Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

I was at Bath and Body works today and I kid you not, this lady walked over to me and stated "I like your hair while trying to reach out and touch it.":look:

She immediately begin to tell me that her hair is my length and she had to wear it straight today because she was going somewhere...WTF..I am not the natural hair police lady...:lachen:

Not only was it a weird conversation but I noticed that her hair looked like it had been chewed up and spit out. She was nowhere near my length at all :look:
 
Apparently I lost my favorite black beanie the other day. I looked at a few vendors for satin lined ones and either I didn't like the price or the color selection so I'll definitely be spending some of this summer perfecting my crocheting and knitting skills.
 
nothidden said:
Unfortunately this is true. I didn't grow up w/black women who grew hair to their waist. But that dude sounds insane!

I do come across BW who can't believe other BW have a naturally, looser curl pattern and think it's achieved w/a magic product. If you aren't exposed to all varieties of hair in your own culture, then...
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Shoot, even the tighter patterns! I never experienced the "is that your real hair?" Or the "ermahgerd! I need to sproing it!" until I started wearing wash and go's. Someone (a bw) in the supermarket asked me what I used to set my hair "where you find straws that small?" and refused to believe me when I said I didn't use anything. Someone else asked me whether I used oil and water to make my hair "springy like that" (not a bw but a woc). Um.... No :look: this is just what my 4ab does.
 
MeaWea said:
Shoot, even the tighter patterns! I never experienced the "is that your real hair?" Or the "ermahgerd! I need to sproing it!" until I started wearing wash and go's. Someone (a bw) in the supermarket asked me what I used to set my hair "where you find straws that small?" and refused to believe me when I said I didn't use anything.
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Stop it. She did not say "straws"!!!
 
My best friend who is studying cosmetology asked me to be her hair model. She landed an intern job at a salon and they wanna see what she can do. I'm flattered but half way cautious bc she has yet to tell me what she plans on doing, I just know there will be no dying or cutting.
SupportOurSistas.
 
Noelle01 said:
YES. I love African Black Soap...it helped my eczema too and it's the only cleanser I use to wash my face. Ever since I started using it 2 years ago and only using coconut oil or castor oil to moisturize my face at night, I never break out or really get pimples at all anymore.
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My eczema is on its way out with no irritiation. I can see the freckles on my neck. I'm soooooo happy. I've just been using african black soap to wash and vaseline to moisturise. I avoided it because I'm allergic to shea butter but some magic transformation must happen during the soap making process because this .... is not that
 
llan said:
My eczema is on its way out with no irritiation. I can see the freckles on my neck. I'm soooooo happy. I've just been using african black soap to wash and vaseline to moisturise. I avoided it because I'm allergic to shea butter but some magic transformation must happen during the soap making process because this .... is not that
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What kind of African Black soap do you use? As in what brand? I have eczema/very dry skin and some old eczema scars that I'd love to soften etc..
 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/traditional...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

From here. I use it with a loofah. I smear a little bit on and scrub from top to toe. Rinse off, pat dry and then while still a little bit damp moisturise with vaseline. My skins so clear I can see freckles and beauty marks on my neck that I didn't even know I had because my skin was so scaly. My ankles are still to clear and theres a little patch on my scalp and then I'll be eczema free. Let me know if it works for you. It'll dry you out at first and you'll peel and flake like a beast but stick with it.
 
llan said:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/traditional...&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

From here. I use it with a loofah. I smear a little bit on and scrub from top to toe. Rinse off, pat dry and then while still a little bit damp moisturise with vaseline. My skins so clear I can see freckles and beauty marks on my neck that I didn't even know I had because my skin was so scaly. My ankles are still to clear and theres a little patch on my scalp and then I'll be eczema free. Let me know if it works for you. It'll dry you out at first and you'll peel and flake like a beast but stick with it.
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Thanks!!! :D I will definitely order some and see how to works for me.
 
krissyhair said:
I like John Frieda frizz ease extra strength.
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LOL I was just about to post to you!

I actually found some Amika oil (which imo is more of a serum than an oil because of the ingredients) and used that on top of my wng today. My hair isn't dry yet but so far it doesn't feel crispy. :yep:

I will keep the John Frieda in mind though!!

Thanks so much again!
 
Welp, figured out why i like the curl sealer so much. It has glycerine as its second ingredient, same as any ol' curl activator gel, aka this is an overpriced activator gel. So for now on I will be using cheapies like smooth n shine. My gel quest is complete.
 
Folica is having a sitewide sale so I have a new straightener and some Chi Keratin silk infusion in my cart. I deserve it, but at the same time I feel like I've been spending too much on hair stuff. Someone please start a "no buy" challenge before I go broke :shopping:
 
Napp said:
I am going for an interview tomorrow. They want me to rollerset, blow outs and braid hair for weave. I can do all 3 but I am like a mad woman practicing my technique. I just have to believe I will ace my interview and get the job. I wanted to have a job lined up as soon as I graduate. Wish me luck!:gorgeous:
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Y'all I didn't even get one roller on before they stopped me:bricks: as it turns out, most of my beauty school training doesn't apply to the real world. Even shampooing is different. So I have to relearn everything the way the salon and customers like it done. They were very understanding and everyone said they would help me get my skills up. They are very nice and it's a family run business which is quaint. They have a lot of customers though. I don't know how they keep up with it all . Anyhoo they didn't send me home after my rollerset mishap so I think I'm good LOL:cool2:

Eta: I got a job just not the job I was applying for. I am still greatful because they will train me anyway and eventually I would get a salary and my own chair
 
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My twist out today was poppin!

I'll get my hair blown out and ends trimmed this weekend.

I need some more Manetabolism too...
 
I need to watch some youtube videos for some styling inspiration. I'm thinking about hiding my hair for the rest of the year, except for this wedding in July. I may order a wig or two. And I want to try to make my own crochet wig. So many wants. So little motivation.
 
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