ms.tatiana
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I really wanna dye my hair, but I don’t know what color I want
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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I wish hair companies offered consumers an interactive display comparing fine hair, medium hair and coarse hair. All it needs to be is a sample thingy like they do with hair color that a person can touch. This way people can accurately asses their hair texture size by feeling the sample. For a very long time, I thought my hair was coarse because I was comparing it to my mom's.
"They" say that coarse hair starts at the size of 120 microns. That's roughly the size of 2 sheets of copy paper or average sewing thread. Fine hair's average size is about 50 microns. The average sheet of copy paper is 70 microns. Regular thread is not sold in microns. The mm conversion would be 0.05mm for fine and 0.12mm for coarse. So I'm going to purchase some spools of thread and make little bundles to feel it.
The only reason I'm even concerned is because many products especially conditioners are geared towards strand size. My hair can be easily weighed down, but I also like a little weight depending on the product. My stylist said I have medium to fine hair. I just want to know for myself what I feel my strands are. I'm interested in trying some companies that offer basic conditioners for fine hair and masks for medium to coarse hair. Pattern Beauty made it very clear that most of their conditioners are too heavy for me. Even their lightweight conditioner has some substantial weight.
"They" say that coarse hair starts at the size of 120 microns. That's roughly the size of 2 sheets of copy paper or average sewing thread. Fine hair's average size is about 50 microns. The average sheet of copy paper is 70 microns. Regular thread is not sold in microns. The mm conversion would be 0.05mm for fine and 0.12mm for coarse. So I'm going to purchase some spools of thread and make little bundles to feel it.
The only reason I'm even concerned is because many products especially conditioners are geared towards strand size. My hair can be easily weighed down, but I also like a little weight depending on the product. My stylist said I have medium to fine hair. I just want to know for myself what I feel my strands are. I'm interested in trying some companies that offer basic conditioners for fine hair and masks for medium to coarse hair. Pattern Beauty made it very clear that most of their conditioners are too heavy for me. Even their lightweight conditioner has some substantial weight.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I got another closure sew in and I have definitely decided I don't like it. Howeverrrr, I figured out isopropyl alcohol and this is good to get off if you don't have any lace adhesive remover. It removed 95% of the glue
My mama had this in her cabinet btw
Also forgot to add that I sprayed this until the ancestors told me it was enough and it was almost rolling down my forehead. Had a nice tingly feeling too
My mama had this in her cabinet btw
Also forgot to add that I sprayed this until the ancestors told me it was enough and it was almost rolling down my forehead. Had a nice tingly feeling too
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ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I'm starting to regret the fact that I dyed my hair. I'm really a 1b person, and if my hair had came when it was supposed to, I would not have dyed it to begin with. The color is cute, but idk.
HealthyHair2020
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Thinking of getting some wild growth oil bc my edges are going through it rn.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
This tight wig has my head hurting. Ouch. I’ll switch my wig up next week. I couldn’t wait to get home and throw it across the room
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
When my wig starts doing that, I HAVE to take it off, even if it's in the bathroom. I won't be able to concentrate on anything if I don't lol.
HealthyHair2020
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What headwraps did you get?
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I'm getting yougonatural wraps. they are expensive though but I think they will be worth the splurge. I cant tie a wrap to save my life lol
HealthyHair2020
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Ahhh I've seen the ads for those. I might be going you. I've been living in my grace slap cap when I don't have my wig on and I've been loving it.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I need to get me a slap cap for lounging too! Its on my Black Friday list but the Yougonatural wraps look so pretty and easy to tie.
imaginary
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Still not at the hair stick/fork stage. Might be another year before I have the length for that, but I'm ready to maybe try some claw clips for low buns. I have never gone this long without a high bun and I kinda regret not having the urge to loc when my hair was longer, as ridiculous as that is. Timing etc.
GettingKinky
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I wonder how long my hair would have been as a kid if my mom had known that you aren’t supposed to comb/brush kinky curly hair when it’s dry.
HealthyHair2020
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You know you're getting over your PJism when you're now annoyed the amount of sales Youtubers now post.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
So I got a professional hair botox… it was only $110
I’m looking forward to seeing the results when I wash. Like will it be easier to detangle… the shine is incredible. I’m in love with
I’m looking forward to seeing the results when I wash. Like will it be easier to detangle… the shine is incredible. I’m in love with
sunshinebeautiful
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Whew, I am past due for a haircut and need one in the worst way.
GettingKinky
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Are you going to get a new shape or just a trim?
faithVA
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Did you get either. I have both. I like my slap cap better but I only wear it when it is cold. The Yougonatural wraps I wear all year round when I just want to run out. I find the slap cap more comfortable but the wrap looks so much better when I have on something decent. I wouldn't lounge in the wrap but it does look dressier to me.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
I ended up getting the you go natural wraps. I love them! I think i will wear them more in the summer though because I have so many wigs
Meritamen
On a happy hair journey
Checked my hair length and I think I'm close to where I left off 2 years ago when I got a relaxer. Almost APL for the umpteenth time. This will be my second time making it to APL if I make it. I just have to keep my hands out of my head.
Debating whether I want to try to install a full weave or knotless braids. But I will have to practice either first.
Debating whether I want to try to install a full weave or knotless braids. But I will have to practice either first.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
Anyone else with coarse fine/low density hair? My strands are big… I just don’t have many
KenyafromCT
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I’m going to get a press and curl/trim on Friday. Need to do a length check.
sunshinebeautiful
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I want a new shape but honestly I may chicken out and just go for a trim. I made an appointment and I have about 4 weeks to make a final decision.
GettingKinky
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What shape do you want?
GettingKinky
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Mapleoats
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I signed up for the notification list for an official dyson refurbished supersonic. Save $100 by getting it refurbished from them instead of brand new and you still get a full warranty on it. Fingers crossed that the Black Friday returns start coming in soon cus I’m impatient 
sunshinebeautiful
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I'll have to look around and grab some pics, to be honest, but I'm not feeling that my hair is shorter in the front than the back. It is indeed shorter and is also where I have the most shrinkage, but "evening" it out will probably result in a short taper in the back, which I'm super on the fence about.
NaturalEnigma
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I brought a “you go naturals wrap” on Urban Outfitters website during Black Friday. It’s a cute wrap and I agree with @faithVA they are cuter than the slap caps. I got a small/medium size and it was TIGHT! I don’t have a big head so I was surprised. I’m going to keep it and hope it stretches.
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