GettingKinky
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^^^
Me too. What's going on?
Me too. What's going on?
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
- Thread starter AlliCat
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YvetteWithJoy
On break
I have figured out how to manage my hair pretty easily now. It happened so quickly, and it's so strange! Detangling the other day took 30 minutes for my entire head. Just wow!
It's two things:
(1)
People had been advising me to try a protein treatment. I'd been buying so many products that I was hesitant to go down the road of investing in and trialing a bunch of different protein treatments. So, I was trying to get protein in simple, inexpensive ways until I was ready to dive in to spending on finding a protein treatment that worked for me.
Well, I invested in Komaza's protein treatment (because it was on my list of "must-try-these-before-allowing-self-to-rerelax-hair"), and OMG! My hair is TRANSFORMED! All of my hair products are behaving sooooooo much better after the Komaza protein treatment. Several "meh" products that I felt really should have been good are now very good on my hair!
(2)
For the longest, people had been telling me not to wash-and-go, and I just couldn't hear that: To not wash-and-go meant doing a lot of work to create braid outs or twist outs that always shrink to looking like wash and go's . . . or meant not wearing my hair out or wearing protective styles I didn't like. It kind of felt like not being able to wash-and-go was defeating a lot of my reason for wanting to stay natural.
Then I read a post that helped that advice click. Without saying so, it helped me to understand it like this: Stop doing wash-and-go's, not because you're not free to make wng's work, but because the super shrunken coils that result are the REASON for the tangles, so you don't really have to struggle with tangles. You just are kind of choosing to do so. So instead, keep your hair stretched--and this does not necessarily have to mean via twist outs, braid outs, or flat ironing.
Once I had that latter thought, my brain started searching for a solution. Then soon after reading that post, I read a resonating/supporting MHM website post about how a lady keeps her hair perpetually untangled virtually. Mentally it all started coming together for me!
So I now chunky twist, air dry, and then untwist and create a ponytail with bangs or tendrils. Super easy. Hair hardly tangles. My face looks pretty in this style. Night prep takes 5 minutes. Refreshing takes 5 minutes.
Why did it take so long to figure this out? LOL!
It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders regarding my hair now. I'm really grateful to LHCF. I'm so glad to have that energy back. Now I can put some of that focus and energy into gradually getting my exercising back on track during my social media break for the month of November.
I just wanted to share the breakthrough in case it helps someone. Keep trying if you are challenged by your hair. A breakthrough is coming! Your efforts are not in vain! You are getting closer to finding solutions that work. Your effort will pay off!
It's two things:
(1)
People had been advising me to try a protein treatment. I'd been buying so many products that I was hesitant to go down the road of investing in and trialing a bunch of different protein treatments. So, I was trying to get protein in simple, inexpensive ways until I was ready to dive in to spending on finding a protein treatment that worked for me.
Well, I invested in Komaza's protein treatment (because it was on my list of "must-try-these-before-allowing-self-to-rerelax-hair"), and OMG! My hair is TRANSFORMED! All of my hair products are behaving sooooooo much better after the Komaza protein treatment. Several "meh" products that I felt really should have been good are now very good on my hair!
(2)
For the longest, people had been telling me not to wash-and-go, and I just couldn't hear that: To not wash-and-go meant doing a lot of work to create braid outs or twist outs that always shrink to looking like wash and go's . . . or meant not wearing my hair out or wearing protective styles I didn't like. It kind of felt like not being able to wash-and-go was defeating a lot of my reason for wanting to stay natural.
Then I read a post that helped that advice click. Without saying so, it helped me to understand it like this: Stop doing wash-and-go's, not because you're not free to make wng's work, but because the super shrunken coils that result are the REASON for the tangles, so you don't really have to struggle with tangles. You just are kind of choosing to do so. So instead, keep your hair stretched--and this does not necessarily have to mean via twist outs, braid outs, or flat ironing.
Once I had that latter thought, my brain started searching for a solution. Then soon after reading that post, I read a resonating/supporting MHM website post about how a lady keeps her hair perpetually untangled virtually. Mentally it all started coming together for me!
So I now chunky twist, air dry, and then untwist and create a ponytail with bangs or tendrils. Super easy. Hair hardly tangles. My face looks pretty in this style. Night prep takes 5 minutes. Refreshing takes 5 minutes.
Why did it take so long to figure this out? LOL!
It feels like a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders regarding my hair now. I'm really grateful to LHCF. I'm so glad to have that energy back. Now I can put some of that focus and energy into gradually getting my exercising back on track during my social media break for the month of November.
I just wanted to share the breakthrough in case it helps someone. Keep trying if you are challenged by your hair. A breakthrough is coming! Your efforts are not in vain! You are getting closer to finding solutions that work. Your effort will pay off!
YesToHair!
4C/hi-po/Fine strands/med-low density.
I'm sooo tender headed and right now my scalp feels like it's on fire for no apparent reason....!
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
The weather changed so drastically in the New England area. It's really cold right now. The first week of Nov will have 60-almost 70 degree days.
Please help me to understand how I can form a wash day with these type of inconsistencies?
It's ok. I'll wait
Please help me to understand how I can form a wash day with these type of inconsistencies?
