Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[naija24]

I need to do something different with my hair. I am getting bored of puffs. I have a nice wig I could wear. Pretty much looks like a rollerset honestly (which I might start trying now that my hair is longer) but I just now I feel weird about wearing wigs.

Why do you feel weird about wigs?

Me personally, I can only see myself wearing extensions or fake hair if its in braids. I don't know why. :O

 

[naija24]

Someone tell me if this is normal with braids, but at my nape, the new growth of each individual braids feels like it's attaching or growing along with other braids. As if there are no parts between the braids.

Is this a sign I should take them out? It's only at the nape but I don't remember this happening before.

 

[hnntrr]

Why do you feel weird about wigs?

Me personally, I can only see myself wearing extensions or fake hair if its in braids. I don't know why. :O

I think thats it. I dont know. I care too much about what people think and if the white people I work with find out im wearing a wig it will be ALL over.

 

[MileHighDiva]

naija24 How long has your hair been in braids? If it's been 6-8 weeks you need to take them down and baby/pamper your hair.

You don't want your braids to dread/mat together. That would be counterproductive to your retention goals.

If it has only been a couple if weeks have your braider re do the nape, so you don't have a setback.

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[bronzephoenix]

Annoyed that SM is having a bogo 1/2 off instead of bogo FREE.

Glad I returned to my IC Fantasia Aloe gel! Staple

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[Ogoma]

Absolutely newly in love with the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. It is doing good things to my hair. I moisturized my hair and I didn't even need to.

They have come out with 4 other versions of the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle and labeled them Smooth, Strong, Shine, Color, and the original, Moist. It seems all except the shine have similar ingredients and would probably work the same, but I am falling for the marketing and will probably buy all of them. I might use the Shine just for cowashing because it is marketed for fine and oily hair and has lemon juice in it. Not sure I want to deep condition with lemon juice.

 

[faithVA]

naija24;19557171[/USER]]Someone tell me if this is normal with braids, but at my nape, the new growth of each individual braids feels like it's attaching or growing along with other braids. As if there are no parts between the braids.

Is this a sign I should take them out? It's only at the nape but I don't remember this happening before.

It's very common for that to happen at the nape. It teds to matt first. If you know how to braid yourself, you can take them out and redo them. If not go back to the stylist and have them redo them. Or if it is hidden and you don't wear your braids out, you can just remove those and put in regular braids so you can redo them often.

My nape will only last for about 10 to 14 days before it has to be redone whether water touches it or not. So I learned to do those myself.

 

[HanaKuroi]

Absolutely newly in love with the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle. It is doing good things to my hair. I moisturized my hair and I didn't even need to.

They have come out with 4 other versions of the Aussie 3 Minute Miracle and labeled them Smooth, Strong, Shine, Color, and the original, Moist. It seems all except the shine have similar ingredients and would probably work the same, but I am falling for the marketing and will probably buy all of them. I might use the Shine just for cowashing because it is marketed for fine and oily hair and has lemon juice in it. Not sure I want to deep condition with lemon juice.

Leave the lemon alone. No ma'am.

Don't be coming up in cherr talmbout your hair being dry Ogoma.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[Prettymetty]

Ive been wearing a wig for a week and I already miss my hair. Too bad I won't get to see it for two months

 

[WYSIWYG]

I've been babying a broken patch on my nape for the past 3 months. What was once peach fuzz is now BBs. I did a booty dance for BBs, y'all.

 

[Ogoma]

Leave the lemon alone. No ma'am. Don't be coming up in cherr talmbout your hair being dry Ogoma. I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

it is further down the list, but still......

The fragrance is higher on the list than the conditioning agents and fatty alcohol so this one definitely not for my hair. But, need to get all 5 to test.

 

[Renewed1]

I shaved my nape last week. I should have done this years ago.

 

[FoxxyLocs]

I think I'm actually making some length progress, but I don't want to do a real length check until the end of March. I try to limit them to once a quarter because I hate being hair obsessed.

 

[hnntrr]

Ugh. I can not wear hats/scarves all day makes my head itch somethin fierce. No idea why but my head is on fire right now.

 

[NGraceO]

Last week, I was struggling withdryness, despite moisturizing and sealing, so this week I am trying something new. I'm cowashing my 22 week post hair in the plaits I wear under my wig. Depending on how it goes, I may add this mid-week cowash to my regi.


Praying to God it is not a disaster.

NGraceO

 

[naija24]

naija24 How long has your hair been in braids? If it's been 6-8 weeks you need to take them down and baby/pamper your hair.

You don't want your braids to dread/mat together. That would be counterproductive to your retention goals.

If it has only been a couple if weeks have your braider re do the nape, so you don't have a setback.

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MileHighDiva I've had them in for 4 weeks. I really wanted to keep them in for much longer than 6-8 weeks, especially since I have swim classes through February.

The person who did my braids lives in Atlanta lol, so I imagine i'd have to pay extra money for someone to redo several of them. I'm trying to save money between now and April so that 80-100 dollars will hurt my plans.

Will my hair SERIOUSLY dread after 3 months? Most of my friends leave their braids in for 2-3 months without redoing anything.

 

[naija24]

I shaved my nape last week. I should have done this years ago.

Renewed1 pictures?

 

[NGraceO]

Just applied sulfur 8 to freshly cowshed edges.

My scalp is BURNIN.

NGraceO

 

[Simply_elle]

These culformers aren't going to magically apply themselves feeling soo lazy!

