Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Aireen]

There's not many places where I live, so I started getting the syrups and tapioca at the asian store and making it at home. Never get satisfied on your own supply.

Actually, the Phil-am store has it... And today is my birthday.

Yep, I'm Finna fall off the wagon again.


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I heard it's very hard to make, all my friends that have attempted say so. I watched an episode of Unwrapped where they talked about how to make it and it didn't seem hard, just a lot of waiting. Although, if I'm stuck in the kitchen with a set of ingredients and the thing isn't coming out right, I'd be pissed because someone TOLD me it'd be hard.

Girl, go get you some ooohhkaaaayy! It's your birthday, treat yourself! Happy birthday, btw!!

 

[SuchaLady]

My skin sucks. It makes me so angry. Sunshyne's skin is to die for. #Sigh

 

[Curlybeauty]

Straight hair

 

[cutenss]

I ORS Smooth and Hold Pudding. It is so moisturizing to my natural, fine strands(that is flatironed). It does not make my hair revert, which was surprising. It gives me shine and softness. It smells As far as hold, when I roll my ponytail, it gives hold in that way. But nothing hard, crunchy or stiff. My pony just swangs when I move or walk. I will see how it does when my hair is in a natural curly state. Definately a keeper

 

[tatiana]

Does hair style junkism exist?

I mean I know how to do a lot of hair styles (some better than others) but I spend way too much time thinking about how I should style my hair during the week. Even if my hair style is undesirable to me, I keep trying to that style modifying it if needed until I get it right.

However I did come to the firm decision to give up on the mohawk roller setting method. I have a difficult time rolling up the sides. I may revisit it one day. Besides, my best roller sets were when they were not done in the mohawk fashion.

 

[Curlybeauty]

Does hair style junkism exist?

I mean I know how to do a lot of hair styles (some better than others) but I spend way too much time thinking about how I should style my hair during the week. Even if my hair style is undesirable to me, I keep trying to that style modifying it if needed until I get it right.

However I did come to the firm decision to give up on the mohawk roller setting method. I have a difficult time rolling up the sides. I may revisit it one day. Besides, my best roller sets were when they were not done in the mohawk fashion.

So how will you do them?

 

[KimPossibli]

Half of these ssks I'm getting are because I cant keet my hand out of my hair, luckily its not rampant.

keeping my hair lubricated seems to be the key to avoiding them though..

When I oil my hair in the morning.. wear my satin cap at night and wake up to dry looking hair.. where did the oil go... is it in my cap? has it evaporated.. hmm

 

[Myjourney2009]

By the by, I wonder how other ladies get their braids to dry straight when they go to bed? My braids always get a little crinkled under my cap while I sleep.

LadyRaider

pin them down with large bobby pins (the large doobie pins)

 

[SherylsTresses]

I just introduced "five" coworkers to hair forums and YT videos.

Other news:
I will cowash, porosity control, moisturize & seal, bun and sleep in a baggy tonight.

 

[Myjourney2009]

I know I said that I would not do rollersets again but I really would like to be able to master them. Off to YT land I go.

 

[curlyninjagirl]

I hate the way oils make my hair feel.....so sad cuz if they're so good for your hair why does my hair seem to hate them???

 

[tatiana]

So how will you do them?

I can see why you asked. All I saw is mohawk in youtube.

Anyway, my hair is cut in a pageboy. Think how Aaliyah hair was cut with part on the side. Your hair is cut similar to a pageboy. You roll your hair like the cut. You roll the rollers on the right side of the part to the right; left side to the left. You roll the back downwards.

Here are the visuals that were tough to find.

The first is Vanassa Williams. Her hair is dry and in a velcro set but you can see it would have an "Aaliyah" look when rollers are taken out because Vanassa's bangs are swoped. Just wanted to add Rick Fox is fine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SldO8hODNno&NR=1

The second is Japanese woman getting her hair roll. But you can see how the stylist is rolling the right front towards the right and the left front to the left and the back to the back. Those mesh rollers are nice that they are using.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhkeK3COjcs&feature=related

Black female doing something similar but she does not have a hard part.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVslKD8DgCM&feature=related

 

[halee_J]

I need to pick up some porosity control.


I think I'm going to go pick up that LF I've been eyeing. I'll wear it around the house until I feel comfortable wearing it outside

 

[Anakinsmomma]

I heard it's very hard to make, all my friends that have attempted say so. I watched an episode of Unwrapped where they talked about how to make it and it didn't seem hard, just a lot of waiting. Although, if I'm stuck in the kitchen with a set of ingredients and the thing isn't coming out right, I'd be pissed because someone TOLD me it'd be hard.

