Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Currently on the plane hovering over North Carolina. So far so good. Smooth flight and my little one isn’t driving me nuts yet.


Lift off Spring break!!

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

My hair over here like it has never seen a bone in its life.

Also my mom cut her locs of 14 years and somehow we've decided to comb her hair out. Lord, please HELLP us to do a good job and take this down please. In Jesus Name, Amen.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

 

[Angel of the North]

I follow her too

 

[MzSwift]

My hair over here like it has never seen a bone in its life.

Also my mom cut her locs of 14 years and somehow we've decided to comb her hair out. Lord, please HELLP us to do a good job and take this down please. In Jesus Name, Amen.

GL to you two!!

I found these tools be invaluable when I combed out my locs a few years ago. Well worth the $7 I spent!

Dog flea comb set:





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Also, found it better for MY fine hair to comb them out dry which contrasts advice given in a lot of places. A needle would've taken way too long and a regular comb was ineffective.

And I actually still use that metal comb when I straighten my hair. Since I don't comb or brush my hair except for when I use heat, I'm nervous about which tools I use. And that metal comb has no seams. It's also inflexible, which I've found to be better for my hair.

 

[Rocky91]

I think that the Nature's Bounty hair/skin/nails vitamins really do seem to speed up my growth and strengthen my nails. For a few months, I've been using the Target brand because they're cheaper.

Well, I finally purchased the real deal back in March because I felt like the generic weren't doing anything, and I actually feel that they've had an impact. No more generics for me, I'll stick to the brand name.

 

[Prettymetty]

I completed my MBA today! It was the perfect addition to my Earth Day festivities. I walk in June (Kentucky). I attended Western Governors University in Utah. I guess I better throw on one of those brand new lace wigs and take some graduation pics. #Madeit
Here’s a pic of me and my best friend since preschool. She’s has an MBA too. Don’t mind the reversion. They had me sweat out my blowout doing TikToks.

 

[B_Phlyy]

There is a difference between a wash n go and a wash n set for my hair. It's a subtle difference but still a difference.

 

[MzSwift]

WHOHOO!! Congratulations @Prettymetty !!

 

[GettingKinky]

Congratulations @Prettymetty !!!!

 

[GettingKinky]

There is a difference between a wash n go and a wash n set for my hair. It's a subtle difference but still a difference.

What differences have you noticed? What do you differently for your wash n set?

 

[B_Phlyy]

What differences have you noticed? What do you differently for your wash n set?

For me, a wash n go is literally that. I wash my hair in the shower, moisturize, maybe some styler, then go on my way. My hair is always soft but also always frizzy. My hair also tends to look dirtier faster (but this is probably due to my workout routine and I'm imagining things).

Now a wash n' set, the washing in the shower routine and products are exactly the same. However, I take the time to 'set' my hair to lay in a specific way. I still primarily air dry but just the act of placing my hair in specific places leads to less frizz, more shine, and looking clean for longer.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

So I’m allergic to PPD and Blue Dye


I kinda of knew about the PPD because baby one time I got henna art done on me by the young lady I usually got done and my whole arm was inflamed and temporarily scarred. I was so damn worried but it eventually faded

 

[Prettymetty]

Thanks so much ladies!

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Both flights delayed. I can’t think god enough that this boy is entertained with his iPad.

We won’t make it home until 12am. Lol.

Sitting in Tampa. What a day but I’m thankful to be able to be present and whole.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Both flights delayed. I can’t think god enough that this boy is entertained with his iPad.

We won’t make it home until 12am. Lol.

Sitting in Tampa. What a day but I’m thankful to be able to be present and whole.

Amen to that sister. Maybe your flights have been delayed for a reason.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Yall. The second flight was cancelled. When we made it to PA they said I wouldn’t be able to get a flight until Monday.

I rented a car and drove to NJ. Took me almost 6 hours. Reached home 2:36 am.


And like clockwork I’m up at 6 and wondering why

 

[Angel of the North]

I completed my MBA today! It was the perfect addition to my Earth Day festivities. I walk in June (Kentucky). I attended Western Governors University in Utah. I guess I better throw on one of those brand new lace wigs and take some graduation pics. #Madeit View attachment 503406
Here’s a pic of me and my best friend since preschool. She’s has an MBA too. Don’t mind the reversion. They had me sweat out my blowout doing TikToks.

Congratulations and well done to you, lovely pic

 

[Rocky91]

Congratulations on finishing your MBA, @Prettymetty! You and your friend look gorgeous in that picture.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

One thing this vibration plate is going to do is move everything down and out.

 

[Rocky91]

a random reflection on my current motivation for longer hair: I took a road trip this weekend with my family, and my cousin (WL 4ab hair) put in about 4 braids for a braidout when we got to our destination. Partially because she has a toddler like I do and partially because that's just how she's always been--she just keeps it simple with her hair and that's why it quickly retains length when she randomly cuts it.

And that braidout was so cute the next day! Now, my road trip twistout was cute as well, but I had in about 4x as many twists So I think I would really enjoy being able to style my hair in simpler ways with longer hair. The length kinda just makes most styles work with less effort.

 

[faithVA]

a random reflection on my current motivation for longer hair: I took a road trip this weekend with my family, and my cousin (WL 4ab hair) put in about 4 braids for a braidout when we got to our destination. Partially because she has a toddler like I do and partially because that's just how she's always been--she just keeps it simple with her hair and that's why it quickly retains length when she randomly cuts it.

And that braidout was so cute the next day! Now, my road trip twistout was cute as well, but I had in about 4x as many twists So I think I would really enjoy being able to style my hair in simpler ways with longer hair. The length kinda just makes most styles work with less effort.

I am looking forward to this freedom as well.

I imagine putting my hair in braids/twist up into a ponytail or bun while it air dries; no rush
Then when I'm ready, take it down to wear and out style
Then when I'm ready, I can put it back up into twist and into a bun/pony until I'm ready to cleanse again.

I agree with what you said about length helps make styles work better ... less effort.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Oh nothing, I just wanted to post this gif I found on one of the mini braids thread.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I need to retain 4 inches of hair this year. That’s it.


Once I do that, keep it on my head.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m ready for the school year to be over. I’m in my last few weeks of school messy bun era. I have 2 brand new lace wigs, so there’s really no excuse for me to be at that school looking like that.

I might get my cousin to install one for me this weekend. I have a 26 inch buss down and a down to the booty boho braid wig.

 

[ScorpioLove]

I seem to only be experiencing pregnancy hair growth everywhere but my head :-/ and I have done laser hair removal pretty much neck down so that’s an investment I will have to redo once we finish having kids.

I’m holding onto hope my body can redirect it’s hair growth energy