Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[MrsMe]

I kind of miss my dreads right now. They were so easy and so low maintenance. The down side is that they're so permanent. I wouldn't want to have my hair locked again.

Mine are low maintenance too but when I do have to maintain them It's a real chore. I can spend 2-3 months without retwisting the roots but end up with a mini afro.

Ladies,

THAT is amazing. I wear a wash and go daily, and must be very patient with detangling.

Every time I hear about de-locing I think about the time it takes me...wow...

wouldn't one be overwhelmed at the amount of hair they are unlocing and fear breakage?

Chile, I was looking at the amount of hair that came out after detangling and almost screamed but realized that it was only shedding hair that had not been combed. I had my locs for exactly 4 years so I expect a lot of shedding. I'll take pictures when the process is all done.
I am afraid of getting overwhelmed indeed which is why I plan on doing 1-2 per day only. I'm trying to keep as much length as possible but I know I will need a trim to get rid of split ends and get my hair at the same length.

 

[Evolving78]

i ended up m&s my hair and put it back in a bun. i'm gonna buy some tea today, so i can start doing my tea rinses, garlic pills, and garlic shampoo. i wonder if i should buy the conditioner?

 

[Evolving78]

Mine are low maintenance too but when I do have to maintain them It's a real chore. I can spend 2-3 months without retwisting the roots but end up with a mini afro.



Chile, I was looking at the amount of hair that came out after detangling and almost screamed but realized that it was only shedding hair that had not been combed. I had my locs for exactly 4 years so I expect a lot of shedding. I'll take pictures when the process is all done.
I am afraid of getting overwhelmed indeed which is why I plan on doing 1-2 per day only. I'm trying to keep as much length as possible but I know I will need a trim to get rid of split ends and get my hair at the same length.

don't cry! my hair was fine afterwards. and i cut the very ends off to make takedown better. i didn't lose much length. i did a two inch trim down to collarbone length. i did as many locs as i could. it took me about 3-4 days. i wore a wig if i needed to leave.

 

[caliscurls]

Considering getting an LCL or Pibbs hair dryer and learning how to rollerset. I'd like to wear my hair down more this summer without direct heat....but my hair is doing really well right now. I'm reluctant to change things up and mess up this groove....

 

[Nix08]

You know you're freshly relaxed when ...you come to work in a ponytail and midday you take it out and have a lovely wavy style that actually looks good

 

[nerdography]

I washed my hair yesterday and it feels so much better now, it was so dry. And I tried Blended Beauty and love it. My hair is really shiny and soft.

 

[Embyra]

Detangling day today start this crap all over again :-/ I want a weave just can't be bothered with my hair these days

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

Caught a glimpse of my hair reflected in a window and was... disappointed tbh. i can tell its grown because it feels denser when my mini braids shrink up. but visually you wouldn't be able to tell. It looks the same.

 

[heirloom]

Why did I ever stop dcing with ors replenishing conditioner

 

[Raspberry]

don't cry! my hair was fine afterwards. and i cut the very ends off to make takedown better. i didn't lose much length. i did a two inch trim down to collarbone length. i did as many locs as i could. it took me about 3-4 days. i wore a wig if i needed to leave.

Wow shortdub78 3-4 days?? That's very impressive, it took me 6 weeks but my results were similar to yours. I had good length and lots of healthy hair to work with. The takedown process is definitely worth it!

 

[Evolving78]

Wow shortdub78 3-4 days?? That's very impressive, it took me 6 weeks but my results were similar to yours. I had good length and lots of healthy hair to work with. The takedown process is definitely worth it!

i stayed in the house and worked on my hair. i was determined for change! and i might not have had as many locs as you.

 

[heirloom]

I was thinking my hair line looked a little bit strange these past couple of days. Just looked around the edge of the new plastic cap I have been using to GHE with and I see loads of little hair with the root still attached. It has basically been plucking my hair!!!! At least the bald patches are only small and only I can notice them

 

[melissa-bee]

I need to purchase some rollers to put at the end of my braids so I can start wearing some decent braid outs.

 

[MsSonya]

Wonder if I will ever have a high SL (at least) ponytail stretched. ..... sigh "one day"

 

[BostonMaria]

I wore my hair in a bun for about 2 weeks straight. Prior to that it was mostly in its natural state (curly ponytails). My DH always tells me that he loves my hair no matter what style its in. So why is it that when I washed + flatironed on Sunday I am getting all these compliments from my kids and all this attention from him? LOL I am not complaining, but I definitely get a different reaction when its straight. Bunch of liars! LOL

I'll enjoy it straight for now. Once the summer hits its good bye straight hair till at least September.

