Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[CarefreeinChicago]

Do you wear a lot of up-dos?

Not really, I have just been putting it In my puff cuff so I don’t put any tension on it.

 

[Lissa0821]

So Christmas day I spent time with my family and my niece who is a hairstylist was there. I recently put crotech braids in my hair and asked her opinion of my work. That child stared at my head a minute too long...LOL!!! So I said say something or keep it to yourself. She then said, it looks good but its cut too straight. Cut down the front to give it a layered look in the front. I went home as became Edward Scissorhands with my hair. I must admit it did look better, at work today I have gotten several compliments.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I haven't used a Taliah Waajid product in years, but I'm eyeing this product for trialing as an S-curl substitute. The ingredients look great.

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Ingredients:
Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Vegetable Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Pyrus Malus (Green Apple) Fruit Extract, Coco Nufcifera (Coconut) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sesame Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Parfum (Fragrance, Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Panthenol (Vitamin B-5), Asorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Silicate, Hydroxethyl Cellulose, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal Oil.

 

[whiteoleander91]

Has anyone tried Sebastian Drench Conditioner? Does it have a lot of slip and what’s the consistency like? Thick, runny, etc?

 

[Sharpened]

me r toopid... Why am I trialing these lighter oils, when I should be doing this with butters during the winter? That shea butter thread is getting to me...

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas!

I went to family's house for a Christmas Party. I wore my hair in a big bun/roll, tuck, and pin style. I received a lot of compliments, comments and questions. I think I am persuading the relaxed haired family members to sway to the natural side (which was not my intentions) lol. I just showed up with all this fluffy cotton candy like goodness on my head (all glory to God) I was a walking centerpiece.

I was asked how long it was and what I use in it. I said "grease and curl activator and I leave it alone. I just let it do what it do". I don't bother with my hair at all for two weeks at a time sometimes. I pretty much have long hair without trying (kind of).

 

[I Am So Blessed]

A really off topic quick testimony: I received a $300.00 bill on the day before Christmas ( see how the devil do). All I did was Thank God and closed my eyes and praised him because I know that he is faithful. Today I stand here with zero balance owed...It was all straightened out and taken care off just like I knew it would be. When the devil tries you, just stand still and praise God with all of your heart.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

That shea butter thread is getting to me...

@Sharpened
Gurl...Come On.....

 

[Sharpened]

@Sharpened
Gurl...Come On.....

Not yet... Must flee!

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Not yet... Must flee!

@Sharpened
Now you know if I am Whipping Up a-n-y-t-h-i-n-g you need to be in there...

Will try to document progress at 3, 6, 9, 12 months. This will be a good research project.

 

[ms.blue]

Realizing that no heat mini challenge done through out the year is causing a setback with single strand knots. It's very disappointing that since the summer I had to cut all the progress (length) gained this yr. Even though I'm having issues with SSKs, my crown has thicken up since reducing the amount of heat through out yr. I hate stressing about my hair but I'm getting tired of my hair being the same length.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I feel like I should at least visit Hattache, right?

 

[Platinum]

I don't know if I want to go to my Loctician or just do my own hair today.

 

[Bad&Bougee]

Well…you are cute though. Glass is half full lol.

That is very kind - thank you!

Next time I'll know to wear a cute protective style when I go to the beach.

 

[Evolving78]

I don't know if I want to go to my Loctician or just do my own hair today.

You should go. Let somebody take care of you.

 

[Sharpened]

If I can see your curl pattern on the thumbnail on my Kindle, you are not type 4. This is getting ridiculous; the hair catagories need to be revamped just for us. I guess I need to get on SM and popularize the term #supercoily.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I don't know if I want to go to my Loctician or just do my own hair today.

I have been watching a lot of lock videos and free form locks, sister locks. They are So gorgeous. I just like the simplicity of locks. I have not been watching lose natural videos much. Any who...

