Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[ClassyJSP]

The braids my mother put in for me yesterday were entirely too tight. The back of my neck was red with white bumps. I took them out tonight and washed/conditioned my hair.

My hair seems a little thin (maybe I’m looking at my hair too hard) but I plan on doing a protein treatment on Thursday.

Hopefully this doesn’t lead to another set back

 

[FadingDelilah]

Good question.

@FadingDelilah

I like to use 1 part glycerin to 2 parts water. But I don't mind a little greasiness. If that feels like too much for you than use 3 or 4 parts water. You can dilute it or add more glycerin to your liking.

 

[GGsKin]

@Coilystep. I hope you are enjoying yourself.

 

[GettingKinky]

I like to use 1 part glycerin to 2 parts water. But I don't mind a little greasiness. If that feels like too much for you than use 3 or 4 parts water. You can dilute it or add more glycerin to your liking.

Thanks. I’m not a big fan of greasy so maybe I’ll start with 3:1. But my biggest concern is that I don’t want it to be sticky. Also I live in a place with low humidity so I’m not sure it will work well. I’ll make a really small batch.

 

[FadingDelilah]

Thanks. I’m not a big fan of greasy so maybe I’ll start with 3:1. But my biggest concern is that I don’t want it to be sticky. Also I live in a place with low humidity so I’m not sure it will work well. I’ll make a really small batch.

I find it works well no matter the humidity because the steam in the shower plumps it up everyday. I be like "ooh my hair is even softer now," lol. And the moisture lasts even when its dry out.

 

[Saludable84]

I’m interested in making my own curl activtor mix. I’m not sure it will work for me since I live in a low humidity area. What’s a good ratio of water to glycerin to start out with?

Totally missed this. I normally do percentages but ratio is fine. I’d recommend 40:60 glycerin:water. It shouldn’t be a heavy mixture (ime, it’s light). If it’s too light, move up to 50:50. I use 60:30 and it adds weight, but it perfectly fine for me.

I also fine glycerin to be “tacky” not greasy, but it depends on the ratio. Once it settles and dries, you shouldn’t have that feeling anymore.

 

[NatrulyMe]

Looks Like my wash n go isn't going to last a week with this Summer humid weather in N.C.

Guess I will rock it for one more day?

 

[sunflora]

Gosh darn!!

I ran out of my old ecostyler. The new one with the flip cap has a different formula. I had that with me down by the beach when I was on travel and my hair was a MESS. I liked like literal garbage all weekend and just wanted to crawl into a hole.

I stopped using gorilla snot because the citric acid would drip from my hair onto my skin and give me a rash. I tried it again on hair that wasn't soaking and it was alright, but I'm not totally sold on it. I hate searching for new products.

 

[sunflora]

I realllly don't wanna go into braids for my cruise. I know I should, but I don't want to. I think I might straighten it, but that means not getting in the water, and that just ain't right!

But I HATE not being able to touch my hair, wet my scalp, etc, etc. It might be one of those last minute decisions, like a coin flip type, and no matter what I do I'll still regret it because I'm indecisive af lol.

 

[Nightingale]

I realllly don't wanna go into braids for my cruise. I know I should, but I don't want to. I think I might straighten it, but that means not getting in the water, and that just ain't right!

But I HATE not being able to touch my hair, wet my scalp, etc, etc. It might be one of those last minute decisions, like a coin flip type, and no matter what I do I'll still regret it because I'm indecisive af lol.

On my last cruise, I rinsed my hair as needed and wore buns, low ponytails, or a single braid during the day and casual nights. For formal nights, I wore a cute, straight wig.

 

[Lissa0821]

I did my first wash day and air drying of my hair in a long time. Combined with a good trim, my hair thickness has returned. Loving my hair again. I plan to stay on consistent with no heat until my next trim in January 2019.

 

[Coilystep]

@Coilystep. I hope you are enjoying yourself.

Thanks I did

 

[GettingKinky]

My hair is always in a bun and I have such a hard time keeping the edges slicked down. Why did I spend all this time transitioning just to hide my hair??

If only I didn’t exercise I would be a straight hair natural.

 

[Sharpened]

I use seaweed as a shampoo now mostly

You got a kind of seaweed or technique to share?

 

[Cattypus1]

I realllly don't wanna go into braids for my cruise. I know I should, but I don't want to. I think I might straighten it, but that means not getting in the water, and that just ain't right!

But I HATE not being able to touch my hair, wet my scalp, etc, etc. It might be one of those last minute decisions, like a coin flip type, and no matter what I do I'll still regret it because I'm indecisive af lol.

I am so with you @sunflora. I am headed to Jamaica soon and have been doing crochets for my vacations since going natural. I just made the decision to not do crochets because I hate the takedown and I hate having my hair braided tightly. I hate not having free access to my hair and scalp. I’ve learned to do a decent WNG and I’m going with that. Go on vacation and have fun!

 

[Bun Mistress]

You got a kind of seaweed or technique to share?

Sure, I use a seaweed powder or a dried seaweed. The dried seaweed is funori you put about a tablespoon in a cup of water bring it to a boil then take it off the heat and let it sit for at least an hour but it keeps for 2 days in the frigde. The Powderis kombu and funori and you take about a 4th of a teaspoon and about a 1/4 of a cup of boiling hot water let ir still for an hour.

