Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[JosieLynn]

IDK why I always do this to myself...I go on these protective style kicks and immediately start wishing my hair was out and watching every youtube video on the planet about hairstyles...just torturing myself smh. I know at the end of this kick i'll be draping but i'm so impatient with myself sometimes

 

[Evolving78]

I can't stand straightening videos with folks holding on to split ends and using too much product.

 

[Evolving78]

I'm loving Cantu root rinse on my scalp and braids. It has a delightful tingle and a clean smell.

That burned my DD's scalp! Lol

 

[LadyRaider]

Aww you and your hair look pretty. It looks so touchably soft.

Well that was after a day on a plane. I check the mirror and thought it was fine. But then the picture...Boom. Triangle. I hate it. Don't know how to fix it.

 

[Sharpened]

Well that was after a day on a plane. I check the mirror and thought it was fine. But then the picture...Boom. Triangle. I hate it. Don't know how to fix it.

More volume on top?

 

[Coilystep]

That burned my DD's scalp! Lol

Oh no sorry to hear that. Dh even tried and he's bald he liked it and then proceeded to put some on his beard

 

[LadyRaider]

More volume on top?

Maybe if i use a pick and carry one with me?

 

[Sharpened]

Maybe if i use a pick and carry one with me?

Use a diffuser upside-down or sideways with a stron hold styling product?

 

[Alma Petra]

Maybe if i use a pick and carry one with me?

After your hair dries in a triangle, with your hands create a side part just following where the hair wants to naturally part (in-between clumps). The hair that now goes to the opposite direction will have better root lift.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

View attachment 405195 Another picture, another triangle head... and after I let that woman cut my hair. Fix it, Jesus.

I like it!

 

[LadyRaider]

Not great with second day hair, but this is how I start out... the triangle comes later.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

View attachment 405265 Not great with second day hair, but this is how I start out... the triangle comes later.

I love it!!!

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I'm eyeing the Qhemet Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee.

Back story:

The other day my hair felt pretty dry and was really frizzy. So, I needed to wash and style REALLY (read, relatively) fast: No time for my moisturizing poo bar (takes time to lather, apply in sections, etc.). And the plan was to skip DCing and just use a leave-in and styler and go!

So, I grabbed the only "non-serious" poo I have right now, the Camille Rose Naturals Ginger Rinse (all other poo is either chelating or DH's).

OMG! I forgot how kind-of-stripping that poo leaves my hair. After pooing, my hair was saying, "Please DC me! Please!" But I had not time for that! I really needed a product that could double as a leave-in and DC. The only thing I have like that is the Qhemet Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee, which smells like strong hot chocolate, which I couldn't handle at that juncture.

I ended up applying Curl Junkie leave-in and then having to add butter and cream (I wasn't planning to DO all of that because I was in a hurry).

I feel like if I had used the QCTDG and left it in, it might have been able to DEAL with the effects of the CRN Ginger Rinse. I've smelled the QMTCG, and despite the scary reviews about the smell, it smells alright to me. (They apparently fixed this?!??). I've heard the performance is similar to the QCTDG, and it is listed as being usable as a detangler, a leave-in, OR a deep conditioner. So I'm eyeing it for times like the other day. I guess I could have used the DevaCurl One Condition. But the QMTCG has better ingredients, including ayurvedic ones. Hmmm. ​

 

[KinksAndInk]

My hair has been looking pretty thick lately. Idk what it is but I like it.

 

[Evolving78]

I straightened my DD's hair today... I feel like I have been in a fight! She was a very good and patient client, I was just on my feet too long.

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Broccoli seed oil performs like a silicone?!??

Why didn't anybody tellllllll meeeeee?

Okay. That is my NEXT purchase.

 

[Sharpened]

My mother bought this book the year I moved out the house and my sister went natural years before I did (sis is a member *waves*):

 

[Pygmy_puff]

@Sharpened looks like a good read! Have you had a chance to read it yourself? What did you think?

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

Oh my goodness!

I loaded a video into YouTube to play in the background (with my headphones on) and proceeded browsing elsewhere. The video kicked off and I was like, "Oh, what . . . waitwait!: What am I listening to right now?" Wooooo! The music is so suurrrrious for a hair product video. I've recovered now , but that touched my spirit. Just slightly. For a second.

 

[Sharpened]

@Sharpened looks like a good read! Have you had a chance to read it yourself? What did you think?

It has been over two decades since I read it, and it did not make much of an impact because the formatting of the book annoyed me. I remember the author talking about texturizing and I was done. My sister loved it and went natural right after high school.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Oh my goodness!

I loaded a video into YouTube to play in the background (with my headphones on) and proceeded browsing elsewhere. The video kicked off and I was like, "Oh, what . . . waitwait!: What am I listening to right now?" Wooooo! The music is so suurrrrious for a hair product video. I've recovered now , but that touched my spirit. Just slightly. For a second.

I like it.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I still didn't get to see Good Hair by Chris Rock. I have to watch it. Someday.

 

[MileHighDiva]

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!

I don't recall. Could it have been NappyFu?

Or, this one?


I'll try to re-watch them when I get home for the day, @YvetteWithJoy.

 

[KinksAndInk]

You ever read or watch someone's wash day routine and instantly get tired? Like full on, need a nap tired. If my wash day ever becomes that... involved ...I'm shaving my head.

 

[Saludable84]

You ever read or watch someone's wash day routine and instantly get tired? Like full on, need a nap tired. If my wash day ever becomes that... involved ...I'm shaving my head.

Just swipe left

 

[curlyTisME]

I'm over curly hair! Back to straight and I'm thinking a cut as well.

 

[divachyk]

Hair seems to thrive on neglect.

 

[imaginary]

Hair seems to thrive on neglect.

Honestly, it's disrespectful.

 

[kanozas]

^^^^LOL

 

[YvetteWithJoy]

I don't recall. Could it have been NappyFu?

Or, this one?


I'll try to re-watch them when I get home for the day, @YvetteWithJoy.

Thanks, lady! Someone found it and posted it. Glad to see you.