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Another one..

Does your doctor really know how many supplements you are taking???

Is risking the health of an unborn child worth the risk of using certain products... even if it will make your hair grow??
 
-We all come here at differnent phases in our hair journey. Don't expect to do an Aphogee treatment and be back to a clean slate. Sometimes you have to pull out the scissors
 
locabouthair said:
Hey gym!

Questions: Are you giving up on self relaxing? and what are the signs of scalp damage?

Ok my opinions.
  • Not everyone wants MBL or WL. Nothing wrong wanting that but for me it would be way too much
  • Short can be just as sexy as longer hair.
  • Dominican stylists are a little overrated. Some of them are too rough with the hair and dont really know much. Of course there are some good ones but a lot of them dont handle the hair with care and can leave your hair damaged. It happened to me:ohwell:
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I agree 110 percent!
 
-don't start a thread about:
'how to baggy'
'how and what to dc with'
'what is dusting'
etc....these are all questions that are in the search archives. (cuz I'm starting to understand how annoying it can be).

-if u got a new hairdo, post the pic in the actual thread. not a fotki link. folks are really lazy including me. i wanna see...but don't wanna spend that extra 1 sec to click on the link...sad but true lol

-if ur doing a product review..please post a pic of the product. I hate having to open another TAB in internet explorer to google the product name ur mentioning, just so i can see what it looks like. (its much easier to eye in the bss if i wanna get it myself)

-not everyone can hang onto split ends for a long amount of time; growing with no trims isn't for everyone

-cowashing everyday....:perplexed....who really has the time?
 
how did this turn from simply stating unpopular personal opinions to things like "just because blahblahblah doesn't mean blahblahbloo, so you need to blahblah and get over it".....

this is an opinion thread.

this was a good original thread idea... i think it's going off the deep end a bit, though.
 
gymfreak336 said:
*reaches over and fans Mona*
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awwwwwwww....thanks cuz! :kiss:

*this thread is a trip after a long day.... :lol: *

*almost fell out again behind the excessive tilting and cocking of the head to take pictures post...*

:lol:

For back shots:

*look directly ahead like at an eye exam. put one arm down. use other arm to snap pic, but keep elbow near waist/brastrap area. don't move. take picture*
:look:
 
Here's my unpopular opinion....

If your hair was BSL when you started LHCF and now its waist length; I don't get excited...Now if it was nape length length and is now BSL; I am all up and in your fotki.
 
Remember members, we are not here to post vicious comments to members, finger point or back stab. It's enough of that in the real world. Please keep it out of the LHCF!
 
I'm LOVIN this thread. Opened my eyes to a lot of things!

I have a lot of unpopular opinions (they are bold):

The health of your hair is 80% internal (proper diet, sleep, exercise, low-stress life) and only 20% external (products, techniques).
External will only offer temporary health, and can make a difference. But internal health is not only long-term, but will give you exponential hair health.

Everyone can LEARN how to stretch/air dry/have a low or no manipulation regimen.
Anyone can successfully air dry, stretch their relaxer, and have a low/no mani regimen if and only if their hair is healthy and they have found the right products that maintain proper moisture/protein hair (soft yet strong hair).

Stretching/air drying/have low-no manipulation regimens are not overrated.
I bet that someone who stretches, air dries, and combs only once a week will retain more length than anyone who uses heat, combs daily, and relaxes once every 8 weeks. And yes, it is possible to do it and still look cute :giggle:.

Unhealthy hair that does not have the proper protein/moisture balance can not and will not do what healthy, properly-conditioned hair can do.
I think this can explain why some people can’t airdry/stretch/have low-mani without breakage. I was not able to do this before LHCF or in the beginning of my journey. :nono: But I can now because my hair is healthy.

If you have to moisturize everyday/twice a day, something is not right.
It can be that your deep conditioner is not moisturizing enough, porosity is off, or your leave-ins do not condition your hair as well as they should.

