Unpopular opinions 2010 Hair Edition

[dynamic1]

Why would I be scared of water when I am relaxed? I really don't know where that myth comes from. It's ONLY when you are a pressed natural that you may feel the need to fear water, sweat, and rain.

Unpopular opinion- I am natural and I still don't want to get caught in the rain. Nope, not in a puff, not in a fro, not in a wash-n-go. I use an umbrella or a hat.

 

[Junebug D]

So your saying you loved yourself MORE because you decided to go natural???
Really? Really? I'm gonna need a comparison chart or somethin cuz I aint really buying it....

Fax me a copy of this chart too... You were so full of "self-hatred" then and now you're so full of love and joy and looking down on someone else just because you chopped your ends off two days ago? Really now?

 

[hairsothick]

Type 4s who are constantly trying to get their curls to "pop" worry me. Your curls weren't meant to pop. If they were they'd do it own their own. I mean a little definition is nice, but don't weigh your hair down with gook just to see a spiral here and there.

 

[longhairlover]

if you bkt and your "natural" you are no longer natural. you are using a chemical to alter the original state of your hair!!!!!!!!
why are you no longer natural um duh, you are using a chemical to straighten your hair a CHEMICAL! = no longer natural.
I love how folks say "i'm natural and I bkt to remain that way".

 

[sharifeh]

If you have to add a cup of oil and butter to make a product work, just trash it and get something else.

A cup of oil and butter! That's funny!

 

[Helpmeblongagain]

the comments are cracking me up, my hubbys looking at me funny because cause i'm laughing at the computer.

you don't like the celebs phony ponies?

I don't like the drawstring ponytails...or clip on buns...so any ponytail that looks like u can take it off in one piece...Im not a fan of...and that goes 4 celebs 2...but theirs usually dont look as busted as the ones I see in the BSS

 

[sharifeh]

I'm kind of confused about something. People say things about their 4b curls. Like people write, "this is how I take care of my 4b curls." I thought 4b didn't have curls, it had zigzags. I just hate hair typing sometimes. It is just confusing. If it has curls, isn't it 4a?

 

[Junebug D]

And furthermore, it's funny when someone with a TWA talks about how much easier natural hair is than whatever they had before. Of course YOU say that. What on earth could possibly be easier than a TWA? Other than a baldie?

 

[Helpmeblongagain]

I love being relaxed...say what u want about it...I ain't trading in the perm for a press n curl

 

[longhairlover]

@ Helpmeblongagain

true. that's why I never tried them because of the super fake look.

 

[chrisanddonniesmommy]

Natural hair, to me, means unaltered hair (chemically or through heat). Thus, for one to have natural hair it should look the way it would without heat or chemicals.

So really who's natural?

Long hair doesn't equate to instant beauty. Skin care and physical fitness should also receive regimens.

 

[Mimi22]

And furthermore, it's funny when someone with a TWA talks about how much easier natural hair is than whatever they had before. Of course YOU say that. What on earth could possibly be easier than a TWA? Other than a baldie?

I had to release a large LOL for that one...whoooooo funnei stuff right here....

 

[NikStarrr]

Really unpopular, I WILL be claiming my strand touching APL when it crosses. It may not be full, but it IS an accomplishment!

Some of us who grew out from a baldie or close to it may end up being APL in the back and NL in the front.

I agree with this. I don't understand why there's such an issue with what's APL. That's why the term is APL instead of PAPL (past APL). I don't get the confusion. When a person claims BSL, nobody is saying they need to be a centimeter past the bra-strap. lol

Oh, and I agree on some PPs about the length challenges. I really don't think a person should be joining a challenge and haven't even met the goal before that one, i.e. someone who hasn't made APL joining a BSL challenge with hopes of making that length on December 31 at 11:59pm.

 

[sharifeh]

I get kind of unjustifiably mad when I see type 2's relaxing their hair. My mom is type 2/3 and I know this italian lady that relaxes her hair that looks like she is type 2 (roots). I know to each their own, and it's not my business, but I do get kinda mad.

