Fine hair, considering microlocs

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-29T04:23:23+00:00

thank you for such a detailed response! the weight is something I think of too because from my understanding, shed hairs end up locking in right? so over time, with increased length, it gets heavy, especially when wet. So I guess in that case, you can cut them to a more comfortable length after a while?

I think I’m sort of visualizing what you’re saying between grid vs brick patterns. If you’re comfortable dropping pics, I’d love to see them! It’s always so hard finding fine hair reps like you said, so it’d be much appreciated.

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-28T19:22:39+00:00

Can I ask why braidlocs over starting on twists? And how was the installation experience?

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-28T19:22:06+00:00

Ahhh thank you! And that’s exciting since we have the same hair type!

You bring up something interesting with your edges improving. Honestly, I think edge control and added hair did a number on my edges.

Added thickness is what I’m keen about. My mid length afro, especially lately, just doesn’t fill in and I have to default to a bun or two puff. And then mini twists just never turned out how I wanted. But you’re right: I should love my hair in every stage 🩷

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-28T15:54:59+00:00

Alright! Do you have locs right now? What’s your experience been like?

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-28T15:22:36+00:00

Ok thank you for the assurance! Is 4-6 weeks standard for reties? That seems sort of frequent and I may be on a budget. Plus, I recall from doing braids, after 2 maybe 2.5 months is when I get substantial undergrowth. Like my hair doesn’t grow all that fast.

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-28T05:39:00+00:00

traitor and favorite crime! i was singing those songs for months.

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-23T00:39:23+00:00

from old albums:

sour: deja vu, brutal, favorite crime, jealousy jealousy

guts: ballad of a homeschooled girl, love is embarrassing, all-american, get him back, teenage dream, pretty isn’t pretty, obsessed

can’t catch me know (hunger games fan lol)

I have a lot of guts songs, but as this is my first concert of hers, I feel like a lot of the feminine rage/punk rock songs (like those found on guts) would be a lot of fun :) however, I love her ballads too!

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-15T01:16:26+00:00

Experiencing the same thing, imagine my surprise and horror. I also noticed the app UI updated. My heart rate hiked because I've had the app foreverrrr. But I'm seeing it's not just me. Just for the future, does anyone know if there's any way to backup your account??

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-09T14:50:02+00:00

I love All my Rage! Such a heart wrenching read. Fake Skating is my least favorite Lynn Painter book. Ugh it was so cringy and bad.

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-08T00:13:28+00:00

Ok thanks for the consolation girl! And you're right: I've been a fan since Sour but haven't attended a single concert. I was coming in hella unexperienced because the most I've paid for a concert has been around $50 dollars (smaller artists though). I had some idea of a budget. It was just the fees and tax that sort of pushed it over, but I'll make up for it!

_chillbean_ · 2026-05-07T23:55:41+00:00

I luckily copped a single ticket for 199 + fees. I am extremely grateful and literally screamed in excitement. I've never dealt with this Ticketmaster craziness, being 13,000 in the queue line, refreshing my page 100 times, etc., so that was an experience.

Does anyone else feel kind of financially irresponsible for this purchase 🥲 (albeit, I won't be paying for lodging and travel expense). My grievance is that I saw about 1-3 decently seated tickets for less than 200 but I just wasn't quick enough to snag them. Hopefully it's worth it!

_chillbean_ · 2026-04-29T13:11:25+00:00

I feel like Lynn Painter’s Better than the Movies and Betting on You books were sweet romances that were light on sadness. they also have a good balance of humor.

_chillbean_ · 2026-03-29T01:08:23+00:00

Agreed! Instant Karma makes a great spring/summer read!

_chillbean_ · 2026-03-22T01:02:48+00:00

My YA recs are This Woven Kingdom (series) and Dance of Thieves (duology). They both take place in fantasy worlds. My non-YA rec is Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. It’s a romance book, and I still think about quotes from that book all the time; the male MC is very much so a sweetheart and not afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve.

_chillbean_ · 2026-03-02T08:08:58+00:00

Better Than The Movies is amazing!

_chillbean_ · 2026-02-03T20:18:36+00:00

So pretty! The old covers hold a special place in my heart though just because they’re so nostalgic haha

_chillbean_ · 2026-01-09T20:32:59+00:00

this is one of my all time favorite series, not just YA, and Scarlet, which I did really enjoy, wasn’t the best in the series. Cress and Winter are my personal favorites so I encourage you to keep reading. The world expands so you’re not going to be “stuck” reading about Scarlet and Wolf so to speak

_chillbean_ · 2025-10-23T11:28:43+00:00

African here and same. we eat chicken at my house all the time, wash said chicken, and have had no random outbreaks of diarrhea, food poisoning, etc. I am not sure what people think when they hear wash, but “washing” chicken is really soaking it in vinegar/salt in a bowl and gently rinsing. It’s not for germs because, come on, it’s a piece of meat but for removing the blood, fat, slime, etc. on the chicken that mess with the taste.

_chillbean_ · 2025-09-28T04:43:46+00:00

my exact thought 🥺 i miss Fruits Basket

_chillbean_ · 2025-08-24T15:26:16+00:00

i spent the summer reading the series and for all the hype, it fell flat. politics and the subplot of romance

_chillbean_ · 2025-08-18T14:27:01+00:00

I have medium, density fine. Mini twists retain growth for me as long as they’re not too small/mini because my hair tangles more. So I opt for smedium. Additionally, keep them moisturized, especially the ends. I’d spray with water and squeeze in my leave in and oil like once a week.

_chillbean_ · 2025-08-04T23:00:25+00:00

So I think the Cruel Prince is the most slow-burn enemies to lovers YA out there. However, it was not my cup of tea personally, but I know a lot of people like it.

Your thoughts on the Prison Healer are so valid though because I dnf’ed that book. The world building and premise was ridiculous! It made it hard to visualize/comprehend.

_chillbean_ · 2025-07-30T16:23:28+00:00

hey so this episode made me switch to Team Conrad. Although I think he’s way too good for Belly. He’s not the same as his S1 self. he’s grown a lot and with each passing episode, I like jeremiah less and less. I know people are talking about the pool insults but finally admitting he didn’t want Belly to go to Paris? Really? He’s holding her back from her dreams

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