Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

tapioca_pudding said:
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. :lol:

Research ensues.........
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I just tried this the other day. 4 days later and they're still floatin LOL.
 
tapioca_pudding said:
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. :lol:

Research ensues.........
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Porosity is important because it can determine what type of products and care your hair will likely need.

High Porosity: Your cuticles are raised, you absorb moisture really well, but have trouble retaining it. You'll likely need regular protein treatments (to fill gaps in cuticle), heavier products, and to seal your hair after moisturizing. You probably won't need heat to get products to absorb. Hydral fatigue (hair taking in too much water too quickly, causing swelling) could be an issue, so prepooing may be a good idea.

Low Porosity: Your cuticles are tightly closed. Moisture is hard to absorb, but easier to retain. Protein should be used infrequently, light products will absorb easier than heavy ones, heat will work best for absorption, product buildup is a problem which will require regular cleansing.

Normal porosity: well, its in between. Moisture is accepted better than low porosity, but retained better than high porosity (but not as well as low).

I hope this helps.
 
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I'm thinking the combined 64 I have should be enough for my entire head and I do have the barrel ones as well. But those barrel ones don't grip my roots as well...
 
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sweetnikki_6 said:
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.
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So how do you dry your hair? Do you dry it stretched? If so, how? Does this add extra time (like another day) to your routine?

I usually twist my hair soaking wet straight out of d/c'ing and chalk up the first day's style. I get my nice stretch and big hair on subsequent days with retwisting. But if I can get this on first day without having to wait another day for drying, that would be great.
 
Decided to go hard in the paint with protective styling this summer. I also decided to cut the remaining color out of my hair over 2 months. I think I am losing retention because that blonde is making it so dry!
 
Dayjoy said:
So how do you dry your hair? Do you dry it stretched? If so, how? Does this add extra time (like another day) to your routine?

I usually twist my hair soaking wet straight out of d/c'ing and chalk up the first day's style. I get my nice stretch and big hair on subsequent days with retwisting. But if I can get this on first day without having to wait another day for drying, that would be great.
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After I wash I usually let it air dry in a puff if I have to go out or loose if I am just going to be hanging around the house. If I twist it or braid it to stretch it while drying it wouldn't even be close to dry by the time I am ready to style it. I would say I give it about 4 hours between when I wash and when I am ready to style. It doesn't really interrupt my day.

ETA after I twist I am done with my hair for at least 5 days. So while they way I dry my hair may stretch out wash day I am pretty much not messing with it again until the end of the week for a banging twist out.
 
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sweetnikki_6 said:
After I wash I usually let it air dry in a puff if I have to go out or loose if I am just going to be hanging around the house. If I twist it or braid it to stretch it while drying it wouldn't even be close to dry by the time I am ready to style it. I would say I give it about 4 hours between when I wash and when I am ready to style. It doesn't really interrupt my day.

ETA after I twist I am done with my hair for at least 5 days. So while they way I dry my hair may stretch out wash day I am pretty much not messing with it again until the end of the week for a banging twist out.
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Thanks. You must not have problems with tangling. I can't imagine letting my hair air dry loose.
 
Finally got a decent pair of hair scissors and gave myself a trim, first time since I chopped my hair off. My hair feels much better.
 
Thinking about placing a Honey's handmade order before the anniversary sale is over. Maybe I'll see how the deep conditioner and cowash perform today before I decide.
 
Back on the juice. Mineral rich. Hoping for some rapid hair growth. I only took one bottle of the juice a few years ago, and all I remember noticing were super fast growing nails. Bought two bottles this time. Hopefully, I stay consistent!
 
I hate my half inch hair.

I bought 2 wigs to enter the wig challenge. I think one of them may be discontinued so i will scour the internet to find out.

I will order two more before entering the challenge next month
 
I've been wearing two flat twists pinned for a while now. I tried two cornrows but they were too tight and uncomfy. The twists and loose but neat. I've honestly been getting loads of compliments so I think I'll be keeping this up for a while. Hopefully I'll see a lot of growth, especially since I've been exercising regularly.
 
SlimPickinz said:
I've been wearing two flat twists pinned for a while now. I tried two cornrows but they were too tight and uncomfy. The twists and loose but neat. I've honestly been getting loads of compliments so I think I'll be keeping this up for a while. Hopefully I'll see a lot of growth, especially since I've been exercising regularly.
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I need to learn how to do flat twists. I've seen a few YouTube videos but have yet to do them successfully on myself.

Did anyone else get one of those beauty school heads to practice on?. I think I need something like that.
 
Personal no heat challenge in full effect. I noticed some breakage only heat from the blow dryer and flat iron could have caused.

I want to pick up a portable hooded dryer for late night in bed deep conditioning sessions at least twice a week. I'll be on the hunt for one.

My nearest Nordstrom Rack has a super overstock of Kerataste masks. I think I'll treat myself to two and some coconut oil from trader joes. I know @Prettymetty loves them! I think she's encouraged my "treats" to myself.
 
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