Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

luving me said:

yaaaassss. Loving my $35 blowout too. I'm transitioning to a straight-haired natural, but will prob go back to relaxed rollersets. I just think that relaxing 3x a year works better than flatironing 2x a month for me & my hair.

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I will have to settle for being a straight-haired natural, the relaxers triggered migraines. But it is so nice someone else do my hair.

whosthatcurl said:

Isn't it so freeing to change your hair when you feel like it?

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It is and that's something we need to embrace! We don't have to prove anything to anyone.

Sharpened said:

I was going to post that, LOL!

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Great minds

I've been trying to find this thread that talks about white mushy residue and growth aides, but I cant find it anywhere!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've noticed that when I used WGHO as a prepoo or a day before I wash my hair; I get this mushy buildup on my scalp. I don't get it when I use Kinky curly hair polisher. I really would like to know why that happens. Maybe it's the sulfur. I love WGHO; but I don't like the residue

@pelohello I get that residue when I use a sulfur based growth aid or anything with too much glycerin.

I really need to figure out a few hair related things before the new year starts...

KinksAndInk said:

I really need to figure out a few hair related things before the new year starts...

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What types of things if you don't mind me asking??

My scalp is screaming at me to leave it alone (dry and tender). Fine, no watering until Saturday.

Shea Moisture with another new line.

Saludable84 said:

View attachment 383655 Shea Moisture with another new line.

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I can't even keep up with all new stuff. I think they're overstretching themselves.

whosthatcurl said:

I can't even keep up with all new stuff. I think they're overstretching themselves.

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I agree

curlyTisME said:

What types of things if you don't mind me asking??

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Just trying to figure out a regimen to fit my schedule next year. The first half of the year is going to be extremely busy for me. I'll be moving, finishing nursing school, taking my NCLEX and starting a new job. I want to roller set, bun and hide my hair under wigs but I know I can't do it all. I just need to figure out what's feasible.

When I bun, I have a tendency to neglect my hair for weeks at a time when I get too busy. Then that means I'll have to find time for long detangling sessions. Same thing with wearing wigs. Rollersetting means that I have to find at least 3 hours a week to wash, set and dry.

Ulta gonna make me go to the store huh? Luckily, I'll barely be spending $30.

Now, when to go

KinksAndInk said:

Just trying to figure out a regimen to fit my schedule next year. The first half of the year is going to be extremely busy for me. I'll be moving, finishing nursing school, taking my NCLEX and starting a new job. I want to roller set, bun and hide my hair under wigs but I know I can't do it all. I just need to figure out what's feasible.

When I bun, I have a tendency to neglect my hair for weeks at a time when I get too busy. Then that means I'll have to find time for long detangling sessions. Same thing with wearing wigs. Rollersetting means that I have to find at least 3 hours a week to wash, set and dry.

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Some suggestions:
- Keep the multipurpose hair items out and pack or store everything else, e.g., balancing DCs with excellent slip; leave-ins that double as refreshers/moisturizers; an oil mixture that contains a multitude of goodies; an effective, non-stripping cleanser with clarifying properties; etc.
- Drastically simplify your routine, e.g., wetting the hair with a spray bottle and cleansing outside of the shower; DCing on dry hair and using it to both DC and cowash; etc.
- Keep the styling options to wet buns, air dried up-dos and celie braids. Move the bun around so that it doesn't cause undo stress. The braids are self-contained, especially since the weather has become cooler. Simply throw on a hat and let the braids hang down and do their thing. When it's close to wash day, unbraid and wear a braid-out. Moisturize the roots and braid lengths while braided as needed. Easy peasy.
- Keep a spray bottle full of water handy for spritzing..

