kinda leans to the side a bit.

I have a cheap, off-brand steamer I got from Ebay . . . so off-brand it has no NAME.

I attached a picture of it at this post: https://longhaircareforum.com/threa...nking-out-loud.541651/page-1243#post-23941423