Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Soaring Eagle]

Wow. I am definitely overusing my deep conditioners. Last wash day I used 4 oz of the Mane Choice Green Tea Treatment (its an 8 oz tube). And I’m only APL. Not sure how yall are getting away with so little. I need to saturate my hair to feel like I’m doing something.

 

[Saludable84]

Wow. I am definitely overusing my deep conditioners. Last wash day I used 4 oz of the Mane Choice Green Tea Treatment (its an 8 oz tube). And I’m only APL. Not sure how yall are getting away with so little. I need to saturate my hair to feel like I’m doing something.

I use 4-5 ounces on WL hair, but I have high density hair. I also stretch my hair when applying and once applied, you can’t see the conditioner on top of my hair. So, my hair isn’t really saturated. If I could use less, that would be a dream, but at this point, it’s not happening.

 

[Saludable84]

My crown looks like it was eaten by rats! If you need a crown recovery buddy, I’m here! I’m dealing with hair loss. Before, I would just cut all of my hair off, but that’s not where I’m mentally at right now. I’m doing all I can to recover. I’m going to look into some products to help with my scalp. I already have products for my hair.

Did it break off?

 

[Evolving78]

Did it break off?

Oh girl I’m Alopecia Alicia! Lol I have CCCA. but nothing bad has happened since, or after that Nov pic I posted. I’m just working on healing my scalp and regrowth in my bald areas. The hair is growing back, so I have patches of new growth and then I have relaxed hair in that area. When I don’t straighten it, it looks a mess!
I straightened (flat ironed) my hair Wed, and it still looks really nice.

 

[Evolving78]

Wow. I am definitely overusing my deep conditioners. Last wash day I used 4 oz of the Mane Choice Green Tea Treatment (its an 8 oz tube). And I’m only APL. Not sure how yall are getting away with so little. I need to saturate my hair to feel like I’m doing something.

Even if you just take a quarter size amount in four sections, you work that conditioner in. Allow it to melt into your strands. Think of how you moisturize your skin. Your skin is only going to absorb what it needs. After that, product just sits on top of your skin, and you gotta get a towel to wipe your hands off.

 

[Honey Bee]

No, ma'am. No shame. Your crown is improving as we speak.

And, it will help someone if they see your journey.

You want me to post my edges? That will give you some sure company.

In all seriousness, I say don't post unless/until you feel comfortable. A description works great. The main thing is having the photo for yourself. You will celebrate all the more when you have pics to compare.

No ma'am. There will be no hacking. In my grandma's voice, "Don't make me get my switch."

We're natural. We can blend our breakage, right?

Fam. This is unblendable. It's ok, cuz as I said in the CP challenge thread, I knew there would be some recovery time after all that ps'ing on my very fine hair. I didn't intend to wear it out until spring, so I'm still on track, just bought some news wigs, am pinning down a reggie/ staples. Still though.

My crown looks like it was eaten by rats! If you need a crown recovery buddy, I’m here! I’m dealing with hair loss. Before, I would just cut all of my hair off, but that’s not where I’m mentally at right now. I’m doing all I can to recover. I’m going to look into some products to help with my scalp. I already have products for my hair.

Yeah, let's be crown recovery buddies! That's how my joint is looking too!! Literally, the perimeter is full APL, the crown might be ear length. Sad!

So this is my plan. Wash 2x/ wk. Incorporate ayurveda. MSM in my dc's. Xcel whatever sprayed in my crown daily, followed by CP oil massage (sans MSM). Seal. (which I don't. ) Braids under my wigs. I wanna cut off about .5"-1" in my crown and 1"-2" off the perimeter just to bring things together. (after which I'll take pics )

eta: I maaaaaaay incorporate some of @AdoraAdora24's reggie but I'd be making the stuff myself.

What's your plan for crown recovery @shortdub78?

 

[Soaring Eagle]

Even if you just take a quarter size amount in four sections, you work that conditioner in. Allow it to melt into your strands. Think of how you moisturize your skin. Your skin is only going to absorb what it needs. After that, product just sits on top of your skin, and you gotta get a towel to wipe your hands off.

The only time I’ve used a quarter size of any hair product was when I was relaxed.
I’ll try to use a bit less, but I don’t think a quarter size (even for quadrants) would ever suffice for my kinky coily strands.

 

[Britt]

How much DC is everyone using per deep conditioning session?

