Unpopular opinions 2008 - Hair edition

[tenjoy]

My unpopular opinions:
~Cones and Mineral Oil are not bad
~Indian products are overrated
~Henna is overrated
~CON-green label poo is GREAT!
~You must saturate your hair with conditioner
~People with short/shorter (BUT HEALTHY) hair should also be member of the month
~I like overnight conditioning
~If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all- and don't lie about seeing something that's not there.
~People with constant negativity sucks (I mean, everyone is negative sometimes, but goodness...)
~I like compliments on my hair, anyone who says they don't are lying. C'mon, deep down, we all know that that's part of the reason for posting pics to be viewed by the public.

I'm still thinking about this... good thread!

 

[lisana]

If your hair is healthy and long, be grateful for that. Some people complain about their hair not growing past BSL or MBL. I'm not saying you shouldnt continue to pamper and grow your hair but also keep in mind that there are members her who are struggling just to get to shoulder. If your hair is healthy, no matter what length please remember to be grateful.

Sometimes getting your hair to a healthy state is hard enough.

amen...there are some members who are just trying to GROW some hair period.

 

[Neesha]

I tell you, some are really pushing it in this thread.

I really do find it amazing that so many members on this forum can't get along. For goodness sakes, it's an internet forum. A lot of the members that don't get along with each other haven't even met face-to-face. Isn't that silly?

Geez.

Now let's get back on track.

I find it interesting to say the least. I keep checking back just to see what the next punch line will be. I sure hope all this ends on a positive note like it started.

 

[tenjoy]

My unpopular opinion...........

Thin ends are okay! I say let your shorter strands catch up to the longer ones. Every strand does not grow at the same time. No need to trim all your growth. Trim when you get to your goal. I never trim.

 

[blazingthru]

Gonna go off the page for one second..............



Cattiness exists. Sometimes the cat house attitude of some makes me go . Some can never be happy for another without feeling the need to talk out the side of the neck (or out the bottom of their a$$).

Jealousy exists. Some will do their best to tear down another in a heartbeat with some snide remark or an okie doke compliment.

We are not all one big sisterhood of the hair, it's always what lies beneath, watch out.

If Veejayjay cream works for you, if horse spray works for you, if curry flakes and chili powder, seaweed, tofu, raw meat, bull semen, benchpressing 550 pound weights and running 5k marathons works for you -Then by God i am happy for you and i will not knock you (some of it makes me go and i hope and pray it's safe ) but i'm honestly glad some folks have found something that works for them.

It's all good to me if it's good for you and you and YOU and YOU will not be be hearing me dissing any body or any one's lifestyle choices, body type/shape, hair, clothing, etc. even in a thread such as this.

sidenote: i always find these types of threads extremely fascinating. they really give you an good inside glance on how the people you interact with actually think and feel about others.

I 100% agree, I feel the same way I read it all because I wanted to know what everyone really thought.

 

[Tee]

• ayurvedics (I'm sorry)
• stretching...(Just not cute...I'am not running here with straight hair and nappy edges )
• Oil rinses...(I tried it and fell in the shower)
• Lye Relaxers
• anything I have to cook first
• anything that stinks ...is not going on my head

We are going to need you to be careful.

That's all. Carry on. Tee

 

[darkangel25]

We are going to need you to be careful.

That's all. Carry on. Tee

Those oil washes are no joke.

 

[Neesha]

I 100% agree, I feel the same way I read it all because I wanted to know what everyone really thought.

That's exactly the point I tried to make. It really does give you an insight on the inconsistency of opinion erplexed. But...to each it's own. I still love this board.

 

[Nice & Wavy]

If your hair is healthy and long, be grateful for that. Some people complain about their hair not growing past BSL or MBL. I'm not saying you shouldnt continue to pamper and grow your hair but also keep in mind that there are members her who are struggling just to get to shoulder. If your hair is healthy, no matter what length please remember to be grateful.

Sometimes getting your hair to a healthy state is hard enough.

I'm sure I can be added to your post because I just started a thread about being on the forum for 2 years and not where I want to be yet. I did complain, but I do keep in mind that there are other members who are struggling and I am very grateful for the hair I do have. It is a struggle for me too, so I can certainly relate.

On that note, I appreciate your comment...even if it was a general statement across the board...I will take these words to remind me!

Blessings!

 

[Nice & Wavy]

My unpopular opinions:
~Cones and Mineral Oil are not bad
~Indian products are overrated
~Henna is overrated
~CON-green label poo is GREAT!
~You must saturate your hair with conditioner

~People with short/shorter (BUT HEALTHY) hair should also be member of the month

~I like overnight conditioning
~If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all- and don't lie about seeing something that's not there.
~People with constant negativity sucks (I mean, everyone is negative sometimes, but goodness...)
~I like compliments on my hair, anyone who says they don't are lying. C'mon, deep down, we all know that that's part of the reason for posting pics to be viewed by the public.

