I need a hair divine intervention

[LifeafterLHCF]

Ok yesterday I started doing a beauty fast experiment no weave no makeup until my bday on the 21st..Well today was the first day outside..I feel like crap..My hair just sits there..I called myself streching it last night..with those banding method..no avail..so my hair has crawled back to my scalp..and I think my hair hates products..it feel so greasy..i used mango butter,a cream leavin and shea butter..I don't know what to do with me hair..i feel so embarassed that I have been natural for 2 yrs and I have no length..I no shinrkage is a not nice not 5 letter word I cant use..

Ladies any ideas of what I could do with this misfit of hair..I know I sound bad but I am sad..I miss my makeup too but that another section of the board..

 

[Qualitee]

Ok yesterday I started doing a beauty fast experiment no weave no makeup until my bday on the 21st..Well today was the first day outside..I feel like crap..My hair just sits there..I called myself streching it last night..with those banding method..no avail..so my hair has crawled back to my scalp..and I think my hair hates products..it feel so greasy..i used mango butter,a cream leavin and shea butter..I don't know what to do with me hair..i feel so embarassed that I have been natural for 2 yrs and I have no length..I no shinrkage is a not nice not 5 letter word I cant use..

Ladies any ideas of what I could do with this misfit of hair..I know I sound bad but I am sad..I miss my makeup too but that another section of the board..

Dont feel bad. There are alot of naturals heads that havent had that much progress in two years.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Girl, go put on some makeup - don a great outfit - and flatiron your hair.

Enjoy TODAY.

I know you are holding out for your birthday, but you don't want to bring it in being bummed out. You are gonna be 21!!

If you don't want to flatiron your hair, weave or wig it.

You gotta love how you look - you gotta love you, Girlie.
Cheer up.
You are prettier than you know - with or without 'the extras.'

 

[curlicarib]

NO WAY a DIVA would be caught dead feeling down and out. Get up and do what you got to do to feel like the diva you are! If that's make-up and a flatironing - get to it! NOW!

 

[PPGbubbles]

Honestly you have to do what makes you feel lovely... longer Hair often allows us to hide our imperfections....by taking away your style and makeup you are focusing on "whats wrong" when in fact these imperfections are the things that make us beautifully human!! Dont get caught up on length honey... hair can be beautiful at any length when styled... and even long hair can look a hot a** mess if you know what I mean length dont equal beauty!

Celebrate your natural beauty! Usually I go rock a twist out and put on cute accessories to jazz up my natural hair.

Dont let this challenge get ya down!! go into ur 21st feeling faboosh!!

**As a natural it took me some time to discover what trully moisturized my hair as opposed to simply coating it!. for me I wash DC add S curl and nothing else... for me less is more...and If I need a lil sheen I use a lil cocounut oil...my hair thanks me and its touchable soft with no residue! HTH

 

[Katherina]

think about why you're fasting, think about how you feel now, and think about the results. consider these things and make the decision whether or not to continue. maybe you can go get a mani/pedi? or a facial? maybe that would help. you could flat iron your hair. you could try braid outs. what type of hair do you have? i agree with the others that you should walk around with confidence girl!!!!

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

Thank you ladies..I guess I miscommunicated..Im not turning 21 my bday is on the 21st..of this month..I know I have to be strong..I set out to do this fast so I might as well not complain..I will just have to get strange looks from myself and others for the next 2 weeks..I do like the fact Im reading more of my bible..which is a major focus..swap beauty time for bible time..

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

think about why you're fasting, think about how you feel now, and think about the results. consider these things and make the decision whether or not to continue. maybe you can go get a mani/pedi? or a facial? maybe that would help. you could flat iron your hair. you could try braid outs. what type of hair do you have? i agree with the others that you should walk around with confidence girl!!!!

I really don't know what type of hair i have..Im natural and I guess a 4a..all i know it doesnt take moisture..its itches..and it crawls to my scalp in a heart beat..I m so scared of heat bc i don't want heat damage and then have to cut it all off again..Im going to think of something that will make not look so busted..im use of being fully decked lashes and all..this is a huge awaking for me..

 

[lilsparkle825]

Where did she say she was turning 21? I thought she just said her bday is ON the 21st.

Back to the point...you may just need a little inspiration. Take a look through the natural hairstyles threads and you just may find something you like. Here are some of my favorite links to get you over this hump:

101 Protective Styles:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=212633

How R U wearing your hair today?
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=213949

You could try SouthernTease's bun, CurlyNikki's twist n curl, a curly fro like HeatherNicole, twists/braids/a frohawk...there are so many things to do!

 

[wild curls raquelle]

First I commend you for such a task and you will get through it. I don't know anything about makeup so I can't help you there. It's been 2 years, it's grown but probably not how you want it to. I did notice you said your hair felt greasy. I think it may possibly be the products your using. If I may suggest, try just using one butter. Butters are generally used for sealing the ends. Try maybe leaving a bit of condish in your hair after you rinse just to help with the moisture. Then apply a styling product depending on what you're doing with it. And when you're done apply the butter to the ends to lock in the moisture and you're done. i hth