whiteoleander91
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why do I always read 'crochet' like crotch-it lmao
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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I went for a color consult and the colorist said she would have to bleach it to lift the henna. I decided it was not worth it as well.
whiteoleander91
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If I could get my activator gel in 5 lb tubs like I can with Eco Styler, I would be set. It's my staple moisturizer and I feel like I'm always having to run out to get more *kicks dirt*
naija24
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debating if i should get a trim or not. I am terrified at the idea of getting rid of .5 inch of hair once I take my braids out. any length I gain would be amazing so I don't want to lose anything. Someone convince me of the pros/cons of getting a trim post takedown please.
I'm thinking about holding out until I'm SL but i don't know for sure.
hnntrr long how have you had braids in and how long do you plan to keep them installed?
I'm thinking about holding out until I'm SL but i don't know for sure.
hnntrr long how have you had braids in and how long do you plan to keep them installed?
This!
I had no idea that shade was being thrown at relaxed heads. The only funk I ever smelled was always directed at heat trained naturals and their "damaged" tresses.
If a person cannot be of service to another individual, it is always best that they remain quiet (that's as nice a sthu-n-myob as I can muster this evening).
JosieLynn
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i totally feel this way about all the products I love, why can I not buy gallon loads at a time?!?!?! lmbo
whiteoleander91
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right?! I'd save money and gas if I could buy my staples by the liter. Imagine! a liter of my favorite serum, a gallon of my favorite conditioner, deep treament masque, etc. I'm going by the BSS tomorrow, wish me luck
MileHighDiva
A+ Hair Care Queen
Okay, "Can I Ask a Dumb Question"? Which thread has all of the shade against relaxed heads? TIA
BostonMaria
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pre_medicalrulz
It Always Been About Hair!
BOL!!!!!! Look at little Miss Trouble Maker Lol
Last night's detangling session was absolutely crazy. I unraveled my cornrows and did a quick shed hair removal with a wide tooth comb. Then a more thorough detangle with a smaller comb and some Komaza. Washed my hair and the amount of MATTED and dreaded parts 
I somehow stayed calm and patiently and slowly worked through with my fingers and the tail end of a comb. It was crazy. I was literally sliding out one strand at a time out of a huge mass of confusion until I got down to the last strand and removed a huge wat of shed and tangled hair. It would have been a nightmare if I wasn't mentally prepared for it. But luckily I got most of the tangles out. Next time I'll leave the cornrows in for max 3-4 weeks. It also didn't help that I'm 4 months post.
I somehow stayed calm and patiently and slowly worked through with my fingers and the tail end of a comb. It was crazy. I was literally sliding out one strand at a time out of a huge mass of confusion until I got down to the last strand and removed a huge wat of shed and tangled hair. It would have been a nightmare if I wasn't mentally prepared for it. But luckily I got most of the tangles out. Next time I'll leave the cornrows in for max 3-4 weeks. It also didn't help that I'm 4 months post.
Lucia
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havilland
I'm glad you said that bc there was a time when longhairs were being chased away in droves and to our detriment some have never come back and their knowledge on hair growing and health went with them.
I hope those responsible (you KNOW who you are) are in a better state of mind now and appreciate the fact that every longhair diva that stays on does so to help not just to flaunt their length.
Excuse me for high jacking this thread but I've been wanting to say this for a long time
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whiteoleander91
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**long post**
So I went by the BSS (alas, no 5 lb tubs of activator gel
lol) and had a convo with the shop owner. There is an Asian owned BSS just down the street from the one I went to, and I asked him how hard it is having to compete with them. He told me that he isn't having trouble at all, and that ppl come into his shop all the time telling him about how rude the Asian owned BSS (ABSS) shop keepers were to them, and how they weren't going to go back.
I've been to the ABSS before and they were always friendly to me when I was checking out, but they would watch me sometimes when I would be browsing the aisles and would keep walking by me, 'checking' on me. They were poorly stocked, too. The BSS I go to is STOCKED, they have everything, just tons of high and low end stuff, plus the owner is very friendly and down-to-earth.
Unfortunately when I move into my new place I will be very far from this particular BSS (I live near my school, I was commuting from my parents house while taking a few summer classes) sooo I won't be able to stop by as often. He was very honest with me, and told me that the ABSS ppl just didn't care about black women. He told me he always chats up his costumers, he's willing to help ppl out if they are short on cash, etc. He always asks me what I use on my hair whenever I come in, and even ordered blue Eco after I came in the first time looking for it and they didn't have it. Every time I go there it seems like they have more stuff, and he told me it's b/c women come in asking for things or mentioning things, and he'll go and order it. He said if they can't get it from me, they'll go get it from somewhere else. I'm going to make it a point that every time I come home for visits that I swing by there and pick up some gel or something. It really is a nice BSS.
So I went by the BSS (alas, no 5 lb tubs of activator gel
lol) and had a convo with the shop owner. There is an Asian owned BSS just down the street from the one I went to, and I asked him how hard it is having to compete with them. He told me that he isn't having trouble at all, and that ppl come into his shop all the time telling him about how rude the Asian owned BSS (ABSS) shop keepers were to them, and how they weren't going to go back. I've been to the ABSS before and they were always friendly to me when I was checking out, but they would watch me sometimes when I would be browsing the aisles and would keep walking by me, 'checking' on me. They were poorly stocked, too. The BSS I go to is STOCKED, they have everything, just tons of high and low end stuff, plus the owner is very friendly and down-to-earth.
