Random Hair Thoughts/Thinking out loud

[Angel of the North]

I posted this in another thread but, this beautiful head of hair is too wonderful not share here.

I thought my shrinkage was bad, but my hair still looks long in it's shrunken and isn't even as long as hers.

 

[Angel of the North]

thinking about doing the big chop early next month, right after Easter. I'm scared I'll look ugly with short hair but the heat damage is making me want to not leave my apartment.

I've never had short hair, either.

Please give me some advice. I'm sad about my hair

I'm sorry to hear that. As I started reading your post, I was expecting to read about wanting a change, or wanting to restart your HHJ, as in out of choice not because you have to. Heat damage is the worst, it's such a fine line between health and damage, and by the time it's noticed, it's already too late.

I'm sure you'll look great with a TWA, and hopefully you'll love it too. Regarding the advice you would like, what is it you are interested in? If you haven't already tried ot out, the search function is pretty decent when trying to find stuff. There's so many threads covering just about everything relating to hair, you can always start your own thread too. If you can elaborate a little about what you would like advice on, the ladies can chime in and hopefully help you out.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

I'm sorry to hear that. As I started reading your post, I was expecting to read about wanting a change, or wanting to restart your HHJ, as in out of choice not because you have to. Heat damage is the worst, it's such a fine line between health and damage, and by the time it's noticed, it's already too late.

I'm sure you'll look great with a TWA, and hopefully you'll love it too. Regarding the advice you would like, what is it you are interested in? If you haven't already tried ot out, the search function is pretty decent when trying to find stuff. There's so many threads covering just about everything relating to hair, you can always start your own thread too. If you can elaborate a little about what you would like advice on, the ladies can chime in and hopefully help you out.

@Angel of the North I'd like advice on styling a TWA, how to pick a flattering cut for your face and head shape, how to cope with growing hair out after heat damage, especially if you've never had heat damage before..

I'd like to wear my hair out as the weather gets warmer but this heat damage is depressing to look at. I know its just hair and hair grows back but I can't believe this smh

 

[Bette Davis Eyes]

I love Cava food so much. I need to live right across the street from one.

 

[Angel of the North]

@Angel of the North I'd like advice on styling a TWA, how to pick a flattering cut for your face and head shape, how to cope with growing hair out after heat damage, especially if you've never had heat damage before..

I'd like to wear my hair out as the weather gets warmer but this heat damage is depressing to look at. I know its just hair and hair grows back but I can't believe this smh

Hi,

I'm so sorry, I couldn't remember where this post was or who had posted it.

The first thing I would suggest, either download an app or find a website that lets you put your picture in to try different haircuts. This way you will have a very good idea of how your TWA will look.

Tap in "Styling TWA" in the search box, there are multiple threads that should be able to point you in the right direction for style help.

If you're not ready to cut just yet, you could try a protein treatment, one like Aphogee 2 step or Affirm 5- in 1. Follow it with a moisturising DC, and maybe alternate with a protein and moisturising/balancing DC every other week, or whatever you feel your hair needs.

Keeping your hair well moisturised between washes and covering it up at night should help to reduce breakage. You could trim out the damage gradually instead of doing a BC.

Look for a good serum for damaged hair, this can sometimes give hair the illusion of looking healthier than it actually is.

You can try researching bond builders, but I would advise to exercise caution, as it's not suitable for everybody, look into how to use correctly to avoid setbacks, if you decide that this is something you'd like to try.

I hope that is helpful to you.

 

[i4ani]

It may just be the YouTube algorithm doing its thing since I’m more into haircare topics recently, but I feel like every day I’m finding a new YouTube channel where a black woman is documenting her journey from wearing extensions/wigs exclusively to embracing her natural hair. Goooooooooooood stuff.