The Random Hair Thoughts Megathread

[xoChesleyy]

My stepmother was getting ready to leave the house to go to work. She comes downstairs, had just gotten out of the shower (her hair was very damp), she grabs a brush, and starts vigorously brushing her hair. I could hear the hair snapping and knots getting ripped out from across the room..

I'm literally just sitting here like ''. I have told her several times how horrible this is for hair. She hasn't listened to me, though. :s This is definitely one of my biggest pet-peeves and really made me cringe!

[Aingeal]

My hair is starting to feel heavier....weird.

[Nadine <3]

I put coconut oil on my sleep braids. Now my cat is trying to eat them...

[Jumper]

When I became determined to quit wearing my hair in a ponytail I really didn't mean to develop a liking for wearing my hair DOWN...

But I do. Especially with Day 1 hair where my waves and wurls are at their finest. Days after that wearing in a bun is fine, but it just seems like such a waste to hide nice waves and almost curls.

[rachel1031]

I am in the yucky doldrums. My best friend won't say that she doesn't like my hair, but every time I wear it up, she says, hopefully, "oh, you cut your hair!" And then I say, "no, I didn't." I think I will be in this abyss for one or maybe two years, and even then I may not like my hair, but if I don't try, how will I ever know?

[memeow]

Just got off the phone with my sister. She has the same fine, damage-prone hair as me. We discussed the futility of S&D and the frustrations of microtrimming. It's nice to not feel so alone....

[swords & roses]

I am in the yucky doldrums. My best friend won't say that she doesn't like my hair, but every time I wear it up, she says, hopefully, "oh, you cut your hair!" And then I say, "no, I didn't." I think I will be in this abyss for one or maybe two years, and even then I may not like my hair, but if I don't try, how will I ever know?

Hang in there! It gets better! All that matters is that you're doing what makes you (and your hair, which is a part of you) happy. It's never fun when a friend doesn't like something you're doing, but they should love you just the same. Maybe let her know that a little less pressure to chop and a bit more support for your efforts would be appreciated?

[Kina]

Doesn't matter how intricate the bun, with curly hair it's still gonna look like a blob in a bun.

[lindsayhv]

I love henna. I love coconut oil. Nuff said.

[Aingeal]

I love henna. I love coconut oil. Nuff said.

I'm with you! I hennaed this weekend and had coconut oil on my head for 24 hours. Just co washed it out last night. Happy hair!