Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
I hear you. My hair has been twisted under a loc soc since removing my braids. Thank goodness I bought quite a few patterns and solids.
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Natty_Virgo
Well-Known Member
My hair is finally getting some length and thickness again yay! I'll probably never cut it again after this, I learned a hard lesson smh. Next time I'm bored with my hair the most I will do is cut some bangs or add color.
Evolving78
Well-Known Member
I gotta find your thread! I'm ready to go back to Cos school, but I need to find a school that isn't going to break the bank, but help me pass state boards.
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
Going to get the edges of my Senegalese redone sometime this week.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
I did 2:1 ratio of water/ACV as a refresher spritz for a non-wash day. No bueno… got about 15-20 broken strands. This never happened in the past, assuming the products I had used then protected my hair from its astringency (or it has changed that much). I figured ACV could be still used as a clarifier or rinse, just not left in the hair to dry anymore.
There is this quarter-sized section of hair likes to act up—frizzy, tangly, and resists coiling up like the rest. The next day, I finger detangled that patch dry and drenched it using the same spray. I left it in for 10 minutes, give or take. After water/oil washing, that part, for the first time ever, cooperated and coiled up like everything else. And it is still behaving two days later.
I refuse to do any styling, other than the occasional headband, until I figure out this protein/hair strengthening issue.
Black tea did help with shedding in the past, but it gradually made my hair hard, even with additional herbs brewed with it. Will green tea do the same? Menopause sucks…
I am on page 76 of the MHM Hangout, very informative!
There is this quarter-sized section of hair likes to act up—frizzy, tangly, and resists coiling up like the rest. The next day, I finger detangled that patch dry and drenched it using the same spray. I left it in for 10 minutes, give or take. After water/oil washing, that part, for the first time ever, cooperated and coiled up like everything else. And it is still behaving two days later.
I refuse to do any styling, other than the occasional headband, until I figure out this protein/hair strengthening issue.
Black tea did help with shedding in the past, but it gradually made my hair hard, even with additional herbs brewed with it. Will green tea do the same? Menopause sucks…
I am on page 76 of the MHM Hangout, very informative!
Moih Aunaturel
Well-Known Member
I have full sebum coverage !
So far WOW + sometimes a little AVG and rarely oil seem to be good (~2 months).
Can't wait to see how it feels on my hair out (currently in mini twists).
So far WOW + sometimes a little AVG and rarely oil seem to be good (~2 months).
Can't wait to see how it feels on my hair out (currently in mini twists).
YvetteWithJoy
On break
My current situation: Talking myself AWAY from this online cart at Tree Naturals. The products and reviews! Oh!!!
My issue: If there are SO many 5-star reviews per product, then why can't I find a GOOD number of YouTube demos/reviews?
She does get a mention from Ebony.com.
So tempting. Soooo tempting. Sometimes this hair journey is just too fun!
EDITED TO ADD: Does the creme only contain 6 oz?!?? Not even 8?!!! Wow!
(Slowly backing away from the cart.)
My issue: If there are SO many 5-star reviews per product, then why can't I find a GOOD number of YouTube demos/reviews?
She does get a mention from Ebony.com.So tempting. Soooo tempting. Sometimes this hair journey is just too fun!
EDITED TO ADD: Does the creme only contain 6 oz?!?? Not even 8?!!! Wow!
(Slowly backing away from the cart.)
Damaris.Elle
Well-Known Member
I need to go back to weekly henna treatments, or at least bi-weekly.
shasha8685
Well-Known Member
Giving mini twists a go......I think I like them. As long as I can set aside 3.5 hours every few weeks to do them, they might make for a great protective style.
Especially for winter.
Especially for winter.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
To "compliment" my natural hair then in the same breath insult Black women that relax their hair is not a compliment that I want. Keep that.
niknakmac
Well-Known Member
I rocked the mini twist to twist out look for a year. It did my hair good. Very little breakage, and lots of growth.
I find that the more my hair grows out the easier it is to do. I can now do larger twists and it still looks full. It just seems easier to deal with.
I decided against the highlights. I'm not prepared to risk the damage. I'm going to buy/make some clip ins this week.
Britt
Well-Known Member
What kinda wig do you have? I've never worn one but there was a time when I was looking at a lot of them. Do you have a leave out that you blend with the wig? I can get with that.
I use to use their deep conditioners faithfully alternating between that and my Darcy's pumkinseed. I just finished up my last bit of Jamaica Me Crazy conditioner by them.My new loves are Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root Deep Conditioner and their Mango and Coconut Deep Conditioner. I mean they give extremely detangled and soft hair. I don't think I can be without these two.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
My new loves are Naturelle Grow Marshmallow Root Deep Conditioner and their Mango and Coconut Deep Conditioner
This review, @Aggie!!!
How do use these DCs? Completely separately? One after the other (if so, what order), or mixed together?
TIA!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Annabelle's PerfectBlends -- the mixtress/owner is right up the road from me. 
What should I get besides the refresher spray, I wonder. Hmm . . .
What should I get besides the refresher spray, I wonder. Hmm . . .
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
Its cool she was able to grow her hair so long but, its long enough to drag in the street which is gross.Any of you heard of @Blacrapunzel on IG? She's been growing her locs for over 17 years and says they're all hers.
Just WOW!!
Britt
Well-Known Member
I love it! And it smells nice too.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Despite everything I "go through" trying to nail my regimen, one thing's for sure: I definitely pamper myself and take care of myself and my hair more . . . all as a side effect of having natural hair.
I know more about safe and less safe products in cosmetics, hair products, and body products. Since I'm shopping for hair products, I end up noticing body products that do me good, and since I spend so much time in the shower or under a hood, I pamper my skin and watch enjoyable shows more!
I know more about safe and less safe products in cosmetics, hair products, and body products. Since I'm shopping for hair products, I end up noticing body products that do me good, and since I spend so much time in the shower or under a hood, I pamper my skin and watch enjoyable shows more!
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I think I want to hunt down my old stylist so she can straighten my hair. She gives the best silk presses ever and I'd love to have super straight hair so I can give my ends a good trim before I start my fall protective styles. But then again, I don't want anybody touching my hair. I think I'll just roller set Thursday and trim my ends then.
nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
LOL...I hadn't thought of that. She's actually holding them up. Can you imagine animals grabbing a hold of it?
They look nice, though. And God bless her discipline in not cutting them.
I thought Marie Dean generously offered her customers free samples. Every product review I saw and read included bragging about the free samples they'd received from her. So, I open my package after 30 days of waiting almost giddy with glee and find...no free sample. I feel chumped.
nothidden
TeamNatural95-Fractals/Zigzags
Your avatar...I thought Marie Dean generously offered her customers free samples. Every product review I saw and read included bragging about the free samples they'd received from her. So, I open my package after 30 days of waiting almost giddy with glee and find...no free sample. I feel chumped.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I made a u part wig myself using aliexpress hair. I used Yvonne hair kinky curly and it matches well with my texture. Then I just styled it to be a layered Bob. Everyone thinks it's my hair LOL
Britt
Well-Known Member
Awwwwwww! I figured it was something like this. I can't make a wig and all that. I bet your wig looks really nice.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
My Chinese co worker asked why I have so much deep conditioner, that I'll never finish it. Asked "Aren't you supposed to deep condition 1x a month?"
The look on my face said it all.
The look on my face said it all.
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