Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[jbwphoto1]

I posted the info below in a thread, but wanted to list it here too.

I was looking through www.govdeals.com and noticed a barber/cosmetology category. The closest stuff they have to my location is from a school. I decided to share since someone on the boards may be in need.

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.ZipSearch

 

[jbwphoto1]

I get an odd sense of satisfaction when people thing my wigs are actually the hair growing out of my scalp.

Good. They should.

I hate when people wear wigs and/or weaves and they look like they are wearing a wig and/or weave. The point is to fool people. They're supposed to think it's yours. If I can look at a person (outside of LHCF and hair blogs) and think 'oh that's a nice wig they have on', they have failed failed FAILED!

I don't know. When it's strangers, yes, I want them to think it's my own hair or at least keep them guessing. Don't care so much with folks I know. A couple of months ago I had the exchange below from an AA male supervisor I've worked with over 10 years:

HE: You did something different to your hair.
ME: Yeah, I turned the wig sideways today.
HE:
He: Well, that's different!

 

[Angelicus]

bleee! I can't wait for my Silk Dreams Shipment to come... I'm already dreaming about the next things I will purchase:

1. Shea What
2. Go Moist (stuff is awesome)
3. Aaliyah's Blessing Butter

I'm salivating!

 

[shasha8685]

I don't know. When it's strangers, yes, I want them to think it's my own hair or at least keep them guessing. Don't care so much with folks I know. A couple of months ago I had the exchange below from an AA male supervisor I've worked with over 10 years:

HE: You did something different to your hair.
ME: Yeah, I turned the wig sideways today.
HE:
He: Well, that's different!

I'm pretty much the same way. The people who know me really well know I will put on a wig, phony pony, etc. in a heartbeat so I don't really try to put one over on them. Strangers though? Yeah, they need to think it's my hair lol.

 

[shasha8685]

It makes me sad to see little girls with badly broken off, damaged hair because their mothers are relaxing it to death.

All of my cheerleaders have hair like this and I just want to say something to their parents but I know it's not my place.....

 

[Lucie]

I wonder how long my hair will be when I straighten it.

 

[KimPossibli]

well no twists because I had no patience.. some nice granny plaits and my tam..

 

[choctaw]

oil rinse with shampoo feels great

 

[InchHighPrivateEye]

Greek yogurt is a mild protein, right? Is once a week too often to condition with that?

 

[youwillrise]

uhhh...i went out and bought more aubrey organics wc & hsr and thank goodness i realized before i opened any bottles that i got shampoo instead of conditioner! silly me! i didnt carefully look at the labeling. taking them back to be switched soon.

 

[SheenaVee]

I'm getting the urge to straighten my hair. But I don't want to do it. I mean, I do, but I really shouldn't. And I left my straightener at my boyfriend's house anyway, on purpose so I wouldn't be able to straighten my hair if I got the urge. But I really feel like straightening! Ugh.

 

[AHeadOfCoils]

I have been enjoying my wash and goes... I need a diffuser attachment, because that initial wet dog look isn't the business...


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[youwillrise]

grrrr! cant find more ao white camellia! got $ back on 2 and switched 2 (hsr) because they didnt have anymore...then went to vitamin shoppe, but they only had hsr..so i got 2 more bottles of that. iiiii neeeeeed white camelliiiiiiiaaaaa

 

[southerncitygirl]

i haven't gotten my hair flat-ironed since april and its almost time to do it again cause i need a dusting. i wonder how long my hair is? i'm always shocked every time i go to my stylist cause of all this shrinkage i have. i'll get it done the last weekend of the month cause my bday is november 1st.

 

[Imani]

Sitting under the dryer w/this twist out attempt. Yeaah, I can already tell this isn't going to be a good look. Mega shrinkage, plus I have already seen pcs trying to unravel and fro up already. And its going to take forever to dry. I plan to sit under here for 2 hrs. And I bet it still won't be dry. Oh well, at least I can say I tried.

 

[-PYT]

Imani what if you twisted on damp almost dry hair? That's what I usually do and leave the twists for a few days and have a defined twist out.

 

[SheenaVee]

I can't STAND when know-it-all's on Youtube try to tell me about MY hair. Seriously? I think I KNOW my hair and what it needs better than you, some random stranger on the net who has only seen pics and vids of my hair. Give me tips, recommend products, I love that, but to outright TELL me what I should do with, how to do, and what products to use for MY hair? Um. No thanks.

 

[-PYT]

Bought some ao gpb, think it's about time for some light protein to strengthen my hair. If I don't go out tonight I know what I'll be doing....!!!

 

[divachyk]

Was at a HBCU event today and it started sprinkling rain. The ladies was ducking and dodging from the rain. I remember those days but now that I know water isn't poisonous, I politely let my tresses soak it all in.

