Unpopular opinions 2008 - Hair edition

[domniqqt]

• ayurvedics (I'm sorry)
• stretching...(Just not cute...I'am not running here with straight hair and nappy edges )
• Oil rinses...(I tried it and fell in the shower)
• Lye Relaxers
• anything I have to cook first
• anything that stinks ...is not going on my head

lmao at bolded... I can totally agree with that. Did the crap twice and almost ended up with a busted head.. lol oil and tubs do NOT
work together lol

 

[sunnydaze]

IMO, of all the things we put on our hair and scalp, RELAXERS are the one thing we should be most worried about and the fact that so many of us (myself included) continue to do this is fine but the risk that others take by putting other things on their head makes them no less intelligent or more desperate than those who chose to put relaxers on their scalps...that's all folks!

ITA...we can question a yeast cream, but not a relaxer???? Show me where a relaxer has been proven safe to use either.

 

[Mortons]

In defense of "coochie cream" it is normally used on skin. Relaxers are not used on skin normally, nor would it be healthy to do so. Although I am sorry some people feel the need to knock peoples growth methods, instead of encouraging them to do what is working

 

[fluffylocks]

LMAO at this thread.....ok here is my contribution....

- Black castor does thicken your ROOTS not your ENDS. It is good for sealing
- A little off topic....not that rating means anything to me but why is it that only the popular members threads get a 5 star rating, they could post about horse fat and cow died and you see people clapping and rating.....I just never understand it.
- I DO NOT BELIEVE IN HAIR TYPING. I have seen some good threads bite the dust because of this. Why should I judge my entire head of hair on some categories someone came up with, call me skeptically but I have seen hair do some crazy things. (I might get stoned for this)
- Sometimes I think we should tell people when they look jacked up or don't say anything at all. Lying to me does not help me
- Lastly, it is just hair don't take it so seriously, I believe people on here take things way too seriously at times. Hair does not define who we truly are.

OK, that's it for now still thinking......

I know Newbie posts a topic/poll, everyone answers & discusses, no stars, Oldtime member posts one later, 10 people give it 5 stars



Another Unpopular Hair Opinion Of Mine:

-All black people need to/should moisturize their hair
-Everyone's hair does not look good straightened
-Blowdryers will not automatically kill or fry your hair

 

[shtow]

My turn!

• I LOVE MY FLAT IRON! I love to flat iron my hair after air drying, I dont care what nobody says, lol.
  
• MN does work, just dont use 4% or you'll break out in hives, lol
• Cheapy conditioners do well as deep conditioners! I'm talkin about herbal essences here.... Even Humectress says to leave on for 3 mins.
• Relaxed hair can definitely be healthy hair
• No combing or brushing doesnt work for me. I like to comb w/ a wide toothed comb daily, and occasionally when I put my hair back I like to use my beloved boar bristle brush on my edges as needed.
• buns are boring! There's so much to explore when it comes to protective styling
• you CAN wear your hair down and enjoy it at any length if you're smart about it. I like to enjoy my hair at every stop on my hair care journey.
• blowing out roots is like asking for immediate breakage for me. I cant seem to maneuver the brush and dryer, even with my little revlon hot air brush....
• MY HAIR LOOOOOVES CONES!!
  

ITA agree! I flat iron my hair after drying loose under the dryer and lightly bow drying with leave in and heat protectant. I add the two three times during this process so that my hair does not dry out.

And I also wanted to add to the list (yes, im all up in this thread).

COLOR IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD, BLEACH IS. I died my hair in May of last year and since then I have had one trim. You read right, one trim. And I dont think my ends are raggedy at all. My friend has MBL hair and how did she grow it? She has not had a trim in 2 years. She has color and does not DC but she DOES moisturize! I lie to you not, her ends are perfect.

 

[Naemone]

JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE!


Conditioner washes are a must, or a must to try if you have not.

You do not have to always wear your hair in protective styles to retain length. Just low manipulation and common sense.

 

[fluffylocks]

In defense of "coochie cream" it is normally used on skin. Relaxers are not used on skin normally, nor would it be healthy to do so. Although I am sorry some people feel the need to knock peoples growth methods, instead of encouraging them to do what is working

I Know erplexed

People get sooooo cought up in lables/What the sticker says its used for Its the INGREDIENTS for goodness sake and we know that from looking at all the ingredients we do

A hair oil has soybean oil as the main ingredient--cost $5 for 8oz, vegtable cooking oil is 100% soybean oil, cost $5 for 32oz.

