Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

Britt · Mar 27, 2018

Took my braids down on Sunday. I was 9 months post relaxer, got incredibly frustrated and ended up having my mom snip off my relaxed ends. I was left with a short and bushy confused afro. I tried to finger coil the back section, got tired of that and saw that it wasn't going in a direction that I liked lol. Watching YT videos gave me confidence to 'easily'

finger coil my twa.

Scrapped that idea and went back to my tried and true flat twist out. My hair is super short so I did a lot of flat twists everywhere. Took the twists down yesterday morning and it was a super fail. It looked ugly and ridiculous. Just not visually appealing ,sensible or even acceptable :nono:

... I emailed my job to take the day off and took my behind to the braiding shop with my scarf over my afro. I got some small box braids and will have to continue on with the braids until my hair gets a decent length for a cute twist out. I foresee another 5 or 6 months of growth. Even the ends of my fro feel like utter sh!t. I know my hair is in shock bc when I was natural the first go around my hair felt different and as time progressed with all the good products and deep conditioning it became softer and nicer looking. I experienced the 'shock' that I've read about years ago when you first big chop and how your hair needs lots of moisture and your twa just feels perpetually dry.

Britt · Mar 27, 2018

@ItsMeLilLucky thanks for this post. Which spray would you say it most moisturizing. I would like to spray the roots of my braids to give my little 2 inch fro underneath some moisture.

Rocky91 · Mar 27, 2018

I thought I was fancy using the Jane carter foam wrap but lowkey it's not as good as Elasta QP or Design Essentials or Keracare on my hair. It's not even close to being as smoothing.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 27, 2018

Britt said:
@ItsMeLilLucky thanks for this post. Which spray would you say it most moisturizing. I would like to spray the roots of my braids to give my little 2 inch fro underneath some moisture.

When I had braids this was the best for moisture and softness. Read the ingredients https://www.clorebeauty.com/african-royale-brx-braid-extension-sheen-spray-12-oz/

I am going to get some after work today.

Britt · Mar 27, 2018

@I Am So Blessed ohhh thank you! This is a throwback right here! I can pick it up from the bss :yep:

Thanks!
Did you find it made your own hair a little softer when you took your braids down?

I Am So Blessed · Mar 27, 2018

Britt said:
@I Am So Blessed ohhh thank you! This is a throwback right here! I can pick it up from the bss Thanks!
Did you find it made your own hair a little softer when you took your braids down?

A resounding YES to that question! And I think it made my hair grow faster. I sprayed it in my hair every day when I had box braids. It smells good too.

Your post made me think of picking some up today just to spray on my loose hair for added moisture!

Sharpened · Mar 27, 2018

I did a high puff with coily bangs for the first time in life. I liked it, got compliments, but forgot to take pictures. Maybe next time...

I am on a twist break for a few days, then a DIY protein treatment.

icsonia22 · Mar 27, 2018

Am I the only person who feels like the longer my hair gets, the shorter it seems? I don't even know if that makes sense

I Am So Blessed · Mar 27, 2018

Britt said:
Took my braids down on Sunday. I was 9 months post relaxer, got incredibly frustrated and ended up having my mom snip off my relaxed ends. I was left with a short and bushy confused afro. I tried to finger coil the back section, got tired of that and saw that it wasn't going in a direction that I liked lol. Watching YT videos gave me confidence to 'easily' finger coil my twa.

Scrapped that idea and went back to my tried and true flat twist out. My hair is super short so I did a lot of flat twists everywhere. Took the twists down yesterday morning and it was a super fail. It looked ugly and ridiculous. Just not visually appealing ,sensible or even acceptable ... I emailed my job to take the day off and took my behind to the braiding shop with my scarf over my afro. I got some small box braids and will have to continue on with the braids until my hair gets a decent length for a cute twist out. I foresee another 5 or 6 months of growth. Even the ends of my fro feel like utter sh!t. I know my hair is in shock bc when I was natural the first go around my hair felt different and as time progressed with all the good products and deep conditioning it became softer and nicer looking. I experienced the 'shock' that I've read about years ago when you first big chop and how your hair needs lots of moisture and your twa just feels perpetually dry.

Cheers to New Beginnings!

I Am So Blessed · Mar 27, 2018

icsonia22 said:
Am I the only person who feels like the longer my hair gets, the shorter it seems? I don't even know if that makes sense

Yes it makes a lot of sense.
I felt like this a few months ago, but NOW....absolutely not. I feel like a lion when I undo my styles. Hair is everywhere. I feel like I want more hang so I guess it seems short at times, but the weight...the weight of my fro reminds me that there's a lot of hair compacted in there.

Hang is good. Big is better.

Britt · Mar 27, 2018

I Am So Blessed said:
Cheers to New Beginnings!

