Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

VictoriousBrownFlower said:
lol... how is it fun????? thats a confusing statement....
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Great question. I think I may just ask that next time someone ask cause idk what they even mean by that. I work for 99% of white people to give some context.

vevster said:
Why do they have to say ANYTHING.?
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Bingo! Every time I switch my hair up (which has been more often this summer), one of them just has the urge to say something. My hair was in my regular wng but I took the braids I had out over the weekend so them it's a drastic change and they just gotta say something. Each and every time. A-noying.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
Great question. I think I may just ask that next time someone ask cause idk what they even mean by that. I work for 99% of white people to give some context.



Bingo! Every time I switch my hair up (which has been more often this summer), one of them just has the urge to say something. My hair was in my regular wng but I took the braids I had out over the weekend so them it's a drastic change and they just gotta say something. Each and every time. A-noying.
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I used to get this. Every little change. I would brush it off but it kind of started to annoy me that these folks were always clocking something as if the other women at work never changed their hairstyles for them to comment on smh.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
Great question. I think I may just ask that next time someone ask cause idk what they even mean by that. I work for 99% of white people to give some context.



Bingo! Every time I switch my hair up (which has been more often this summer), one of them just has the urge to say something. My hair was in my regular wng but I took the braids I had out over the weekend so them it's a drastic change and they just gotta say something. Each and every time. A-noying.
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Oh, I KNOW you weren't talking about people of color. To me FUN is too close to funny.
 
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GGsKin said:
I used to get this. Every little change. I would brush it off but it kind of started to annoy me that these folks were always clocking something as if the other women at work never changed their hairstyles for them to comment on smh.
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That's the thing. There's 5, maybe 6 black women at my job (that don't work in the warehouse - there's far more there. Don't get me started on that). 2 of us are in the IT department. So we are surrounded by a bunch of white women who outside of cut here and there and a dye job on the rare occasion don't do dilly to their hair.

It does feel like they are clocking something doesn't it? When I put my faux locs in my coworker was like "oh you did your hair!". I always do my hair dude. Wth are you talking about?
 
Since I have been committed to DCing once a week for the last couple months, my hair is def coming back to life!! Even my mom noticed that. I noticed the biggest improvement in my crown, that section had the most breakage, and I noticed it is growing in nicely and it's not as rough and broken anymore. I wish I took pictures to track progress of that section isolated, I may have to start doing that. Some pieces are still limp and not as bouncy or as healthy like the hair growing from my roots (it's expected), but I am not mad at all at the results.

I feel like consistent DCing is like eating healthy, I start to notice that my skin glows more, and my energy is better, but these kinda of results come in gradually and slowly. I have to keep that in mind, and stay on top of my DC game.
 
I’ve had this beanie on my head for a whole week now. New semester started, and I just got excited for all my classes and continuing the new material from last years classes.

My job finally respected my wishes and put me on weekends only since I’m nearing graduation in maybe another year and a half. Which means more school work load.

I thought my scalp was going to be toast considering how it’s still hot outside and I’m sweating under my beanie. But surprisingly my scalp has been just fine. And it’s legit been a whole week with it braided in English braids and up in my hat. I’m starting to think a lot of the irritants my scalp seems to be having an issue with could also be a factor of the environment and the weather. Me wearing this hat is completely protecting it along with this scalp treatment I’ve come up with recently. My sweat doesn’t seem to be bothering my scalp. I suppose since I drink enough water, and try to occasionally preen the sebum down towards my ears.
 
PlanetCybertron said:
I’ve had this beanie on my head for a whole week now. New semester started, and I just got excited for all my classes and continuing the new material from last years classes.

My job finally respected my wishes and put me on weekends only since I’m nearing graduation in maybe another year and a half. Which means more school work load.

I thought my scalp was going to be toast considering how it’s still hot outside and I’m sweating under my beanie. But surprisingly my scalp has been just fine. And it’s legit been a whole week with it braided in English braids and up in my hat. I’m starting to think a lot of the irritants my scalp seems to be having an issue with could also be a factor of the environment and the weather. Me wearing this hat is completely protecting it along with this scalp treatment I’ve come up with recently. My sweat doesn’t seem to be bothering my scalp. I suppose since I drink enough water, and try to occasionally preen the sebum down towards my ears.
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does it itch and become inflamed?
 
VictoriousBrownFlower said:
does it itch and become inflamed?
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Yes that’s usually what happens.

The few doctors I have spoken with and we both suggested it could be bacterial growth just from having bacteria on our heads, and it could be just overgrowth. I know with humidity it just exacerbates issues like this with all the moisture and warmth.

I haven’t had luck with various products and oils just because they can kind of feed the scalp issues. I did post a recent mixture that I made that’s been working to combat the issues.

But it definitely does itch and gets red. It doesn’t flake or show symptoms of fungal infections, or dermatitis though. So I’m thankful for that. Washing with shampoo is the only true thing that helps since it’s completely removing everything.
 
PlanetCybertron said:
Yes that’s usually what happens.

The few doctors I have spoken with and we both suggested it could be bacterial growth just from having bacteria on our heads, and it could be just overgrowth. I know with humidity it just exacerbates issues like this with all the moisture and warmth.

I haven’t had luck with various products and oils just because they can kind of feed the scalp issues. I did post a recent mixture that I made that’s been working to combat the issues.

But it definitely does itch and gets red. It doesn’t flake or show symptoms of fungal infections, or dermatitis though. So I’m thankful for that. Washing with shampoo is the only true thing that helps since it’s completely removing everything.
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oh ok.... i was wondering if it was eczema. mine does that. it gets red inflamed itchy and has little rough bumps.
 
