Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud
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naija24
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If I can make it to Full SL by June, I will be a happy woman. I really don't care about length like that. I hope hiding my hair in the meantime will work.
Debating whether to keep my microtwists until March or take them out mid February. Mid-February will make it 8 full weeks.
Debating whether to keep my microtwists until March or take them out mid February. Mid-February will make it 8 full weeks.
hnntrr
New Member
Went to the BSS today with my mom and sister. Ended up buying a short wig that looks like what my hair would look like in a Roller Set. Super Cute.
It felt nice when the girl getting the wigs for us asked me what products I used in my natural hair randomly. The puff was on point today.
It felt nice when the girl getting the wigs for us asked me what products I used in my natural hair randomly. The puff was on point today.
SlimPickinz
Summer where are you?
Hair is overrated. All this work, time & money wasted on this mop on my head! I refuse to lose an hour of sleep over this hair. *mumbles as she goes to wash hair*
Tonto
New Member
-I abused the use of direct heat in my hair in 2013... I used it 5 times that year, or maybe six and that really is not good. I just figured if I want my hair straight, I can throw on a wig and have my straight hair without going through the blow drying and flat ironing process! I need to hide my hair. This -21 Winter is not for them either, so in my wig until it is 70 degrees outside.
-No more Trader Joe's tea tree products. It's too much for my scalp and they do and okay job on my hair. I will go back to the 3 miracle deep conditioner. I have good memories of that one.
-I need to try co-washing my hair! I heard a lot of good things about it and I really want to give it a try
-I will trim my hair more constantly
-I will go back to having a hair journal. A must for me. At least after 2-3 months I can see what has work and what has not.
I am motivated and I need some dedication. I've said it.
-No more Trader Joe's tea tree products. It's too much for my scalp and they do and okay job on my hair. I will go back to the 3 miracle deep conditioner. I have good memories of that one.
-I need to try co-washing my hair! I heard a lot of good things about it and I really want to give it a try
-I will trim my hair more constantly
-I will go back to having a hair journal. A must for me. At least after 2-3 months I can see what has work and what has not.
I am motivated and I need some dedication. I've said it.
Anticipatience08
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I've been pouting about this hair cut (3 1/2 inches) for a few days. But then I remembered that I joined LHCF in July 2013 and I was about the length I am now, and thought about all the progress I made in such a short amount of time. I was APL-ish on July 9th, and my siggy was taken at the end of August.
I just need to do what I've been doing and I'll be back and better than before in no time!
I just need to do what I've been doing and I'll be back and better than before in no time!
SavannahNatural
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kaykari If your hair is out/exposed often, be cautious of your hair rubbing on things like car seats (cover them or your hair in a satin bonnet/scarf), your clothes, coats, scarves, etc. It's not always the most attractive but if you're in a cold weather area consider putting on a satin bonnet/scarf then a hood/hat until you get to the final point where you have to take it off.
If your hair isn't out then it may just be a slow growing area and could use a little more attention. Scalp massages with JBCO works wonders. I'd also look at how I style my hair, if your hair is up often bobbie/stick pins can wreak havoc on hair, while bangs get to just hang out.
HTH and HHG!
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DoDo
Big Hair, Don't Care
Confession of hair sins:
I may not be able to stay in the C&G challenge, because the last time I put box braids in my own hair it took me a week, after which I didn't wash my hair till a month later because I have never figured out how to wet cleanse and condition braided hair without ending up with knotted ends.
My personal goal of co-washing midweek every week is already failing. I love my third day hair, the last thing I want to do after three to four days is wet my hair. Can't I just moisturize every other night like I have been doing? It has been working especially when I actually wash my hair at least once a week
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I need baby steps, I have to learn to follow the schedule I have before creating a tighter one.
I think I have found a solution to my hair's drawn out drying time. I have also discovered that my hair in a braid out looks the same on either blown out or stretched hair. In fact my braid outs seem to look better on stretched air dried second day hair. They have more movement and volume. I may return to no heat again meaning I wouldn't be doing the one month minimum heat pass for the Hot Girls 2014 challenge.
I am bad at staying on challenges
, I should just lurk and comment whenever I have something to add to the topic of the thread.
I am just going to have to do whatever is good for my hair and for me that can change daily.
Right now for me that is;
Low manipulation styling ( the install and take down of painstaking protective styles does not fall into this)
Sticking to my cleansing schedule of 5-7 days
No heat
Oh and I fell off the use up the stash challenge but I guess that might not surprise anyone. I replaced two staples when I had a one product a month pass. I will try to dust off and do better though. That is one challenge I plan on at least attempting to stick to.
I may not be able to stay in the C&G challenge, because the last time I put box braids in my own hair it took me a week, after which I didn't wash my hair till a month later because I have never figured out how to wet cleanse and condition braided hair without ending up with knotted ends.
My personal goal of co-washing midweek every week is already failing. I love my third day hair, the last thing I want to do after three to four days is wet my hair. Can't I just moisturize every other night like I have been doing? It has been working especially when I actually wash my hair at least once a week
.I need baby steps, I have to learn to follow the schedule I have before creating a tighter one.
