Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

DoDo, very pretty!

SuchaLady said:
Anyone do a protein treatment on dry hair? Not really trying to do any marathon washing this wash day.
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SuchaLady, not sure if I told you but CONGRATS on the new job! I've done protein on dry hair with AO GPB.

soldier4hair said:
So I could cry right now. While taking out my sew in I cut a huge portion of my leave out. This never has happened before. :-(
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soldier4hair :bighug: I'm so sorry. Hopefully you can hide it.
 
ckisland said:
I love my hair so much. I feel like I could wear wash n'gos for the rest of my life :bouncy:

ETA:
EBW's Peppermint Tea Tree shampoo is now my favorite. I was too lazy to prepoo last night, and I wanted to get a good wash in, so I was a little worried. After I rinsed the shampoo out and blotted my hair with a towel, OMG!!! I could have gone straight to styling right then and there. My hair was so fluffy and soft :lick:. And I still don't know what's up with the Jojoba Monoi DC. It leaves my hair feeling fortified like it drunk a protein shake or something, but there's no protein in the ingredients :spinning:. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with the Coconut Shea leave-in, but then I had the idea of mixing it with my V05. Seems like it was a great idea so far. I get the slip of V05 and the add moisture, while getting the good ingredients and slight hold from the leave-in. Perfect :grin:.
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Girl, you are making me want to get Eden's Bodyworks and this is after my best friend irl shouted it out and I paid her no mind.
 
I'm so mad at myself. I was sooo tired that I overslept and missed the bottling party for Oyin :(

soldier4hair so sorry hon. Come back and tell us how much maybe we can help. I will definitely have someone helping me take out my weave when I get one.
 
bhndbrwneyes, that list had me seeing stars it was so amazing. I know you spent a bunch, but making your own products is invaluable; being able to control exactly what you put on your hair & skin is such a liberating experience. Good luck on your trial & error !! I'm researching ingredients for a super moisturizing leave in & brainstorming recipes myself.

P.S. all essential oils may not smell amazing but their benefits make them worth using IMO. You can subdue some EOs with fragrance oils or simply dilute them well in carrier oils.
 
AO GPB was a fail as a protein conditioner. I don't think all-natural products typically work for me. If they're oils my hair just absorbs them, any anything else just sits on top of my hair. I'm going to try Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor as my next protein source.
 
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spellinto said:
AO GPB was a fail as a protein conditioner. I don't think all-natural products typically work for me. If they're oils my hair just absorbs them, any anything else just sits on top of my hair. I'm going to try Organix Coconut Nourishing Conditioner as my next source of protein since I love the shampoo so much.
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Try mill creek organics keratin conditioner. Aogpb is a mild protein, I wouldn't use it for a protein treatment.

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image.jpgThanks ladies for the support. What did I do wrong? I began taking my weave out at 1 in the morning and was tired but determined to be done. Also, I went to a new stylist and not my regular. I tried a new weave which itched my scalp horribly. The only weave I love is bohyme.

The area is in the back of my leave out so I can cover it the section of hair was not much but the amount of hair was. It's a half inch long. I have to get someone else to take the pic.
 
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spellinto said:
AO GPB was a fail as a protein conditioner. I don't think all-natural products typically work for me. If they're oils my hair just absorbs them, any anything else just sits on top of my hair. I'm going to try Aphogee 2 Min Reconstructor as my next protein source.
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Aphogee two minute is a MUCH stronger protein treatment than AO GPB. What about something in between the two or something lighter than AO GPB but not necessarily all-natural. Try Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Strengthening Conditioner (lighter, closer to AO GPB) or Nexxus Emergencee Restorative Strength Treatment (stronger but not as strong as Aphogee-2). Depends on whether your looking for a treatment or just a balancing co-wash.
 
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mshoneyfly said:
@bhndbrwneyes

WOO WEE!!! What a list! Girl, whatchu gonna do with all them butters?? :lick: I like to mix my own products too.

Can you come back later and do a review of the aloe butter? And can I buy samples of...everything you make???

I LOVE this HHJ!!
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girl you probably wouldn't want samples of everything I make lol. The first "daily moisturizer" I made was great at first but then thickened up so much that I ended up using it as a repair paste (not mask, but paste) the next day. It actually worked pretty well but not how I originally intended.I've learned the importance of making 2 and 4 oz samples instead of jumping right in with the 8+ oz
 
bhndbrwneyes said:
Aphogee two minute is a MUCH stronger protein treatment than AO GPB. What about something in between the two or something lighter than AO GPB but not necessarily all-natural. Try Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Strengthening Conditioner (lighter, closer to AO GPB) or Nexxus Emergencee Restorative Strength Treatment (stronger but not as strong as Aphogee-2). Depends on whether your looking for a treatment or just a balancing co-wash.
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I think you're confusing the 2 step with the 2 minute.

spellinto my hair didn't like GPB either. I used Aphogee 2 minute & Motions CPR. Those both gave me similar results.
 
bhndbrwneyes said:
Aphogee two minute is a MUCH stronger protein treatment than AO GPB. What about something in between the two or something lighter than AO GPB but not necessarily all-natural. Try Nexxus Keraphix Restorative Strengthening Conditioner (lighter, closer to AO GPB) or Nexxus Emergencee Restorative Strength Treatment (stronger but not as strong as Aphogee-2). Depends on whether your looking for a treatment or just a balancing co-wash.
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bhndbrwneyes: Yes, I'm looking for an actual protein boost (treatment). I need something that will make a real impact in strengthening my strands (but won't make my hair super hard, safe enough to use weekly). I heard 2 Min is a light protein conditioner, but I'm glad it's stronger than AO GPB because that really did notthing for me :ohwell: Thanks for the suggestion, but I stay away from Nexxus products after a bad experience with one of their conditioners
 
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I want to wash and DC my hair...so relaxing. But I need to be online paying my bills...so not relaxing. Time to pull up my big girl panties and do the right thing. Sometimes it sucks being a grown up. Maybe dcing will be my treat/reward after I handle some business. ;)
 
So on Wednesday (unless my roots sweat out before that), I'll go back to my workout routine. Can't get soft in the middle because if my hair.
 
TwoSnapsUp said:
My drain has clogged for the last time. Ain't nobody got time for this.

Going forward, my hair will be washed at the salon.
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A simple mesh screen will solve this for shed hair.. But I feel you.
I love having my hair washed by someone else. And I don't have to scrub conditioner/ oil film out of my tub/shower walls afterward.

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I'm on a personal use-to-buy challenge. But I've already created a wish list. And I don't feel like I'm "using" fast enough, lol. Pj knocking!

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bronzephoenix said:
A simple mesh screen will solve this for shed hair.. But I feel you.
I love having my hair washed by someone else. And I don't have to scrub conditioner/ oil film out of my tub/shower walls afterward.

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Tried that. The drain I have now isn't like the ones I am used to. The meshes never stay in place and always slowed down the draining of the water...

Anyway, I'm over washing my own hair. It grew faster and longer when the hair dresser did it.
 
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