Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Alma Petra]

After trying NG and APB, I still think Jakeala has the best scents. Plus she sends free samples with every order. APB’s standard vanilla scent is not making me excited to try her DC.

Also, I’ve been trying to figure out over the past couple weeks why my hair has been feeling rough lately. Then I realized it started when my CRN Coconut Treatment ran out. Can’t buy more because I have sooooo many DCs on hand already & I need to use them up. Hopefully something in my stash works as well.

Why don't you surreptitiously throw out one of these subpar DCs and buy a coconut one in its place?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My hair won’t let me be great, but I’m too lazy to fix it

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Ha.

It's 7:10.

I just finished twisting for my twist out, I have to iron, get dressed, put on makeup, dry my twists, untwist, and style . . . all by 7:30.

Yeah.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

And brush my teeth. And put on lotion.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I didn't make it. I used an extra 20 minutes, and I had to untwist damp hair to a pretty fro.

 

[Prettymetty]

I washed and blow dried my hair tonight. Then I braided it. I'm wigging it until my bday in June. I'll trim and do a bkt before my birthday trip. Hopefully I lose 20lbs by then... I lost 10 lbs in the last month!

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Hi y'all so I'm a little "out there" natruly high is a better way to describe it.

So I am at and decided to pull a shed hair out of my head to measure it. like who does this?

It measures 19 1/4" !!!

Look! I hope you can see the hair next to the ruler. We only have 15" rulers at my job. I taped the strand down with tape on both ends which was kinda difficult because the hair kept springing back lol.

 

[OriginalBeauty]

Way to go @I Am So Blessed ! Did you achieve your goal using curl activator and grease the whole time, as your siggy indicates?

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Way to go @I Am So Blessed ! Did you achieve your goal using curl activator and grease the whole time, as your siggy indicates?

Yes!!! I have been using the curl activator my whole journey and the Blue Magic for the past six months.

And the kicker is that I am only (34 months) 2 years and 10 months post relaxer! (I'm fully natural)So this is 34 months of growth!!! And I have trimmed my hair 3 times already!!


It's all about that moisture and protective styling!

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I dont want to remove the hair off the desk yet. I may leave it!

If somebody walks close to my desk I'll cover it up with papers hahaha

 

[LonDone]

And brush my teeth. And put on lotion.

And write forum posts

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

And write forum posts

LOL. While under the dryer, yes.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

"THE JHERI JUICE!"




GET YOURS AT A STORE NEAR YOU!!

 

[silverlotus]

@YvetteWithJoy As far as Curl Maker, I like almost everything about it. My only issue is sometimes I get one or two small gummy balls, but I haven’t seen those the last few washes. Shine, definition, hold, all good. My wash & go’s get about 4 days. Other than that, it doesn’t slick my hair down that well. Hold isn’t strong enough. KCCC worked better for that but it had no definition. Oh and the price. $22 is a bit much.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@YvetteWithJoy As far as Curl Maker, I like almost everything about it. My only issue is sometimes I get one or two small gummy balls, but I haven’t seen those the last few washes. Shine, definition, hold, all good. My wash & go’s get about 4 days. Other than that, it doesn’t slick my hair down that well. Hold isn’t strong enough. KCCC worked better for that but it had no definition. Oh and the price. $22 is a bit much.

Your post inspires me to try cocktailing.

 

[silverlotus]

Your post inspires me to try cocktailing.

Lol what are you thinking of mixing?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Lol what are you thinking of mixing?

Camille Rose Naturals CurlMaker (moisture, elongation, shine) and Bronner Brothers Firm Hold Curling Gel (super duper hold and tangle-protection).

First I'll mix it on the back of my hand to see whether white balls form or not.

I put it in my reminders in that Hair Journal app. Maybe I'll actually remember to try it!

