Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Royalq]

Sigh, I'm sorry but this is one of my peeves with black businesses. My sister in law and I have an event coming up next week and would like to get our hair done. I can do it this week because I want a wash, detangled, and blow dry so I can cornrow and wear a wig. We are calling these two natural hair salons to no avail. Nobody picks up, leave a message and nobody returns the call, I even hit them up on Facebook with no response. Potential clients shouldn't have to go to such an extent to get in contact with you. And I'm only going this far because they are black and I want to support them. If it was anywhere else I would call once and keep it moving. Sigh.
If anyone knows of a good natural hair salon in South Florida(around Palm Beach County) please let me know.

 

[SlimPickinz]

I have to wear my hair down for the next few weeks. I have developed a sore spot in the back of my head wear I pin my goddess twists. Idk if I should straighten or just wear my hair in a faux blowout.

 

[HaveSomeWine]

Curly hair pet peeve: When family and friends with type 1/straight hair assume their hair is longer than yours because they are too dumb to factor in shrinkage.

Shoulder length/armpit length curly= Waist length straight= longer than your bra strap length hair.

Try again ho ho ho.

 

[SuchMagnificent]

This Walgreens sale is stressing me out. I don't know what to buy.

 

[beauti]

I have to wear my hair down for the next few weeks. I have developed a sore spot in the back of my head wear I pin my goddess twists. Idk if I should straighten or just wear my hair in a faux blowout.

@SlimPickinz what does your faux blowout consist of? TIA

 

[SlimPickinz]

@SlimPickinz what does your faux blowout consist of? TIA

Braids then comb them out.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

This Walgreens sale is stressing me out. I don't know what to buy.

What all do they have?

 

[GGsKin]

You all make me want to try Aphogee 2 step...not right now as I've just done a henna treatment but...yeah. I already made my cousin buy and use it. I want to see how my hair responds to this stuff.

 

[ImanAdero]

My grey hairs are a completely different texture than the rest of my hair...

My hair also doesn't seem to really curl yet... My hair is extremely short, but still...

This is kinda interesting seeing my texture like this.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

My grey hairs are a completely different texture than the rest of my hair...

My hair also doesn't seem to really curl yet... My hair is extremely short, but still...

This is kinda interesting seeing my texture like this.

My grey hairs do not curl. Its kind of alarming actually. When I go completely grey what does that mean for my hair, lol?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

In case you were wondering, got2b glued works really, really, well.

 

[rileypak]

@ImanAdero @shawnyblazes
I've noticed that too.
The few stragglers I have at the moment are pretty much wavy? They are nothing like the coils they're surrounded by

 

[SoopremeBeing]

Today is the first day I stepped into a salon in five years. WE ARE ALREADY OFF TO A BAD START.

I got here 20 min ago. The stylist's door is locked. Meaning she aint here. I figured I'd show up early to get started sooner, and now I am just sitting here in the waiting area.

 

[vevster]

It is worth it retrying stuff from your stash. I'm liking my Design Essentials stuff! Maybe my technique or knowing what my hair needed before was off..... I'm glad because they are BLACK OWNED.

I used the Almond and Avocado Leave in then the styling mousse and it is NICE.... for my wash n go...

I like being able to USE the stuff I paid good money for.

 

[Sharpened]

For the first time ever in life, I oil-washed and finger-detangled my hair in sections. It helps in being more thorough, but I still hate it.

I wish the rest of my hair acted like the front section does.

Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Disconcerting to see gobs of sheds sliding off your fingers under running water...
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
More of those little suckers coming out while styling...
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.

 

[AgeinATL]

Today is the first day I stepped into a salon in five years. WE ARE ALREADY OFF TO A BAD START.

I got here 20 min ago. The stylist's door is locked. Meaning she aint here. I figured I'd show up early to get started sooner, and now I am just sitting here in the waiting area.

How'd the rest of the appointment go?

 

[SoopremeBeing]

How'd the rest of the appointment go?

She never showed up. My appt was at 11, and I left at 11:20. She didn't even bother to contact me until 11:40.

 

[AgeinATL]

She never showed up. My appt was at 11, and I left at 11:20. She didn't even bother to contact me until 11:40.

WOW...maybe you dogged a bullet?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@LaBelleLL @Country gal @Loveygram

 

[Saludable84]

For the first time ever in life, I oil-washed and finger-detangled my hair in sections. It helps in being more thorough, but I still hate it.

I wish the rest of my hair acted like the front section does.

Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Disconcerting to see gobs of sheds sliding off your fingers under running water...
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
More of those little suckers coming out while styling...
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.
Shedding is normal.

One day you will be MBL and wonder if you are secretly dying from some disease your doctor missed after running your bloodwork last visit.

And when you find out nothing is wrong, you will go from

Shedding is normal

To

Shedding is a mother

Because after I cried to my PCP she took one look at my hair and told me it's too long. It's playing tricks on my mind.

 

[Sharpened]

Shedding is a mother

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Shedding is a mother

I read this as mother mattress-mambo-ing, rooster, female dog

Was I close?

 

[Saludable84]

Shedding is a mother

I read this as mother mattress-mambo-ing, rooster, female dog

Was I close?

Nowhere near. I got three languages in there

 

[Nightingale]

My tub of Marshmallow Moisture Balm finally arrived after being backordered and I am thrilled! Last wash, I was dang near depressed because I ran out and my hair just wasn't the same. I didn't even have alternatives to replace it since my PJ days are over. But now the clouds have opened and I can feel the sunshine. Wash day tomorrow will be magic!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Nowhere near. I got three languages in there

Oops

 

[curlyTisME]

I am too tired to wash my DC out tonight. I will in the morning and seal with my oil mixture.

 

[SuchaLady]

For protein you definitely should look into getting the Therapiste, Force Architect and the Densifique/Densite lines.

For moisture Chroma Riche and Chroma Captive.

Cristaliste (adds shine) and Masquintense both have a balance of moisture and protein - I use the one for thick hair.

Maskeratine and Oleo Relax are for smoothing very frizzy and out of control hair, and

the Specifique is for sensitive scalps. These are the ones I am familiar with at the moment. Hope this helped.

Thank you so much. Im screenshotting this so I never have to ask again

 

[SuchaLady]

In case you were wondering, got2b glued works really, really, well.

Aside from that Flaxseed Eco that I discovered two weeks ago, Got2b is the only other gel I am interested enough in to buy right now.

Wetline is everything to me

 

[Anaisin]

Has anyone used the hot tools curl bar?

 

[curlyTisME]

Deciding to be curly for a while has been a challenge. I miss my sleek blowouts, but I want to play in my hair again like I did when I first went natural. I need to perfect my WNG because I prefer those to twist outs for some reason.