Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

Been having alot of breakage for the past month and a half. I dont know whats going on. My hair usually doesnt break, just sheds alot. But im getting alot of small pieces of hair. I trimmed about 1-1.5 inches 2 weeks ago. I did aphogee 2 step right afterwards and having been doing 2 minute every week. Dc with Joico moisture balm. Im worried
 
flyygirlll2 said:
@Royalq Sounds like your hair needs moisture. You might be experiencing protien overload. I would clarify and use a mouisturizing DC that doesn't contain protein.
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Idk. For months i didnt do any protein treatments. I think 2 weeks ago is the first time in 2016 that i did a protein treatment. I did it because my hair was breaking and my ends were a mess. For most of the year ive been just using moisture products, hair started to break in late june so i did a hard protein, and did milder protein treatments, hair is still breaking.
 
Went to sallys last night with my mom and saw both the mane choice and mielle organic's didn't feel like buying them last night but glad to know I can pick them up in the store. Last night I washed conditioned and blew out my hair so my mom could do two french braids with hair added for me. I won't touch my hair again until Sunday or Monday.
 
  • The Amazon reviews of Mane and Tail detangler are SERIOUSLY making me want to try this product AT LEAST once. I'm so conflicted, though. So many cones. Such great reviews. Originally made for horses. What research do I need to do about this product? Man! So conflicted, as tangles and knots are my main issue.

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  • I wonder what are the best Bekura/B.A.S.K. products for doing a wash-and-wear.
  • I am thinking about revisiting the products in my Ulta DevaCurl Decadence Kit with the exception of that super creme.
  • I love, love, LOVE my Naturalicious clay treatment/wash, but . . . .
    I can't get it on the ground, and $22+ is steep given how many uses one can get out the bottle. I'm trying to determine an alternative. Hmm. I'm reading that the SM purification mask contains clay but that oil and other ingredients likely render it unfit as the clay treatment for the max hydration method. I do want to try the masque anyway.
 
SmilingElephant said:
I'm starting to get bored with the whole hair thing now. :ohwell: I just come here to see who's making new products, any new trends in hair care...etc.

But I've found out what works for me, I've pretty much reached my goal even though I need a good trim with some good scissors.

Idk what else to do anymore. It's just not as exciting as it used to be for me :(
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@SmilingElephant

I believe I know exactly how you feel - I'm starting to feel the same way. This round of my membership will probably be my last as well unless one of the other forums can snag my attention. I believe it will probably be the fitness and christian forums.

Yes I love hair products myself but I think I now know what works and what doesn't for my hair and it's time to end this and do something else.

I know to deep condition weekly, moisturize my hair, massage my scalp regularly, eat right, exercise and drink a lot of water to keep my hair healthy and growing. So yeah, maybe it's almost time to end this, for me anyway.
 
SmilingElephant said:
I'm starting to get bored with the whole hair thing now. :ohwell: I just come here to see who's making new products, any new trends in hair care...etc.

But I've found out what works for me, I've pretty much reached my goal even though I need a good trim with some good scissors.

Idk what else to do anymore. It's just not as exciting as it used to be for me :(
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Your post encourages me. I think it's quite fine to be in such a place. You can take a little energy and focus from hair now and place it elsewhere! Not to mention funds!

I am fastly approaching this feeling, too. I am grateful to be getting a little less"consumed" with gaining tons of hair, product, and technique knowledge.

My hair is slowly but surely becoming "just hair" again, as I think it should be. :) Not this rabbit hole it was becoming. :laugh:

You sound totally normal and balanced to me!
 
Aggie said:
@SmilingElephant

I believe I know exactly how you feel - I'm starting to feel the same way. This round of my membership will probably be my last as well unless one of the other forums can snag my attention. I believe it will probably be the fitness and christian forums.

Yes I love hair products myself but I think I now know what works and what doesn't for my hair and it's time to end this and do something else.