Sealing with oil after you moisturize is unnecessary.
Sealing with oil does not make my hair retain moisture any longer than if I didn’t seal. It only made my hair dirtier faster, caused build up faster, and made me have to wash my hair more often.

Growth aids.
I think people should worry more about retaining their growth, than increasing their growth. If your hair is breaking as fast as it is growing, then there is no point in using growth aids.

Growth rate is not hereditary.
If all the women in your family has had neck-length hair, and none of them knew the basics of proper hair care, then how do you know the “genetic capability” of your hair?

People making threads asking people to recommend products (without letting people know your hair qualities) is :spinning:.
When you get 50-11 different suggestions from 50-11 different women, aren’t you more confused than before you even started the thread? Why not let people know your hair type (coarse/fine, etc.). Not only will you get recommendations from women who share your hair qualities, but they will be more concise.

Colored natural hair is not 100% natural.
I think 100% natural means the hair growing out of your scalp the texture and color it is naturally supposed to grow. If you alter either the texture or color, you are not 100% natural.

Ayurveda is not too much/too hard.
There are some people who just take it waaaay too seriously. It really is simple (at least my regi is). It literally takes me 5 minutes to make henna, 5 minutes to apply, and 10 minutes to rinse!

Counting the amount of broken and shed hairs is :spinning:. Just eye ball it!

Long, tedious regimens.
In the end, it really is just hair! Keep it simple and leave your hair alone.

Man, I talk too much!
 
nappywomyn said:
Not everyone should go natural.
If you don't follow a recipe, don't be suprised when you don't get the same results.
Pictures don't lie as easily as eyes do.
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Speak on it. I should not go natural under any circumstance - the outcome would not be good. And yes - pictures are a girl's best friend (next to diamonds of course)
 
-I have been doing for a long time and I still think Self Relaxing is scary. :perplexed

-Even if you don't NEED to use moisturize daily, shampoo often, cowash, seal with oil, or whatever, there is nothing wrong with doing it just because you WANT TO and because it makes you feel good.

-People with short hair can give advice. Trial and Error baby!
 
not every body can do wash n gos

even though many people rave about something ALWAYS keep in mind it may not work for you.

big hair dosent always look good ,even if you like it

Afros dont look good on every one

dont lie to some one that they are making progress when they haven't.

silky hair is in all types even 4s

aloe vera gel is overrated

post count shouldnt be the way to judge someone's advice

pics are proof and many of us are visual people

a few strands reaching apl or bsl DOES NOT MAKE YOU THAT LENGTH.

texturizing/laxin is not the best of both worlds.

texlaxed wave/curls are not cute.

braid outs on texlaxed/relaxed usually look bad unless you roll the ends.

dry relaxed hair > wet relaxed hair. wet may show more length but it looks stringy.

dont rave about something youve used for less than 3 months. after a good time frame you can PROPERLY weigh out the pros and cons and help the pj problem.a good products can always outlive the hype.

for us black people it isnt just hair.

no combing and loose hair do not mix

heat is good to a certain extent.

dont preach about natural unless your hair actually looks good.

its ok if you hair looks bad but dont throw pics around like it the best thing on earth

even or slightly layered hair always looks good.
 
No Trimming is way over rated!!!! I listened to this when I joined the board and my hair is growing but now I have to cut off the progress because the splits when up farther and the ends just got worst even with sealing an moisturizing.
 
HoneyDew said:
-I have been doing for a long time and I still think Self Relaxing is scary. :perplexed

-Even if you don't NEED to use moisturize daily, shampoo often, cowash, seal with oil, or whatever, there is nothing wrong with doing it just because you WANT TO and because it makes you feel good.

-People with short hair can give advice. Trial and Error baby!
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Thank you! It will be the day when I find a DC so great I won't have to moisturize daily. Either way, I can have a lil OCD when it comes to my hair so the more moisture, the better!
 
DarkVictory said:
Loving this thread!

The worst that can happen when you BC is that you will look like you with shorter hair. What interests men most is not growing out of your head.

"But White women do XYZ, too," is not a convincing argument.