I think I have found a solution to my hair's drawn out drying time. I have also discovered that my hair in a braid out looks the same on either blown out or stretched hair. In fact my braid outs seem to look better on stretched air dried second day hair. They have more movement and volume. I may return to no heat again meaning I wouldn't be doing the one month minimum heat pass for the Hot Girls 2014 challenge.
I am bad at staying on challenges
, I should just lurk and comment whenever I have something to add to the topic of the thread.I am just going to have to do whatever is good for my hair and for me that can change daily.
Right now for me that is;
Low manipulation styling ( the install and take down of painstaking protective styles does not fall into this)
Sticking to my cleansing schedule of 5-7 days
No heat
Oh and I fell off the use up the stash challenge but I guess that might not surprise anyone
. I replaced two staples when I had a one product a month pass. I will try to dust off and do better though. That is one challenge I plan on at least attempting to stick to.
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SavannahNatural
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DoDo don't give up, but definitely do what's best for your hair.
Challenges are meant to do just that, challenge you to be better with your hair in a way that helps you achieve your goal. If the challenge isn't meeting that need or your working regimen doesn't fit within the parameters then move on.
It sounds like you're still feeling out your process anyway and the right challenge will help you with that.
I lurk in a lot of challenges and threads for the information. I may try a technique/product, but if it doesn't work for me i can happily move along.
HHJ!
Challenges are meant to do just that, challenge you to be better with your hair in a way that helps you achieve your goal. If the challenge isn't meeting that need or your working regimen doesn't fit within the parameters then move on.
It sounds like you're still feeling out your process anyway and the right challenge will help you with that.
I lurk in a lot of challenges and threads for the information. I may try a technique/product, but if it doesn't work for me i can happily move along.
HHJ!
DoDo
Big Hair, Don't Care
ImanAdero
Well-Known Member
I have this same issue. For me, it's just clutch to make sure it's well lubricated/moisturized. And keeping it off my clothes.
My hair is slightly layered so it looks fine, but I know my hair could be so much longer in the back.
Prettymetty
Natural/4b/medium-coarse
I wonder how long I can keep my natural hair straightened this time. Im going to try to make it last 3 weeks.
whiteoleander91
stay at your best ♥
treatment masque on my hair, brand new shears for my first trim of the year, listening to music. life is good
I finally got around to using the SheaMoisture Purification Masque that I purchased a while back. It's a lot like the condish, nice slip, smells pretty, didn't leave my hair feeling very moisturized, just soft and conditioned. Felt good on my scalp. SM makes the best hair masques.
I finally got around to using the SheaMoisture Purification Masque that I purchased a while back. It's a lot like the condish, nice slip, smells pretty, didn't leave my hair feeling very moisturized, just soft and conditioned. Felt good on my scalp. SM makes the best hair masques.
HanaKuroi
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I just realized I haven't used heat in 16 months. Before that it was 8.
I get terrified when I think of using heat for some reason. I am not concerned about heat damage but breakage that can occur 6 months down the road. I have only had heat damage in one area and it didn't break.
Heat is like the boogie man to me now and I don't know why.
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
I get terrified when I think of using heat for some reason. I am not concerned about heat damage but breakage that can occur 6 months down the road. I have only had heat damage in one area and it didn't break.
Heat is like the boogie man to me now and I don't know why.
I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
GettingKinky
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When I first tried AOGPB I hated the smell and I was so upset that I bought a 16 oz bottle. Now that I'm nearing the end of the bottle the smell has grown on me and I'm thinking of getting another one. So much for simplifying my routine I'm still going to have a 3 conditioner rotation.
sounbeweavable
New Member
I decided to try making my own hair product over the weekend, and my hair likes it so far. Let's see how it does long term...
Tonto
New Member
Just put in the Aubrey Organics GDP in my hair... I love that stuff! It's one of my favorites of 2013 for sure... I should vlog about it actually hmmm... I got 2 3 minute miracle deeeeep conditioners, TREsemmé naturals, TREsemmé luxurious moisture (great detangler!!!) and Herbal Essences totally twited. All conditioners
TwoSnapsUp
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I'm curious to know what my curl pattern is. I wondering how long I need to stretch before my curl patter reveals itself...
DivineNapps1728
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I'm itching to try yarn wraps as my next protective style, but I'm leery of lint balls & the take down process. Maybe I'll try the style with synthetic hair instead.
HanaKuroi
Well-Known Member
I need to do a protein treatment and trim my ends. I looove my treatment masque, but I'd also like a quick reconstructor that I can use during the week as I see fit. I have a few that I really like, but I want to try something new. Plus, I hate going into Ulta sometimes, the employees can be ruuuude...but that's the only place that still carries the Giovanni Nutrafix reconstructor...
And what happened to the Infusium 23 reconstructor?? I really liked that stuff!! I can no longer find it anywhere
I buy my Nutrafix on Amazon.
netgoines1
New Member
Been using Nu-Gro Naturals and is having good results. Plus the products they have are really all natural. Just can't find that anywhere!
netgoines1
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Been using all natural Nu-Gro Naturals products and it's doing wonders from my hair. just so hard to find true all natural hair products. Check it out for yourself at Nu-gro Naturals.com
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