Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Evolving78]

I definitely know that the collagen is in my system. My nails are rock hard.
Now I just need my hair to grow out. I swear that I look like I have the mange with all of these different textures in my TWA. I look crazy!

I would love rock hard nails! I need some collagen for my skin and my bones!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Lol they look like mine!

Twins!

 

[TamaraShaniece]

I took my wig off after protective styling for 2 months and have 6 bald spots in the areas that I scratched non stop. I'm too shocked to cry. My beautiful natural hair.... it hasn't been 2 years yet since I chopped my relaxed ends off. WTF!!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I took my wig off after protective styling for 2 months and have 6 bald spots in the areas that I scratched non stop. I'm too shocked to cry. My beautiful natural hair.... it hasn't been 2 years yet since I chopped my relaxed ends off. WTF!!!

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you. I don't mean to be insensitive, but why didn't you remove the hair if it was itching you so much?

 

[spacetygrss]

I took my wig off after protective styling for 2 months and have 6 bald spots in the areas that I scratched non stop. I'm too shocked to cry. My beautiful natural hair.... it hasn't been 2 years yet since I chopped my relaxed ends off. WTF!!!

Oh no! I'm sorry! This was from a WIG????
How big are the bald spots? Are you able to cover the areas? I'm just thinking that maybe you can do scalp massage and growth oils/tonics and get the areas to grow back.

 

[TamaraShaniece]

Oh no! Sorry that happened to you. I don't mean to be insensitive, but why didn't you remove the hair if it was itching you so much?

That's the thing, I took it off nightly. I used hair gel to hold down my unit. My scalp was itching from the lack of washing but I never thought that I could scratch bald spots. I thought it was a fail proof protective style. @whosthatcurl

 

[TamaraShaniece]

Oh no! I'm sorry! This was from a WIG????
How big are the bald spots? Are you able to cover the areas? I'm just thinking that maybe you can do scalp massage and growth oils/tonics and get the areas to grow back.

@spacetygrss I'm not sure. Just finished detangling my hair. Ima let this DC sit overnight and see what I'm working with in the morning. Maybe I'll have a more positive mindset.

 

[GettingKinky]

I took my wig off after protective styling for 2 months and have 6 bald spots in the areas that I scratched non stop. I'm too shocked to cry. My beautiful natural hair.... it hasn't been 2 years yet since I chopped my relaxed ends off. WTF!!!

I'm so sorry.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

@TamaraShaniece
I sincerely hope you find a solution.

At least you caught it before it got worse. I hope it's not as bad as you think.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

That's the thing, I took it off nightly. I used hair gel to hold down my unit. My scalp was itching from the lack of washing but I never thought that I could scratch bald spots. I thought it was a fail proof protective style. @whosthatcurl

Ohhh, I see. Now that you know that your scalp is a demanding diva, you can start the healing process.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I'm gonna have to do something quick. My head is itchy, so I need to moisturized and find a style. Head's too sore to relax it now.

 

[MilkChocolateOne]

I took my wig off after protective styling for 2 months and have 6 bald spots in the areas that I scratched non stop. I'm too shocked to cry. My beautiful natural hair.... it hasn't been 2 years yet since I chopped my relaxed ends off. WTF!!!

I don't want to alarm you but it might be a good idea to see a dermatologist to rule out a staph or fungal infection in those areas.

 

[Coilystep]

I don't want to alarm you but it might be a good idea to see a dermatologist to rule out a staph or fungal infection in those areas.

Totally agree with this.

 

[flyygirlll2]

@TamaraShaniece I'm sorry this happened to you.

I agree about seeing a dermatologist.

 

[KinkyRN]

After DC'ing over night with Curl Junkie I rinsed my hair this morning and it felt soooo soft and my curls were showing out. I decided to put absolutely nothing on my hair. I will keep an eye on it to see if it gets dry.

 

[PJaye]

SMH @ the constant harassment regarding adblockers. If it continues, I'm out for good.

 

[sunnieb]

It still amazes me to pass by salons at 4pm on a Saturday and there's nobody there.

I remember a time when every black salon was on and poppin' all night on Fridays and Saturdays.

I like the change. It means more BW are taking control of their hair and doing it at home. Salons are still needed, but hopefully only the best will survive.

 

[curlyTisME]

So I applied a little bit of sweet almond oil to my ends and edges and pincurled. My hair is soft and my scalp feel great. I also picked up some more Manetabolism from Target so I will get back on those.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I have absolutely no idea what to do to my hair. Kinda wanna a quick weave, kinda want crochet braids.

 

[Lissa0821]

I took my time to give myself a much needed trim yesterday. The shell shock of shorter hair passed once I braided my hair and it was thick from root to ends.

 

[vevster]

Finally got my shedding issue under control. The Mane Choice.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@Des Nichole

 

[KinksAndInk]

So now instead of the 3 sample size raw shea butter products you only get a foil packet of the high po mask in the new SM hair coloring kits. And the pretty artwork is gone. Smh. The product better be the same or I'm going to be so mad.

 

[Daina]

So now instead of the 3 sample size raw shea butter products you only get a foil packet of the high po mask in the new SM hair coloring kits. And the pretty artwork is gone. Smh. The product better be the same or I'm going to be so mad.

Hmm this must be a recent change. I ordered BF and all 3 of mine had the pretty artwork and the SM samples.

 

[KinksAndInk]

Hmm this must be a recent change. I ordered BF and all 3 of mine had the pretty artwork and the SM samples.

Probably. I am not thrilled. Some of the other colors had the original packaging but I'm current using bright auburn and it looks like it might be the first to go through the change.

 

[DarkJoy]

can't use DC with cones cuz they make my scalp burn but have a tub of silicon mix bambu I bought early in my hhj for straightening days. then today I washed again and wanted to straighten. then I thought, why not just put it on the ends and avoid the scalp?! duh! problem solved! no burning itches!

 

[KinksAndInk]

My twist and curls look so much better on "old" hair. So I'm starting my hair tonight for a wedding on Thursday.

 

[Honey Bee]

I found out tonight that I'm sorta related to the lady who makes Taliah Waajid!!! Omg, I love those products. That made my day.

 

[AgeinATL]

So now instead of the 3 sample size raw shea butter products you only get a foil packet of the high po mask in the new SM hair coloring kits. And the pretty artwork is gone. Smh. The product better be the same or I'm going to be so mad.

Wow...SM is really starting to disappoint me. I feel as though it was a move to cut costs somehow. It seems as though they're trying to saturate the market and cut costs to make more money to please their investors. My fear is that they will start adding cones to their products to give the slip factor and lower the costs of making their products while at the same time charging the same price. I feel as though SM sold their souls to the devil when they got investors. I REALLY hope that I am wrong because I have quite a bit of SM in my stash.

 

[LavenderMint]

I am coming to grips with the fact that locs damaged my hair beyond repair- splits, bubbles, ssk all over. Now I know why people just cut them out instead of combing out like I did. I'm just going to get a 2, 2.5 inch devacut and spend the warm months with vitamins & healthy hair practices.