Unpopular opinions 2010 Hair Edition

[~VicTorIAn~]

If heat trained hair is damaged then so is relaxed hair. *kanye shrug*

 

[Tee]

1 more. Making your siggy picture appear narrower doesn’t mean your hair is longer and it doesn’t really fool anyone. Tis all

I thought I was the only one who peeped this.

 

[LushLox]

Oh lawdy...

 

[Mimi22]

This is why I STAY ready to clanky-clank these types of threads....

sighh......it was fun while it lasted SVT.

 

[~VicTorIAn~]

IMO: the amount of growth, in inches/centimeters, over the period of time in question, is the only thing that makes sense to compare (if it makes sense to compare anyway). Regardless of where it falls on the body. Everyone's body & proportions are different, that's why we always get those debate threads about height, etc.

Good point. People rarely post how many inches long their hair is.

 

[Opey]

ITA with the bolded.

APL nor BSL not considered long on an AA... I can count the number of AA women I know IRL with APL or longer hair on my fingers....and I know hundreds of AA women.

OMG, lmao, i read this as
'I can count the number of AA women i know IRL with APL or hair longer than my fingers..'

i shed a tear

 

[Tee]

If heat trained hair is damaged then so is relaxed hair. *kanye shrug*

And my relaxed hair is healthy as a horse baby. No *kanye shrug* needed.

 

[MelsWifey]

My, um...burned straight, tortured, and weekly heat ravaged lol natural hair is retaining the same amount of growth, and is about 10 million times more pleasant to deal with than my uber healthy heat-free natural hair was. *channels Christian Siriano* ...and I'm not apologizing for it

Cones are awesome

[B=Olive oil, no matter how extra or virgin, can kick rocks [/B]

Phony anything

I brush the crap out of my hair on a daily basis and dare anyone to try stop me

Truth: APL, BSL, etc. etc....don't really mean anything in the grand scheme of things. They are just convenient (although relative per person) markers. The real question is: Is your hair as long as YOU want it to be? Does it look good on you? Your goal doesn't necessarily need to be an LHCF blessed milestone length...

Lol @ EVOO kicking rocks! I luv me some EVOO! It does wonders for my hair & scalp! But I can see how some people need something heavier cause my hair is very fine.

Im enjoying this thread because it is another firm example that hair growth is not an exact science. You'd have be crazy to STOP doing something that is working for you and is not causing damage just because its not popular.

Now, continuing to do things for style negating health and saying I dont want long hair anyway, well...

 

[topnotch1010]

IMO: the amount of growth, in inches/centimeters, over the period of time in question, is the only thing that makes sense to compare (if it makes sense to compare anyway). Regardless of where it falls on the body. Everyone's body & proportions are different, that's why we always get those debate threads about height, etc.

Absolutely

 

[vainღ♥♡jane]

when some naturals dye to a lighter color, it sometimes looks like rust... or parched, dying grass.


*ducks stones* ♥

 

[maysay]

Ladies let's woosah for a second! I'm tall as heck 5'9" and for some people who can make it from APL to WL in 1 1/2 years being 5'0" it may not be the same for me since I'm taller and it would take me longer to grow those extra inches all other variables remaining constant.

But that may not be true.

For example, my sister is 6 ft tall. She has a shorter distance, in inches, from nl to apl than I do and I'm 5 inches shorter than she is. She would make it to apl before me if we both retained all our length.

The point is, a tall person may not have "extra" inches just because they're tall. Everyone has different proportions so looking at height doesn't get you anywhere. It's better to ask the person how many inches they have between specific milestones and make comparisons based on that, if you're going to make any comparisons at all.

 

[phillycocogirl]

Split ends can't be repaired.

BSL should be replaced with BSB.

Its sad to see 3 year olds with relaxed hair.

Not all naturals try to push natural hair like its a drug and they don't all look down on relaxed hair. Natural hair just works better for them. I'm inspired by both relaxed and natural hair.

