Official Thread for Those with Afro-Hair Only - Ladies and Gents . .

I think I'm gonna get braid extensions in either red or purple. Anyone got any pics of inspiration?

Please post a pic of your hair and if I may ask whats your heritage

Who is going? I'm so excited

I was going to but completely forgot lol. Did you go? If so, how was it?

How was it?

I'm not sure why I'm posting this but I need moral support.

My hair is driving me crazy. I started my regimen last week and I have been taking extra good care of my hair (even if I say so myself) and, even though most parts of my hair look and feel better, there's a small patch at the back that is terrifying. I've tried everything but every time I touch it, it feels rough and when I cut it I see split ends or some sort of damage on all strands. No other part is like this.

I don't know what else to do :'(

Don't know how I've only just found this thread.

I relax my hair every 6 weeks or so and have done for about 2 years. My hairs been getting "thinner" lately, as my mum likes to put it. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations to get thicker hair

Jamaican Black Castor Oil but use a moisturiser first. Strech out your relaxer , instead of six weeks make it 8 etc. Avoid tight styles

Don't know how I've only just found this thread.

I relax my hair every 6 weeks or so and have done for about 2 years. My hairs been getting "thinner" lately, as my mum likes to put it. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations to get thicker hair

Wave noveau moisturising lotion then seal with oil? My hair felt really tough but after using it, it was soft

Thank you. What would be the best moisturiser to use?

Don't know how I've only just found this thread.

I relax my hair every 6 weeks or so and have done for about 2 years. My hairs been getting "thinner" lately, as my mum likes to put it. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations to get thicker hair

Wave noveau , any moisturiser that has aqua(water as the main/first ingredient

Don't relax your hair at all, then it will be very thick . Or if you'd rather not go natural, then relaxing your hair every 10 weeks or so would be better than 6 weeks. Also, make sure you get regular trims and try protective styling.

Thanks. I'll look into that.




Oh gosh no I can't handle that thick hehe. But yeah I think I'll space out my relaxer more.

You could try Castor oil, and maybe a black tea rinse- both are said to improve hair thickness. I'd definitely recommend spacing out your relaxer a bit more, maybe every 8-12 weeks? That should help it recover some, but part of how relaxers work is by breaking down individual hair strands resulting in a loss of thickness, so you may not see very much in the way of improvement there I'm afraid- still, it's worth a shot!

Does anyone know any cheap (but good) places to get a weave done? I want to go back to having a weave but I definitely can't afford the place I used to go to.

What area are you from?

No no no
Don’t grease your silk wrap, change it every 6 weeks. Or buy a silk pillow if it comes off.
Braiding is fine but you need to wash your hair obviously when its out. Use a good shampoo product such as argan oil shampoo or shampoos with sulphates. A good moisturising conditioner is important. Coconut oil is a good conditioner that you can add to you conditioner or shampoo, it penetrates your hair. When conditioning leave in for 30 mins or more with heat or heat cap. Olive oil also makes you hair softer
Invest in oils. You shouldn’t grease but moisturise. Moisturise your hair especially the tips daily. Use a water based moisturiser then seal it with oil such as jbco, safflower , whatever oil. Our hair is dry so you need to moisturise it.

You might to see your hairdresser for a protein treatment.
Low manipulation- don’t brush your hair too hard.

You haven’t got 3c less hair so take very good care of it. Don’t bother colouring it if your hair isn’t healthy.
Buy a wide tooth comb

Don’t buy hair products that have alcohol in it
Try to avoid heat

When relaxing your hair do it professionally and wait between relaxing e.g. every 8 weeks etc
Are you in London?


Find out your hair type . Black people mostly have 3c and below hair.
• Type 3c – Springy, spiral curls of about 9mm to 12 mm in diameter (loose)
• Type 4a – very tight curls with peaks from 5 to 7mm apart (tight)
• Type 4b – very tight spiral curls of 7mm or less in diameter (kinky)





Really long sorry lol

Hey, check out my youtube channel ashababe56 I went natural 2 years ago. I am completely again using grease or any products for that matter, on my scalp. And if you think that natural hair is easier to maintain, you're in for a big surprise. I'd also suggest this website blackgirllonghair.com.

Good Luck!

Once a month lol for real?!?! Throw that blue magic/sulfur 8 or whatever it is called in the bin girl! You need to do some protective styles so you can get used to styling your own hair because once you go natural you aren't going to have braids all the time (well I hope not).Getting braids back to back over a long period of time can put stress on your hair especially your edges. Go on Youtube have a look at forums for black hair care and you should be fine.




lol I agree with what you said