Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

Got box braids installed about two weeks ago...Took them out. Because my hair is thick and long, there were just too many of them and they were too heavy. Not to mention the tension on my scalp! How the heck do ya'll do it??
 
AgeinATL said:
Got box braids installed about two weeks ago...Took them out. Because my hair is thick and long, there were just too many of them and they were too heavy. Not to mention the tension on my scalp! How the heck do ya'll do it??
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The braids should only be slightly bigger/wider than your actual hair. It sounds like whoever installed them either braided too tight or used too much hair in the sections. My hair is pretty thick too, but I do my own braids so I rarely have problems.
 
I mistakenly bought hotel conditioner to work instead of lotion. So I left it on my desk. Some mornings, I would rub some in my puff and edges midday..... just because. I think it has helped to keep my hair moisturized even if I'm not sealing because my hair is already moisturized underneath. I may continue to keep conditioner at work.
 
AgeinATL said:
Got box braids installed about two weeks ago...Took them out. Because my hair is thick and long, there were just too many of them and they were too heavy. Not to mention the tension on my scalp! How the heck do ya'll do it??
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The potential weight of box braids keeps me from getting them. I can't be cute with neck pain.
 
This is really eating at me but I can't help but feel guilty about my hair. I want it straight all the time and I want it to grow but I feel guilty getting relaxers or wanting to get relaxers when everybody around me is natural at this point. :(
 
I am almost considering buying a half wig to wear to work during the week. I hate my hair when it's not flat ironed etc (I'm transitioning and I have a short cut), it looks bad because it's half straight, half curly. Might go to the BSS just to see what's out there. Either that or start wearing nice beanies.
 
It's my 5 year hair anniversary and I desperately want to flat iron my hair, but I'm worried I'll regret it after wards. My hair's super fine and prone to damage. After I flat iron it I'll look at it admire it and then hate myself for putting heat on it. Is it worth it? I want it so bad
 
I've watched one too many diva cut/diy diva cut vids and lets just say I'll need to do a big trim in the near future......
 
Spongebob said:
It's my 5 year hair anniversary and I desperately want to flat iron my hair, but I'm worried I'll regret it after wards. My hair's super fine and prone to damage. After I flat iron it I'll look at it admire it and then hate myself for putting heat on it. Is it worth it? I want it so bad
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Instead of flat ironing why don't you try a rollerset and silk wrap? I have fine hair too and I haven't flat ironed in many years because my hair gets as straight as I want just by doing that.
 
I sold my flat iron at a swap meet today. SMH cause I only used it once....but I know good and well that I wont be using it. lol Back to not having any heating tools at my house...just how I like it.
 
I'm half way proud of myself for talking myself out of buying a few things. Belle Butters, APB, and Hairveda.

It's a good thing that paypal pay after delivery feature isn't working for whatever reason lol.
 
Thinking about changing th shape of my hair to look more like this (see attached). Since my weave with bangs, I've definitely wanted real bangs lol. In just nervous about what it would look like in twists or braids...

Part of me wants to grow it as long as possible before playing around with it... But then the other part of me thinks I'll be waiting forever if I try to wait until WL to do anything with it.

I'm going back to having fun with my hair.

It's just hair, if I don't like it, it'll always grow back!
 

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Some days I want to cut my hair and just do something different. Length is great but it gets boring from time to time. I'm sure I'll be singing the blues if I cut it because of style limitations. I've rocked the Halle Berry cut before so I know how limiting that can be but it sure was fun and freeing. What is a girl to do.
 
Today is wash day but I just took my hair down from a twist out yesterday. So it's making me not want to do it. By my hair is use to consistency and tomorrow I have to clean the bathroom and if I don't do it today I will cleaning up all day
 
PureSilver said:
What are the benefits of tea rinsing.....I'll find out over the next couple of months. Did my first 1 today.
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Less shedding because of the caffeine in it. I did a green tea one last week. It felt like I was rinsing out henna. I was going to do another this week. But I decided to shampoo to test out a shampoo and they all the same girl. Just dries my new growth out PureSilver
 
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I used the Redken Cleansing Cream today and I like it. I always use it the first wash after my relaxer. I have never used Elucence so let me know your thoughts after you use it.

Thanks,
Roz
 
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