Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Soaring Eagle]

@Alma Petra I did not know that I seemed be growing hair fast. Lol. For the past two years I've been at 1/2". So you're really seeing my first year's work.

Your retention is so on point. Your last relaxer was about the same time as mine and I’m still here with only 13-14 inches I’m depressed just thinking about it.

 

[Alma Petra]

@Alma Petra I did not know that I seemed be growing hair fast. Lol. For the past two years I've been at 1/2". So you're really seeing my first year's work.

I think you grow fast lol. In addition to the 9 inches of the first year, you also did a number of trims so it's definitely more than half an inch per month. It's sad though that there is no secret or maybe we should all start taking these same vitamins!

 

[Alma Petra]

It’s short lol. I have a tapered cut and it’s about 6 inches in front, 3 in the back. Still not long enough to get into a puff. I’m still at a twa, especially with shrinkage. My one year anniversary is coming up in June.

Ah same here. The front of my twa is also about 6 inches and it's been a year since my last relaxer. I am making all sorts of experimentation on this twa. Hopefully one day I'll have a break through.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Awwww!

Please stay in love with your hair, growth rate, and hair journey, ladies! Even if you don't have someone else's faster growth rate.

I have a family member who was in a fire and later got cancer. Her hair doesn't grow, and she doesn't have hair on her whole head.

This helps me to put things into perspective. It really is okay if I don't even get a 1/4" a month.

I've decided that once I'm doing all I can (eating right, exercising, good hair practices, vitamins, my chosen science-based hair growth support), it's hair enjoyment time!

Some folks in the Hip Length thread advised me to stop measuring my hair every month. BEST ADVICE EVER! On April 30th, I'll see what 4 months have yielded.

Besides: I can't be "obsessed" with both my regimen AND my length.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Awwww!

Please stay in love with your hair, growth rate, and hair journey, ladies! Even if you don't have someone else's faster growth rate.

I have a family member who was in a fire and later got cancer. Her hair doesn't grow, and she doesn't have hair on her whole head.

This helps me to put things into perspective. It really is okay if I don't even get a 1/4" a month.

I've decided that once I'm doing all I can (eating right, exercising, good hair practices, vitamins, my chosen science-based hair growth support), it's hair enjoyment time!

Some folks in the Hip Length thread advised me to stop measuring my hair every month. BEST ADVICE EVER! On April 30th, I'll see what 4 months have yielded.

Besides: I can't be "obsessed" with both my regimen AND my length.

Aww I'm sorry about your family member .

You don't have to measure your hair or have fast growth to retain a lot of length. I don't have fast growth either but by always protective styling makes it retain.

I guess you're right about being regimen obsessed and length obsessed at the same time. But I think one could be both, so as long as they protective style. Bottome line, It's really all about saving the ends anyway so one could still be figuring out their Reggie yet retain at the same time.

Length obsession: isn't that what this forum is/was about? Achieving longer lengths on purpose? Having length goals?At least back in the Day it use to be that way. Achieving longer hair by doing all we could and doing length checks periodically.

Your hair is beautiful Yvette so keep up the good work.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Aww I'm sorry about your family member .

You don't have to measure your hair or have fast growth to retain a lot of length. I don't have fast growth either but by always protective styling makes it retain.

I guess you're right about being regimen obsessed and length obsessed at the same time. But I think one could be both, so as long as they protective style. Bottome line, It's really all about saving the ends anyway so one could still be figuring out their Reggie yet retain at the same time.

Length obsession: isn't that what this forum is/was about? Achieving longer lengths on purpose? Having length goals?At least back in the Day it use to be that way. Achieving longer hair by doing all we could and doing length checks periodically.

Your hair is beautiful Yvette so keep up the good work.

Thanks.

Yes, I think this is a great place for the length-obsessed. And, yes, I think it's fine to be really into both your regimen and length.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

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 :-(

@GettingKinky
I'd try something from SheScentIt like maybe the Kiwi Kiss, Seyani Butter or the Murumuru Avocado Ultra Nourish.

Something from SSI or Annabelle's Perfect Blends Hair Butter will be a good replacement.

I will also miss DB's Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme and happy I have one in my Stash. Did you check Hattache and/or Pampered & Twisted to see if they have it in stock?

 

[PJaye]

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 :-(

For me, the only products that could replicate or surpass the effects of the DB Transitioning Creme are:

PBN Sapote/Muru Muru (discontinued)
CRN Moisture Milk
Smooth Naturals Ultimate Hair Treat
TGIN Green Tea LI

 

[GettingKinky]

@GettingKinky
I'd try something from SheScentIt like maybe the Kiwi Kiss, Seyani Butter or the Murumuru Avocado Ultra Nourish.