I know to deep condition weekly, moisturize my hair, massage my scalp regularly, eat right, exercise and drink a lot of water to keep my hair healthy and growing. So yeah, maybe it's almost time to end this, for me anyway.
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I'm also at peace with my hair but I don't see myself giving up my membership. I really like the health and fitness forum, it keeps me motivated. And even though I never contribute, off topic and entertainment are fun to read. But it's definitely not like a few years ago when I would stay up all night reading hair care threads.
 
GettingKinky said:
I'm also at peace with my hair but I don't see myself giving up my membership. I really like the health and fitness forum, it keeps me motivated. And even though I never contribute, off topic and entertainment are fun to read. But it's definitely not like a few years ago when I would stay up all night reading hair care threads.
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I understand honey. I know that the fitness forum can hold my attention so I'll hold on for that. It's not up until Feb 2018 anyway, so I'm good for a while here. I may go over into the off topic threads to see what's happening over there but like you, I probably won't contribute either.
 
Aggie said:
@SmilingElephant

I believe I know exactly how you feel - I'm starting to feel the same way. This round of my membership will probably be my last as well unless one of the other forums can snag my attention. I believe it will probably be the fitness and christian forums.

Yes I love hair products myself but I think I now know what works and what doesn't for my hair and it's time to end this and do something else.

I know to deep condition weekly, moisturize my hair, massage my scalp regularly, eat right, exercise and drink a lot of water to keep my hair healthy and growing. So yeah, maybe it's almost time to end this, for me anyway.
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Yeah I think this may be my last round, too. :( Unless the nail forum becomes more "live" or the Book Club gets more traffic. I've become a lot more interested in my lifelong hobbies of reading and writing...again, along with keeping my nails healthy.

I have so many goals set for myself from now through the next 2-3 yrs and I'm finding I'm just not going to have the time to dwell on hair.

I've been with this forum off and on since I was 21 and I'll be 30 in January. It's time for me to let go lol...not that I think it's uncool or anything but I've literally been able to see myself evolve and mature through this forum. :yep:

It has definitely served a great purpose for me. So I'm not chopping my hair off...I'm still going to keep it long and take care of it like I know how...but it's just time for me to slide along. :)
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Your post encourages me. I think it's quite fine to be in such a place. You can take a little energy and focus from hair now and place it elsewhere! Not to mention funds!

I am fastly approaching this feeling, too. I am grateful to be getting a little less"consumed" with gaining tons of hair, product, and technique knowledge.

My hair is slowly but surely becoming "just hair" again, as I think it should be. :) Not this rabbit hole it was becoming. :laugh:

You sound totally normal and balanced to me!
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LOL @ Rabbit hole! :lol:

And....me? Normal and balanced? :lachen: guuuuuuuurrrrrl...! Lol! That let's me know my meds are working.

As some of you all know...I'm an advocate for the mentally ill...not just bc I am I'll myself...but bc I'm fighting to stop the stigma that surrounds the mentally ill.

So when somebody says I'm normal and balanced...or seem like it...that's miraculous for me lol!

I hope to one day start a program or charity to help ppl like myself who have mental issues but are trying so hard to stay afloat in a system that works against them. Trying to work and pay bills and take care of ourselves..some ppl just trying to get a second chance.

So I feel my life is leading toward things like that. I'm so passionate about it.
 
SmilingElephant said:
LOL @ Rabbit hole! :lol:

And....me? Normal and balanced? :lachen: guuuuuuuurrrrrl...! Lol! That let's me know my meds are working.

As some of you all know...I'm an advocate for the mentally ill...not just bc I am I'll myself...but bc I'm fighting to stop the stigma that surrounds the mentally ill.

So when somebody says I'm normal and balanced...or seem like it...that's miraculous for me lol!

I hope to one day start a program or charity to help ppl like myself who have mental issues but are trying so hard to stay afloat in a system that works against them. Trying to work and pay bills and take care of ourselves..some ppl just trying to get a second chance.

So I feel my life is leading toward things like that. I'm so passionate about it.
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Your post made me smile and teary in a good way. I looooooove your passion.
 
