(cont.) The product junkie phase should be just that...a PHASE that helps you figure out what ingredients and techniques work for you. Once you figure it out, hair care can become really easy.
With all due respect: I kinda get tired of hearing people say, "Well I used (grease) and my hair was down my back!" My mom used grease too and my hair never went past my ears. It's not as simple as "this product will make your hair healthy, this one won't." Roughhandling was what kept my hair short.
I understand what you're saying. I was just referring to the fact of what my mom said. I was implying that the hair care we recieved was simple, and that it dosent take alot of product to maintain our hair. Thank you for your comment!
On NP my sig says: "Contrary to what the hair care industry would have you believe, nappy hair care is not rocket science! Don't believe the hype!" I originally meant that to counteract the notion that nappy hair can't be managed unless it's straight, but it can also apply to natural hair care in general.
Because there's not a whole lot of consistent mainstream industry information about natural hair care, experimentation is pretty much a given, so I'm not completely against it.
in, then start all over. Even wash & go's seem hard (listening to other people). They don't wash & actually go, They wash, add product, diffuse then turn cartwheels and twirl the hair with their fingers, then style and maybe after that, they can go. My staples are castor oil, olive oil, conditioner and water. Anything else has been gifted to me and are used when I feel like being adventurous. My wash n go's cosist of cowashing, shaking my hair and that's it! Natural hair can be easy if
Natural hair seems complicated because so many naturals are not accepting of their natural texture. For instance, some people's hair doesn't have defined curl, so you spend money on a product that promises to define the curl and another product that promises to grow hair overnight, but dries it out, so you have to use something else to moisturize which causes buildup, so you buy something else to clarify which strips the hair, then you use a host of products to deep condition and seal the
off subject (but you mentioned it). i think ppl are sleeping on the contribution of ed mcmahon. "star search" played a H-U-G-E role in the success of many. he was not only the host, but a co-creator.
i'm a recovering PJ too. i'm beginning to replace rather than accumulate. i suggest ppl use the basic natural products that are good for hair, skin & nails...like shea/cocoa butter, jojoba, rosemary, tea tree, vitamin E, grape seed, olive oil, avocado oil, etc. shoot, whip that stuff yourself. don't have to buy all the name brand, natural products.
been natural since 8/31/08 and realized about 2 months ago that the 1st thing we need to stop doing is segregating the term "natural hair products." anything organic/natural is going to be more expensive. it's like saying only ppl who exercise should eat organic foods. we all need to consume more organic foods. just as we should strive to incorporate natural/organic hair products into our regimen. why do we keep thinking that "natural" hair products are exclusively for "natural hair?" 2b cont...
Remember products are not made in the same way they were made back in the day. Food also is not the same either.
Now I keep things cheap and simple since I'm locked though I do oil my hair with coconut oil and I cook with it as well. However, my hair does not need much and is the softest it's ever been. I have so much room in my cabinets now because my hair don't need all that stuff and what I do use can be used for other things beside hair care ie baking soda, coconut oil, castile soap.
You're right about things not being the same in these days. Does make me wonder if the hair products were a little purer back in the day. I know the food was! Thanks for watching!!
needs to be b/c we are now conscious of it. When we were little, the care of our hair was the farthest thing from our mind. As long as we had the number ponytails we wanted or got to wear it down sometimes that's all we cared about, lol.
You bring up such a good point. I was thinking the same thing. My hair had no problems when my mom was taking care of it...blue grease, suave shampoo(sulfates and all). My hair was long and healthy and she wasn't even moisturizing it everyday or deep conditioning it on a regular basis...just shampooing once a week. I won't go back to all those practices, but it is a perfect example of the fact that natural doesn't have to be so stressful and complicated. Maybe we're making it more than it
Honey I remember the blue grease too! I think it was called blue magic, and the green was called Bergamont!! LOL. I know I wont use those two items b/c they're to heavy. But I think we obsess a wee bit too much on regimens and product. You took me back when you said the blue grease though!! LOL Thanks for watching!
(cont.) The product junkie phase should be just that...a PHASE that helps you figure out what ingredients and techniques work for you. Once you figure it out, hair care can become really easy.
With all due respect: I kinda get tired of hearing people say, "Well I used (grease) and my hair was down my back!" My mom used grease too and my hair never went past my ears. It's not as simple as "this product will make your hair healthy, this one won't." Roughhandling was what kept my hair short.
