Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

Detangling isn't an issue for me, however, the hydrated part is key. If my protein moisture balance is too off, my Detangling session is shot. I also only touch my hair once a week.

Everyone's hair is definitely different and I personally believe time also varies by hair type.

I'm still looking for a good moisturizer . Now some products are either too heavy, light, or just sits on top of my hair.
 
I'm still looking for a good moisturizer . Now some products are either too heavy, light, or just sits on top of my hair.

That was my issue too.

APB Cherry kukui and Peach babassu as well as SD WGC were always light for me. So my detangling the next week would be too long. I only detangle under water while rinsing out dc, so after applying the lotion, it was good, but I was always missing something.

My hair was soft but lightly moisturized. And the next week, the time I would take would add on more. Since I've been using the QB with the same products, I think that's what I was missing. I can use light lotions with a thick moisturizer and it balances out. It reduces the next weeks detangling as well.
 
I'm at a salon in Atlanta under the dryer.
Detangling wasn't too bad. (Yay!) The stylist doesn't think I need a trim. She doesn't think I needed my last trim. She says I don't have coily hair, but she says I'm 3c, maybe 4a. The steam treatment dripped hot water all over me and my scalp. That didn't happen last time I was here. She flat twisted my hair with the Design Essentials natural mousse.

I'm starving, have a few more hours to go under the dryer, and I can't find a place to deliver to the salon. The receptionist is looking (so kind).

I conclude: I must learn how to flat twist out my own hair. It's a must. :smile:
 
@Saludable84 I do like QB's CTDG as a detangler but as a moisturizer layered with other leave in, it's just ok. I feel like I need something else. I'm discovering that my hair is normal to low porosity.

I actually like both, and then topped with a butter, it was nice. When I added the HBCO in, it just became better. It's disgusting on wash day, but over the course of the week, it gets better.

Every LoPo is different, but the moisture is key. That will do wonders for your detangling.
 
Could wearing my pair pulled back in a bun/ponytail every day loosen the curl pattern at the front of my head? My hair in the back is curly, but at the front it's just wavy.
 
Could wearing my pair pulled back in a bun/ponytail every day loosen the curl pattern at the front of my head? My hair in the back is curly, but at the front it's just wavy.

The front of my hair is really loose compared to the rest. For the longest time I parted my hair in the middle and pulled the front back very taunt. Not sure if that helped it along the way. It's the first place my curls drop ina style.
 
Just learned Youtuber's "LoveMichelleAna" lost her husband in January. She posted March 8, 2017.

 
OMG. I just finished my weekend wash routine except this weekend I did an Aphogee 2 step treatment. In reading several threads where ladies commented about how much they like TGIN buttercream daily moisturizer, I decided to get some yesterday. I used it after my leave in but before Nairobi's foam wrap lotion. I took my hair down, combed through my curls, and I thought I was Lola Falana. My hair is GORGEOUS. I don't even want to go to bed because it is too beautiful to sleep on! Thanks ladies for making me curious about TGIN. I'm not natural (anymore ) but the stuff makes relaxed hair shiny, bouncy and soft!!
 
There are a bunch of oil rinsing videos made in 2013-14, then barely any until late last year. What happened? Was it the popularity of MHM that made oil rinsing fall out of favor?

Tempted to try a Japanese facial oil cleanser on my scalp to see what happens...
 
I'm determined to grow my hair out with out adding any extensions etc ...

determined

Me too girl. I have a twa right now and I'm ready to grow my hair back to MBL. I realize it'll take forever but I think I might be done forever with extensions. Every time I have them in I'm irritated about how long and complex my wash routine is, and am always itching to take them out a week later. It's gonna be hard just looking at my hair everyday :lol:
 
I need a really light daily moisturizer. I use the Mane Choice split end treatment serum and I totally love it, but its made for ends only... so you get this tiny bottle for like $22. :-\ My hair is fine and doesn't need much during the week. Everything else is way too heavy.

ETA - I might just keep using the serum and just stock up whenever they have a sale. Ive gotten over my hair PJism (mostly lol) and trying a bunch of new ish sounds tiresome at the moment....
 
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I need a really light daily moisturizer. I use the Mane Choice split end treatment serum and I totally love it, but its made for ends only... so you get this tiny bottle for like $21. :-\ My hair is fine and doesn't need much during the week. Everything else is way too heavy.
I use sprays. I use Creme Of Nature Straight From Eden spray. It dries quickly, so it doesn't leave your hair wet. It's a leave-in/detangling spray. I recently bought Aunt Jackie's spray from from the flaxseed collection. I like it, but it doesn't dry as quickly as the CON. I'm relaxed, so I can't walk around with wet/moisturized hair. That will cause breakage. I use NTM leave-in too. It's lotion based, and dries and doesn't feel sticky.
I can't use heavy stuff.
 
I use sprays. I use Creme Of Nature Straight From Eden spray. It dries quickly, so it doesn't leave your hair wet. It's a leave-in/detangling spray. I recently bought Aunt Jackie's spray from from the flaxseed collection. I like it, but it doesn't dry as quickly as the CON. I'm relaxed, so I can't walk around with wet/moisturized hair. That will cause breakage. I use NTM leave-in too. It's lotion based, and dries and doesn't feel sticky.
I can't use heavy stuff.
Thanks doll! :huggle: That sounds like a great idea - sprays! I'm natural with fine strands and my hair HATES water/being wet. Wreaks all kinds of havoc.

I used to use NTM way back when lol. I might grab that this evening!
 
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