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Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
When someone asks for curl typing I always answer based off of the curl size and using Andre Walkers typing system.
I’m not going off of what your texture looks like. “Curl Size” That’s it.
That however is just for looks.
I use products geared for looser hair textures. I love oils based products( pomades/castor oil/ butters) only in the winter in NJ for styling and never anything shea butter based or coconut oil
Only two exemptions are Qhemet Biologics and Keracares Curlessence line.
In spring and summer I only use oils in conditioning. Styling is just water based / humectant based products if I’m wearing my hair out.
I said all that to say a lot of folks out here claiming 4c because they brush their hair out all the time or stretch their hair out and have never seen the actual texture.
I’m not going off of what your texture looks like. “Curl Size” That’s it.
That however is just for looks.
I use products geared for looser hair textures. I love oils based products( pomades/castor oil/ butters) only in the winter in NJ for styling and never anything shea butter based or coconut oil
Only two exemptions are Qhemet Biologics and Keracares Curlessence line.
In spring and summer I only use oils in conditioning. Styling is just water based / humectant based products if I’m wearing my hair out.
I said all that to say a lot of folks out here claiming 4c because they brush their hair out all the time or stretch their hair out and have never seen the actual texture.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
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spacetygrss
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I’m always amazed at how foreign the basic principle of washing, conditioning and leaving your hair alone is to so many of us. I also never cease to be amazed at people who think that our hair length is solely based on genetics. It’s 2025, so I [naively] expect people to understand length retention vs growth but, alas. People are still confused, getting into arguments online, etc. I truly hope that more people join groups like this, search google, etc. Black women can have long, healthy hair too.
mzteaze
Pilates and Yoga Kinda Gal
I was in the airport and heard a loud, raucuous phone conversation going on behind me. Please tell me why this young woman walked by with at least $200 worth of braids but didn't have or get some inexpensive earbuds or headphones to ensure her conversation was private.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
I miss Vatika frosting for prepooing before washing. Hairvedaaaaa my shayyylaaaa
I wanted to heart it bc that used to be one of my favorite products, my shayyylaaaa will always be funny!
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
I want BSL curls. 
I think for me to reach that I have to be a WL stretched. I think that's how it was for me the last time my hair was long.
I think for me to reach that I have to be a WL stretched. I think that's how it was for me the last time my hair was long.
spacetygrss
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I think that I might finally buy a RevAir. Between my oldest son and I, I think that it’ll get a decent amount of use (he wears his hair braided and I’d use it to stretch my hair before twists/braids or after washing in twists). Hmmmm.
Now I’m really sad bc that shikakai oil was my first boo! I even bought the salon gallon size once. I never found a replacement
Pour out a lil oil (not too much lol) for a fallen soldier in the battle for healthy hair.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Hairveda has such good products. Sigh 
SmilingElephant
Well-Known Member
I REALLY like that L'Oreal Hyaluron shampoo and conditioner and serum spray!
Definitely a staple! It's extremely moisturizing
Definitely a staple! It's extremely moisturizing
BeautifulRoots
Well-Known Member
Agreed, they do.Hairveda has such good products. Sigh
I'm holding on to my last little bit of vatika frosting that I got right before they shut down. I've tried making a DIY version, but it's not the same at all.
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