The more you mess with your fragile edges, the worse they will look.

The cornrows ladies wear sometimes look better than the weaves/wigs they wear over them.
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:amen: Oh Yes!
 
Another one- people of color's hair is not cursed . Cains descendants died with the flood and Hams decedents are the group known as Ku****es. Mostly Ethiopians or Egyptians-
Just remember that learning the alphabet was hard too until you get the hang of it-- and that goes for white, chinese, serbo-croatian etc.

If its on your head- handle it or get it handled
 
kiesha8185 said:
I'm LOVIN this thread. Opened my eyes to a lot of things!

I have a lot of unpopular opinions (they are bold):

The health of your hair is 80% internal (proper diet, sleep, exercise, low-stress life) and only 20% external (products, techniques).
External will only offer temporary health, and can make a difference. But internal health is not only long-term, but will give you exponential hair health.

Everyone can LEARN how to stretch/air dry/have a low or no manipulation regimen.
Anyone can successfully air dry, stretch their relaxer, and have a low/no mani regimen if and only if their hair is healthy and they have found the right products that maintain proper moisture/protein hair (soft yet strong hair).

Stretching/air drying/have low-no manipulation regimens are not overrated.
I bet that someone who stretches, air dries, and combs only once a week will retain more length than anyone who uses heat, combs daily, and relaxes once every 8 weeks. And yes, it is possible to do it and still look cute :giggle:.

Unhealthy hair that does not have the proper protein/moisture balance can not and will not do what healthy, properly-conditioned hair can do.
I think this can explain why some people can’t airdry/stretch/have low-mani without breakage. I was not able to do this before LHCF or in the beginning of my journey. :nono: But I can now because my hair is healthy.

If you have to moisturize everyday/twice a day, something is not right.
It can be that your deep conditioner is not moisturizing enough, porosity is off, or your leave-ins do not condition your hair as well as they should.

Sealing with oil after you moisturize is unnecessary.
Sealing with oil does not make my hair retain moisture any longer than if I didn’t seal. It only made my hair dirtier faster, caused build up faster, and made me have to wash my hair more often.

Growth aids.
I think people should worry more about retaining their growth, than increasing their growth. If your hair is breaking as fast as it is growing, then there is no point in using growth aids.

Growth rate is not hereditary.
If all the women in your family has had neck-length hair, and none of them knew the basics of proper hair care, then how do you know the “genetic capability” of your hair?

People making threads asking people to recommend products (without letting people know your hair qualities) is :spinning:.
When you get 50-11 different suggestions from 50-11 different women, aren’t you more confused than before you even started the thread? Why not let people know your hair type (coarse/fine, etc.). Not only will you get recommendations from women who share your hair qualities, but they will be more concise.

Colored natural hair is not 100% natural.
I think 100% natural means the hair growing out of your scalp the texture and color it is naturally supposed to grow. If you alter either the texture or color, you are not 100% natural.

Ayurveda is not too much/too hard.
There are some people who just take it waaaay too seriously. It really is simple (at least my regi is). It literally takes me 5 minutes to make henna, 5 minutes to apply, and 10 minutes to rinse!

Counting the amount of broken and shed hairs is :spinning:. Just eye ball it!

Long, tedious regimens.
In the end, it really is just hair! Keep it simple and leave your hair alone.

Man, I talk too much!
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I see that you and Gym are preparing for y'alls hair talk tour...
Y'all ain't ...playin...

it...is...not..a ..game....
g'head and tell it...

:lol:
 
Air drying made my natural hair so dry. My hair retains more moisture when it is roller set straight after washing

If you can’t comb your hair without excessive breakage then your hair is damaged and you SHOULD trim

If you have healthy hair you should be able to enjoy your hair at any length
 
Why on Earth would someone use Veejayjay cream on their scalp - I don't care if it works or not. And how did someone discover it as a growth aid. Did they have a yeast infection and realized monistat made their veejayjay hair grow rapidly or something. :lachen:
 
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