Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Sarabellam]

I did a henna gloss for the first time in ~1 year. I only had ~90 mins to let the henna sit in my hair. I still had decent color deposit. My grey strands changed to a light orange brown color that is close to my skin tone. I don’t hate it and it fit into my schedule.

Mix:
Nupur henna
Bringhraj
Leftover conditioners (Giovanni direct leave in and as I am cowash)
A splash of green tea (for fun)

Cowashed with remaining as I am cowash
DC with GVP it’s a 10 Deep conditioner

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I wish there was something like Latisse for hair.

Minoxidil?

 

[LavenderMint]

What is the strongest drain clog stuff you’ve ever tried? Because this wash day taught me I need to do that waaaay more often.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

What is the strongest drain clog stuff you’ve ever tried? Because this wash day taught me I need to do that waaaay more often.

I heard CLR is pretty good. I just use ACV and baking soda.

 

[shasha8685]

I wonder if I usually use leave in's that are a tad bit too heavy for my hair. This wash day, I used SSI Moisture Mist and my stylers just melted into my hair. Usually, my stylers have a tendency to sit on my hair.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I really don’t like that my hair grows in layers sometimes. It looks really dumb now that it’s growing in lol.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Where are we buying our bonnets nowadays? I would really prefer a flat brim. I have some cheaper ones but I want a better quality one.

 

[Colocha]

Where are we buying our bonnets nowadays? I would really prefer a flat brim. I have some cheaper ones but I want a better quality one.

I got mine from Beautifully Biracial on Etsy, over sized with a drawstring and Ankara print. I also got some satin lined scrub caps from Etsy that tie down flat. I wear them to work but they could double as bonnets that lay your edges.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I got mine from Beautifully Biracial on Etsy, over sized with a drawstring and Ankara print. I also got some satin lined scrub caps from Etsy that tie down flat. I wear them to work but they could double as bonnets that lay your edges.

Ooh, thanks for the tip about the satin lined scrub caps! They’re exactly what I was looking for.

 

[Mapleoats]

Ugh I need a trim so bad. I’m pretty sure the breakage I’m seeing is due to increased force needed to detangle. I’m getting so much more knots as well.

I have a silk press appointment a little over a month from now but I’m still going to trim after my next wash. I need to stop this breakage and I’m like 50% sure my appointment might get cancelled due to a lock down. Cases are rising quickly in my area

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I just discovered a bald spot and I have no idea how long it’s been there

 

[toaster]

I just discovered a bald spot and I have no idea how long it’s been there

Get to a dermatologist ASAP! My dermatologist recommends cortisone shots to help stop any scalp inflammation and save any hair follicles in the area.

Are you using any high tension styles? Do you feel any soreness in the area?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Get to a dermatologist ASAP! My dermatologist recommends cortisone shots to help stop any scalp inflammation and save any hair follicles in the area.

Are you using any high tension styles? Do you feel any soreness in the area?

After I took the braids out my hair has just been loose with a scarf or my pretied headwrap on top. I only feel soreness because I kept rubbing in that area. I thought it was my hair parted funny, but no it’s a bald spot lol. My next step is to find a good dermatologist.

 

[toaster]

After I took the braids out my hair has just been loose with a scarf or my pretied headwrap on top. I only feel soreness because I kept rubbing in that area. I thought it was my hair parted funny, but no it’s a bald spot lol. My next step is to find a good dermatologist.

You probably spotted it early. I would give braids and any tension styles a break for now and focus on easing the inflammation.

 

[ChemistryGirl]

After I took the braids out my hair has just been loose with a scarf or my pretied headwrap on top. I only feel soreness because I kept rubbing in that area. I thought it was my hair parted funny, but no it’s a bald spot lol. My next step is to find a good dermatologist.

@ItsMeLilLucky
Check out this website to help you find a dermatologist with experience in hair loss in black women. The sire was started by a black female dermatologist.