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[MileHighDiva]

MileHighDiva I've had them in for 4 weeks. I really wanted to keep them in for much longer than 6-8 weeks, especially since I have swim classes through February.

The person who did my braids lives in Atlanta lol, so I imagine i'd have to pay extra money for someone to redo several of them. I'm trying to save money between now and April so that 80-100 dollars will hurt my plans.

Will my hair SERIOUSLY dread after 3 months? Most of my friends leave their braids in for 2-3 months without redoing anything.

naija24, Are your friends retaining length doing that? Your goals are different from your friends! You want healthy shoulder/collar bone length hair.

Two-three months with heavy braids pulling on your hair follicles, nape, and temples. Your nape is already matting together.

Have you reviewed the Crown & Glory or Lady P threads? Those ladies give their hair a break from the tension and pamper their hair for a week or two every 6-8 weeks etc.

Unless you're a slow grower three months is too long...that will be a take down nightmare...too many matts and tangles.

At least, re braid the nape. Skip a few guilty pleasures i..e. Starbuck's, dinning out, entertainment to make up the $80-$100.

ETA: This is your hair and journey! You have to customize it to what your hair tells you. Currently, it's telling you to re braid the nape.

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[naija24]

naija24, Are your friends retaining length doing that? Your goals are different from your friends! You want healthy shoulder/collar bone length hair.

Two-three months with heavy braids pulling on your hair follicles, nape, and temples. Your nape is already matting together.

Have you reviewed the Crown & Glory or Lady P threads? Those ladies give their hair a break from the tension and pamper their hair for a week or two every 6-8 weeks etc.

Unless you're a slow grower three months is too long...that will be a take down nightmare...too many matts and tangles.

At least, re braid the nape. Skip a few guilty pleasures i..e. Starbuck's, dinning out, entertainment to make up the $80-$100.

ETA: This is your hair and journey! You have to customize it to what your hair tells you. Currently, it's telling you to re braid the nape.

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MileHighDiva yeah, i see what you mean. I haven't gotten braids regularly since high school so I have no idea how long I typically wear them. I probably should take it out but I spent $160 on the braids. Spending HALF OF THAT, just to redo the nape feels like I wasted my money

I just don't want to worry about doing my hair twice a week when I start my swim classes next month. I am worried the chlorine and twice a week manipulation to make it look nice for work will hurt my hair.

I should learn how to braid extensions myself. I would save so much money.

But if keeping them in may seriously hurt my progress, then I'll just take them out. By the end of this month will make it six weeks.

 

[Renewed1]

Renewed1 pictures?

naija24 the pic is new growth coming in, I have to shave again next week.

 

[CoutureMe06]

My heat damage is so bad. Looks like I will be in a transition gaze for a while. It's at least 6 inches and my hair is barely at 7. To top it off my ends spit easily and I have thin hair. I really don't know what I am going to do with it at this point.

This can be called natural to natural transition. Smh

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[MileHighDiva]

MileHighDiva yeah, i see what you mean. I haven't gotten braids regularly since high school so I have no idea how long I typically wear them. I probably should take it out but I spent $160 on the braids. Spending HALF OF THAT, just to redo the nape feels like I wasted my money

I just don't want to worry about doing my hair twice a week when I start my swim classes next month. I am worried the chlorine and twice a week manipulation to make it look nice for work will hurt my hair.

I should learn how to braid extensions myself. I would save so much money.

But if keeping them in may seriously hurt my progress, then I'll just take them out. By the end of this month will make it six weeks.

naija24, buy the swim cap that Nonie uses. I don't recall the name, but if you adjust it properly your hair will not get wet. Also, you need to buy a good chealating/swimmers poo for if your hair does get wet.

There's a swimmers thread with directions on how to prep your hair etc. for the beach and pool etc. It also has info on the swim cap.

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[HanaKuroi]

naija24, buy the swim cap that Nonie uses. I don't recall the name, but if you adjust it properly your hair will not get wet. Also, you need to buy a good chealating/swimmers poo for if your hair does get wet.

There's a swimmers thread with directions on how to prep your hair etc. for the beach and pool etc. It also has info on the swim cap.

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Myswimcap.com I bought 3 because of Nonie. (I miss her) Buy extra large if you have braids.

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[GettingKinky]

I'm finally satisfied with the length of my hair, BSLish, now I need to learn how to style it.

 

[KinkyRN]

Even though I love my twa. I'll be glad when it grows enough to twist!

 

[NikkiQ]

I've gotten more positive feedback on my twists than I expected. I may have to do these more often. Great way to give my hair a break and do something other than a bun or pony. Now if only I can do them faster...

 

[ckisland]

faithVA , I'm probably going to be locing for my birthday in March . I'm 99% certain that I won't relax again in my life, but I'm 100% I won't be in the foreseeable future. I don't have the patience to transition and it would be frustrating to put 3 years in, cut off my relaxed ends, and have to deal with the same issues I had with natural hair . I know what I want and I'm not willing to jump through hoops to get there. So locs it is

 

[faithVA]

ckisland[/USER];19565117]faithVA , I'm probably going to be locing for my birthday in March . I'm 99% certain that I won't relax again in my life, but I'm 100% I won't be in the foreseeable future. I don't have the patience to transition and it would be frustrating to put 3 years in, cut off my relaxed ends, and have to deal with the same issues I had with natural hair . I know what I want and I'm not willing to jump through hoops to get there. So locs it is

I can't wait to see them. Mention me when you get them. What type of locs are you getting?