The Random Hair Thoughts Megathread

**Bri-Chan** · November 27th, 2020, 02:21 AM

I decided to try again the inversion method yesterday. I tried it several times in the past without any result. I don't know why I still try.

**ioanaxena** · November 27th, 2020, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Bri-Chan

I decided to try again the inversion method yesterday. I tried it several times in the past without any result. I don't know why I still try.

I also do this from time to time. I always say to myself "but maybe this time it'll work". Guess we're too optimistic.

**Bri-Chan** · November 27th, 2020, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by ioanaxena

I also do this from time to time. I always say to myself "but maybe this time it'll work". Guess we're too optimistic.

Yes... maybe, who knows! We'll see in few days. None massage even worked on me

**SleepyTangles** · November 27th, 2020, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Bat

I've tried a black deposit dye but they only stick to bleached Lvl 9 hair the last one I used made my hair red brown, I've ordered a perm live Color dye called XXL 099 it's in the UK and super black which is what I want

Sounds very promising! Then I'm curious to see how it will look!

PM · November 27th, 2020, 09:57 AM

I’ve always liked asymmetry with my style. For example I’ll wear my belt buckle off to the side instead of centering it. Realized that extends to my hair. I like tying it off center or on the side. Usually just do it like that at home though for now. Maybe I’ll start doing it some out and about.

**blackgothicdoll** · November 27th, 2020, 11:19 AM

Forgot to update - I tried the henna and flaxseed gel combo that SleepyTangles suggested. It was far easier to rinse, not nearly as drying, and a week or so later my hair seems notably smoother (so maybe unrelated, as it wasn't an immediate change I don't think). I found the color deposit actually complementary to my natural color - it deepened it very subtly.

I only did two hours, so I think I'll try it again this weekend for a bit longer. I hate the mess so it'll likely become a monthly thing if I'm not too lazy to continue

**Madeline C.** · November 27th, 2020, 02:58 PM

Ha! Never thought of using a nail for holding a bun! Do you have to file any sharp edges off it?
I like the idea of using alternative hair pieces, it makes your hair more unique (also tends to be cheaper).

**Bat** · November 27th, 2020, 04:26 PM

I joined a Facebook group for long haired men and guys growing long hair and oml most of them are beautiful people and then there is me

**Jane99** · November 27th, 2020, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by blackgothicdoll

Forgot to update - I tried the henna and flaxseed gel combo that SleepyTangles suggested. It was far easier to rinse, not nearly as drying, and a week or so later my hair seems notably smoother (so maybe unrelated, as it wasn't an immediate change I don't think). I found the color deposit actually complementary to my natural color - it deepened it very subtly.

I only did two hours, so I think I'll try it again this weekend for a bit longer. I hate the mess so it'll likely become a monthly thing if I'm not too lazy to continue

Thanks for the update! I may be inspired to try the flaxseed gel next time I henna too...

On a different note, I was S&Ding today and noted that though I still have no shortage of splits, they’re not as bad as they used to be! This time I didn’t see anything more damaged than a regular split. In the past I’ve found split split splits or lots of splits multiple inches up a strand, or multiple white dots in a row (I did see one bad one today but not multiple strands of there 5 or 6 white dots all in the last inch of hair on a single strand ) so that’s got to be improvement. Also noted is my ends have stopped breaking off. I have noticed one broken off hair, for as far back as I remember. 18 months ago, I was losing dozens/hundreds of broken ends every time I brushed. So good things!