Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[water_n_oil]

Yep, and as soon as they started changing the formula or discontinued the products, I had to start all over. That’s why I became a product junkie lol, these people weren’t loyal.

Too true. Even when something gets replaced they end up discontinuing that too. Tresemme Perfectly Undone was pretty nice then came the Botanique conditioners (though I like that one too).

 

[Meritamen]

I am at a lost for what to do with my hair now that I am working out more consistently. I've gotten a cowash because now I need to wash my hair every other day. So now the issue is styling. I have no idea what to do. Before I would just do braidouts or cornrows under a wig but I feel like this would be too much manipulation with all the hair washing and detangling. Trying to figure this out.

 

[GettingKinky]

I am at a lost for what to do with my hair now that I am working out more consistently. I've gotten a cowash because now I need to wash my hair every other day. So now the issue is styling. I have no idea what to do. Before I would just do braidouts or cornrows under a wig but I feel like this would be too much manipulation with all the hair washing and detangling. Trying to figure this out.

Have you tried wash n go? There’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out, it’s pretty easy.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I am at a lost for what to do with my hair now that I am working out more consistently. I've gotten a cowash because now I need to wash my hair every other day. So now the issue is styling. I have no idea what to do. Before I would just do braidouts or cornrows under a wig but I feel like this would be too much manipulation with all the hair washing and detangling. Trying to figure this out.

if u don't wanna worry about wash and goes and want something quick how about wet bunning? or a wet puff?

 

[Meritamen]

Have you tried wash n go? There’s a bit of a learning curve, but once you figure it out, it’s pretty easy.

Thanks for the reply but wash and gos don't work for me. I never figured them out for my hair. That learning curve is no joke.

if u don't wanna worry about wash and goes and want something quick how about wet bunning? or a wet puff?

I haven't head of this before. Off to look for some threads on this.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

Thanks for the reply but wash and gos don't work for me. I never figured them out for my hair. That learning curve is no joke.


I haven't head of this before. Off to look for some threads on this.

it was a realllyyyy old method people used to protective style. Its basically just bunning ur hair after washing it while still wet. you can use gel if u want or a cream of some sort to keep the edges down and use a scarf for 10-15 min or so while u get ready (do makeup, get dressed, etc...). Take off and done. My only suggestion would be don't do it too tight or it will break ur hair/ edges. Remember hair is weaker when wet.

 

[Meritamen]

it was a realllyyyy old method people used to protective style. Its basically just bunning ur hair after washing it while still wet. you can use gel if u want or a cream of some sort to keep the edges down and use a scarf for 10-15 min or so while u get ready (do makeup, get dressed, etc...). Take off and done. My only suggestion would be don't do it too tight or it will break ur hair/ edges. Remember hair is weaker when wet.

Nice, this sounds perfect for me. I'm very low-maintenance with my hair will give this a try. Thanks

 

[GettingKinky]

Thanks for the reply but wash and gos don't work for me. I never figured them out for my hair. That learning curve is no joke.

The learning curve is steep. Damp/wet buns are probably perfect for you. I used to do them all the time and I still do, when I don’t feel like putting in the effort for a wash n go.

 

[Celestialx]

I keep trying to make regular condish as a leave-in happen, but my hair just does not want it to happen, at least not this far into my stretch (20 wks). ;~;

I've yet to find a HG leave-in conditioner, most of the options are just way too expensive to try considering how heavy handed I am with most products, but I really did end up liking the NTM Silk Touch Leave-In. I just wish it came in a bigger bottle.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I’m really starting to like headwraps. This speaks deeply to the lazy person in me. I hope my interlocking tools hurry up and come while it’s still cool enough to wear them. Idk what I’m gonna do with my hair once it gets too hot to wear my headwraps and they’re still not here. I guess I won’t leave the house

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I keep trying to make regular condish as a leave-in happen, but my hair just does not want it to happen, at least not this far into my stretch (20 wks). ;~;

I've yet to find a HG leave-in conditioner, most of the options are just way too expensive to try considering how heavy handed I am with most products, but I really did end up liking the NTM Silk Touch Leave-In. I just wish it came in a bigger bottle.

Have you tried Mielle Organics Pomegranate Leave in (average price) or NYC Curls Conditioner (the bomb but expensive)?

 

[Celestialx]

Have you tried Mielle Organics Pomegranate Leave in (average price) or NYC Curls Conditioner (the bomb but expensive)?

I haven't, but I've heard really good things about Mielle in general, I think it was mentioned by a relaxed Youtuber I'm subbed to. They both look promising though; the Joico Reconstructor showed me that I really need to just suck it up and pay for higher quality products - you really do get what you pay for sometimes, so I'll add them both to my ever growing to-try list lol.

Thank you for the suggestions. xx ^_^

 

[Nightingale]

I'm done experimenting with oil washes and hot oil treatments. I never get the results that others claim they get (increased shine, smoothness, and curl clumping). Do you know what does give me those results? Clear glosses. So I'm going to keep doing glosses once or twice a month and save the oil for prepooing or a little bit mixed in my DC.