Unfortunately when I move into my new place I will be very far from this particular BSS (I live near my school, I was commuting from my parents house while taking a few summer classes) sooo I won't be able to stop by as often. He was very honest with me, and told me that the ABSS ppl just didn't care about black women. He told me he always chats up his costumers, he's willing to help ppl out if they are short on cash, etc. He always asks me what I use on my hair whenever I come in, and even ordered blue Eco after I came in the first time looking for it and they didn't have it. Every time I go there it seems like they have more stuff, and he told me it's b/c women come in asking for things or mentioning things, and he'll go and order it. He said if they can't get it from me, they'll go get it from somewhere else. I'm going to make it a point that every time I come home for visits that I swing by there and pick up some gel or something. It really is a nice BSS.
faithVA
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[USER said:whiteoleander91;18843917[/USER]]**long post**
So I went by the BSS (alas, no 5 lb tubs of activator gel
I've been to the ABSS before and they were always friendly to me when I was checking out, but they would watch me sometimes when I would be browsing the aisles and would keep walking by me, 'checking' on me. They were poorly stocked, too. The BSS I go to is STOCKED, they have everything, just tons of high and low end stuff, plus the owner is very friendly and down-to-earth.
Unfortunately when I move into my new place I will be very far from this particular BSS (I live near my school, I was commuting from my parents house while taking a few summer classes) sooo I won't be able to stop by as often. He was very honest with me, and told me that the ABSS ppl just didn't care about black women. He told me he always chats up his costumers, he's willing to help ppl out if they are short on cash, etc. He always asks me what I use on my hair whenever I come in, and even ordered blue Eco after I came in the first time looking for it and they didn't have it. Every time I go there it seems like they have more stuff, and he told me it's b/c women come in asking for things or mentioning things, and he'll go and order it. He said if they can't get it from me, they'll go get it from somewhere else. I'm going to make it a point that every time I come home for visits that I swing by there and pick up some gel or something. It really is a nice BSS.
Is he black? white? other? I was confused I wasn't sure from the post. Does he have a large hair selection? I think that was what some of the threads mentioned they thought would be a problem.
This would be good info for the person who was looking to open their own store. Can't remember the thread.
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Napp question. I've been semi stalking your blog for awhile now.
Is there any smoothing treatment that you can put in your hair without having blow dry and flat iron for it to kick in?
Like a super smoothing conditioner I can use as a styler for my WnGs?
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whiteoleander91
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whiteoleander91
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There is also a mini hair salon inside the BSS and I think the woman that I usually see over there doing hair is his wife. She is Asian, and he has his daughter sometimes ring up customers (she "looks mixed" to me, and I see the two of them talking to each other sometimes so I'm pretty sure that is her mom) which might have something to do with how well stocked they are. I really don't know.
LivingInPeace
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I feel the urge to buy products. I want a new cleansing conditioner and some bamboo tea.
Napp
Ms. Nobody
shawnyblazes the most effective smoothing treatments need some heat to be activated. Its the way the formulas work. They need heat to create the polymers that coat the hair and make it more manageable.
There are some formulas that you can apply, rinse out and flat iron later but those still need heat. Also arosci has a formula that you only blow dry in that may be an option to consider. Also Alter ego has a heatless one if I'm not mistaken. Its called spherique and its not too expensive either.
I'm not too up to date about all of the low heat options out there because I am not too sure how they work and it would remind me too much of getting a relaxer.
I hope I answered your question
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
Napp . What about sitting under a dryer to heat it in? I'm not a blowdryer or flat iron (er). I like the concept of the smoothing treatments, not so much the heat activation part.
I've been using henna for 4 years and it pretty much smoothes my hair, I was just looking for a conditioner option, or an option where I dont need to blow dry/flat iron it in.
Thank you for answering my questions
ETA I saw this on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Alter-Ego-Spherique-Ritual-Set/dp/B009SRAFQK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_bt_2. Is this what you were referring to?
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Napp
Ms. Nobody
Napp . What about sitting under a dryer to heat it in? I'm not a blowdryer or flat iron (er). I like the concept of the smoothing treatments, not so much the heat activation part.
I've been using henna for 4 years and it pretty much smoothes my hair, I was just looking for a conditioner option, or an option where I dont need to blow dry/flat iron it in.
Thank you for answering my questions
ETA I saw this on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Alter-Ego-Spherique-Ritual-Set/dp/B009SRAFQK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_bt_2. Is this what you were referring to?
I have done this before and for some reason the results weren't as good. I did a rollerset with the formula and when i went to do the flat iron portion it was extra stinky. I think I might try again though with a different formula.
Yes thats the stuff. According to the instructions you just apply and rinse it out. I haven't tried it myself so I have no idea how effective it is on Afro textured hair.
Igotstripes
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I go off to college next month no idea how I want to do my hair. I'm so excited
naija24
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How many weeks post are you?
like when you go hair shopping and you pick up the shampoo is choosing the matching conditioner not an impulse decision? 
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