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Post by T-Rex91 on Dec 1, 2010 11:20:45 GMT -5
That movie Good Hair just hit me the wrong way. Little black girls are going to grow up thinking their hair is suddenly going to turn Indian Remy when they get to be adults because we as Black women are obsessed with trying to force our hair to do something other than what it naturally does. I've never had problems with relaxer damage or traction alopecia but if we took that $9 BILLION DOLLARS we're spending and redirected it, we could be fierce. It's an experiment, not a political statement, but so far it's going OK. And then I watched this recently, I started to feel like I was part of the problem  |
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Post by Bathroom Model on Dec 1, 2010 11:32:10 GMT -5
That movie Good Hair just hit me the wrong way. Little black girls are going to grow up thinking their hair is suddenly going to turn Indian Remy when they get to be adults because we as Black women are obsessed with trying to force our hair to do something other than what it naturally does. I've never had problems with relaxer damage or traction alopecia but if we took that $9 BILLION DOLLARS we're spending and redirected it, we could be fierce. It's an experiment, not a political statement, but so far it's going OK. And then I watched this recently, I started to feel like I was part of the problem Yeah I love this video. Sadly, Im back to the crack. Bad "natural hair stylist" incident. NEVER AGAIN. So I have to transition oh the joy. |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Dec 1, 2010 12:10:57 GMT -5
But at least you've done it before. I would think after you learn all the tricks, transitioning would be easier. This first time through..........whew!
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Post by godfirstmelast on Dec 1, 2010 12:16:13 GMT -5
The easiest way for me to transition was to let an inch or two of new growth grow, and then chop it off. Anything else you try to do will badly damage your hair if you don't watch it...I tried to do the two texture thing (natural and relaxed) in my hair for a while and all it wound up doing was breaking my hair off. If you have the patience for dealing with that, then more power to you!
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Post by godfirstmelast on Dec 1, 2010 12:19:33 GMT -5
That movie Good Hair just hit me the wrong way. Little black girls are going to grow up thinking their hair is suddenly going to turn Indian Remy when they get to be adults because we as Black women are obsessed with trying to force our hair to do something other than what it naturally does. I've never had problems with relaxer damage or traction alopecia but if we took that $9 BILLION DOLLARS we're spending and redirected it, we could be fierce. It's an experiment, not a political statement, but so far it's going OK. And then I watched this recently, I started to feel like I was part of the problem uh, yeah! I was not feeling that 60 bucks every 6 to 8 weeks my hair stylist was bleeding off of me...now I just wash, condition, and go, and my wallet is fatter! plus now I'm glad I don't have to explain to my future daughter why her hair is not "bad", "nappy," etc without looking like a total hypocrite. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Dec 1, 2010 12:27:31 GMT -5
I spend WAY more in products now than I did before. Luster's Pink Lotion and Isoplus oil sheen ain't hittin for nothin over here no more.
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Post by Bathroom Model on Dec 1, 2010 12:48:24 GMT -5
I spend WAY more in products now than I did before. Luster's Pink Lotion and Isoplus oil sheen ain't hittin for nothin over here no more. Don't you wish it would though? That's like 10.99 for both and your done. SMH. I going to hit up this juices and berries ish and be done with retail. LOL |
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Post by MochaD on Dec 6, 2010 17:25:16 GMT -5
I spend WAY more in products now than I did before. Luster's Pink Lotion and Isoplus oil sheen ain't hittin for nothin over here no more. Yeah, I USED to do that when I was "newly natural" but now that I've "learned" my hair and I know what works I stick to what I know UNTIL it's not working anymore...then it's back to the drawing board. I am a retired product junkie! ;DThus far, I used good ole miss Jessie's of which I ONLY purchase during December BOGO and that last me ALL year. I only do my hair 4 times a month (every Friday) which equals 48 times a year. I do my hair myself UNLESS it's a special occasion then I'll go to a salon. I am thinking about tryin Shea Moisture's at Target...heard that product line might be giving Miss Jessie a run for her money at 1/4 the price  |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Dec 9, 2010 11:33:50 GMT -5
But Miss Jessie's has cones and paraffin in it. I thought those were supposed to be bad?
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Post by Bunny Hop on Dec 9, 2010 12:40:32 GMT -5
^^^It's really up to the individual.
I spend way less on products now but even in the beginning I spent less. The last time I bought a products for my hair was probably a few months ago. I still try products but I stick to what I know I like (butter, light creamy things, moisturizing conditioners, etc). I also don't co-wash, do wash-n-gos, do anything with curl definition or press my hair so those might be other reasons.
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Post by SoThankful on Dec 11, 2010 14:31:21 GMT -5
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Post by Bunny Hop on Dec 11, 2010 20:22:57 GMT -5
Braid and curls are so great for transitioning hair. I'd put in bog braids and put perms rods on the ends (usually rolling the relaxed hair) and it was such an easy style. It helped me get used to big hair.
That sew in video makes me appreciate the fact that I don't wear weave...that is a doggone mess.
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Post by Chal™ on Dec 11, 2010 22:17:02 GMT -5
@ Smiley thanks, but that wouldn't have been the first time i'd worn a sew in, and i am aware of how to properly remove it. Although I do know how to take one out, chick in the video was NOT exaggerating about the time. that is why i return to my beauticians for the removal process.
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Post by Chal™ on Dec 11, 2010 22:19:09 GMT -5
and Bun, that chick did mess up that time, but she didn't let it discourage her for the weaves. instead, she took the time to learn what to do the next time.
