Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[pre_medicalrulz]

Saw some little breakage yesterday. That's a NO-NO!! Soaked my ends in some moisturizer & will probably do a cowash/DC next weekend since I'm busy this weekend. For now they will stay plaited up to eliminate any type of manipulation.

 

[Ogoma]

lana
I hate posting pics so I know what you mean.
Good luck on the race. I hate any hair in my face when I run so I will be curious to hear your thoughts after the race .

 

[sckri23]

Been sleep all day. Too sick to attempt to style my hair, I'm just detangling and going about the rest of my day as is. No moisturizer, no moisture spray (scared of getting more sick) and no oil cause I really don't feel like it. I might wear a headband.

 

[Nix08]

Been sleep all day. Too sick to attempt to style my hair, I'm just detangling and going about the rest of my day as is. No moisturizer, no moisture spray (scared of getting more sick) and no oil cause I really don't feel like it. I might wear a headband.

Hope you feel better soon.

 

[HanaKuroi]

I had my hair in four celies and gave myself a dizzying headache. I can't wear headbands most of the time either.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y

 

[alove15]

Put in 76 curlformers. Sooo uncomfortable. Luckily I did them early so I can take them out in a few hours. I don't think I'd ever be able to sleep in these. Learned styling on hair thats been tshirt dried for an hour is easier than wet hair. Will def. incorporate that into my reggie.

 

[TwoSnapsUp]

My hair dries faster when I don't put any leave in, in it.

I'm going to start cowashing daily again and D/Cing every Saturday.

 

[halee_J]

Napp's siggy has me

So true! Is there a type 3-4 who can literally wash, go and not look crazy?

WnG unicorns if you're out there, holla at me!

 

[NJoy]

Well, no sitter means no date night tonight. Ah well. Looks like a hair night more me. (Yay!!!... ) I have a few boxes of amla just sitting. I think I'll do an amla hair mask or something.

 

[Ogoma]

@Napp's siggy has me

So true! Is there a type 3-4 who can literally wash, go and not look crazy?

WnG unicorns if you're out there, holla at me!

Is there a type 1 or 2 that can just wash and go? I have never heard of them either . There is usually some gel/mousse/blow dryer/flat iron involved.

 

[youwillrise]

i bought some waterless foam shampoo. suave brand. i hope it works well since i decided to extend the time between washes. i need something quick and easy, but effective for those washless weeks. i was looking at a lot of dry shampoos and waterless foam shampoos and the ingredients in most of them are yuck. alcohol, alcohol. alcohoooool...but i found this one and the ingredients look really great. so ((crosses fingers that it's actually effective))

 

[halee_J]

*deep exhale* about to do a rollerset.

ETA: *deep exhale* rollerset done. Its not the smoothest and it took me entirely too long (was watching movies at the same time ) but its my first one with this much hair, natural at that. I'm proud of myself *pats self on back* drying under my soft bonnet now.

 

[DominicanBrazilian82]

I've become addicted to DC'ing with heat. It just makes all my DC'ers so much better, even ones I don't like. I was never going to buy the Chocolate Smoothie from Pura Body again, but with heat...

I can't wait to try roller setting with my dryer! I need to go out and get some rollers though.

Girl I've been sitting here all night not wanting to do anything to my hair... And then I see you mentioned PBN Chocolate Smoothie and Rollersets... *Grabs DC caddy*

 

[lamaria211]

Saw some little breakage yesterday. That's a NO-NO!! Soaked my ends in some moisturizer & will probably do a cowash/DC next weekend since I'm busy this weekend. For now they will stay plaited up to eliminate any type of manipulation.

Organix coconut milk anti breakage serum!

 

[sckri23]

My oil mix is lasting longer than expected I hope I won't forget the "ingredients" by the time it's gone.

 

[pre_medicalrulz]

Organix coconut milk anti breakage serum!

Ya know I have that sitting on my bathroom sink staring right in my face! LOL!!!

