Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

fifi134 · Jan 9, 2018

I put my hair into twists and have pinned them up all over. I’m still rocking a TWA but this is the easiest way for me to be consistent while it’s cold out. I’ll most likely take them down on Thursday or Friday to wear as a twistout, then wash and do them all over again over the weekend.

My longest layer (at my nape) is about an inch from SL. But I feel weird claiming it when the rest of the layers aren’t caught up. I feel like I can get past SL this year, but APL is a stretch.

ItsMeLilLucky · Jan 10, 2018

I'm meeting someone tomorrow morning and my hair just won't cooperate AND I'm tired :cry3:

I tried a couple different things over the course of the last few days. Now I know why I never transitioned, I just shaved my hair clean off :lachen:

Sharpened · Jan 10, 2018

Major detangling session, need nap, but hungry.

Four sad little bantu knots on my head is making me want to unsubscribe to the thick-haired coilies.

Need a household member to do a grey hair check.

ItsMeLilLucky · Jan 10, 2018

I just realized why my edges won't let me be great. I got a bunch of new growth :lachen:

Duh, I haven't relaxed since Thanksgiving, what did I expect? I low key forgot my hair still grows *facepalm*

I Am So Blessed · Jan 10, 2018

ItsMeLilLucky said:
I just realized why my edges won't let me be great. I got a bunch of new growth Duh, I haven't relaxed since Thanksgiving, what did I expect? I low key forgot my hair still grows *facepalm*

Whenever I think about how it would be if I relaxed my hair (which I would never do again) I think about how it only looks ok for about a month (for me). New growth just won't let it be great, just like you said. I love that my whole head is "nappy", that way my hair matches my edges :alcoholics:

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ETA: In my relaxer days I loved to touch my new growth. It felt so good and spongy.

I Am So Blessed · Jan 10, 2018

This morning as I was styling my hair into an old fashion "roll, tuck and pin" updo (looking like I'm from the Victorian era, which I also like :look:

) I pondered...

"Is there anything that I do not like about my hair?" and I answered myself "No".

ItsMeLilLucky · Jan 10, 2018

The way she cut this wig, it's getting quickly demoted to a half wig.

Britt · Jan 10, 2018

Theresamonet said:
Don't you hate when you end up with liters of product that you don't want/can't use? What am I going to do with all this mess? I guess give it away. More money down the drain.

Absolutely! I can't tell how much money I've spent on products only to give them away. I hope when my transition is done I find all my staples and stick with it. I want a minimal product regimen. I *STAY* giving stuff away.

I Am So Blessed · Jan 10, 2018

If I could go back ten years ago I think I would start freeform locks. It's too late now.

Bette Davis Eyes · Jan 11, 2018

I threw a buttload of old products away. I need to stop hoarding stuff

On another note , I found several scalp oil.

ItsMeLilLucky · Jan 11, 2018

ItsMeLilLucky said:
I'm meeting someone tomorrow morning and my hair just won't cooperate AND I'm tired

I tried a couple different things over the course of the last few days. Now I know why I never transitioned, I just shaved my hair clean off

It didn't end up happening, so I guess I'm ok :lachen:

YvetteWithJoy · Jan 11, 2018

OMG!

A YouTuber popped up into my feed, and for a second I was mesmerized without knowing why. She looks like a quite younger, more model-ly version of myself. I was like

.

I took me a second to figure out why I felt confused looking at her.

It is the weirdest thing! I would post the video, but y'all aren't gonna agree with me, and I'm going to then be tempted to make my case! :lachen:

Soaring Eagle · Jan 11, 2018

Yesterday I added one egg to Queen Helen Cholesterol and Dc’ed for about 25 minutes. This is the second time I am adding an egg to my DC for the year. My hair is noticeably stronger. This will be my form of a protein treatment. When I need a stronger treatment I will add one more egg. I am very happy that I took the plunge.

Soaring Eagle · Jan 11, 2018

It still amazes me how much my hair hangs. My profile pic (siggy?) is my hair about 15 months post relaxer, and a few weeks after cutting off my relaxed ends. I think it was taken October or November 2016 and I was about shoulder- collar bone length.

I remember being very shocked at how much hang I had. I remember hearing someone in a YouTube video say “type 4 hair defies graffity” and thought to myself “uhhhh, not this head of hair”. I mean even my 4b hair on the sides hang. My hair never sticks up.

Most likely has a lot to do with how fine my strands are, as well as my density (medium to low).

