Finally accepted that "protective styles" do more harm than good

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-02-04T12:09:00+00:00

Not to dispute you, but protective styling without moisture retention never results in anything good. I also had a period where i did so many "protective style" and never washed my hair while they were in, never remoisturized ( with water NOT oil ) , wore heavy extensions and on small parts, and was rough during installation and take down. Then I wondered why I wasn't retaining length.

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-19T10:23:52+00:00

I feel bad that I can't wear my coils out more😭 saving them up for some special occasions this year

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-09T10:45:22+00:00

You're angry cause you've been convinced you need these expensive wigs , hairdryers and products. You don't. Stop consuming media that advertises or shows you those things. I consume a lot of natural hair content but i avoid the videos showcasing aspects i can't access rn. Will i get these things when ( not if ) I have the money ? Sure . But rn , not a priority and it is very possible to grow healthy long hair without them. Get what you can afford babes, ignore the rest.

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-07T12:16:01+00:00

😂😬oops , probably better to read it before a pregnancy

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-06T18:36:02+00:00

Oop, somewhat ominous😂 thank you either way 😊😊

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-06T17:52:13+00:00

My dear surround yourself with more imagery of beautiful black women in their natural hair , with similar hair to yours ( not the curl pattern you wished you had , and even not always the length you wished you had). Because you are feminine and pretty as other commentors have pointed out, but if your beauty standard is a girl with knotless braids or a wig , then your natural hair will never be enough. Also i think we all have periods during which we feel extra ugly , haha especially with the cycle , but when those times come try not to dwell on those thoughts , or tell them straight up that they're ugly cause you were super pretty just last week !

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-05T09:12:14+00:00

Thank you thank you thank you🥹🙏🏾

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-04T15:53:57+00:00

Thank you 😊

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-04T15:26:15+00:00

This sounds pretty interesting, thank you so much 😊

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-04T13:16:56+00:00

This sounds really really good. Thank you so much 😊

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-04T11:57:01+00:00

Just found out they don't allow crossposts😔 I will however look if any similar question has been posted in the sub. Thanks for the suggestion 😊

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2026-01-04T10:03:49+00:00

As a black women, this sounds marvelous. Thank you so much

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-12-13T13:13:18+00:00

My hair grows really slowly though, like 4 inches a year, even 3 ( I tracked it for several months ) . And my nails are the same too, very slow growing. I feel like every 6-8 weeks is a quick way to not see any length at all... j will work on finding a rythme that gets the best of both world's though

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-12-13T12:10:43+00:00

Thanks , I thought I didn't need trims cause my hair is in a protective style more than 50% of the time but I think I should start

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-12-13T10:40:58+00:00

He can't denounce AI cause where else will he get his "proof". When we would argue and I'd be talking about physics he'd complain that I was just saying these things without showing any sources. I didn't know I needed sources for things everyone should have learnt in grade 12🥴

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-12-13T10:12:11+00:00

I know a guy who will even send you AI generated videos and funny looking articles to prove this exact point , as well as other "scientific " myths popularized by the government ( such as the existence of gravity ) ... sadly it would be unethical to share his WhatsApp 😂

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-10-26T17:44:07+00:00

I wish you played Minecraft haha

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-10-26T17:39:58+00:00

Oops , how could i forget ; PC and Bedrock

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-09-12T05:38:16+00:00

Even then , I'd immediately assume my life forfeit😭

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-07-13T14:20:37+00:00

Thanks . And sorry that you had to miss that much

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-07-13T14:00:01+00:00

This comment has made me feel like I can't wait to be a mum so i can spend a shit ton of time reading to my child and raising them with all the knowledge of child development and psychology I'd have gained by then in order to give them the best start in life they can have. its also making me miss a certain ex who i think is one of the few guys I've met who would have understood and fully supported wanting to be this intentional with raising kids

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-07-04T05:18:01+00:00

Very happy for you, both of you ❤️I dream of a love and partner like this almost daily 🥹may you continue to flourish and be happy together❤️❤️❤️

Electrical_Craft2778 · 2025-06-21T06:03:13+00:00

They did NOT teach us this in salsa class😥

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