When things got hectic for me, I relied upon a few simple products to pull me through: (1) NG Marshmallow & Coconut Water DCs, CJ Rehab, Mielle Babassu, and Silicon Mix regular and Bambu; (2) PBN Sapote Lotion; and (3) a castor oil based mixture. That was it; the rest of my stuff was boxed up for my upcoming move and/or put away until I had more time on my hands. Those DCs had the slip I needed for detangling, as well as the nutrients necessary for proper conditioning and balance. The PBN is an excellent, highly moisturizing leave-in and refresher/moisturizer that never fails, and I had an oil for...whatever oiling purposes came my way. When things died down or when I had a nice chunk of time to spare, I chelated and did a hard protein treatment. If the hair ever becomes overly tangled, slap some DC on it while it's dry and let it marinate under a hat while you do what needs to get done. You can detangle it later while taking a bath or reading/studying. Use the weather and other daily functions to your advantage, e.g., baths, studying, etc. Hopefully this was helpful.

Thanks @PJaye . That was a lot of great info. I'll definitely be in hats as much as possible and I was thinking about wet bunning. That's my summer regimen and it's quick and simple.

whosthatcurl said:

I can't even keep up with all new stuff. I think they're overstretching themselves.

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I think so too. They're so busy trying to include "everybody". I think the quality of their products may suffer

pelohello said:

I think so too. They're so busy trying to include "everybody". I think the quality of their products may suffer

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For some products that's already the case.

KinksAndInk said:

Thanks @PJaye . That was a lot of great info. I'll definitely be in hats as much as possible and I was thinking about wet bunning. That's my summer regimen and it's quick and simple.

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You're quite welcome. I'm glad I could be of some help.

Curlmart sends me an email about % off $ amount.

But everything OOS. At least what I want.

They need to go somewhere.

whosthatcurl said:

I can't even keep up with all new stuff. I think they're overstretching themselves.

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It's annoying. A few years ago any SM product talked about on this board you could easily walk into Target or a drugstore like CVS or Walgreen's and get it. But now that there's so many (over 150 according to them) you have to order online. Thing is for me personally SM isn't the best when it comes to online natural hair product. So I'm not inclined to order for them or wait for it when there are better options. I've been to plenty of stores and I only see coconut hibiscus, JBCO, Shea butter, ABS, High porosity, Lo porosity, and honey manuka.
Also a lot of the products overlap. So I wonder why they make so much.

I put some of the My Honey Child type 4 cream in a travel pot. Works during the day when I need to fluff my hair.

prettybyrd said:

Conditioner in the crisper.

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Well... that's where I keep my all-natural conditioners & butters

thank goodness for MHM

Bibliophile said:

Well... that's where I keep my all-natural conditioners & butters

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Me, too until my then SO got sick of it. It was bad enough he thought my cherry scented deep conditioner smelled good enough to eat, another entirely when he came home and found more hair products in the fridge than food.

Sharpened said:

Do a video styling your mini-twists?

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Good Idea! Want to try some flexi rods before i wash out this old flat ironed hair

Royalq said:

It's annoying. A few years ago any SM product talked about on this board you could easily walk into Target or a drugstore like CVS or Walgreen's and get it. But now that there's so many (over 150 according to them) you have to order online. Thing is for me personally SM isn't the best when it comes to online natural hair product. So I'm not inclined to order for them or wait for it when there are better options. I've been to plenty of stores and I only see coconut hibiscus, JBCO, Shea butter, ABS, High porosity, Lo porosity, and honey manuka.
Also a lot of the products overlap. So I wonder why they make so much.

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I've been talking about this. They know what they are doing.

Select lines, select stores, limited variety, reduced sales.

As an online vendor they suck, but they gonna make it.

And I've noticed targ.et doesn't run sales on other items when SM isn't on sale.

shawnyblazes said:

@chelleyrenee @Chelleyrenee_1213 @healthyhair2 @lowkeyhomie @MSee

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Awww... Thank you!!!

Happy birthday @EagleEyes85 @LadyBugsy

shawnyblazes said:

Happy birthday @EagleEyes85 @LadyBugsy

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Thank you so much!!

What styles do you gals use for hold, definition and to combat humidity. I live in S. Florida and year round it's humid. Since I moved hearbi have never had a successful twist or braid out. Gels don't last long enough and are too crunchy.