If hair is catching means lack of moistur
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Topic: If hair is catching means lack of moistur
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Subject: If hair is catching means lack of moistur
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 9:21am
| I read in a cosmetology book in books a million that women are mistaken about not wearing wool near their hair or not sleeping on cotton pillow cases because if your hair is catching on these things it means you have a lack of moisture. What do you think about this? |
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Posted By: Renee
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 1:44pm
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we're not worried about our hair catching on cotton pillowcases or scarves. we're worried about the cotton materials because they suck moisture out of the hair ------------- |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 3:38pm
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she also claims that if you have enough moisture in the hairshaft that cotton pillows wont suck out enough moisture to make a difference is this true im just curious to know if i can bust out the cotton pillows again |
Posted By: Phoenix1017
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 6:09pm
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What does she say about the friction between the two... of sleeping on that rough material?
Also, who was the book geared towards? What type of hair? Some AA have trouble keeping adequate moisture in their hair, that is why it is not best to sleep on it. ------------- http://fire.prohosting.com/p1017 - My Hair Site Copy site: http://phoenix1017.sitesled.com 
Current Length:32" |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 6:44pm
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she just said that "its a myth that sleeping on cotton pillows suck out the moisture and cause hair to break ,if your hair is properly moisturized it should dry out so fast" this book was geared for everyones hair but the chapter this comes out of is specifically for AA hair. I forget the name of the book ill find out this weekend when we go back to book a million |
Posted By: cookiesnkream
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 7:10pm
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well ill be honest,, im neurotic when it comes to my appearance lol so i insist on sleeping with a silk bandana on my head but b4 i was doing that i can never remember finding stray broken hairs or having dryness becuz of sleeping directly on cotton pillowcases so im really not sure how true that all is but ill continue with my silk bandana for precaution cuz i too happy with my growth to risk it  BTW i
dont think its wise tho to sleep on a cotton pillow case with ur hair down,, i think its safer in a bun ------------- Hair type: 3b some c?, fine strands, last relaxer sept 05, never again!!! current :ap length on sides,,nearly bsl in back, damn those old frazzled ends! I am hair OBSESSED |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 8:37pm
It probably won't happen over night, but sleeping every night like this will more than likely present moisture and friction problems for the hair- especially the more textured types.
What is the name of this book? Who is the author? I've never heard that in my life. ------------- 
http://blackhairscience.com - The Science of Black Hair |
TwinkletOes23 wrote:Posted By: Vanity3
Date Posted: April 19 2006 at 9:27pm
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U R Right Slick...I'm stickling to my silk scarf and satin pillow cases! I've come too far to risk it all on pillow cases that just so happen to match my bed set BTW, I don't wear my wool scarfs directly on my neck in the winter. If I wear a wool scarf, I cover it with a satin scarf and wear it around my neck. Less friction that way! ------------- Natural since March 2006 No "heat" challenge for Winter 08-09 public.fotki.com/Vanity3 keepitsimplesista.ning.com/profile/Vanity1920 |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 8:40am
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I've been sleeping on cotton all my life, lol. Haven't seen any problems yet. Most of the time I have my hair tied up though, or in a ponytail w/ a scarf on. I don't even think my scarf is silk.....oh well. ------------- |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 9:37am
I alternate between satin and cotton...none of my scarfs are silk or satin. Anyways, I didn't have a silk/ stain pillowcase until 1.5 years after my big chop or while I was relax and still didn't see any problems or loose hair on the pillows ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 11:55am
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I went to look for the book and they said that someone bought the last copy AND they are discontinuing it....maybe thats a hint at something huh? |
Posted By: Renata22
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 12:03pm
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cotton pillow cases absorb the moisture from my hair.
edit: also, I can tell the difference in my hair after sleeping without a scarf for a few days. It seems more fragile. ------------- Hair type: who knows? Length: 23 inches as of 3/10/06 MY HAIR IS OFFICIALLY BRA STRAP LENGTH!! Goal: Waist Length, which is only 30 inches so ADVISE ME ON HOW TO GET JUST 7 MORE INCHES OF GROWTH! |
Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 2:43pm
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I sleep on cotton pillowcases, but i always have something (a scarf or bonnet) to protect my hair at night from my tossing and turning. I sleep so bad at night y'all its a hot mess
Also with my daughter, I have to make sure she sleeps on her blanket with a sateen side on top of her pillow... otherwise theres that tell tell baby bald spot showing up in the back. That rubbing ain't no joke. -------------
http://blackhairscience.com - The Science of Black Hair |
Posted By: Phoenix1017
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 3:46pm
So she skipped talking about damage becuase of friction on rough materials. Okay, not that I will start sleeping on cotton or anything (that does break and dry out my hair, I know from experience), but let us know the name of the book and author when you find out. Everything written in a book isn't true. I want to see what I can find out about this character.
ETA - Oh, I just saw you said it was discontinued. That may be a sign. ------------- http://fire.prohosting.com/p1017 - My Hair Site Copy site: http://phoenix1017.sitesled.com
Current Length:32" |
Posted By: Renee
Date Posted: April 20 2006 at 11:55pm
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its also bad for skin. i so a noticeable difference in my face skin when i started sleeping on satin pillowcases ------------- |
Posted By: TwinkletOes23
Date Posted: April 21 2006 at 1:01am
really your skin hmmm not me maybe thats b/c my skin is so oily....anyways i just wanted the author of the book on to something i guess not huh....i know ppl of other races do sleep on satin pillows i just dont see it very often wonder why that is.......but moving on i guess i wont throw my satin pillows out just yet 
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Posted By: Seni
Date Posted: April 21 2006 at 8:06am
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I notice a huge difference. If I sleep on a non silk/satin pillowcase and I have my hair out, it looks a H.A.M. in the morning, but when I use the silk, my hair looks fine, other than looking a bit flat, to the extent I could fingercomb and go if wearing the hair straight.
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Posted By: SwEEt_t_piE
Date Posted: April 21 2006 at 3:59pm
Im with these ladies...i try to keep it wrapped every nite or else ------------- "WHEN WE WALK DOWN THE STREET DUDES CALL US THE COVERGIRLS...WE STAND OUT WHEN WE NEXT TO THEM OTHER GIRLS!!!" -LIL KIM |