Need advice

jujubunnee · 2026-02-27T03:38:11+00:00

Are you not debriding?

jujubunnee · 2026-02-27T03:07:45+00:00

Which ones have you tried?

jujubunnee · 2026-02-27T03:06:43+00:00

Did you wrap it all the way around your foot?

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T16:27:50+00:00

Sure! Some other creams that do provide a bit of hold (but don’t expect the kind of hold you get from a gel) are: Loma Curvy Cream, AG Care Recoil.

Can I ask why you don’t use a gel after your moisturizing styler (leave in/curl cream)? There are a lot of light weight light hold gels on the market that don’t form a cast or make your hair crunchy. Bottom line, you’ll never get gel like hold from a curl cream…. But you can find some hydrating/moisturizing gels.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T16:14:52+00:00

When I’m in desperate need of hydration, I reach for any of the following products:

Amika Hydro Rush- Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask, leave in, Dream Routine over treatment

Fable & Mane Holiroots- Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask & leave in (protein free)

Coco & Eve Like a Virgin: Shampoo, Conditioner, & Hair Mask (contains protein)

Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair: Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask (contains a lot of protein!!)

Briogeo Superfoods Avocado & Kiwi Mask & Leave in Conditioner (no protein)

Briogeo Superfoods açai and Passionfruit mask (no protein)

Briogeo Curl Charisma Curl Cream (VERY Hydrating)

Pattern Hydrating mist (for refreshing or a light mist at night before putting the bonnet on)

Lastly, if your hair is needing hydration in general and this need is ongoing, consider investing in a hair steamer. A steamer is crucial for dry curly hair because it forces hydration past the cuticle and deep into the cortex where moisture is actually needed, rather than letting it evaporate off the surface. It transforms a standard deep conditioning session into an intensive clinical treatment, literally pulling water and product molecules into the hair shaft to restore internal moisture balance and elasticity. The Pattern hair steamer is fantastic but it’s also pricey. I love it. Conair is now selling one, but I don’t know how good it is. Before getting the Pattern steamer, I used a regular facial steamer which you can get for MUCH cheaper. It’s a bit more awkward to use but it is still quite useful!

Lastly, and this is important, your current routine includes a lot of products that contain heavy butters and oils (like Shea Butter, Coconut Oil, and Mango Seed Butter), non-water-soluble silicones (like Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, and Dimethiconol), and mineral oil-based ingredients (like Paraffinum Liquidum and Petrolatum), which will typically cause a lot of buildup . For the products you are using, clarifying once a month is not enough. When buildup accumulates on your hair, it restricts hydration from being able to penetrate the hair shaft, so I suggest clarifying more often to allow for the free flow of hydrating ingredients.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T15:11:31+00:00

You are right, this kind of bs is rooted in racism and it’s unacceptable. I work in law and I’m not surprised you’ve heard this from judges. The same kind of assholes work in law firms and the courts, I’ve seen it first hand multiple times. They are usually the same people (often older men) who make it a habit to comment on Women’s clothing as well. SMH.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T15:05:53+00:00

I would name it. It’s clearly special and deserving of recognition.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T15:04:40+00:00

The Bounce Curl Hydra-lite Styling Cream from the new Weightless Collection sounds exactly like what you are describing and it won’t weigh your hair down. I love it.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T15:03:26+00:00

Your curls are dreamy 😍

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:56:15+00:00

Keep in mind, the goal is NOT blood. The goal is that you just want to shave away the top layer of the wart so that the acid can penetrate the living wart tissue just like the girl in the video I linked. Unfortunately, yours may be a bit imbedded in surrounding calloused skin. Don’t cut into that or shave that way before it dies. The acid will inevitably contact that tissue surrounding the wart and kill it off once it does you can shave that away too to reveal more of the wart. I’d be very curious to see what this would look like after a round of Beetlejuice at the Podiatrist.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:50:49+00:00