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I haven't, but I've heard really good things about Mielle in general, I think it was mentioned by a relaxed Youtuber I'm subbed to. They both look promising though; the Joico Reconstructor showed me that I really need to just suck it up and pay for higher quality products - you really do get what you pay for sometimes, so I'll add them both to my ever growing to-try list lol.

Thank you for the suggestions. xx ^_^

You're welcome!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

If I was f u rich, I’d fly or send someone to get my stuff for me. Like these dang interlockers and my Shea Butter. I hate waiting for stuff to be shipped.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

If I could find a really good swap board, I wouldnt have so many products.

Thats my story and im sticking to it.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

If I could find a really good swap board, I wouldnt have so many products.

Thats my story and im sticking to it.

I have hella hair stuff too. Some even brand new.I’m gonna be locking my hair soon, and my kid’s hair is too short to really use them right now

 

[GettingKinky]

I'm done experimenting with oil washes and hot oil treatments. I never get the results that others claim they get (increased shine, smoothness, and curl clumping). Do you know what does give me those results? Clear glosses. So I'm going to keep doing glosses once or twice a month and save the oil for prepooing or a little bit mixed in my DC.

I’ve been thinking about doing a clear gloss. They made my hair super shiny when I was relaxed, but I’m not but sure how well it will work on my natural hair. And I don’t have my bonnet dryer anymore.

 

[water_n_oil]

If I could find a really good swap board, I wouldnt have so many products.

Thats my story and im sticking to it.

Lol I found old emails from Paypal back when the Curly Nikki board was still active. They killed that forum once they changed it.

 

[Nightingale]

I’ve been thinking about doing a clear gloss. They made my hair super shiny when I was relaxed, but I’m not but sure how well it will work on my natural hair. And I don’t have my bonnet dryer anymore.

You definitely won't get the same super shine you got on straight hair, but there is more shine. For me, the smoothing, clumping effect is the most beneficial result of using glosses on my natural hair. I don't know if everyone experiences that though.

I don't have a bonnet dryer anymore either, but I currently use a softhood dryer (the one you attach to a blowdryer). It gets very hot and seems to work just as well.

 

[water_n_oil]

I'm done experimenting with oil washes and hot oil treatments. I never get the results that others claim they get (increased shine, smoothness, and curl clumping). Do you know what does give me those results? Clear glosses. So I'm going to keep doing glosses once or twice a month and save the oil for prepooing or a little bit mixed in my DC.

What's a clear gloss?

 

[Nightingale]

What's a clear gloss?

A clear semi-permanent color. I use Ion Color Brilliance but Adore, Sebastian Cellophanes, and John Frieda Glaze seem to be popular. Here is the most recent thread about them.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Lol I found old emails from Paypal back when the Curly Nikki board was still active. They killed that forum once they changed it.

All of the hair boards used to be jumping!!! The good ole hair days.

 

[ClassyJSP]

I picked up a wig at the beauty supply store this weekend and now I remember why I NEVER do this. First off this wig was about $50 (I could've got at least two online), second I swear I don't think this is the same wig I asked for. The style/cut is off, but since I'm wearing it I know their not going to take it back.

UGH.

I can't wait to get home and take this wig off. I think I'll just wash and blow-dry my hair and wear it in a bun until my other wigs get here.

 

[Prettymetty]

My brown rinse turned out great. And my Conair flat iron works wonderfully!! I’m so happy right now.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@Afro Puff @MzSwift

 

[MzSwift]

@Afro Puff @MzSwift

Thank you so much, sis!

 

[PlanetCybertron]

Question y’all: Are you supposed to dye natural hair freshly washed or on dirty hair? I poked around on the Internet and I found conflicting answers.

When I used to do Demi- Permanents I would do it the day after a fresh wash.

When I tried to do it on hair with some days worth of product the color wouldn’t even take. It would just wash right on out completely in the shower.

 

[PlanetCybertron]

On a side note though.....

I’m just now realizing over half of my progress length photos are always taken when I only have undies on. I always forget to be decent for you guys, then I gotta wait another week or so until I remember to actually put pants on. Lol

 

[PlanetCybertron]

I am at a lost for what to do with my hair now that I am working out more consistently. I've gotten a cowash because now I need to wash my hair every other day. So now the issue is styling. I have no idea what to do. Before I would just do braidouts or cornrows under a wig but I feel like this would be too much manipulation with all the hair washing and detangling. Trying to figure this out.

That’s understandable. Before I recently injured myself at my job, I have regularly training for some years now.

To be honest though, I don’t mind the frequent washing. I recently finished a braid challenge, but even then I still always revert back bunning because I’m mostly lazy lol.

If anything maybe something like a cute Bantu knot style, or Dutch/French/English braids? That way you don’t have to a lot manipulation.