Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

YvetteWithJoy

On break
When you go on YouTube and see that every other natural hair video involves the use of at least one Shea Moisure product. I thought y’all cancelled them? :lachen:

Shea Moisture stylers, leave-ins, etc. aren't that great on my hair, and I cancelled them for a super duper long time despite the fact that it meant the loss of 2 holy grail products: 2 of their masks.

After talking in person and over email with the CEO and/or VP and hearing the apology and how they are trying to fix things, I fiiiiiiiiiiiiinally rebought my HG masks and wash day is a breeze again.

Some people will never repurchase SM. I understand, because you couldn't have told me a year ago that I would EVER be buying their masks again.
 
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vevster

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My love affair with Mielle’s moisture milk continues. I tried using the CR Curlaide Moisture butter but it didn’t moisturize the same.
 

LavenderMint

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@YvetteWithJoy were you the one who dropped info about OrganiGrow?
Their stuff looks intriguing but there’s not a lot of independent reviews.
So, I ended up emailing them because there’s just not enough detail in the ingredients lists and coconut oil is a no for my hair, scalp and skin.
Basically, they said I shouldn’t use the hipo products.
Oh well. Their customer service was fast, at least.
 

Evolving78

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Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...
 

LovelyRo

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Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...

Is this the cause of your scalp issues?
 
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Evolving78

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Is this the cause of your scalp issues!
Yes! Lol I have fine red bumps on my scalp that I really couldn’t see. And I didn’t think anything was wrong with what I was using, since I have been using this stuff for a long time. But now I have been breaking out in hives on and off, and I have eczema, so it’s just making things worse. I have been drinking almond milk, eating it with my cereal, my body wash, lotion, scrub, and butter have almonds in it. My shampoo and conditioner has almonds in it. Every time I would use those products, my scalp would become irritated and itchy. I thought if I used just some shea butter out of the shower i would be fine, but it would just make things worse. I also thought I was throat was just acting weird. Well it was starting to close up on me! I have a rash on my hands, face, neck, legs, scalp and my arms. Went to the doctor, so getting it under control now. What am I gonna do? How do people deal with this stuff?
 

YvetteWithJoy

On break
Yes! Lol I have fine red bumps on my scalp that I really couldn’t see. And I didn’t think anything was wrong with what I was using, since I have been using this stuff for a long time. But now I have been breaking out in hives on and off, and I have eczema, so it’s just making things worse. I have been drinking almond milk, eating it with my cereal, my body wash, lotion, scrub, and butter have almonds in it. My shampoo and conditioner has almonds in it. Every time I would use those products, my scalp would become irritated and itchy. I thought if I used just some shea butter out of the shower i would be fine, but it would just make things worse. I also thought I was throat was just acting weird. Well it was starting to close up on me! I have a rash on my hands, face, neck, legs, scalp and my arms. Went to the doctor, so getting it under control now. What am I gonna do? How do people deal with this stuff?

Hugs!
 

I Am So Blessed

I'm easy going.
Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...
Give them hither...

What's products don't have tree nuts...anyone?
 
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I Am So Blessed

I'm easy going.
Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...
It's time for you to get greasy like me. Blue Magic and Jheri juice is calling.
:giveheart:
 

Bette Davis Eyes

The "OG" Product Junkie
:happybirthday2:@SuchMagnificance


@shortdub78 sorry to hear . I think it can be done. I rarely use products with those ingredients. It makes it harder but its doable. You can also go DIY.

The hate coconut, shea butter, almond, aloe anything in my hair. on my body, its usually almost to the last in ingredients.

Get a journal, ( online ) and start to eliminate things. It might make it helpful and easier over time once you know what to omit.
 

Sharpened

A fleck on His Sword
Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...
I have had this all my life. Tried MCT oil - fail, got eczema that took weeks to heal. Can your children use the products?
 

faithVA

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Well I’m allergic to tree nuts.. how am I suppose to live? What am I gonna do with all of these products? I can’t eat or use anything with tree nuts. My body just turned against me. I’m about to turn 40 and everything is going wacko! Everything has tree nuts in them! How do people handle this? No coconut , almond, shea, etc.. I cant eat the stuff, can’t use it on my skin...
I'm glad you discovered what it is. I figured it was a food allergy but it's one of those things you have to figure out on your own. I also figured it was age related. The body starts to shift and reject things you have eaten forever. It will be tough at first but what you will find is you will eat cleaner and more natural. As far as your skin, there are enough people with the allergy so there are products on the market or you can make your own.

You caught it before it caused too much of an issue. You will start to feel better now as you detox. :bighug:
 

Evolving78

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Thanks ladies for the support and suggestions! I took some meds, so I’m pretty much gone for the rest of the night! Lol this is a lot to take in! My children are fine. They have eczema too, but no known allergies. My oldest has a nickel allergy. Found that out 5 years ago. I’ll be back later once the meds wear off.
 

Evolving78

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I have had this all my life. Tried MCT oil - fail, got eczema that took weeks to heal. Can your children use the products?
Yes my kids can use the products. A lot of my DD’s haircare products have all of that stuff in it, so I will have to purchase some gloves when dealing with her.
 

krissyhair

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When you try to do a big bun, but your hair won't separate well so you just leave it alone and put on a hat.



You know you have to go to work, but you in the mirror with big long hair like









But deep down you're thanking God that you get to have this issue.


Twists + Hat = keep it moving.
You made your own buzzfeed article
 
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