Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Prettymetty]

I love my hair! This is my first time getting a professional Brazilian blowout. I’ll keep y’all posted. My scalp is a little sore. Fumes were horrible… my hair feels heavy. The keratin will need to be washed out in 2 weeks.

I got a trim as well. Today is a lengthening day. I’m sure I’ll take a pic or 2 in the next couple days. I’ll update this post.Last pic was a before pic. Seems like she trimmed a lot, but I love clean ends

 

[Prettymetty]

She took me from mbl to around apl… ends are blunt though and thick! I’m definitely babying these ends. I’ll get those 3-4 inches back by October. Hairfinity is the truth and I have enough for the rest of the year. Boyfriend loves it too

 

[KenyafromCT]

View attachment 474227She took me from mbl to around apl… ends are blunt though and thick! I’m definitely babying these ends. I’ll get those 3-4 inches back by October. Hairfinity is the truth and I have enough for the rest of the year. Boyfriend loves it too

Wow. Beautiful hair girlie!! I’ve seen Hairfinity advertised but never gave it much thought.

 

[Prettymetty]

Wow. Beautiful hair girlie!! I’ve seen Hairfinity advertised but never gave it much thought.

Thank you honey. I’ve taken them in the past with great results (my relaxed days), but they are so pricey. Now I use coupon codes. I’m sure my hair will be past my bra in a couple months. I’ll be using chebe oil a couple times a week as well

 

[KenyafromCT]

Thank you honey. I’ve taken them in the past with great results (my relaxed days), but they are so pricey. Now I use coupon codes. I’m sure my hair will be past my bra in a couple months. I’ll be using chebe oil a couple times a week as well

Ok. I’ll have to be on the lookout for codes. They are pricey. Are you the one who also does the hair oiling?

 

[Prettymetty]

Ok. I’ll have to be on the lookout for codes. They are pricey. Are you the one who also does the hair oiling?

Yes that’s me. I’m going to wait until my first wash post keratin treatment. I’m not trying to mess anything up. Gotta baby these ends though

 

[KenyafromCT]

Yes that’s me. I’m going to wait until my first wash post keratin treatment. I’m not trying to mess anything up. Gotta baby these ends though

Ok. Are you taking any other supplements? Any MsM? Are you using ayuverdic aids either topically or orally?

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m manifesting these inches y’all. I believe it so it’s happening. Rapid, healthy hair growth. Last time it was back in a couple months by me just doing the bare minimum. Being lazy.
Now Im focused. I’m oiling ends, massaging my scalp, drinking water and taking vitamins. Let’s see how we end the year. I’m looking forward to y’all’s progress pics!

 

[Prettymetty]

Ok. Are you taking any other supplements? Any MsM? Are you using ayuverdic aids either topically or orally?

Hairfinity has msm in it. I do have some Ayurvedic products, but I haven’t been using them lately. Too messy and aromatic for me. I’m keeping it simple

 

[KenyafromCT]

I’m manifesting these inches y’all. I believe it so it’s happening. Rapid, healthy hair growth. Last time it was back in a couple months by me just doing the bare minimum. Being lazy.
Now Im focused. I’m oiling ends, massaging my scalp, drinking water and taking vitamins. Let’s see how we end the year. I’m looking forward to y’all’s progress pics!

I’m doing all of the above with the exception of oiling my ends. I am applying leave in. I need to know how often you are oiling. And May I ask why only ends oiling? Why not whole head?

 

[KenyafromCT]

Hairfinity has msm in it. I do have some Ayurvedic products, but I haven’t been using them lately. Too messy and aromatic for me. I’m keeping it simple

Makes sense. What a polite and lady like way to say they funky!

 

[KenyafromCT]

Hairfinity has msm in it. I do have some Ayurvedic products, but I haven’t been using them lately. Too messy and aromatic for me. I’m keeping it simple

Yes. You sent me down that Hairfinity mouse hole at 2am! So those are the only ones you take I’m assuming.

 

[Prettymetty]

Yes. You sent me down that Hairfinity mouse hole at 2am! So those are the only ones you take I’m assuming.

Yes ma’am. Dassit. I was taking Target brand hair vitamins before February. They were just basic. I didn’t notice faster growth

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m doing all of the above with the exception of oiling my ends. I am applying leave in. I need to know how often you are oiling. And May I ask why only ends oiling? Why not whole head?

My hair is already heavy and coated with keratin, so I’ll just oil the ends until I wash again. Usually I oil the whole strand. I’m really light handed too

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

If I could get my twists to look how I want them to look, I would rock them.

these sorry looking things are just hair twisted together.

 

[KenyafromCT]

My hair is already heavy and coated with keratin, so I’ll just oil the ends until I wash again. Usually I oil the whole strand. I’m really light handed too

Ohhh ok. So you weren’t natural before the keratin. Gotcha. I thought you were natural before the hair treatment.