I say try to do it yourself. Plus you will save money.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Any other super dense haired ladies find their hair's density prohibitive of adopting a finger combing only regimen?

There's just so much hair per square inch.

 

[Platinum]

I have been watching a lot of lock videos and free form locks, sister locks. They are So gorgeous. I just like the simplicity of locks. I have not been watching lose natural videos much. Any who...

I say try to do it yourself. Plus you will save money.

You're right. I was thinking about "pampering myself" but I actually enjoy doing my own hair.

I wish I would have taken the plunge and locked my hair when I joined this site.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Any other super dense haired ladies find their hair's density prohibitive of adopting a finger combing only regimen?

There's just so much hair per square inch.

Yes. I must get in there with a pick. Not even a regular comb, but a pick (which is made for deep diving).

ETA: I will still incorporate finger combing because I enjoy doing it.

 

[Sally.]

I really wanna see what all the rave is about slap caps and puff cuffs but I really don’t need to spend any more money on hair this month.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Any other super dense haired ladies find their hair's density prohibitive of adopting a finger combing only regimen?

There's just so much hair per square inch.

Ciprianna (lady in the video) exclusively finger detangled. As you can see, her hair is extremely dense AND long. I don’t know if she still does this, but at the time her fingers were the only things she used.



I think it can be done, if one has the time and patience.

 

[ClassyJSP]

I want to try aphogee 2 step protein next wash day. I noticed a little more than usual shedding and breakage.

 

[Nightingale]

I had a great wash day last weekend and a terrible styling day. After getting great stretch from banding, I took out the bands, used a new to me product to moisturize, then put my hair in a bun figuring I'd braid and trim later in the day. MISTAKE. My hair immediately started shrinking, tangling, and drying out. I finally found the time to detangle it properly, but I'll have to postpone trimming until next wash.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

ONE BOTTLE 6 in 1

Ingredients:
Deionized water, Glycerin, Propelyn Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Tea Stearate, Isopropyl Pamitate, Hydrolyzed Animal Protein, Aloe Vera Gel, Panthenol, Jojoba Oil, Octyl Dimethyl Paba, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A), Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D),

*does happy dance* Found a Curl Activator that contains protein (what I need) and has NO silicones. Not only does it contain glycerin (like most Curl activators), but it also has panthenol— which is also in SCurl. I really do like the ingredients (except for the last few*,but we’re not going to talk about it.) *continues happy dance*

Funny thing is, I’ve been using this product on my human hair units for the longest time and never realized that it was a Curl Activator. I only JUST decided to read the bottle carefully and the ingredient list.

Now, I do love SCurl, but my hair needs a little more structure. I’ll try it on my hair in a few days, and report back.

Yeaaa, so I tried it. It’s nice, and has similar ingredients to SCurl, but it is no S Curl. I bought some Infusium 23 today; I will be adding it to S Curl to give me the strength I’ve been looking for.

 

[Evolving78]

Any other super dense haired ladies find their hair's density prohibitive of adopting a finger combing only regimen?

There's just so much hair per square inch.

Girl I couldn’t do it! As a natural and relaxed person! My hair would tangle and lock up so fast if I tried that! Lol don’t even attempt to do that! I can’t even use super wide toothed combs. It’s just like finger detangling.

 

[Evolving78]

Yes. I must get in there with a pick. Not even a regular comb, but a pick (which is made for deep diving).

ETA: I will still incorporate finger combing because I enjoy doing it.

Yes! I like a comb with long teeth as well!

 

[beingofserenity]

How did you style your hair?

Usually like this! Or a bun. I use clip-ins...

I'm still trying to figure out my edges

And I have a lot of short halo hairs in my crown.

I promise to do better in 2018!!! LOL

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I feel like I have long hair. Finally that feeling is here.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Since it is so cold now, I don't think I need to wash my hair this weekend. I will stretch it for another week which would make me 3 weeks post wash. My hair feels moisturized and it does not feel dirty.