my hair. Between all the salons being shut down and me working from home..my hair is on whatever level is above hot mess. It's so far gone. I could use what's left of my life force to get in there and detangle, but I know 3-5 days later it would be right back to hot mess status. I'm either going to have TWA or locs. Sigh

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At least you're a step above hot mess. I'm all the way there! I look at my hair in the mirror and I feel so overwhelmed. Smdh.

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You just got to get to the idc phase. Wash and go or ponytail throw back. These head scarves/bands have been my daily go to

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I. Feel. You. Sis. Period.

I aint even got any solid advice to offer 🤣 Just here to mourn the days of kept hair with you.
#KeptHairCancelledin2020

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I’m at the daily wash and go phase of summer. I’m just going with it lol.

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It is more like every other day but it works for me in this summer heat. My hair loves it.

Ugh same. Since I’m wfh my wash routine was spread out to 4 days. Yep. Took me 2 days to fully detangle my hair (had braids in). Deep conditioned for a whole day and then now it’s back in twists. Exhausted.

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What black owned hair care products are y'all using? 👀 I went to target the other day and was going to go for my usual stuff then I challenged myself to find a black owned hair care product instead. I have been trying to be more intentional about my support of black owned biz. I went with carol's daughter. Tried it out for the first time - not bad. Any other faves out there?

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Kinky Curly, uncle Funkys Daughter, hair Rules, GIRL + HAIR

I recently discovered the brand Uncle Funky’s Daughter, which is black owned. A local Target carries some of their product line, and I was able to order a travel/sample pack initially to test the products. It’s been amazing for my hair so far, and I only recently began embracing my natural curls at the start of the pandemic and stay at home orders. I also have quite a bit of heat damage, but these products have helped with that. Good luck! https://unclefunkysdaughter.com/meet-the-funkys/our-story.html

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I just started using their stuff too. LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!

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How many of you are planning something different when you go back to work?

I'm hoping to experiment a bit in the Fall and then maybe go to work with natural hair in 2021.

I've been wearing wigs for years now, and I realized that I've developed this weird sense of anxiety over someone seeing my real hair and that's just not okay. Mostly stemming from dating where I don't want my natural hair to be some big reveal to my partner. Wash day or box braids take down day will be enough of an initiation 😂

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Get the original Felicia Leatherwood detangling brush. I tried the knockoff and hated but the original saved my hair after the roots had loced up. Order it from Product Junkie to support two Black women owned businesses.

Also, I didn't believe the hype but that Aussi moist 3 mins conditioner is am amazing detangler

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Can you do cornrows?

oh that would be perfect. I used to know how to french braid. I bet I could do 3-4 braids. If I can get through it now, it might be a lost cause. Thanks for the idea

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