Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[icsonia22]

I wonder if there's a way to use products high in glycerin and maintain definition or stretched hair. I want to experiment with rubbing a little s curl in between my hands and then applying it instead of directly spraying my hair. Maybe that will give me enough moisture without the major shrinkage.

 

[blazingbeauty]

I usually wear my hair in a bun to the gym, but I’ll be starting a class soon with a lot of floor work - buns can get a little uncomfortable on the neck. I’m gonna buy some black satin scarves and wear my twists loose and covered underneath. Hopefully, it’s inconspicuous, but really I’m gonna do what I’m gonna do.

 

[sunflora]

I keep buying hair oils. Why can't I stop? STOP!!!!! ughhhhh.

And then I bought a brush, so that's ok I guess.

 

[icsonia22]

I don't think I'll ever use indigo again. It made my scalp itch something fierce. I ordered the organic brand from henna sooq so I know it was legit. My daggone scalp is still sore even after I shampooed.

 

[KinksAndInk]

I’m eventually going to get up and start wash day...I think...

Wash day started at 6:15am completed around 8:15am.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@daoriginaldiva @daviine @PapillionRouge

 

[I Am So Blessed]

Awh. Thank you so much. I'm trying to get on your level of hair greatness

Wow I'm slow.....*blinks* My level? I have no level. I give glory to the Most High and keep on moving. His greatness.

 

[cocosweet]

Found a bottle of MTG in the bathroom cabinet. Pondering adding it to my regimen, but that smell...

 

[ckisland]

My hair turned out great! It looks like I have a very specific cut. . .but the shape changes every time I wash it .

 

[cocomochaa]

Been a month in this weave so today is wash day:

• prepoo with garnier and vatika oil
• 1st wash redken extreme shampoo
• 2nd wash CON green and yellow bottle
• aphogee 2step
• mielle max hydration with heat and avacado oil
• then tigi moisture recovery treatment for 10

I am looking forward to getting started tonight and seeing some more growth!

 

[icsonia22]

My scalp was so sore from that indigo treatment I did the other night but that tea tree oil worked wonders. I mixed it with EVOO and had my mom apply it to my scalp. Now it's feeling back to normal

 

[icsonia22]

If they ever stop making s curl activator spray, I'm going to be hurt. NOTHING moisturizes my hair like the juice. I just can't justify paying $11 and up for popular brands that have glycerin in them when I can get 2 weeks of moisture from the juice and some Shea butter. I'm addicted y'all

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

If they ever stop making s curl activator spray, I'm going to be hurt. NOTHING moisturizes my hair like the juice. I just can't justify paying $11 and up for popular brands that have glycerin in them when I can get 2 weeks of moisture from the juice and some Shea butter. I'm addicted y'all

If you ever get a chance , try SM curling soufflé. Best darn mimic of curl activator juice that I have came across.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

My scalp was so sore from that indigo treatment I did the other night but that tea tree oil worked wonders. I mixed it with EVOO and had my mom apply it to my scalp. Now it's feeling back to normal

The same thing happens to me when i use indigo straight. I heard it's because it's astringent. I thought I was allergic because it made not only my scalp burn but neck as well(where the indigo had gotten). I've since stopped using henna/indigo but when I did I found using them in a half/half mix worked better than straight up.

 

[Sosoothing]

If you ever get a chance , try SM curling soufflé. Best darn mimic of curl activator juice that I have came across.

What does SM stand for?

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

What does SM stand for?

@Sosoothing SheaMoisture.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

@biznesswmn @keylargo @lalah

 

[biznesswmn]

@shawnyblazes Why thank you! What a pleasant surprise

 

[Karmi]

The same thing happens to me when i use indigo straight. I heard it's because it's astringent. I thought I was allergic because it made not only my scalp burn but neck as well(where the indigo had gotten). I've since stopped using henna/indigo but when I did I found using them in a half/half mix worked better than straight up.

I though I was the only one that got jacked up when I used indigo. I actually think I'm allergic to it. My head started throbbing, eyes watering, I got so dizzy I stumbled to the sink to wash it out. Never again.