 

[veesweets]

Trying to decide if I want to flat iron my hair or just do a flexi rod set..

 

[*SkolarStar*]

I am actually going to start taking care of my hair again. I fell off because I was getting frustrated about being at the same length for so long and having hardly any money to take care of it the way I want to. I contemplated relaxing again even though I KNOW that relaxing breaks my hair like no one's business. I had no clue how to style it other than a puff, my nape... I'm not even going to bring my nape. That on top of student teaching, I was frustrated to the core.

But now I feel good about getting back to it. I was able to grow my nape out. That is a MAJOR accomplishment for me because I ALWAYS had a broken nape. After I decided to use heat for my birthday a month back it took away all of my progress but I'm not discouraged because I know that if I did it once, I can do it again. If anyone wants to know how I did it. I moisturized and sealed with sheamoisture curl enhancing smoothie and sealed with castor oil, respectively. Since we're in winter now, I need something thicker but I'm still going to seal with castor oil. I love that stuff.

What I'm doing now to achieve my hair goals?
Vitamin challenge
MN challenge (using JBCO and MN)
Daily moisturizing and sealing
HOT every 3-4 days (I used to have really shiny hair when I did this so I'm going back to it.)
Getting senegalese twists next weekend
Paying more attention to my hair
Set short term goals that have nothing to do with length. Before, I wanted to just have long hair. With that in mind, the health of my hair went out of the window and I grew impatient. Now, I am focusing purely on the health of my hair and I know that length will come with it.

First Goal: Cut this breaking. I think I need more protein but I just did an aphogee 2 step on wednesday. The breaking has cut down some so I need to figure out what else I need. Hmmm... Perhaps a new deep conditioner for this winter weather. AO HSR may not be cutting it with this dry air.

Sorry for the long post. I just want confident hair.

 

[Tangles]

I am seriously thinking about texturizing my hair after my braid take down at the end of Jan. I

 

[Ogoma]

I went to bed with 6 bantu knots to stretch my hair. Never again! I woke up this morning with a headache.

 

[~*~ShopAholic~*~]

Combed my hair down and cut off 1". It wasn't necessary, but I'm keeping these ends fresh and full. Only 4" more inches and I'll be back at HL!

 

[hnntrr]

People (see below) keep asking me if I am wearing my bunning hair (esp when I have a beanie on, all that hair would not possibly fit up in a beanie.). How do i get them so big and pretty and shiny. 5.99 at beauty supply girl (i need stop hanging around so many white people)

 

[QueenAmaka]

Just washed and conditioned my hair this morning but I am getting the urge to cowash again and then do a tea rinse i luv playing with my hair

 

[halee_J]

I need to make more whipped SB. I need to put a lot more castor oil in this mix, now that is really cold.

 

[ms.tatiana]

Washing only my leave out today. My dandruff is just so terrible I don't know what to with it.

 

[antavia009]

My thoughts, "This afro is getting out of control. It's hiding my head band. What hair accessories should I use to make it more appealing?"

 

[antavia009]

I have dandruff issues too. Surprisingly, Head & Shoulders works well for me.

 

[HoneyA]

Really cannot wait until my hair gets longer again - as in past BSL. This medium length is really starting to annoy me At longer lengths however I styled it it looked good. I just cannot pull this off anymore. Can't be bothered. Gonna just stick it in a bun every day and forget about it until bedtime. *rant over*

 

[halee_J]

Watching Kelis' "Caught out there" video

Sigh, now I have the overwhelming urge to bleach my hair blonde and dip the ends in red/hot pink. It's so pretty!

 

[spellinto]

Went to the gym today with my straight hair. I just braided & pinned my side bangs and wore the rest in a ponytail. I thought my hair would feel greasy or smell bad but it's actually holding up. I definitely need a trim, and my edges curled up at the first sign of sweat, but it honestly doesn't look that bad. I can't wait to just wash my hair already...family peer pressure is the only thing stopping me from letting go of my straight style. I actually look forward to my stretches...weird