 

[Prettymetty]

Y’all Hairgrowthco is releasing all kinds of new products. All are $10 each. I’m interested in the rice water leave in/rinse out and the rice water deep conditioner. I use their chebe oil every other day

 

[KenyafromCT]

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

Ok. I can do daily(I think Lolol) How do you deal with the greasiness? Does it ruin your clothes and pillowcases?

 

[KenyafromCT]

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

And I oiled yesterday. I allowed it to sit for 6 hours. Didn’t plan on that length of time. But I got lazy. It dripped in some areas. I think I did too much. Lolol. Maybe I’ll try daily for this week. But not use as much? I need to figure out how to apply without it getting all over the place. Is any oil fine to use? I used a diy oil that I made with herbs last month. And a mix of about 4 oils.

 

[Prettymetty]

Ok. I can do daily(I think Lolol) How do you deal with the greasiness? Does it ruin your clothes and pillowcases?

The oil does absorb into the pillowcases. I flip it after one night. Once both sides are oily I just wash them. With 4 kids I wash daily, so it’s no biggie

 

[Prettymetty]

And I oiled yesterday. I allowed it to sit for 6 hours. Didn’t plan on that length of time. But I got lazy. It dripped in some areas. I think I did too much. Lolol. Maybe I’ll try daily for this week. But not use as much? I need to figure out how to apply without it getting all over the place. Is any oil fine to use? I used a diy oil that I made with herbs last month. And a mix of about 4 oils.

I made a mix yesterday with coconut, castor and avocado. I call it the powerhouse blend. This oil can be used on your scalp or strands. They all have growth properties and all but castor can be absorbed for strength, softness, manageability

 

[Rocky91]

I am convinced that my hair is overjoyed that I’ve stopped deep conditioning on a regular basis. It feels so strong and supple. It is possible that my deep conditioning practices were reducing my hair’s tensile strength.

If I ever go back to it, it will be 1) strictly on an as-needed basis and 2) I will follow the recommended timeframe on the bottle. I was doing wayyyy too much with DC’ing weekly for like 20-40 minutes.

 

[colorful_coils]

I've been off the forum for a while now, since I've been down in the dumps about my hair. I posted in the Wash and Go thread about a month ago about how my stylist cut my hair so short that I went from near armpit length to shoulder length.

That has accidentally become a blessing in disguise. I decided to go all-out with my hair growth and health, and my hair has been flourishing. I now:

• use medicated shampoo/cowash at least once a week
• wash and style twice a week
• use some protein and Olaplex No. 3 every week, and
• apply an ayurvedic prepoo before every wash.

Y'all. I now have very little shedding and breakage, better curl definition, and moisture for days. In one month, my hair already looks longer and thicker. We'll see if this routine works long-term.

 

[KenyafromCT]

I made a mix yesterday with coconut, castor and avocado. I call it the powerhouse blend. This oil can be used on your scalp or strands. They all have growth properties and all but castor can be absorbed for strength, softness, manageability

I was in my local

I've been off the forum for a while now, since I've been down in the dumps about my hair. I posted in the Wash and Go thread about a month ago about how my stylist cut my hair so short that I went from near armpit length to shoulder length.

That has accidentally become a blessing in disguise. I decided to go all-out with my hair growth and health, and my hair has been flourishing. I now:

• use medicated shampoo/cowash at least once a week
• wash and style twice a week
• use some protein and Olaplex No. 3 every week, and
• apply an ayurvedic prepoo before every wash.

Y'all. I now have very little shedding and breakage, better curl definition, and moisture for days. In one month, my hair already looks longer and thicker. We'll see if this routine works long-term.

turning lemons into lemonade.

 

[Prettymetty]

Today I read the faqs on my chebe oil and it said you can dilute it if the scent bothers you. So I did. I mixed equal parts of chebe oil with my growth blend of coconut, avocado and castor oil. It still smells, but it’s bearable now. No more washing my pillow case daily

 

[LostInAdream]

Mixed my Henna for tomorrow. Will be doing the 2 step process for black hair. I have to take my spring twists out first. Can’t wait to be cat black

 

[Prettymetty]

Has anyone tried tape extensions? They look undetectable. I want to try some, but I’m not sure how it’ll be on textured hair

 

[Prettymetty]

Can we do a hair growth fitness challenge? This pre menopause is kicking my ass. I’ve put on 50lbs since 2020

 

[naturalyogini]

Ok. I'm tired of being grey and natural. Wigs are just not for me. I think I'm gonna save my coins to go down to the city and get a relaxer and color. Hopefully in October. I could change my mind though...

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Not washing your body is not the same as not using shampoo to cleanse your hair.

Let me hit un-follow. The arrogance and gall of the message.