Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[DVAntDany]

I need easy in my life. I thought Olaplex would be an easy way to help with length retention. Doing it as directed vs doing it the way curl artist suggest makes me think otherwise.

I’m looking at lammellar water and shine rinses without silicones or water soluble silicones. They say only 60 seconds is needed. My only worry is that it will be a waste to use on virgin that lacks in damage.

I’m still looking at DevaCurl Curlbond Serum also. I don’t really need any new products or to add on to my routine. Why does it all sound so good? Why do I want so much?

 

[GGsKin]

I need easy in my life. I thought Olaplex would be an easy way to help with length retention. Doing it as directed vs doing it the way curl artist suggest makes me think otherwise.

I’m looking at lammellar water and shine rinses without silicones or water soluble silicones. They say only 60 seconds is needed. My only worry is that it will be a waste to use on virgin that lacks in damage.

I’m still looking at DevaCurl Curlbond Serum also. I don’t really need any new products or to add on to my routine. Why does it all sound so good? Why do I want so much?

@DVAntDany the bolded intrigued me. How does the curl artist suggest using Olapex?

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m loving the simplicity of protective styling and spritzing this summer. A blowout could never… I might not straighten until the holidays

 

[Prettymetty]

I need easy in my life. I thought Olaplex would be an easy way to help with length retention. Doing it as directed vs doing it the way curl artist suggest makes me think otherwise.

I’m looking at lammellar water and shine rinses without silicones or water soluble silicones. They say only 60 seconds is needed. My only worry is that it will be a waste to use on virgin that lacks in damage.

I’m still looking at DevaCurl Curlbond Serum also. I don’t really need any new products or to add on to my routine. Why does it all sound so good? Why do I want so much?

Those shine waters are great. I don’t know what’s in there, but it’s magic for my 4b heat styled strands.

 

[DVAntDany]

@DVAntDany the bolded intrigued me. How does the curl artist suggest using Olapex?

So there are two bands of curl artist that talk about using Olaplex quite frequently. You have Christin Brown from CurlFactor and then you have the BGC gang.

Christin Brown
https://www.instagram.com/curlfactor/?hl=en
She is an Olaplex educator. I have watched several of her videos but I cant remember how she talked about using No3 in particular. She does state that curly hair should apply No6 and No7 on wet hair instead of damp. I'll go back and see what she says if she says something.

BGC
They say that you need to shampoo the hair first to get rid of all the styling product. Then use No. 3 for 10+ mins and follow it with another shampoo. They do push the thought that if you hair isn't colored treated then you don't need it. It was suppose to be in my first CIK new client package but I was told that I didn't need it.

 

[DVAntDany]

Those shine waters are great. I don’t know what’s in there, but it’s magic for my 4b heat styled strands.

Supposedly its all the same ingredients in regular conditioner but the molecules are small enough to penetrate the strands better than only coating.

Which ones have you been using? From what I've seen online they look like they are easier to use and maybe even more cost effective that Olaplex.

 

[GettingKinky]

I’ve never heard of shine water. Now I’m intrigued. Off to Google.

 

[DVAntDany]

I’ve never heard of shine water. Now I’m intrigued. Off to Google.

Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask
https://loveamika.com/products/flash-instant-shine-mask?variant=3941475169081

Drybar Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse
https://www.drybar.com/liquid-glass-instant-glossing-rinse

These two sound just like lamellar water just like these below. I think they are all the same thing or very very similar.

Redken Extreme Bleach Recover Lamellar Water

Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment | Redken

Click to learn more about Redken's Extreme Bleach Recovery Lamellar Water Treatment. This rinse-out treatment and conditioner provides instant softness, smoothness, and shine to bleached, dry, brittle hair.

www.redken.com

Matrix Total Results High Amplify Shine Rinse

High Amplify Shine Rinse - Matrix | Ulta Beauty

Free Shipping at $35. Matrix High Amplify Shine Rinse Lamellar Treatment acts like a shine booster for your hair. This cutting-edge water-like, weightless formula detangles, and adds shine in just 8 seconds. Conditioner alternative for daily use.

www.ulta.com

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

So late last year I bought this v part wig and was gonna wig it up. When I took my Protective style down I had to flat iron my bang a little and of course I had heat damage cause I was a dummy.
So I trimmed a lot but left this small section around 2-3 inches on the bottom of my front bang because it’s not driving me crazy like longer parts were before I cut it.

