Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[CoiledOrchids]

I really enjoy the DE Almond & Avocado shampoo. It really does gently cleanse and detangle my thick coily hair like a dream...

I thought this protective style would last all summer...I'm trying to make it work until the end of July before I go to my family reunion.

but now I don't know what I wanna do with my hair after I take it out....

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

Collagen and me go together real bad.

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I can’t remember the last time I used a protein treatment.

 

[Angel of the North]

I feel a rollerset coming on.....

 

[Prettymetty]

Any perimenopausal naturals in here? How do you deal? I'm constantly sweating and atp there is no point in straightening my hair. I thought about going back to relaxers until this phase is over

 

[Angel of the North]

Any perimenopausal naturals in here? How do you deal? I'm constantly sweating and atp there is no point in straightening my hair. I thought about going back to relaxers until this phase is over

That sounds both uncomfortable and annoying. I hope there's some useful advice coming in here for you and anyone else that could use it

 

[Angel of the North]

There are not nearly as many pics as there used to be across the board. I want to see lots of pics. I love looking at the cute styles and the progress pics/length checks.

 

[Prettymetty]

There are not nearly as many pics as there used to be across the board. I want to see lots of pics. I love looking at the cute styles and the progress pics/length checks.

Here’s a throwback. I think I used pillow rollers to get the loose waves.

 

[Napp]

a trick I use to get straight hair in the summer is to use a little pressing oil

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

Any perimenopausal naturals in here? How do you deal? I'm constantly sweating and atp there is no point in straightening my hair. I thought about going back to relaxers until this phase is over

Have you considered japanese straightening? Its pretty expensive, but it might give you what youre looking for.

 

[Prettymetty]

Have you considered japanese straightening? Its pretty expensive, but it might give you what youre looking for.

I’ve heard of it. That might be a good option, but the moment I get some new growth it’s over.

 

[Napp]

I’m just going to accept that I’m going to look like Frederick Douglass this summer

 

[Prettymetty]

I’m just going to accept that I’m going to look like Frederick Douglass this summer

We not finna play with you. But I’ll be out here looking like Harriet

 

[Angel of the North]

Here’s a throwback. I think I used pillow rollers to get the loose waves.View attachment 505242

Beautiful! Your hair looks so pretty, them waves are waving. Thank you

 

[Angel of the North]

I’m just going to accept that I’m going to look like Frederick Douglass this summer

I started a thread, I've not had any takers yet, but I'm hoping to get some recommendations.

I want to do a rollerset, it's been a hot minute since my last one. I know there's plenty of ladies battling humidity out here

Thread '2025 Anti Humidity and Heat Protectants That Work?'

Jun 30, 2025

I'm wanting to rollerset my hair sometime soon, but with my very frizzy, low porosity hair, and puffy roots syndrome, I need some recommendations on anti humidity products and heat protectants find products that work.

Most of the threads on this topic date back to 2008, I'm assuming that there are many newer products available now. So, what's the best anti frizz/humidity products heat protectant. I don't mind if it's one product or separate products that work well together. It could be a process/mix of using products from shampoo to finish.

Too much time goes into a rollerset to be...

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[Angel of the North]

As annoying as shrinkage is or can be at times, it's a sign of healthy hair and elasticity.

 

[SmilingElephant]

I really wanna try Oribe products...someday in my life

 

[Angel of the North]

I really wanna try Oribe products...someday in my life

Their anti humidity spray is on my to get list.....

 

[naturalyogini2]

I’m just going to accept that I’m going to look like Frederick Douglass this summer

Better than looking like grandpa from the Munsters, which is me. Ha!

 

[SmilingElephant]

Their anti humidity spray is on my to get list.....

I really want to try their curly hair line...in the green bottles

I wonder what they smell like!

 

[CoiledOrchids]

taking my braids down next Friday! can't wait to do a full wash day.

still using up my bottle of castor oil

 

[Angel of the North]

I really wish someone would create a 2 in 1 hooded dryer and steamer! I really wanted to update my table top hood dryer and table top steamer. There's not a great deal available though. My dryer should be good, but I definitely want to replace the steamer.

I'd compromise the space for a 2 in one free standing model. I also think if I had to pick a struggle, I'd go with the dryer, as you can generate steam with the heat under a plastic shower cap. Some people use face or clothes steamers too and claim they get the same results.

After all that, I'll probably just buy a new table top steamer

 

[B_Phlyy]

I love my shrinkage though I'm not sure it loves me back.

 

[ItsMeLilLucky]

I love my shrinkage though I'm not sure it loves me back.

Shrinkage loves you in the best way it knows how.

 

[shasha8685]

Went down the Tik Tok rabbit hole and found out that Dollar Tree has some dupes. Time to investigate.....

 

[B_Phlyy]

Went down the Tik Tok rabbit hole and found out that Dollar Tree has some dupes. Time to investigate.....

Let us know what you find. Because Dollar Tree items are more than a dollar, I refuse to participate, but I always like seeing what they have.

 

[shasha8685]

Let us know what you find. Because Dollar Tree items are more than a dollar, I refuse to participate, but I always like seeing what they have.

Definitely understand that! I figure that this may be helpful for those who are trying to tend to their hair on a budget. From what I can tell, they do have the Shea Moisture dupes (shampoo and deep conditioner). I only grabbed the shampoo because my hair doesn't like shea butter and never responds well to Shea Moisture's deep conditioner. Also, the size of the deep conditioner is super small. They also have dupes for the Native shampoo and for Organix shampoos.

They also have Ecostyler dupes, a dupe for Wetline gel, and a dupe for Gorilla snot. I passed on all of those because I don't need them (I currently have like 4 jars of Ecostyler for no good reason lol). They also have dupes for The Doux gels ( at least that is what they say, I don't know about that though).

Because I am on a wash and go kick, I'm trying to trim costs where I can. I went in and grabbed the V05 Kiwi clarifying shampoo (which is the best) and the Strawberries and Creme moisturizing shampoo. I also grabbed the dupe for the Native body wash (the key lime scent. There are other scents, but I hated the smell ).

From what I can tell, (Generally A) Dollar Tree is trying to step their game up since they have increased their prices.