P.s That pic was also taken a week after my first henna treatment, and a few days after my first Amla and ziziphus treatment. All of these things contributed to a lot of temporary Curl poppage and clumping that my hair does not typically exhibit. But the hang has been the same from chopping to now.

Sharpened · Jan 11, 2018

Took out my nearly dry bantu knots and fluffed hair into a messy stretched something. Oh, well, I no care...

Babysaffy · Jan 11, 2018

What is this fatigue that I can't get motivated to wash my hair :nono:

ItsMeLilLucky · Jan 11, 2018

Do one of y'all work at Bar Louie in Hyde Park? Our waitress had the most gorgeous hair. I wanted ask her some hair related questions but she was too busy :lachen:

SAPNK · Jan 11, 2018

I'm finally able to get my hair into a donut bun. Yay!

I'm glad I tried.
Now I have something I can do with my real hair between ps.

beingofserenity · Jan 11, 2018

I'm starting to hate edge control. Whatever I use leaves my hair looking whitish after a few hours. I bought the design essential edge control last night because the hicks edge control didn't work and left my edges looming dusty....but im still getting dustyish looking edges. Smells good tho lol

I Am So Blessed · Jan 11, 2018

YvetteWithJoy said:
OMG!

A YouTuber popped up into my feed, and for a second I was mesmerized without knowing why. She looks like a quite younger, more model-ly version of myself. I was like .

I took me a second to figure out why I felt confused looking at her.

It is the weirdest thing! I would post the video, but y'all aren't gonna agree with me, and I'm going to then be tempted to make my case!

I saw her...

I thought of you right away! :shocked:

*joking*

That is cool though, I want it to happened to me. "Everyone has a twin" they say.

POST IT.

PJaye · Jan 11, 2018

The weather is warmer, so there's no excuse for not having washed and DCed my hair. It's been 17 days. Hmm. I'm still unmotivated and unashamed after having typed that. Perhaps, tomorrow...

Coilystep · Jan 11, 2018

PJaye said:
The weather is warmer, so there's no excuse for not having washed and DCed my hair. It's been 17 days. Hmm. I'm still unmotivated and unashamed after having typed that. Perhaps, tomorrow...

You’ll do it when you’re ready it will be ok.

You’re statement reminds me of this

Evolving78 · Jan 11, 2018

It is so hard looking for a leave-in spray that doesn’t have glycerin, or protein In the top 5 ingredients list...
I was looking at the wig and extension sprays... think I might go back for the Remi spray..

YvetteWithJoy · Jan 11, 2018

AdoraAdora24 said:
I saw her...

I thought of you right away!

*joking*

That is cool though, I want it to happened to me. "Everyone has a twin" they say.

POST IT.

angelmilk · Jan 11, 2018

shortdub78 said:
It is so hard looking for a leave-in spray that doesn’t have glycerin, or protein In the top 5 ingredients list...
I was looking at the wig and extension sprays... think I might go back for the Remi spray..

Remi spray really softens my hair and it smells amazing to me

Sally. · Jan 11, 2018

i got 6 inches cut off my hair last week after not really having a good trim in 4 years. about 2 inches of my hair still have split ends, but at this point i dont want to go shorter than my current length. if i don't get them cut off immediately will they get worse before my next trim in 3 months? i also kinda don't want to straighten my hair so soon.

Soaring Eagle · Jan 12, 2018

That new SM line got me itching to purchase, but* I’ve already found my staples.

Sharpened · Jan 12, 2018

I just did a search. I have been taking MSM for over 11 years! Woo...

DH did not say anything about my wild hair, which means he dislikes it. Smart dude, lol.

Milestone: I can make a low puff!

Evolving78 · Jan 12, 2018

Sally. said:
i got 6 inches cut off my hair last week after not really having a good trim in 4 years. about 2 inches of my hair still have split ends, but at this point i dont want to go shorter than my current length. if i don't get them cut off immediately will they get worse before my next trim in 3 months? i also kinda don't want to straighten my hair so soon.

I have never seen someone’s hair get better holding on to split ends. Your hair can’t receive proper moisture and it makes everything difficult. I would trim now and get it over with. Yes, your hair will be shorter, but it will be healthy and manageable. It’s the beginning of the year. Your hair will be ready for the growth spurts during the spring and summer months. I had to cut a lot of my hair off, since my ends were so porous from bleaching, coloring, relaxing, hard water, and washing in hot water.

Lissa0821 · Jan 12, 2018

So glad I didn't get any heat damage from flat ironing my hair last week. The light dusting of my ends really helped a lot too.

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