The size of your hair strands matter just as much as texture when developing a regimen. Dense hair does not always equal thick or coarse hair. (Took me years to figure this out.)

You can't complain about slow growth if you never exercise, have a poor diet and don't clean your scalp properly after using 10 different products.

It's very rare that you can use both chemicals and direct heat on your hair on regular basis and still retain length.

Sometimes its better to let people be delusional about their hair goals. They will figure it out eventually.

Just because you're unimpressed by someones hair, doesn't mean you have to make them feel bad about it. Its an accomplisnment to them.

 

[Mitey Cyrus]

Any normal, healthy human person with half-way decent hair care practices should be able to make it to shoulder length with little effort.

 

[ToyToy]

I like to brush my hair. It's been the best detangling method for me so far.

 

[Mimi22]

when some naturals dye to a lighter color, it sometimes looks like rust... or parched, dying grass.


*ducks stones* ♥

*throws stones*

 

[Tee]

I love when you ladies egg the OP to post pictures of the damages and the responses follow:

"Hmm"

"Wow"

"Interesting"

"You're beautiful on the inside OP!!!!"

I crack up everytime.....EVERYTIME!!!!

This post made me laugh. I have never seen this before. (but I am not on this side of the forum much.)

 

[Adaoba2012]

But that may not be true.

For example, my sister is 6 ft tall. She has a shorter distance, in inches, from nl to apl than I do and I'm 5 inches shorter than she is. She would make it to apl before me if we both retained all our length.

The point is, a tall person may not have "extra" inches just because they're tall. Everyone has different proportions so looking at height doesn't get you anywhere. It's better to ask the person how many inches they have between specific milestones and make comparisons based on that, if you're going to make any comparisons at all.

True, true I never thought of it like that...and I got some LOOOOOONG legs good point Maysay

 

[Rocky91]

Me too...and I like the Chinese Braided Bun, but I don't braid it.
But anyway, I don't understand how buns make people look unpretty or unkempt. It's not like you have to wear a naked Ms. Trunchbull bun...pull out some tendrils, make a swoop bang, put in a headband, wear some show-stopping earrings, try out a lavish hairstick, throw a flower on that b****...just do something.
I apologize for the rant, but I've been thinking about this for a minute.

i laughed for like five minutes straight....love it!!

 

[Tee]

Split ends can't be repaired.

BSL should be replaced with BSB.

Its sad to see 3 year olds with relaxed hair.

Not all naturals try to push natural hair like its a drug and they don't all look down on relaxed hair. Natural hair just works better for them. I'm inspired by both relaxed and natural hair.

The size of your hair strands matter just as much as texture when developing a regimen. Dense hair does not always equal thick or coarse hair. (Took me years to figure this out.)

You can't complain about slow growth if you never exercise, have a poor diet and don't clean your scalp properly after using 10 different products.

It's very rare that you can use both chemicals and direct heat on your hair on regular basis and still retain length.

Sometimes its better to let people be delusional about their hair goals. They will figure it out eventually.

Just because you're unimpressed by someones hair, doesn't mean you have to make them feel bad about it. Its an accomplisnment to them.

Are these unpolular opinions or just your opinions? I only ask because most of these are not unpopular

 

[Tee]

i laughed for like five minutes straight....love it!!

I dont know how I missed Chaosbutterfly post. That was good!

 

[longhairlover]

true I don't have a short neck as some taller peeps try to portray shorter women, I have long limbs too/torso (not freakish)

not all tall people have loooooong necks, just another excuse/assumption.

But that may not be true.

For example, my sister is 6 ft tall. She has a shorter distance, in inches, from nl to apl than I do and I'm 5 inches shorter than she is. She would make it to apl before me if we both retained all our length.

The point is, a tall person may not have "extra" inches just because they're tall. Everyone has different proportions so looking at height doesn't get you anywhere. It's better to ask the person how many inches they have between specific milestones and make comparisons based on that, if you're going to make any comparisons at all.

