Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

MyAngelEyez~C~U
Do You Henna? I Have Heard That Henna Loosens The Curl Pattern (Was Even Reading Some Threads On This Last Night).

If You Have/Do Henna I Would Love To Hear About Your Experience.

Did It Make Your Hair Stronger? yes
Was It A Good Deep Conditioner?um, it's kinda drying, so I DC after using it.
Did It Loosen Your Curl Pattern? Naw, My curlies are still curly and my kinkies are still kinky...
If So Did Your Curl Pattern Come Back After You Stopped Henna-Ing?see above
Where Do You Buy Your Henna?
Hennasooq.com, hennaforhair.com, Ebay
Sorry For All The Questions.

Answers above....

 

[Curlybeauty]

Pretty sure i'm going to dye my hair. Do you color a relaxer, or relax color?

I always get confused..

 

[Aireen]

Pretty sure i'm going to dye my hair. Do you color a relaxer, or relax color?

I always get confused..

I get confused too... I thought it was colour a relaxer. Meaning you relax first then put the colour over it 2-3 weeks later but someone on the board confused me the other day with how she described it. Anyway, when you do it, pics please! I like when you post your hairstyles and such.

 

[Curlybeauty]

I get confused too... I thought it was colour a relaxer. Meaning you relax first then put the colour over it 2-3 weeks later but someone on the board confused me the other day with how she described it. Anyway, when you do it, pics please! I like when you post your hairstyles and such.

I think I will have to peek into the color thread for relaxed heads from a few months ago.

And you know I will

 

[SouthernStunner]

Its color a releaxer. So yes you relax first then color 2-3 weeks later.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Thanks! So when I finally color, I can't slack on my hair like I did when I was a colored natural smh

Glory be to rod sets

 

[JerriBlank]

You've read my mind, I really want McD's fries... If I go get some, I'm ordering two large. Don't judge me.

It's the only thing I eat from them,and when I crave it,I HAVE to have it! I'm sorry for that y'all!!
*Back to regularly scheduled hair RT*

 

[Myjourney2009]

Just got rid of 2 more conditioners: alter ego garlic (wont be repurchasing, too expensive) and Kenra platinum ( doesnt work well on its own and expensive)

I just combined them together with some hempseed oil and wheat protein. Delicious!!!!

Now I only have 2 or 3 more to get rid of and I will be down to my necessities.

 

[Myjourney2009]

Cant wait to wash my hair tomorrow I miss my thickness.

I am going to attempt a rollerset tomorrow (Maybe) wish me luck

 

[bajandoc86]

Dear SSKs,

F U!!!!

 

[divachyk]

@Myjourney2009 - I'm cheering for you on the rollerset.

Alright ladies, I went to Master Cuts (although previously I said it was Super Cuts...I mispoke). I got my hair trimmed and drumroll please.....I'm pleased with it. Dh went along with for moral support.

I must admit, I was about to have an anxiety attack when she whipped out her fine tooth comb but I understand that is to ensure all strands are snag free. She trimmed 1/2" although visually, it looks like I lost more than that. I'm not stressing over it though. I have a nice hemline. She encouraged trims 6-8 weeks...but of course!! NOT.

She inspected my hair and said it was nice and healthy and that she didn't see any splits. She pointed out that I have a thin section in the back which I already know (I have a slight W; not all that noticeable or bad looking). She advised against trimming the length because the area is not that bad. She suggested I just let it fill itself in.

 

[NJoy]

Kids are back in school starting Monday. :woohoo:!!!! Back to babying my hair while working from home!

 

[Myjourney2009]

@Myjourney2009 - I'm cheering for you on the rollerset.

Alright ladies, I went to Master Cuts (although previously I said it was Super Cuts...I mispoke). I got my hair trimmed and drumroll please.....I'm pleased with it. Dh went along with for moral support.

I must admit, I was about to have an anxiety attack when she whipped out her fine tooth comb but I understand that is to ensure all strands are snag free. She trimmed 1/2" although visually, it looks like I lost more than that. I'm not stressing over it though. I have a nice hemline. She encouraged trims 6-8 weeks...but of course!! NOT.

She inspected my hair and said it was nice and healthy and that she didn't see any splits. She pointed out that I have a thin section in the back which I already know (I have a slight W; not all that noticeable or bad looking). She advised against trimming the length because the area is not that bad. She suggested I just let it fill itself in.

divachyk

PHEW!!!! Glad you go that out of the way. PICS PLEASE

Girl dont step foot back in there any time soon. You might have some hairs stuck to your clothes. Take a piece and measure it this will give you an indication of what was cut, This is what I do.

 

[Honey Bee]

A shs took me from apl to sl yesterday. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm not mad cuz those were bone-straight ends, so I'm finally totally texlaxed, but still... ionno, I feel some kinda way. It looks way thicker, but my hair hasn't been this short since the last time I went natural. I don't even know how to style it at this length.

 

[Nix08]

@divachyk

PHEW!!!! Glad you go that out of the way. PICS PLEASE

Girl dont step foot back in there any time soon. You might have some hairs stuck to your clothes. Take a piece and measure it this will give you an indication of what was cut, This is what I do.

That's a really good tip.

 

[halee_J]

I really want to try that moisture drenched pre-poo, but my hair HATES aloe vera gel. I am inclined to think that it will hate the juice too

 

[Minty]

I have the worst HIH syndrome. I can't even keep my hair braided with running my fingers alone the part lines.

sad.