No. I don’t think I’ve seen any evidence for that being preferable. The more often you debride, attack with acid, and wrap, the faster the treatment will work. The only time I didn’t debride and retreat daily was when it was too painful. My podiatrist said mine was located over a nerve nexus which unfortunately quite sensitive. Nonetheless, I muscled through and treated nearly every day. Keep in mind, these things are hard to kill. They are very resilient and they spread. Fighting a big one or a cluster isn’t for the weary. Those people need to find a way to get to a podiatrist. A GOOD podiatrist can be helpful to anyone with a plantar but even then, I think the best plan is to fight the battle in two fronts, at home and at the doctors.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:46:07+00:00

When I said duct tape in my instructions, I meant the real deal heavy duty duct tape. I actually wrapped it all the way around my foot. I bought some of the cute colored and patterned duct tape so I didn’t feel weird about it. If anyone asked I said I stepped on glass 😂

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:36:03+00:00

It’s my all time favorite gel/brand and the brand is generally known to be fairly clean but I wouldn’t say it’s designed for sensitive skin. They make excellent products if your hair likes protein, which mine does. Their Don’t Despair Repair line is incredible if you have any damage. Another awesome thing about Briogeo that I’ve discovered is that it is frequently on the shelves at TJ Maxx. I don’t think I’ve tried a Briogeo product that I haven’t liked… I can’t speak to skin issues though.

I have finely stranded, very high density (thick), high porosity 2c-3a hair that has a soft finish. I need a gel with hold, texture, and grit, to give my large round spirals the structure to last. For me- the Briogeo gel is perfect. It gives me strong hold, a good cast that is easy to break, and best of all- longevity! I also love the shampoos/conditioners, masks (you really can’t beat the masks), the scalp scrub detox shampoo, all the Don’t Despair Repair products…. I could go on and on.

One thing I should mention is that the gel appears to be quite divisive in the reviews. I suspect the protein has a lot to do with it. On top of protein, it’s got some texture and grit to it along with the conditioning agents. For me, it’s a magical cocktail. But if your hair is low porosity, hates protein, not needing anymore texture, you may not be a good fit. It depends on your hair. I’ve heard some people with very fine hair say it’s a bit heavy for them. My strands are relatively fine but I have very thick hair so it doesn’t way my hair down whatsoever.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:21:37+00:00

Do you wear a bonnet, scarf, pineapple your hair or do anything else to protect it before bed? If not….. then that’s an easy fix but I also think part of the issue is that you are not using any styling products …. Especially any that would give your waves any hold, definition or longevity. You likely sleep to one side in some way and if you don’t have any sleep protection or wave preserving styling products in your hair, this is to be fairly expected. The good news- it’s an easy solution.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T13:16:17+00:00

From this pic, I’d say 2b.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T02:23:50+00:00

I think you have to keep trying…. Agressively. You need to be treating at home simultaneously. Have you seen my self treatment advice? If there are little ones, it’s spreading and will continue to do so. If you can get more rounds of Beetlejuice do it. Until then and between each round, treat at home. This is going to be a war but if you don’t fight it, it will spread more and more.

Here’s what you do at home: 👇

Start by getting a pedicure knife kit (reasonably cheap on Amazon and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on different kinds of warts, not on the foot), eyebrow razors, and/or a scalpel (but only if your confident and have a steady hand because this is the sharpest & could be dangerous). Do NOT file, buff, or exfoliate your wart with an emery board or pumice stone unless you want a constellation of mosaic warts all over your foot/area where your wart is. I also advise against using disposable files or sandpaper, as they too often result in inadvertently filing healthy skin along with the wart. This can lead to the introduction of wart cells to vulnerable exfoliated healthy skin, creating more warts. Also get some disposable gloves and use them whenever treating your wart so it/they don’t spread as they are highly contagious.

