Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[faithVA]

I have tried to like AOHSR but I just don't It doesn't do anything as a conditioner, with steaming or as a leave-in. It just sticks to my scalp. Another item for the give-away box. I guess I could shave my legs with it

 

[Imani]

I have tried to like AOHSR but I just don't It doesn't do anything as a conditioner, with steaming or as a leave-in. It just sticks to my scalp. Another item for the give-away box. I guess I could shave my legs with it

faithVA, it didn't do anything for me either. It always seemed like it left dull residue on my hair and didn't rinse out well. Since it gets so many rave reviews I considered trying it again. I used it when I was relaxed/transitioning.

I'm not super fond of any of the aubrey conditioners esp as far as how they leave my hair feeling. I use the protein ones every once in a while, but only as a pretreatment and I always wash them out afterwards. and the island naturals, i add a little of it to my mix of moisturizing conditioners.

 

[faithVA]

Imani[/USER];14257699]@faithVA, it didn't do anything for me either. It always seemed like it left dull residue on my hair and didn't rinse out well. I'm not super fond of any of the aubrey conditioners esp as far as how they leave my hair feeling. I use the protein ones every once in a while, but only as a pretreatment and I always wash them out afterwards. and the island naturals, i add a little of it to my mix of moisturizing conditioners.

I should have talked to you before I bought it At least it looked pretty when I tried to make the Kimmay Tube leave-in with it.

 

[AryaStarr258]

Almost bought another brush today, because the four I have already are clearly not enough. But, I was a good girl and didn't do it

 

[LoveTheSkinImIn]

faithVA Imani I tried it last week and again earlier this week and it does nothing for my hair. It doesn't feel like it "conditions" it, if that makes sense. Gets a C-/D for me.

 

[faithVA]

@faithVA @Imani I tried it last week and again earlier this week and it does nothing for my hair. It doesn't feel like it "conditions" it, if that makes sense. Gets a C-/D for me.

It makes sense. It feels good going on but it just sort of sits there. I tried it on dry hair, wet hair, etc. I think my hair doesn't like thick conditioners. My hair did the same with the Kenra MC.

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

Ok I'm annoyed. My stylist cut off at least a 1/2 inch of my hair. He hardly ever puts the scissors to my hair so my ends must have been really bad. It's just really frustrating. I'm already trying to recover from a setback where my braider unintentionally cut off nearly all of my retention from this year and I just want to get back on track. I'd at least like to be back at APL in 2 months.

 

[tapioca_pudding]

I woke up Thurs morn and twisted my hair all over. I wore a hat to work and out and a about, and my scarf when I got home. I retwisted Sat morn and Sun nite. My hair felt amazingly soft and I loved not having to wet it every day. I tried to see how the twist out would look when I removed the twists this morning, and it was okay. I think if I placed the twists better and used diff products I may like it more. But I would really like to give these wash n go's a break for a at least a couple weeks.

It's about time to switch to my glycerin-free products. Everything feels like it's sitting on top of my hair, making it sticky and frizzy.

 

[kandiekj100]

Wearing a blow-dried, stretched, heavily-sealed, shingled wng. I wonder if I can truly call it a wng at this point. In any event, it looks like hot fiyah *in my dylan voice*. Well at least to me.

 

[melissa-bee]

I'm gonna make tomorrow wash day for the week and I don't know if I should henna or do a protein treatment with Nexxus Emergencee

Henna or protein?
Henna or protein?
Henna or protein?

This is the hardest hair decision I've had to make since my BC.

 

[jbwphoto1]

Late to work again stopping at BSS to get a new wig. Why didn't I do that over the weekend?

 

[BreeNique]

after a week and day of flat ironed hair, i'm FINALLY washing it out. too excited.

i put some ORS Replenishing in my head last night, and it's still sitting in today/ all day, until i wash tonight. then a moisturizing DC, and back to the curls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[adamson]

Took some personal length shots during my 'study break' and it didn't seem like my hair has grown any. But it has grown about 1.5" (since July 20). My hair grows about .75" a month. It didn't look as long because I haven't been blow drying it before twisting. It wouldn't *be* as long, though, as my hair breaks like crazy and feels like straw when I do

 

[NJoy]

Rocking my new wig, Gina, from the It's a Wig collection. She reminds me of Freetress Bali Girl. I'm loving her for a nice everyday look.

 

[halee_J]

I'm going to have to get serious about perfecting my cornrow technique if I'm gonna go back to wigs.

 

[Raspberry]

I'm getting a relaxer tomorrow for the first time in 7 years (tryin to stay calm lol). Was just talking to some friends about hair and realized that almost all of my college friends are currently natural or have been natural at some point within the past 5 years. I think it's great that black women are learning so much about their hair and feel confident enough to BC.. which would have been rare 20 years ago. Even if some of us relax again, the shared knowledge will continue to benefit more black women and girls in the future .