 

[Nix08]

Note to self keep ACV rinses to a max of twice a week, once is probably better.

 

[halee_J]

I just realized that HE color me happy doesn't contain humectants like glycerin or propylene glycol. So I can use this stuff as a leave-in year round, and before using heat

 

[fatimablush]

i wish someone would make a shampoo and conditioner that wasn't sooooooooo perfumey.

my scalp is killing me...me and my scalp go back and forth. sometimes perfumey things don't bother and sometimes (like now they do) i am in agony. ugh.

the only thing helping is vinegar rinse..but i can't do them every day...and then what else..i have to cover up with a perfumey conditioner.

 

[divachyk]

Today's trim explained (a bit long):
The verdict is in ladies, I lost a lot more hair than what I asked for. I requested 1/2" trim with the expectation that I would likely lose a little more than that just because I know how trimmers can be. I watched the lady cut me and I really didn't think she trimmed that much, granted I couldn't see the back of my head but I was watching her every step of the way, as best as possible. I looked at my hair yesterday and my hair still had a MBL look to it so it wasn't that I lost length to breakage or anything like that. My dh is so sweet, he gave me a compliment because he could see the perplexed look on my face. He said, your hair looks healthier and thicker. Right now I just don't know how I feel about it. I didn't want to lose that much but at the same time, my hair looks much better. I'm neutral right now. See for yourself.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Today's trim explained (a bit long):
The verdict is in ladies, I lost a lot more hair than what I asked for. I requested 1/2" trim with the expectation that I would likely loose a little more than that just because I know how trimmers can be. I watched the lady cut me and I really didn't think she trimmed that much, granted I couldn't see the back of my head but I was watching her every step of the way, as best as possible. I looked at my hair yesterday and my hair still had a MBL look to it so it wasn't that I lost length to breakage or anything like that. My dh is so sweet, he gave me a compliment because he could see the perplexed look on my face. He said, your hair looks healthier and thicker. Right now I just don't know how I feel about it. I didn't want to loose that much but at the same time, my hair looks much better. I'm neutral right now. See for yourself.

Yeah she did cut a lot off. You were at 12 and now you're hovering over 10?
Granted, your hair does look nice though

 

[Aireen]

Your hair looks bomb, divachyk. :lovedrool: I know you're kind of on the fence about the stylist cutting you to MBL but your hair looks so good right now, VERY thick. I think she was just trying to make the ends even and uniform. Seriously though, I could stare at your hair for hours... Your hair will thank you for this cut, I don't think it's too much and you'll probably have a lot more retention since the ends were snipped.

 

[divachyk]

Curlybeauty - thanks I want to be upset (simply because what I asked for was not done) but I can't because my hair looks so much better. Meh, it will grow back.

Myjourney2009 - I didn't have any remaining hairs stuck to my shirt for a comparison. I will consider that next time.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Your hair looks bomb, divachyk. :lovedrool: I know you're kind of on the fence about the stylist cutting you to MBL but your hair looks so good right now, VERY thick. I think she was just trying to make the ends even and uniform. Seriously though, I could stare at your hair for hours... Your hair will thank you for this cut, I don't think it's too much and you'll probably have a lot more retention since the ends were snipped.

me too. I'm still waiting on the deets as to how her hair is so durn shiny in half the pics she has.

People with bling hair make me jealous. My hair has to be one drop away from an oil slick for it to bling

 

[Aireen]

me too. I'm still waiting on the deets as to how her hair is so durn shiny in half the pics she has.

People with bling hair make me jealous. My hair has to be one drop away from an oil slick for it to bling

Everyone has a hair attribute that we're jealous of. You have one too, your hair looks thick! Lemme tell you something though since you're thinking of colouring, take GOOD care of your hair because it can look dull and dry with colour. I did the semi permanent and I miss the shine I used to have...

 

[halee_J]

divachyk, while that is definitely more than 1/2" it's a great trim. You probably won't have to trim again until sometime next year if you keep on your bunning reggie Your ends look super thick and full now. It is absolutely gorgeous. Lush

 

[Curlybeauty]

Everyone has a hair attribute that we're jealous of. You have one too, your hair looks thick! Lemme tell you something though since you're thinking of colouring, take GOOD care of your hair because it can look dull and dry with colour. I did the semi permanent and I miss the shine I used to have...

I think that I will be using a clear rinse after my color to "seal" it in.

I think I will get a touch up by the end of this month, and color but the end of september

I'm doing my research

 

[divachyk]

Thank you ladies! You all are the bestest I feel much better now and I'm pleased with my cut. Honestly though, my hair hasn't been cut in over a year so I guess I was due. My dh inquired on what did you all have to say. He's now secretly smiling on the inside because he already told me it looked good. Plus, he knows, if mama ain't happy, he won't be happy.

@Curlybeauty - I guess I'm just blessed to have hair bling. I don't use ceramides and/or seal my hair routinely or anything like that. I guess it's just natural shine. I will say that Supergirl's Nourish oil should give you some bling. I've used it and thought it magnified my regular bling without it being oily. Prior to her product, I would stand by evco being my go to for magnified bling. Hemp is a good one also but I thought evco worked better for me. I agree with @Aireen, your hair looks thick!

@Aireen, how is your hair since the color?

 

[cutenss]

divachyk you hair looks FABULOUS