Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Bad&Bougee]

I prepood with fresh aloe vera and coconut oil today and my hair felt like silk. The moisture and slip made wash day so easy. I'm doing it again next wash day

That used to be my favorite prepoo!! Simple ingredients that pack a lot of punch.

 

[Bad&Bougee]

Has anyone used Komaza's SuperMane Cuticle Care Repair Spray?

 

[Bad&Bougee]

I have been a bum all week. Work has me completely stressed and I haven't had any interest in doing anything to my hair besides combing it to make it look decent for work. I use the term decent lightly. I look like I let Don King do my hair for free. I know my hair is mad at me and hopefully we can make up this weekend.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I have been a bum all week. Work has me completely stressed and I haven't had any interest in doing anything to my hair besides combing it to make it look decent for work. I use the term decent lightly. I look like I let Don King do my hair for free. I know my hair is mad at me and hopefully we can make up this weekend.

I was alright until I read "for free."





I'm sure you look good still.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I rushed into work today with ugly hair. It was out of place, and hardly looked combed....I know. And it was 3 weeks post wash.

So I go into the Lady's room thinking "I gotta rearrange this do" as I took my hair loose I grabbed a chunk and stretched it across my nose to see if it still smelled clean an Nooo lol. It did not smell bad but it did not smell good. Hair grease really does capture every thing in the air!

I just got done washing it tonight with 22Century's Citrus bar. I like it! It got all of my greasy build-up off. I have to go back to washing every two weeks. I can't be walking about with hair that smells like McDonald's. Lol Lol the every three weeks wash thing ain't working out.

To my credit though y'all I have been so busy with moving, and taking care of other things! I've been working, cleaning, moving fish tanks, cooking, doing laundry, shopping etc.

I have learned......Don't skip wash day!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

When I heat straightened my hair, I played around with it, putting all sorts of rollers and curlformers and spiral rods and so forth on it.

The wavy curlformers I have went on very easily.

I thought about it: I'm heat straightening my hair to then give it some slight texture.

So I paused and asked myself: What are the GOALS? What are you trying to ACCOMPLISH, GET, HAVE with the straightening-then-adding-some-texture-back process?

1. Stretched hair to avoid severe tangles and SSKs.
2. Stretched hair to frame my face.
3. Hair that doesn't need me to using a curling iron.

After reflecting on this, I've decided to try doing a wavy curlformer set on damp, natural hair using some kind of product that has a strong hold. I don't know what product yet, but I just tried installing a wavy curlformer on my natural hair, and it was MUCH EASIER for me than it was when I first got these things. And, if my hair is damp, that will shorten the drying time. And supposedly, they can be slept in. Though, I don't think I can fit my sexy wig over them. Hmmm . . .

I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Oh my goodness this hair! It was a tuff wash night y'all. The shrinkage on this hair is to the roof. After I washed the condioner out I'm working fast as I can to twist hair into ten sections so that the shrinkage won't catch up.

I had a ball of hair in the sink and you know I stood there checking every hair, talking to each strand "you better have a white bulb".

 

[NatrulyMe]

Oh my goodness this hair! It was a tuff wash night y'all. The shrinkage on this hair is to the roof. After I washed the condioner out I'm working fast as I can to twist hair into ten sections so that the shrinkage won't catch up.

I had a ball of hair in the sink and you know I stood there checking every hair, talking to each strand "you better have a white bulb".

IKR!
I hate it when my hair sheds a lot. I be paranoid thinking it is coming out. Although, it is just shedding for the new healthy strands.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

IKR!
I hate it when my hair sheds a lot. I be paranoid thinking it is coming out. Although, it is just shedding for the new healthy strands.

Yup, you are right. It's just renewing itself. I know it's nothing to worry about. Also five strands of my hair balled up looks like a lot because of the length of the strands. As my hair gets longer the balls get bigger. I hope I can handle this hair a year from now.

By the way, how are your wash N Go's turning out?

 

[I Am So Blessed]

When I heat straightened my hair, I played around with it, putting all sorts of rollers and curlformers and spiral rods and so forth on it.

The wavy curlformers I have went on very easily.

I thought about it: I'm heat straightening my hair to then give it some slight texture.

So I paused and asked myself: What are the GOALS? What are you trying to ACCOMPLISH, GET, HAVE with the straightening-then-adding-some-texture-back process?

1. Stretched hair to avoid severe tangles and SSKs.
2. Stretched hair to frame my face.
3. Hair that doesn't need me to using a curling iron.

After reflecting on this, I've decided to try doing a wavy curlformer set on damp, natural hair using some kind of product that has a strong hold. I don't know what product yet, but I just tried installing a wavy curlformer on my natural hair, and it was MUCH EASIER for me than it was when I first got these things. And, if my hair is damp, that will shorten the drying time. And supposedly, they can be slept in. Though, I don't think I can fit my sexy wig over them. Hmmm . . .

