genesislocks
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone! I've been coming to LHCF for quite some time now, I'm not too sure but I'm guessing about a year. I considered myself a "long-term lurker".
Heres a little bit about me:
Stats:
Currently APL diligently seeking BSL and beyond
Hair type: Soft semi-dense/semi-thick. 4a at the crown, 4b and the nape
Goal Length: Super MBL
Lapsed time since HJ: 1 year 3mos
-I love hair care, to the point of borderline obsession
-I LOVE henna, but recently switched over to Cassia because for the first time in my life I got highlights [healthy hair buffs, feel free to scold]
But I had to have a change in my life.
-My little secret? I secretly prefer cassia! The conditioning effects I get from it, plus hello hydration, plus brahmi is undeniable. But i still miss henna
-The beginning of my hair journey was actually more of a "spiritual thing". Once upon a time I would never ever, ever, ever, ever...cut my hair. Partly because I didn't trust scissor-happy stylists, and partly because I feared it wouldn't grow back. One day I realized that my disbelief that my hair wouldnt "grow after a haircut" was not only ridiculous, but also a manifestation of my lack of faith in the Almighty. So, needless to say, something had to change
-I'm a deep thinker lol
-I travel with scissors in my car to snip pesky split ends at the stop light
-I LOVE my hair stylists, although I only go to her every once in a blue moon. I probably wont be back until August for a length check
-I cut my hair suuuuper low to a ear-length 90's semi-mushroom cut. I loved it while it lasted lol
-I'm a year & 3 mos post that haircut (which I refuse to call a big-chop btw) I'm not sure why
-In the process of changing the way I take care of my hair. I didn't ADD too many things to my hair diet, but I definitely cut some key things off including the following:
NO Mineral oil, ever. It clogs my follicles man, I can't have that
NO Cheap flatiron. It its not the bently, ferrari, or maserati of flatirons.no deal. Sedu Revolution is my fave.
NO Wash & Go's. Why? because I'm scared
I'm not very familiar with my hair in its curly state, and I'd like to keep my distance for now
NO shampoo. I occasionally use Dr. Bronners soaps bcus they're non-stripping, but other than that I let brahmi and cassia do their thing. Also, the exception is when I go to the salon
NOT MUCH protective styling.
I know this is controversial hair wise, but I really like to enjoy my hair whenever I feel like it. I don't care to do a variety of styles really. Its either up or its down and I wear it however the wind moves me.
So what do I DO?
DO Cassia/henna/brahmi anything and everything ayurvedic. These literally transformed my hair
I DO use natural/organic products, but I refuse to give up my hello hydration conditioner. Thats where I draw the line
I DO limit my heat usage to my wash days every couple weeks (sometimes 3)
I DO use argan oil, in fact, I'm hooked. I don't anything to feel greasy and
I feel like argan oil gives me the benefits I need, minus the craziness
I DO use cassia, brahmi, ginger tea mix every time I wash my hair. It was a good strategy turned into somewhat of a habit
Things that I speculate about:
Will daily bobby pin usage affect my hair? I use them every night but I'm curious to know if there is any potential for hair bending
How do I get rid of split ends?...forever
Should I use protein?? Bcus my hair hates it (I think)
but I'm worried that it may be overloaded with moisture if there even is such a thing
Ok, so I went a little wild with this post
But I figured I owe you ladies a thorough introduction. 
I attached the 1 year comparison picture. I'll attach updates this august when I hit a year and 6mos!
Heres a little bit about me:
Stats:
Currently APL diligently seeking BSL and beyond
Hair type: Soft semi-dense/semi-thick. 4a at the crown, 4b and the nape
Goal Length: Super MBL
Lapsed time since HJ: 1 year 3mos
-I love hair care, to the point of borderline obsession
-I LOVE henna, but recently switched over to Cassia because for the first time in my life I got highlights [healthy hair buffs, feel free to scold]
But I had to have a change in my life.
-My little secret? I secretly prefer cassia! The conditioning effects I get from it, plus hello hydration, plus brahmi is undeniable. But i still miss henna
-The beginning of my hair journey was actually more of a "spiritual thing". Once upon a time I would never ever, ever, ever, ever...cut my hair. Partly because I didn't trust scissor-happy stylists, and partly because I feared it wouldn't grow back. One day I realized that my disbelief that my hair wouldnt "grow after a haircut" was not only ridiculous, but also a manifestation of my lack of faith in the Almighty. So, needless to say, something had to change
-I'm a deep thinker lol
-I travel with scissors in my car to snip pesky split ends at the stop light
-I LOVE my hair stylists, although I only go to her every once in a blue moon. I probably wont be back until August for a length check
-I cut my hair suuuuper low to a ear-length 90's semi-mushroom cut. I loved it while it lasted lol
-I'm a year & 3 mos post that haircut (which I refuse to call a big-chop btw) I'm not sure why
-In the process of changing the way I take care of my hair. I didn't ADD too many things to my hair diet, but I definitely cut some key things off including the following:
NO Mineral oil, ever. It clogs my follicles man, I can't have that
NO Cheap flatiron. It its not the bently, ferrari, or maserati of flatirons.no deal. Sedu Revolution is my fave.
NO Wash & Go's. Why? because I'm scared
I'm not very familiar with my hair in its curly state, and I'd like to keep my distance for nowNO shampoo. I occasionally use Dr. Bronners soaps bcus they're non-stripping, but other than that I let brahmi and cassia do their thing. Also, the exception is when I go to the salon
NOT MUCH protective styling.
I know this is controversial hair wise, but I really like to enjoy my hair whenever I feel like it. I don't care to do a variety of styles really. Its either up or its down and I wear it however the wind moves me.So what do I DO?
DO Cassia/henna/brahmi anything and everything ayurvedic. These literally transformed my hair
I DO use natural/organic products, but I refuse to give up my hello hydration conditioner. Thats where I draw the line
I DO limit my heat usage to my wash days every couple weeks (sometimes 3)
I DO use argan oil, in fact, I'm hooked. I don't anything to feel greasy and
I feel like argan oil gives me the benefits I need, minus the craziness
I DO use cassia, brahmi, ginger tea mix every time I wash my hair. It was a good strategy turned into somewhat of a habit
Things that I speculate about:
Will daily bobby pin usage affect my hair? I use them every night but I'm curious to know if there is any potential for hair bending
How do I get rid of split ends?...forever
Should I use protein?? Bcus my hair hates it (I think)
but I'm worried that it may be overloaded with moisture if there even is such a thingOk, so I went a little wild with this post
But I figured I owe you ladies a thorough introduction. I attached the 1 year comparison picture. I'll attach updates this august when I hit a year and 6mos!
I havnt had a relaxer in years
, thats great.
@ the above. you're hilarious
