Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

ScorpioBeauty09 said:
Should I wash my hair tomorrow or wait until Saturday?

I also have to decide if I'm going to get my hair re-braided or straightened in 2 weeks when I take the bar again. It's been a while since I've worn my hair straight, I'd like to see my length. But I won't be able to work out with a press/curl. Decisions.
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You're sitting for the bar??? Congratulations! In that case, braids lol. Straighten it when you get sworn in.
 
spacetygrss said:
It wasn't as much about how to wash my hair. It was more about how to condition it and then the "after care."
Wash hair using gentle shampoo.
protein conditioner (1x/week)
moisturizing conditioner for 10 minutes WITHOUT HEAT (this whole thing is a change; I usually do ~30 minutes with heat or steam)
protein spray (I'm currently finishing a sample by Komaza, but ordered Aphogee's version to use when the Komaza runs out)
LOCB.
No cowashing....ever.
Follow up in 4 months.

I was skeptical about doing such a short moisturizing conditioning session after using protein, especially without heat. However, her rationale was that I have high porosity hair with raised cuticles on the microscopic exam. I have no need for heat because my hair will readily accept the conditioner. Doing a long session could/would undue the work that I had just done with the protein.

I tried it and so far, it seems to have worked.

HTH
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oh wow! very interesting.....i wish i could have my hair analysed...it probably would take months for me to get my analysis as i live overseas. You must be having a ball as this really shortens your wash day.....and the no co washing part....i keep seeing that in most people's analysis recommendations.
 
I have my very first hair appointment as a natural next Friday. I am so nervous! I did my research and heard good things about the Huetiful salon here in Atlanta, so I am hopeful that it will be a pleasant experience. I am getting a blow out, trim and flat twist out (I didn't want to overdo it with the heat so I opted to not get it flat ironed).
 
fifigirl said:
oh wow! very interesting.....i wish i could have my hair analysed...it probably would take months for me to get my analysis as i live overseas. You must be having a ball as this really shortens your wash day.....and the no co washing part....i keep seeing that in most people's analysis recommendations.
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It definitely shortened my wash day. I'm
cautiously optimistic about the whole thing.
I think that co washing probably works fine for people with low-to-normal porosity. It's harder for them to get moisture into their hair so frequent conditioning is good. For me, I just need to keep the moisture from leaving my hair, but initially getting it in is easy.
 
I went three weeks without washing my hair thanks to a crazy work schedule. Today I washed my hair using NurCreations Rhassoul mud wash and my scalp feels so much better.
 
It's taking me about 90 minutes to comb out each loc. I've done three. :cry3: Even though I'm detangling/combing out a tribble's worth of hair with each one, I've retained a LOT of length :clap: I'm enjoying seeing my loose hair again and tickled pink to see coils POPPIN!
3 down .....a zillion more to go.
 
MeaWea said:
It's taking me about 90 minutes to comb out each loc. I've done three. :cry3: Even though I'm detangling/combing out a tribble's worth of hair with each one, I've retained a LOT of length :clap: I'm enjoying seeing my loose hair again and tickled pink to see coils POPPIN!
3 down .....a zillion more to go.
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I hope you share some pictures with us. Good luck and be patient.
 
126. If I give myself two weeks, taking out 8-9 locs a day starting from the middle inside, I'll be done.

I also just realized two things: 1- I have no idea HOW to wash my loose hair. :look: 2- My hair has pretty much been in a stretched state for the last 15 years and once I wash it loose, I may have to deal with super shrinkage again. SL used to shrink up into a two inch thick helmet.

Let me get on YouTube and figure this out.
 
I just installed my twists last week. I'm ready to take them down, but I don't want to come my hair either.

I think I'll wait one more week before I make any final decisions.
 
The way these box braids are going, I may be able to stretch them a bit further if (and only if) I get my edges redone next month.....hmmmm. Sounds like that may be the best move.....
 
One of the best things I did for myself after my big chop was to take a monthly picture. It has helped me to see evidence of all of my hard work. I know my hair is always growing and the pictures let me see that I am retaining. It's not anywhere close to the length I'm trying to achieve but my pics are proof that I'll get there.
 
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Anyone know how I can wash my hair without getting my ear wet? I just had surgery on my earlobe to get a keloid removed and I can't get the bandage wet. I was thinking about wrapping my ear up in plastic shower caps and using a rubberband to keep it secure. I really want to wash my hair it has been two weeks and my scalp is starting to itch.
 
mz.rae said:
Anyone know how I can wash my hair without getting my ear wet? I just had surgery on my earlobe to get a keloid removed and I can't get the bandage wet. I was thinking about wrapping my ear up in plastic shower caps and using a rubberband to keep it secure. I really want to wash my hair it has been two weeks and my scalp is starting to itch.
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I use earplugs when I wash my hair in the shower. If you can't use those I've seen ear guards in Walmart
 
mz.rae said:
Anyone know how I can wash my hair without getting my ear wet? I just had surgery on my earlobe to get a keloid removed and I can't get the bandage wet. I was thinking about wrapping my ear up in plastic shower caps and using a rubberband to keep it secure. I really want to wash my hair it has been two weeks and my scalp is starting to itch.
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I would suggest the sink, or head down over the tub like AuCurls Naturelle on yt. That way you can direct the water away from your ear. I'd also suggest covering it like you said, maybe with some saran wrap. You should slather some sort of butter on the wound itself before covering it. :yep:
 
I was so close to cutting the front to the back length but I couldn't do it. It's still like inch or inch and a quarter longer but my ends aren't bad and my two front parts are even and the back so whatever....
 
About to get my braids done tomorrow. So excited but also scared at the same time. I saw a girl that took out her braids and the whole back was broken off. She hadn't got a relaxer in a year and the back was broken off to the natural part. She scared the crap out of me. But her hair was so dry and tangled and she kept telling us different stories about how long she had them in so.... I was looking at different styles I can wear. But like a lhcf member, I'm thinking about tension and how it might not be smart to wear it down when it's so fresh. But let me love my life mannnnn! I just did a little trim and deep conditioning now and about to blow out the races to make it easier to part
 
I'm thinking about just straightening my hair to make it easier. I'm just starting to have anxiety about her struggling to comb through my new growth and breaking hair because like I have said before, everybody isn't as careful when combing your hair the way lhcf is. But the again, I don't want to use direct heat and I said I would when I graduate which is in two months
 
Week 2 following the routine from my hair analysis. So far so good. My hair seems to be digging the increased protein and DCing without heat. I had fewer tangles and ssks in my hair after washing. Hopefully, the next time I check there will be fewer splits as well.
 
Well, my hair has changed. Just ugh! Maybe it's a supplement I'm taking? Dunno. But back to henna. Hopefully, I don't have a reaction to it. Surely can't leave it on for hours upon end.
 
I am mad at the new aphogee 2-step protein formula. I preferred the old chalky stuff.
My hair doesn't get as strong anymore. Boo..!
 
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