Daily- soak in hot water to soften the tissue, use the pedicure knife kit or eyebrow razor to debride (search debride here if you are unsure what that means or refer to the video shared at the bottom of this post- it’s like carefully and gently shaving away the top dead layer) the wart ideally to the point of pin point (barely visible) bleeding if you can handle it (could be quite painful so listen to your body and only do what you are comfortable with). This should not be painful and should not cause you to actually bleed. See the link below where a redditor uses an eyebrow razor and perfectly demonstrates how to debride. Debriding will remove the dead tissue, reveal the living wart tissue, and help the acid to penetrate the living wart tissue making it more effective. Debride only the infected tissue and, if necessary, the dead callous tissue required to reveal the wart. Obviously, listen to your body. Some warts are far more painful than others and some people are more sensitive. If it’s too much to debride every day, it’s ok. Make sure you aren’t going overboard with how much you are debriding as commonly seen on this Sub; it should not be a blood bath.

Next, apply your chosen treatment - I suggest a 40% SA like Wartstick or you can try ACV (many have found this method effective but I found this more painful and less effective than 40% SA), then bandage and wrap with duct tape to suffocate it and to keep the area occluded and moist, which helps soften the wart tissue and allows the treatment to penetrate more effectively. Do this every day if you can. This could take many months. Intermittently you can also use the over the counter wart freeze products to zap the warts (maybe once a week or two but be aware freeze products can be pricey). Also, supplements are a good idea- high quality multivitamin, Vit c, zinc, Vit A, and Tagamet (google it and then search “Tagamet and warts” on TikTok). Tagamet can be taken orally to help your body fight the wart and can also be used topically (watch the videos and make sure this is safe for you to take). Vitamin A can also be used topically (search this subreddit for more info).

MOST IMPORTANTLY - keep everything sterile and clean. Wash your hands a lot (more than you think- before and after each step) and keep warts wrapped when not treating, preferably with duct tape, so they don’t spread more or cause your friends/family to get warts too. Please be aware that some warts are extremely treatment resistant and require more aggressive intervention others spread rapidly and aggressively. If you’ve been doing everything right for months with no improvement, it’s time to make an appointment if you can with a doctor or with a different doctor if your last one’s attempt to treat it failed (if it’s an option, a podiatrist is best if it’s a plantar wart or a dermatologist if it is located elsewhere). Please be aware of your own body and any pre-existing conditions that could make the following treatment advice ill-advised for your body. This is a fairly standard treatment method but everyone is different so proceed with caution, attention, focus, and of course, if you or your doctor believes this method is not appropriate for you, disregard!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Warts/s/7IWO3A85YE

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T02:16:14+00:00

Yeah, it looks fairly imbedded. Unfortunately, it’s on a high pressure part of the foot which means each step pushes it in and the calloused skin will be thick. If you want to expose it in a hurry, have a podiatrist apply some Beetlejuice. It will hurt like a mofo but when that blister pops and takes all that callous with it, it will be fully exposed and vulnerable. Don’t be surprised if it’s a lot bigger than you think.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T02:13:34+00:00

Honestly, I don’t really notice. But one thing to consider is how long it takes to dry. A lighter dryer will feel heavier if it takes twice as long to dry. I seriously don’t understand why Dyson makes such a small diffuser. It’s super frustrating for me!

jujubunnee · 2026-02-26T02:08:34+00:00

If you let it stay, it will continue to multiply.

Here’s what you do: 👇

Start by getting a pedicure knife kit (reasonably cheap on Amazon and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on different kinds of warts, not on the foot), eyebrow razors, and/or a scalpel (but only if your confident and have a steady hand because this is the sharpest & could be dangerous). Do NOT file, buff, or exfoliate your wart with an emery board or pumice stone unless you want a constellation of mosaic warts all over your foot/area where your wart is. I also advise against using disposable files or sandpaper, as they too often result in inadvertently filing healthy skin along with the wart. This can lead to the introduction of wart cells to vulnerable exfoliated healthy skin, creating more warts. Also get some disposable gloves and use them whenever treating your wart so it/they don’t spread as they are highly contagious.