I use about 3 tablespoons (my hair is a little past APL, I believe). The hair stylist today almost FAINTED when I said that. She said I don't even need 1 tablespoon for my whole head of hair. How, Sway? I'm okay with that, especially since it would mean purchasing many less jars of DC. But, for real, how? I guess I'm applying to too much? I apply it like a relaxer.

Howwwwww?!?!!
I can't even imagine that for anyone with hair longer than a short cut.
LOL! 1 tblspn? Nahhhh lol !

 

[Honey Bee]

So, I was chatting with SO about my hair concerns, the products I'm making to address them, etc. and he's like, 'Idk if I should tell you this now, but one of your Christmas presents is that hair analysis thing by the black company."

Ayyyyye!!! He actually be listening! I was waiting to get it once I stopped the crochets, but I totally forgot.

 

[spacetygrss]

Howwwwww?!?!!
I can't even imagine that for anyone with hair longer than a short cut.
LOL! 1 tblspn? Nahhhh lol !

Pretty much. That's a no for me, Dawg. 1 tablespoon per quarter of my head? Sure. That's 2 oz for a session at this length.

I think that this depends on hair length, texture, density, etc. I look at a lot of people's hair density in pictures here and I see right away why hairstylists use to say that I had enough hair for 2 or 3 people on my head. #shrug

ETA: The above is not a slight, BTW. It's just a comment on different needs due to different hair densities and textures.

 

[PJaye]

My hair is low density and I need more than a couple of tablespoons of conditioner. Anything less than at least 2 oz. is not going to have an impact. I'd just be wasting my time.

 

[spacetygrss]

I mixed my henna with my green tea rinse and have it sitting overnight so that it’s ready for the morning. My hair is so ready!

 

[sharifeh]

I had a whole list and then I was like, waaaaaaiiiiiitttt, ain't we mad at them?

Dominicans, I love you, y'all kept my hair fly throughout my formative years and encouraged me to go natural. A+. But y'all messing up my conditioner game right now, like frfr. Act right and stop abusing them people so my hair (and pockets) can be great.

i bought silicon mix from target because of that darn beyonce thread

what happened to that thread??

 

[Evolving78]

Pretty much. That's a no for me, Dawg. 1 tablespoon per quarter of my head? Sure. That's 2 oz for a session at this length.

I think that this depends on hair length, texture, density, etc. I look at a lot of people's hair density in pictures here and I see right away why hairstylists use to say that I had enough hair for 2 or 3 people on my head. #shrug

ETA: The above is not a slight, BTW. It's just a comment on different needs due to different hair densities and textures.

You are right, it does depend on length, density, texture, but if one applies it like they are frosting a cake, it is a waste and too much product on the cuticle layers of the hair.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

So I moved countries a few days ago.. Obviously, I wouldn’t bring all of my products with me, but I took my staples and the more expensive ones. I kept track of every product I placed in my suitcases. Tell me why I can’t seem to find my Aphogee strengthening kit, along with my SM JBCO Masque—which was the first products I placed in my suitcase. I don’t even cross states without my JBCO masque. I don’t want to say that they were stolen......BUT I BELIEVE THAT THEY WERE INFACT STOLEN.

That is all.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

I am considering adding 1 egg to my deep conditioner every 8* weeks.

I know it is said the protein in egg isn’t big enough to penetrate the hair shaft,but I remember my hair being very strengthened after using egg and mayo when I was younger. I have even read of people getting protein overload from using straight egg when a protein treatment was not needed for their hair at the time. Sooooo, how does it not work, if so many people consider it to be hardcore?

In reading older post (I’m talking 2004 old), many people used egg as their form of protein, until they came unto the forum and got wind of commercial products geared towards strengthening. But these egg treatments were obviously working for many as protein treatments. Are the strengthening effects of egg on the hair all in our heads? I don’t think so.

If no one objects, I’ll go right ahead and do the first treatment on my next wash day.

Edited a gazillion times because I always remember something that I would like to add.

 

[PJaye]

I am considering adding 1 egg to my deep conditioner every 8* weeks.

I know it is said the protein in egg isn’t big enough to penetrate the hair shaft,but I remember my hair being very strengthened after using egg and mayo when I was younger. I have even read of people getting protein overload from using straight egg when a protein treatment was not needed for their hair at the time. Sooooo, how does it not work, if so many people consider it to be hardcore?

