Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[rileypak]

@rileypak Which vendors? What did they do?

In particular, Darcy's Botanicals.
In general, not communicating about reformulated products (or not communicating about rebranding label woes to customers as they claim). Not saying you have to discuss it with customers but at least warn them ahead of time, especially when you're online based. I can understand to a very minimal degree about not being able to do so when you become OTG. But if you're online, you can release that information much much quicker.

 

[Anaisin]

I got my hair pressed today for graduation and it looks nice but I am so irritated that my stylist trimmed quite a bit off. My hair looks closer to APL now instead of the BSL it was before I went in. Sigh...

This is why as much as I want a professional press & style I don't go

 

[greenbees]

Happy birthday

@candy1214 @greenbees @JereK @lovenharmony

Awww, you are too kind! Thank you sooo much!

 

[tenjoy]

Happy birthday @ajargon02

@Nina_deF @tenjoy @weaveadiva

OMG Thank you Girl! Whatchoo sending me?

 

[CodeRed]

All that talk of Darcy's Pumpkin conditioner has me wanting to try some pumpkin seed oil...

 

[Saludable84]

All that talk of Darcy's Pumpkin conditioner has me wanting to try some pumpkin seed oil...

I love that conditioner. That's why it's making me so upset because if it's reformulated, I have no dupes and limited back ups.

 

[imaginary]

The front of my hair refuses to get with the program and it's making me mad.

!!!!!!!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

OMG Thank you Girl! Whatchoo sending me?

I see youre in NJ, what county? If you say Essex, I'll say.. . you can have some extra products

@tenjoy

 

[Nightingale]

One of the "grow long hair" ads on the site shows a nonblack woman, fully clothed, washing her hair in what looks like a public bathroom. She's leaning over with her lathered, long hair touching the floor. Touching the floor! Yuck.

 

[Philippians413]

Yeah both ET and Off Topic get lit sometimes. I think someone said the Relationships forum gets like that too but I have no reason to venture over there and if I did I still wouldn't based on the stuff I see from the first two

My first venture to the Relationships forum was a couple of months ago. The first thread I ever read was "Should She Sleep With This Married Man?" I stay in ET and OT, so I thought I wouldn't be shocked...I was wrong.

 

[Beany]

I was watching a youtube tut and DS2 watched some of the video with me, pointed at my hair, then his hair, then got my bottle of CRN fresh curl and brought it to me. He's almost 2 years old btw. I was literally crying laughing. My cheeks still hurt

 

[tenjoy]

I see youre in NJ, what county? If you say Essex, I'll say.. . you can have some extra products

@tenjoy

Passaic County lol

 

[sarumoki]

Man... Another thread just popped off but it disappeared before I could finish reading it.

Back to our regular scheduled programming... Has anyone heard of using clays on relaxed/transitioning hair?

 

[Sharpened]

One of the ladies at my volunteer job remarked, "Oh my goodness, your hair is just a-growing!" Yup, I was grinning my face off.

Braids will have to wait. I have to complete mission SMF--save my follicles. Shedding is public enemy #1 and it will be arrested.

 

[Beany]

I was supposed to start prepooing my hair last night, but the way those Jack and cokes were set up...

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Happy birthday @Atdow71 @classytee @lildhe @Msmia

 

[sarumoki]

I wanted to try out clay, but didn't have any around. So of course I used the Queen Helene mint mask on my hair.

 

[candy1214]

Happy birthday

@candy1214 @greenbees @JereK @lovenharmony

THANK YOU!!

 

[Smiley79]

Wash N Go's do not work for my hair. Never have, never will. But, Wash-N-Rolls are my new best friend. Cowash my hair, let it partially dry in a tee shirt while I'm getting ready, apply leave ins of my choice, tuck/roll my hair into super simple styles and I'm out the door.

So if you all see me talking about my Wash-N-Rolls, that's what I'm talking about. I always loved the moisture benefits of a W/G but I had to find a way around the final step. Another benefit is that it minimizes my need for combing my hair daily or frequently. Finger detangling is super easy in the shower under running water and globs of conditioner.

