Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

navila said:
Hi guys! I use regular green tea that I got from Trader's Joe. I boil about a cup of water and use two tea bags. I let it cool down completely and do a final rinse with it. Pretty straight forward.
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navila

So you don't rinse out the green tea? I've heard about black tea rinse but not green...

I'm trying to get all info I.can about shedding since I plan to do my first 6 month stretch :)
 
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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.
 
[USER=174670]FoxxyLocs[/USER];18306797 said:
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.
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Why not live in twists as I do. It's like having the ease of locs w/o the permanence. :poke:
 
Need to do hair shopping have totally run out of gel
Used the last if miss Jessie stretch creme
Me and that crap just don't get along

For now I'm using some Paul frieda gel i bought few days ago will already be finished by Monday :look:

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MrsMe said:
I will try my best to do that, but knowing myself I might give up before I finish.

Sent from my iPad...excuse the typos
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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?
 
Isis33 said:
navila

So you don't rinse out the green tea? I've heard about black tea rinse but not green...

I'm trying to get all info I.can about shedding since I plan to do my first 6 month stretch :)
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I did the black tea last year, it did work a little but I rinsed it out afterward. Not rinsing green tea does leave my hair looking dull, but I bun everyday so I don't mind. I say try not rinsing it out and if it doesn't work for you, rinse it with the coldest water you can handle.
 
navila said:
I did the black tea last year, it did work a little but I rinsed it out afterward. Not rinsing green tea does leave my hair looking dull, but I bun everyday so I don't mind. I say try not rinsing it out and if it doesn't work for you, rinse it with the coldest water you can handle.
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Since I'm always in twists are under wigs, scarves and caps, I guess I can give it a try. Thanks navila!
 
I don't know. I might have to reconsider growing my hair to waist-length. After wearing my waist-length wig today, the hair was annoying me. I felt as though things were crawling on me and the ends would not stay in place. Also, pieces of hair was in my eye (granted, it was a bang and I hadn't had one in years).

Let me rethink this. MBL is a definite goal. We'll see.
 
My bangs almost reach my top lip now, which is an amazing accomplishment considering they only came to my mid forehead a year ago. Yay! I'm surprised at how fast my hair is growing. I should've went natural a loooong time ago.
 
I just detangled my first loc! :yay: It took me a *ahem* couple of hours *ahem* but the result is being able to keep some of my length. I cut 3" off to start at an easier detangling point and with the help of water and castor oil, I was able to detangle my way to the roots. I'll probably do no more than one per day. :look That was a lot of work.


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So excited for my first post relaxer wash, my hair looks great but it's flat. I can't wait to clean my scalp and get some protein in my hair to restore some health and body. :drunk:
 
Did henna today for the first time. I'm sitting here with a plastic bag over my head hoping it comes out okay. It's Rainbow Henna in Persian Brown. Wish me luck!
 
MrsMe said:
I just detangled my first loc! :yay: It took me a *ahem* couple of hours *ahem* but the result is being able to keep some of my length. I cut 3" off to start at an easier detangling point and with the help of water and castor oil, I was able to detangle my way to the roots. I'll probably do no more than one per day. :look That was a lot of work.
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I have taken my sons locs down. You can do it. Drench your dry hair in hawaiian silky. The best so far. You can use an extremely thick and moisturizing and slippy conditioner with oil on top of dry hair for an hour at least.

Are you just using your fingers?

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
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I'm re-thinking having texlaxed hair. I think I'd rather chemically process my hair once every 8+ weeks than have to use heat on it more often since I've started exercising daily. I just did it a couple of weeks ago, but I'll wait it out until I get another inch or so of new growth and then relax with a lye relaxer.
 
sounbeweavable said:
I'm re-thinking having texlaxed hair. I think I'd rather chemically process my hair once every 8+ weeks than have to use heat on it more often since I've started exercising daily. I just did it a couple of weeks ago, but I'll wait it out until I get another inch or so of new growth and then relax with a lye relaxer.
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This is why I relax bone straight. :yep:

I only relax 3x a year so I have plenty of newgrowth to work with. I don't trust myself with heat. I don't use direct heat at all.
 