LBellatrix 2 years ago
I understand what you're saying. I was just referring to the fact of what my mom said. I was implying that the hair care we recieved was simple, and that it dosent take alot of product to maintain our hair. Thank you for your comment!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
On NP my sig says: "Contrary to what the hair care industry would have you believe, nappy hair care is not rocket science! Don't believe the hype!" I originally meant that to counteract the notion that nappy hair can't be managed unless it's straight, but it can also apply to natural hair care in general.
Because there's not a whole lot of consistent mainstream industry information about natural hair care, experimentation is pretty much a given, so I'm not completely against it.
LBellatrix 2 years ago
you just let it do what it do baby! lol Thanks for the shout out sweetheart! I'm so glad to have you back!
sanreed2006 2 years ago
Girl you so crazy!!! Be sure to lock that # in!!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
in, then start all over. Even wash & go's seem hard (listening to other people). They don't wash & actually go, They wash, add product, diffuse then turn cartwheels and twirl the hair with their fingers, then style and maybe after that, they can go. My staples are castor oil, olive oil, conditioner and water. Anything else has been gifted to me and are used when I feel like being adventurous. My wash n go's cosist of cowashing, shaking my hair and that's it! Natural hair can be easy if
sanreed2006 2 years ago
Natural hair seems complicated because so many naturals are not accepting of their natural texture. For instance, some people's hair doesn't have defined curl, so you spend money on a product that promises to define the curl and another product that promises to grow hair overnight, but dries it out, so you have to use something else to moisturize which causes buildup, so you buy something else to clarify which strips the hair, then you use a host of products to deep condition and seal the
sanreed2006 2 years ago
I couldnt have said it better!!! I will never buy kinky curly , miss jessies whatever they call them.
foreverdesiree 2 years ago
I just stick with whatever I can go get off of the shelf. Saves money!! Thanks for your comment!!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
off subject (but you mentioned it). i think ppl are sleeping on the contribution of ed mcmahon. "star search" played a H-U-G-E role in the success of many. he was not only the host, but a co-creator.
expertonmyself 2 years ago
Yeah I kinda felt that way too. He helped plenty of singers, comedians, and other entertainers. Kinda stung when he died too.
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
i'm a recovering PJ too. i'm beginning to replace rather than accumulate. i suggest ppl use the basic natural products that are good for hair, skin & nails...like shea/cocoa butter, jojoba, rosemary, tea tree, vitamin E, grape seed, olive oil, avocado oil, etc. shoot, whip that stuff yourself. don't have to buy all the name brand, natural products.
expertonmyself 2 years ago
Great idea!! I know lots of people who do just that. Thanks for watching!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
been natural since 8/31/08 and realized about 2 months ago that the 1st thing we need to stop doing is segregating the term "natural hair products." anything organic/natural is going to be more expensive. it's like saying only ppl who exercise should eat organic foods. we all need to consume more organic foods. just as we should strive to incorporate natural/organic hair products into our regimen. why do we keep thinking that "natural" hair products are exclusively for "natural hair?" 2b cont...
expertonmyself 2 years ago
Remember products are not made in the same way they were made back in the day. Food also is not the same either.
Now I keep things cheap and simple since I'm locked though I do oil my hair with coconut oil and I cook with it as well. However, my hair does not need much and is the softest it's ever been. I have so much room in my cabinets now because my hair don't need all that stuff and what I do use can be used for other things beside hair care ie baking soda, coconut oil, castile soap.
msfullroller 2 years ago
You're right about things not being the same in these days. Does make me wonder if the hair products were a little purer back in the day. I know the food was! Thanks for watching!!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
needs to be b/c we are now conscious of it. When we were little, the care of our hair was the farthest thing from our mind. As long as we had the number ponytails we wanted or got to wear it down sometimes that's all we cared about, lol.
hazeldyme 2 years ago
Girl I loved my ponytails!!! I get what you're saying though. Thanks for watching!!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago
You bring up such a good point. I was thinking the same thing. My hair had no problems when my mom was taking care of it...blue grease, suave shampoo(sulfates and all). My hair was long and healthy and she wasn't even moisturizing it everyday or deep conditioning it on a regular basis...just shampooing once a week. I won't go back to all those practices, but it is a perfect example of the fact that natural doesn't have to be so stressful and complicated. Maybe we're making it more than it
hazeldyme 2 years ago
Honey I remember the blue grease too! I think it was called blue magic, and the green was called Bergamont!! LOL. I know I wont use those two items b/c they're to heavy. But I think we obsess a wee bit too much on regimens and product. You took me back when you said the blue grease though!! LOL Thanks for watching!
Appleblossom34 2 years ago