Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[SuchaLady]

Lol, I've been reading about it and I want to try it. Does it leave your hair hard??

Not at all and it serves multiple purposes at that. I use it to smooth my hair back and the results are just beautiful.




And it stays that way ALL day!

 

[Britt]

I keep hearing about this wetline gel. Does it work for twist outs?

 

[curlyTisME]

Twist out turned out to be cute. I want to wash my hair though. I will tonight.

I'll use my Joico Moisture Recovery poo and condish, DC with SM manuka honey under heat with neem oil, blowdry and flat twist until my apt next week.

 

[GGsKin]

I'm sad that I can't get away with wash n go's while I work on my balding spots.

I hear you. I baggied 100% while I worked on mine (for about 6 months). Being a hair addict, it wasn't easy so to make up for it I would use my wash day as 'play day'. Not to do anything special- maybe a wash and go that wouldn't see the light of day.

As soon as I had about and inch on my spot at the front, I started wearing my hair out. It was awkward to style but I just couldn't wait to wear it out.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Happy Birthday @Froreal3

 

[Caramel74]

YES. I was having a meltdown Saturday night of the Britney Spears in a mirror with scissors variety. I see a lot of differences in how my hair behaves when it's loose in a wash and go (less tangles& ssk) vs a protective style.
You have to know your hair and just do what's best for it.

I agree

 

[Honey Bee]

I have been searching with all kinds of keywords to find a tutorial to do a style like this:View attachment 353233I cannot find what I'm looking for. It's not just a half updo or bun. It's more elaborate with the braids and hair bundled on top of the head. Any help with what to search for to find this kind of style?

I don't know if this is what you're looking for but I like this yt channel for historical European hairdressing.

 

[Janet']

I think this color broke off the front of my hair...glad I've got my head back in the game...

 

[Froreal3]

Happy Birthday @Froreal3

Thanks sis! @shawnyblazes

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Happy Womb Evacuation Day @Froreal3

 

[MyCoilsGoBoing]

I finally did something about my hair. I actually took the time to actually twist it up instead of bunning it or putting it in a puff like I usually do.

I'm trying not to look too crazy in the hospital when I have this kid.

 

[Britt]

Did a wet twist out last night. Don't think I've had my hair like this for over a month. Been blow drying and using heat.

 

[nothidden]

Typical case of knowing what works and just not doing it

I've always heard and read that your hair needs to be sopping wet when styling to get the best definition, at least for 4c-ish hair. Well, last night was the third time I've done the opposite and I've gotten fantabulous results each time...hang time, killer definition, and movement. I'm finally convinced this hasn't been a fluke and is how my hair wants to be styled. No more styling sopping wet hair for me.

 

[Prettymetty]

I finally got around to washing my hair. My scalp was itching so bad. No more skipping wash day for me.

 

[Froreal3]

Happy Womb Evacuation Day @Froreal3

Thanks @whosthatcurl!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I feel so stuck with my hair. It feels like it's the exact same length it was six months ago. I barely use heat (maybe once a month), I deep condition, I co wash, I moisturize, I sleep in a satin bonnet... Like why the hell aint I BSL right now. Smdh.

Frustrating as hell.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Happy Birthday! @Froreal3

 

[KinksAndInk]

Wanting to wash my hair because I'm getting a new dc today and I'm itching to test it out. But I think I'll just wait until my next wash day so I have time to decide how I'm going to set my hair. But I really want to use this dc lol

 

[kanozas]

How do you ship hair products to Chile without paying an arm and a leg?

 

[KinksAndInk]

Well there goes that perm rod set lol. I didn't pineapple my hair before I took a nap earlier. Then I started cleaning up and watching Netflix and Hulu so I didn't reset my hair...now it's 3am and I'm not getting out of bed lol. Guess I'll be bunning until Monday which seems to be my new wash day. Or maybe I'll wash Sunday if I don't go to work.

 

[Lilmama1011]

@Lilmama1011 your hair looks great! Your progress is amazing!