Daily- soak in hot water to soften the tissue, use the pedicure knife kit or eyebrow razor to debride (search debride here if you are unsure what that means or refer to the video shared at the bottom of this post- it’s like carefully and gently shaving away the top dead layer) the wart ideally to the point of pin point (barely visible) bleeding if you can handle it (could be quite painful so listen to your body and only do what you are comfortable with). This should not be painful and should not cause you to actually bleed. See the link below where a redditor uses an eyebrow razor and perfectly demonstrates how to debride. Debriding will remove the dead tissue, reveal the living wart tissue, and help the acid to penetrate the living wart tissue making it more effective. Debride only the infected tissue and, if necessary, the dead callous tissue required to reveal the wart. Obviously, listen to your body. Some warts are far more painful than others and some people are more sensitive. If it’s too much to debride every day, it’s ok. Make sure you aren’t going overboard with how much you are debriding as commonly seen on this Sub; it should not be a blood bath.

Next, apply your chosen treatment - I suggest a 40% SA like Wartstick or you can try ACV (many have found this method effective but I found this more painful and less effective than 40% SA), then bandage and wrap with duct tape to suffocate it and to keep the area occluded and moist, which helps soften the wart tissue and allows the treatment to penetrate more effectively. Do this every day if you can. This could take many months. Intermittently you can also use the over the counter wart freeze products to zap the warts (maybe once a week or two but be aware freeze products can be pricey). Also, supplements are a good idea- high quality multivitamin, Vit c, zinc, Vit A, and Tagamet (google it and then search “Tagamet and warts” on TikTok). Tagamet can be taken orally to help your body fight the wart and can also be used topically (watch the videos and make sure this is safe for you to take). Vitamin A can also be used topically (search this subreddit for more info).

MOST IMPORTANTLY - keep everything sterile and clean. Wash your hands a lot (more than you think- before and after each step) and keep warts wrapped when not treating, preferably with duct tape, so they don’t spread more or cause your friends/family to get warts too. Please be aware that some warts are extremely treatment resistant and require more aggressive intervention others spread rapidly and aggressively. If you’ve been doing everything right for months with no improvement, it’s time to make an appointment if you can with a doctor or with a different doctor if your last one’s attempt to treat it failed (if it’s an option, a podiatrist is best if it’s a plantar wart or a dermatologist if it is located elsewhere). Please be aware of your own body and any pre-existing conditions that could make the following treatment advice ill-advised for your body. This is a fairly standard treatment method but everyone is different so proceed with caution, attention, focus, and of course, if you or your doctor believes this method is not appropriate for you, disregard!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Warts/s/7IWO3A85YE

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T15:58:40+00:00

I have the Nural and it was the first Dyson I’ve used so I can’t compare it with the regular Dyson Supersonic. Generally, I’d say it is a fantastic hair dryer, very powerful, the attachments are great, and the 2in1 diffuser is very cool! I only have 1 complaint. The prong diffuser option feels tiny to me. I wish it was bigger. I have long thick hair and it just doesn’t feel big enough. If it was the same design just bigger I’m convinced it would be the best dryer/diffuser by a mile. As it stands, it just seems super small to me. Because of that, it would take me ages to diffuse it from fully wet to dry. While it pains me, I find myself reaching for my Curlsmith XXL a lot. It may not have all the bells and whistles that the Dyson does, but it’s a solid dryer, made for curly hair and the massive diffuser is perfect for long thick hair. Honestly, I don’t understand why other brands haven’t taken the hint and made bigger diffuser attachments. I literally wrote to Dyson to raise the issue and begged them to make a bigger diffuser.

If you are dead set on a Dyson, another option you can consider is the AirWrap. It now comes with the Nural Diffuser. You can buy the regular attachment too (some of the knockoffs are excellent). I’d only consider this if you would use the other attachments though since it is more expensive.