 

[icsonia22]

I though I was the only one that got jacked up when I used indigo. I actually think I'm allergic to it. My head started throbbing, eyes watering, I got so dizzy I stumbled to the sink to wash it out. Never again.

My scalp is still sore! It's painful to the touch. I know that I washed it out good. I hope my hair doesn't fall out.

 

[sunflora]

Was stressed about getting out the house last night and started brushing my dry hair with a BBB, then almost went in with the denman and paused once I heard hair snapping. I had to take a step back. Stress and rushing is when I am the worst to my hair. I put in back in two dutch braids and it looked just fine. I will have to simply keep wearing this style as my go-to and deal with the lack of variety if I really want to focus on my hair goals. I thought back on how much hair I might have snapped and was pretty mad at myself. Lesson learned.

 

[ckisland]

The front of my hair is cool, but the back??? The back of my hair is so intense

 

[shasha8685]

I need to come to terms with the fact that I was a lazy relaxed head and now I'm a lazy natural.

I'll wash, condition, and moisturize my hair.....but best believe that my hair is in hiding most of the time.

 

[FadingDelilah]

This year I'm using heat. I can't wait two more years for some hang time, and I deserve to be cute this year.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

I though I was the only one that got jacked up when I used indigo. I actually think I'm allergic to it. My head started throbbing, eyes watering, I got so dizzy I stumbled to the sink to wash it out. Never again.

You sound like you're allergic. I don't get dizzy or anything my skin just burns where the indigo was. It was a good idea to never use it again.

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

My scalp is still sore! It's painful to the touch. I know that I washed it out good. I hope my hair doesn't fall out.

No your hair won't fall out. That's the reaction I get. I needed to give it a good shampoo to get it all out because co washing didn't relieve it. Are there little bumps or anything? A rash maybe? Is your skin red?

 

[icsonia22]

No your hair won't fall out. That's the reaction I get. I needed to give it a good shampoo to get it all out because co washing didn't relieve it. Are there little bumps or anything? A rash maybe? Is your skin red?

This is the only visible thing I can find but I'm pretty sure that spot has been there for a while so I can't contribute it to the indigo. I don't see any bumps or rashes. It's just the pain. My scalp has never been this sore before. I pulled my hair to see if it was shedding excessively but thankfully it's still attached to my scalp lol. I may have to shampoo again. I thought I did it well enough the first time though cause there's no product build up or residue on my scalp

 

[VictoriousBrownFlower]

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This is the only visible thing I can find but I'm pretty sure that spot has been there for a while so I can't contribute it to the indigo. I don't see any bumps or rashes. It's just the pain. My scalp has never been this sore before. I pulled my hair to see if it was shedding excessively but thankfully it's still attached to my scalp lol. I may have to shampoo again. I thought I did it well enough the first time though cause there's no product build up or residue on my scalp

I know the fear of this happening because it really does feel like it damaged the skin which makes you hyper aware of every little thing. Just keep an eye on it and try not to get too obsessed. Did you shampoo the length as well? Next time do a henna/indigo mix. That fared me much better. Do you have shea butter? You could wash and grease your scalp with shea? How long ago did you do the treatment? It takes a few days for the irritation to go away no matter how much you wash.

 

[Karmi]

@icsonia22 rubbing aloe vera plant gel on your scalp may help stop the burning.

 

[icsonia22]

I know the fear of this happening because it really does feel like it damaged the skin which makes you hyper aware of every little thing. Just keep an eye on it and try not to get too obsessed. Did you shampoo the length as well? Next time do a henna/indigo mix. That fared me much better. Do you have shea butter? You could wash and grease your scalp with shea? How long ago did you do the treatment? It takes a few days for the irritation to go away no matter how much you wash.

Yea I shampooed the length too and it's funny that you mention Shea butter because I'm a fanatic lol. I moisturized and sealed the length of my hair with Shea butter but I mixed olive oil and tree oil together for my scalp. I think the tea tree oil is making my roots dry so I may fall back with that. I used the indigo on Jan 8th. When I woke up this morning, my scalp felt a tad bit better so I'll see what happens over the next few days. Thanks for all of your help