I'm still thinking about this... good thread!

I like this opinion...alot! I think that would be such an incentive for us ladies who are really struggling to get some length too!

 

[Tee]

Those oil washes are no joke.

She knows I love her. I dont want her slipping all over hurting herself though.

ummm....yeah, I have had a little slip slip myself in the shower. lol. I leave those things alone.

 

[*KP*]

People with damaged/unhealthy hair (unless it is a before picture), should not give advice, it'll only be seen as a "what not to do"

 

[domniqqt]

With all due respect, prayer is not going to stop breakage like my Joico K-Pak or other products I can pick up at the BSS.

lol sooo true

 

[HAIRapy]

Another unpopular opinion of mine:
I applaude people with the courage to show those bad hair pics. I love to see BEFORE and AFTERS. There's no possible way that you hair can be perfect all of the time. I like to see people's progress from unhealthy to healthy, short to long, jacked-up hairline to filled-in hairline, etc.

 

[CoCoRica]

Gonna go off the page for one second..............



Cattiness exists. Sometimes the cat house attitude of some makes me go . Some can never be happy for another without feeling the need to talk out the side of the neck (or out the bottom of their a$$).

Jealousy exists. Some will do their best to tear down another in a heartbeat with some snide remark or an okie doke compliment.

We are not all one big sisterhood of the hair, it's always what lies beneath, watch out.

If Veejayjay cream works for you, if horse spray works for you, if curry flakes and chili powder, seaweed, tofu, raw meat, bull semen, benchpressing 550 pound weights and running 5k marathons works for you -Then by God i am happy for you and i will not knock you (some of it makes me go and i hope and pray it's safe ) but i'm honestly glad some folks have found something that works for them.

It's all good to me if it's good for you and you and YOU and YOU will not be be hearing me dissing any body or any one's lifestyle choices, body type/shape, hair, clothing, etc. even in a thread such as this.

sidenote: i always find these types of threads extremely fascinating. they really give you an good inside glance on how the people you interact with actually think and feel about others.

Well put....feeling the side note...but it's always good to know what and who your really dealing with,

 

[fluffylocks]

Another unpopular opinion of mine:
I applaude people with the courage to show those bad hair pics. I love to see BEFORE and AFTERS. There's no possible way that you hair can be perfect all of the time. I like to see people's progress from unhealthy to healthy, short to long, jacked-up hairline to filled-in hairline, etc.

I know! When i started a couple of years ago it made me feel kind of hopeless that just about everyone was starting with around shoulderlength hair, and everyones hair was fairly healthy

I didnt even take pictures of my hair, i really wish i would have because it was waaaayyy worse than anyone's i've ever seen on this board lol.

I love your before and after. My before was like damaged hairline and nape, spots with no hair, and 2-5" hair, overproccesed, split ends, thin ect. ect.

 

[LuyshuZ]

What in the world is MN and coochie cream that keeps getting mentioned?

 

[locabouthair]

I know! When i started a couple of years ago it made me feel kind of hopeless that just about everyone was starting with around shoulderlength hair, and everyones hair was fairly healthy

I didnt even take pictures of my hair, i really wish i would have because it was waaaayyy worse than anyone's i've ever seen on this board lol.

I love your before and after. My before was like damaged hairline and nape, spots with no hair, and 2-5" hair, overproccesed, split ends, thin ect. ect.

yeah it's those types of pics that really inspire people. I would get discouraged too after seeing everyone with healthy hair.

I plan on posting my compariosn pics and when I do. ya'll might be scared

 

[HAIRapy]

I know! When i started a couple of years ago it made me feel kind of hopeless that just about everyone was starting with around shoulderlength hair, and everyones hair was fairly healthy

I didnt even take pictures of my hair, i really wish i would have because it was waaaayyy worse than anyone's i've ever seen on this board lol.

I love your before and after. My before was like damaged hairline and nape, spots with no hair, and 2-5" hair, overproccesed, split ends, thin ect. ect.

Thanks! Yeah, I believe before and after pics are encouraging no matter what your issue may have been having, someone out there can relate to it, ya know.

 

[HighlyFavored1]

LOL some of these posts are very funny. I just have a few points to add

-Perhaps we need to re-examine how we feel about coochies. Not that I have used coochie cream, but I think that anything that is good enough to go down there is definitely good enough to put on our scalps! Now on the other hand, if someone was putting Aphogee on their coochie, then we should be like, ewww dont do that to yourself down there! My scalp is not more precious than my Va-jayjay.

-Genetics does factor into hair growth rate, length, and thickness...just as genetics affects everything else about our makeup. At the same time, I think that anyone can grow their hair long and strong once they figure out what works for their hair (but the process is going to be easier for some).

-Its ok for people to think wet hair pics look a mess...and its also ok for people to keep posting their wet hair pics

-My hair likes cones!

