Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

I’m getting pulled into these Pattern beauty reviews. The intensive condish sounds great and the leave in is iffy.
Also randomly looking at devacurl conditioners. Whyyy? I’ve ignored them my entire natural journey.

also wondering if I really want to stick with natural products. I kind of miss my days of using organix products(now ogx) and other silicone type products. My wallet misses those days too. Aubrey Organics used to stay in my routine as well.


Why did I stop ogx? Beyond the switch to natural everything, they had to rebrand. But I don’t think it ever hurt my hair? I used to rack up through cvs or rite aid. Like 4-6 bottles under $20 with sales and coupons.
 
Hairties said:
I’m getting pulled into these Pattern beauty reviews. The intensive condish sounds great and the leave in is iffy.
Also randomly looking at devacurl conditioners. Whyyy? I’ve ignored them my entire natural journey.

also wondering if I really want to stick with natural products. I kind of miss my days of using organix products(now ogx) and other silicone type products. My wallet misses those days too. Aubrey Organics used to stay in my routine as well.


Why did I stop ogx? Beyond the switch to natural everything, they had to rebrand. But I don’t think it ever hurt my hair? I used to rack up through cvs or rite aid. Like 4-6 bottles under $20 with sales and coupons.
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Will on a Whim’s review on Pattern Beauty was hilarious. I’m a big believer in sticking to what works for you. To Hades with anyone else’s opinion.
 
blazingbeauty said:
Can you get heat damage from a hot head cap?!? I like this thing too much for it to do me like this :cry3:. I’m noticing breakage in my crown but I’m retaining length everywhere else. Things are looking suspiciously looser in certain areas though...
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Do you mean a heated conditioning cap like this?

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If so, I have used this cap since 2009. I don't prefer to DC without it. I haven't had that experience. What do you use underneath it? For instance, I use a cheap plastic cap or grocery bags, then a thicker vinyl shower cap and then cover it all with a cotton bandanna/scarf. LOL

Can you think of any other culprit? Frequent puffs? Not enough protein there or too much? Scarf/bonnet friction? Hormonal or stress changes?

As I've seen on the hair boards, for a lot of us, sometimes our crown (and nape and edges, lol) requires its own separate regi. My texture is different in my crown. It needs more moisture and less protein than the rest of my head so I'm careful of that when applying product. Hope I'm making sense!
 
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MzSwift said:
Do you mean a heated conditioning cap like this?

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If so, I have used this cap since 2009. I don't prefer to DC without it. I haven't had that experience. What do you use underneath it? For instance, I use a cheap plastic cap or grocery bags, then a thicker vinyl shower cap and then cover it all with a cotton bandanna/scarf. LOL

Can you think of any other culprit? Frequent puffs? Not enough protein there or too much? Scarf/bonnet friction? Hormonal or stress changes?

As I've seen on the hair boards, for a lot of us, sometimes our crown (and nape and edges, lol) requires its own separate regi. My texture is different in my crown. It needs more moisture and less protein than the rest of my head so I'm careful of that when applying product. Hope I'm making sense!
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I use something like this and have really enjoyed the benefits. One thing I don’t do that you do, is completely protect my hair underneath. Ive just been putting a plastic cap on underneath and sometimes duckbill clips to keep it off my crown if it’s a little too warm (and I stopped doing this after while). When you put multiple layers between the cap and your hair, do you find your hair still gets warm enough? I think I will start doing this.

I’m going to go back over other things I’ve (not) been doing - most likely not enough protein - like you suggest. It’s so weird bc my hair’s getting longer but the crowns getting shorter :drunk:

Thank you for the tips!
 
I used JOICO KPak products today for my wash and condition session. OMG! It usually takes me a good 45 minutes in the shower going section by section washing, rinsing and then putting conditioner in (and that's AFTER I've already untwisted, oiled and pre-sectioned my hair). Nope. The moment that shampoo hit my hair I was able to run my fingers right through my hair and it was smooth sailing. I was in-and- out in less than 25 minutes (some items needed to sit for 5 minutes). I was able to put my leave-in conditioner and shea butter, put my hair in big twists to dry and move on with my day with no further detangling, combing, etc. So far, so good.
 
If my hair was like my grandma’s I probably would have stayed natural longer :lachen:It took me no time at all to do her hair. Y’all know how much I like to be lazy lol. I used no rinse shampoo and conditioner since it’s pretty nippy in the house and she just didn’t feel like wetting her hair. I first detangled her hair with a Shea moisture detangler before I even “washed and conditioned” it. I then used TGIN Green Tea moisturizer (Chris-Tia, I’m begging please never reformulate. I might start a riot) and Blue Magic Castor Oil to seal. Then I single braided/plaited in 5 braids and twisted the ends. That’s it. She is the lowest maintenance natural I have ever seen :laugh: She doesn’t prepoo, deep condition, or trim her ends. Nathan. She barely washes her hair once every month or two. If I had to compare her hair to someone, it would probably be Chicoro. I could have sworn she was a type 4 when I was younger, but she’s solidly a type 3 now.
 
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blazingbeauty said:
hotheads-peacock-inside__62540.1553047159.1000.1000.jpg

I use something like this and have really enjoyed the benefits. One thing I don’t do that you do, is completely protect my hair underneath. Ive just been putting a plastic cap on underneath and sometimes duckbill clips to keep it off my crown if it’s a little too warm (and I stopped doing this after while). When you put multiple layers between the cap and your hair, do you find your hair still gets warm enough? I think I will start doing this.

I’m going to go back over other things I’ve (not) been doing - most likely not enough protein - like you suggest. It’s so weird bc my hair’s getting longer but the crowns getting shorter :drunk:

Thank you for the tips!
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That's a cool cap! What type of heating mechanism does it have?

Yes, my hair gets toasty even with the layers. When I first got it, I used to only use a plastic cap. But the heat would burn my ears so I figured it probably was doing to same to my hair. It was even hot on the lowest setting. So now with all of the layers, I turn it up to the highest setting for 20 mins and then turn it down if I keep it on longer than that. My hair benefits from conditioning with the warming effect of the indirect heat.

Crazy that I didn't realize before this HHJ how much I used my heated styling appliances on way too high settings. Blow drying, curlers, flat iron and hard/bonnet hair dryers were always set on the highest setting. SMH.
 
ItsMeLilLucky said:
If my hair was like my grandma’s I probably would have stayed natural longer :lachen:It took me no time at all to do her hair. Y’all know how much I like to be lazy lol. I used no rinse shampoo and conditioner since it’s pretty nippy in the house and she just didn’t feel like wetting her hair. I first detangled her hair with a Shea moisture detangler before I even “washed and conditioned” it. I then used TGIN Green Tea moisturizer (Chris-Tia, I’m begging please never reformulate. I might start a riot) and Blue Magic Castor Oil to seal. Then I single braided/plaited in 5 braids and twisted the ends. That’s it. She is the lowest maintenance natural I have ever seen :laugh: She doesn’t prepoo, deep condition, or trim her ends. Nathan. She barely washes her hair once every month or two. If I had to compare her hair to someone, it would probably be Chicoro. I could have sworn she was a type 4 when I was younger, but she’s solidly a type 3 now.
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I will be right there with you; blocking roads and burning tyres.
 
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