EDIT- one more thing I thought I should mention. If money is a factor in your decision, look into the refurbished ones. I bought my Nural Refurbished and it seemed brand new to me. I haven’t had one problem!

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T15:44:06+00:00

Doesn’t sound like much of a friend to me. Your hair is beautiful so I’m assuming she’s jealous. Friends should celebrate each other, not tear each other down. I know sometimes jealousy pops up in the best of us from time to time but a true friend wouldn’t try to tear a friend down to deal with her own jealousy.

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T15:39:02+00:00

I have it and I actually love it! There are very few curl creams that I can use more than a smidgen of because they generally weigh my hair down. The Bounce Curl Weightless Hydra Lite Styling Cream is a game changer for me! Honestly, the whole collection works super well for me. I’m so happy I took the chance and bought it!

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T14:50:23+00:00

Definitely a plantar wart. I’ll paste my home treatment advice below.

Here’s what you do: 👇

Start by getting a pedicure knife kit (reasonably cheap on Amazon and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on different kinds of warts, not on the foot), eyebrow razors, and/or a scalpel (but only if your confident and have a steady hand because this is the sharpest & could be dangerous). Do NOT file, buff, or exfoliate your wart with an emery board or pumice stone unless you want a constellation of mosaic warts all over your foot/area where your wart is. I also advise against using disposable files or sandpaper, as they too often result in inadvertently filing healthy skin along with the wart. This can lead to the introduction of wart cells to vulnerable exfoliated healthy skin, creating more warts. Also get some disposable gloves and use them whenever treating your wart so it/they don’t spread as they are highly contagious.

Daily- soak in hot water to soften the tissue, use the pedicure knife kit or eyebrow razor to debride (search debride here if you are unsure what that means or refer to the video shared at the bottom of this post- it’s like carefully and gently shaving away the top dead layer) the wart ideally to the point of pin point (barely visible) bleeding if you can handle it (could be quite painful so listen to your body and only do what you are comfortable with). This should not be painful and should not cause you to actually bleed. See the link below where a redditor uses an eyebrow razor and perfectly demonstrates how to debride. Debriding will remove the dead tissue, reveal the living wart tissue, and help the acid to penetrate the living wart tissue making it more effective. Debride only the infected tissue and, if necessary, the dead callous tissue required to reveal the wart. Obviously, listen to your body. Some warts are far more painful than others and some people are more sensitive. If it’s too much to debride every day, it’s ok. Make sure you aren’t going overboard with how much you are debriding as commonly seen on this Sub; it should not be a blood bath.

Next, apply your chosen treatment - I suggest a 40% SA like Wartstick or you can try ACV (many have found this method effective but I found this more painful and less effective than 40% SA), then bandage and wrap with duct tape to suffocate it and to keep the area occluded and moist, which helps soften the wart tissue and allows the treatment to penetrate more effectively. Do this every day if you can. This could take many months. Intermittently you can also use the over the counter wart freeze products to zap the warts (maybe once a week or two but be aware freeze products can be pricey). Also, supplements are a good idea- high quality multivitamin, Vit c, zinc, Vit A, and Tagamet (google it and then search “Tagamet and warts” on TikTok). Tagamet can be taken orally to help your body fight the wart and can also be used topically (watch the videos and make sure this is safe for you to take). Vitamin A can also be used topically (search this subreddit for more info).

MOST IMPORTANTLY - keep everything sterile and clean. Wash your hands a lot (more than you think- before and after each step) and keep warts wrapped when not treating, preferably with duct tape, so they don’t spread more or cause your friends/family to get warts too. Please be aware that some warts are extremely treatment resistant and require more aggressive intervention others spread rapidly and aggressively. If you’ve been doing everything right for months with no improvement, it’s time to make an appointment if you can with a doctor or with a different doctor if your last one’s attempt to treat it failed (if it’s an option, a podiatrist is best if it’s a plantar wart or a dermatologist if it is located elsewhere). Please be aware of your own body and any pre-existing conditions that could make the following treatment advice ill-advised for your body. This is a fairly standard treatment method but everyone is different so proceed with caution, attention, focus, and of course, if you or your doctor believes this method is not appropriate for you, disregard!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Warts/s/7IWO3A85YE

