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SEMO said:
Me too. :sad: I'm going to try not to trim my hair today. For the first time, I understand how people get in a mood and just shave all of their hair off.
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I feel like this at least once a month. It goes away though. Hopefully it will this time. I feel like I need braids or a weave or something. I'm tired of looking at my hair, and as much as I love buns I'm tired of looking at them too.
 
I can't keep up with the weave game. I have a pack of 12 inch hair sitting around from when I used to do weaves. I decided to make a u part, but I think I need another pack to make the wig full. The BSS wanted $60+ for some 16 inch Outre hair. Years ago, I could get two packs of 18 inch hair for that price. And some women use the hair once and throw it away! That's an expensive habit. I'd rather spend that money on products.
 
Was just reading the online version of Hype Hair. If you have it or a chance to flip through the new issue, on page 57 there are several photos of a model's hair makeover. One of the photos actually shows the smoke coming from the curling iron they're using on her hair. :yep:
 
mamaline said:
I feel like my brush is doing damage to my hair. What are some good brushes to use? I just need it to slick my hair into a bun once or twice a week.
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I no longer use the natural boar bristle brushes, which is what I used to use to wrap my hair especially after a roller set when I'm trying to force my hair our of the curls and get it to lay smooth against my head. When I did I used to see tons of broken hair in the sink after wrapping freshly roller set hair.

Instead I have found that a stiff wire bristle set in a cushion rubber base that has very well coated bristle tips (like a q-tip head) does not break my hair or scratch my scalp! In fact, it feels really good like a head massage when I run it across my scalp and gets my hair to lay flat when I wrap my hair. Here's a good test. Rub the brush over your inner arm or forearm. If it feels rough or scratchy on your skin it will break off your hair. Look closely at the q-tip coating on the bristle head. It should be a nice smooth ball to the eye, if its not properly coated it will scratch and break the hair. The rubber cushion base allows the brush to be firm but flexible at the same time and if it doesn't scratch your arm it's probably safe. Hope that helps!
 
venusfly said:
I no longer use the natural boar bristle brushes, which is what I used to use to wrap my hair especially after a roller set when I'm trying to force my hair our of the curls and get it to lay smooth against my head. When I did I used to see tons of broken hair in the sink after wrapping freshly roller set hair.

Instead I have found that a stiff wire bristle set in a cushion rubber base that has very well coated bristle tips (like a q-tip head) does not break my hair or scratch my scalp! In fact, it feels really good like a head massage when I run it across my scalp and gets my hair to lay flat when I wrap my hair. Here's a good test. Rub the brush over your inner arm or forearm. If it feels rough or scratchy on your skin it will break off your hair. Look closely at the q-tip coating on the bristle head. It should be a nice smooth ball to the eye, if its not properly coated it will scratch and break the hair. The rubber cushion base allows the brush to be firm but flexible at the same time and if it doesn't scratch your arm it's probably safe. Hope that helps!
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Where did you buy it?
 
Nix08 said:
I wonder if this translates to relaxers...I find my hair is becoming more and more resistant to my relaxer and I use a lot of protein in my regimen.

Maybe I'll try easing off the protein for a week before a relaxer (or just avoid the roots) and see if that makes a difference.
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It was crazy! As soon a I released the flat iron from the section it would recoil and slowly spiral in front of my very eyes. It was weird to watch.:look: my hair refuses to straighten. Absolutely refuses.
 
finally got my hydrolyzed keratin. used it last night with my dc & moisturizing session. the positive difference it makes in my hair is amazing. strong, resilient, muuuch less breakage. im so glad my hair is not protein sensitive because i dont know what id do without this stuff.
 
I see what the long haired ladies mean when they say long hair soaks up product. I think it's because my hair is kinda thick too...but the longer it gets, the more product I need to get the job done. I'm only getting 3-4 washes out of 16oz bottles of co-cleansers. Lol, I better be working by the time I hit WL....I'm going to need to buy in Bulk! :lol:
 
I'm getting really good at stretching my 4b hair with Ayurveda and conditioners. I also revisited my shea butter mix. It works great on my hair after it's already stretched and dry vs trying to use it while my hair is wet for twist-outs, etc.

I'm learning my hair, it's an awesome experience.
 
My best friend just called me out on my style rut. All I wear is a bun or curly poof/ponytail and she's right. Time to get my YouTube style search on...
 
I'm album stalking everyone's gorgeous hair right now at work and I'm pretty sure my coworkers just think I'm looking at girls in bras lol.
 
Omg cantu super shine hair silk has a reconstructive treatment instruction?? I didnt know that!! I add oil to my cantu, now that I know these new instructions I can do a hot oil/gloss treatment.
 
I need to stop tripping and go back to rollersetting. Even my wet set needs to be a rollerset, then I can use heat over it and then just rollerset at night. And I'll just have to find ways to preserve the sets after I work out (i.e. - better shower caps, etc.)

I just wish I could find a great leave-in. NTM does not last long on my hair, the smoothing mousse is for my molded sets, I don't want the curls too stiff. And setting lotion breaks my hair. I need something cream like NTM but that won't dry it out. !!?

Maybe I'll just use water? If it's moisturized enough it'll be creamy enough. Or I'll just use that Elasta qp H2O spray.
 
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