I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I hope you stumble across a concrete method that suits all of your style desires.

I have yet to play around with stretched hair. One day I hope to do a roller set. Right now I can't seek new styling methods...I'm tryna make goals lol. When I hit WL then will I play.

 

[NatrulyMe]

Yup, you are right. It's just renewing itself. I know it's nothing to worry about. Also five strands of my hair balled up looks like a lot because of the length of the strands. As my hair gets longer the balls get bigger. I hope I can handle this hair a year from now.

By the way, how are your wash N Go's turning out?

My last wash n go was a success. I truly liked it this time. It weren't too crunchy, stiff and or matted looking. Anyways, it is a learning process. I posted my images in the wash n go thread.

 

[Bad&Bougee]

When I heat straightened my hair, I played around with it, putting all sorts of rollers and curlformers and spiral rods and so forth on it.

The wavy curlformers I have went on very easily.

I thought about it: I'm heat straightening my hair to then give it some slight texture.

So I paused and asked myself: What are the GOALS? What are you trying to ACCOMPLISH, GET, HAVE with the straightening-then-adding-some-texture-back process?

1. Stretched hair to avoid severe tangles and SSKs.
2. Stretched hair to frame my face.
3. Hair that doesn't need me to using a curling iron.

After reflecting on this, I've decided to try doing a wavy curlformer set on damp, natural hair using some kind of product that has a strong hold. I don't know what product yet, but I just tried installing a wavy curlformer on my natural hair, and it was MUCH EASIER for me than it was when I first got these things. And, if my hair is damp, that will shorten the drying time. And supposedly, they can be slept in. Though, I don't think I can fit my sexy wig over them. Hmmm . . .

I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

You know what, I'm going to start doing that when I experiment with hairstyles and products: ask myself what am I trying to accomplish. That will save me so much time, product and hair.

I think your hair is going to be gorgeous once you find the right product with strong hold.
Please take a pic and let us see your outcome.

 

[Bad&Bougee]

I rushed into work today with ugly hair. It was out of place, and hardly looked combed....I know. And it was 3 weeks post wash.

So I go into the Lady's room thinking "I gotta rearrange this do" as I took my hair loose I grabbed a chunk and stretched it across my nose to see if it still smelled clean an Nooo lol. It did not smell bad but it did not smell good. Hair grease really does capture every thing in the air!

I just got done washing it tonight with 22Century's Citrus bar. I like it! It got all of my greasy build-up off. I have to go back to washing every two weeks. I can't be walking about with hair that smells like McDonald's. Lol Lol the every three weeks wash thing ain't working out.

To my credit though y'all I have been so busy with moving, and taking care of other things! I've been working, cleaning, moving fish tanks, cooking, doing laundry, shopping etc.

I have learned......Don't skip wash day!

Y'all please don't laugh but this is a really stupid question. How do you wash your hair with a bar? I can't grasp the concept because I'm so used to pouring shampoo in my hand and going to town. I know you just don't rub the bar on your hair and it lathers........? Or does it?

 

[Bad&Bougee]

Oh my goodness this hair! It was a tuff wash night y'all. The shrinkage on this hair is to the roof. After I washed the condioner out I'm working fast as I can to twist hair into ten sections so that the shrinkage won't catch up.

I had a ball of hair in the sink and you know I stood there checking every hair, talking to each strand "you better have a white bulb".

It better have a white bulb............he-larious!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I hope you stumble across a concrete method that suits all of your style desires.

I have yet to play around with stretched hair. One day I hope to do a roller set. Right now I can't seek new styling methods...I'm tryna make goals lol. When I hit WL then will I play.

I don't want waist length hair with the challenges I haven't solved yet: Severe tangling, SSKs that I end up having to cut out and that represent a weak spot in the shaft, etc. I'm hoping to learn how to handle my how now, at APL, in ways that prevent that. I can't imagine starting to learn it on WL hair.

I have been able to keep it stretched. But today -- 2 days in a puff -- and BAM! New SSKs. I'm not ready to believe yet that I have to relax it to completely avoid shrinkage, wear crochets, or always wear braids or buns. I might come to that conclusion, but I'm not there yet. Lol. I want to try all sorts of stretching first.

Right now I'm less worried about WL and more concerned about styling for health and style. I don't wanna let go of my style preferences, and if that's what's tripping, EVENTUALLY I'll figure it out.

I'm sitting here contemplating whether I should have even tried the new wng technique I tried, because here I am with severe tangling. The technique looked like it would prevent that. Oh well. If I stay having fun, focus on learning and keeping knowledge and skills, it's all good!