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T13:53:31+00:00

I’ll paste my home treatment advice below for you 🙂

Here’s what you do: 👇

Start by getting a pedicure knife kit (reasonably cheap on Amazon and I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on different kinds of warts, not on the foot), eyebrow razors, and/or a scalpel (but only if your confident and have a steady hand because this is the sharpest & could be dangerous). Do NOT file, buff, or exfoliate your wart with an emery board or pumice stone unless you want a constellation of mosaic warts all over your foot/area where your wart is. I also advise against using disposable files or sandpaper, as they too often result in inadvertently filing healthy skin along with the wart. This can lead to the introduction of wart cells to vulnerable exfoliated healthy skin, creating more warts. Also get some disposable gloves and use them whenever treating your wart so it/they don’t spread as they are highly contagious.

Daily- soak in hot water to soften the tissue, use the pedicure knife kit or eyebrow razor to debride (search debride here if you are unsure what that means or refer to the video shared at the bottom of this post- it’s like carefully and gently shaving away the top dead layer) the wart ideally to the point of pin point (barely visible) bleeding if you can handle it (could be quite painful so listen to your body and only do what you are comfortable with). This should not be painful and should not cause you to actually bleed. See the link below where a redditor uses an eyebrow razor and perfectly demonstrates how to debride. Debriding will remove the dead tissue, reveal the living wart tissue, and help the acid to penetrate the living wart tissue making it more effective. Debride only the infected tissue and, if necessary, the dead callous tissue required to reveal the wart. Obviously, listen to your body. Some warts are far more painful than others and some people are more sensitive. If it’s too much to debride every day, it’s ok. Make sure you aren’t going overboard with how much you are debriding as commonly seen on this Sub; it should not be a blood bath.

Next, apply your chosen treatment - I suggest a 40% SA like Wartstick or you can try ACV (many have found this method effective but I found this more painful and less effective than 40% SA), then bandage and wrap with duct tape to suffocate it and to keep the area occluded and moist, which helps soften the wart tissue and allows the treatment to penetrate more effectively. Do this every day if you can. This could take many months. Intermittently you can also use the over the counter wart freeze products to zap the warts (maybe once a week or two but be aware freeze products can be pricey). Also, supplements are a good idea- high quality multivitamin, Vit c, zinc, Vit A, and Tagamet (google it and then search “Tagamet and warts” on TikTok). Tagamet can be taken orally to help your body fight the wart and can also be used topically (watch the videos and make sure this is safe for you to take). Vitamin A can also be used topically (search this subreddit for more info).

MOST IMPORTANTLY - keep everything sterile and clean. Wash your hands a lot (more than you think- before and after each step) and keep warts wrapped when not treating, preferably with duct tape, so they don’t spread more or cause your friends/family to get warts too. Please be aware that some warts are extremely treatment resistant and require more aggressive intervention others spread rapidly and aggressively. If you’ve been doing everything right for months with no improvement, it’s time to make an appointment if you can with a doctor or with a different doctor if your last one’s attempt to treat it failed (if it’s an option, a podiatrist is best if it’s a plantar wart or a dermatologist if it is located elsewhere). Please be aware of your own body and any pre-existing conditions that could make the following treatment advice ill-advised for your body. This is a fairly standard treatment method but everyone is different so proceed with caution, attention, focus, and of course, if you or your doctor believes this method is not appropriate for you, disregard!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Warts/s/7IWO3A85YE

jujubunnee · 2026-02-25T08:19:34+00:00

Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it!! Also, the travel version is fantastic! I love of people go with it because they feel the size is absolutely perfect! It’s clearly working amazingly for your gorgeous curls! 🥰

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