Something from SSI or Annabelle's Perfect Blends Hair Butter will be a good replacement.

I will also miss DB's Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme and happy I have one in my Stash. Did you check Hattache and/or Pampered & Twisted to see if they have it in stock?

Thanks! I have an almost full jar. I’ll check these other places to see if I can get more. I’m still so sad that she went out of business. It’s so strange because her site is still up.

 

[GettingKinky]

For me, the only products that could replicate or surpass the effects of the DB Transitioning Creme are:

PBN Sapote/Muru Muru (discontinued)
CRN Moisture Milk
Smooth Naturals Ultimate Hair Treat
TGIN Green Tea LI

Thanks @PJaye

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@rileypak and @Saludable84, do you feel the Komaza pona scalp product contributes to health and growth? Is it a valuable part of your regimen?

I'm asking because I'm out of the protein hair strengthener and need to reorder.

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

 

[LavenderMint]

Simple wash days aren’t really a thing, are they?
I chose to stash dive and came out with the As I Am cleansing pudding and the Soultanicals knot slide.
This is a combination I’m surprised I love as much as I did. The shampoo was sudsy enough to wash away the WetLine but still had enough slip that I could start the finger detangling process. Following it with the knot slide was a perfect idea. I rinsed most of it out and now I’m in two buns & two t-shirts “plopping”.

My hair feels so moisturized, strong and is mega-defined. I forgot how much I enjoy washing out WetLine. Oh- it also works well with the ManeChoice Egyptian Anti-Breakage Cuticle Control Lotion! My hair soaked alllllll of it up.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Your retention is so on point. Your last relaxer was about the same time as mine and I’m still here with only 13-14 inches I’m depressed just thinking about it.

@Soaring Eagle You don't think 14" is good? I think it is a big achievement. You're definitely/surely doing something right.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I think you grow fast lol. In addition to the 9 inches of the first year, you also did a number of trims so it's definitely more than half an inch per month. It's sad though that there is no secret or maybe we should all start taking these same vitamins!

Oh my gosh Alma lol I am not a fast grower. And you are growing well yourself.

If I end up putting a streak of dye in my hair to show you my new growth just to prove it to you... lol! Then when somebody asks the name of the color I'ma say "Its called Alma" lol.

You really want to know the secret? Ok, the secret is...nothing. That's it! That's the secret I DO NOTHING.

I don't do the product junkism and I don't over style. And i keep ends tucked. (If I wore wash&Gos I guarantee you I'd be shoulder length right now ...I GUARANTEE IT!) That's it. To get me out of the twa stage I covered my head so my ends wouldn't be exposed. Bounced right out of the twa stage in a jiffy too!

Vitamins do help, but I'm telling you that It's just the simple moisturize + tucking away = Length method.

As far as being fun and playful with my hair, I'll have my fun later once I make these goals. I'm tryna make goals. I have just one more goal left.

Work hard. Play later.
Dreams happen faster that way. *Personally speaking.*

 

[I Am So Blessed]

And another thing @Alma Petra thanks to you i have retained more by your awesome advice, ive been keeping a thumb tack next to me always while detangling! You saved about 30 of my strands and counting. Just wanted to let you know that.

 

[Saludable84]

@rileypak and @Saludable84, do you feel the Komaza pona scalp product contributes to health and growth? Is it a valuable part of your regimen?

I'm asking because I'm out of the protein hair strengthener and need to reorder.

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

I feel it contributes to scalp health, which is most important to hair health imo. A healthy scalp is supposed to contribute to healthy hair growth. I can’t say I’ve noticed faster growth but I have noticed a less itchy scalp, which was a huge issue for me.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I feel it contributes to scalp health, which is most important to hair health imo. A healthy scalp is supposed to contribute to healthy hair growth. I can’t say I’ve noticed faster growth but I have noticed a less itchy scalp, which was a huge issue for me.

Thanks, ma'am!

 

[rileypak]

@rileypak and @Saludable84, do you feel the Komaza pona scalp product contributes to health and growth? Is it a valuable part of your regimen?

Thanks for any thoughts you might have.

No growth but definitely health. I notice when I don't use it (scalp is itchier and gunkier). It helps me get away with stretching wash days out, that's for sure

I think I'm just a fan of treating my scalp before washing in general now. I really like the Cantu Root Rinse as well. Both of these items are forever in my regimen now.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

No growth but definitely health. I notice when I don't use it (scalp is itchier and gunkier). It helps me get away with stretching wash days out, that's for sure

I think I'm just a fan of treating my scalp before washing in general now. I really like the Cantu Root Rinse as well. Both of these items are forever in my regimen now.

