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Anyone else ever get scared to take down their hair after a week of mild neglect? I feel like she is about to curse me out, which I deserve to be honest lol.

I really wish I got into weaves when I was relaxed, such a missed opportunity lol now I crave a good straight hair sew-in with some bomb leave out but I don't want to risk the damage.
 
sunflora said:
Speaking of challenges, there was a CurlyProverbs challenge, I'd be more interested in an Indian Oil/Massage challenge. I hate doing herbal mixes because they're so freaking messy, but oils are so much easier. I've never hosted a challenge before. Hmm.
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@sunflora I'm currently doing the curlyproverbs rice water challenge so far so good..It’s working out for me..I like challenges it keeps me accountable


Happy Hair Growing!
 
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Bad&Bougee said:
I really want tree /invisible braids but they look like they a challenge to maintain. Has any of you ever had them? If so, advice?
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I had tree braids a couple of times. If I remember correctly maintaining was fine. On take down I think I cut all the hair out since my real hair was just in cornrows going back and then took out those out and was done.
 
LHCF is a very special place.

I had a few interactions recently IRL where people wanted to talk about “hair care” but I realized that few people actually want to talk about it from a science based perspective. Peoples’ eyes glaze over before I even get to mention interesting findings in published research, sources like green beauty and natural haven bloom or the anectdotal things that you ladies have found.

Even though I am benefiting from my knowledge it’s hard seeing people struggling with their hair but not being able to share what I know or my experiences IRL.
 
Lita said:
@sunflora I'm currently doing the curlyproverbs rice water challenge so far so good..It’s working out for me..I like challenges it keeps me accountable


Happy Hair Growing!
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I’m doing the rice water challenge too! But I’m failing, I only used rice water twice. I’ve been traveling then my hair felt “off” so I needed a couple weeks of a protein free moisture routine to balance it.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
I had tree braids a couple of times. If I remember correctly maintaining was fine. On take down I think I cut all the hair out since my real hair was just in cornrows going back and then took out those out and was done.
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That's an interesting take. I never thought about having them installed that way. My braider installs them like micros. Sorta. I had decided against them but might check out a YouTube video with a "crochet" type install. Thank you.
 
Why can’t a compliment just be a compliment???? Two recent interactions and unfortunately they are not isolated incidents.


Stranger: You hair is so beautiful.
Me: Thank you!
Stranger: It is so fancy looking.
Me: A smile and another thank you.
Stranger: Is that a piece, like a weave.
Me: No ma’am ...all my hair.
Stranger: Oh...because last time I was speaking to someone with “black hair” it was a weave.
Me: NOPE all my hair ...have a nice evening.



Work Associate: I love you hair
Me: Thank you!
Work Associate: I would love to wear my hair like that, but aren’t you afraid it will fall off?
Me: Fall off? No.....it may fall to the side but it definitely will not fall off.
Work Associate: Oh ....(with a confused look) that’s your hair???
Me: Yes ma’am.
Work Associate: All of it
Me: Yes ma’am


This is why I have not worn my hair straightened to work in over 4 years. I usually straighten once maybe twice a year and I will wear it out on the weekend and wrap my hair and wear a scarf to work everyday until my next wash day.
 
Beachy said:
Why can’t a compliment just be a compliment???? Two recent interactions and unfortunately they are not isolated incidents.


Stranger: You hair is so beautiful.
Me: Thank you!
Stranger: It is so fancy looking.
Me: A smile and another thank you.
Stranger: Is that a piece, like a weave.
Me: No ma’am ...all my hair.
Stranger: Oh...because last time I was speaking to someone with “black hair” it was a weave.
Me: NOPE all my hair ...have a nice evening.



Work Associate: I love you hair
Me: Thank you!
Work Associate: I would love to wear my hair like that, but aren’t you afraid it will fall off?
Me: Fall off? No.....it may fall to the side but it definitely will not fall off.
Work Associate: Oh ....(with a confused look) that’s your hair???
Me: Yes ma’am.
Work Associate: All of it
Me: Yes ma’am


This is why I have not worn my hair straightened to work in over 4 years. I usually straighten once maybe twice a year and I will wear it out on the weekend and wrap my hair and wear a scarf to work everyday until my next wash day.
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I had a work associate tell me my washngo was a twist out and that I was lying. I was highly offended and SHE was natural. @Beachy

As sad as it is I don't tell people my background because then I get, oh That's why your hair is like that. My new job I work with 96% men and do not get those comments anymore. I may get every now and again, what hairstyle is that and that's about it
 
shawnyblazes said:
I had a work associate tell me my washngo was a twist out and that I was lying. I was highly offended and SHE was natural. @Beachy


As sad as it is I don't tell people my background because then I get, oh That's why your hair is like that. My new job I work with 96% men and do not get those comments anymore. I may get every now and again, what hairstyle is that and that's about it
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@shawnyblazes
I like to give people compliments and I don’t feel the need to ask a question with a compliment. If something is pleasing to the eye why not just say something nice to someone, you never know it could just make their day.

And truth be told what if my bun was a hair piece or your wash n go was a twist out does it REALLY mater??

A workplace with 96% men definitely lessens the hair issues, consider yourself lucky.
 
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Just now realized I’ve been using CeraVe lotion as a leave in. I put a little in an empty sample container of ORS edge control, but I also have another serum/cream mix in an identical empty sample container so I’ve been using lotion for about 3 days.


What’s funny is that the lotion actually does a very decent job at moisturizing. I kept wondering why my moisturizer didn’t have its usual slip. Lol.
 
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