HanaKuroi said:
I have taken my sons locs down. You can do it. Drench your dry hair in hawaiian silky. The best so far. You can use an extremely thick and moisturizing and slippy conditioner with oil on top of dry hair for an hour at least.

Are you just using your fingers?

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
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HanaKuroi
I'm using a rat tail comb (I think that's how it's called) and detangling the hair as I go. My fingers can't do anything for my locs. :lol:
Thanks for the advice!! I'll get Hawaiian Silky to help me with the process. Where can I find it?

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sunnieb said:
This is why I relax bone straight. :yep:

I only relax 3x a year so I have plenty of newgrowth to work with. I don't trust myself with heat. I don't use direct heat at all.
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I should've known that it wouldn't work out because even when I relax my hair it's still REALLY thick. The only time I have bone-straight Asian-looking relaxed hair is when I go to a salon, but then it gets thicker with every wash. When I relax at home, it's thick but straight and stays that way from one relaxer to the next.
 
MrsMe said:
HanaKuroi
I'm using a rat tail comb (I think that's how it's called) and detangling the hair as I go. My fingers can't do anything for my locs. :lol:
Thanks for the advice!! I'll get Hawaiian Silky to help me with the process. Where can I find it?

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This is my favorite tool for taking down locs. It is called a de-braider. I bought it several years ago at a beauty supply store in Clinton, MD in 2008. I love it!

I bought the Hawaiian Silky at Sallys I am sure any BSS would have it. I would try different combos and see what you like. You will develop skills and find the perfect products as you go. Don't overwhelm yourself and only do a couple a day. Don't get frustrated and do too many. Your patience and time will be worth it. Seriously do not do a marathon session. :) Slow and steady wins the race!

You can do it!

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
HanaKuroi said:
This is my favorite tool for taking down locs. It is called a de-braider. I bought it several years ago at a beauty supply store in Clinton, MD in 2008. I love it!

I bought the Hawaiian Silky at Sallys I am sure any BSS would have it. I would try different combos and see what you like. You will develop skills and find the perfect products as you go. Don't overwhelm yourself and only do a couple a day. Don't get frustrated and do too many. Your patience and time will be worth it. Seriously do not do a marathon session. :) Slow and steady wins the race!

You can do it!

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
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Thank you so much for all that info HanaKuroi! :hug:
My plan was definitely to take down one loc per day because I'm afraid I will lose patience and rip my hair. :lol:

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Its been 3 weeks as of ...Thursday? That I have had these twists in? I think? I dont remember when I put them in...maybe its only been two. Either way they seem to be lasting longer this time. Gonna probably try to leave them in one more week and see how it goes. Might reboil the ends tonight since they are laying flatter than id like. Hopefully I will take them out one week from now, DC/Protein, Tea Rinse, and install again right before graduation. I like these twists...Maybe I will pick another style but. I like these...I mighht just stay with these. I am not one to change hair styles much....Anyone else pretty much stick with one p/s style?
 
I'm trying to use all of my products before they go bad, so I won't be purchasing anything soon. Besides, this economy will make me think twice about buying extra stuff that's not necessary.
 
i'm just a little more than pissed that I can't find a kinky curly weave that won't cost me to sign my soul over to the devil for.....i was never a huge weave person when i was younger so maybe i'm super naive but there's NO way I'm paying 100+ on hair....like ever in my life....but i want a kinky weave so bad....makes a person almost want to start going out in the night snatching ppl's hair and crafting my own wefts....smh
 
Note to self don't you ever leave your hair cornrowed for 3 weeks straight when your almost a 9 months post. This will be a all out event in the morning to wash and dc. Lord help me.
 
Was in US for the first time this weekend. I was in NY and should have really paid attention to visiting Times Square, broadway and what not but I was more interested in all those delicious hair products that don't ship outside US so I went nuts - Shea moisture, nexus, yes to carrots, Organix and tressemes split mender. The only reason I didn't buy more was because of the weight limit. Hangs head in shame while gloating at all my beautiful new products. I can't wait to try them especially the Shea moisture.

Sad I couldn't find As I Am, Wen and QB :(.
 
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