Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Poohbear]

Stopped at Walgreens and picked up some Biotin pills. 5000mcg of course and all the vits were BOGO free. Got a bottle of B-complex too. I'm proud of myself for not buying some sort of hair product while in there

Hey! I bought some Biotin 5000mcg and Super B-Complex yesterday too! I got the buy one get one free deal for Nature's Bounty vitamins at Kroger.

I washed and conditioned my hair last night with Elasta QP products. I applied a pinch of Ultra Sheen Creme Press to the roots and Lacio Lacio to the ends. I blew my hair dry with my blow dryer and it worked out perfectly. My new growth is here in full force and I have decided I will stretch my relaxer 12 weeks. I usually start to flat iron my roots at 8 weeks post but I think I like the blow drying better, my hair had body and fullness as well as my roots were tamed. The Ultra Sheen Creme Press seems to add moisture to my roots that usually very dry. I also use a Ceramic Tourmaline dryer which also helps in keeping my hair from drying out during the process of blow drying my hair.

Poohbear, I want to thank you for mentioning this product a little while back, so far it seems to be working on my new growth to keep it moisturized whether I air dry my hair or blow dry it.

You're welcome! Glad it worked for you.

 

[nappystorm]

A lot of talk about relaxed hair lately. (Of course!) I have no problem with relaxed hair, I just don't see the advantage of it. My hair wasn't straight when it was relaxed... I had to flat iron it if I wanted straight hair.

Sooooo... What's the point?

What are people getting out of relaxed hair? This is not a judgmental question. It's just actually wondering. Right now I'm in a straight hair mood, I guess. But I will hit up the old flat iron to scratch that itch.

This is the case for my hair too. I think it does make it easier for some hair types though. My friends would always have silky, bone straight hair the never frizzed and it would take them less than an hour to wash and blow dry. Mine never responded that well to relaxers though.

 

[greenandchic]

Trying to decide if I should cowash today or wait until tomorrow...

 

[Nix08]

Myjourney2009 and divachyk you both are more of an expert than me but how much oil are you using to seal..I literally use about 2 drops. One for my ends and one for the rest of my hair. I also use 'gleau' oil blend, I'm not sure if that makes a difference. (My hair is never oily - before I knew anything about hair I would argue with my stylist not to put grease in my head I hate the feel of grease and or oil).

 

[Myjourney2009]

Myjourney2009 and divachyk you both are more of an expert than me but how much oil are you using to seal..I literally use about 2 drops. One for my ends and one for the rest of my hair. I also use 'gleau' oil blend, I'm not sure if that makes a difference. (My hair is never oily - before I knew anything about hair I would argue with my stylist not to put grease in my head I hate the feel of grease and or oil).

Nix08
Girl I used way more than 2 drops maybe that is what my problem was. I stopped sealing months ago because I just could not get it right.

I only did it because I needed to make sure the moisture I added stayed for longer than usual.

Another thing my hair is relaxed different textures, that is another reason why I cant get it right, the more textured hair needs more oil

 

[Nix08]

@Nix08
Girl I used way more than 2 drops maybe that is what my problem was. I stopped sealing months ago because I just could not get it right.

I only did it because I needed to make sure the moisture I added stayed for longer than usual.

Another thing my hair is relaxed different textures, that is another reason why I cant get it right, the more textured hair needs more oil

I watched a Ms. Kibibi video when I first started and for her whole WL head of hair she only used 2 drops I couldn't believe it either at first but it works, try it

 

[divachyk]

Nix08 - hair expert - shoot, I thank you for the compliment but I'mma pass that torch on to someone more deserving. I used more than two drops when I first started. I was literally using one drop per quadrant. I normally moisturize by parting the hair in four quandrants. Nowadays, I use about two drops for the entire head. But here's the kicker, my moisturizer contains oils. Then adding more oil for sealing just becomes oil overload. Also, my hair doesn't feel oily instantly, it's a gradual process and by mid-week it's too oily. I'm okay with the hair feeling oily after a week because I typically wash weekly anyway. I'll give the two drops of hemp a try and will let you kow if I'm an oily mess in the end. Update you tonight or tomorrow. Now that I'm using a quality moisturizer, I truly don't miss sealing. As Myjourney2009 stated, I just couldn't get it right. There are some other moisturizers in my stash that are of lesser quality that I need to use and will need to seal with those. Thx for the input.

 

[blackberry815]

A lot of talk about relaxed hair lately. (Of course!) I have no problem with relaxed hair, I just don't see the advantage of it. My hair wasn't straight when it was relaxed... I had to flat iron it if I wanted straight hair.

Sooooo... What's the point?

What are people getting out of relaxed hair? This is not a judgmental question. It's just actually wondering. Right now I'm in a straight hair mood, I guess. But I will hit up the old flat iron to scratch that itch.

When i was natural i would spend hours fixing up my hair and then SO would ask me "why didnt u do ur hair?" lol ... I could just never get it to look right in its natural state. Lol My relaxed hair is relaxed bone straight and is extremely easy to maintain..

