Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

JassyMo · Dec 26, 2014

Was watching a video from you tuber AuCurls Naturelle and she mentioned that while using Herbal Essence conditioner she experienced a lot of shedding. A light in my head went off because I was experiencing the same thing. The culprit was indeed Herbal Essence (I use the Honey conditioner). I used giovanni conditioner and what do you know, no shedding. Crazy huh!!! I was thinking the reason for the shedding was possibly low iron or some type of deficiency and low and behold it was that darn conditioner. Never again.

ronie · Dec 26, 2014

Duchess007
Rozlewis
Thanks for the reply ladies. I hope to get results like you all when I try it. You both have beautiful healthy hair.

Duchess007 · Dec 26, 2014

Phoenix14 said:
What henna do you use?

I use Zenia brand Rajasthan henna.

naija24 · Dec 26, 2014

Can you go blonde with semi permanent?

DivineNapps1728 · Dec 26, 2014

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DivineNapps1728 · Dec 26, 2014

For New Years I either want to wear my hair in a jumbo puff or bone straight. Both have the potential to lead to damage, but I'm tired of growing my hair only to leave it in a bun 95% of the time.

Guess I'll make my decision based on the weather forecast.

claud-uk · Dec 26, 2014

spacetygrss said:
Ugh! I keep finding mid shaft splits! I'm not quite sure where they came from. I moisturize, condition, and do
Regular protein conditioning treatments. They're about 4 etches from the end of my hair. I refuse to cut that much hair off at once. :smh:

spacetygrss for this very reason I only check the very ends when trimming - the last inch and no higher lol

PerFicMsFit · Dec 26, 2014

Curlmart gets me every time with their "20% off everything plus $5 shipping."

havilland · Dec 26, 2014

Rozlewis said:
Phoenix14 I purchase my henna from Mehandi.com. I get the Henna for African American Hair. I have also purchased Jamilia Henna from Henna Sooq.

Have you ever done cassia? I'm thinking of trying that.

havilland · Dec 26, 2014

Rozlewis said:
Phoenix14 I purchase my henna from Mehandi.com. I get the Henna for African American Hair. I have also purchased Jamilia Henna from Henna Sooq.

Have you ever done cassia? I'm thinking of trying that.

Saludable84 · Dec 26, 2014

I have about 5 APB conditioners and 10 SD conditioners that I'm not using but refuse to sell. Or give away. It will hurt too much. I might ease my way back to them.

havilland · Dec 26, 2014

spacetygrss said:
Ugh! I keep finding mid shaft splits! I'm not quite sure where they came from. I moisturize, condition, and do Regular protein conditioning treatments. They're about 4 etches from the end of my hair. I refuse to cut that much hair off at once. :smh:

Try adding some protein filler to your leave in and silk aminos to your conditioner. It will fortify your strands and fill in the gaps. Sally's has the protein filler.

Prettymetty · Dec 26, 2014

I want to start back using Aphogee 2 minute. I think I should mix it with Keracare Humecto for a moisture/protein dc.

brownb83 · Dec 26, 2014

I did a prepoo of liquid amino acids and condishioner and I love it. Can't do it in my regular conditioner because I want my hair to smell good :look:

sweetpea7 · Dec 26, 2014

Cherry Lola treatment with half the bs made my hair feel great and curls were defined.

However, I lost all my curl definition when I detangled

ItsMeLilLucky · Dec 26, 2014

brownb83 What kind of conditioner did you use with the liquid amino acids? What was your regular conditioner? That sounds really interesting.

brownb83 · Dec 26, 2014

whosthatcurl said:
brownb83 What kind of conditioner did you use with the liquid amino acids? What was your regular conditioner? That sounds really interesting.

I used some sallys generic nexxus knockoff condish. I wanted to do a cherry Lola but I'm all about keeping it simple. I just but the braggs amino acids directly on my hair, right out the bottle, just enough to saturated it. Then followed up with a hair full of the conditioner.

Left it in while I brushed teeth, washed face and showered. Rinsed then shapmooed and dced for one hour under the dryer.

My hair was amazing shiny and full of body. It's a simple process and a keeper for me.

I will do it weekly. The bottle of braggs will last at least a year.

I used matrix moisturie conditioner for my DC.

ItsMeLilLucky · Dec 26, 2014

I'm going to have to try that. I looove shiny hair. Although I know you meant shampooed, I like shapmooed better. I got the giggles every time I looked at it. I kept imagining a cow with luxurious hair (not saying that you're a cow) saying "moo" in the shower.

ItsMeLilLucky · Dec 26, 2014

soulglo said:
I believe my hair is highly porous. I've tried acv rinses in the past. As well as a host of other things. I'm not sure how and if there is a long term remedy.

Sounds like you have an adventure on your hands..er, hair. Have you tried a Komaza Hair Analysis? I've heard great things about them and maybe they can lead you in the right direction as far as hair products/ regimen.

soulglo · Dec 26, 2014

whosthatcurl said:
Sounds like you have an adventure on your hands..er, hair. Have you tried a Komaza Hair Analysis? I've heard great things about them and maybe they can lead you in the right direction as far as hair products/ regimen.

I've thought about having one done. I just can't justify spending the extra money to have it done.

PlainJane · Dec 26, 2014

This shrinkage is even deceiving to me. I'm pretty sure I will be a straight haired natural after this transition is over.

ItsMeLilLucky · Dec 26, 2014

soulglo You'll find what your hair loves eventually. I believe it.

spacetygrss · Dec 26, 2014

havilland said:
Try adding some protein filler to your leave in and silk aminos to your conditioner. It will fortify your strands and fill in the gaps. Sally's has the protein filler.

havilland: is there a particular brand that I should be looking for? TIA

Tonto · Dec 26, 2014

I think alternating with the cocasta shampoo bar and the cream cleansing conditioner from haired is doing wonders for my hair and scalp. Also, that last ACV rinse might be the reason why my scalp breathes better.

JassyMo · Dec 26, 2014

Loving my crochet braids, so simple and cute. Great protective style

GettingKinky · Dec 26, 2014

I can't wait to get home and wash my hair. It's been 8 days and it's sooo dry.

MilkChocolateOne · Dec 26, 2014

naija24 said:
Can you go blonde with semi permanent?

naija24

no

Semi-permanent color is deposit only. It's doesn't lift color. You have to use peroxide or bleach to go blond.

BranwenRosewood · Dec 26, 2014

8 weeks and 2 days until I'm 1 year post! I honestly though I wouldn't be able to handle transitioning because my urge to BC gets really strong sometimes but experiencing hair that all fits into a ponytail with layers is really helping keep that urge at bay.

KinksAndInk · Dec 27, 2014

Almost order mango butter and some oils from bulk apothecary...but I couldn't justify paying $8 in shipping on a $15 order...and the discount was less than $4. The oils were only .5oz-2oz, they didn't have the clay I wanted...Nope. Can't do it. My heart won't let me spend that much on shipping and not get what I really want. They've has better sales so I'll wait...

havilland · Dec 27, 2014

spacetygrss said:
havilland: is there a particular brand that I should be looking for? TIA

It's just called protein filler. Not sure of the brand but Here's a link.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-SA-Site/default/mProduct-Show?pid=SBS-636100

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