Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Prettymetty]

I got a Dominican blowout Thursday and I’ve worn a bun daily since then. Last night I put some hairfinity leave in on my ends and cross wrapped. I’m wearing my hair down today. I’m embracing the Houston heat and humidity. You’d think after 10 years my hair would be used to it

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I’m feeling some type of way. I’m sick of hair, but I don’t wanna be bald or shorter then what I am. I’m tired of transitioning but I don’t wanna cut my hair off nor do I want any type of hair extensions. I wanna straighten but I don’t wanna straighten.

maybe I should go to bed

 

[KenyafromCT]

Wetline surprisingly. Don't know if I used too much gel for the wash and go but..

Wetline surprisingly. Don't know if I used too much gel for the wash and go but...

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I’m feeling some type of way. I’m sick of hair, but I don’t wanna be bald or shorter then what I am. I’m tired of transitioning but I don’t wanna cut my hair off nor do I want any type of hair extensions. I wanna straighten but I don’t wanna straighten.

maybe I should go to bed

maybe have it done at a salon? A roller set with a blow out. Deep conditioner. Steam. Etc.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

K

maybe have it done at a salon? A roller set with a blow out. Deep conditioner. Steam. Etc.

Thanks for your suggestions, but I mess salons as little as possible.

 

[KenyafromCT]

Thanks for your suggestions, but I mess salons as little as possible.

Ok. Makes sense. I don’t mess with them either anymore.

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m so excited about my hot oil treatment. Maybe I’ll do it Thursday

 

[imaginary]

Can someone tell me the proper time to do a hot oil treatment. Is it before the shampoo? After shampoo, but before conditioner? Or after conditioner? I just don’t want greasy hair afterwards. I could use the slip and softness though…

All of those work actually. For non-greasiness before a shampoo is best.

 

[Prettymetty]

All of those work actually. For non-greasiness before a shampoo is best.

On dirty hair? Ok. I think that’ll work best for my hair too. It’s too fine to be weighed down with oil

 

[KenyafromCT]

Has anyone used onion/garlic and cayenne rinse for the scalp?

What about ginger? I hear it’s amazing for the scalp.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I might be eating my words about co-washing. I rinsed my hair with hot water, then used Shea Moisture Almond Milk and Argan Oil to co-wash and just t shirt dried cause I was running behind. I just took my t shirt off and my hair was still soft surprisingly. I haven’t added anything extra besides what was on my hair already

 

[GGsKin]

Has anyone used onion/garlic and cayenne rinse for the scalp?

What about ginger? I hear it’s amazing for the scalp.

I haven't used this particular rinse but I did used to put cayenne pepper in my ACV (+ water) rinse, and clay mixes. It did make my scalp tingly but is no joke when that mess gets in your eyes. I left it in the field of trials.

 

[KenyafromCT]

I haven't used this particular rinse but I did used to put cayenne pepper in my ACV (+ water) rinse, and clay mixes. It did make my scalp tingly but is no joke when that mess gets in your eyes. I left it in the field of trials.

I’ve been using the onion/garlic and cayenne(a very small amount) faithfully since last winter. I have noticed a difference in my scalp. And my hair is thicker. And yes. That cayenne is painful. Must be careful. Ugh!!

In terms of ginger. I was reading here that ginger is another root that people use for scalp. I added it to my leftover onion/garlic juice. And will use it tomorrow.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I might be eating my words about co-washing. I rinsed my hair with hot water, then used Shea Moisture Almond Milk and Argan Oil to co-wash and just t shirt dried cause I was running behind. I just took my t shirt off and my hair was still soft surprisingly. I haven’t added anything extra besides what was on my hair already

Update: Hair is still soft but scalp is getting itchy so I guess I’ll moisturize tomorrow.

 

[ClassyJSP]

My hair is thriving after babying it for a little bit, it's amazing what consistency does for your hair lol. I'm happy to report no hair loss after my self relax! This morning I woke up and put my hair in a jumbo braid using braiding hair and I'm loving the look. With this VA heat I can't stand my wigs right now.