 

[GettingKinky]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good replacement for Darcy Botanicals Lemongrass Transitioning Creme? I use it as the C when I LOC, but she doesn’t seem to sell her products anymore :-(

 

[silverlotus]

I think I’m allergic to APB’s scents. This is the second day in a row I’ve put on her Body Glaze and woken up with a stuffy nose & slight difficulty breathing. And the scent it’s in is even that strong (Pink Vanilla Kiss). I kinda sorta wanna reorder it unscented. I don’t think I can even use the Strawberry Cheesecake Creamy Oil I have, that one is strong. I think from now on, anything that stays on my hair & body will just have to be unscented. For some reason, the scents from these natural vendors give me more issues than commercial ones.

 

[Alma Petra]

@YvetteWithJoy As far as Curl Maker, I like almost everything about it. My only issue is sometimes I get one or two small gummy balls, but I haven’t seen those the last few washes. Shine, definition, hold, all good. My wash & go’s get about 4 days. Other than that, it doesn’t slick my hair down that well. Hold isn’t strong enough. KCCC worked better for that but it had no definition. Oh and the price. $22 is a bit much.

I am going to order another CRN Curl Maker. In the past I disliked it because its crunch was rough and and the roughness wouldn't go away with SOTCing so I tried to use it up for slicking etc. But now my hair is changing. I'm transitioning to natural and a part of my hair is already big chopped. I want to give Curl Maker another shot because of all the good reviews and because I love CRN for some obscure reason...

 

[Alma Petra]

Hi y'all so I'm a little "out there" natruly high is a better way to describe it.

So I am at and decided to pull a shed hair out of my head to measure it. like who does this?

It measures 19 1/4" !!!

Look! I hope you can see the hair next to the ruler. We only have 15" rulers at my job. I taped the strand down with tape on both ends which was kinda difficult because the hair kept springing back lol.

Girl what's your secret? Come clean quick

 

[Alma Petra]

Does anyone have a suggestion for a good replacement for Darcy Botanicals Lemongrass Transitioning Creme? I use it as the C when I LOC, but she doesn’t seem to sell her products anymore :-(

I have never tried DB. What's special about this cream?

 

[silverlotus]

I am going to order another CRN Curl Maker. In the past I disliked it because its crunch was rough and and the roughness wouldn't go away with SOTCing so I tried to use it up for slicking etc. But now my hair is changing. I'm transitioning to natural and a part of my hair is already big chopped. I want to give Curl Maker another shot because of all the good reviews and because I love CRN for some obscure reason...

Products do work differently in fully natural hair, but Curl Maker might still have crunch. It’s slightly crunchy for me but I don’t mind it cuz I like the hold. Have you tried Mielle Organics’ Honey Ginger Gel? Or KCCC? Those two weren’t crunchy to me, along with Design Essentials Honey Curling Custard. How long have you been transitioning and when do you plan on BCing?

I realize I like the CRN brand too. Her Coconut Water Treatment & the Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard have been good to me. This year, I want to work on staples because last year I went PJ crazy.

 

[Napp]

I think i finally found a regimen that is super low maintenance and my virgin natural hair looks and feels great! I dont think I want to even have my real hair straightened again! Wow that sure took a long time. Lol. Now what I am to do with the stash I have? especially all of my flat ironing products?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I think i finally found a regimen that is super low maintenance and my virgin natural hair looks and feels great! I dont think I want to even have my real hair straightened again! Wow that sure took a long time. Lol. Now what I am to do with the stash I have? especially all of my flat ironing products?

Wow! Huge!!! Congrats!

Regimen deets, please!

 

[Napp]

Wow! Huge!!! Congrats!

Regimen deets, please!

African pride dream kids shampoo
Any conditioner
Wet Line gel
Carefree curl gold activator
Water
Olivia garden brush

Shampoo and condition. Sit for 3 minutes and detangle and remove shed hair with Olivia garden brush in shower. Rinse. Then apply activator all over hair. Smooth in gel. Spray in a little water and smooth hair to define curls. Shake and air dry. 1-2 times a week. Daily spray with with water to re activate curl or a little bit of activator.

