Etc. Bears and Bespoke, A Thread of Fashion

Tef

Uh

G-gizzy?

Did you turn your avatar kitty into a hat?

(Hat looks neat good job)

Delaney

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

Calamity Jane

Clint Eastwood wrote: »

two things:

is this guy from wavves

i want to punch this guy out

cabsy

Delaney wrote: »

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

When my hair was longer I used a wide tooth comb when it was wet and then gently scrunched it a little bit while wet and then left it alone forever

Delaney

cabsy wrote: »

Delaney wrote: »

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

When my hair was longer I used a wide tooth comb when it was wet and then gently scrunched it a little bit while wet and then left it alone forever

That's what I've mainly tried and it results in the really big curls that look unnatural. I don't yet know how to soften/separate the curls up without making my hair frizz.

smof

Calamity Jane wrote: »

Clint Eastwood wrote: »

two things:

is this guy from wavves

i want to punch this guy out

I'm a pacifist and would never assault anyone

but

yeah.

Gizzy

Tef wrote: »

Uh

G-gizzy?

Did you turn your avatar kitty into a hat?

(Hat looks neat good job)

she's way too orange, and gangsta to be my hat

Eddy

I get what that guy is going for thematically, and I'm glad people are experimenting with unconventional lengths in their wardrobe

I would never wear it myself or see it be worn where I live but

do you baby, do you

miscellaneousinsanity

whos this dapper monochromatic fuck think he is

(i've got better photos on an actual camera but i am lazy)

Psykoma

?

smof

Clean yo' mirror!

Lost Salient

misc I love your hair sooo muuuch forever

bowtiedseal

@gizzy I think you rock the hat way more than your bro! I love it

Delaney wrote: »

cabsy wrote: »

Delaney wrote: »

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

When my hair was longer I used a wide tooth comb when it was wet and then gently scrunched it a little bit while wet and then left it alone forever

That's what I've mainly tried and it results in the really big curls that look unnatural. I don't yet know how to soften/separate the curls up without making my hair frizz.

yaay I love talking curly hair

I am sure your big curls are awesome! some people would kill for "unnatural" looking natural curls. if you want to change it up, here are a few things I did when I had short hair and bigger curls - adjust/shake hair out at the root with fingers when it is SOPPING wet. if it is approaching dry, frizz will happen. you can also separate your curls manually and twist them out with your fingers for smaller curls - again the key is doing it when your hair is still very wet! as for drying, I almost always let mine air dry but since my hair will freeze on my head if i do that now I will diffuse dry the ends a bit (upside down). I'm sure I would have less frizz if I refrained from touching it at all while it dried but I have no self control and I like big hair so I scrunch it a lot as it dries.

product wise - it's just best to experiment. some products require a handful and for others less is more. I usually start out with a quarter sized dollop and then increase or decrease if I feel I haven't gotten it right.

and the forums on naturallycurly.com are a wealth of knowledge. there is bound to be someone there with your hair type! plus looking at before/after pics is fun.

my hair today, miss jessie products

Delaney

bowtiedseal wrote: »

@gizzy I think you rock the hat way more than your bro! I love it

Delaney wrote: »

cabsy wrote: »

Delaney wrote: »

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

When my hair was longer I used a wide tooth comb when it was wet and then gently scrunched it a little bit while wet and then left it alone forever

That's what I've mainly tried and it results in the really big curls that look unnatural. I don't yet know how to soften/separate the curls up without making my hair frizz.

yaay I love talking curly hair

I am sure your big curls are awesome! some people would kill for "unnatural" looking natural curls. if you want to change it up, here are a few things I did when I had short hair and bigger curls - adjust/shake hair out at the root with fingers when it is SOPPING wet. if it is approaching dry, frizz will happen. you can also separate your curls manually and twist them out with your fingers for smaller curls - again the key is doing it when your hair is still very wet! as for drying, I almost always let mine air dry but since my hair will freeze on my head if i do that now I will diffuse dry the ends a bit (upside down). I'm sure I would have less frizz if I refrained from touching it at all while it dried but I have no self control and I like big hair so I scrunch it a lot as it dries.

product wise - it's just best to experiment. some products require a handful and for others less is more. I usually start out with a quarter sized dollop and then increase or decrease if I feel I haven't gotten it right.

and the forums on naturallycurly.com are a wealth of knowledge. there is bound to be someone there with your hair type! plus looking at before/after pics is fun.

my hair today, miss jessie products

Your hair looks gorgeous! I look forward to mine being long again. (It's below my shoulders wet currently; dry, not so much. I wanted to make sure I got back to healthy ends so I think I had them cut a little more than I realized at the time.)

And thanks for the tips! I really need to spend more time on the naturallycurly.com site. So far, I've mostly used it to find information on appropriate products. I also just need more patience. I look at pictures and think "my hair could do that" only to find that my hair isn't quite doing that instantly. The hair stylist said they're Botticelli curls, but I don't know the number/letter designation for that yet.

My hair is air-drying now, actually, with a few clips to try and get more height at the crown. They left the top a little long, but I should learn to deal with it anyway. I really want to get another sock-diffuser so I can speed things at least a little, and also for winter. It's below freezing outside right now and it's a tad chilly.

Anyway, thanks again! If my hair does anything worthwhile, I may try to get a picture when it is dry.

Kadith

I am ignoring the dress code/uniform at work for these sweet new sweaters I bought.

Mostly because of the cold, but also because my boss has admitted to taking me over to the business office simply to be eye candy for the older ladies there.

