Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Nightingale]

Scalp started to itch, no visible reason why. Turned 11 twists into a twist-out, itch disappeared. Hair feels wonderful; I love it. I despise my scalp. How to get over scalp hatred... Any ideas?

I hate my scalp too. Im learning how to work with it, but it still sucks.

 

[Sharpened]

I hate my scalp too. Im learning how to work with it, but it still sucks.

My scalp seems to itch when I do a contained style, rarely loose; I do not understand this. On the plus side, it is keeping me from becoming a full-blown PJ again.

 

[PerfectlyFlawed]

Just "greased" my scalp with some Aloe Vera gel. OMG it felt soooooo good, I think I'm going to have to do this at least once a week.

 

[KinksAndInk]

My twist and curl was so cute and fluffy and dense looking today. Guess I'll wear it tomorrow as well. But sadly I'm going to spend most of the day like
This ain't no petting zoo. People bout to start losing fingers.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Sigh.

Last wash day, one of my curls just kind of . . . broke off in my hand.

I'll take that as a sign that I needed to have had more protein, prior.

Sigh. Deep inhale. Deep exhale.

I know I'm going to figure out this protein-balance thing/schedule at some point, but I'm trying SO hard not to over-proteinate just because I have hipo, fine hair.

I was going to pick up some of that Aphogee spray from Sally's, but my heart said, "Another product?!??????????" So instead I'm going to trial adding some of my already-owned Colorful Neutral Protein Filler to my aloe Vera juice spritz and start doing a weekly protein spritz to see what that does. Let me add that to my OneNote Hair notebook and the regimen discuss/tweak thread.

 

[KinksAndInk]

Day 1 hair was better than day 2...how?!

 

[Anaisin]

Had a dream I cut like 5 inches of hair

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I started braiding my hair for crochet braids and my arms were like

Needless to say, I wore a ponytail piece.

 

[Dee_33]

It's Friday and now my hair wants to behave, lol. It better behave tomorrow as well.

 

[Pygmy_puff]

Had a dream I cut like 5 inches of hair

Was it a good cut or a "oh no what have I done?!" Situation?

I had a dream a couple nights ago that my mom convinced me to relax my hair (I am 30 years old and that would never happen in real life lol.) As soon I did I regretted it and was so upset. I woke up in a panic until I realized it was just a dream!

 

[Anaisin]

Was it a good cut or a "oh no what have I done?!" Situation?

I had a dream a couple nights ago that my mom convinced me to relax my hair (I am 30 years old and that would never happen in real life lol.) As soon I did I regretted it and was so upset. I woke up in a panic until I realized it was just a dream!

I wasn't in a panic in the dream or when I woke up. It was weird but I was pretty calm

 

[Evolving78]

I started braiding my hair for crochet braids and my arms were like

Needless to say, I wore a ponytail piece.

I'm gonna relax today. Going to get my box in a little while. My crown is very kinky. I'm not gonna take anymore chances.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

I renewed my account today! Miss you ladies and all the info! I'm throwing in my natural hair card today for real for real lol. But I cannot find Vitale relaxer anymore and the ones I found were expired from 2011 . I'm thinking of Alter Ego Shea Butter or Mizani Butter Blend. Decisions decisions....

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I'm gonna relax today. Going to get my box in a little while. My crown is very kinky. I'm not gonna take anymore chances.

Once I get these crochets in, I think I can hold out for at least another month. Meanwhile I'm gonna be spritzing my hindparts off with that X21

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I renewed my account today! Miss you ladies and all the info! I'm throwing in my natural hair card today for real for real lol. But I cannot find Vitale relaxer anymore and the ones I found were expired from 2011 . I'm thinking of Alter Ego Shea Butter or Mizani Butter Blend. Decisions decisions....

Welcome back love, we missed you too.

Darn, I can find Vitale in nearly every bss in Chicago.

 

[Prettymetty]

I'm trying my best to drink enough water and make better food choices. My goal is healthy waist length hair by the end of the year. Weight loss will just be a side effect. If I focus on the scale I get discouraged and my hair and body both suffer.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

@Sharpened

Thanks to your post (copied below) in the "Videos Most Helpful" collection, I've done my best practice flat twist of a hair section yet!!