This older lady that usually wears her hair in a bun wore her hair in a twisted ponytail today. Her hair is hip length in a med-high ponytail, it's so pretty. Likely under her butt when down and fully straightened. Nice to see someone that doesn't have super thick, super dense hair reach that length. There's hope lol
 
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I'm thinking about going a year with wigs but I want to put a new smoothing treatment in. It wouldn't make sense to do the treatment and then put a wig over it though
 
I used to use this one and the herbal one when I was relaxed and they really do work very well :yep:...I haven't used Mane n tail since going natural tho..

YvetteWithJoy said:
  • The Amazon reviews of Mane and Tail detangler are SERIOUSLY making me want to try this product AT LEAST once. I'm so conflicted, though. So many cones. Such great reviews. Originally made for horses. What research do I need to do about this product? Man! So conflicted, as tangles and knots are my main issue.

81xVEeNNBdL._SY679_.jpg
  • I wonder what are the best Bekura/B.A.S.K. products for doing a wash-and-wear.
  • I am thinking about revisiting the products in my Ulta DevaCurl Decadence Kit with the exception of that super creme.
  • I love, love, LOVE my Naturalicious clay treatment/wash, but . . . .
    I can't get it on the ground, and $22+ is steep given how many uses one can get out the bottle. I'm trying to determine an alternative. Hmm. I'm reading that the SM purification mask contains clay but that oil and other ingredients likely render it unfit as the clay treatment for the max hydration method. I do want to try the masque anyway.
Click to expand...
 
Aggie said:
I understand honey. I know that the fitness forum can hold my attention so I'll hold on for that. It's not up until Feb 2018 anyway, so I'm good for a while here. I may go over into the off topic threads to see what's happening over there but like you, I probably won't contribute either.
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Feb 2018 is eons away. By then I hope to have Whip length fully natural hair. :drunk:
 
I used a demi color mixed with conditioner last wknd, can I use a semi color this wknd??? I didn't use developer with the demi.
 
I love my hair, I do. But geez this natural hair is work and can be unpredictable. Too much room for error if you don't use the right products/combo. If you're not great with impromptu styling, in a rush, etc. Also depends on your hair length and hair type. This thing is not straight forward, it's a journey and it takes a willingness to learn, patience, commitment and hair interest.

If my hair didn't revert so easily I'd heat train it. Unfortunately for me, my hair swells and reverts at the roots very fast. The winter time is also better for me to blow dry my hair and deal with it. I understand the frustrations of busy women and moms who simply don't have the time or interest to want to base their schedule around retwisting.

Vent over for now.
 
Britt said:
I love my hair, I do. But geez this natural hair is work and can be unpredictable. Too much room for error if you don't use the right products/combo. If you're not great with impromptu styling, in a rush, etc. Also depends on your hair length and hair type. This thing is not straight forward, it's a journey and it takes a willingness to learn, patience, commitment and hair interest.

If my hair didn't revert so easily I'd heat train it. Unfortunately for me, my hair swells and reverts at the roots very fast. The winter time is also better for me to blow dry my hair and deal with it. I understand the frustrations of busy women and moms who simply don't have the time or interest to want to base their schedule around retwisting.

Vent over for now.
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This is why I turned to wigs. I can't deal with my hair being so unpredictable especially since I'm in the beauty industry now. The wig I wear looks like mine and I always have great looking hair despite sleeping crazy at night.
 
I am back again, trying to get my hair in order. The strands have changed from low to high porosity and became fragile. No more cowashing with cheap conditioners; they give me flakes. Silicones and glycerin dry it out. Nearly 90% of the more natural products contain coconut and other tree nut oils of which I am allergic to. Since I have been doing water and castor oil washing, I cannot stand the feel of fatty alcohols anymore, like I spritzed my head with fabric softener. I guess I will become a mixologist for the next few months.

The only thing keeping me from buzzing it down to a quarter inch for life is dh. He believes that style would be best when I am mostly gray (and I only have three silvers thus far). I asked him if he is going to help me with it.

He said, "Whatever you want."

"What about a second job to pay for my supplies and possible salon visits?"

He grinned at me. "Whatever you want. Just don't cut off again." We shall see...

Typing this on a Kindle sucks, hypersensitive screen, ugh.
 
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