Your Body lotion and Hair moisturizer have the same ingredients, so you buy the body lotion and use for both

You use vasline, the ignredients are vasaline and fragrance, you have a hair grease----the ingredients are vasaline and fragrance


Thats no different from a tube that says vaginal creme, has miconazole nitrate in it and other ingredients that are used on skin, and having hair growth cremes that have miconazole in them for much more money.....and just buying the vaginal creme.

I guess its called being resourcefull. People do that with products too....2 products could have the same ingredients, but one is $10-$20 more.
Some people believe what they see on the label, and some people look at ingredients

If you think you shouldnt use the creme because the sticker says its made for this, but the ingredients are the same as something you can use on your scalp----then that means everything that you buy should be used for the purpose of what the label says only, that you shouldnt even read the ingredeints and see if whats in it corresponds with the label or if your beeing scammed or not (which by the way, is what alot of black women used to do with their hair products, label says this---thats what its going to do, not knowing it has the same ingredients as their body lotion)

Thats just my opinion though, dont even use it.

 

[myco]

It's better to get 1 good answer to your question, than 50-11 answers you can't use or don't tell you anything new. 9.9 times out of 10 it is not a personal slight.

 

[gymfreak336]

ITA agree! I flat iron my hair after drying loose under the dryer and lightly bow drying with leave in and heat protectant. I add the two three times during this process so that my hair does not dry out.

And I also wanted to add to the list (yes, im all up in this thread).

COLOR IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD, BLEACH IS. I died my hair in May of last year and since then I have had one trim. You read right, one trim. And I dont think my ends are raggedy at all. My friend has MBL hair and how did she grow it? She has not had a trim in 2 years. She has color and does not DC but she DOES moisturize! I lie to you not, her ends are perfect.

Adding to that, not every lightner is bleach and if your hair wasn't in tip top shape before you colored, you can't expect it to get better after you color. Properly cared for, you can have nice colored hair.

 

[tenjoy]

Natural or relaxed... it's not a political statement,maybe ignorance or conveniece but not a testimony to my blackness

Naturals that call relaxed heads to lazy to detangle their hair better have a tight body,otherwise it's like sitting in a glasshaus

 

[Mortons]

I Know erplexed

People get sooooo cought up in lables/What the sticker says its used for Its the INGREDIENTS for goodness sake and we know that from looking at all the ingredients we do

A hair oil has soybean oil as the main ingredient--cost $5 for 8oz, vegtable cooking oil is 100% soybean oil, cost $5 for 32oz.

Your Body lotion and Hair moisturizer have the same ingredients, so you buy the body lotion and use for both

You use vasline, the ignredients are vasaline and fragrance, you have a hair grease----the ingredients are vasaline and fragrance


Thats no different from a tube that says vaginal creme, has miconazole nitrate in it and other ingredients that are used on skin, and having hair growth cremes that have miconazole in them for much more money.....and just buying the vaginal creme.

I guess its called being resourcefull. People do that with products too....2 products could have the same ingredients, but one is $10-$20 more.
Some people believe what they see on the label, and some people look at ingredients

The bolded it what I do

I try to mix up some of my own products as well and they work just as good with the same ingredients as other stuff.

 

[tenjoy]

I Know erplexed

People get sooooo cought up in lables/What the sticker says its used for Its the INGREDIENTS for goodness sake and we know that from looking at all the ingredients we do

A hair oil has soybean oil as the main ingredient--cost $5 for 8oz, vegtable cooking oil is 100% soybean oil, cost $5 for 32oz.

Your Body lotion and Hair moisturizer have the same ingredients, so you buy the body lotion and use for both

You use vasline, the ignredients are vasaline and fragrance, you have a hair grease----the ingredients are vasaline and fragrance


Thats no different from a tube that says vaginal creme, has miconazole nitrate in it and other ingredients that are used on skin, and having hair growth cremes that have miconazole in them for much more money.....and just buying the vaginal creme.

