Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Victoria44]

I think I wanna try Wen. I think I'm allergic to terressentials mud wash When it gets on my arms or face it leaves a red sensitive mark. But it's still very moisturizing to my hair...

Would it be strange to wash my scalp with my regular shampoo, then do a mud wash, just not on my scalp?

 

[TheMenAllPause]

I wish I could cornrow...I wonder who will teach me and let me practice on them...

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

I wonder where are people buying their Ayurvedic Herbs from? I did a search here and pulled up a site but the shipping was too much for me.

 

[hair4romheaven]

GoddessMaker I recently purchased from ayurnatural beauty. (sp)
Hth

 

[lahdidah]

I feel like I will never get to APL...I don't ask for much, just APL. If I don't get to APL in 2 months, I swear i will dye my hair and NEVER moisturize and seal ever again! Take that you lazy SL tresses!

 

[Damaged but not out]

Today I have the urge to relax. Its a really strong urge.

 

[ms.tatiana]

All my family members couldn't stop talking about my ghetto Afro (braidout) they said it was a lot of hair and I shouldn't wear it around my white bosses (I intern with some NBA & WNBA teams) they said wait until I get a job I can't go out with my hair looking like this its cute but not for the office (did I mention they are white washed lol)

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

I wonder where are people buying their Ayurvedic Herbs from? I did a search here and pulled up a site but the shipping was too much for me.

I get mine from: http://www.ayurnaturalbeauty.com. She ships quickly, and my items are always packaged nicely. Herbs are always top quality, and her prices are reasonable.

 

[MrsJaiDiva]

My Texturizer, and neutralizing conditioner are on their way... I have mixed emotions.

If it doesn't work, I'll just transition I guess... I just want no muss, no fuss hair.

 

[PinkSunshine77]

Did a braidout last night. If you don't see pics later it was a bust.

 

[Americka]

Did a braidout last night. If you don't see pics later it was a bust.

PinkSunshine77 Where do you think you are going wrong with your braidouts?

 

[PinkSunshine77]

PinkSunshine77 Where do you think you are going wrong with your braidouts?

I am SL and I'm never sure if I should make smaller braids or how many to do for my hair. My twist outs are great but braidouts are always a hit or miss

 

[SUPER SWEET]

imma get stoned but some of the hair weaves just looks so unrealistic until it looks silly.... I told my cousin she would had done better with Outre yaki instead of slick japanese hair but she got offended.
All proud she spent 800 on U-part wig but has no washer or dryer

 

[Americka]

I am SL and I'm never sure if I should make smaller braids or how many to do for my hair. My twist outs are great but braidouts are always a hit or miss

The tightness/# of braids really depends on the effect you are going for. Several tight braids will give me a good imitation of a natural curl pattern. A few loose braids will give me a wavy pattern. Another thing to consider is dry vs damp vs wet air. My best braid outs are on damp hair with an inexpensive curly pudding. The most important thing for me is to roll the ends of each braid with end papers and perm rods. It gives me perfect ends every time. No frizzies!

If you have the time, I recommend watching Nina Pruitt's channel on YouTube. Just type in her name and several braid out videos should PO up. HTH!

 

[-PYT]

Victoria44 I just tried wen tonight and my hair felt very moisturized and soft as a cloud (while wet) but I didn't think my scalp got very clean. I think I will still put my castile soap/water on my scalp for a good scrubbing, but use wen on the length next time.

 

[Ms. Tiki]

I wonder where are people buying their Ayurvedic Herbs from? I did a search here and pulled up a site but the shipping was too much for me.

GoddessMaker What are you looking for?

 

[PinkSunshine77]

The tightness/# of braids really depends on the effect you are going for. Several tight braids will give me a good imitation of a natural curl pattern. A few loose braids will give me a wavy pattern. Another thing to consider is dry vs damp vs wet air. My best braid outs are on damp hair with an inexpensive curly pudding. The most important thing for me is to roll the ends of each braid with end papers and perm rods. It gives me perfect ends every time. No frizzies!

If you have the time, I recommend watching Nina Pruitt's channel on YouTube. Just type in her name and several braid out videos should PO up. HTH!

thanks this helped so much I hope this one comes out good,but if it doesn't ill definitely use the info you gave me for next time.

 

[PinkSunshine77]

imma get stoned but some of the hair weaves just looks so unrealistic until it looks silly.... I told my cousin she would had done better with Outre yaki instead of slick japanese hair but she got offended.
All proud she spent 800 on U-part wig but has no washer or dryer

No I totally agree with you. I get on the bus/train out here and every lady almost has a weave. I'm saying to myself "I know your hair probably looks 100X better than that crap you have in your head". I used to use Weave as a crutch but I got to the place where I wanted to retain length in my own hair. Its so funny because I used to weave my Hair, the length it is right now. Haha

 

[MsDee14]

8 months post relaxer today!!!!! Yay. Not a single thought about relaxing or big chopping..If I can make it to 1 year..it should be smooth sailing from there.

