Can I ask a DUMB question

[Nonie]

Hair texture. So as I'm braiding my hair and looking at my shed hair. I'm finding hairs that are type 2, 3a and 3b. I'm 100% natural but I was just wondering if I'm the only one that has found hairs like this in 3c/4a texture.

Manipulated hair can take any shape so it's not unusual to see different types when you're working on your hair if you've been combing it or whatever.

Also I find lately it's hard to imagine what folks are talking about coz it seems everyone has their own idea what each type is. 3A or 3B were never wavy but big curls, 3A being bigger than 3B and 3C being the smallest of the 3 group. Only 2 was wavy but now folks will call any hair that looks wavy 3B. So it's hard to know what you're referring to. Curls will look wavy if weighed down by product or allowed to dry stretched. Type 2 never ever looks like curls.

If this section of my hair were to shed, it'd not look coily but wavy but I know better than to assume that's the pattern of the strands in that area:

So if my hair can look wavy, then 3C/4A I'm sure can look wavy and everything in between wavy 2 and what it is.

 

[PrissyPJ]

My dumb question ... I colored my gray roots last week, is it safe to use Aphogee 2 step treatment this week? I am natural, but heat trained, so I do protein treatments about once a month. Thanks,

 

[PrimaD]

Manipulated hair can take any shape so it's not unusual to see different types when you're working on your hair if you've been combing it or whatever.

Also I find lately it's hard to imagine what folks are talking about coz it seems everyone has their own idea what each type is. 3A or 3B were never wavy but big curls, 3A being bigger than 3B and 3C being the smallest of the 3 group. Only 2 was wavy but now folks will call any hair that looks wavy 3B. So it's hard to know what you're referring to. Curls will look wavy if weighed down by product or allowed to dry stretched. Type 2 never ever looks like curls.

If this section of my hair were to shed, it'd not look coily but wavy but I know better than to assume that's the pattern of the strands in that area:

So if my hair can look wavy, then 3C/4A I'm sure can look wavy and everything in between wavy 2 and what it is.

I only have 4 inches of hair. I mainly do WNG since I have been natural I have only been in braids 4 times (no more than 2 weeks) and one twist out (no heat on my hair ). Not a heavy handed with products in my hair and the type 2 hair haid no curl at all what so ever just a slight wave to it. Also it came from the root so idk, all that matters to is that my hair healthy regardless of texture.

 

[Nonie]

I only have 4 inches of hair. I mainly do WNG since I have been natural I have only been in braids 4 times (no more than 2 weeks) and one twist out (no heat on my hair ). Not a heavy handed with products in my hair and the type 2 hair haid no curl at all what so ever just a slight wave to it. Also it came from the root so idk, all that matters to is that my hair healthy regardless of texture.

PrimaD Trust me, it's really hard to know your type from just a handful of shed hairs. There are people who could have sworn they had no curls in their hair until about 3-4 years of their HHJ.

Manipulating hair isn't just from braiding. If you run a comb through your hair or even your fingers like you would have to do when braiding or just removing shed hair, that manipulation can make a difference to the pattern, especially if your hair isn't wet.

If you've paid attention to typing threads, you'll have noticed that one or two images are never enough to tell a type, let alone a few shed hairs. One's hair type cannot be told from just two or three controlled photos and hence the reason there's never a unanimous opinion on hair types.

 

[healthytext]

I'm interested in purchasing a Pibbs 512. Can anyone tell me how the product is packed for shipping? How big is the box? I don't have a car so I need to do some planning.

 

[PraisedBeauty]

Does co washing... Or just washing in general make your hair grow faster? I mean I'm almost sure there are no growth aids in the products used to wash and condition hair on a daily basis... But my hair seems to grow faster the more I co wash it.

 

[PPGbubbles]

Does co washing... Or just washing in general make your hair grow faster? I mean I'm almost sure there are no growth aids in the products used to wash and condition hair on a daily basis... But my hair seems to grow faster the more I co wash it.

I think it is the added moisture that aids in retention

 

[AlliCat]

What's a mid-shaft split? what does it look like

 

[ajargon02]

My dumb question ... I colored my gray roots last week, is it safe to use Aphogee 2 step treatment this week? I am natural, but heat trained, so I do protein treatments about once a month. Thanks,

yup! I do aphogee BEFORE I color, cause that will help with the color to take. But sure, you can do your protein now. I am sure it will be helpful, and make sure to dc after

 

[Nix08]

What does HAM stand for if anything?