It's ok. I'll wait
victory777
Well-Known Member
Shrinkage is a beast--Why must you do this to me 
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
My hair really likes the Kinky Curly Stellar Strands DC. My hair hasn't liked a DC like this since the Silk Elements Mixed Silk (?) knock off of Mixed Chics DC. My hair felt amazing when I rinsed it out. Goes to show that I need to use something more than once before deciding how I like it. I was a little underwhelmed by the KCSS last week but something about how my hair felt during the week made me decide to use it again. I'm glad I did! This may be HG for me.
GettingKinky
Well-Known Member
For the second week in a row I detangled in the shower with my ouidad double detangler. It was easier this week and I think I lost less hair. I think I need to make this a weekly habit. It didn't even take very long.
Beany
Well-Known Member
@MileHighDiva , can you give a review of the bouncy curl rollers? I've been eyeing them. I talked myself out of them before, but your set looked gorgeous and now I'm reconsidering.
AgeinATL
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I get so annoyed with the post office. I wish sellers would use FedEx. I am tired of delivery delays, delivering to the wrong addresss, or my package just being lost. When you are excited to try a new product and sit at the computer hitting refresh every few seconds 
to see when it will be delivered (don't judge me), it is disappointing to have something happen to the package! 
to see when it will be delivered (don't judge me), it is disappointing to have something happen to the package! 
GGsKin
Well-Known Member
I get so annoyed with the post office. I wish sellers would use FedEx. I am tired of delivery delays, delivering to the wrong addresss, or my package just being lost. When you are excited to try a new product and sit at the computer hitting refresh every few seconds
I totally agree. I too am a chronic tracking checker
when it comes to waiting for new products I've ordered. I hope what you are waiting on arrives soon and intact.
AgeinATL
Well-Known Member
I totally agree. I too am a chronic tracking checker
Thanks sis! I hope so too because I hate having to file a claim with the post office.
victory777
Well-Known Member
1. I am really enjoying my Sarenzo's creamy oils and their samples. Twisted cotton candy and candy corn 
slathered on after my salux body scrub has me all
.
2.Because of above I feel no need for body products @ bath and bodywork, Only candles
3. Can't wait to try my Unicorn truffled bath soak from Sarenzo's after my leg workout
slathered on after my salux body scrub has me all.2.Because of above I feel no need for body products @ bath and bodywork, Only candles
3. Can't wait to try my Unicorn truffled bath soak from Sarenzo's after my leg workout
NaturallyATLPCH
Well-Known Member
I only purchase candles from BBW too. You can definitely tell the difference with synthetic body products and hand made for sure. Sarenzo is wonderful, especially the Body Frostings.1. I am really enjoying my Sarenzo's creamy oils and their samples. Twisted cotton candy and candy corn
2.Because of above I feel no need for body products @ bath and bodywork, Only candles
3. Can't wait to try my Unicorn truffled bath soak from Sarenzo's after my leg workout
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
1. I am really enjoying my Sarenzo's creamy oils and their samples. Twisted cotton candy and candy corn
2.Because of above I feel no need for body products @ bath and bodywork, Only candles
3. Can't wait to try my Unicorn truffled bath soak from Sarenzo's after my leg workout
Bae!
victory777
Well-Known Member
My twist bun on slightly stretched damp hair was a fail, but mixing Sarenzo's's creamy oils and QB-CTDG was 
DarkJoy
Bent. Not Broken.
I never really minded shrinkage until I realized it destroys my ends and makes ssk. I mean i knew it intellectually for years but it didn't hit home until this last snafu/set back. It was some kind of denial. smh.
Anyway, keeping it stretched 100% of the time now. Maybe 3.5 to 4" to apl in the back. The front and sides are meh and need babying. however the bangs are finally grazing my chin. that's never happened in my adult life!
Focusing the stylers with cones on the ends (scalp is allergic). Miss Jessies and her rip off Aunt Jackie's (
). They seem to keep the ends stretched well enough when I twist at night. ssk reduced. 
Still DCing first before shampoo.
Hendigo on right now for another hour.
Anyway, keeping it stretched 100% of the time now. Maybe 3.5 to 4" to apl in the back. The front and sides are meh and need babying. however the bangs are finally grazing my chin. that's never happened in my adult life!
Focusing the stylers with cones on the ends (scalp is allergic). Miss Jessies and her rip off Aunt Jackie's (
). They seem to keep the ends stretched well enough when I twist at night. ssk reduced. Still DCing first before shampoo.
Hendigo on right now for another hour.
victory777
Well-Known Member
Hmmmm
. Comparing : APB garlic conditioner vs. Alter ego vs Keraveda oil to combat shedding
. Comparing : APB garlic conditioner vs. Alter ego vs Keraveda oil to combat shedding
Beany
Well-Known Member
Thanks so much
. The flexi rods were how I talked myself out them before . Your hair is beautiful!I'm still undecided about them. I have tons of rollers/rods already and I need to chill. I might still buy them though b/c like you (and many other women on the board) I love supporting women who look like me.
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victory777
Well-Known Member
My pin and tuck is a success. I wonder if this can be considered a protective style until I graduate from hair style preschool
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
Start a thread please. I would like to learn.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
Let me get this wig together and stop being lazy. Big curly hair tomorrow.
victory777
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I'm scared to, but I have pics!
Lilmama1011
Well-Known Member
Thanks so much
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