In reading older post (I’m talking 2004 old), many people used egg as their form of protein, until they came unto the forum and got wind of commercial products geared towards strengthening. But these egg treatments were obviously working for many.

If no one objects, I’ll go right ahead and do the first treatment on my next wash day.

No one should object since it's your eggs that you're using. I say, give it a shot and see how things turn out. Don't leave the mixture on too long just in case. Let us know how things went.

 

[Soaring Eagle]

No one should object since it's your eggs that you're using. I say, give it a shot and see how things turn out. Don't leave the mixture on too long just in case. Let us know how things went.

LOL! I know, I know. I just want to start a discussion if anyone disagrees with using egg for protein. There are just so many mixed information about eggs for hair. I just feel like (putting science aside), results do not lie.

 

[PJaye]

LOL! I know, I know. I just want to start a discussion if anyone disagrees with using egg for protein. There are just so many mixed information about eggs for hair. I just feel like (putting science aside), results do not lie.

Forgive me, I was being silly this morning. I still say give it a shot. Eggs are full of protein and nutrients. Just avoid heat (unless you're conditioning and making breakfast at the same time) and keep the session brief in order to avoid any mishaps. Not long ago, there was a thread on the idea of using eggs while DCing.

 

[spacetygrss]

You are right, it does depend on length, density, texture, but if one applies it like they are frosting a cake, it is a waste and too much product on the cuticle layers of the hair.

I agree with this part. That's overkill.

 

[imaginary]

I am considering adding 1 egg to my deep conditioner every 8* weeks.

I know it is said the protein in egg isn’t big enough to penetrate the hair shaft,but I remember my hair being very strengthened after using egg and mayo when I was younger. I have even read of people getting protein overload from using straight egg when a protein treatment was not needed for their hair at the time. Sooooo, how does it not work, if so many people consider it to be hardcore?

In reading older post (I’m talking 2004 old), many people used egg as their form of protein, until they came unto the forum and got wind of commercial products geared towards strengthening. But these egg treatments were obviously working for many as protein treatments. Are the strengthening effects of egg on the hair all in our heads? I don’t think so.

If no one objects, I’ll go right ahead and do the first treatment on my next wash day.

Edited a gazillion times because I always remember something that I would like to add.

Eggs actually form a seal on the hair almost. So while the protein isnt small enough to bridge the gaps in the cuticle, it still strengthens the hair. Just in a different way that may not be long term (without repetitive treatments I'm guessing).

 

[Platinum]

I think there's a possibility that I may actually make it to BSL in 2018.

 

[spacetygrss]

I mixed up my henna last night. I added my usual amount of conditioner to the mix before washing my hair. I applied my henna and as I got to the back I BAAAAAAAARELY had enough to finish. I guess my hair has grown since the last time I did treatment back in August. That's a good problem to have, but wooh! It was close!

 

[KinksAndInk]

You don't want ALL of your hair to have bounce and shine?


Sorry...I couldn't resist.

 

[spacetygrss]

My hair is having a love affair with Ayurveda and I hope that it never ends.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Lordt, idk how people wear sew-ins. I'm itchy as Hades, and I can't wait til Monday to wash my hair. I'm glad I'm off from work. I've been doing the "black girl pat" so much, my mom told me to get something to scratch my scalp. I only get itchy if I'm hot, bored, tired, or irritated

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Yep that was me too. I ended up taking 2 showers because the products made me feel icky. I might just shampoo in the shower and DC at the sink. My DC is a two step process that would probably take way too long if I did it in the shower.

That's what I do since I don't feel like hopping back in the shower

 

[Soaring Eagle]

*does happy dance* Found a Curl Activator that contains protein (what I need) and has NO silicones. Not only does it contain glycerin (like most Curl activators), but it also has panthenol— which is also in SCurl. I really do like the ingredients (except for the last few*,but we’re not going to talk about it.) *continues happy dance*

Funny thing is, I’ve been using this product on my human hair units for the longest time and never realized that it was a Curl Activator. I only JUST decided to read the bottle carefully and the ingredient list.

Now, I do love SCurl, but my hair needs a little more structure. I’ll try it on my hair in a few days, and report back.

 

[Nightingale]

I just broke my steamer. I can't believe it. I think I'm in shock.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@Nightingale
Crying with you Sis.