The Random Hair Thoughts Megathread

**Bri-Chan** · May 27th, 2024, 01:59 AM

When I cut my hair back to hip an year ago, it felt very short to me. I enjoied it tho.

**Kat** · May 27th, 2024, 11:11 AM

This is super-weird, but... when traveling and taking bedbug precautions (not putting luggage near the bed, checking mattress and bed for bugs upon check-in, etc.)... do you worry about your hair? I have no idea if bedbugs might crawl into hair? It seems paranoid but there are so many bedbug horror stories out there that I take as many precautions as I can when traveling... never sure if I should wash my hair as soon as I get home... (Less of a concern for most people who wash their hair daily, but for many of us who only wash once a week or once every two weeks or for some even less...)

**ETJ CURLS** · May 27th, 2024, 12:38 PM

Originally Posted by Kat

This is super-weird, but... when traveling and taking bedbug precautions (not putting luggage near the bed, checking mattress and bed for bugs upon check-in, etc.)... do you worry about your hair? I have no idea if bedbugs might crawl into hair? It seems paranoid but there are so many bedbug horror stories out there that I take as many precautions as I can when traveling... never sure if I should wash my hair as soon as I get home... (Less of a concern for most people who wash their hair daily, but for many of us who only wash once a week or once every two weeks or for some even less...)

I honestly never thought about it, but I always bring along a bonnet when traveling, so that probably helps.

**Sarahlabyrinth** · May 27th, 2024, 01:00 PM

I doubt that hair attracts bed bugs. I just wear my sleep cap and blindfold as usual, when sleeping away from home.

**Bat** · May 27th, 2024, 06:22 PM

I wonder how long I can resist cutting my hair I'm inspired to try for floor/Terminal again even though it leads to disappointment in myself when I give up weeks later
I should try to remind myself if I hadn't kept cutting it 4 years ago I would be atleast closing on hip by now. Let's see if it keeps me motivated but I'm not convinced

**Jing** · May 28th, 2024, 01:58 AM

I hate shoulder length. Too long to wear down because it's always in my face and too short to do anything fun with.

**ArienEllariel** · May 28th, 2024, 04:37 PM

The fairies are knotting individual strands together again. Any recommendations for offerings to keep them at bay?

**Kat** · May 28th, 2024, 08:38 PM

Originally Posted by Sarahlabyrinth

I doubt that hair attracts bed bugs. I just wear my sleep cap and blindfold as usual, when sleeping away from home.

I don't imagine it *attracts* them, but neither does anything they tend to infest. From what I gather, it's more that they're opportunists and just get into things they can get into.

**Nefcerka** · May 29th, 2024, 03:08 AM

Originally Posted by Kat

I don't imagine it *attracts* them, but neither does anything they tend to infest. From what I gather, it's more that they're opportunists and just get into things they can get into.

I believe bed bugs like dark and quiet places, to hide during the day. It can be imagined that they technically could hide in (thick) hair, but it seems far-fetching. From what I´ve heard, they are afraid of (day)light and movement.

Recently I´ve read that ticks like to climb up the hair, if they have an opportunity. That scares me more than the idea of bedbugs in my hair. I totally shudder at the thought of an unnoticed and undetected tick hidden under my hair, feeding on my scalp. And according to the news, some nasty huge African ticks have been transported via migratory birds to an area not that far from where I live and those can transmit a deadly fever with 15-40% mortality.

**ETJ CURLS** · May 29th, 2024, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by Nefcerka

I believe bed bugs like dark and quiet places, to hide during the day. It can be imagined that they technically could hide in (thick) hair, but it seems far-fetching. From what I´ve heard, they are afraid of (day)light and movement.

Recently I´ve read that ticks like to climb up the hair, if they have an opportunity. That scares me more than the idea of bedbugs in my hair. I totally shudder at the thought of an unnoticed and undetected tick hidden under my hair, feeding on my scalp. And according to the news, some nasty huge African ticks have been transported via migratory birds to an area not that far from where I live and those can transmit a deadly fever with 15-40% mortality.

Keep your hair covered when out in nature and you should be fine. Ticks tend to like tall grass, so stay away from that and keep your lawn mowed. Always do a full-body check after spending a very long time outside and feel around the perimeter of your hair line for strange or unusual bumps. You can always invest in tick repellent spray that will keep the critters at bay.

Even if you do get bitten, as long as you catch it in time, you should be okay.