Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

icsonia22

icsonia22

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Yesterday I realized that a lot of people equate 4b/c hair with rough dry strands. My friend asked me to flat iron her hair. She was telling me how it's so dry and nappy. She said "I know I got that 4c hair!" This isn't my first rodeo with my friends natural hair so I'm certain she's 3c. Apparently she hasn't learned how to properly moisturize her hair. Anywho, when she tried to pay me, I told her I would rather her keep the money and moisturize my hair. I have Apl 4b/4c hair. When she took my bun down she said "nevermind, I'm no where near 4c. Forgive me Lord for complaining. You got that wakanda forever hair!" LMBO. I wasn't at all offended because I understand colorism and texture discrimination have been apart of black history for so long and they won't go away over night. However, I did take the opportunity to educate her on 4c hair and let her know that I didn't get the short end of the stick just because my hair is kinky. I love the fluffy cotton that adorns my head and I've watched it flourish with proper care.
 
Royalq

Royalq

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Ugh. So the beauty supplies in my area dont have Mizani butter blends anymore. EVERYTIME i like something life snatches it away from me. Now im debating whether to order it on amazon or try something else? If its something that is discontinued wouldnt the price start going up and up on amazon because there is limited supply? Im so pissed
 
I Am So Blessed

I Am So Blessed

I'm easy going.
So this was a first!

I had a dream that I was on a LHCF "meet up". There were four of us on top of a tour bus riding through New York. We all had on black outfits and we looked extremely classy yet none of us complimented each other, we just knew we looked good without each other's validation (I thought that was strange).

We sat on top of this tour bus with open sky around a round table. One LHCF member had on an asymmetrical black blouse with black slacks with a burgundy twist out. Another member said "Hi Adora, I'm 'ItsMelilLucky' ". I did't know who the other two ladies were.

End of dream.
 
I Am So Blessed

I Am So Blessed

I'm easy going.
I use to have hairanorexia, but those days are long gone. I now have hair obesity. Last night I couldn't even handle it, it was handling ME! It is so thick and long. When WL hair is in fro form it's impressive. I quit half way through detangling last night. I threw the pick, wiped my greasy neck and frowned....then I smiled and laughed and said "i better not complain and just be happy i have this issue." *outloud*. I still quit though, went right to bed.:afro:
 
Cattypus1

Cattypus1

All loced up...
icsonia22 said:
Yesterday I realized that a lot of people equate 4b/c hair with rough dry strands. My friend asked me to flat iron her hair. She was telling me how it's so dry and nappy. She said "I know I got that 4c hair!" This isn't my first rodeo with my friends natural hair so I'm certain she's 3c. Apparently she hasn't learned how to properly moisturize her hair. Anywho, when she tried to pay me, I told her I would rather her keep the money and moisturize my hair. I have Apl 4b/4c hair. When she took my bun down she said "nevermind, I'm no where near 4c. Forgive me Lord for complaining. You got that wakanda forever hair!" LMBO. I wasn't at all offended because I understand colorism and texture discrimination have been apart of black history for so long and they won't go away over night. However, I did take the opportunity to educate her on 4c hair and let her know that I didn't get the short end of the stick just because my hair is kinky. I love the fluffy cotton that adorns my head and I've watched it flourish with proper care.
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Wakanda Forever!!!
 
ItsMeLilLucky

ItsMeLilLucky

NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I Am So Blessed said:
I use to have hairanorexia, but those days are long gone. I now have hair obesity. Last night I couldn't even handle it, it was handling ME! It is so thick and long. When WL hair is in fro form it's impressive. I quit half way through detangling last night. I threw the pick, wiped my greasy neck and frowned....then I smiled and laughed and said "i better not complain and just be happy i have this issue." *outloud*. I still quit though, went right to bed.:afro:
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:lachen::lachen::lachen:
 
ItsMeLilLucky

ItsMeLilLucky

NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
I Am So Blessed said:
So this was a first!

I had a dream that I was on a LHCF "meet up". There were four of us on top of a tour bus riding through New York. We all had on black outfits and we looked extremely classy yet none of us complimented each other, we just knew we looked good without each other's validation (I thought that was strange).