 

[KenyafromCT]

My hair is thriving after babying it for a little bit, it's amazing what consistency does for your hair lol. I'm happy to report no hair loss after my self relax! This morning I woke up and put my hair in a jumbo braid using braiding hair and I'm loving the look. With this VA heat I can't stand my wigs right now.

Please expound on the babying part. What’s your routine?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Stupid BSS bonnet. I just realized today that my edges are having a rough go of it. I went on Ammyzon to get me some silk bonnets.

 

[KenyafromCT]

Stupid BSS bonnet. I just realized today that my edges are having a rough go of it. I went on Ammyzon to get me some silk bonnets.

I finally just used a few yards if silk fabric that I had in my stash. Those bonnets hated my temples. Ugh.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I don’t know why I didn’t think to use bundle hair sooner for braids. It’s a bit more work because you have to cut the hair off the weft but it’s easier (and sometimes cheaper) to get a hold of. And the way I’m doing it, I might be able to reuse the hair, at least some of it lol I’m trying faux locs again lol only smaller and shorter. It’s so light, and now I have to see how it performs wet. It’s great for giving my hair some integrity and it solves the pesky half natural, half relaxed hair that doesn’t wanna stay braided lol. I can only speak for the curly hair though. I’m trying to make my life easier lmao.

 

[Prettymetty]

I might oil rinse and cowash tonight. My hair needs some moisture

 

[KenyafromCT]

I might oil rinse and cowash tonight. My hair needs some moisture

I’ve never heard of oil rinse? Which oils do you use? And do you do the oil rinse before of after the co wash?

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m getting a trim this weekend, so I stepped up my growth aid game this week. Last night I did xcel21 on my scalp. This morning I used chebe oil. I’ll use a growth aid daily up until my appointment Saturday

 

[Prettymetty]

I’ve never heard of oil rinse? Which oils do you use? And do you do the oil rinse before of after the co wash?

I thought I replied to this. Maybe it didn’t send. Oil rinsing is a technique used for added slip and shine. I use whatever I have on hand. I’ve been using avocado oil a lot. I may use the rest of my Brahmi oil…

I’ve been oiling daily with avocado oil or coconut oil. I’ll most likely put more oil on 30 minutes before I plan to wash and then I’ll just add conditioner to the mix, lather and rinse well. I hope this helps

 

[KenyafromCT]

I thought I replied to this. Maybe it didn’t send. Oil rinsing is a technique used for added slip and shine. I use whatever I have on hand. I’ve been using avocado oil a lot. I may use the rest of my Brahmi oil…

I’ve been oiling daily with avocado oil or coconut oil. I’ll most likely put more oil on 30 minutes before I plan to wash and then I’ll just add conditioner to the mix, lather and rinse well. I hope this helps

Thank you! So it’s like a hot oil treatment? But daily?

 

[Prettymetty]

Thank you! So it’s like a hot oil treatment? But daily?

Oh no. I don’t have the time to wash daily. I do this maybe once a week

 

[KenyafromCT]

Oh no. I don’t have the time to wash daily. I do this maybe once a weekg was

Oh no. I don’t have the time to wash daily. I do this maybe once a week

Ok gotcha. I thought you said oiling daily.

 

[Prettymetty]

Ok gotcha. I thought you said oiling daily.

I oil daily, but I wash weekly or bi weekly. Oiling really seems to keep my dry strands from breaking off. I’ll keep this up definitely

 

[imaginary]

On dirty hair? Ok. I think that’ll work best for my hair too. It’s too fine to be weighed down with oil

Sorry for the late response but yeah for sure. I just double shampoo after, but I noticed the effects regardless.

 

[Rocky91]

I just have to share this video with someone else. Thinking of doing a bun for an upcoming wedding and looking for inspo. I love this so much. The young lady is beautiful and her hair is just gorgeous—look at that shine.

 

[sunshinebeautiful]

I just have to share this video with someone else. Thinking of doing a bun for an upcoming wedding and looking for inspo. I love this so much. The young lady is beautiful and her hair is just gorgeous—look at that shine.

Her hair is gorgeous! I cut my hair a few months back and can't wait until my hair grows back so that I can do buns again.

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m at the salon getting a keratin treatment. This Sunmer heat, humidity and rain wasn’t letting me be great