Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[curlyTisME]

flat twists for the week, I will be M&Sing nightly.

 

[naija24]

made my own thread but i need immediate advice. i couldn't find it with google or youtube. how the HELL do i wash my hair with a silk/lace closure installed?

 

[SuchaLady]

made my own thread but i need immediate advice. i couldn't find it with google or youtube. how the HELL do i wash my hair with a silk/lace closure installed?

You don't.
Tbh, you should've gotten a wig made instead.

 

[ElevatedEnergy]

I think I'm the only fine haired person who loves thick deep conditioners as a leave in and it makes my hair look thicker.

You are not the only one. I have fine to medium strands and I use Shea Moisture Manuka Honey Masque as a leave in. My hair adores it

 

[KidneyBean86]

I had a patient today who tried to stick his dirty hands into my fro this afternoon.

I hit that swerve real quick. No way you are sticking your hands into my hair.

 

[spacetygrss]

I've used protein conditioner 3 weeks in a row.......My hair is buttery soft today. Love it!

 

[tapioca_pudding]

Day 2 of trying the CG method.. my hair just looks dry and frizzy. Wondering when/if this gets better.

 

[curlyTisME]

I've used protein conditioner 3 weeks in a row.......My hair is buttery soft today. Love it!

What have you been using?

 

[KidneyBean86]

I decided to bump up my cowashing to 1 to 2 times per week. Normally, I just wash my hair once a week but I want to see if I retain more by cowashing more often.

 

[ckisland]

It took me a few days, but I got over the devastation of having heat damage . I learned my lesson, and will never make that mistake again, but the plan for my hair had been to keep it straight anyway . That, and I'm over cutting my hair. I ain't about that life right now LOL!! I'm trying to hit APL this December and make my way to WL locks. Having my curls 100% back would be nice, but it's not necessary for the goals I wanted to achieve this time around

 

[curlyTisME]

I will untwist my flat twists tonight detangle lightly and M&S.

 

[SheenaVee]

I think I'm gonna cut my hair into a curly A line bob tonight. Wish me luck!

If it turns out good I'll post pics. If not, then....

 

[GGsKin]

I think I'm gonna cut my hair into a curly A line bob tonight. Wish me luck!

If it turns out good I'll post pics. If not, then....

Good luck! Hopefully we'll get to see it soon

 

[SheenaVee]

I think I'm gonna cut my hair into a curly A line bob tonight. Wish me luck!

If it turns out good I'll post pics. If not, then....

I did it! And I really love how it turned out. I cut it a bit shorter than I'd intended to because the back was wonky and I had to cut it more to even it out. But it's no biggie, I still love it. In the pics I have the longest bits tucked behind my ear so it is sort of A line you just can't tell. I like the tucked behind my ear look.

Anyway, here's a pic. I don't like how my face looks in them hence the black circles.

 

[SuchaLady]

@Dayjoy my new coworker has a cosmetology license. Cosmo Prof here I come!

 

[overtherainbow]

Some lady complimented my locs today!

Only problem is that I actually have loose natural hair. Maybe its finally time to detangle

 

[Dayjoy]

@Dayjoy my new coworker has a cosmetology license. Cosmo Prof here I come!

Lol!!! NOTHING like that CosmoProf discount!

 

[GGsKin]

Some lady complimented my locs today!

Only problem is that I actually have loose natural hair. Maybe its finally time to detangle

 

[HaveSomeWine]

My hair goodies finally came in the mail. Can't wait to order more stuff. LOL!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Hey ladies! I know it's been awhile, but I have Braidlocs now since June. I have two pictures: One random and one from my son's graduation

 

[ScorpioBeauty09]

1. Decided I'm going to take my hair out while I'm re-watching TUT on iTunes that way I can wash it and DC while I'm studying and blow dry before I go to bed so I can study in the morning before my braider comes.
2. My hair seems to be growing almost 1 inch a month since I stuck to braids and left it alone. I'm curious how long it will be when I straighten it in November for my birthday (and bar results).

 

[CluelessJL]

Sigh. My theme for this week (hair related and otherwise) is feeling incredibly ignorant. Pity party of one right here

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

me too :-(

 

[theRaven]

I'm mad at myself for having so much heat damage. But trimming my hair little by little is so relieving, I'm seeing so much more beauty I this healthy hair state.

 

[theRaven]

I really adore this half up half done twistout style with a side bang. It's soo cute on me and works with every outfit.

 

[fasika]

I tried flaxseed gel for the first time and I'm underwhelmed. I don't know if I didn't make it right or apply enough. I do have some definition, but nothing I can't get with just conditioner. It's definitely a super-light hold gel on my coarse hair, not even close to my Ecostyler.

I'll redo my WnG tomorrow, and I'll pile on the flaxseed gel to see if that makes a difference.

 

[fasika]

Also, I've been doing the Curly Girl method for the past 2 weeks, and nothing but WnG and I love it so far.

I've done cowashing since back in the 90s, as well as skipping combs/brushes and shampoos for at least 2 weeks at a time, but I didn't have as good a time as now. The difference is that this time I'm using silicone-free products.

I tried all-natural products in the past and my hair hated them - it has apparently changed over the years, because it seems to like it so far. I have much less shedding, and MUCH shinier and moisturized hair with much less effort.

 

[fasika]

Why is so hard to find youtubers who 1, have my hair type, and 2, started with a twa and grew it long?? I mean, damn. I'm getting frustrated.

I'm STILL looking for a youtuber with my hair type, and I've been searching for at least 5 years. Sigh.

The fact I have like 3 different hair types doesn't help. So far, I'm 99% sure the last 1/3 of my hair is 4A. The rest is one big ****** mystery.

 

[CodeRed]

Sigh. My theme for this week (hair related and otherwise) is feeling incredibly ignorant. Pity party of one right here

me too :-(

Well you might as well include the whole board who is active on the hair side because if we knew everything we needed to about our own hair we'd probably not still be active

 

[meka72]

My ungrateful a** daughter told me that natural hair ages me