Thats it.

My hair is so defined yet soft.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

African pride dream kids shampoo
Any conditioner
Wet Line gel
Carefree curl gold activator
Water
Olivia garden brush

Shampoo and condition. Sit for 3 minutes and detangle and remove shed hair with Olivia garden brush in shower. Rinse. Then apply activator all over hair. Smooth in gel. Spray in a little water and smooth hair to define curls. Shake and air dry. 1-2 times a week. Daily spray with with water to re activate curl or a little bit of activator.

Thats it.

My hair is so defined yet soft.

Nice! Which brush of hers? There are many.

 

[Alma Petra]

Products do work differently in fully natural hair, but Curl Maker might still have crunch. It’s slightly crunchy for me but I don’t mind it cuz I like the hold. Have you tried Mielle Organics’ Honey Ginger Gel? Or KCCC? Those two weren’t crunchy to me, along with Design Essentials Honey Curling Custard. How long have you been transitioning and when do you plan on BCing?

I realize I like the CRN brand too. Her Coconut Water Treatment & the Moroccan Pear Conditioning Custard have been good to me. This year, I want to work on staples because last year I went PJ crazy.

I have been transitioning for 1 year and a few days now. The front of my hair is already big chopped though. I was hoping to master my wash and go first before I BC the rest, meanwhile I enjoy trying to grow the length.

I have been thinking of trying DE Honey Custard. What did you think of it? I haven't heard good reviews about the Mielle Gel. I don't know why. It seems like people did not like it for some reason.

I have KCCC. It gives me fairly good results but not great results except very occasionally. I still don't know what the deal is with my hair and it's very frustrating. That's why I feel I'm going to become a PJ lol.

I liked CRN Coconut Water Treatment too. It was @YvetteWithJoy that put me on it. I'm out of it though now. I have CRN Algae Renew now and I am loving it too specially the smell. It's so yummy!

So what are your staples now? (I'm sorry if you've already answered this up-thread)

 

[Alma Petra]

African pride dream kids shampoo
Any conditioner
Wet Line gel
Carefree curl gold activator
Water
Olivia garden brush

Shampoo and condition. Sit for 3 minutes and detangle and remove shed hair with Olivia garden brush in shower. Rinse. Then apply activator all over hair. Smooth in gel. Spray in a little water and smooth hair to define curls. Shake and air dry. 1-2 times a week. Daily spray with with water to re activate curl or a little bit of activator.

Thats it.

My hair is so defined yet soft.

Congratulations! And to have mastered the wash and go, no less!

 

[silverlotus]

I have been transitioning for 1 year and a few days now. The front of my hair is already big chopped though. I was hoping to master my wash and go first before I BC the rest, meanwhile I enjoy trying to grow the length.

I have been thinking of trying DE Honey Custard. What did you think of it? I haven't heard good reviews about the Mielle Gel. I don't know why. It seems like people did not like it for some reason.

I have KCCC. It gives me fairly good results but not great results except very occasionally. I still don't know what the deal is with my hair and it's very frustrating. That's why I feel I'm going to become a PJ lol.

I liked CRN Coconut Water Treatment too. It was @YvetteWithJoy that put me on it. I'm out of it though now. I have CRN Algae Renew now and I am loving it too specially the smell. It's so yummy!

So what are your staples now? (I'm sorry if you've already answered this up-thread)

The DE Custard is very moisturizing and the hold is soft, no crunch. I liked it when my hair was shorter but I need more hold now. You should buy it from someplace you can return it to if you decide to try.

I have no staples other than the Curl Maker and sweet almond oil as my sealer oil. :/ I’ve been jumping around products too much. I do like Jakeala’s Flax Mallow Conditioner for cowashing. I haven’t decided on a leave in or moisturizer yet. Either the products I try don’t work or they do work but I hate the scent.