Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

YvetteWithJoy said:
I picked up this line's gel at WalMart to read the ingredients, but before I began reading had the thought "I can't" and just put it back down. It's too much. It might be amazing, but I'll never know unless it blows up on this board and I get tempted.
Click to expand...

SM always has users on two sides of the bell curve: like or don't like. So many products have not worked that I can't take the chance if it's not a gift.

Lately, their sealers and one leave In has worked, but I'm still on the don't like part of the curve so I'll it on the shelf for now.
 
Saludable84 said:
SM always has users on two sides of the bell curve: like or don't like. So many products have not worked that I can't take the chance if it's not a gift.

Lately, their sealers and one leave In has worked, but I'm still on the don't like part of the curve so I'll it on the shelf for now.
Click to expand...

:yep:

I just hope they tested and trialed this line before launching. I mean, they have to had, right? How is so much of their stuff such a miss, though, if they're thoroughly researching and testing during development? This company gets lots of black dollars, is all I know, and like you ORIGINALLY posted: They don't stop.
 
These "stylists" really get on my darn nerves. DD was visiting my fam for spring break.While she was there, I let her go to a stylist we used in the past.

Mind you she just got her hair flat iron 1 month ago. Our stylist at home gave her a beautiful blunt trim:2inlove:. All hair a little past her shoulders. She did not need NO trim (yes I'm double negative bad English mad!)

Why did this lady "trim" her hair.:rolleyes: Now it's longer on one side. She cut off a couple of inches too!:mad: I thought I could start letting her go by herself since she's older (going on 14). I guess not. But this lady knew she did not need any type of trim.

I'm glad she's not bald but it's so choppy. It was beautiful and blunt!:cry3:
 
DeepBluSea said:
These "stylists" really get on my darn nerves. DD was visiting my fam for spring break.While she was there, I let her go to a stylist we used in the past.

Mind you she just got her hair flat iron 1 month ago. Our stylist at home gave her a beautiful blunt trim:2inlove:. All hair a little past her shoulders. She did not need NO trim (yes I'm double negative bad English mad!)

Why did this lady "trim" her hair.:rolleyes: Now it's longer on one side. She cut off a couple of inches too!:mad: I thought I could start letting her go by herself since she's older (going on 14). I guess not. But this lady knew she did not need any type of trim.

I'm glad she's not bald but it's so choppy. It was beautiful and blunt!:cry3:
Click to expand...

You have to constantly tell a stylist exactly what you want. You can't just sit in the chair. Even then a lot of them don't listen smh. I remember my prom hair looking good but it looked nothing like the picture I showed her. They just do it how they want to. This was a weave too. I could've just worn my real hair because the curls were tight and way shorter that they were supposed to be. Haven't been to a stylist since. Only been to an African braid shop & a couple at home braiders.
 
Anaisin said:
You have to constantly tell a stylist exactly what you want. You can't just sit in the chair. Even then a lot of them don't listen smh. I remember my prom hair looking good but it looked nothing like the picture I showed her. They just do it how they want to. This was a weave too. I could've just worn my real hair because the curls were tight and way shorter that they were supposed to be. Haven't been to a stylist since. Only been to an African braid shop & a couple at home braiders.
Click to expand...

And that's a problem. Seems like the problem isn't decreasing based on current videos being posted either.

A work friend got her hair cut and shaped by a Black women recently. At first I thought she took off too much, but I remember she had massive curl damage from a previous stylist. Her hair looks great and the lady does good work. You know I'm still waiting like 1 year to see her.

If I have to watch every move you make, and I'm not trained as you, I find that to be a problem.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
I found another lady with my hair pattern. At time stamp 2:30 it's visible.

This is 4a and not 3c, right? Or are those 2 so similar that it's hard to tell?

Click to expand...

How does your hair accept and retain water? When your in the shower how long does it take for your hair to get wet. Once you've LCOB your hair, how many days can you go before you have to do it again.
 
MileHighDiva said:
How does your hair accept and retain water? When your in the shower how long does it take for your hair to get wet. Once you've LCOB your hair, how many days can you go before you have to do it again.
Click to expand...

Hi, MHD. Thanks for asking.

My hair used to be clearly hipo and I'd have to moisturize at least twice a day no matter what I slathered on my hair in what order.

Then I gave myself a Komaza protein treatment. Now my hair acts normpo, and I can go a week or more without moisturizing.

My hair takes on water quickly. It used to dry in hours, even with product. Now it takes 1-1.5 days to air dry with product. I last applied leave-in and gel to my hair on Saturday night (a week ago). Hair is still soft, hydrated, moisturized.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Hi, MHD. Thanks for asking.

My hair used to be clearly hipo and I'd have to moisturize at least twice a day no matter what I slathered on my hair in what order.

Then I gave myself a Komaza protein treatment. Now my hair acts normpo, and I can go a week or more without moisturizing.

My hair takes on water quickly. It used to dry in hours, even with product. Now it takes 1-1.5 days to air dry with product. I last applied leave-in and gel to my hair on Saturday night (a week ago). Hair is still soft, hydrated, moisturized.
Click to expand...
You're Golden! You know the answers to my questions. Knowing how your hair takes on water and retains it, is more important than your curl type :)

ETA: When you figure out how frequently to do your Komaza treatments, you'll be on cruise control.
 
Last edited:
MileHighDiva said:
You're Golden! You know the answers to my questions. Knowing how your hair takes on water and retains it, is more important than your curl type :)

ETA: When you figure out how frequently to do your Komaza treatments, you'll be on cruise control.
Click to expand...

Thanks. I agree. I forgot about protein while finishing my thesis and caused breakage. I really need to get that down/right/consistent.

The stylists I've gone to have me so curious, that's all. I don't think I get curl type. I go to one stylist, she says, "You're nowhere near a 4, maybe a 3c." I go to another stylist, she says, "You have VERY kinky hair. Definitely Type 4."

One stylist told me my hair is very fine, then another said medium and course.

I'm so confused. I need to save up for a Komaza analysis. I don't want to pay those prices.
 
YvetteWithJoy said:
Thanks. I agree. I forgot about protein while finishing my thesis and caused breakage. I really need to get that down/right/consistent.

The stylists I've gone to have me so curious, that's all. I don't think I get curl type. I go to one stylist, she says, "You're nowhere near a 4, maybe a 3c." I go to another stylist, she says, "You have VERY kinky hair. Definitely Type 4."

One stylist told me my hair is very fine, then another said medium and course.

I'm so confused. I need to save up for a Komaza analysis. I don't want to pay those prices.
Click to expand...

Do it.
It was the best money I have ever spent on my hair.
I had assumed my hair was lopo because type 4 :look: but it didn't act like it and nothing I did helped. That consultation helped explain what my porosity was and they even explained my type. The thing I liked best was that the young lady I spoke with was able to give general recommendations outside of the Komaza products.
Best money ever spent.
 
Same

16230668_1018900894880992_4380529482692296704_n.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
What are you getting at Sally's BOGO free sale?
2
Replies
32
Views
4K
MzRhonda
MzRhonda
Supergirl
Looking for a rolling, hooded dryer?
Replies
2
Views
2K
MrsSmitty77
MrsSmitty77
Lilmama1011
Finishing up your stash and all of sudden have a change of heart
Replies
9
Views
2K
leiah
L
brownsugarflyygirl
THREAD for no reason - Random Hair Thoughts Here
7 8 9
Replies
266
Views
24K
imstush
imstush
Lilmama1011
how many LHCF challenges do you belong to?
Replies
20
Views
2K
randi415
randi415
Back
Top