Clint Eastwood

Calamity Jane wrote: »

Clint Eastwood wrote: »

two things:

is this guy from wavves

i want to punch this guy out

no, worse. he's from helsinki

Vixx

@Kadith lookin' fly, guy

MadEddy

bowtiedseal wrote: »

@gizzy I think you rock the hat way more than your bro! I love it

Delaney wrote: »

cabsy wrote: »

Delaney wrote: »

bowtiedseal wrote: »

I've been using the miss Jessie products I talked about ordering last thread for a few weeks and they are fabulous. I've got creme de la curl conditioner, leave in condish, and the jelly soft curls styling gel. I LOVE the gel - it's amazing for second day hair. Just wet hair a little and scrunch with gel and bam great hair. It gives great soft definition. The only issue is these products + my hair getting longer is giving me softer, more stretchy curls than I'm used to so it's a bit of an adjustment, but I really like it overall.

I am having the hardest time trying to find the right way to dry my hair (or let it dry) along with what finishing products to use and how much. There's no problem getting curls, but they don't seem to be falling into anything that looks like a natural hairstyle. Usually, the curls are too large and clumped together, but if I try to separate them more, I'm still getting frizz. Overall, my hair is in much better shape, though.

When my hair was longer I used a wide tooth comb when it was wet and then gently scrunched it a little bit while wet and then left it alone forever

That's what I've mainly tried and it results in the really big curls that look unnatural. I don't yet know how to soften/separate the curls up without making my hair frizz.

yaay I love talking curly hair

I am sure your big curls are awesome! some people would kill for "unnatural" looking natural curls. if you want to change it up, here are a few things I did when I had short hair and bigger curls - adjust/shake hair out at the root with fingers when it is SOPPING wet. if it is approaching dry, frizz will happen. you can also separate your curls manually and twist them out with your fingers for smaller curls - again the key is doing it when your hair is still very wet! as for drying, I almost always let mine air dry but since my hair will freeze on my head if i do that now I will diffuse dry the ends a bit (upside down). I'm sure I would have less frizz if I refrained from touching it at all while it dried but I have no self control and I like big hair so I scrunch it a lot as it dries.

product wise - it's just best to experiment. some products require a handful and for others less is more. I usually start out with a quarter sized dollop and then increase or decrease if I feel I haven't gotten it right.

and the forums on naturallycurly.com are a wealth of knowledge. there is bound to be someone there with your hair type! plus looking at before/after pics is fun.

I had a sample of a hair mask from Miss Jessie that smelled kinda gross but made my hair so soft. I don't even have words to describe how soft it made my hair.

Raw Concrete

The lurker thread has inspired me to try posting a bit again. New winter scarf/coat get; I'm really happy with the dark green duffle coat.

Vixx

jesus h christ do we have an attractive goddamn forum or what

crwth

Raw Concrete wrote: »

The lurker thread has inspired me to try posting a bit again. New winter scarf/coat get; I'm really happy with the dark green duffle coat.

what's it like being jon hamm's stand in

Usagi

Sweet fucking christ what is with this place

deanspasm.gif

Usagi

Ahem...anyhoo

I like the coat! It's tough to tell it's green in the photo, but if it's really that dark in person you might want to look into a charcoal grey scarf instead of the camel?

Fishman

It shouldn't be surprising that a dude named Raw Concrete is so chiselled...


... I'll show myself out.

Grey Ghost

oh FUCK you guys

Usagi

Grey Ghost wrote: »

oh FUCK you guys

Bring it

skettios

Between not washing my hair as much and the dry weather, I appear to have developed what I think is dandruff
idk what to dooooooo

Raw Concrete

Thanks for the compliments, you guys are cool. Crappy cell phone camera is all I have; It's a hunter/bottle green so it's not quite as dark as it came out in the picture. A grey scarf is on my list; good eye from the fashion thread!

Delaney

@bowtiedseal

Since I was talking badly about it, my hair decided to almost cooperate. Here's the dry result.

Eddy

that green color is ill, yo

bowtiedseal

@delaney your curls are gorgeous girl!!

Delaney

bowtiedseal wrote: »

@delaney your curls are gorgeous girl!!

Thanks! Maybe I'm getting the hang of it. I'm just glad you mentioned the whole curly girl method weeks ago.

bowtiedseal

YES that makes me happy it's working for you!

Usagi

Having some major curly hair jealousy tonight, dang!!!

crwth

damn sometimes i wish my hair could get that curly again

but then i'd have to grow it out longer than a month and that's not happening again

bowtiedseal

my curl pattern has changed a lot over the years and sometimes I wish I could pick one for the day (giant volume or beachy waves or whatever)

your picture is making me nostalgic for my short hair/big curls!

one of my friends was telling me my hair makes her jealous because it has recently started to get wavier/straighter and honestly I would have an identity crisis if my hair wasn't curly anymore.

Delaney

When I was growing up, I took lazily took advantage of my hair being naturally curly and never really bothered to learn a lot of styling tricks. To this day, I can do myself serious damage with a curling iron. I've also never straightened my hair, but there were lots of times (most of them) when I didn't work with the curl as I should have. It'll be nice to take care of it properly (and relatively easily!) and still have it look good.

bowtiedseal

curling irons are a mystery to me

also this is apropos of nothing but god I am so over chevron patterns and burlap. why is everyone obsessed with freaking BURLAP all of a sudden?!

Blake T

Bits, your hair just entertains me, it's just so much of a curly mess it is awesome.

Blake T

(This will result in, when I get home Vivienne demanding to know if she should curl her hair or something and I will have to explain to her it is only your cats I crush on)