Awww thank u !

ItsMeLilLucky · Mar 27, 2018

Britt said:
@ItsMeLilLucky thanks for this post. Which spray would you say it most moisturizing. I would like to spray the roots of my braids to give my little 2 inch fro underneath some moisture.

I like all three, but I think the Alikay Naturals is the best. It has marshmallow root(for slippage) in it, which I discovered my hair loves. The bottle sucks hot monkey balls though. Stupid sprayer.

ItsMeLilLucky · Mar 27, 2018

@I Am So Blessed was that you that mentioned about the curl spray?

I have a fair amount of new growth and I remembered someone mentioning about layering with S Curl or Care Free Curl (I bought this. I bought the Instant Moisturizer). I tried 3 different leave ins, on different sections of my hair, added the Care Free Curl on top and I have to say my hair my hair is pretty dang soft. Especially the new growth.

The humidity is pretty high, so I'm going to try it again when it's not so high.

ItsMeLilLucky · Mar 27, 2018

I decided to experiment with layering curl spray over my leave ins.

Part one: Use just leave ins and curl spray alone.
Results: hair has felt soft and moisturised all day. The humidity is high though, so I wanna try it again on a "dry" day.

Subsequent experiments would include using an oil over the top, using gel over the top, and whatever else I can think of.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 27, 2018

ItsMeLilLucky said:
@I Am So Blessed was that you that mentioned about the curl spray?

I have a fair amount of new growth and I remembered someone mentioning about layering with S Curl or Care Free Curl (I bought this. I bought the Instant Moisturizer). I tried 3 different leave ins, on different sections of my hair, added the Care Free Curl on top and I have to say my hair my hair is pretty dang soft. Especially the new growth.

The humidity is pretty high, so I'm going to try it again when it's not so high.

Yes it was me

...I'm sure. I used care free curl for most of life. It's good. S curl was my first hairlove then I moved to care free which is thicker. All of them will keep your hair moisturized for sure. I'm glad its working for you! I use it all year round no matter the weather.

ItsMeLilLucky · Mar 28, 2018

@I Am So Blessed I forgot to thank you, so...thank you :lachen:

ItsMeLilLucky · Mar 28, 2018

I think my left side is finally catching up with my right side. I think it’s coming in a little thicker too. The back is catching up too, but it’s not as long as the front of the right side.

Upon waking, I accessed my hair. It’s pretty hot and dry in my apartment. The relaxed ends still feel moisturized. The natural bits feel a bit dry, but not parched dry. I think daily watering would probably be best. Today, I’m going to add X21 spray 1st, then leave ins, then Care Free Curl.

Britt · Mar 28, 2018

I Am So Blessed said:
A resounding YES to that question! And I think it made my hair grow faster. I sprayed it in my hair every day when I had box braids. It smells good too.

Your post made me think of picking some up today just to spray on my loose hair for added moisture!

@I Am So Blessed Thank you!!!! Gonna get me a bottle. Did you have a lot of build up from the mineral oil in it?

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

Britt said:
@I Am So Blessed Thank you!!!! Gonna get me a bottle. Did you have a lot of build up from the mineral oil in it?

No build up as far as I can see! It's just soft goodness. If I got build up I really wouldn't care because that's why I own shampoo lol. I'd take the build up for softness any day.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

Just some more inspiration.

<-it starts here...

This pick below (with braids) used to be my goal, now I am past it....

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

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Britt · Mar 28, 2018

I Am So Blessed said:
No build up as far as I can see! It's just soft goodness. If I got build up I really wouldn't care because that's why I own shampoo lol. I'd take the build up for softness any day.

Thank you !!! :yep:

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

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I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

Britt said:
Thank you !!!

Any time.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

I have not measured my hair in a while. I think I will when I go home.

I really hope I've made it to 18"! Last time I checked I was 17" on 85% of my head.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

Some days I want to show up to work SO Black Girl Magical like this...

But I don't cuz I'll get a lot of this

and this...

I would be sitting at my desk petrified like this....

I just wanna be me LOL

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

Ok this Girl has some strong language, but with all that aside I understand her.... She's talking about You Tubers. Almost made it to thread status, but....NO.

LushLox · Mar 28, 2018

Never has the term "do you," ever been more apt.

And no I didn't watch the whole 20+ minute rant... :look:

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

LushLox said:
Never has the term "do you," ever been more apt.

And no I didn't watch the whole 20+ minute rant...

Are you talking about the video? If so she definitely was ranting.

I Am So Blessed · Mar 28, 2018

If my hair looked like crap I'd wouldn't want someone to lie and tell me "its beautiful". I have seen this a few times on this forum. There's encouragement and there are lies. Tell me the truth or don't tell me nothing, its better than a lie any day.

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