Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
I don't think so. Avocado oil left a film behind on my hair, but didn't act as a humectant. Same for almond oil.
I just googled and Naturally curly has an article on it. The author labels castor oil as anti humectant and I know thats wrong, so don't take everything in it as law.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
She mentioned hydrogenated castor oil (PEG 40); that process may turn it into a moisture blocker. It looks like a butter, too.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
That's what I get for skimming. Thanks for clarifying that point.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Darcy Botanicals Pumpkin Seed DC:
I've only used it once, so I don't have a review yet. First impressions: I used it on freshly washed hair overnight. My hair feels strong.
It applied extremely easily. It's good for detangling. One must be okay with the smell of pumpkin while it's in, but the smell of my styler has covered up any small, lingering pumpkin smell.
If I hadn't experienced the CRN Coconut Water Deep Penetrating Hair Treatment or Soultanicals Fro Repair Vitamin Hair Repair Mega DC, it might be a repurchase.
However, upon rinse out, my hair felt moisturized where a little was left in, but not as moisturized where I completely rinsed it out. Thus, the CRN Treatment far outperforms it, on my hair. The opposite will be true for others.
Super creamy. Great ingredients. Does not require heavy handed use.
Long wait on ship/delivery time. Though I like it, I likely won't repurchase.
I've only used it once, so I don't have a review yet. First impressions: I used it on freshly washed hair overnight. My hair feels strong.
It applied extremely easily. It's good for detangling. One must be okay with the smell of pumpkin while it's in, but the smell of my styler has covered up any small, lingering pumpkin smell.If I hadn't experienced the CRN Coconut Water Deep Penetrating Hair Treatment or Soultanicals Fro Repair Vitamin Hair Repair Mega DC, it might be a repurchase.
However, upon rinse out, my hair felt moisturized where a little was left in, but not as moisturized where I completely rinsed it out. Thus, the CRN Treatment far outperforms it, on my hair. The opposite will be true for others.
Super creamy. Great ingredients. Does not require heavy handed use.
Long wait on ship/delivery time. Though I like it, I likely won't repurchase.trueheartofgold
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@YvetteWithJoy, did you get the CR Lavender line yet?
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I found a Sally's with it. I saw carrageen in the gel's ingredient list. I avoid that ingredient. It smelled great, though!
On the CRN Users FB group, it gets rave reviews.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
You're welcome. Do you know of any other oils or butters that leave a film?
trueheartofgold
Well-Known Member
You know I have to ask: why do you avoid carrageenan?
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Lol! Thanks for correcting my spelling of it.
It is probably very, very safe. The EWG database gives it the best rating.
I had to look into it because of its effect on gastrointestinal tissue (I have had IBS). I learned it's banned in Europe, and now I just avoid it for mental peace.
I believe it comes from Irish moss, and I still use that, so please ignore my concerns!
Here's the data that tripped me up about it: https://www.drweil.com/diet-nutrition/food-safety/is-carrageenan-safe/
ETA: Irish moss is supposedly free of carrageenan's issues for different reasons (e.g., how the latter is created).
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trueheartofgold
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Girl that was autocorrect coming in for the rescue! Lol!
Thanks for the information. Off to reading.
Nightingale
On the Grow and Keeping it Simple
The ones that I've tried that left a film were, in order of lightest to heaviest:
- Avocado- light film that didnt last long
- Almond
- Avocado Butter- has to be worked in like all butters, but left a longer lasting film as compared to avo and almond oil.
- Jojoba, Castor - about the same feel for me
- Shealoe Butter
- Shea Butter - way to heavy for me. Gave me stiff, dull hair.
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Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
JBCO leaves a film, but regular CO really doesn't. HBCO leaves a film, but not as much as JBCO. WGO leaves a film, likewise with avocado and olive, and Shea butter leaves a terrible film.
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
My hair is still sooo soft and silky! I can't get over how awesome the babyliss is for my hair. I can't stop touching my hair today
YvetteWithJoy
On break
LOL!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
Hi, @AgeinATL. I've watched about 5 NHJ videos, and I can't find it.
I think @MileHighDiva was the one who posted it a good while back. I'll ask her if she has any idea of what I'm referring to.
Hi, @MileHighDiva: Do you remember creating a thread that featured a video about not over detangling? Do you remember what video it was? I think it was NappyHeadedJojoba, but I could be wrong. Thanks in advance for any insight. Blessings!
YvetteWithJoy
On break
@Sharpened, solidarity hugs.
Collagen has been a game changer for me! Do it! I am going to get back on it.
If my length checking is correct, I got 1/8 an inch of growth this past month. And without consistent collagen and vitamin intake, my nails are getting brittle again.
But guess what? I'm diabetes-free. Depression-free. Heart disease -free. Thyroid disease -free. Lupus-free. HIV-free. Cancer-free. Dementia-free. Alzheimer's-free. . . . I could go on and on.
Each Sunday I walk into church by my own volition without a wheelchair or crutches. I see children and teens with spina bifida and their caretaker parents.
I'm going to deal with my slow growth issues and "getting-a-little-bit-older" issues with perspective if I can remember to do so.
Dr. Phil once said that just because we have a problem that is not as big as someone else's doesn't mean we don't get to feel and treat our problem as significant. This never-ending weak nails thing makes me sad. But it is address-able, and it is not a debilitating, costly disease.
It sucks, but not like cancer sucks. So I'm ranking this as an "I sigh about this" level problem versus an "I'm sad about this" level problem, since it's address-able. I'm up for the task of taking this on! (Yet again! Sighhhhhh!!!!!)
I'm right there with you. Hugs! I see us with testimonies in a few months.
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Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
@YvetteWithJoy I will be fine; I just never had this splitting, bleeding toenail issue until this year. If my hair texture changes, I will be loc'ing.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I'm sorry if I got too serious! I do that sometimes. I thought you were sad, and I didn't want you to be.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
Confounded scarf won't stay on my head 
I should go find my satin pillowcase.
I should go find my satin pillowcase.
Dee_33
Live, Laugh, Love
What are the benefits of bone broth? I saw some in the frozen section at Sprouts this weekend. And I agree 100% perimenopause sux big time. I don't have an issue with my nails but the wacky periods are driving me nuts.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
Bone broth is a way of getting more collagen, the dominant protein in our bodies. Here is an article about it.
Salt-water fish, especially salmon, helps so much. I eat it a week before my period.
YvetteWithJoy
On break
I'm running out of Curl Junkie Smoothing Lotion. Instead of repurchasing, I'm going to cut open the bottle below somehow.
trueheartofgold
Well-Known Member
How many times do you eat salmon per week? I currently eat it twice a week but I'm wondering if I should up my intake.
Sharpened
A fleck on His Sword
I only eat it 2-3 days out of the month; also, cod liver oil helps, too.
Alma Petra
Well-Known Member
Well you can't loc >.<
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Just saw my new "neighbors". The mom has calf length heading towards ankle length locs and the daughter has hip length locs.
Such beautiful hair.
Such beautiful hair.
VictoriousBrownFlower
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