 

[fluffylocks]

yeah it's those types of pics that really inspire people. I would get discouraged too after seeing everyone with healthy hair.

I plan on posting my compariosn pics and when I do. ya'll might be scared

Oh man. Make sure its not too big lol. Put a warning in your siggy and avatar a week or two prior

 

[hairsothick]

-airdrying is great
-blowdrying is great
-genes do play a part in hair growth, maybe not the only part, but having good growth genes does help
-see-through ends are not hot
-I believe type 3s have an easier time GROWING their hair, maintenance might be another issue. Ex: My friend is a 3b with long, thick hair that grows like a weed. However,when she lets it free it can quickly become a problem.

 

[locabouthair]

Oh man. Make sure its not too big lol. Put a warning in your siggy and avatar a week or two prior

But the after pic will be well worth it

I started the nape challenge so I dont have a choice. Hopefully I can inspire others

 

[glamazon386]

LOL some of these posts are very funny. I just have a few points to add

-Perhaps we need to re-examine how we feel about coochies. Not that I have used coochie cream, but I think that anything that is good enough to go down there is definitely good enough to put on our scalps! Now on the other hand, if someone was putting Aphogee on their coochie, then we should be like, ewww dont do that to yourself down there! My scalp is not more precious than my Va-jayjay.

I would agree. I felt the same way when I tried MN 2 years ago when I was still relaxed. I was too lazy to keep up with it though. Maybe I'll try it again now that I'm natural. :scratchch

 

[ChoKitty]

Not EVERYONE should relax/go natural
Not everyone should SELF relax (Face it...some people are just to daft/uncoordinated to be putting chemicals that burn on their scalp.)
Mixed blood is NOT the only possible reason for your "Good" hair. Maybe, just maybe, you actually TAKE CARE OF IT?
Grease = okay. So much grease your hat slides of your head = NOT
A 'fro is not always cute, some people just CAN'T rock it. (Me being one of them)

 

[glamazon386]

If your hair is healthy and long, be grateful for that. Some people complain about their hair not growing past BSL or MBL. I'm not saying you shouldnt continue to pamper and grow your hair but also keep in mind that there are members her who are struggling just to get to shoulder. If your hair is healthy, no matter what length please remember to be grateful.

Sometimes getting your hair to a healthy state is hard enough.

I agree with this. Sometimes I feel like I'm never gonna get there. If I hadn't chopped all my hair off I'd definitely be APL by now.

 

[PinkPeony]

Not EVERYONE should relax/go natural
Not everyone should SELF relax (Face it...some people are just to daft/uncoordinated to be putting chemicals that burn on their scalp.)
Mixed blood is NOT the only possible reason for your "Good" hair. Maybe, just maybe, you actually TAKE CARE OF IT?
Grease = okay. So much grease your hat slides of your head = NOT
A 'fro is not always cute, some people just CAN'T rock it. (Me being one of them)

true.I know most ppl here will never give me credit for growing my own hair b/c I'm mixed even tough I'm type 4 but it doesn't bother me anymore as much.
And it shouldn't bother you if I will NEVER put coochie cream on my head... or my coochie and look for alternative solutions first
This IS the unpopular opinions thread chances are everyone's holy grail in here might be someone's secret nightmare,I read a dozen things that apply to me but I keep it moving and laugh along.

 

[HoneyDew]

Weeeell...you can't knock it til you try it girl. I don't come to give sermons but I definately have testimonies (plural) and if prayer can stop suicides and drug addictions I'll take prayer over Joico and hair creams anyday. You'll be surprised what prayer can do....with all due respect of course. Didn't mean to get all deep but some things just need a little correction or clarification (if you will). But yes Honey, Joico K-Pak is the TRUTH...so...back to topic.

No preaching or sermons needed PLEASE! Nobody is knocking prayer. She said prayers works better than any BSS. Nah, I'll take both.

 

[Neesha]

LOL some of these posts are very funny. I just have a few points to add

-Perhaps we need to re-examine how we feel about coochies. Not that I have used coochie cream, but I think that anything that is good enough to go down there is definitely good enough to put on our scalps! Now on the other hand, if someone was putting Aphogee on their coochie, then we should be like, ewww dont do that to yourself down there! My scalp is not more precious than my Va-jayjay.

-Genetics does factor into hair growth rate, length, and thickness...just as genetics affects everything else about our makeup. At the same time, I think that anyone can grow their hair long and strong once they figure out what works for their hair (but the process is going to be easier for some).

-Its ok for people to think wet hair pics look a mess...and its also ok for people to keep posting their wet hair pics

-My hair likes cones!

...STOP IT I SAY!!!

 

[HoneyDew]

here one;

Buzz Kill! Some people are taking this thread too seriously. Come on, it is all in fun. If you look at it as humor, there is no reason to get all serious about it.