Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Rocky91]

Nothing like bonding with strangers in the hair care aisle over hair products

I love this man, it's a lovely thing bonding with another sista over hair.
I just did this yesterday with a girl who had a luscious fro in target. She had me convinced I need to go to the Huetiful salon in Chicago and get a steam treatment.

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[LongCurlyLocks]

I think co-washing everyday was too much for for my hair. I notice that not putting my hands in my hair as much has cut down on shedding. Between a chop to get rid of nasty ends, the JBCO, and my protein oil mix, I think I am doing a lot better. I do take down my hair when showering just to get some "water" on it, but after my shower I apply the oil and that's it. I don't even really do anything to it, just detangle because I wig it durning the day anyway. When I'm not at work and I'm just at home chilling, I leave it out and apply the oil and that's it. I wash and condition once no more than twice a week do get rid or product. I only use the protein oil mix on wash and condition days.

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[krissyhair]

I think co-washing everyday was too much for for my hair. I notice that not putting my hands in my hair as much has cut down on shedding. Between a chop to get rid of nasty ends, the JBCO, and my protein oil mix, I think I am doing a lot better. I do take down my hair when showering just to get some "water" on it, but after my shower I apply the oil and that's it. I don't even really do anything to it, just detangle because I wig it durning the day anyway. When I'm not at work and I'm just at home chilling, I leave it out and apply the oil and that's it. I wash and condition once no more than twice a week do get rid or product. I only use the protein oil mix on wash and condition days.

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What is your protein oil mix? I thought I was doing something with soybean oil until I read the nutritional label and saw it said 0 grams of protein.

 

[Froreal3]

Nothing like bonding with strangers in the hair care aisle over hair products

shasha8685 True! lol I always wonder if they are one of yall.

 

[LongCurlyLocks]

What is your protein oil mix? I thought I was doing something with soybean oil until I read the nutritional label and saw it said 0 grams of protein.

Right now it's Ovation and JBCO and and the BB oil mix. When I run out of the Ovation I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I only use the mix on wash days and some of the oil in between days on the scalp and hair.

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[Embyra]

Used wen fig for the first time left it as a leave in yesterday and to detangle before my wash

Then washed with it today half the bottle done smmfh

But my hair did feel lovely and soft after the rinse

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[naija24]

What's an affordable brand of human hair weave that won't turn to crap overnight? I can't afford weave packs at 80 a pop.

I was looking at this : Black Essence Human Hair

And Harlem 125.

Which is a better brand? And if neither, what online outlets should I be looking at? My local Sally's doesn't have a wide selection.

 

[PureSilver]

Gonna stop this breakage dead in its tracks, ain't no way imma let you stop me from getting to BSL for my BDay and WL end of this year.

 

[Lilmama1011]

i was thinking of doing another roller set to wear it straight again but i don't like combing my hair daily, i know i could finger comb but when it's straight you want everything laid perfectly and i can see me in the mirror trying to smooth some pieces. who knows what i will do tomorrow. i always miss the curls and it safer

 

[Lilmama1011]

SO almost gave me a heart attack asking me was a piece of short hair broken or growing back :gasps: but i regained my composure and explained every hair on your hair isn't going to be the same length and that you can be waist length and have a hair come to your ear as long as majority is one length depending on how your hair is cut

 

[Tonto]

20more days until I remove my weave... I feel like I'll just wait a week only, I want to do something else with my hair...

 

[Platinum]

Seriously thinking about loc'ing my hair. I was going to do it a few years ago but I let my ex boyfriend talk me into getting a relaxer back in 2012. I'm probably going to get loc extensions if I can find them at an affordable price.

 

[Holla]

If you skip a beat and take a beak from this site, you'll miss out on the "it" items. I am just now learning about Cowboy Magic. I wonder what else was popular a few years ago for me to check out.

 

[Embyra]

Haven't done a wash and go in ages like since November

So I don't know if I have just forgotten the feeling of them but I got one of my best first day wash and goes on the first day hair

I used so many different things as well smmfh but clearly it done something ....

 

[Embyra]

If you skip a beat and take a beak from this site, you'll miss out on the "it" items. I am just now learning about Cowboy Magic. I wonder what else was popular a few years ago for me to check out.

Any stuff meant for horses was all the rage in that cowboy magic time few years back

 

[naija24]

Sobbing at how expensive getting weave installs take. 250-350 dollars for 1.5 hours of service and that doesn't include hair which runs around 50-100 A PACK. Assuming you get the standard 2 packs of hair, you're still paying 400 to get your hair done.

My darling bf is even willing to pay for it but that's still close to 200 dollars for hair. Doesn't seem worth it even if you can reuse it. I want to try it since it's all the rage but I have a line.

