Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

Blessed&higlyflavoured

Blessed&higlyflavoured

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I need to accept the fact that i will never be 100% split end free. I should just be glad that my split ends are like normal split ends as opposed to disintegrating ends that were all along the hair shaft, like they used to be. I think i can be happy with a few little splits at the very ends of the hair for now
 
Bette Davis Eyes

Bette Davis Eyes

The "OG" Product Junkie
Napp said:
@shawnyblazes

i found a heat free bkt called cadiveu bossa nova.

here is the application video

the product is smoothed on the hair instead of flat ironed or blowdried on. i have no idea if it has the same effect though. they do have a before and after on tight curly 3c hair but nothing type 4.

imo the application looks similar to the alter ego spherique too
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Napp

I did a random search on ebay, its $300 bones LOL . Holy patootie.
 
FelaShrine

FelaShrine

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Thinking of buying a HotHead cap and I really want this color



however since you cant exactly wash the caps(only spot clean)..I know the white will end up looking dingy and gross

guess i will have to get the dark brown or something :ohwell:
 
whiteoleander91

whiteoleander91

stay at your best ♥
oh, and I was actually able to get second day hair the other day. it's funny how you can try using all sorts of fancy techniques and whatnot in order to achieve a certain look or feel, and then randomly one day just do whatever and it turns out awesome lol

 
DarkJoy

DarkJoy

Bent. Not Broken.
Trying to be cute with a semi shingles wng this morning. Used gel all over when normally I just lay my edges.

Damn if im not shedding like mad and scalp itches like crazy! Gonna hafta clarify. Will try a bentonite mask first then on to the Ayurvedic stuff.

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*.~.*Sent from a distant Galaxy in the Unicorn-verse*.~.*
 
kandiekj100

kandiekj100

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I'm itching (literally and figuratively) to get these crochet twists out of head and it's only been two weeks. I've done an ACV rinse last week and I've washed this week, but my scalp still itches a bit. I'm not sure if I just need access to really get at my scalp to thoroughly clean it or if the synthetic fibers are messing with me. Also, it's been a month since I've really played or done anything with my own hair, as I was wigging it for a few weeks prior to putting in the twists.

I needed and wanted the break from my hair, but I think I'm just ready to see it again. I said I was going to keep these in for 4 weeks, but now I'm not so sure. If I can get through the weekend without taking them out, I know I'll keept them in for another week, b/c I'm not doing my hair in the middle of the week.
 
divachyk

divachyk

Instagram: adaybyjay
EnExitStageLeft said:
I need to dc/cowash. I think I'll go ahead and slap my DC on in a few minutes. I need to rid this hair of all this "JBCO". Ill def. seal with it in the winter though. My hair is going to love it. I think I'll go back to Grapeseed oil and add just a small amount of castor oil to it :)!.

Oh and have I mentioned how much I've been LOVING castor oil lately. Sealin' on steroids :yep:.

ETA: Nevermind. I'm tired and I'm going to M&S and nap instead. I'll do it tomorrow :)!
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EnExitStageLeft, does castor snap your strands? How much do you use? I don't use castor as frequently as I use too after it snapped my strands a few times. I still use it for scalp massaging. I will return to it in the winter but will thin it out some with another oil (maybe evoo) or use less product.
 
naija24

naija24

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Sooooo I took my braids out and my roots are a thick lovely and nappy mess. I am dying inside between relaxing (I usually relax at 8 weeks) or CONTINUING THE FIGHT TO NATURAL. It's killing me yall.

I have a solid one inch of new growth all around my head. I can't feel my scalp. I had so much shed hair the other day it scared me. Finally, I'm terrified of combing through this.

What should I do?
 
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AlliCat

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Somehow managed to relax & DC my hair AND finish a U-Part wig after work last night. The relaxer came out perfect but the wig needs tweaking. It's a work in progress. I didn't leave out enough of my own hair in the top, and the 1B/30 is a little too "30" (light) so gonna change some tracks to a darker tone.
 
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AlliCat

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I recently discovered that it's easiest to detangle my hair when it's dry, with no product (at most a little oil). Fingers only.
 