For me relaxing makes my hair more manageable and allows me to look nice with less work.
Sent from my ADR6400L

 

[alive]

hi SuchaLady, no problem at all i say go for it. just be careful to know what your hair can handle. for example, when i get braids/twists, i do them myself so that I can control the tension placed on my fragile edges. I’m not big on weaves anymore because of the hassle of digging through tracks to moisturize but I’m sure there are a lot of people on here that can give advice if you choose that route

alive Sorry for butting in but this is what Im thinking of doing. Ive never gotten weave but I need a break from my hair. Plus I want to experiment without doing harm to my real hair. I feel like if I dont give me and my hair a break I am just going to start neglecting her. I have never done the weave thing though.

Dreamer48 what's your hair type? (if you're ok with hair typing) whenever I'm feeling blah about my hair, I get long extensions and by the time I take it out, my hair has grown a little longer and I'm happy with it again the one time this backfired was when I did Senegalese twists with cheap synthetic hair I had horrendous ends after only three weeks. Other than that one bad experience, extensions have generally been a great way for me to stay natural and enjoy my hair anytime anyday

 

[Curlybeauty]

About to rinse out this reconstructor, DC, and flexirod my whole head

 

[Curlybeauty]

Welp, my whole head is done

 

[divachyk]

Felt good hitting the gym today; it's been a minute. My hair is starting to kink up but that's okay...I got my sweat on today and I'm proud of me.

 

[ms.tatiana]

My hair shocked me, I didn't think my hair had grown any but when I blow dryed my hair I was shocked.

 

[Myjourney2009]

I watched a Ms. Kibibi video when I first started and for her whole WL head of hair she only used 2 drops I couldn't believe it either at first but it works, try it

Thanks for the suggestions but sealing just does not work for me plus I dont see any difference.

I actually feel like my hair does better when I dont seal. I would notice little bits of ends too often. Once I stopped sealing along with moisturizing everyday all that breakage stopped

 

[Curlybeauty]

And now for the finished product
I will separate the curls in the morning.

RT: I don't need to apply as much tension to my relaxed hair like I did when I was natural, trying to do sets.

 

[leiah]

Have to snake the bathtub drain

 

[Curlybeauty]

For once, I feel like I got a "salon quality" hairstyle/look ..

Sure beats roller setting
Rods are so forgiving compared to traditional magnetic rollers...

 

[Curlybeauty]

Pause on the play ...

I was so focused on the blue strap, that I didn't even realize how close I am to BSB in this picture

Maybe I WILL commit to these rod sets to get there by the end of the year

Okay, i'm done flooding this thread

 

[Janet']

Tomorrow I have a hair appointment with dontspeakdefeat...I'm nervous and excited at the same time. Nervous because I have been stuck at MBL for a little time now and I hope that I have at least retained some length...Excited because I will be getting rid of these greys temporarily--sick of looking 75 by the head!

 

[Evolving78]

my hair is still soft! i didn't add any product today. i will be returning to Qhemet's whole line again. i will get little by little so i can have enough products for the winter.

 

[shasha8685]

I wonder what my growth rate is every month.


My mom's hair would be so pretty if she went natural. Maybe I should run the idea past her....

 

[divachyk]

Janet' - GOOD LUCK; I'm sure you will be just fine. Seems like you're in good hands. Wish dontspeakdefeat was nearby me. I'd sure give her a try.

 

[Janet']

Janet' - GOOD LUCK; I'm sure you will be just fine. Seems like you're in good hands. Wish dontspeakdefeat was nearby me. I'd sure give her a try.

You're right!!! She studied under Reneice as well, so I know that I'm in good hands...I just haven't been to a stylist in over a year and the last time I went was for the color, not so much the style.

Yeah, FL is a bit far!

 

[frizzy]

Oh gah! I just realized my back APL is about 2 inches lower than my front APL measurement. Is that normal?

 

[jprayze]

I'm trying to figure out how to wear my hair tomorrow. I just started wet bunning on Saturday, so it's been 5 days now and I'm already getting a little bored. It's getting late, so I don't have time to do much, Idk...

 

[Incognitus]

my hair is still soft! i didn't add any product today. i will be returning to Qhemet's whole line again. i will get little by little so i can have enough products for the winter.

I've been thinking about trying that brand. Do any physical stores sell the line?

 

[SUPER SWEET]

You're right!!! She studied under Reneice as well, so I know that I'm in good hands...I just haven't been to a stylist in over a year and the last time I went was for the color, not so much the style.

Yeah, FL is a bit far!

Janet'[USER][/USER]
pics and updates....pretty please

 

[Anakinsmomma]

For once, I feel like I got a "salon quality" hairstyle/look ..

Sure beats roller setting
Rods are so forgiving compared to traditional magnetic rollers...

Seriously! I tried a roller set tonight... What the hayle is the secret?????


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[Janet']

Janet'[USER][/USER]
pics and updates....pretty please

Mos Def!!

 

[*SkolarStar*]

I found an ULTA in my area! I thought they were nonexistent here but they're not. (I just have to drive kinda far)