I guess its called being resourcefull. People do that with products too....2 products could have the same ingredients, but one is $10-$20 more.
Some people believe what they see on the label, and some people look at ingredients

If you think you shouldnt use the creme because the sticker says its made for this, but the ingredients are the same as something you can use on your scalp----then that means everything that you buy should be used for the purpose of what the label says only, that you shouldnt even read the ingredeints and see if whats in it corresponds with the label or if your beeing scammed or not (which by the way, is what alot of black women used to do with their hair products, label says this---thats what its going to do, not knowing it has the same ingredients as their body lotion)

Thats just my opinion though, dont even use it.

What about coochie cream bashers that rub urine on their face?

 

[tenjoy]

how did this turn from simply stating unpopular personal opinions to things like "just because blahblahblah doesn't mean blahblahbloo, so you need to blahblah and get over it".....

this is an opinion thread.

this was a good original thread idea... i think it's going off the deep end a bit, though.

Girl let people vent

 

[HAIRapy]

My unpopular opinions:
~Cones and Mineral Oil are not bad
~Indian products are overrated
~Henna is overrated
~CON-green label poo is GREAT!
~You must saturate your hair with conditioner
~People with short/shorter (BUT HEALTHY) hair should also be member of the month
~I like overnight conditioning
~If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all- and don't lie about seeing something that's not there.
~People with constant negativity sucks (I mean, everyone is negative sometimes, but goodness...)
~I like compliments on my hair, anyone who says they don't are lying. C'mon, deep down, we all know that that's part of the reason for posting pics to be viewed by the public.

I'm still thinking about this... good thread!

 

[fluffylocks]

What about coochie cream bashers that rub urine on their face?

Another prime example.
One "claims" to be designed only for on the vaginal area, another comes straight from the vagina and they "claim" it should be flushed down the toilet.

Both can be used on skin.

....

 

[fluffylocks]

Girl let people vent

I know How come i read pookies post about people turning this into a "just because blah blah" and agreed with her---I was like "i know, we need to stick to the topic!".....and then wrote that long crap about Monistant.

Sorry Pookie

 

[glamazon386]

Okay...okay...I wasn't going to do it BUT...

WHY the heck do people compliment you on your texture? I mean, unless it's a braid out or a twist out...if it's just the stuff coming out of your head, what did you do to deserve the compliment? This is not bitterness...this happens to me and all I can ever wonder is if they would have complimented me on my hair if my hair was of a "less desirable" texture.

I've often wondered this myself. It's not like texture is something you have control over.

 

[darkangel25]

Thin ends are not cute.. You need a trim
Type 3 hair is easier to manage than type 4

^^ Agreeing with that.

Blonde hair does not look good on everyone.

 

[Neesha]

With all due respect, prayer is not going to stop breakage like my Joico K-Pak or other products I can pick up at the BSS.

Weeeell...you can't knock it til you try it girl. I don't come to give sermons but I definately have testimonies (plural) and if prayer can stop suicides and drug addictions I'll take prayer over Joico and hair creams anyday. You'll be surprised what prayer can do....with all due respect of course. Didn't mean to get all deep but some things just need a little correction or clarification (if you will). But yes Honey, Joico K-Pak is the TRUTH...so...back to topic.

It is interesting being a lurker for so long and seeing the way some of you have responded on this thread in relation to others and it gives me a sad sense of false sincerity...either to these posts or past threads. I found myself questioning which one represents the "real" you after seeing this. If it's just for laughs then great....mission accomplished because I have been wiping tears from some of these (and I agree with a lot of it).

I guess my only point is after this thread is long gone and everyone has been humored, I just hope we are not putting our foot in our mouths or WORSE...discouraging some of the women that admire you and have great respect for your success with what has worked for YOU. I always thought the point was to encourage and inspire on this board. Don't get me wrong, constructive criticism is good and we all have opinions so we are entitled to them. BUT, there is always a way to say things. Of course honesty is always appreciated and it's ALL LOVE LADIES!!

GREAT THREAD THOUGH...(tipping out now with my "excuse me finger" in the air)

 

[HAIRapy]

I've often wondered this myself. It's not like texture is something you have control over.

I compliment people's texture all the time. That's like telling someone they're pretty... you don't have control over what you look like either, it's the same thing.

 

[SoOoNY]

What about coochie cream bashers that rub urine on their face?