 

[hairqueen7]

Yesterday for the first time I washed my hair in sections, o God does this mean my hair is getting longer? I actually liked it and it helped out a lot but its just so time consuming.

 

[MrJohnsonsRib]

I wish I could cornrow...I wonder who will teach me and let me practice on them...

YESSSS!!!! I suck at braids! I can plait and do twists all day and cute little styles , even beads fi I wanted to...but to actually cornrow. ??? My poor baby girl. She has beautiful hair and I can't braid it. She is super tender headed like me. Her hair is so fine and curly. Practicing on her is like torture for me and her. My braids be all different sizes. I think my grip isn't tight enough and my ability to catch the hair evenly so it's not fat in one part and skinny in the next is bad and I get it tangled at the ends. I haven't mastered that "pull through". I figured if I can do that then I could start doing my own hair in lots of protective longer lasting styles. Saving me plenty of money. I don't hate stylists, I just like my money more.

 

[PinkSunshine77]

dont feel bad TheMenAllPause I can't cornrow either. I need to learn because I've seen some YT vids on some cute cornrow out (LOL sounds funny) styles. My boys have Caesars/low curly fros and I have no girls so it's all good.

 

[lamaria211]

I need like 4 more bottles of Wen 613 Replenishing mist

 

[Arian]

A few discoveries about my hair:

*Any conditioning product with bentremonium melthosulfate (sp?) MUST be rinsed thoroughly from my hair, leaves a waxy film otherwise

*Avoid products with coconut oil/milk, shea butter for leave -in conditioners..ick. Must be rinsed out if used

*Tresemme Naturals Nourishing Moisture conditioner is good for co-washing and as a leave in because it does not contain any of the above ingredients

*Castor Oil must be applied to my hair when it is soaking wet, not damp/dry

*My hair is quite resilient as it took a serious lashing yesterday and I haven't noticed any ill effects yet. (Yet is the operative word here)

*I will always go with my gut instinct when it comes to my hair from now on. Something told me not to go to that stylist yesterday, but I proceeded to do so. Now I must baby my hair until it gets back to normal.

*The verdict is still out on the Proclaim Argan Oil Masque. It contains Isopropyl Alcohol, so I don't know how long I can truly use it before I see ill effects.

*I'm not going to twist my hair for the rest of the summer to avoid manipulating it too much after the horrible experience yesterday. It's going to be cowashing, Dcing religiously, and puffs.

 

[Lissa0821]

Even though my hair was severely underprocessed from my last relaxer touch up I am loving my hair lately. I have made some changes to my regime for the sake of time, I now wash my hair once a week, I added a light protein followed by a moisturizing deep conditioner and I air dry for 30 minutes followed by a light blow drying.

I have very little breakage and my hair looks so much better. I am going to keep it up for now.

 

[LifeafterLHCF]

Ms. Tiki I'm looking for the type that help with hair growth. I can't type the names out except Amla and there a few that start a B and then there is hibiscis sp and neem.

 

[AlwaysSearching]

Hey, instead of practicing on your daughter why not practice on a mannequin?

 

[Victoria44]

Victoria44 I just tried wen tonight and my hair felt very moisturized and soft as a cloud (while wet) but I didn't think my scalp got very clean. I think I will still put my castile soap/water on my scalp for a good scrubbing, but use wen on the length next time.

Did your hair dry soft too? So Wen is suppose to be used as a cleanser, conditioner, deep conditioner and leave in? Do you wash your hair with it, rinse, and re apply for leave in?

 

[PinkSunshine77]

I am loving my twist out I have definitely figured out how to get it to look decent. I moisturized with my Lavish curls moisturizer after finger parting a medium section (I section off the bang by itself and do it last the way I want it to fall) and then I apply a little EcoStyler (clear) Gel and some Keracare Twist and Define cream generously. I noticed my Twist outs come out so much better when my hair is slick as I'm twisting it. I mean I should literally see the white residue from the Twist & Define Cream to know that I used enough. It just does better when my Hair is slick. Now I know for anytime I do it.

Here's the results:

 

[-PYT]

Victoria44 not really it felt good as a leave in however, once I spritzed my hair to make it damp again. I kinda wanna stick to my castile because it was working fine with me and use it as conditioner til it runs out. I guess if you work with your hair right away while it's damp it'd be fine, but I let it dry 80%.