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[Mapleoats]

Blow drying my hair always makes it feel kinda coarse. Not smooth like a rollerset. Or even a pass on the flat iron at a low temp makes my hair feel smooth (but not straight)

why does the blow dryer make my hair feel rough? Is my technique bad, or is this normal?

(I primarily use the revlon one step paddle to blow dry)

 

[Dayjoy]

Blow drying my hair always makes it feel kinda coarse. Not smooth like a rollerset. Or even a pass on the flat iron at a low temp makes my hair feel smooth (but not straight)

why does the blow dryer make my hair feel rough? Is my technique bad, or is this normal?

(I primarily use the revlon one step paddle to blow dry)

Are you making sure to always aim the air down towards the ends in the direction the cuticles lay?

 

[Mapleoats]

Are you making sure to always aim the air down towards the ends in the direction the cuticles lay?

Not really. I use a paddle blow dryer brush so the air is pretty vertical as I’m brushing my hair with the blow dryer. I should probably follow up with a regular blow dryer to seal the cuticle like you suggest

 

[Mapleoats]

My 5 year old nephew told me today “Aunty, your hair smells so good!”

I was so Happy lolll! Compliments from kids just hit different

 

[LostInAdream]

Ready to take these twists(4weeks) out but Aunt Flo makes me lazy. I’ll wait until she leaves. I have to henna/indigo, and figure out my bday style. I think I’m going to take a 2 week break and then do knotless box breads until Jan.

 

[Lita]

I purchased a leave in that contains cones,because I’m going to lightly blow dry my hair and see if I can keep it stretched during this winter season.

Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Rocky91]

I have always been curious about using olive oil in my DCs, but brushed it aside because I want my good quality EVOO in my salads and pastas instead lol.

Well now that I’m trying to be strict with my calories to lose some weight lbs, I added some on top of the silk elements megasilk deep conditioner, sat under the dryer, and I really like it. There seems to be some added shine to my hair and it doesn’t feel too heavy. I may keep doing this.

 

[Theresamonet]

I went ahead and ordered a length check t-shirt for the first time and i've been on hair boards for more than a decade at this point
i just really want to achieve blunt APL on my blowdried natural hair (i get more consistent results blowdrying than flatironing, so i think it's better for length checks) after a trim in 2021 and i'm done growing hair, so i figure the shirt will give me some precise info on how my hair is doing from quarter to quarter. or maybe every two months

I’ve been toying with the idea of buying a length check shirt since the Fall of 2009.

Where did you purchase yours?

 

[Rocky91]

I’ve been toying with the idea of buying a length check shirt since the Fall of 2009.

Where did you purchase yours?

I got this one from Amazon: Amazon product ASIN B086MNS6D7.
I felt a little guilty for not buying from a smaller seller via Etsy or something but I just can’t beat that quick Prime shipping.

 

[LostInAdream]

Took out my twists! Washed and deep conditioned my hair and it felt wonderful. I could wash my hair everyday. I used my revair to stretch it and braided it up. Will be rocking my Upart wig for the winter.

 

[icsonia22]

One more week...just hold on one more week scalp. I'm so tempted to give in and wash my hair myself because after 8 weeks, my scalp is getting itchy. However, i tend to get frustrated with my hair during pregnancy and do something stupid. This is the closest that I've ever been to my goals so I just need to hold out until my mom visits Lord willing next week.

 

[janaq2003]

I've done my best silk press ever! I'm so impressed.. just as good as when I had it done at the salon.

 

[Prettymetty]

I get the best curl definition from smoothing treatments like keratin. I’m currently doing a prismax smoothing treatment and the cream makes my little kinks pop. Makes me wanna just style it and ditch the blow dryer

 

[Rocky91]

I've done my best silk press ever! I'm so impressed.. just as good as when I had it done at the salon.

What were the factors that made the difference for you?

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Waiting for some sales.... looking at you Shescentit, Camille Rose, Miche.