Comments for BlackHairplanet.com http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog Black hair care blog Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:25:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Transitioning to Natural Hair? Is this your 1st time, 2nd time, or 3rd time?? by jes http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/transitioning-natural-hair-1st-time-2nd-time-3rd-time/comment-page-1/#comment-193 jes Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:25:54 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=75#comment-193 hi ladies I am 20 yrs old and have a fairly nice texture of hair. i am hawaiian and black and my natural hair is extrmely curly. i cut it very short back in april (like keri hilson) i know regret it and want it to grow back 2 middle back length. the only problem is that now i am hooked on getting perms. i know that there unhealthy and there beginning to change the texture of my hair (the front no longer curls but they may be becuz of the blonde i had in it in the past) do u have any tips on growing my hair back long and natural without getting frustrated and cutting it or perming it? i am currently taking different vitamins, co washing, and lightly spraying my hair daily with water. sometimes i were it natural and other days i flat iron it. any suggestions? *jes hi ladies I am 20 yrs old and have a fairly nice texture of hair. i am hawaiian and black and my natural hair is extrmely curly. i cut it very short back in april (like keri hilson) i know regret it and want it to grow back 2 middle back length. the only problem is that now i am hooked on getting perms. i know that there unhealthy and there beginning to change the texture of my hair (the front no longer curls but they may be becuz of the blonde i had in it in the past) do u have any tips on growing my hair back long and natural without getting frustrated and cutting it or perming it? i am currently taking different vitamins, co washing, and lightly spraying my hair daily with water. sometimes i were it natural and other days i flat iron it. any suggestions?

*jes

]]> Comment on Vitamin Shampoo Energizing Drangonfruit Kiwi Review by Andrea http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/vitamin-shampoo-review/comment-page-1/#comment-192 Andrea Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:08:24 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=252#comment-192 This shampoo made my hair feel stiff when I used it the first time. But like you it felt soft the next time I used it. This shampoo made my hair feel stiff when I used it the first time. But like you it felt soft the next time I used it.

]]> Comment on Natural Hairstyles – Part I by Karen Johnson http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/natural-black-hairstyles/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Karen Johnson Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:43:18 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=1041#comment-191 Natural hair is our birthright, if you love who you are , that is what you do. We are all original, beautiful, african, organic beings. I found a fantastic hair accessory on www.littlesilkhaircap.com that allows me to nurture my natural hair for added protection, and more manageability. I love all the different natural ways we can wear our hair! Thanks blackhairplanet! Natural hair is our birthright, if you love who you are , that is what you do. We are all original, beautiful, african, organic beings. I found a fantastic hair accessory on http://www.littlesilkhaircap.com that allows me to nurture my natural hair for added protection, and more manageability. I love all the different natural ways we can wear our hair! Thanks blackhairplanet!

]]> Comment on Pin curls: A Heatless Wave (Tutorial) by Dena http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/pin-curls-heatless-wave/comment-page-1/#comment-189 Dena Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:11:44 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=1268#comment-189 hmm..i've never tried damp.Thanks for the tip, I may try that! hmm..i’ve never tried damp.Thanks for the tip, I may try that!

]]> Comment on Pin curls: A Heatless Wave (Tutorial) by c.c. http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/pin-curls-heatless-wave/comment-page-1/#comment-188 c.c. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:29:48 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=1268#comment-188 i find damp but not wet works a charm. Lasts all day. At least on my thick, un-dyed white-people hair. i find damp but not wet works a charm. Lasts all day. At least on my thick, un-dyed white-people hair.

]]> Comment on Are sew-ins weaves bad for your hair? by Bre http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/sewins-bad-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Bre Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:52:34 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=540#comment-187 Thanks for reading, Kimberly! A lot of people use sew ins to go natural. Good luck and I think its an awesome idea that you're using sewins for that! Thanks for reading, Kimberly! A lot of people use sew ins to go natural. Good luck and I think its an awesome idea that you’re using sewins for that!

]]> Comment on Are sew-ins weaves bad for your hair? by Kimberly Young http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/sewins-bad-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-186 Kimberly Young Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:40:49 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=540#comment-186 You offered great information! I am using a sewn in weave to go natural. You offered great information! I am using a sewn in weave to go natural.