Thanks

 

[Mische]

I feel so stuck with my hair. It feels like it's the exact same length it was six months ago. I barely use heat (maybe once a month), I deep condition, I co wash, I moisturize, I sleep in a satin bonnet... Like why the hell aint I BSL right now. Smdh.

Frustrating as hell.

@tapioca_pudding how do you detangle? I finger detangle pretty much exclusively and I attribute the bulk of my retention to that (and leaving my hair alone/not washing it very often...)

 

[tapioca_pudding]

@tapioca_pudding how do you detangle? I finger detangle pretty much exclusively and I attribute the bulk of my retention to that (and leaving my hair alone/not washing it very often...)

I use a wide tooth shower comb... I wonder if my fine hair can't take a comb while wet and I need to switch to finger detangling.

I just can't get over that SL (when straight) hump.

 

[nothidden]

I use a wide tooth shower comb... I wonder if my fine hair can't take a comb while and I need to switch to finger detangling.

I just can't get over that SL (when straight) hump.

You're co-washing. Are you sure you're cleansing your scalp thoroughly? Your follicles could be clogged.

 

[Mische]

I use a wide tooth shower comb... I wonder if my fine hair can't take a comb while and I need to switch to finger detangling.

I just can't get over that SL (when straight) hump.

@tapioca_pudding I think it's something to consider (even if you just introduce it in baby steps, like if you use the comb during moisturizing and sealing, just use your fingers, etc). I have very fine strands, too, and when I watch YouTube videos of women raking combs through their 4b/4c hair, I'm just like how??? I'd never make any progress with that kind of manipulation on my strands.

 

[niknakmac]

Typical case of knowing what works and just not doing it

I've always heard and read that your hair needs to be sopping wet when styling to get the best definition, at least for 4c-ish hair. Well, last night was the third time I've done the opposite and I've gotten fantabulous results each time...hang time, killer definition, and movement. I'm finally convinced this hasn't been a fluke and is how my hair wants to be styled. No more styling sopping wet hair for me.

Soaking wet doesn't work for me either. I find I have better results when i style almost dry or dry and then spritz lightly with water after.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

You're co-washing. Are you sure you're cleansing your scalp thoroughly? Your follicles could be clogged.

I do shampoo twice a month... I'm not sure if that's enough or if I need to add a 3rd shampoo.. thank you.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

@tapioca_pudding I think it's something to consider (even if you just introduce it in baby steps, like if you use the comb during moisturizing and sealing, just use your fingers, etc). I have very fine strands, too, and when I watch YouTube videos of women raking combs through their 4b/4c hair, I'm just like how??? I'd never make any progress with that kind of manipulation on my strands.

Thanks so much, I'm definitely going to incorporate finger detangling into my regimen to see if I notice a difference. I just have to ensure that I give myself enough time during the wash process to finger detangle.

Currently I wear wash n' go's every day (either down or in a puff). My hair is to fine/short to wear twists out the house (they look like worms) and I exercise 5x a week so it's hard maintaining a style other than a wash n go. But I'm not sure if my ends were twisted or something if I would retain better. I guess I'll start with detangling and see how my hair looks in a month...

 

[tapioca_pudding]

So I never paid attention to the high porosity low porosity thing. Just didn't give it much thought because I didn't understand how that impacted the performance of my hair. And honestly, I still don't really know what it means lol.

But I put a few clean strands of hair in a cup of water about 10 minutes ago, and it's just a floatin.

Research ensues.........

 

[GGsKin]

So I never paid attention to the high porosity low porosity thing. Just didn't give it much thought because I didn't understand how that impacted the performance of my hair. And honestly, I still don't really know what it means lol.

But I put a few clean strands of hair in a cup of water about 10 minutes ago, and it's just a floatin.

Research ensues.........

That water test isn't really accurate (sometimes not remotely). It's better to look at how your hair responds to certain things like; how long does it take your hair to feel really wet? How long does it take to dry (with/without product)? Do products tend to sink in to your hair or sit on top? Does tour hair retain moisture well?