I’ve been using k18 and Olaplex specifically to see if that little spot will revert some. No dice.
Tell me why after using Elizavecca protein treatment and treatment rinse , twice in total. The hair is curling significantly more

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I have heard of people reversing heat damage with the Aphogee 2 step treatment as well.

 

[Prettymetty]

Supposedly its all the same ingredients in regular conditioner but the molecules are small enough to penetrate the strands better than only coating.

Which ones have you been using? From what I've seen online they look like they are easier to use and maybe even more cost effective that Olaplex.

I use L’Oréal wonder water. It’s amazing. My coil definition is perfect and that never happens!

 

[Prettymetty]

I love love love the simplicity of these braids. I just might keep my hair braided until the holidays. Then I’ll do something drastic. I’m thinking color and cut

 

[NaturalEnigma]

I brought a braided wig cap a few weeks back. I've been wanting to buy one for a while because crocheting my hair makes it break. I found some curly crochet hair in my stash. I'm going to try to make a wig. I hope it turns out decent, I don't want to waste the hair.

 

[Plushottie]

I love seeing y’all talk hair. It’s like I am isolated and the few people I engage remotely at work don’t fix up or anything.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

I've had in braids for almost a month and I love it. The ease, the simplicity, the not touching my hair.

I'm ready to touch my hair again soon though. Maybe in 2 weeks?

 

[Plushottie]

I purged a bunch of wigs today and never in my life did I think I could do such. I was noticing that I don’t look good with headband wigs or wearing half wigs like that but if I pull my hair out it looks like something. One wig I couldn’t get rid of is my 613 have always wanted one and I got to wear it this fall. I would post a pic but this site won’t allow them to upload

 

[Napp]

One week down another week to go before I wash. I may even push it to 3 weeks depending on my schedule. I'm studying like crazy. I need to pass this exam on the first try!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I purged a bunch of wigs today and never in my life did I think I could do such. I was noticing that I don’t look good with headband wigs or wearing half wigs like that but if I pull my hair out it looks like something. One wig I couldn’t get rid of is my 613 have always wanted one and I got to wear it this fall. I would post a pic but this site won’t allow them to upload

You have to resize the picture

 

[AtlantaJJ]

This is a mixed hair/nail thought

I applied my press on nails, then washed my hair the next day. I must say that I'm shocked that they stayed on and survived the whole wash day process ! They didn't snag my hair either! I'm definitely pleasantly surprised!

I have been wondering and hesitating due to worries about this process.

 

[Prettymetty]

I bought a lace wig that was supposed to be ginger, but it’s more red. I’m not sure if I want to wear this little mermaid unit. I don’t know how to install it anyway. I usually get glueless wigs with straps. I feel like I wasted my money

 

[Plushottie]

I bought a lace wig that was supposed to be ginger, but it’s more red. I’m not sure if I want to wear this little mermaid unit. I don’t know how to install it anyway. I usually get glueless wigs with straps. I feel like I wasted my money

I’m loling at little mermaid wig.

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m loling at little mermaid wig.

It’s literally fire hydrant red. I already cut the lace so I can’t return it

 

[Plushottie]

It’s literally fire hydrant red. I already cut the lace so I can’t return it

Woo like kool aid red.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@Prettymetty is it synthetic or human hair? You could probably dye no matter what. For synthetic hair, I've seen people on TikTok use rit dye, and for human hair you could use regular hair dye. Might as well try it since you already spent the money.

 

[Plushottie]

I loved not using heat tools but it finally clicked that my air drying is causing damage to my hair. Trimmed and now will have to blow dry on cool going forward. I’m sad that for this many years it never clicked and wondered why I never have hair.

 

[Prettymetty]

Woo like kool aid red.

Yes ma’am. I thought about toning it with some purple shampoo. I will look into that tomorrow.

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty is it synthetic or human hair? You could probably dye no matter what. For synthetic hair, I've seen people on TikTok use rit dye, and for human hair you could use regular hair dye. Might as well try it since you already spent the money.

Human. Yes. I’ll definitely try to tone down the vibrant red. Maybe a bleach bath and purple shampoo. I just want ginger. That’ll be so pretty on me

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Human. Yes. I’ll definitely try to tone down the vibrant red. Maybe a bleach bath and purple shampoo. I just want ginger. That’ll be so pretty on me

I hope it works for you.

 

[Iwanthealthyhair67]

so my coworkers says she hates braids with a passion, I really can't be bothered with other peoples likes, I know one thing for sure and two things for certain Imma be rocking by braids in her face next week, Monday through Friday for the next two months.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

If I can get the middle of my head together, I’d be fine.