 

[Nonie]

Nix08 HAM = Hot A$$ Mess

 

[Nix08]

Nonie thank you! I was actually thinking to tag you to answer me he he

 

[Nonie]

What's a mid-shaft split? what does it look like

AlliCat This article may answer your question: http://www.naturalhairgrows.com/hair-breakage-TN.html

 

[divachyk]

@AlliCat - I often wondered what splits of any kind look like and swore I didn't have any until one day, I pulled out the magnifying glass and inspected a few ends and sure enough I located a few splits. They are so tiny that they are not evident to the eye but are under by the magnifying glass. Thankfully, I haven't seen any mid-shafts yet but I got a good visual of what they look like now that I know what a split look like IRL.

 

[AlliCat]

@AlliCat This article may answer your question: http://www.naturalhairgrows.com/hair-breakage-TN.html

The microscopic pic was terrifying! thanx

 

[AlliCat]

How does aloe vera juice differ from aloe vera gel? (both Lily of the Desert brand)

 

[Dizz]

How do you use the mention and tag features? Don't hit me.

 

[MzSwift]

How does aloe vera juice differ from aloe vera gel? (both Lily of the Desert brand)

I believe AVG is the whole leaf and the AVJ is the inner filling. My hair responded better to AVJ than AVG, so I think there's a difference. HTH!

 

[Victoria44]

When using Aphogee 2-step, is it pertinent to buy the balancing moisturizer as well? And can anyone explain the application process please?

 

[AlliCat]

How do you use the mention and tag features? Don't hit me.

Dizz to mention someone, put a @ symbol in front of their username

To tag someone in a post: Click the little "Tag User" button at the top of any thread, right above the "New Reply" button

 

[faithVA]

@Dizz to mention someone, put a @ symbol in front of their username

To tag someone in a post: Click the little "Tag User" button at the top of any thread, right above the "New Reply" button

AlliCat; but what is the difference. Why would I tag someone versus mentioning them. I know I get an alert when I am mentioned but do I also get an alert when I am tagged?

 

[AlliCat]

faithVA Yes you also get an alert when you're tagged

For example Coffee knows I one n only argan oil products so she tagged me in a product review thread.

I guess you would tag a user in a thread that you want them to read and/or participate in.

 

[ellebelle88]

When using Aphogee 2-step, is it pertinent to buy the balancing moisturizer as well? And can anyone explain the application process please?

Victoria44, the moisturizer which comes with the Aphogee 2-step sucks. You would be better off using a super moisturizing deep conditioner. I have used Mizani Moisturefuse and ORS Replenishing Conditioner afterwards with superb results. After using the 2-step, I put on my conditioner and let it stay on overnight. Super moisturized, strong hair.

 

[southerncitygirl]

Victoria44
aubrey organics conditioners would also work well after the aphogee 2 step....my fave include their j.a.y, gbp,white camellia, and honeysuckle rose formulas....they are cheapest on vitacost.com and vitaminshoppe.com

 

[Nonie]

AlliCat; but what is the difference. Why would I tag someone versus mentioning them. I know I get an alert when I am mentioned but do I also get an alert when I am tagged?

faithVA You tag someone to let them know of an entire topic that might be of interest to them. When they get the alert, it takes them to the beginning of the thread after you tag them.

You mention someone to get their attention w/r/t something you said in a post. When they get the alert, it doesn't take them to the beginning of the thread, but directly to the post where you mentioned them.

So you use mention if you want to ask or tell someone something directly. It makes it easier for them to find what you said w/o having to read a whole thread. The mention alert links them to the post only.

You tag them, when you want them to read a whole thread because it's a discussion you think they would enjoy or find useful. The tag alert takes them to the start of the thread in which you tagged them.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA You tag someone to let them know of an entire topic that might be of interest to them. When they get the alert, it takes them to the beginning of the thread after you tag them.

You mention someone to get their attention w/r/t something you said in a post. When they get the alert, it doesn't take them to the beginning of the thread, but directly to the post where you mentioned them.

Thanks - I use mention quite a bit but I am sure I have never used the tag.

 

[Nonie]

faithVA, before the tag feature, you'd have to PM someone to tell them of an interesting discussion and then post the link to it in the PM. Now you tag them and it saves you the trouble of doing all o' dat, as not only does the alert let them know of the discussion but also gives the link to it.

 

[divachyk]

Victoria44 - IMO, the Aphogee balancing moisturizer is useless. A good DC is much better.

 

[AlliCat]

Nonie, you are awesome at explaining things!

 

[Janet']

Victoria44 - IMO, the Aphogee balancing moisturizer is useless. A good DC is much better.

I totally agree with you!!!!!