VictoriousBrownFlower said:
oh ok.... i was wondering if it was eczema. mine does that. it gets red inflamed itchy and has little rough bumps.
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I used to have eczema on my skin when I was elementary and middle school. Since then it has subsided for a while as well as now. I think as I got older my immune responses have since then strengthened quite a bit.

Only reason I first ruled out eczema is because my scalp wasn’t showing typical signs of a breakout. Usually a breakout for me means really cracked skin and plasma/kind of oozing clear sticky secretions (sorry for that vivid description.)

I too thought I was first having another eczema breakout but in a completely different spot, but my scalp skin remains in tact with no cracking or scaling.
 
my eczema use to be very severe on my underarms so i know what u mean but now its just dry and itchy. maybe ur immune system got stronger so the symptoms arent as severe. i think the oatmeal rinse could really be helping plus not washing so much. it could be really dry. sweat is sterile so i really dont think thats the prob. plus its been really hot and ur wearing a hat out so sweat should still accumulate but obviously its not causing an issue. maybe the heat from the hat is like a sauna causing the sebum to steam into the scalp. just guessing though
 
ClassyJSP said:
My hair really liked the Garnier Fructis sleek and shine line paired with the sleek shot to make blow drying easier.
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Garnier comes thru with many of their products! The sleek and shine leave in is an amazing leave in considering the cost. I used it last time I blow out my hair paired with BTZ heat protectant, my hair was butter soft for days. They are knocking so many higher end brands with their quality for sure. The Whole blends lines have many hidden gems as well.
 
VictoriousBrownFlower said:
my eczema use to be very severe on my underarms so i know what u mean but now its just dry and itchy. maybe ur immune system got stronger so the symptoms arent as severe. i think the oatmeal rinse could really be helping plus not washing so much. it could be really dry. sweat is sterile so i really dont think thats the prob. plus its been really hot and ur wearing a hat out so sweat should still accumulate but obviously its not causing an issue. maybe the heat from the hat is like a sauna causing the sebum to steam into the scalp. just guessing though
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That’s really good info to know about sweat. It’s nice to know it has some anti-bacterial properties.

I think maybe just the salt deposits add to that itchy feeling sometimes.

And that could be another reason with me wearing a hat, granted my scalp is rarely dry, but I don’t think it’s hurting it to be moisturized in a good way for longer periods of time.
 
waff said:
Garnier comes thru with many of their products! The sleek and shine leave in is an amazing leave in considering the cost. I used it last time I blow out my hair paired with BTZ heat protectant, my hair was butter soft for days. They are knocking so many higher end brands with their quality for sure. The Whole blends lines have many hidden gems as well.
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You know I looked right at their leave in and their de-tangler I think I may go back to target and get both. I don't know how many weeks post relaxer I am but their sleek shot that you mix with the shampoo made blow drying a breeze.
 
There is no Type 4C on the andre walker typing chart ( original)

There are alot of Type 4 claiming "4C" with a clear curl pattern.


I go with the Andre Walker method for my curls because the curl size is on point. My texture and porosity is not dependent on my curl size.

Theres this notion that 4c's cant wash and go. Umm anyone can washango , just the hair isnt going to look like a different curl size is all.

I wish we can get away from this "4C" hair type tied along with it cant do this and cant do that.
 
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shawnyblazes said:
There is no Type 4C on the andre walker typing chart ( original)

There are alot of Type 4 claiming "4C" with a clear curl pattern.


I go with the Andre Walker method for my curls because the curl size is on point. My texture and porosity is not dependent on my curl size.

Theres this notion that 4c's cant wash and go. Umm anyone can washango , just the hair isnt going to look like a different curl size is all.

I wish we can get away from this "4C" hair type tied along with it cant do this and cant do that.
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I don't have 4c hair but I noticed it's always someone with a different curl pattern sharing this sentiment. If someone with 4c hair is telling us the reason why they feel certain styles and techniques don't work for them, I think we should listen. Sure they can wash n go but I can see why it's not the best option for them after the twa stage. There is a reason why most of the people I see with longer 4b/4c usually wear stretched styles or long term protective styles. Every hair type has limitations. Someone with silky 3a hair might have issues trying to wear mini braids or twists for 3 weeks. I know Andre's system doesn't include 4c(or 3c hair but no one debates it's existence). 4c hair is real and it's different from 4b hair. People seem to think that 4c hair is just dry 4b hair and I don't agree.
 
MilkChocolateOne said:
I don't have 4c hair but I noticed it's always someone with a different curl pattern sharing this sentiment. If someone with 4c hair is telling us the reason why they feel certain styles and techniques don't work for them, I think we should listen. Sure they can wash n go but I can see why it's not the best option for them after the twa stage. There is a reason why most of the people I see with longer 4b/4c usually wear stretched styles or long term protective styles. Every hair type has limitations. Someone with silky 3a hair might have issues trying to wear mini braids or twists for 3 weeks. I know Andre's system doesn't include 4c(or 3c hair but no one debates it's existence). 4c hair is real and it's different from 4b hair. People seem to think that 4c hair is just dry 4b hair and I don't agree.
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I’m not saying a wash and go doesn’t work for them, their goals or lifestyle. I’m saying there’s an “air” of they can’t or shouldn’t.

I’m also saying in a round about way that I use the typing system for size not whether there are curls or not.

And this isn’t a response that’s meant to be snarky.

Autocorrect is the bane.
 
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