Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Nightingale]

Im going to try some box braids (no extensions) on my transitioning hair. The texturized ends aren't too thin, so it may work.

 

[ImanAdero]

I need to figure out this shedding thing... Maybe I'll go back to taking hair vitamins/biotin...

That means I need to up my water game again though.

 

[PJaye]

I wonder if a henna gloss will address these gray hairs that are setting up camp along my hair line.

 

[ClassyJSP]

@PJaye are you relaxed? my hair took the color well after I did a henna gloss twice.

 

[MsCarmenP]

I know this may sound dumb, but how do you know if your scalp is dry (meaning in general, not just dry for the moment)? If I have dry skin naturally, does that mean my scalp is likely dry too?

 

[Beany]

My maternity leave ends in a few weeks. I might put some mini twists in before I (reluctantly) go back to work.

 

[whiteoleander91]

if you liked it, then you shoulda put a scarf on it

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I'm trying to resist the urge to do the mostest with my hair. My working regimen has been wash deep condition and retwist once every 3 weeks, and Co wash ad hoc. Thats worked pretty well for the last 4 months. I can see a marked difference in thickness and strength just due to less manipulation and better products. I think my mum's right. I like to play in my hair too much. This weekend I'm doing nothing with my hair.

 

[YaniraNaturally]

Henna is mixed and waiting to be applied!

So why do I suddenly feel guilty about coloring my roots (about 6 inches of my natural color)? I blame that Marie Kondo book: it has me thanking things for their service

I love everything about henna but the color when in the sun! Even Cassia colors my hair. Sigh!

 

[CodeRed]

i really...realllly need to wash my hair....
being lazy and busyyyyyyyy...deep sigh...my hair is looking at me like really

Sometimes it's just like that... I'll be at home in my pjs and as simple as it is, I don't even feel like co-washing my hair. It's very few and far between but you just get so worn out sometimes that taking a simple shower/co-wash seems like it's going to end you life

 

[ClassyJSP]

I hate when people ask me why do I wear wigs all the time. Very annoying question and no I'm not bald. I am however lazy and style challenged so it's a win/win for me...

 

[overtherainbow]

My hair was soo tangled this week

 

[Prettymetty]

I just bought a bottle of Creme of Nature detangling shampoo extra body formula (blue and white bottle). It was the last one. I only paid $3 at the bss.

I originally went in for the argan oil poo, but I am thrilled to have the old formula!

 

[Prettymetty]

I hate when people ask me why do I wear wigs all the time. Very annoying question and no I'm not bald. I am however lazy and style challenged so it's a win/win for me...

Haha same here. I am style challenged and a freauent gym goer. Wigs allow me to look presentable at all times lol.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Did anybody watch Dr Oz. SO said he said mineral oil was good for the hair and skin. We going over skin conditions in class and I heard for some, mineral oil was good. Even then I was shocked because it blocks and smothers the pores but then I can see it for skin conditions where your sebum is overly active

 

[ClassyJSP]

LORD WHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

did I sit in the nail salon last week and let them talk me into getting my lashes done there. I'm taking them off tonight with coconut oil AND now I don't have no damn lashes! I left some of them on just so my eye lids won't be bald. I can't breathe.I hate them. I don't even know why I did it my boyfriend said I'm gonna mess around and be bald all over if I keep messing with them. On top of that my eyelids hurt now because I been rubbing them with coconut oil for so long.

I'm not even over exaggerating. I'm already babying my edges and my hairline now i'm about to be babying my lashes too. I play too damn much. I just can't deal with myself right now.

sorry for the rant.

 

[Dayjoy]

LORD WHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

did I sit in the nail salon last week and let them talk me into getting my lashes done there. I'm taking them off tonight with coconut oil AND now I don't have no damn lashes! I left some of them on just so my eye lids won't be bald. I can't breathe.I hate them. I don't even know why I did it my boyfriend said I'm gonna mess around and be bald all over if I keep messing with them. On top of that my eyelids hurt now because I been rubbing them with coconut oil for so long.

I'm not even over exaggerating. I'm already babying my edges and my hairline now i'm about to be babying my lashes too. I play too damn much. I just can't deal with myself right now.

sorry for the rant.

@ClassyJSP

 

[Dayjoy]

Did anybody watch Dr Oz. SO said he said mineral oil was good for the hair and skin. We going over skin conditions in class and I heard for some, mineral oil was good. Even then I was shocked because it blocks and smothers the pores but then I can see it for skin conditions where your sebum is overly active

I have him on my DVR. I'll make a point to try and watch today's episode.

 

[YaniraNaturally]

Wow, so sorry ClassyJSP!

My rant:

Washed that henna out after about 6 hrs. My head hurts from the weight of my hair and I didn't even pile it on my head.

3 rinses later... Still not done. Blah.

 

[Lilmama1011]

Finally I can put a picture. This isn't me but I will be satisfied with that length

 

[Lilmama1011]

So apparently it was just that picture that could be uploaded because now I can't upload another picture smh. I'm mad because it keeps me from making a lot of threads

 

[Amarilles]

I know this may sound dumb, but how do you know if your scalp is dry (meaning in general, not just dry for the moment)? If I have dry skin naturally, does that mean my scalp is likely dry too?

Normally yes, if your skin tends on being dry/oily so will your scalp. The scalp is a continuation of the face.

You can test it though by using an oil blotter on your scalp. This should be done on a clean scalp a day or two after washing, best on naked hair since products can deposit oil on the scalp. Or if that's not ideal, try leaving a section naked and gently pat the blotter directly on the scalp, not the hair.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Hey ladies! Does anyone currently have Sisterlocks or Micro locks? I've really been considering getting some, and I want to know about you guys personal experiences.

 

[MsCarmenP]

Normally yes, if your skin tends on being dry/oily so will your scalp. The scalp is a continuation of the face.

You can test it though by using an oil blotter on your scalp. This should be done on a clean scalp a day or two after washing, best on naked hair since products can deposit oil on the scalp. Or if that's not ideal, try leaving a section naked and gently pat the blotter directly on the scalp, not the hair.

Thanks Amarilles. I'll try that after my next wash. I'm just confused because to me my scalp feels itchy and flaky (not dandruff) but my stylist tells me to go light on my scalp (no oils or heavy moisturizers) because my hair is fine and easily weighed down.

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

So happy I'm getting my hair braided on Monday in time to go see my Warriors play Memphis on Tuesday!!!

 

[freecurl]

Ready to put henna in my hair for the first time. I'm excited but scared too. Hope it makes my hair stronger. I also hope I don't get the henna red color.

 

[Lymegreen]

ready to give up on protective styling. I can't believe I have about 4 inches or more of thin ends that need to be cut.

I'm going to trim back to collarbone length. I can't go shorter than that.

 

[imaginary]

I really need to stop slacking on my hard protein treatments cause my hair feels so lush right now...

Aphogee has been great, but I'm itching to branch out.

 

[ms.blue]

A caucasian asking hair advice for recommendations of flatirons to straighten her biracial daughter and another Caucasian woman gives advice on how to straighten that type of hair... is the look as I'm reading her suggestions. Kinky/coily hair can be straighten without using high heat blowdryer and the highest setting on a flatiron. Hopefully she will listen to my advice but unlikely.

 

[Royalq]

I don't know why white women love my hair so much. I have black and dark Auburn havana twists and WW freaking love it. And I went to the gas pump and a bunch of Mexican guys were going crazy for it too.