Girl, go get you some ooohhkaaaayy! It's your birthday, treat yourself! Happy birthday, btw!!

Thanks Aireen! I dont find it that hard... The tapioca takes about five minutes and I've been able to replicate the black milk tea, lychee and mango flavors well. Don't ask me make any others for strawberry milk, I totally cheat. Nestle quik anyone? It's more about the chewy balls (pause) than anything else for me.


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[Anakinsmomma]

Yay! I recovered from my failed twistout with a successful flat iron. My hair is shiny and healthy looking, especially after I gave myself a trim. Fiancé is giving me the eye already....


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[divachyk]

@halee_J - do you know I haven't worn my LF yet. I'm comfy in it, sorta but just haven't had the urge to debut it yet. Took it with me on business travel for just in case and never needed to throw it on. In due time I suppose.

@Myjourney2009 - check out ponytail rollersets also.

 

[long_hair1day]

I wonder what products our First Lady, Mrs. Obama uses on her hair. What's her reggie....hmmmm?

 

[SuchaLady]

long_hair1day Soft Sheen Carson

I wonder what products our First Lady, Mrs. Obama uses on her hair. What's her reggie....hmmmm?

 

[ecadnacmc]

My half wig likes co-washing too too! Lol!

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[choctaw]

Mixed up some henna paste while the cable guy installed internet and cable service. He wondered what I was doing with the molasses

 

[Anakinsmomma]

I wonder what products our First Lady, Mrs. Obama uses on her hair. What's her reggie....hmmmm?

If Katt Williams is to be believed, Motions


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[Evolving78]

Itgirl
that used to happened to me all of the time. since i went back to using Qhemet Biologics, my hair stays soft and moisturized for days. i will admit that i can be very heavy-hand with applying product to my hair (i apply product to every section(8-20) of my hair). i like cream products that are very heavy. my hair is very coily and i need the heaviness for weight to prevent my hair from tangling and knotting. i still like water based products, but i like a oil based heavy cream/pomade to seal. regular oils don't do it for me except castor oil.

Half of these ssks I'm getting are because I cant keet my hand out of my hair, luckily its not rampant.

keeping my hair lubricated seems to be the key to avoiding them though..

When I oil my hair in the morning.. wear my satin cap at night and wake up to dry looking hair.. where did the oil go... is it in my cap? has it evaporated.. hmm

 

[halee_J]

Yeah after looking back at how much I retained while wearing half wigs, I think I really need to revisit wigging it

 

[Aireen]

Thanks Aireen! I dont find it that hard... The tapioca takes about five minutes and I've been able to replicate the black milk tea, lychee and mango flavors well. Don't ask me make any others for strawberry milk, I totally cheat. Nestle quik anyone? It's more about the chewy balls (pause) than anything else for me.


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LOL, clever you using Nesquik. I remember when I first got introduced to bubble tea, I hated the boba pearls. My friends kept buying bubble tea all the time though and one day, I was hooked... I don't know WHAT made me hate them.

I think I'm going out in about 3 hours to get an extra large one. Don't judge me! Tell me if you got yours and happy birthday again, Anakinsmomma!

 

[halee_J]

I miss rollersets. I wonder how long rollersets last on heat trained hair...

 

[Lissa0821]

It is getting harder to find Profectiv Anti-tangle leave in, I have used for years and most places I go have all of the Profectiv products except this one. I finally found a place that had three bottles on the shelf so I brought two once these run out I am really going to start looking for a new liquid leave in that detangles my hair and is lightweight.

 

[SuchaLady]

This weave thing is so complicated. I have read so many threads but I am still like wtf. I really think a full head with no hair left out is best for me but it seems like the most complicated of them all. I would get a partial with the top left out but I know after my work outs the leave out is going to look a HAM. I cant straighten it everyday. :/

 

[winona]

YOU LADIES ROCK YES YOU Thank you for helping me to help my family.

Updates: My niece had her first wash day today and she told me hardly lost any hair >doing the cabbage patch< My mom's hair is growing in thicker and healthier than before.>doing the running man<

 

[NYAmicas]

Went to get a Dominican Blowout for the first time in a hot minute & while I hated the intense heat my hair endured I LOVE how straight and soft my hair is.

 

[NikkiQ]

YOU LADIES ROCK YES YOU Thank you for helping me to help my family.

Updates: My niece had her first wash day today and she told me hardly lost any hair >doing the cabbage patch< My mom's hair is growing in thicker and healthier than before.>doing the running man<

winona did she love her care package you sent her??