Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[youwillrise]

done with the hair process until tomorrow night when i take my wrapped mini twists down and style them for work on monday.

im thinking my twists will still look good once my hair comes down.

 

[jbwphoto1]

So I'm at a WWE Smackdown house show and just noticed this white woman with neck length hair, kind of wavy, blonde-brownish hair. If I saw her hairline on a black woman, I would think she's wearing a wig. Why do I not think that for a white woman? Or maybei am thinking it looks like a wig and that's why I made this post.

 

[spellinto]

My hair does not like castor oil applied straight to the strands It's so heavy that it causes breakage. Next time I will mix my castor oil with another oil to prepoo with. I really want to like castor oil, but it is such a syrupy, greasy mess.

I can't wait to buy Hemp Seed Oil! I am ready to reap the benefits of ceramides!

Oh, and I'm seriously thinking of putting a seamless comb (or at least money for one) on my Christmas Wishlist . Old Faithful does the job so I'm grateful, but sometimes she can be a little rough on my strands. I want to see if a new, quality comb will make a difference.

 

[Angelicus]

I still think my hair is short
I know I have a serious problem. I think medium length is short as heck.
It's hair anorexia

 

[phyl73]

I still think my hair is short
I know I have a serious problem. I think medium length is short as heck.
It's hair anorexia

Me too. Sad.

 

[Aireen]

LOL I just remembered way back, when I was a young girl, I went to an "upscale" hair care salon to get my touch ups where the people were quite stuck up and snooty. The owner convinced my mum to buy a very "exclusive" conditioner that would help retain length for my hair. It was expensive and had to be kept in the refrigerator. We didn't understand about protein/moisture balance way back then but the conditioner apparently from my mother's recollection seemed to leave my hair hard and did nothing for it and certainly was no Aphogee 2 Step. We never bought it again and I was kind of sad about it, I guess I secretly wanted longer hair deep down. If only I wasn't such a tomboy and took an interest in my hair when I first relaxed it... I wouldn't be NOW finding out that I can make my own very strong protein treatment with unflavoured gelatin and some common household products. Basically I'll be able to have my own protein treatment, only needing to buy 1 ingredient for under $5. Even when you think you've learned enough about hair, there's still more information you can benefit from. Hair care definitely does NOT need to cost an arm and a leg.

 

[HanaKuroi]

What is your recipe?

 

[Aireen]

What is your recipe?

LOL do you mean me, @HanaKuroi? I didn't really read anyone else's comments to know if you mean me.

If you did, I'm thinking of using:

- Unflavoured gelatin
- Honey
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil

^ I might use that alone or I'll probably add my one of my favourite conditioners to it - it really depends on how it comes out. I heard it leaves hair hard so I'm thinking of adding one of my uber moisturizing conditioners when I use it. Measurements are iffy, not sure yet. I'll report back when I finally use it.

 

[HanaKuroi]

I meant you! thanks I have unflavored gelatin and everything else. I'll try this in a couple of weeks. Aireen

On second thought, I'll wait until you perfect it. Make sure u post and mention me!

 

[Aireen]

I meant you! thanks I have unflavored gelatin and everything else. I'll try this in a couple of weeks. @Aireen

On second thought, I'll wait until you perfect it. Make sure u post and mention me!

Yeah I was about to say LOL... I have a more elaborate recipe I want to try out but that involves ordering stuff on eBay and I'm too impatient for all that. I'll definitely let you know what I end up using and how, HanaKuroi.

 

[bebezazueta]

Losing weight has negatively affected my hair goals! My real skinny waist is 2 inches lower than my fat waist. LOL! I should have reached WL prior to my weight loss journey. Booooooo! Oh & cracken length is lower now too. My fat booty was high in the sky. LOL!

 

[APrayer4Hair]

I'm thinking about selling my Huetiful Steamer around Christmas Break...It's in perfect shape, only used once (and it comes with the face steamer addition too)...I just never get around to using it so I feel like it was kind of waste of money on my part. It's too late for me to return it though. Would anyone be interested?

I would if you'd posted this like 1 day earlier lol. I just ordered a steamer

 

[msbettyboop]

I went to a salon where a lady put in a terrible weave with tight braiding in January this year. I took the weave out two days later but made a complaint to the owner of the salon. She was very apologetic and offered me the money and tip back but I told her not to worry. She said the next time, she would make sure the head stylist put it in and it would be free. I was like "yeah, right. You're never seeing me again lady." In March, she followed up with me but I ignored the email. Yesterday, she followed up again and said she would really like a chance to make it right for me. I'm due to put in a weave next month. I'm nervous about going back there but the owner really wants me to give them another chance. Hmmm.....

