KimPossibli
Supergirl
I have in twists on my own hair right now to give me a break from my hair while growing it out..
I'm really over combing my hair.
I'm really over combing my hair.
Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
- Thread starter AlliCat
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beingofserenity
Well-Known Member
I went back to my edge control from eden's bodywork. only thing from them that i like lol. it gives a pretty good hold on blow dried hair, adds shine, doesn't harden or leave flakes or get greasy. i tried to switch to the elasta qp edge control, that thing is almost useless on my hair. the last straw was when it melted in my hair and oil was dripping down.
vevster
Well-Known Member
They use their products which is a cowash type of product.
If you are interested, I recommend you look for their Instagrams to see their work. Contact them from there. That is what I did.
I won't let anyone else color my hair now. Cut.... I'm open to another senior stylist cutting.......
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
Give it time. You will get the hang of it. It took me about nine months of trial and error before I felt comfortable styling my natural hair and I had no hair doing experience. Natural, permed or otherwise. What are you having issues with? What have you tried so far? How do you want to wear your hair ultimately?
LovelyRo
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the encouragement.
The trial and error part is frustrating because it's not just the styles, it's the products too and I'm trying not to become a product junkie. I've had success with flat twist outs (My third flat twist out was perfect) and I've been wearing a puff the last 3 days... it's not my favorite style but, it's easy.
I've tried finger coils, a rod set and a braid out... all fails. I will try the braid out again because it would have been ok with the right product combo and time to dry.
I'm pretty good with doing hair so, I know I'll eventually get it. Hopefully, I'll still have some hair left considering all the manipulation (this is part of the reason why I've been in a puff the last 3 days).
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
@All4Tris I'm sure you'll get it. I still can't do a braid out or twist out. The next time you try finger coils do very small sections that way you don't have to uncoil them. They use to be my go to style I got the best results with any gel, but cream works as well.
Working in sections helped me immensely even when my hair was shorter. Sections and shingling are my main rule for success.
Working in sections helped me immensely even when my hair was shorter. Sections and shingling are my main rule for success.
HaveSomeWine
Well-Known Member
A West Indian guy (can't tell which island) just told me my hair was beautiful and that he lets his daughter wear her hair the same way. I'm online ordering a naan cheese pizza. I'm wearing a fresh wash and go. 
LovelyRo
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the tip on finger coils... the disaster happened when I attempted to uncoil them and I had somewhere to go that day!
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
That's what I figured. Just coil pieces as small as you want your end result to be. It would take me about 45 minutes to do when my hair was shorter. When it started to take an hour and a half to do I stopped wearing them. I miss wearing them. This is how they looked
LovelyRo
Well-Known Member
Gorgeous!!!! How did you sleep with them?
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
Thanks. Just slept in my bonnet and would let it get a little wet in shower and shook.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I'm in NY. Haven't been having any issues. I mostly avoid in DC though.
Saludable84
Better Late Than Ugly
I believe they also use olaplex with dye jobs. Unfortunately, from people I know, they are worth the money.
KinksAndInk
Professional Napper
I'm sick of these ads and that banner on the forum.
ScorpioBeauty09
Well-Known Member
Got my hair appointment to get my hair re-braided this weekend! I cannot wait! 
GGsKin
Well-Known Member
Made me finally download a blocker, yay! Is it silly that I feel so relieved not seeing that banner anymore. Was totally messing up my viewing.
CopperRose
Active Member
Has anyone tried the new devacurl micellar cleansing serum? It looks pretty cool but expensive as heck
Cattypus1
All loced up...
I've been fully natural for almost 3 years and I'm still figuring it out. I'm now having more good days than bad days.
Coilystep
@imperial_acquisitions
I'm sick of the banner too. I could carless about the old ads. They werent obstrusive. I'm about to download an adblocker too. Because this is RIDICULOUS.
ItsMeLilLucky
NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
Does anybody's head get itch when they eat anything remotely spicy? I had a tiny bit of hot sauce on my eggs and I darn near beat my head like a drum. This sucks
Bette Davis Eyes
The "OG" Product Junkie
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
I've been being consistent with my nightly pin curls. I will apply some coconut oil to my scalp tomorrow and continue. No appointment until the 2nd.
OAN: I am definitely going to protective style all summer. Crochet first then probably a sew in bob. I have had some bundles of hair for a while now that I still have not done anything with. I want to color them and install.
OAN: I am definitely going to protective style all summer. Crochet first then probably a sew in bob. I have had some bundles of hair for a while now that I still have not done anything with. I want to color them and install.
Damaris.Elle
Well-Known Member
Well, I won't be using Cantu Shea Butter repairing leave-in conditioner anymore. The last time I bought a jar of it was maybe a year ago and I just ran out of it. When I went to go pick up another jar from Target today I noticed that isopropyl alcohol was kind of high on the ingredient list. I didn't see isopropyl alcohol on the ingredient list at all on the older jar, so I guess they changed the formula. I picked up some Almond Jai twisting butter instead.
rileypak
Wash Week™ Queen
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
I love the Almond Jai and its smells delicious. Seems like so many lines are constantly changing their ingredients to cut costs for themselves but not for their consumer or in the bet interest of the consumer or product they are selling. SMH.
Miss Kane
Well-Known Member
I bought a couple new wigs since I decided to protective style long term this year. I am loving not having to get up and do my hair in the mornings. I will wash and deep condition weekly when I go to work at the salon and keep my hair in two braids underneath my wigs. I was able to retain length before in the past with this method. School, work, and business doesn't leave a lot of time for me to do my hair these days.
Miss Kane
Well-Known Member
Does anybody's head get itch when they eat anything remotely spicy? I had a tiny bit of hot sauce on my eggs and I darn near beat my head like a drum. This sucks
Yep! Spicy foods increase blood circulation. Shoot, you might mess around and get a good growth spurt!
curlyTisME
Well-Known Member
I told myself I would protective style this year also. Long term for the summer, April to October. I will do a combination of crochet twists and braids and sew ins.
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