We sat on top of this tour bus with open sky around a round table. One LHCF member had on an asymmetrical black blouse with black slacks with a burgundy twist out. Another member said "Hi Adora, I'm 'ItsMelilLucky' ". I did't know who the other two ladies were.

End of dream.
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If you could hear this in my voice, you’d probably crack up.

Well at least it was sort of a nice dream. Mine are always jacked up lol
 
LavenderMint

LavenderMint

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angelmilk said:
Rubber band box braids are LIFE. Mostly because now I can easily do a cute protective style myself. I just spray with some kind of leave in or braid spray every few days and oil my scalp. As long as your rubber bands aren't too tight it's perfect. I put mine around about 3-5 times. Personally, I'm lazy and take a lot of breaks so mine took 2 days. Buuuut mine are super long so if you do a normal length you'll be okay.
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Thank you!! I’ll save this hair project for the summer break then. Plenty of time to make it happen.
Edit: I’ll be looking at the videos too so I have some idea what to do.
 
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janaq2003

janaq2003

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MzSwift said:
Ooh, that’s so hard to explain! These videos do a good job of showing how I attach rubber bands.



With my extension hair in the band, I hold the extension hair out of the way. You could also pin the ends of the extension hair back out of the way while you make your ponytail. I sure hope I explained that a little bit. :confused: Lol.
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I will be doing this in a few weeks for dd.. she's excited!
 
waff

waff

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yay just received this from Amazon. I can't wait to use it tomorrow lol
 
sunflora

sunflora

Flowah Powah
Without consciously intending to, I'm only using organic products in my hair, most of which are handmade. I started by buying products on Etsy because I was so tired of all the nonsense in store-bought products (cones, mineral oils, waxes etc). When I finally circled back around to store-bought products, the fragrances literally made me nauseous. I experienced the same with most lotions that I used to use. I started defaulting to products using EOs when I first started using EOs for my anxiety. I haven't looked back since.

My staples are QUA organics, but I do still use a Shea Moisture shampoo that is just unbeatable (The Strength and Grow with JBCO). I even made a new batch of flaxseed gel to try again and see if it can replace my EcoStyler. I don't care much if it can't, but I do love natural products and essential oils. I scent my flaxseed gel with Rose and Jasmine EO and it smells so good.

The only negative is the price point. My favorite products have 10 ingredients or less, so I will probably start making my own lotions and leave-ins. I already make a leave in using QUA organics conditioner, and I mix my own oils. The difference in my texture has been shocking. I hope to appreciate this more when/if I ever gain some noticeable length.
 
GettingKinky

GettingKinky

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I wonder if I should go back to texlaxing. I had great braidouts when I was texlaxed and my ends didn’t tangle. I spent 3 years transitioning to natural only to find that wash n gos are awful for my ends and my braidouts don’t look good now. :-(

I’d be a straight hair natural, but I work out too much for that. My roots would always be puffy.

I’m tired of buns, I need to figure something out.
 
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ItsMeLilLucky

ItsMeLilLucky

NotLucky no mo' just blessed.
GettingKinky said:
I wonder if I should go back to texlaxing. I had great braidouts when I was texlaxed and my ends didn’t tangle. I spent 3 years transitioning to natural only to find that wash n gos are awful for my ends and my braidouts don’t look good now. :-(

I’d be a straight hair natural, but I work out too much for that. My roots would always be puffy.

I’m tired of buns, I need to figure something out.
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Maybe you could try some low manipulation styles like roll, tuck, and pin, or something (I was trying to think of more suggestions, but I just woke up lol)
 
I Am So Blessed

I Am So Blessed

I'm easy going.
GettingKinky said:
I wonder if I should go back to texlaxing. I had great braidouts when I was texlaxed and my ends didn’t tangle. I spent 3 years transitioning to natural only to find that wash n gos are awful for my ends and my braidouts don’t look good now. :-(

I’d be a straight hair natural, but I work out too much for that. My roots would always be puffy.

I’m tired of buns, I need to figure something out.
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Texlaxing? :eek: Ummm:look:.

You want hang time, right?
 
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