 

[HanaKuroi]

Yeah I was about to say LOL... I have a more elaborate recipe I want to try out but that involves ordering stuff on eBay and I'm too impatient for all that. I'll definitely let you know what I end up using and how, HanaKuroi.

Lol. Aireen Yes, I need to sit down somewhere. I had an allergic reaction to that gel everyone uses. I had a setback. Recovering, but I would be playing chemist if I started mixing up stuff all willy-nilly. You, on the other hand, know what you are doing.

 

[Fine 4s]

Look how my heat damage destroyed my high def. twist outs!!!! Imagine the pattern at the top all the way down? I would be so happy!

I'm not even going to TRY a twist out for NYE. I think I'm better off doing spiral curls or Bantu knot outs on dry hair maybe. Ugh!

I'm never letting a stylist straighten my hair and I'm never doing it more than twice a year!!!!! Ugh... So depressing.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

I have a bunch of products I need to use up so that I can follow up with KISSing for 2013. I think I may go back to daily cowashing again. My hair loved it.

 

[daviine]

Oooooooooooo......... Someone is in trouble.

Is it working now?

HanaKuroi

My husband can't get it to close. He told me to buy another one. Then he decided he's going to keep it but I should still get a new one. It's now his personal "chasing the white whale" project to figure out how to put it back together.

I know my three year old did it but something must be wrong with him bc he kept hanging around trying to play with the dryer parts. Really kid?

 

[CherryCherryBoomBoom]

My braid extensions are annoyingly very thick. It's quite a challenge to tie it back, compared to other times in the past

 

[melissa-bee]

Coconut milk dc's have made my hair so smooth.

 

[APrayer4Hair]

Trying to decide if I want to shape up my nape...

What y'all think?? Those lil errant patches drive me insane in the membrane

 

[winona]

I need sta sof fro rub on in a gallon size. Seriously this stuff is the bomb.com. I love how it keeps my hair moisturized on the extreme cheap. Only if I knew where to stock up...

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[LivingInPeace]

Had my second hair dream last night. Dreamed I was showing my mother how long my hair was so I unpinned a braid and it wasdown to my waist. She almost cried.

 

[NJoy]

I take iron supplements for low iron but hate taking them so, I'll often skip taking them. When I stop taking them for too long, I get random itchiness. If I scratch at all, it sets off out of control itchies.

Well, I haven't taken them in maybe 2 weeks and I went to my son's basketball game, tryna be all cute in my half wig. I was cute. Until my neck started itching. One little harmless itch. I scratched it and then, for whatever reason scratched one spot on my scalp. It wasn't even itching. That set off crazy itchy scalp. Talk about wanting to snatch that wig off! I did. I went in the ladies room and snatched that mug off and REALLY set off the itchies. I had to go home and take some Benadry. I also put some sulfur mix on my scalp, just in case my scalp was dry. I don't know. Just had to do something.

I'm laughing at myself now because there were a few ladies in rest room at the mirror but I didn't give a hoot. I snatched that mug off like my scalp was on fire. Onlookers? Ain't nobody got time for that!

By the time I got home, my back, legs and tummy was itching too. I slathered on hydrocortizone cream and got back to the game before the Benadry knocked me out. Hubby drove us home and six hours later, I'm finally awake.

Just wanted to say this outloud.

 

[bajandoc86]

I'm laughing at myself now because there were a few ladies in rest room at the mirror but I didn't give a hoot. I snatched that mug off like my scalp was on fire. Onlookers? Ain't nobody got time for that!

Poor thing.....I really feel sorry for you but this storry is hella funny!

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Found a box of Jamillah henna..

 

[Miss AJ]

I LIKE blowing out my hair every week. I hope my hair can take it this well down the line too...

 

[sckri23]

I finally stopped being lazy, washed my hair, and clipped the rest of my relaxed ends. My hair feels great. I love my curly hair and I will love it more when I texlax and flat iron on the 19th.

 

[spellinto]

Purchased some sunflower oil today...actually a huge bottle for around $4. Finally have ceramides in my possession. I would apply some tonight but I think I'm too tired to moisturize & seal again. I'll try this first thing in the morning.

 

[Aireen]

Mum's hair is to her tailbone!!! She needs a bit of a trim but not much. Geez, her hair is long, she has my dream length.

 

[Aireen]

Tomorrow I'm gonna go buy myself some more Organix Repairing Awapuhi Ginger Conditioner. I'm thinking of an extra 2 bottles; can't do without that stuff it's heavenly, makes washing my hair so so so enjoyable. To the point that I can't wait to wash my hair just to use it or to use up extra conditioner to GET to use it.

ETA: Maybe I'll add it to the unflavoured gelatin recipe.