Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[CodeRed]

Welp, no more jumping into the shower to wash without detangling first. I get way too many knots/locs with leads to breakage trying to get them out. #rookiemistake

I need to find an inexpensive, slippery, cone and protein free conditioner. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know.

Tresemme's Perfectly Undone conditioner is pretty good. It's like $5 for a 25 oz bottle I think. Sometimes they are on sale for $4 at Kroger and other stores.

 

[AgeinATL]

Tresemme's Perfectly Undone conditioner is pretty good. It's like $5 for a 25 oz bottle I think. Sometimes they are on sale for $4 at Kroger and other stores.

Thanks for the suggestion!!

 

[Sosa]

So I have been twisting my hair since January. Small-mid sized twists.
I keep getting compliments.

Thank you, Blue Magic hair grease .

 

[Bibliophile]

@shawnyblazes @Mocha126

@Bibliophile Happy birthday!!!

 

[vevster]

Natural hair is just so easy! Wash, condition, braid sit under dryer, go to bed.

Easy peasy! I am also realizing I don't need all the products I thought I did.

 

[KinksAndInk]

I really need to get back to drinking my bamboo tea. I have fallen completely off. I have maybe 26 tea bags left. I'm going to try a different (cheaper) brand to see how I like it.

 

[mzteaze]

I really need to get back to drinking my bamboo tea. I have fallen completely off. I have maybe 26 tea bags left. I'm going to try a different (cheaper) brand to see how I like it.

What brand did you buy?

I bought a blend from Bamboo Leaf Tea that I really enjoy drinking so I've been able to drink it easily every day.

 

[KinksAndInk]

What brand did you buy?

I bought a blend from Bamboo Leaf Tea that I really enjoy drinking so I've been able to drink it easily every day.

I got mine from Beautifully Bamboo. The taste doesn't bother me so I can drink it hot, warm or cold with nothing added. It's just that I caught the flu and wasn't able to keep much down as I started my second bag. Then I got so distracted with catching up on stuff I missed while sick that I didn't resume my tea. I found it effective but I like options, especially cheaper ones. If I don't like the taste or results of the new (to be determined) brand, I'll stick with Beautifully Bamboo.

 

[nothidden]

Welp, no more jumping into the shower to wash without detangling first. I get way too many knots/locs with leads to breakage trying to get them out. #rookiemistake

I need to find an inexpensive, slippery, cone and protein free conditioner. If anyone has suggestions, please let me know.

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle is 3.99 where I live. I rotate this with Tresemme Naturals (discontinued, but I have a stash).

 

[AgeinATL]

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle is 3.99 where I live. I rotate this with Tresemme Naturals (discontinued, but I have a stash).

Thanks! This one keeps coming up. I wish I had a TJs near by but I may be able to find it online. Thanks again!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Watch, as soon as I start Washngo'n , I'm going to think my hair is short and want a protective style.

It never fails. I'm supposed to get a crochet May 1st though. I'm waiting on this weather to act right!

 

[KidneyBean86]

Just received my length check t-shirt that I ordered from Amazon. I must admit that I'm curious as to how long will be against the shirt.

 

[mz.rae]

Washed my hair with Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Shampoo and deep conditioned with the Black Vanilla conditioner on Friday. And my hair still smells so delicious!!!

 

[meka72]

I think the Alba Botanica So Smooth conditioner has been/is being discontinued, just as I discovered it. Now I've got to drive 'round town trying to buy up any leftover bottles.

 

[CodeRed]

I think the Alba Botanica So Smooth conditioner has been/is being discontinued, just as I discovered it. Now I've got to drive 'round town trying to buy up any leftover bottles.

Really? I just bought the moisturizing conditioner and was looking forward to trying the smoothing one in the future

I just saw it on either CVS or Walgreens website this afternoon and was thinking how I wanted to try it...

 

[KinksAndInk]

Trying to decide if I want to get this DC from Honey's Handmade while its BOGO...do I really need more stuff lol

 

[LavenderMint]

I hate product boogers from when leave-in & gel don't mix.
And it's too late to do anything about it. Just will have to hope no one notices.

 

[GGsKin]

What did you use @MeaWea

 

[Supervixen]

I bought some new Shea Moisture conditioner from Sally's, slathered it on and it makes my hair feel like straw.

 

[imaginary]

Going to try twisting on wet hair to see if there really is a drastic difference between the it and dry twisting. And hopefully my hair would be more moisturized if I let it airdry that way. The only difficulty will be keeping the rest of my hair wet without letting it dry out...

 

[Saludable84]

I bought some new Shea Moisture conditioner from Sally's, slathered it on and it makes my hair feel like straw.

Which one?

 

[meka72]

Really? I just bought the moisturizing conditioner and was looking forward to trying the smoothing one in the future

I just saw it on either CVS or Walgreens website this afternoon and was thinking how I wanted to try it...

I would grab a bottle now, if I were you. The grocery store near me had removed the tag for that one product only. It appears there's a bit of limited availability online, i. e., some of the links to the product didn't work or said the conditioner was no longer available.

 

[faithVA]

Going to try twisting on wet hair to see if there really is a drastic difference between the it and dry twisting. And hopefully my hair would be more moisturized if I let it airdry that way. The only difficulty will be keeping the rest of my hair wet without letting it dry out...

Try keeping the sections under a plastic cap until you are ready to work with them. You might have to use some clips to keep it in place. And use a spray bottle to add a little extra moisture to anything that has dried out or starting to dry.

 

[Supervixen]

Which one?

 

[Honey Bee]

My friend who does hair asked me if this was fusion. No, it's crochet braids. Yall shoulda seen his face. Mind you, he just finished sh*tting all over crochet braids.

 

[KinksAndInk]

I should be coloring my hair so I can roller set it. Definitely in the morning.

 

[LavenderMint]

Giovanni Leave-in (diluted) & ecostyler krystal.

What did you use @MeaWea

 

[Cattypus1]

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My hair hated that product too. I think I read where someone added extra honey and that made all the difference.

 

[Anaisin]

Hmm. I have a little sample of Miss Jessie's curly buttercreme. Just used it to moisturize my bun and it absorbed nicely. I thought it would be thick and turn my hair white.

If they have the 75% off 16oz again I might get the Curly Buttercreme & Curly Pudding instead of the DC's. The DC's make my hair feel nice after but the application is terrible. They're super thick and chunky. Even when you rub your hands together it doesn't get smooth and creamy. When I rinse it out my hair feels soft though but still not worth it. I prefer slip and easy detangling with a dc.

The Curly Buttercreme is also their best smelling product I've tried. Another reason I won't repurchase their dc's is because they stink badly.

 

[YaniraNaturally]

I bought a xl 30x30 scarf to pineapple. Tried it out tonight and that joker is too small. Last few inches of my hair are just hanging out.

I need a satin loc soc.