 

[longhairlover]

, yup, somewhere there are still a few trust worthy stylists.

I think some things should be left up to a stylist if being a DIY equals looking like a HAM.

 

[Tee]

You are not 100% natural if you BKT'ed.

You are 0% natural.

I have always wondered the same thing about natural who dye their hair and still say they are 100% natural. you are not anymore.

 

[Junebug D]

What IS health anyway?? My hair is dead and so is yours. If it's not splitting or breaking, then you are doing ok in my book. *kanyeshrug*

 

[LadyPaniolo]

Meh. I'd rather risk looking a HAM for a few days (till I can take it down/rectify it) and at least it didnt' cost me any money.... versus going to a salon to pay through the nose and STILL risk having my hair jacked up. Not all of us are fortunate enough to know a great stylist who knows healthy hair care practices, lives in our area, and charges what we can afford. I ain't jumping a flight to the ATL for a weave, I'm sorry.

 

[zazzi]

*I don't get the 24/7/365 protective styling. What's the point of having long, healthy, gorgeous hair, only to tuck it away every day and night?
*Long term transitioning -- if it's been 22 months since your last relaxer and you only have 2 inches of relaxed hair left, why exactly are you holding on to it? I'm really curious.
*Regimens that have more than a few steps and use more than a few different products are just too much. Really.

Just my $0.02.

 

[LadyRaider]

I don't think height is the only factor. You can be short, but long waisted, or tall because of long legs, but have a short torso. I have a big head, but little to no neck. I think my shoulders to my armpits might be a little longer than others, though.

As for BSL... well that depends on how you wear your bra and is an unstable measure no matter what your height is.

It all evens out in the end, I'd guess.

 

[southerncitygirl]

Here my opinions on haircare:
Some people can get away with not protective styling and still retain length.
Healthy hair is beautiful hair whether its chemically treated or not.
Beautiful hair can be any texture not just types 1-3!
IMO natural hair products are better than the synthetic stuff....if it was good enough for our anecstors then why are folks trying act all "brand new"?
I know people see it as a waste of time but pre-pooing with heat is the truth!!
Everybody doesn't need a trim or dusting every 6-8 weeks
Stop trying to find your hair twin cause the same products still may not work for your hair.
I don't use cheap products most of that crap is toxic!
Stop taking so many supplements and eat right and excercise(looking for the holy grail of speedy hair growth).
most times less is more but above all be gentle with your hair at all times.
I don't deep condition and haven't in years and I'm still retaining length and my hair isn't dry.
Just cause I love wigs/weaves and am natural doesn't make me "self-hating" cause I don't show my hair, plus I save alot of money,lol.
Stop spending on your money on being a PJ and use up what you have before trying a products or appliance, that money could be invested or saved.
Its nothing wrong with going to a stylist if you find one thats big on healthy haircare, some people use this time like a spa day. You don't have to DIY all the time with everything.
All hair is good hair as long as its taken care of properly.
Short hair doesn't make you any less feminine in fact some of the most beautiful women I know have very short hair or are bald.
Long hair doesn't equal femininity or look good on everybody just because you can grow it.

 

[OneInAMillion]

And another thing...Posting a warning about the mess in your bathroom/bedroom is not hot. If it's a hair shot - there's no need to have your panties hanging from the towel rack WTF? Clean it up! Dang....

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

What IS health anyway?? My hair is dead and so is yours. If it's not splitting or breaking, then you are doing ok in my book. *kanyeshrug*

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To me, healthy hair is moist, strong, supple, has a natural luster to it, and it looks and feels luxurious. It looks alive, even if the material itself is dead.
Some people's hair may not be breaking or splitting, but if it's dry, brittle, dull, frazzled, and looks like it would burst into flames if you rubbed it between your fingers, then no...it's not healthy.