]]> Comment on Are You Really Natural? by Judith O http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/are-you-really-natural/comment-page-1/#comment-185 Judith O Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:03 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=808#comment-185 Thanks for your article. I went natural about 1.5 years ago. I agree wit you about loving your hair texture and all... but the truth is... IT IS NOT EASY. It may be easier as a student, but it's really hard for me cos I work in a very professional environment where African Americans are somewhat a minority. Yes, your hair won't get you fired, but if you are trying really hard to impress after paying tons of money to Ivy League universities and graduate schools it matters how you appear - more like the way you carry yourself matters. If you are not entirely comfortable with how you look, believe me, it shows. Most of us were raised to believe that the corporate look is a conservative colored suit + Straight (and sometimes shorter) hair. At first I wore my hair in braids all the time... then one day I got upset and decided it was time to let out my hair - they had to love me that way. Discovered I couldn't really do anything but two strand twists (My hair type is a 4C... If a 4D exists.. thats me... have ABSOLUTELY no curl pattern). Mind you I was one of those people that was in the salon every week. I had long permed hair that was always wrapped that even if I tried to scatter my hair it would always fall back in place, so I got frustrated with wearing the same look and i'm back to braids. For people like me it's not the easiest thing mentally to re-learn everything you know about your hair especially when it's not the "common" look. Now i'm not disagreeing with anything you are saying. I'm just saying hair, like weight is a very sensitive issue and should discussed with care. I read some natural blogs that completely criticize weaves and chemical treatments. While I'm not a fan of any chemical treatments, it is important to know that one's happiness matters the most. People should be told the facts in a very objective manner - addressing hair choices with the pros, cons, and proper care of each and let people decide for themselves. Let them do what makes them truly happy and confident black women... Believe me, natural hair (at least for those who are most concerned with healthy hair) will stand out. But people should not feel that they are any less of black/afro centric people if they decide to get a chemical treatment. I do not feel like that as I am born and raised Nigerian, but I have a lot of African American sisters that it's important to represent their origins; their hair choices should not make them feel any less. I'm still trying to find a good resource to find natural hair styles... full weave styles, and proper care of hair of type 4Z... lol... People also need advice on what to do when frustrated... cos I know how it feels and it takes the grace of the almighty each time to not get a perm. So I can use y'alls recommendations. Sorry it's long.. but that's my 2 cents..... Thanks for your article. I went natural about 1.5 years ago. I agree wit you about loving your hair texture and all… but the truth is… IT IS NOT EASY. It may be easier as a student, but it’s really hard for me cos I work in a very professional environment where African Americans are somewhat a minority.
Yes, your hair won’t get you fired, but if you are trying really hard to impress after paying tons of money to Ivy League universities and graduate schools it matters how you appear – more like the way you carry yourself matters. If you are not entirely comfortable with how you look, believe me, it shows.

Most of us were raised to believe that the corporate look is a conservative colored suit + Straight (and sometimes shorter) hair. At first I wore my hair in braids all the time… then one day I got upset and decided it was time to let out my hair – they had to love me that way. Discovered I couldn’t really do anything but two strand twists (My hair type is a 4C… If a 4D exists.. thats me… have ABSOLUTELY no curl pattern). Mind you I was one of those people that was in the salon every week. I had long permed hair that was always wrapped that even if I tried to scatter my hair it would always fall back in place, so I got frustrated with wearing the same look and i’m back to braids.

For people like me it’s not the easiest thing mentally to re-learn everything you know about your hair especially when it’s not the “common” look. Now i’m not disagreeing with anything you are saying. I’m just saying hair, like weight is a very sensitive issue and should discussed with care. I read some natural blogs that completely criticize weaves and chemical treatments. While I’m not a fan of any chemical treatments, it is important to know that one’s happiness matters the most. People should be told the facts in a very objective manner – addressing hair choices with the pros, cons, and proper care of each and let people decide for themselves. Let them do what makes them truly happy and confident black women… Believe me, natural hair (at least for those who are most concerned with healthy hair) will stand out. But people should not feel that they are any less of black/afro centric people if they decide to get a chemical treatment. I do not feel like that as I am born and raised Nigerian, but I have a lot of African American sisters that it’s important to represent their origins; their hair choices should not make them feel any less.

I’m still trying to find a good resource to find natural hair styles… full weave styles, and proper care of hair of type 4Z… lol… People also need advice on what to do when frustrated… cos I know how it feels and it takes the grace of the almighty each time to not get a perm. So I can use y’alls recommendations.

Sorry it’s long.. but that’s my 2 cents…..

]]> Comment on Anti Breakage Techniques for Relaxed Hair by Dena http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/anti-breakage-techniques-relaxed-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-184 Dena Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:09:47 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-184 No problem! You're always welcome! No problem! You’re always welcome!

]]> Comment on Anti Breakage Techniques for Relaxed Hair by Amina http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/anti-breakage-techniques-relaxed-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-183 Amina Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:40:30 +0000 http://www.blackhairplanet.com/blog/?p=1342#comment-183 Thanks for the quick ref to my post!!! These are excellent techniques to keep the relaxed ladies on point Dena! Thanks for the quick ref to my post!!! These are excellent techniques to keep the relaxed ladies on point Dena!

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