Video's intended audience: Anyone
Video's main topic: An easier way to flat twist for flat twistouts
Time span to skip to (if applicable): n/a

 

[Dee_33]

This is the ingredient list of the CRN coconut water hair penetrating treatment. Is this considered a protein treatment? I'm not sure since keratin is so far down in the list.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I did four braids before I realized that I was crocheting the wrong way. Oh well, I'm not taking it down.

 

[Sharpened]

@Dee_33 that looks very mild. Maybe the keratin and pathenol were added to keep the hair from getting mushy with frequent use?

 

[Dee_33]

@Dee_33 that looks very mild. Maybe the keratin and pathenol were added to keep the hair from getting mushy with frequent use?

That makes a lot of sense. My lo-porosity hair hates protein but I also don't want to over moisturize. I'm trying to get that moisture/protein balance.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I guess this is going to turn into a multi-day projectOne thing I have realized is that by time I take these crochets down, is that I'm definitely going to relax. My new growth is suuuper dense.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Here's another stretching method, @Sharpened.

This was a fast method for me, but a fail.

Documentation here: https://myhairgrowthstudyexperience...-wng-stretching-fail-todays-practice-styling/

Back to 4 chunky bands using elastic ribbon.

 

[Saludable84]

Scalp started to itch, no visible reason why. Turned 11 twists into a twist-out, itch disappeared. Hair feels wonderful; I love it. I despise my scalp. How to get over scalp hatred... Any ideas?

I'm not sure how your twist were being held, but for me, when my scalp is exposed, it itches bad. I learned about that as a kid! When I used to have all them pigtails, I used to die! When I was in HS and would do Bantu and keep the knots like Scary Spice, my scalp would itch. Once it came down, and my scalp disappeared, nothing.

Even now, my twist itch until I bun it. Idk why, but it just does.

 

[Saludable84]

Day 1 hair was better than day 2...how?!

I said the same thing on day 3 as well.

 

[Saludable84]

I cannot believe gel has my hair this soft. Really debating making it a part of my weekly regimen if I wasn't so scared of using gel as a sealer I don't think it's the gel, but I think it's still contributing.

I used ES JBCO gel btw. This the first gel from ES that leave me with any buildup.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Am I the ONLY one who looked at the Morrocco product line and was influenced by the extra "r" to do a "naaaawI'llpassfahnow."

I guess my thought was, "Since you can't spellcheck Morocco before launching a whole line and website, I'll pass, 'cause now I'm wondering how detail-oriented and careful you are." I might be missing out on some great products. Ionno.

ETA: Maybe they did it on purpose to stand out, or maybe I'm missing something. Oh well.

So, um, yeah.

There are two r's in Morrocco because the Morrocco (hair care) method founder's name is Anthony Morrocco.

I discovered this when researching how/when to trim, and this page came up: http://antiagingpress.org/anthony-morrocco-lunar-hair-cutting-chart-2017.html/

 

[trueheartofgold]

So, um, yeah.

There are two r's in Morrocco because the Morrocco (hair care) method founder's name is Anthony Morrocco.

I discovered this when researching how/when to trim, and this page came up: http://antiagingpress.org/anthony-morrocco-lunar-hair-cutting-chart-2017.html/

Your posts give me life! Lol! I'm here laughing!

Signed,

Your #1 Fan

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Your posts give me life! Lol! I'm here laughing!

Signed,

Your #1 Fan

LOL. Much love, lady!

 

[whiteoleander91]

I cannot believe gel has my hair this soft. Really debating making it a part of my weekly regimen if I wasn't so scared of using gel as a sealer I don't think it's the gel, but I think it's still contributing.

I used ES JBCO gel btw. This the first gel from ES that leave me with any buildup.

I love gel, so I say go for it lol. I have a love hate relationship with wngs, but they really are awesome for my hair. Gel works much better for me than butters or creams.