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

I thought this was a random thoughts thread...not a behind the text, sneaky bashing of peoples textures, length's, edges, etc. We have come along way, ladies...and we have got to do better!

I don't think this thread will last too much longer. If it does, then I will come back and say I was wrong.

Girll...the random thoughts thread is this way: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9896086

This here be the unpopular opinions thread.

And I don't think it will get locked...so far, things seem to be remaining civil, and I think they will stay that way. I really hope it doesn't get locked either...I kind of love this thread.
SO many times, I've been on LHCF thinking this stuff, and feeling so wicked and evil because I thought nobody else was thinking it. But come to find out nooo....lots of people are thinking it, just no one wanted to say it. I guess unpopular opinions aren't so unpopular after all.
And it's nice to just get some of this stuff said and in the open.

A little :realitycheck: ain't never hurt no one.

 

[Southernbella.]

Relaxed braidouts and twistouts look nothing like natural hair.

 

[spacetygrss]

-EVERYONE can wear natural hair, just not necessarily in the styles or at the length that they want. That said, if you feel that it's too much work for you to maintain then go relax. It's your hair. Do whatcha like.
-Growth aids don't work. Any extra growth is due to taking better care of your hair or a better diet.
-There IS such a thing as terminal hair length and it is genetically predetermined.
-If you have to regularly spend more than 4 hours at a time on your hair you might want to re-evaluate your regimen. It's crazy to me that someone would spend that much time on their hair on the regular but can't find 30 minutes for exercise (I'm not talking about the once or biweekly deep conditioning sessions-of course, that takes time).
-On the same note, you don't need super expensive products to have healthy hair. Again, it's crazy to not be able to afford healthy food or a gym membership but your monthly haircare budget is more than a lot of people's monthly rent.

 

[hairsothick]

Relaxed braidouts and twistouts look nothing like natural hair.

Neither do straw sets.

 

[Nice & Wavy]

You are right....I did mean to post in the random thoughts thread, so thanks for helping a sister out.

However, I did have some unpopular opinions of my own, so I did share them here.

This isn't the first unpopular opinions thread. There have been others and they are gone. Hopefully, this one doesn't get locked.

Girll...the random thoughts thread is this way: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?p=9896086

This here be the unpopular opinions thread.

And I don't think it will get locked...so far, things seem to be remaining civil, and I think they will stay that way. I really hope it doesn't get locked either...I kind of love this thread.
SO many times, I've been on LHCF thinking this stuff, and feeling so wicked and evil because I thought nobody else was thinking it. But come to find out nooo....lots of people are thinking it, just no one wanted to say it. I guess unpopular opinions aren't so unpopular after all.
And it's nice to just get some of this stuff said and in the open.

A little :realitycheck: ain't never hurt no one.

 

[Helpmeblongagain]

Sometimes people really do look a HAM with their natural styles...aint nothing cute about a 1.5in fro with a glitter headband...or a 2in fro w/a gigantic flower stuck in it...

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

If you're in the type 4 range, you're a grown adult sista and wish your hair was a looser texture in the 3s then you have some introspection to do and seriously need to deprogram yourself.....I find it really disturbing when I see grown women ...members of LHCF at that....still running up in unpopular opinion threads saying that...its sad and its not okay.

My hair does great with heat, its not the enemy when you have your technique together and do things in moderation.

I find it ironic that the same type 3 ladies that say their hair is no easier to retain length or care for are the same ones that are like "APL pffft that aint long! I had that length out the womb.......you aint got nuthin till your waist like I am after 1 year" yea you had it real tough there. I've always had hair past APL but for some ladies that actually had to put in work to retain length, APL is an achievement, let them have their shine.

BKT'd hair is not natural, its not that big a deal, the bkt'd ladies here still rock!