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AlliCat

New Member
Still trying to figure out why they don't sell VO5 and Suave conditioners in Canadian drugstores. UGH! I'm forced to use the bougie brands :ohwell:
 
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HanaKuroi

HanaKuroi

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I feel like I am having an affair with my hair. I am always thinking about it. Making plans for it. Touching it. Buying it gifts. Smelling it. Holding it at night and in the morning. I sneak glimpses at it in windows. I pretend to have to go to the bathroom just to see it in the mirror.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
EnExitStageLeft

EnExitStageLeft

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divachyk

If I use to much then yes, my strands do become snappy. However when I use a small amount I don't have that problem. I find with castor oil that less is definitely better :yep:.
 
hairqueen7

hairqueen7

New Member
HanaKuroi said:
I feel like I am having an affair with my hair. I am always thinking about it. Making plans for it. Touching it. Buying it gifts. Smelling it. Holding it at night and in the morning. I sneak glimpses at it in windows. I pretend to have to go to the bathroom just to see it in the mirror.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
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Omg me too I be thinking I'm crazy lol
 
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SuchaLady

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Anyone watch LA Hair? Angela one of the stylists has done KeKe Palmers hair since she was a teenager and turns out all these years she has had no leave outs! She has a method called the Hollywood part that uses no glue or a closure. I can't wait for her DVD! I need it in my life.
 
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SuchaLady

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When I say Im so excited to do uparts this winter i can't control the excitement.

AlliCat have the combs (or clips can't remember which you told me you used) caused any thinning or breaking where you secure them? And also how do you manage to use no heat on your leave out. Working out is my biggest issue. I'm thinking about doing tight curl this fall/winter.
 
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LdyKamz

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hnntrr have you tried twists or finger coiling?

Without stylers my hair looks like a semi-straight but course mess. If I put very little activator gel on my finger and take a small piece and twist it around it will have a little wavy curly thing going on. That's the best I got for now.

The only reason I even bother is because my sides are curly/coily and shrink a lot and the top does nothing so I end up looking like a have a mohwak if I don't use product.
 
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leiah

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Can't believe how long i let my grey roots get. Ill grow it out one day but im too young for that right now

I hope the indian store has indigo in stock. I got the last box last time and it was not enough
 
hnntrr

hnntrr

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naija24 said:
debating if i should get a trim or not. I am terrified at the idea of getting rid of .5 inch of hair once I take my braids out. any length I gain would be amazing so I don't want to lose anything. Someone convince me of the pros/cons of getting a trim post takedown please.

I'm thinking about holding out until I'm SL but i don't know for sure.

hnntrr long how have you had braids in and how long do you plan to keep them installed?
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I think I am only going to keep them in till Friday night hopefully. I really want to do a avacado and honey hair masque so I am trying to wait until I get paid again....

I was scratching my head this morning and kept seeing little white pieces at the ends of my hair...thinking it was dandruff I was plucking them out...they were shed hairs!! My hair is so thick you can even see the shed hair bulbs.

I am going to take down shampoo DC for an hour and then see how the avacado mix goes, then wig for another week and then reinstall braids for another 2-ish weeks. I guess I cant leave braids in my hair past 2 1/2 - 2 weeks, thats fine they are lookin raggetity anyway and probably not protecting my hair as much now since some of the ends are coming out of the braids.
 
nerdography

nerdography

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I find that I have to do long DC sessions (10hrs+) or my hair feels like straw. I did this last Sunday and my hair has been soft and hydrated all week.
 
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AlliCat

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SuchaLady said:
When I say Im so excited to do uparts this winter i can't control the excitement.

@AlliCat have the combs (or clips can't remember which you told me you used) caused any thinning or breaking where you secure them? And also how do you manage to use no heat on your leave out. Working out is my biggest issue. I'm thinking about doing tight curl this fall/winter.
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SuchaLady There's no thinning or breakage where I put the clips. as for leave out, I pin curl nightly and then tie everything down with a scarf. In the morning I just finger comb my hair into place and it has a nice bump at the ends. I also use Caruso steam rollers to smooth the fair further, as needed. I've learned to embrace thickness/volume at the roots during a stretch as long as the length of my leave-out is smooth
 
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