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I have HIGH porosity hair and I hate it. as a matter of fact, I hated my hair today.

my twa is 1 inch long, I just had my niece braid it up, and I will wig it until it gets really hot.
 
I'm thinking about being relaxed. I usually only feel this way in the winter because of the dryness in the air, but now ish is getting real.

Rant: This hair thing is so discouraging. I know women who have been natural for a shorter time and started with shorter hair who have surpassed me. My hair is not this thick, lush, and blog-ready. I'm having a harder time growing in my nape now than when I was relaxed. And this protein-moisture balance thing is a *****. When I was relaxed I knew my hair was protein heavy and it thrived. I don't know what it is now. My hair is thin, so I never look good in natural styles (twist/braid-outs, single twists, etc.) that I should be able to do with natural hair.
 
My hair responds differently to a moisture based co-wash and a protein based one.

My moisture co-washes are...meh. I mean my hair feels soft..but once my hair is dry it feels weird.

With the light protein based ones, my hair feels soft and dries soft.

Interesting.
 
Baggying everynight with chunky twists is a no-no. Although my hair is retaining moisture, the twists keep coming un-done which requires me to manipulate my hair more often. Sticking to braids during the week even though twists look cuter.
 
I'm really getting sick of folks criticizing others for adopting co-washing into their regimen. Just because I co-wash does not make me lazy. People really need to watch what they say because everyone's hair is different. Just because it works/doesn't work for one person doesn't mean it's an all around bad thing.

Ugh.
 
SoopremeBeing said:
I'm really getting sick of folks criticizing others for adopting co-washing into their regimen. Just because I co-wash does not make me lazy. People really need to watch what they say because everyone's hair is different. Just because it works/doesn't work for one person doesn't mean it's an all around bad thing.

Ugh.
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LOL Who the heck told you cowashing was due to laziness? They need to be hit over the head with a bottle of conditioner. ijs
 
I came across a picture on IG that said "Co-washing your hair is like washing your dirty clothes in fabric softener." First of all, that analogy is a FAIL. And some chick decided to comment that people who co-wash are lazy. This isn't the first time I've seen this type of idiotic thinking, but I felt I needed to rant, because I know a lot of us gals here like to co-wash and benefit from it.
 
MizzBFly said:
naija24 please don't give loose your strength..

I know the fustration but you can fake it until you make it...

I will be the voice of reason and advise not to relax at 6wks:nono: go get some braids or a wig and rock it the hell outta them:drunk: !! you'll be close to your goal sooner than later if you take the right course and you'll have more setbacks if you start not giving a ####.

peace and blessings,
♥ your name btw.
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MizzBFly, thanks but it's really hard. I tried the braids thing before and I couldn't stand it. It was too heavy and hot and the build up after working out was hellish. I am not just a weave/wig person either.

I bought the color treated box relaxer yesterday. If I can hold out, maybe I'll wait until the end of the month which would make it 8 weeks.

I just hate having short hair cuz I was watching Girl Code wtih my bf and they were all talking about hair whipping to seduce dudes and I realize I can't hair whip!! it's so trivial but so much of female beauty is put on our hair and it sucks. and having the level of anxiety I have about...everything O_o I don't feel like I"ll ever be SL again :O It took me two years from shaved hair to SL last time I BC.

I just want to be NL again so I can start transitioning to natural without a BC
 
naija24 said:
sometimes i feel like being a member of forums like this is depressing. while i understand it's meant to be a space to learn, grow and support and that's great, it is hard not to feel bad/guilty when comparing your efforts and appearance to the appearance of others. Especially during the summer when everyone is half naked and letting their hair down. All these BSB lengths and beyond...I'd be happy just being SL at this point.

I never compared myself to others in the past and now it's all I'm doing and that's really tough. it's hard enough being in the Hair forums, I can't imagine being in the Health and Fitness forum all the time. The body inspiration pics are death for me lol.

I can't be alone in my thinking.

Also, I'm caving at 6 weeks and getting my relaxer on Friday.
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I know the feeling. Having short hair sucks when everyone around here is leaps and bounds longer.

My main frustration is making my hair look good when I work out and sweat out my style almost daily and don't look good with a curly style *sigh*
 
JudithO said:
naija24 are you in the DMV? If yea... We can be hair buddies.. Don't give up... You can get to whatever length you please...
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JudithO I am in the DMV area and it's even worse here I feel like than most places cuz I swear, women are in long hair weaves like 24/7 around here or have the biggest afros around and I'm neither.
 
spellinto said:
I'd say I've used up 1/4 of my Shea Moisture Yucca & Baobab leave in already, and so far it's really nice. What confuses me is even though it makes my hair feel moist, my ends feel less dry, and my ng pops like crazy, my hair still has the look of frizz. Very weird :\

It could be because I'm abandoning my silk scarf for my satin pillowcase tonight. Wearing a scarf at night makes my new growth flat and matted. Also, no more buns/twists/braids to bed. Any textured styles make it harder to style in the AM. We'll see how the loose pony clipped to the top of my head fares.
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It's a thickener so it raises the cuticles.

Please excuse my iPhone; it's trying to get it together
 
I WANT MY CONDITIONER !!!! I wanna punch the UPS guy who delivered my package to the post office instead of my home && I wanna slap the Vitacost employee who decided utilizing UPS & USPS for one package was necessary.

Blast them all !
 
Have been mainly finger detangling for the last 2 months. Going to use a comb for the first time in a while tonight and hoping for the best.
 
MsDee14 said:
Have been mainly finger detangling for the last 2 months. Going to use a comb for the first time in a while tonight and hoping for the best.
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If you were good and thorough you should be fine. Just start at the roots and use an oil.

I can't see any mentions on my IPhone. PM me if it is a must see. Allons y
 
I cut my hair to MBL in the back and around chest length in the front. I love it!! I was so excited about how healthy and curly it was, that I put it in bantu knots over night and wore a twist out today. I have literally not worn my hair out in years! I'm seriously reconsidering not going back to waist length. I think if I wore my hair straight, I'd want to be WL for more styling options. But I prefer my curly/nappy hair to be off my neck and shoulders when it's out, and WL hair causes it to hang and irritate me. Hmm.
 
I thought I have high porosity hair, it is low porosity. heck whichever is the one where the hair floats and doesn't sink in a glass of water.

the cherry lola stuff doesn't work..but it is okay..as long as it grows back thick and healthy and shoulder length. that is all I want..shoulder length. enough hair to make a puff and have the twist out/braid out curls or zigzag and look cute.
 
naija24 said:
Napp, pictures?
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Here is todays wash n go. i like the definition but not the shape.
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Napp love the definition AND shape. I would stop growing my hair if I were you. You have achieved cuteness already. If you grow it, you'll *** up. :look:

:lol: But for real, hope you take lots of pics to record this length. I love it!
 
I don't know if i am the only one with extremely dry hair but i clearly remember being relaxed and my hair was never dry like a desert.
 
I have so much to do tomorrow. I can't afford to leave this conditioner in overnight but I'm SO tired. *sigh* I think I can. I think I can. I...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......
 
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