Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Plushottie]

In his defense he's not a morning person so all the lights aren't on in the building yet

So that’s the equivalent of me after a glass of wine just honest questions

 

[GettingKinky]

I am going to try and transition to a minimalistic regimen. No new products but I can buy staples when they are on sale. Just to satisfy my shopping bug.

This is what I do. I stock up on my stylers for a whole year during the Labor Day sales. And the last time I bought conditioner I also got enough for a year (on sale)

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Did y'all know Jakela is going to be on Doordash in about a week?

 

[GeMnEye]

No I'm not a fan of the fly away edge look on myself. I can only stand the slick back bun if my edges are laid.

They look fine when I take off the scarf but look crazy as I'm out and about. Maybe I just have to accept that I do not have edges that lay

Let me try gorilla snot again....

Got2be has a strong hold too. In the black tube. You can try that. I usually use Eco first and then got2be on top. Lay them how I want. Oil sheen so my scarf doesn't stick and rip me bald. And that helps. If I do sweat a lot it does come back up though but not too bad.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Finding a decent stylist is like finding a needle in a haystack.

 

[Prettymetty]

No I'm not a fan of the fly away edge look on myself. I can only stand the slick back bun if my edges are laid.

They look fine when I take off the scarf but look crazy as I'm out and about. Maybe I just have to accept that I do not have edges that lay

Let me try gorilla snot again....

This

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Did y'all know Jakela is going to be on Doordash in about a week?

@ItsMeLilLucky Who?

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

@ItsMeLilLucky Who?

From Etsy. She made pum pum soap and a bunch of other stuff.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

That’s who I thought you meant @ItsMeLilLucky

 

[Plushottie]

I’m moving and so happy all my hair stuff fits into a 3 plastic drawer set minus my big gallon size tubs of relaxer and conditioner. Wigs/ponytails/hair care. This may* help w not buying hair stuff unless something is pulled out. I love trying stuff but I also like knowing I have solid items.

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m doing a 10 minute prepoo with crème of nature plex, then I’ll shampoo with the plex poo and my conditioner is kerastase resistance mask. Lots of protein. I’ll use a leave in conditioner that’s moisture based.

 

[MzSwift]

Refreshed my cornrows w my Cholesterol + Henna/Hibiscus/Brahmi mix. I'll rinse it out in the next day or two. I used to rock a wig over my cornrows but I've been in SAHM mode for the last 6 years and don't even bother anymore. lol. Just a satin skull cap with a bandana over it. We'll see what it's looking like at my EOTY length check.

Gonna reno my pantry tomorrow or build some garage shelves so the bandana look fits.

Also trying to decide if I'm gonna just go ahead and texlax since I'm sure I'm not gonna loc again anytime soon. I didn't miss my natural hair at all when I was texlaxed. Loose natural hair is not my thing these days. I'm not looking forward to all of the extra preparation steps I need to do to my natural hair just to rock a cute style (that might not even last a few hours).

 

[Prettymetty]

So yesterday after my shampoo and dc I twisted my hair in 2 strands. I’m order to keep my roots stretched I put my damp twists in 2 tight ponytails until it dried. Today I decided to straighten it since my hair was so soft. I’m in love
I haven’t straightened my own hair in months. My Dominican stylist had me spoiled. I think I’ll maintain my own hair for a while and save my coins. Daycare is kicking my butt right now. I have to save money whenever possible.

 

[Plushottie]

So yesterday after my shampoo and dc I twisted my hair in 2 strands. I’m order to keep my roots stretched I put my damp twists in 2 tight ponytails until it dried. Today I decided to straighten it since my hair was so soft. I’m in love View attachment 482717
I haven’t straightened my own hair in months. My Dominican stylist had me spoiled. I think I’ll maintain my own hair for a while and save my coins. Daycare is kicking my butt right now. I have to save money whenever possible.

Ok so can we all take a moment of silence for just admiring your pretty. Hair looks amazing.

 

[Prettymetty]

Ok so can we all take a moment of silence for just admiring your pretty. Hair looks amazing.

Thanks babe. I’m glad I had the energy to do it. Picture day is tomorrow at my school. Last year I wasn’t ready

 

[Plushottie]

Thanks babe. I’m glad I had the energy to do it. Picture day is tomorrow at my school. Last year I wasn’t ready

Picture day is like the night before Easter full production time

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I think I might slow down on my weekly washes since it's starting to cool down now.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My cat gonna just put me to bed. I was parting my hair, but fair enough. I'm tired anyway

 

[HealthyHair2020]

I wanna take out these braids so bad but can't until Sunday

 

[Prettymetty]

All flat irons are not created equally. I used my babyliss pro when I straightened Monday and now I’m side eyeing my Conair…

 

[Plushottie]

All flat irons are not created equally. I used my babyliss pro when I straightened Monday and now I’m side eyeing my Conair…

Conair is like why am I in it?!? I agree when I updated all my heat tools I noticed so much ease.

 

[Prettymetty]

Whew child… I need the energy to gel these edges or something. It’s been a long, hot, humid week. My edges say it all

 

[MzSwift]

My hair is staying in straight back cornrows until further notice. Looking for a wig/half wig to throw over them this winter.
Just uncovered my hair duffel bag in the garage (thanks guys), I have tons of wigs in there.

Added a little clove bud oil to my scalp oil and I like it so far. It seems to relax me so I only apply it at night.

 

[Napp]

Whew child… I need the energy to gel these edges or something. It’s been a long, hot, humid week. My edges say it all

Try kiss edge fixer. I set my edges overnight and they stay laid even working in a hot kitchen

 

[Prettymetty]

Anyone ever touched up hair with a flat iron after a few days? My roots just need to be re straightened. I just don’t want to go through the whole wash, air dry, process.

 

[MzSwift]

@Prettymetty

I'm too much of a scaredy cat to do it. Over the years, I've seen ladies get heat damage by using touch up heat. But I'm also interested to hear from ladies who do it with no issues.

 

[MzSwift]

OK, I know I've been gone from haircare for a while but WOW!!
I've never thought to crochet a u-part wig like this! Opens up so many more possibilities for me! I'm not good at blending or making it look natural so I usually stick w halfwig + headband or full head wigs.
ETA: Wig stuff starts around 09:50, lol

 

[Plushottie]

I want to send Sams beauty what’s up big head text because I haven’t ordered anything in a month lol

 

[apple_natural]

is there a such thing as cornrows AND keeping edges?

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty

I'm too much of a scaredy cat to do it. Over the years, I've seen ladies get heat damage by using touch up heat. But I'm also interested to hear from ladies who do it with no issues.

Yeah same. I just watched a video of a hairstylist showing how to properly iron hair after a few days. She used dry shampoo