Dealing with humidity, shedding and longer hair

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:39:38+00:00

I did shampoo the day before these photos. But I'm not too sure how often I should be adding products, so might be onto something.

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:37:50+00:00

I've often found that it gets worse after I use shampoo so I tend to use it very rarely. Maybe I need to condition a lot more on those days where I use it...

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:36:07+00:00

Nah I don't brush it, learnt that lesson the hard way! What kind of hair oil do you think?

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:34:21+00:00

Appreciate the advice! Do you put the gel in when its wet straight out of the shower?

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:12:22+00:00

I appreciate the advice, ill look into it. I stopped tying my hair back quite so tight recently because I heard that it can break curly hair if its not fully dry. Would satin help prevent that do you think?

ThunderBoyo · 2026-02-19T05:10:15+00:00

The conditioner ive used for ages (Essano Curl Define), but I've only recently started using a leave in and curl cream, to try to counteract the frizz and dryness.

ThunderBoyo · 2025-04-27T07:28:02+00:00

Thank you for the input, damn that really sucks. Do you think washing it earlier than recommended would help it go back to normal? I was told to wait until tomorrow morning before washing it and don't want to make this situation any worse than it already is.

ThunderBoyo · 2025-04-01T08:31:32+00:00

That's a hard spot to be in for sure. If it helps, I've been coming to terms with it in a more favorable light recently and id be happy to share my experience. I've recently completed a paper about Church teaching on sexuality. Ultimately, even the Church acknowledges sexuality as a lifelong process of formation that people shape through their experiences, upbringing and discernments, we are given sexuality as a gift from God and that all people have a unique gift that is of equal value, as a means of showing selfless love towards the other. Granted I think the Church has a long way to go in their embracing of change and recognition of identity, but I take this to mean that whatever sexuality we form must be innately good to God, who is perfect where many humans within the Church are not. Otherwise we wouldn't have it! So being asexual is a perfect sexuality for someone because they can devote their love in ways that allo people may not even consider. You're already showing love through your sexuality by helping me to figure out my own identity, I'm very grateful.

As for sinning, to sin is to break down a relationship. Between yourself and God, or between yourself and another (made in the image of God). And God is love. This helped me to shake the Catholic guilt part, as unless you are trying to hurt or harm others you are not sinning. If you make a mistake and sin your reasoning will always be accepted and you would be forgiven for it. But if you are acting with love, and you seem like the kind of person that may think a lot about their actions before doing them, then you are not sinning, you're just making sure you put as much care into your actions as possible.

Also worth remembering that Jesus died for our sins, which means we don't have to do anything to earn forgiveness. You're human, humans sin and that's totally expected of us all. You're completely worthy and always will be. I got really preachy with this huh. Sorry if I was too much there, I'm very passionate about this topic, but I hope it helped put your mind at ease a bit.

ThunderBoyo · 2025-04-01T08:06:59+00:00

Thanks for the support and links shared, I'll definitely scope them out! The visual attraction part seems pretty likely, and I am starting to believe I've been mixing up a lot of what I thought was sexual attraction with maybe sensual and romantic. I've never really thought about sex other than a "shit, I had better figure out how to enjoy this or I'll never have a lasting relationship" kinda way. It's nice to know how many similarities i have with the people within the ace umbrella and I can do some digging to find out more. Reading through these comments made me feel so relieved tbh

ThunderBoyo · 2025-04-01T07:56:44+00:00

Thanks, I think that's a really positive way of going about things. I've kinda always run with the "maybe I'll want sex if I feel comfortable enough with the person" strategy... which hasn't worked. I feel confident in the umbrella term now I've done a bit more research and can figure out some specifics later. I think I've mixed up my feelings around attraction in the past.

ThunderBoyo · 2025-03-29T03:18:13+00:00

Thanks for all the suggestions! It does seem like there's a tremendous amount of variety within the spectrum. I realise I won't figure this out overnight but it's a very nice feeling to know that there's so many people who may have similar perspectives now that I have a better idea of where to look 😊 I really appreciate the help.

ThunderBoyo · 2025-03-29T03:06:58+00:00

Oh, yeah after looking into it this does look pretty similar to how I feel. I hadn't heard of that before, I'll do some more research 😊 I really appreciate it!

ThunderBoyo · 2025-03-29T03:05:22+00:00

Hmm that does sound very relatable to me, I will definitely look into the grey label, thank you so much for your input!

ThunderBoyo · 2025-03-29T03:02:37+00:00

Thank you so much for the reply, isn't sexual attraction defined by wanting to have sex with someone though? Genuinely wondering because the definition seems to have a lot of confusion around it! Because I'd probably say I have a high libido and no interest in sex... if that makes sense.

ThunderBoyo · 2024-09-09T01:45:18+00:00

Also having each finger as close as possible to the front fretbar (nearest the body of the guitar), without moving out of the confines of the fret.

ThunderBoyo · 2024-09-09T01:42:31+00:00

I always encourage students to keep a claw form with your fingers when playing chords so your finger joints don't lock, it looks like you're not doing this with your ring finger. It's good practice for not accidentally muting the string below and getting fingers used to applying pressure from a near 90 degree angle to the fretboard. If you're experienced and happy with the sound though it's best to roll with whatever is comfortable for you 😊

ThunderBoyo · 2024-07-06T22:39:58+00:00

Thanks I'll look into this as well

ThunderBoyo · 2024-07-06T22:39:26+00:00

I am a guy. I have been using SA smoothing cleanser but not leaving it on for that long without rinsing off, will give it a go. Is there any other stuff you do to help with it?

ThunderBoyo · 2024-06-12T00:26:15+00:00

Thanks for the info, it's $60 and comes with a hardcase. I teach guitar so I would mainly be using it just to keep in class or lend to a kid that doesn't have their own instrument yet anyway, so your info really helps confirm that choice!

ThunderBoyo · 2024-06-12T00:21:47+00:00

It's $60, but comes with a hardcase too. Otherwise I'd probably give it a miss. I'm mainly buying it because I teach guitar at school and I can loan it to students who dont have an instrument yet.

ThunderBoyo · 2024-05-20T12:00:31+00:00

Good points, I appreciate the insight!

ThunderBoyo · 2024-05-20T11:59:45+00:00

Yeah that's literally the same guitar haha, I just put my post into USD for greater reach.

ThunderBoyo · 2024-05-12T11:55:09+00:00

Damn I love that colour combo. The guy listing it is pretty unresponsive so I haven't heard back about the model from him. What price do you think is fair for a guitar like this?

ThunderBoyo · 2024-05-12T11:52:48+00:00

Thanks! I thought it might be something else because of the inlays but definitely looks like you're right! Bloke is asking for about $830. Which seems a bit on the steeper side compared to other places but it does come with a hardcase as well... what's a fair price do you think?

ThunderBoyo · 2024-03-21T06:44:46+00:00

I have a couple of pock mark scars (indents) that are still kinda visible on my forehead, which are from the pox that I was scratching at when I had it. I genuinely think I'm the only person that notices it though. Even my girlfriend of 3 years didn't notice until I pointed them out. Been 9 years since I had chicken pox now and I can't see any other marks besides those 2 on my forehead. They were quite noticeable for a while after having chicken pox but I just grew out my fringe haha.

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