 

[Pygmy_puff]

Wash N Go's do not work for my hair. Never have, never will. But, Wash-N-Rolls are my new best friend. Cowash my hair, let it partially dry in a tee shirt while I'm getting ready, apply leave ins of my choice, tuck/roll my hair into super simple styles and I'm out the door.

So if you all see me talking about my Wash-N-Rolls, that's what I'm talking about. I always loved the moisture benefits of a W/G but I had to find a way around the final step. Another benefit is that it minimizes my need for combing my hair daily or frequently. Finger detangling is super easy in the shower under running water and globs of conditioner.

Any pics?? Your "wash and roll" sounds like a great idea! Wash and gos are so easy, but they give me terrible ssks.

 

[Smiley79]

Any pics?? Your "wash and roll" sounds like a great idea! Wash and gos are so easy, but they give me terrible ssks.

@Pygmy_puff
It's similar to the ladies who do Wash and Go buns. For me, the roll/tuck method is looser and less tension on my hair. These pics are a little old. (sorry they aren't close ups of the back but hopefully you get the point.) It's been working great for me when I want a mid week treat for my hair in the morning or after working out. Plus am I the only one who loves the smell of freshly conditioned hair?

 

[victory777]

@Smiley79 . It's so pretty!!

 

[Smiley79]

Any pics?? Your "wash and roll" sounds like a great idea! Wash and gos are so easy, but they give me terrible ssks.

Yea I agree! But I tried wash and go's 50 different ways with no success. I just had to accept that my hair does not respond to gel and curl enhancers because I ain't got no curls, lolllll. I have fluffy natural hair versus curly. So I work with what my hair likes and I just left Wash and go's alone.

I brought this up because i was wondering if anyone does this to their hair too?

 

[Smiley79]

@Smiley79 . It's so pretty!!

Awww thank you @victory777

 

[Pygmy_puff]

@Pygmy_puff
It's similar to the ladies who do Wash and Go buns. For me, the roll/tuck method is looser and less tension on my hair. These pics are a little old. (sorry they aren't close ups of the back but hopefully you get the point.) It's been working great for me when I want a mid week treat for my hair in the morning or after working out. Plus am I the only one who loves the smell of freshly conditioned hair?
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Oh my goodness!!! How pretty! You said you create this style on wet hair??? Wow! I *really* want to try this now...

 

[Smiley79]

Oh my goodness!!! How pretty! You said you create this style on wet hair??? Wow! I *really* want to try this now...

Thank you @Pygmy_puff
From the time I get out the shower I wrap a t-shirt on my hair like a turban. (I leave my hair styling for last) By the time I finish everything I need to do, the majority of water is absorbed and my hair is left damp (not dripping wet) ready to receive product and style it up. And freshly conditioned hair is SO MUCH more manageable. It's like cotton cand in my hands. Occasionally I do a low bun but most times I prefer a tuck and roll style. And it's a great way for me to protect my ends.

I remember when I tried W&G I would be left with dripping hair and gel cast, eeek! Glad those days are over.

 

[Smiley79]

Has anyone ever heard of or used the following lines:

The Curl Smiler curl butter
Wonder Curl
Curls Dynasty

I see them on IG all the time and am curious if anyone has ever tried them.

 

[KinkyRN]

Yea I agree! But I tried wash and go's 50 different ways with no success. I just had to accept that my hair does not respond to gel and curl enhancers because I ain't got no curls, lolllll. I have fluffy natural hair versus curly. So I work with what my hair likes and I just left Wash and go's alone.

I brought this up because i was wondering if anyone does this to their hair too?

If I had enough hair I certainly would!

 

[Lissa0821]

Yea I agree! But I tried wash and go's 50 different ways with no success. I just had to accept that my hair does not respond to gel and curl enhancers because I ain't got no curls, lolllll. I have fluffy natural hair versus curly. So I work with what my hair likes and I just left Wash and go's alone.

I brought this up because i was wondering if anyone does this to their hair too?

I have wash and go curls in the back not so much in the front. It is limp waves in the front when I try to wash and go for my entire head. I feel your pain and I am also cool with not doing wash n go.

 

[JerriBlank]

Silk amino acids/Hydrolyzed silk has become so hard to find. I used to get great quality items with great results from ebay. Now everyone's prices have went up, and there are only a couple of options on ebay. I wonder what happened?