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Post by Bunny Hop on Dec 13, 2010 9:27:29 GMT -5
and Bun, that chick did mess up that time, but she didn't let it discourage her for the weaves. instead, she took the time to learn what to do the next time. Yeah I saw the other videos on the side where her hair looked fine but I still won't be wearing weave, unless it's part of a costume or for medical reasons. |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Dec 13, 2010 17:59:39 GMT -5
Glycerine and my hair are not a good combo at all. I'll be so happy to get past this TWA phase so I have more options.
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Post by Bathroom Model on Dec 13, 2010 18:56:56 GMT -5
This girl here is my new girl crush pretty and look at that hair www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fk_5Lqyj4qQhas her own website areyaa.com Anybody bought a steamer? I want one real bad. |
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jan 7, 2011 22:15:14 GMT -5
I'm bumping this now while I remember but I can't remember what I wanted to post...maybe it'll come to me later.
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Post by Prissy New Year!!! on Jan 8, 2011 10:36:54 GMT -5
My 16 year old told me she wants to go natural. I am mad at myself because I just started letting her get her hair permed 2 years ago, when she started high school. Right after that I started reading about natural hair care. She has extremely thick hair and it is pretty long (BSL) so I won't be doing a BC but we are going to try it. I think I will too. I tried it a while back and then got lazy. My hair is not thick at all, probably a 3c texture, so I get convicted when I see the thick 4 grades going natural successfully.
I don't know where to start with my daughter though. Did anyone visit a hair salon that focuses on natural hair care prior to going natural? I am not going to go back and read through this whole thing to find out, sorry.
Oh yeah, and I am just going to pop back in here and start posting just like I haven't been gone for months :-).
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Post by Prissy New Year!!! on Jan 8, 2011 10:44:29 GMT -5
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Post by Chal™ on Jan 8, 2011 19:10:55 GMT -5
Oh yeah, and I am just going to pop back in here and start posting just like I haven't been gone for months :-). THIS!!! LOL Welcome back, Prissy. And LOL @ I am not going to go back and read through this whole thing to find out, sorry. |
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Post by Bunny Hop on Jan 13, 2011 13:19:02 GMT -5
How's the hair ladies? Try any new styles, products, techniques, etc?
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Post by 123Diva on Jan 13, 2011 18:50:15 GMT -5
How's the hair ladies? Try any new styles, products, techniques, etc? I'm all weaved up right now, invisible part technique with curly hair. My plan is to straighten to change things up and for a length check in the next few days or week before I start class. I admit, I miss my own natural hair, but it's getting weaved right back up before school begins. |
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Post by LejaOMG on Jan 14, 2011 9:12:49 GMT -5
How's the hair ladies? Try any new styles, products, techniques, etc? I'm all weaved up right now, invisible part technique with curly hair. My plan is to straighten to change things up and for a length check in the next few days or week before I start class. I admit, I miss my own natural hair, but it's getting weaved right back up before school begins. I've been wondering about this. Is the invisible part really invisible? Like, do people mistake it for your own hair? I love weaves, but haven't had one in awhile because I don't want to damage whatever part of my own hair is exposed for the part (and most of the "closure technique" weaves I see look very obvious). |
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Post by Chal™ on Jan 14, 2011 9:57:15 GMT -5
i have a sew in at the moment. it's very low maintainance and I love it. as for the invisible part, if the stylist knows what they're doing, it's cute. If they don't it can be as wide as three lanes on the interstate  |
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Post by LejaOMG on Jan 14, 2011 10:01:45 GMT -5
so all of the hair I'm seeing here is fake? If so, I could work with that (though I'd get a curlier texture to eliminate the scalpiness)
btw, is this photo an example of the "cute" version or the "interstate" version?
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Post by Chal™ on Jan 14, 2011 10:05:24 GMT -5
Yea. None of here hair is out. The thing with invisible parts is they don't last as long as the actuall sew-in. Well, they do, but as your new growth comes in, the part gets bigger. So you may have to get it touched up after about 2-3 weeks.
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Post by LejaOMG on Jan 14, 2011 10:29:20 GMT -5
Yea. None of here hair is out. The thing with invisible parts is they don't last as long as the actuall sew-in. Well, they do, but as your new growth comes in, the part gets bigger. So you may have to get it touched up after about 2-3 weeks. ah! I'll keep that in mind. |
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Post by 123Diva on Jan 14, 2011 15:09:43 GMT -5
I'm all weaved up right now, invisible part technique with curly hair. My plan is to straighten to change things up and for a length check in the next few days or week before I start class. I admit, I miss my own natural hair, but it's getting weaved right back up before school begins. I've been wondering about this. Is the invisible part really invisible? Like, do people mistake it for your own hair? I love weaves, but haven't had one in awhile because I don't want to damage whatever part of my own hair is exposed for the part (and most of the "closure technique" weaves I see look very obvious). I am wearing a curly weave, so I think that helps with the coverup...but nah, you cannot see any braids or braid parts at all with my invisible part. (It IS truly invisible.) I did it myself, not a drop of glue. I'll post or PM you a pic. Only a wee bit of baby hair is out in the front b/c my hair is fine and I'm scared of it being pulled out by braiding and tugging. I just slick this part down, tie it for 15 minutes,and it's good to go, and perfectly blended. I've had this weave in for 6 weeks now and truth be told, it could stay in for another month and still look nice. This is with weekly washings and daily sprays of a water/conditioner mix too. It's a GREAT protective style, but yea the invisble part weave isn't always invisible, gotta be careful! |
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Post by T-Rex91 on Jan 20, 2011 8:45:56 GMT -5
Funny comment from my niece this weekend. She asked her Mom, "Why does Auntie 91 have a kitchen all over her head?" DEAD
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