 

[MsDee14]

I was thinking my hair line looked a little bit strange these past couple of days. Just looked around the edge of the new plastic cap I have been using to GHE with and I see loads of little hair with the root still attached. It has basically been plucking my hair!!!! At least the bald patches are only small and only I can notice them

Awww that sucks! I'm sure with some scalp massages and castor oil, it will grow back.

I started wearing a satin strip(kinda like a headband) around my hairline..when I baggy. It keeps my edges "safe"

 

[heirloom]

Awww that sucks! I'm sure with some scalp massages and castor oil, it will grow back.

I started wearing a satin strip(kinda like a headband) around my hairline..when I baggy. It keeps my edges "safe"

I've already started on the castor oil.
That satin strip sounds like a very good idea. Actually my dad has quite a few old and hideous 100% silk ties. I just nabbed one. Just look at how horrible this tie is. I feel like blue steel when I put it on

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I need to practise leaving my hair alone. I like to touch it and run my fingers along my minibraids. Sometimes when i'm bored i'll undo one and play with it. But the worst is that its completely subconscious. I'll tie my hair up for the day and at some point in time i'll be sitting with a dreamy look on my face with plaits undone running my fingers down my hair and i won't even know how it happened. Maybe complicated updos are the way forward

 

[Blessed&higlyflavoured]

I've already started on the castor oil.
That satin strip sounds like a very good idea. Actually my dad has quite a few old and hideous 100% silk ties. I just nabbed one. Just look at how horrible this tie is. I feel like blue steel when I put it on

heirloom That's a great idea. I'm sure my dad has some nasty silk ties too. Ill be doing humanity a favour by taking them out of his wardrobe.

 

[Lissa0821]

I was about to give up the fight and give myself a relaxer touch up but I changed the products I used from the Organix Macadamia Oil to Joico Moisture Recovery. It has made a world of difference in just one wash. I also omitted CON Argan Oil leave in spray and just used Lacio Lacio and Chi Silk infusion to dry my hair.

My hair has stayed straight and held up in the damp weather.

 

[LivingDoll]

I absolutely *HATE* when you get a new hairstyle and people feel the need to share their opinion of it, make stupid comments, or ask stupid questions (to all my coworkers of "other" races, this means you too.)

I did not ask for your approval...
I did not ask for your opinion...
I did not solicit your feelings about it...
I am not looking for a comment...
If you have a question, google it.

Keep on walking. It's ok. No validation is needed from you or anyone else.

 

[AlliCat]

Relaxed on Saturday.. last night finally got a chance to straighten and flexi rod

 

[Aireen]

I need to organize my stash properly.

 

[HanaKuroi]

I absolutely *HATE* when you get a new hairstyle and people feel the need to share their opinion of it, make stupid comments, or ask stupid questions (to all my coworkers of "other" races, this means you too.)

I did not ask for your approval...
I did not ask for your opinion...
I did not solicit your feelings about it...
I am not looking for a comment...
If you have a question, google it.

Keep on walking. It's ok. No validation is needed from you or anyone else.

Why can't they just say they like your hair or say nothing at all.

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

 

[LivingDoll]

Why can't they just say they like your hair or say nothing at all.

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

I have no idea. I always wonder the same exact thing.

 

[curlcomplexity]

...I can't believe it's almost been a year since I BCed....when I first joined this site I never imagined that I would end up relaxer free.

 

[HanaKuroi]

What do you call newgrowth on a natural head of hair?

I have two different textures now!

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

 

[IMFOCSD]

I'm finally relaxing my hair after 5 LONG months!...and I am gonna put a vibrant red rinse in as well....I'm excited!

 

[Royalq]

mini braids work for me much much better than mini twists. They hold up to washing like a true boss. After one wash my twists couldnt even be worn out anymore and shrunk up. not to mention if i leave twist any long than a few days the tangleand i shed like a animeal. But mini braids have been through numerous washes and still look great. I simply re-twirl the ends that look frizzy. I keep my hair like this until its long enough that i can bun

 

[SlimPickinz]

The one time I go to use the search function for the hair forum and it says down for maintenance. UGH now I have to look for the Dominican hair products thread.