 

[vevster]

I hope I find Jane Carter's Condition and Sculpt curl primer today. Trying something new.......

 

[Evolving78]

I don't want waist length hair with the challenges I haven't solved yet: Severe tangling, SSKs that I end up having to cut out and that represent a weak spot in the shaft, etc. I'm hoping to learn how to handle my how now, at APL, in ways that prevent that. I can't imagine starting to learn it on WL hair.

I have been able to keep it stretched. But today -- 2 days in a puff -- and BAM! New SSKs. I'm not ready to believe yet that I have to relax it to completely avoid shrinkage, wear crochets, or always wear braids or buns. I might come to that conclusion, but I'm not there yet. Lol. I want to try all sorts of stretching first.

Right now I'm less worried about WL and more concerned about styling for health and style. I don't wanna let go of my style preferences, and if that's what's tripping, EVENTUALLY I'll figure it out.

I'm sitting here contemplating whether I should have even tried the new wng technique I tried, because here I am with severe tangling. The technique looked like it would prevent that. Oh well. If I stay having fun, focus on learning and keeping knowledge and skills, it's all good!

Stretched hair is the way to go. Blow outs or that new steam iron you got will help you out. Team WL! Lol if I wanna get to BSL, I know I can't do a bunch of styles that will cause stress, or mess with my ends.

I'm DD is the same way with the puff. I just can't do the puff, but it's so easy! My hair is similar to her hair and I'm the queen of single strand knots. My hair will coil up.

 

[Evolving78]

Y'all please don't laugh but this is a really stupid question. How do you wash your hair with a bar? I can't grasp the concept because I'm so used to pouring shampoo in my hand and going to town. I know you just don't rub the bar on your hair and it lathers........? Or does it?

I part my hair in 4 sections and apply it to the scalp, nape, hair line for each section. It will lather and you just work it through.

 

[Evolving78]

That clay mix I did stripped out my sebum/oil coating. It is going to take up to two weeks to get it back. Maybe I will mix the clay with jojoba oil next time.

Can you do some hot oil treatments?

 

[Sharpened]

Yeah, my hair has changed - my edges are coiling up. Never, ever in all my years did my edges do anything, no baby hairs, no beedeebees... just existing. Now, these tiny spirals are appearing
(along with the stupid greys). I can smooth them out, no problem, bought some edge control for puffs.

 

[Sharpened]

Can you do some hot oil treatments?

I do oil rinsing with 16 carrier oils in my arsenal.

 

[GettingKinky]

So no one knows what happened to Darcy's Botanicals?

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@GettingKinky
I thought they addressed this in the Vendor/Sellers Thread? No? I thought it was temporary and they would be back?

You can still probably find remnants of it at Hattache, Pampered & Twisted and/or NC.

 

[Evolving78]

I do oil rinsing with 16 carrier oils in my arsenal.

What are you using?

 

[Destiny9109]

Is anybody still using Elucence products? I remember the shampoos and conditioners were all the rage back in the day.

 

[Anaisin]

Is anybody still using Elucence products? I remember the shampoos and conditioners were all the rage back in the day.

I still use the moisture shampoo

 

[Anaisin]

So no one knows what happened to Darcy's Botanicals?

People don't really talk about that brand and haven't in a while. Maybe business was slow

 

[Sharpened]

What are you using?

Cold-pressed castor
JBCO
Hempseed
Apricot
Safflower
Avocado
Pumpkin seed
Broccoli seed
Emu
Wheatgerm
Babassu
Rice bran
Grapeseed
Jojoba

Have but need to try:
Shea
Baobab
Cherry seed
Palm fruit
Palm kernel
Straight vitamin E
Tamanu
Argan

Hmm, more than 16, it seems...

 

[Evolving78]

Cold-pressed castor
JBCO
Hempseed
Apricot
Safflower
Avocado
Pumpkin seed
Broccoli seed
Emu
Wheatgerm
Babassu
Rice bran
Grapeseed
Jojoba

Have but need to try:
Shea
Baobab
Cherry seed
Palm fruit
Palm kernel
Straight vitamin E
Tamanu
Argan

Hmm, more than 16, it seems...

Oh you are oiled up! I bought the Mane Choice Vitamin Oil, I have Wild Growth oil yellow/white bottles and I have my own blend of JBCO rosemary, peppermint, cedarwood, tea tree, Lavender.

 

[Sharpened]

Oh you are oiled up! I bought the Mane Choice Vitamin Oil, I have Wild Growth oil yellow/white bottles and I have my own blend of JBCO rosemary, peppermint, cedarwood, tea tree, Lavender.

I adore EOs in my mixes, feels so good in the scalp and smells fresh. I have a long list of others I want to try for hair and skin.