Thanks, ma'am! Yes! I never, ever would have learned about the key role of scalp health if not for this forum.

Hmm.

So, do you just go back and forth between these two scalp products? Do you have some kind of schedule for the two, or do you just grab whatever feels needed on any particular wash day.

Thanks!

 

[rileypak]

Thanks, ma'am! Yes! I never, ever would have learned about the key role of scalp health if not for this forum.

Hmm.

So, do you just go back and forth between these two scalp products? Do you have some kind of schedule for the two, or do you just grab whatever feels needed on any particular wash day.

Thanks!

No particular schedule. I just swap between them once I finish a bottle of one. Right now I'm using the Komaza and once it's done, I'll be back to the Cantu.

 

[movingforward]

I love the Braidless crochet hair styles. I’m currently rocking some braidless faux Locs.

I thought I wanted real locs, but I don’t. I’m going to go make me some wigs today, as soon as the beauty supply store opens up.

 

[icsonia22]

This forum is truly a golden nugget. Seriously the info that I find here is light years ahead of the info on YouTube and social media platforms. Stuff ladies here knew in 2009 is just being discovered by everyone else. I'm in awe. No wonder there are so many long hair unicorns around here!

 

[imaginary]

no wonder my scalp has been outa wack, I've been forgetting to do my scalp treatments

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@-Kąditty- @doriannc @MonaRae @MzRhonda @toinette

 

[Alma Petra]

Oh my gosh Alma lol I am not a fast grower. And you are growing well yourself.

If I end up putting a streak of dye in my hair to show you my new growth just to prove it to you... lol! Then when somebody asks the name of the color I'ma say "Its called Alma" lol.

You really want to know the secret? Ok, the secret is...nothing. That's it! That's the secret I DO NOTHING.

I don't do the product junkism and I don't over style. And i keep ends tucked. (If I wore wash&Gos I guarantee you I'd be shoulder length right now ...I GUARANTEE IT!) That's it. To get me out of the twa stage I covered my head so my ends wouldn't be exposed. Bounced right out of the twa stage in a jiffy too!

Vitamins do help, but I'm telling you that It's just the simple moisturize + tucking away = Length method.

As far as being fun and playful with my hair, I'll have my fun later once I make these goals. I'm tryna make goals. I have just one more goal left.

Work hard. Play later.
Dreams happen faster that way. *Personally speaking.*

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Bwahaha I like the idea of the color called Alma! You know I've for song been contemplating dying a lock of my hair just to keep track of my growth rate. But I also want to try dying a lock to see how it will affect the health of my hair. I'd love to get highlights either golden blonde or golden red...

So I'll try to tuck my hair away. Actually the back of my hair is already tucked away usually. It's the front part that I need to stop messing with so frequently.

And I'm glad that my needle tip has proved useful to you. I have two in my bathroom lol

 

[MzRhonda]

@-Kąditty- @doriannc @MonaRae @MzRhonda @toinette

 

[silverlotus]

This forum is truly a golden nugget. Seriously the info that I find here is light years ahead of the info on YouTube and social media platforms. Stuff ladies here knew in 2009 is just being discovered by everyone else. I'm in awe. No wonder there are so many long hair unicorns around here!

Yea it’s hilarious to me that cowashing is such a huge thing with companies selling pricey products now, when ladies here were cowashing back in 2007 with $1 V05.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

This forum is truly a golden nugget. Seriously the info that I find here is light years ahead of the info on YouTube and social media platforms. Stuff ladies here knew in 2009 is just being discovered by everyone else. I'm in awe. No wonder there are so many long hair unicorns around here!

Yes we're the unicorns hidden deep within the forest of social media. Gold is always hidden.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I really want that Soultanicals box but not for $49.99

 

[I Am So Blessed]

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Bwahaha I like the idea of the color called Alma! You know I've for song been contemplating dying a lock of my hair just to keep track of my growth rate. But I also want to try dying a lock to see how it will affect the health of my hair. I'd love to get highlights either golden blonde or golden red...

So I'll try to tuck my hair away. Actually the back of my hair is already tucked away usually. It's the front part that I need to stop messing with so frequently.

And I'm glad that my needle tip has proved useful to you. I have two in my bathroom lol

LOL yes Alma does have a nice ring to it! And i have also been toying with the idea of doing one dye streak (a clump of four strands). It would only take a few minutes with bleach.

It would be nice to see "new growth" again as a natural.