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[SunySydeofLyfe]

Wonder if my hair knows I dc'd for 26 minutes instead of 30...teeheee

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[Imani]

Imani what if you twisted on damp almost dry hair? That's what I usually do and leave the twists for a few days and have a defined twist out.

-PYT Thanks for the suggestion. I did it on wet hair bc I figured thats the only way I feel like I can comb my hair to get it smoothed out.

the twists are pretty fat, there's no way in the world I'm leaving the house looking like this (like O-dog from Menace to Society ) I did run down the street to get some Chic-fil-A real quick hoping I didn't run into anyone I know.

I wanted it to dry quickly bc I was thinking about going out tonight. But that didn't happen They are fairly dry now after being under the dryer those two hrs. but I figure if I leave them in overnight they'll be 100% dry for tomorrow and I can see how I feel about this whole look.

 

[Raspberry]

I've been watching a lot of the popular YTube hair vids lately (I'm so behind yall) and I'm continually annoyed/flummoxed by all of the "what's your nationality?" and "you must have some Indian/good hair" comments that are left. It's crazy how many black people.. women especially, really don't believe that they can have great hair without some blessing from the good hair goddess or an infusion of Blackfoot genetics. I guess this isn't news to most but it hit me all of a sudden how truly sad this is. The exciting thing is the internet is making a huge dent in this ignorance but there's still a long way to go...

 

[Raspberry]

Was at a HBCU event today and it started sprinkling rain. The ladies was ducking and dodging from the rain. I remember those days but now that I know water isn't poisonous, I politely let my tresses soak it all in.

divachyk Yep I was leaving the grocery store with my mom yesterday just as it started pouring and she was super alarmed on my behalf and asking if I wanted to put a plastic bag on my head.. I was like no Mom, that's not cute .. I don't care about the rain .

 

[shasha8685]

I've been watching a lot of the popular YTube hair vids lately (I'm so behind yall) and I'm continually annoyed/flummoxed by all of the "what's your nationality?" and "you must have some Indian/good hair" comments that are left. It's crazy how many black people.. women especially, really don't believe that they can have great hair without some blessing from the good hair goddess or an infusion of Blackfoot genetics. I guess this isn't news to most but it hit me all of a sudden how truly sad this is. The exciting thing is the internet is making a huge dent in this ignorance but there's still a long way to go...

This happened to me today! I wore my own hair out today and someone commented that they wanted to know what I was mixed with. I (jokingly) commented that I'm mixed with black and black. But seriously, that's the truth. I wish people wouldn't automatically think that having long hair is the result of being mixed with something.

 

[sunnieb]

Was at a HBCU event today and it started sprinkling rain. The ladies was ducking and dodging from the rain. I remember those days but now that I know water isn't poisonous, I politely let my tresses soak it all in.

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@divachyk Yep I was leaving the grocery store with my mom yesterday just as it started pouring and she was super alarmed on my behalf and asking if I wanted to put a plastic bag on my head.. I was like no Mom, that's not cute .. I don't care about the rain .

Ya'll funny! You know we couldn't get our hair wet and mess up The Style!

I don't even care about downpours anymore. Most times my hair is full of moisturizer and in a bun or ponytail so rain is just more moisture.

 

[Imani]

Ok, so I commited the cardinal twist out sin. I took out some of them even tho its only 85% dry. Was just curious how they turned out. Ah well. Anywho, don't think I'll be feeling it down, but looks like it might look nice pulled back. I think this could be a staple style so thats exciting. My hair feels pretty moisturized and manageable. So this could be an option to wear my hair out w/o it getting matted and tangled.

 

[cocosweet]

I've been watching a lot of the popular YTube hair vids lately (I'm so behind yall) and I'm continually annoyed/flummoxed by all of the "what's your nationality?" and "you must have some Indian/good hair" comments that are left. It's crazy how many black people.. women especially, really don't believe that they can have great hair without some blessing from the good hair goddess or an infusion of Blackfoot genetics. I guess this isn't news to most but it hit me all of a sudden how truly sad this is. The exciting thing is the internet is making a huge dent in this ignorance but there's still a long way to go...

It's really irritating. Like it cain't be because a black woman takes really good care of her hair. Naw. Must be because she's really 1/145 Cherokee .

 

[greight]

My hair and I are FINALLY getting along! Took 7 years

Lawd, all my threats of putting a relaxer in are scaring my strands into submission . I have minimum to no breakage for the last two weeks!

I'm really trying to cut down time and figuring out anti-twist, anti-weave, anti-flat iron protective styles that also do not results into tangles.

I'll trim tomorrow to keep the split end free days rolling

 

[cocosweet]

Good: Did a minor length check with a few strands in the back. Longest layers are now 1" past MBL. Woo Hoo!

Bad: By my calculations, I should have an inch more than I do. Either my hair grows slower than I thought or breakage and knots have been chipping away at my progress.

Hmm...

 

[hair4romheaven]

Decided to dust & cut an inch in some areas. Oh well, nice ends are a must!!!!