Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Napp]

I'm going back to straight haired natural and bkting 4 times a year. Wash, dc, satin twists dry, flat iron on medium heat with my Marcel flat iron and pressing combs. one pass only. style. Repeat every 3-4 weeks. when I do a keratin I use my dryer and titanium flat iron 2 passes at 375-410.

my hair used to be so thick when I was a " heat trained" natural. so I'm hoping this works out for me again.

 

[divachyk]

I want to do a wash n go but I'm afraid of the tangles and SSKs that might happen if it's a fail.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@divachyk I feel the same way.

 

[divachyk]

@divachyk I feel the same way.

I had a good starting point tonight. The curls was popping. The only thing I needed to do was apply gel and let it air dry but I chickened.

 

[flyygirlll2]

I had a good starting point tonight. The curls was popping. The only thing I needed to do was apply gel and let it air dry but I chickened.

I already deal with ssks, so I've been on the fence about it due to that. I might try it sometime next year but as of right now, twists have been my go to style and just easier for me. I'm really not the type to do different styles given the amount of hair I have and my patience barely being there these days.

 

[divachyk]

I already deal with ssks, so I've been on the fence about it due to that. I might try it sometime next year but as of right now, twists have been my go to style and just easier for me. I'm really not the type to do different styles given the amount of hair I have and my patience barely being there these days.

How many twists do you put in?

 

[flyygirlll2]

How many twists do you put in?

It varies, but I may do 15-25 twists and leave them in for the rest of the week. This time I left them in for two weeks and was just spritzing with rose water in between. Thanks for suggesting the rose water btw, it's been working well as a refresher for my hair.

 

[divachyk]

It varies, but I may do 15-25 twists and leave them in for the rest of the week. This time I left them in for two weeks and was just spritzing with rose water in between. Thanks for suggesting the rose water btw, it's been working well as a refresher for my hair.

Yay! Glad you're liking it.

 

[imaginary]

The urge to experiment and play in my hair is so strong. Think I'm going to try something new next week and then postpone the henna treatment until the first week in December.

 

[sarumoki]

@Tamrin @Lucie Hey ladies. Where can I get a bottle of Haitian Black Castor Oil in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Thanks!

How does the Haitian castor oil differ from the Jamaican?

 

[Lucie]

@Tamrin @Lucie Hey ladies. Where can I get a bottle of Haitian Black Castor Oil in Manhattan or Brooklyn? Thanks!

Sorry hon, I get mine from Haiti. It stinks! LOL! PM me your addy and I can send you some. xx

 

[NappyNelle]

How does the Haitian castor oil differ from the Jamaican?

I've only tried JBCO, but this is a good article: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlr...ce-between-jamaican-haitian-black-castor-oil/

Sorry hon, I get mine from Haiti. It stinks! LOL! PM me your addy and I can send you some. xx

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Royalq]

Sooo, bored with my kinky twists right now. I don't have the time or the money to deal with my natural hair right now. I found a natural hair salon. I might check them out and put in some dark brown or red box braids.

 

[rileypak]

Has anyone tried Terrene Fusions hair products before?

 

[KinkyRN]

Lost my wig MoJo but don't feel like dealing with my hair. I really want to continue using my Xcel spray but its impossible to do with a TWA wash n go. I really need to get some braids installed but DD wants her hair done so she comes first.

 

[flyygirlll2]

Has anyone tried Terrene Fusions hair products before?

I think @Aggie might have used the products before, but I could be wrong.

 

[sharifeh]

Self trimming is easier said than done. I need a major trim and I'm always unhappy when I let a stylist do it.

 

[Saludable84]

Has anyone tried Terrene Fusions hair products before?

Or @faithVA

Maybe.

 

[Meritamen]

I'm going back to straight haired natural and bkting 4 times a year. Wash, dc, satin twists dry, flat iron on medium heat with my Marcel flat iron and pressing combs. one pass only. style. Repeat every 3-4 weeks. when I do a keratin I use my dryer and titanium flat iron 2 passes at 375-410.

my hair used to be so thick when I was a " heat trained" natural. so I'm hoping this works out for me again.

@Napp which keratin treatment are you using?

 

[rileypak]

Thanks @Saludable84 @flyygirlll2 & @shawnyblazes

I reread the thread on them. I'll be passing them by.

 

[LovingLady]

I love protective styling.

 

[Napp]

@Napp which keratin treatment are you using?

hey I talk about it here https://longhaircareforum.com/threads/i-wasnt-expecting-this.786941/

 

[CopperRose]

I'm surprised I don't have a bald spot with all the bs going on and grad school applications due in 2 - 4 weeks. Ughhhhhh but my scalp is super itchy though

 

[princess_z]

Why is it cold here now finally and my hair doesn't seem to like any of my hair care products anymore and doesn't seem to know how to act?!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Happy birthday @BrownButterfly @godzooki @tricemcc

 

[Sharpened]

Why is it cold here now finally and my hair doesn't seem to like any of my hair care products anymore and doesn't seem to know how to act?!

Does your hair like humidity? Mine does and it is acting up as well.

 

[princess_z]

Does your hair like humidity? Mine does and it is acting up as well.

I think it does. I live in a very humid place, but now that it's cold and dry out it seems like my hair is freaking out.

 

[MzSwift]

Self trimming is easier said than done. I need a major trim and I'm always unhappy when I let a stylist do it.

I totally understand! Next time I trim, I'm gong to try it this way:

 

[MzSwift]

I think it does. I live in a very humid place, but now that it's cold and dry out it seems like my hair is freaking out.

Do your products contain humectants? They work best when it's humid out, not so much when it's dry out.

 

[princess_z]

Do your products contain humectants? They work best when it's humid out, not so much when it's dry out.

Yes! I discovered last night my leave in does as well as my DC.

I'm guessing this means I need to buy some new hair care products to make it through this dry winter. Usually I would be all up on that but a sister trying to conserve coins cause the holidays are coming.