 

[Embyra]

That elasta shampoo is so awful my hair hair hasnt been acting right for months since i started using it

Had to mix philosophy and tressemme together as a shampoo to really cleanse my hair the sulphates did make it frizzy but its much better than before

ELASTA shampoo will never enter this house again!

 

[Magnolia85]

Surprisingly, my twist out came out great this time. I air dryed and moisturized with ORS Olive Oil Creme Hair Dress. I guess less is more

 

[Imani]

That elasta shampoo is so awful my hair hair hasnt been acting right for months since i started using it

Had to mix philosophy and tressemme together as a shampoo to really cleanse my hair the sulphates did make it frizzy but its much better than before

ELASTA shampoo will never enter this house again!

I remember Elasta products when I was relaxed. My hair would always feel like straw after using them

 

[Anakinsmomma]

I know I shouldn't try to type my hair with only 10% being natural, but I feel safe putting myself in the 4a category. I've got definite coils that I can feel and they are about pen spring size. Dont know what is going on with my front hairline though lol.

And considering the boing! Action, shrinkage is going to be my best friend lol.

 

[shasha8685]

I think I'm finally reaching BSL


I'll be glad when I hit my goal length and can go into maintenance mode.....

 

[Aireen]

I'm watching the Born To Dance show with Laurie Ann Gibson. I haven't really been up to date with reality TV episodes like I used to be but I decided to watch the final episode... I REALLY like the length of her weave. I like her with short hair more but the length on that weave is amazing.

 

[AryaStarr258]

So I seriously thought I'd found my staples in the Mane 'N Tail products, but it seems as if my hair is breaking and shedding more than EVER since I started using them. Guess I'm back on my quest to find those ever-elusive hair staples. *le sigh*

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

My hair has been breaking and shedding like crazy, so I am not looking forward to my length check this Saturday. I'll probably end up cutting back to APL. Again. -____-

 

[KimPossibli]

I'm in a workshop for the next two weeks with my regional counterparts and its a majority natural for the black women in attendance. There are 3 locs style, 2 twists styles, 2 fros.

Kinda cool.

 

[ThickRoot]

Girls, girls, girls!

Washed my hair 2 days ago my usual weekly is wash, dc, leave-in and moisturize and style. Well, this time I used Shea Moisture Moisture Retention Shampoo, I DC'ed with KBB Mask and used Oyin Hair Dew as my leave in and I very lightly sealed with HV AvoSoya Oil. My hair feels ridiculously fabulous, I can't believe how good my hair feels! I really think this is the best my hair has felt since I started my HHJ 1.5 years ago. And I've used all these products before, they are actually staples. I just can't get over it. I'm a daily moisturizer and I didn't moisturize yesterday cause I felt my hair really didn't need it and it still feels great. I can't get over this. Yaaayyy to a good wash day!

 

[NJoy]

I can't believe I STILL haven't received my order for Afro Detangler. AND, I emailed them a week ago because the price has been reduced by fifteen bucks. I figure since I haven't received my order, and I don't even think it was shipped because I have no tracking number, I should be refunded the difference. NO RESPONSE! They have one day to respond. Otherwise, I'm contacting paypal AND my bank to get my money back. I'm not the most patient person in the world. Heck, I could've made my own by now. Ugh!

 

[Britt]

I just relaxed and cut off a good 2 inches... hairdreser gave me a pretty good trim. Going to def start stretching my relaxers to every 4 months. I'm very very tempted to go and have my hair cut into a bob this wknd but if I do, it will have to be long enough to be able to pull back into a little ponytail for when my new growth comes in and i'm no longer able to wear it down. Idk... decisions, decisions. I just hate the fact that my hair has thinned out. Or... I could keep it at it's current length and just try to keep it healthy and hope it thickens up some since I'm no longer relaxing every 8-10 wks.

For some reason, I'm thinking more protein would help me with this. I don't find Nexus Emergencee to be a strong protein for me, and my hair always feels stronger and smoother after use. I'm gonna start using it biweekly and stick with that for a while to see if that makes a difference in the overall health and strength of my hair. The hairdresser told me I could use it 2x/month with no problems.

I also bought some argan oil yesterday, I love how light it is and how easily it absorbs. I'm usually not a fan of oils, but I think this one might be a winner. I applied some to my scalp and a little all over my ends. I may have used too much, but it's def an oil I can work with. I want to start oiling my scalp like 2x/wk... I think it's good for the health of the scalp.

 

[Dee_33]

Need a lil protein boost...you ladies still loving Aubrey's Organics GPB? Thinking of trying it this weekend.

TIA

 

[Embyra]

finally cut those heat damaged parts out sigh it was annoying the beep out of me every time i styled my hair