Either method let this sit on you hair and scalp for at least 20 minutes or as long as you want. Then Rinse. The dried seaweed is perferred even thoug it takes long because there is no powder to worry aboutl. But the powder is really fine and I haven't had too big od a problem rinsing.

 

[Sharpened]

Sure, I use a seaweed powder or a dried seaweed. The dried seaweed is funori you put about a tablespoon in a cup of water bring it to a boil then take it off the heat and let it sit for at least an hour but it keeps for 2 days in the frigde. The Powderis kombu and funori and you take about a 4th of a teaspoon and about a 1/4 of a cup of boiling hot water let ir still for an hour.

Either method let this sit on you hair and scalp for at least 20 minutes or as long as you want. Then Rinse. The dried seaweed is perferred even thoug it takes long because there is no powder to worry aboutl. But the powder is really fine and I haven't had too big od a problem rinsing.

Thank you! I am curious as to how it compares to colloidal oatmeal as far as slip, cleansing, and leaving protein deposits behind. *taking notes*

 

[Bun Mistress]

sorry I have never used Oatmeal. I think it cleanse well enough (for me) it doesn't strip your hair. It is supposed to stimulate hair grown but I am not going to talk about that because I refuse to start a bandwaggon.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I brought all the things downstairs that I needed in order to detangle. It sat there for 3 hours while I watched TV and stared at the fish tank. Now I'm ready for bed. I accomplished nothing.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Funny, yesterday I was in the WaWa checkout line and the woman in front of me had a ball of big nappy hair with her work uniform on. I was also just getting off work and my hair was also a big nappy ball. I look over to my right, through the store's glass window and another black woman is getting out her car with two nappy puffs on each side. All three of use with a halo of fluff, with no slick edges in sight. (None of our heads were "done") I said to myself "black girls aint ashamed to be nappy No mo hayyyyy" I loved it. The woman in front of me then looks back as soon as I start to speak to the cashier. She took a double take at my head and inside I'm like . Girl I was already looking at yours from behind so don't stunt.

 

[LovelyRo]

Tea rinsing has decreased my hair fall dramatically!

I used fenugreek, Amla and nettle for my last rinse.

 

[MzSwift]

I realllly don't wanna go into braids for my cruise. I know I should, but I don't want to. I think I might straighten it, but that means not getting in the water, and that just ain't right!

But I HATE not being able to touch my hair, wet my scalp, etc, etc. It might be one of those last minute decisions, like a coin flip type, and no matter what I do I'll still regret it because I'm indecisive af lol.

Could you do mini twists or mini braids? They’re so versatile. You can rinse them daily, bun or ponytail them, wear them in a WNG, and swim in them. They are also a good get up and go hairstyle. GL to you and I hope you have a great time!!

 

[sunflora]

Could you do mini twists or mini braids? They’re so versatile. You can rinse them daily, bun or ponytail them, wear them in a WNG, and swim in them. They are also a good get up and go hairstyle. GL to you and I hope you have a great time!!

These both sound like a good idea. My hair is a bit short so I have no idea how they would look, but it's worth a shot. I'll put some though into it, I still have a little bit of time.

 

[sunflora]

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I don't think this is henna's work. I dyed my hair early in spring and used a permanent dye with peroxide and ammonia. Only my roots are black now, even with henna they haven't turned this color. I've done some reading and those dyes lift before depositing. It appears that now that the black has worn out, the lifted hair had been this rusty color. I ordered some Bigen, as it doesn't lift at all to use this weekend. Hopefully it lasts a good amount of time... we will see!

(added a clearer pic)

 

[Sharpened]

I am in a weird mood. I want to show off my banging wash & go today. It still has movement even though it is completely dry. I haven't had this feeling since I last straightened my hair when I wore a curl back in the 90s.

 

[sunflora]

The oriental black turned out gorgeous blue black. I put it on my eyebrows too, but only for 10 minutes. Super happy with the results, though I'm sure it won't last long. I'll get them waxed tomorrow. Gonna DC and then see if I can get a good pic of how the color turned out.

 

[Bun Mistress]

I tried my first wig today. I didn't pluck enough and I want a severe thinning out and hair cut but. But. I can't even with hte styling right now. I went from never weave to thinking about to playing with it to wig up the mess.

 

[Ayesha81]

I love my hair!!! I washed with redken cleansing cream and conditioned with biolage conditioning balm with a plastic cap for about an hour....now my hair is so light soft and bouncy!!! My hair was in desperate need of clarifying it was greasy flat limp and redken cleansing cream brought it back to life it was not drying at all.

 

[sunflora]

I missed a significant chunk on the inside of my hair when dying. It looks all dusty. Ah well, better luck in 6 months.

 

[I Am So Blessed]

I've been putting off detangling...oh gosh *rubs eyes*. My hair is so clumped together. My hair shrinks each day I don't comb it. My roots are compact . I will comb it tomorrow. I cooked dinner (fried chicken, potatoe salad, hush puppies and collared greens) so I did accomplish something today. I had my robe and my night scarf on all day. I look so busted but oh well..Its Satuday.