May just go back to tried and true braids which includes the cost of hair and last the same amount of time while being 50% cheaper. Does anyone else want sew ins but don't get them due to costs?

 

[Tonto]

Need to draw some hairstyle and choose what I want to do next after I remove my weave....

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Sobbing at how expensive getting weave installs take. 250-350 dollars for 1.5 hours of service and that doesn't include hair which runs around 50-100 A PACK. Assuming you get the standard 2 packs of hair, you're still paying 400 to get your hair done.

My darling bf is even willing to pay for it but that's still close to 200 dollars for hair. Doesn't seem worth it even if you can reuse it. I want to try it since it's all the rage but I have a line.

May just go back to tried and true braids which includes the cost of hair and last the same amount of time while being 50% cheaper. Does anyone else want sew ins but don't get them due to costs?

I only go to one place when I want a weave installed. Shes pretty good and only charges me $80 to install. The majority of the money is spend on hair. I only use 2 bundles. The most I've spent per bundle is $50-65. If I know I'm getting a weave I save up for the hair if its really expensive. I keep it in 3 months top. So if you can reuse the hair, it can save in the long run.

 

[MileHighDiva]

naija24

If your SO is paying for it, why are you stressed about the cost?

I can't help you in this area, because I have no expertise in weave.

Have you read the aliexpress and weave threads? I think those ladies share their sources for inexpensive quality hair.

MrsCEO had a thread about her business and packaging. Maybe, you should check out her website...I don't recall the name.

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[Babygrowth]

20more days until I remove my weave... I feel like I'll just wait a week only, I want to do something else with my hair...

I'm right there with you...

 

[naija24]

I only go to one place when I want a weave installed. Shes pretty good and only charges me $80 to install. The majority of the money is spend on hair. I only use 2 bundles. The most I've spent per bundle is $50-65. If I know I'm getting a weave I save up for the hair if its really expensive. I keep it in 3 months top. So if you can reuse the hair, it can save in the long run.

shawnyblazes OMG who??

 

[hnntrr]

I dunk what to do with my hair. Twist outs don't look good, bantu knots don't look good, even my to-go wash and do's are looking like frumpy. I don't know if my hair just doesn't like me or if I am going through this odd length stage.

 

[SamandI]

The last time I really really liked my natural hair was 3 years ago when I had a TWA. The longer it's gotten, the less I like it.

Scheduled an appointment with the relaxer. If it doesn't pan out, I'll cut and start over.

 

[NaturallyATLPCH]

I feel depressed so I need to buy some more hair and body stuff.

Five cars were broken into in the school parking lot where I teach and one of them was mine. An elementary school parking lot. What a shame.

 

[Platinum]

Seriously thinking about loc'ing my hair. I was going to do it a few years ago but I let my ex boyfriend talk me into getting a relaxer back in 2012. I'm probably going to get loc extensions if I can find them at an affordable price.

So I checked on the cost of loc extensions in my area. The amount these folks are charging is about the same amount of money to I spend on my household expenses for a month. I saw a few YouTube videos and I may try installing some myself.

 

[HanaKuroi]

I feel depressed so I need to buy some more hair and body stuff.

Five cars were broken into in the school parking lot where I teach and one of them was mine. An elementary school parking lot. What a shame.

Oh no! I am sorry. That sucks!

What was stolen?

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

 

[myronnie]

My twists were blowing in the wind today..I was wondering what that sensation was and noticed it was my hair moving in the wind! It feels weird!

 

[oneastrocurlie]

I feel depressed so I need to buy some more hair and body stuff.

Five cars were broken into in the school parking lot where I teach and one of them was mine. An elementary school parking lot. What a shame.

Aww mannn NaturallyATLPCH sorry to hear that.

 

[Saludable84]

I feel depressed so I need to buy some more hair and body stuff. Five cars were broken into in the school parking lot where I teach and one of them was mine. An elementary school parking lot. What a shame.

Sorry to hear that. Just glad you are physically ok.

 

[BEAUTYU2U]

After four years, I have blowdried, comb chased, deep conditioned, tried countless heat protectants and flat irons. But my natural hair has never quite gotten straight right.

Alas, VICTORY! After washing and conditioning my hair, I applied my usual heat protectants and braided my hair. I planned to flat iron the next morning but didn't. I was going to do that night after work but I was sick. So I just finished tonight. It felt moisturized (not dry, like usual naked hair) and straightened in one pass. NO FRIZZ.

I'm not sure if it's a porosity thing but waiting that extra day seemed to let the products "sink in." I immediately put rollers in after flat ironing. I'll do a reveal tomorrow.