The VAST majority of lacefronts look RIDICULOUS even some of the really expensive ones, thats not our hair type...at least get something with SOME texture for realisms sake.

co-washing was too much work for me too much detangling and not a thorough enough clean for my scalp organic shampoo all the way

With the wide array of styling options available I think everyone could look great natural

Some people honestly look more striking with short hair, there was this poster I forget her name but she had a baldy, she was a chocolate skin tone, slender with gorgeous curves and I always looked at her siggy like honestly, she shouldn't grow her hair out, she looks amazing as is.

I think people get too obsessed with boosting their growth with a topical aid. Get your health and diet together and you'll see better results all around...its very simple.

I think straightened hair longer then waistlength starts to overwhelm you and look cumbersome.

I still associate buns with looking matronly or very formal overall but I think some ladies on here do make it softer and cute high buns are much younger and fun looking too.

 

[anon123]

You can't promise someone that what worked for your hair will work for theirs. I know you reeeaaally believe it, but there's just no way you can know that. So please, scale back on the "oh, my hair is just like yours, I guarantee you that x,y,z works". I feel sorry for newbies who will believe it so much that they think they are doing something wrong when your favorite products don't work for them, like I used to.

 

[longhairlover]

Sometimes people really do look a HAM with their natural styles...aint nothing cute about a 1.5in fro with a glitter headband...or a 2in fro w/a gigantic flower stuck in it...

 

[Southernbella.]

Can you really enjoy your hair when it's in protective styles 99% of the time? My UO: Life's too short. Let your hair down.

 

[*Happily Me*]

texlaxing is the best of both worlds. You can look natural one day and relaxed the next.

 

[chosen1]

My hair loves cones. Natural shampoos suck on my hair. They are more drying than my moisturizing shampoo's with sulfates. Just cowashing and never using a shampoo is dirty. But I do cowash sometimes but it doesn't clean the scalp as well as a shampoo. I have to use a shampoo even if its sulfate free at least every two weeks. Sorry, didnt mean to offend people who strictly cowash.

 

[BeetleBug]

-I'm tired of people of posting their salon catastrophes. Sorry, but it's your fault. You mean to tell me you had no idea of what your stylist was doing to your hair.
- I don't understand why type 4 is divided into 2 types. I have seen so many different 4 types. My two small 4b patches are drastically different from the mostly 4a that I have on my head. There is nothing similar about it.
-Long hair does not make you pretty. I noticed this sentiment across this board that long hair will somehow make you pretty. It doesn't work if your face is busted. Sorry
-No your hair will not magically change to a 4b to a 3b when you chop your relaxed strands off.
-You shouldn't be taking multiple vitamin pills a day unless you have a health problem.

 

[BlackMasterPiece]

Long hair doesn't equate to instant beauty. Skin care and physical fitness should also receive regimens.

Oh my god YESSSSSSS!!!!

Can you really enjoy your hair when it's in protective styles 99% of the time? My UO: Life's too short. Let your hair down.

Amen to that girl life really is too short my air is down 95% of the time...if I got it, imma enjoy it

 

[LadyPaniolo]

Don't knock somebody else's hustle! If poster XYZ did something you wouldn't want to do in order to get her length (vitamins, extreme PSing, no heat at all) then you don't have to get your panties in a wad in her thread saying how you wouldn't be willing to do all that and imply that she has no life or whatever. It's cool to think that to yourself but don't rain on people's parade.

I've seen people with intensive reggies that require massive amounts of time... it couldn't be me but I'm not jumping in her thread to tell her how unfeasible her reg is.

 

[Helpmeblongagain]

Can you really enjoy your hair when it's in protective styles 99% of the time? My UO: Life's too short. Let your hair down.

I've always felt this way...y have pretty hair if you're gonna hide it in a bun all the time? Just doesnt make sense.

Also...I find anyone who dedicates 3hrs a day mixing henna...boiling this or that...hunting down a product just 4 their hair...a crazy woman...and when I see them in the relationship forum complaining about being single I want 2 tell them they're not going 2 get a man bcuz they're in a relationship w/their hair.