Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Ugh that was hellish detangling. I started outside the shower on hair with DC in it. I tried with my fingers and that was a no, tried a wide tooth comb, then tried a paddle brush. I feel like SM masques almost hive me moisture overload? My hair felt so elastic and stretchy then would snap. But i just did aphogee 2 step so i shouldnt so easily get moisture overload. Anyways i was this close to chopping it off. Then i decided to get in the shower. I hate doing my hair in the shower because i hate being wet for that long. My skin and fingers get all pruney. Anyways i ways in there for almost and hour and a half. The shower stream helped tremendously but that was all tew much. Im looking into some natural hair salons to let a pro do this for me. It seems for 2017 im going to be about that salon life.

Dang, sorry you and your do' are having issues. I hope y'all kiss and make up. Maybe you need the Afro Whisperer

 

[Miss Kane]

Thanks! @Saludable84 @stephanie75miller

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Lurking

I see now

 

[Napp]

I like that I only have to mess with my hair once a week. I'm crusin' like Smokey Robinson on autopilot into #2017

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Hairy New Year Ladies!

 

[Saludable84]

Happy New Year

 

[GGsKin]

Happy New Year Everyone!

 

[Miss Kane]

Happy New Year Everyone!

 

[Coilystep]

Happy New Year!!!!!

 

[Evolving78]

Not washing your hair for a month is just gross, if you have the means.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Not washing your hair for a month is just gross, if you have the means.

I'm sorry, I was the gross one
I hated wetting my head with braids in. I'll try to do better lol

 

[Evolving78]

I'm sorry, I was the gross one
I hated wetting my head with braids in. I'll try to do better lol

Please do! lol you will reap rewards from it, I promise you! I was watching a ytuber that I won't name names. I'm sorry but her methods, or something about her is so off-putting. Like she is more for people that have a fetish. Even had a video with her eating, and it was like watching fetish porn. Just yuck.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I wanna thank everyone who added me to the hair prayer circle

My hair is soft and clumps didn't fall out

 

[Royalq]

sigh, took out my braids for a braid out and my hair is a little dry and tangled. I cant separate the sections because my hair has already webbed up. its only been 2 days. What detangling tool can i use to really clean out my hair? The denman and paddle brushes rip too much but wide tooth combs and finger detangling arent thorough enough. Im at my wits end

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

sigh, took out my braids for a braid out and my hair is a little dry and tangled. I cant separate the sections because my hair has already webbed up. its only been 2 days. What detangling tool can i use to really clean out my hair? The denman and paddle brushes rip too much but wide tooth combs and finger detangling arent thorough enough. Im at my wits end

Sorry to hear that. The only thing I can think of is a Tangle Teezer. Maybe someone else has a better suggestion?

 

[Royalq]

Sorry to hear that. The only thing I can think of is a Tangle Teezer. Maybe someone else has a better suggestion?

ive heard that the tangle teezer rips up the hair.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

ive heard that the tangle teezer rips up the hair.

They're saying nice things about the Tangle Teezer for thick and curly hair in the December what did you buy thread. I think it's the last page

 

[halee_J]

sigh, took out my braids for a braid out and my hair is a little dry and tangled. I cant separate the sections because my hair has already webbed up. its only been 2 days. What detangling tool can i use to really clean out my hair? The denman and paddle brushes rip too much but wide tooth combs and finger detangling arent thorough enough. Im at my wits end

I thought the Deman was too harsh until I modified it by removing 2 rows of teeth. I still think its too much for every day but heavy oiling finger detangle as much as you can then wide tooth comb and then a smaller comb if needed and finally a modfied deman to get out all the sheds that can cause knots in the future.

I agree the Tangle teezer rips yoir hair after a while. I used to rave about it then discovered it was causing midshaft splits.

If youre interested there are lots of tuts online including YT showing how to modify the deman.

ETA: You might want to check your porosity as well if your hair is so tangled so quickly. I used to have similar issues until i realised I have porous hair and stated to address it

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I thought the Deman was too harsh until I modified it by removing 2 rows of teeth. I still think its too much for every day but heavy oiling finger detangle as much as you can then wide tooth comb and then a smaller comb if needed and finally a modfied deman to get out all the sheds that can cause knots in the future.

I agree the Tangle teezer rips yoir hair after a while. I used to rave about it then discovered it was causing midshaft splits.

If youre interested there are lots of tuts online including YT showing how to modify the deman.

ETA: You might want to check your porosity as well if your hair is so tangled so quickly. I used to have similar issues until i realised I have porous hair and stated to address it

I just found my modified denman I forgot why I didn't use it (probably because I forgot about it lol). I used a fair amount of moisturizer and oil or conditioner and had to take tiny sections to detangle my hair when it was matted to my head. I'm still careful using it now because I still have a nice amount of texture even though I'm relaxed.

 

[halee_J]

I just found my modified denman I forgot why I didn't use it (probably because I forgot about it lol). I used a fair amount of moisturizer and oil or conditioner and had to take tiny sections to detangle my hair when it was matted to my head. I'm still careful using it now because I still have a nice amount of texture even though I'm relaxed.

it is effective but you def can't pull it through your hair the way you would a wide tooth comb. I only use it after going through with at least a wide tooth comb first and saturated with some kind of conditioner and/or oil.

 

[LavenderMint]

Used Aussie Smooth 3-Minute Miracle this past wash day. It was great. Has anyone tried the Strong version?

 

[Sharpened]

I think that growth stall for December and finding (plucking) a 9" silver hair from the top of my head has me restless. Up here contemplating using straight Lily of the Desert aloe on my scalp daily to see if that can accelerate my growth. Got me looking at the Henna Sooq website. My hair and scalp have recovered from incredible dryness; I need to go find something else to do.

 

[GettingKinky]

I detangle once a week and my hair is around BSL. I'm not super careful and I wonder if I'm losing too much hair. What do you ladies think?

ETA this hair is wet from washing. If it were dry it would be a lot bigger.

 

[Guinan]

I detangle once a week and my hair is around BSL. I'm not super careful and I wonder if I'm losing too much hair. What do you ladies think?

I think your fine. I detangle 2x's a week and mines is double the size; unfortunately

 

[Saludable84]

Remember, your curly hair seems like more.

 

[whiteoleander91]

I detangle once a week and my hair is around BSL. I'm not super careful and I wonder if I'm losing too much hair. What do you ladies think?

I have that much shed hair if I wait a week to redo my hair. I think you are fine.

 

[angelmilk]

Joico Moistuizing Treatment Balm is the best DC I've ever used in my life. That is all.

 

[Daina]

I detangle once a week and my hair is around BSL. I'm not super careful and I wonder if I'm losing too much hair. What do you ladies think?

ETA this hair is wet from washing. If it were dry it would be a lot bigger.

@GettingKinky, I made a thread about heavy shedding a week or so ago cause I was worried as well. You shed looks like mine which most said was normal. @Saludable84 gave a really good explanation about how our curly hair sheds.

 

[Evolving78]

I don't like my jumbo rake for detangling my hair anymore. I want a different comb. I will just stick with what I have for now, and get something different down the line. I wish those combs didn't cost so much.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I don't like my jumbo rake for detangling my hair anymore. I want a different comb. I will just stick with what I have for now, and get something different down the line. I wish those combs didn't cost so much.

I'm telling youIf I lose my combs, I might not buy anymore. I tried my hardest to find a coupon code. I got a magic rake set and a magic lady comb. $54.10 for 3 combs. I have clearly drunk the kool aid.