I think this is true... every1 does something weird so stop talkin about someone else's quirk

HMMMM what is my statement

- I am type 3, and its isn't easy... Please stop tellin me it is

- Jus cause there is color in someone's hair and no relaxer doesn't mean it isnt natural... i think if ur hair has no chemical period it is virgin

-The coochie cream makes my hair grow.... so imma use it

-Please do not tell someone the dont need a relaxer. you dont know what they need. I agree its a convenience but not every1 has the time to sit down and do 2hr+ styles to their natural hair... and you dont know what their hair is really like or what weird things it does... all you going off of is a fotki pic...

-People come on here for encouragement fro people who pretty much have the same goals (working towards healthy hair).... I am NOT saying you have to sugar coat and lie cause i am not that person, but please do not straight play someone... be real but not rude...


OH and I PREPOO overnight with black strap molasses before i flat iron my hair cause it lays my edges down better (imo) how come noone else defended the prepoo??!?!?! lol

 

[shtow]

I don't see how this thread could be remotely offensive our reveal someone as being fake. Thus the title "unpopular opinions" people are posting what is against the "norm" as far as hair care. Honestly, my opinion of what is good for hair changes as I learn more and more. People may post one thing and go against it 6 months from now. Either way, the posts are what we think and I think its a great (never ending but I love to read it lol) thread. If I, personally, have offended anyone, I apologize. However, I have not found not one post in this thread offensive. Lets stick to the topic of the thread .

 

[cutenappygrl]

naturals aren't making a statment

I am making a statement of individuality!!

 

[TheNewFine]

My ghee turned gritty and didn't work for me! erplexed

 

[cocoaluv]

~People with short/shorter (BUT HEALTHY) hair should also be member of the month

Heck yeah!!! I have seen pics of girls with short hair and to me their hair looks better then any other hair pic I have seen on here. I think as long as its styled and healthy, all lengths should be able qualified for member of the month!

 

[healthynhappy]

I still don't know if I'm 4b, 2c, 1a, 5z.......just don't feel like taking the time to figure it out.

I am only interested in other people's hair that looks as kinky as mine. If your hair looks naturally soft, straight, silky, whatever, I don't particularly listen to your advice cause I don't feel that it applies to me.

I hate those questions like, "what is naturally soft?" "what is naturally silky" "define nappy" YOU KNOW what I'm talking about.

Some hair pics are . Just stop. Wait till your hair looks nice before posting a pic.

 

[HAIRapy]

Heck yeah!!! I have seen pics of girls with short hair and to me their hair looks better then any other hair pic I have seen on here. I think as long as its styled and healthy, all lengths should be able qualified for member of the month!

That's right, I can name atleast 5 women on LHCF whose hair is shorter than APL and even SL that have the most luscious hair imaginable!

 

[Neesha]

I don't see how this thread could be remotely offensive our reveal someone as being fake. Thus the title "unpopular opinions" people are posting what is against the "norm" as far as hair care. Honestly, my opinion of what is good for hair changes as I learn more and more. People may post one thing and go against it 6 months from now. Either way, the posts are what we think and I think its a great (never ending but I love to read it lol) thread. If I, personally, have offended anyone, I apologize. However, I have not found not one post in this thread offensive. Lets stick to the topic of the thread .

Point taken.

However, someone's perception IS their reality. People don't know everything we have tried 6 months ago that didn't work for us. But if we tell someone great progress on their thread six months ago and then come back and say tilting your head back doesn't count....(ok I'm sorry that was just funny) that person might think well why in heck didn't she just say that on my post. Am I making sense...a little? You couldn't be more correct ...."posts are what we think" and thats what was running through my head. I also apologize for any offense and everything said is IMO related to the topic of the thread.

 

[Allandra]

I am suprised we ain't been locked dowm

I tell you, some are really pushing it in this thread.

I really do find it amazing that so many members on this forum can't get along. For goodness sakes, it's an internet forum. A lot of the members that don't get along with each other haven't even met face-to-face. Isn't that silly?

Geez.

Now let's get back on track.

 

[locabouthair]

If your hair is healthy and long, be grateful for that. Some people complain about their hair not growing past BSL or MBL. I'm not saying you shouldnt continue to pamper and grow your hair but also keep in mind that there are members her who are struggling just to get to shoulder. If your hair is healthy, no matter what length please remember to be grateful.

Sometimes getting your hair to a healthy state is hard enough.