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

I saw something else to this on another website and im quite amazed, but quite dubious as to whether it actually works!

Have you used such products that make your length grow, like loads? . . . .

To all these people who say they wash their hair daily...is your hair natural or relaxed? And out of interest how many years have you been doing this for?

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To all these people who say they wash their hair daily...is your hair natural or relaxed? And out of interest how many years have you been doing this for?

I don't wash my hair everyday, I wash it once a week. My hair is relaxed, but I have been thinking about no longer relaxing and it and just going natural, but making sure I look after it well - to prevent breakage.

Have you got relaxed hair then?

Oooh be careful with converting back to natural hair...so much damage can be caused! Yeah my hair is relaxed has been for the past 4 years and still very long thank god! I used to wash my hair once a week but recently i've increased it to every 5 days.

I don't wash my hair everyday, I wash it once a week. My hair is relaxed, but I have been thinking about no longer relaxing and it and just going natural, but making sure I look after it well - to prevent breakage.

Have you got relaxed hair then?

Let me know if you need any help or advice re the au naturel thing. I have helped several of my friends through it

Ooo really? what have your friends found? has their hair started to break, have they had lots of growth, what products have they been using? . .

Sowee for all the questions, just want to research lots before I decide to do it or not.

Yea i know, its why im iffing and butting about going natural - my mum has said not to do it and its has taken me a while as it is to get my hair in a reasonable state (minus my itchy/dandruff problem which I think I have mastered - I didnt apply any so called hair oil that contains that petrolatum crap) - I used green oil and so far *touch wood* I havent had no problems

Make sure you're serious about converting to natural. I have natural hair and I would definitely say it's a hassle. IMO, it is more difficult to manage; even when you straighten it, humidity strikes. Your hair will grow, regardless of whether it is relaxed or natural; the reaosn why people think afro hair doesn't grow, is due to the fact it is fragile. It breaks before you see growth, so try wearing protective hairstyles i.e. braids, buns, as well as keeping it moisturised and you should see growth

Let me know if you need any help or advice re the au naturel thing. I have helped several of my friends through it

I wanted to go natural but as someone said, it is a tough thing to do and my hair is like rock, but what i've done is found a compromise. I only relax my hair either once in 3 months or once in 6 months (i didn't use to do it that often anyways) and just use different products, so I don't cause too much damage. I use very few products and my hair is fine and has never been better.

Make sure you're serious about converting to natural. I have natural hair and I would definitely say it's a hassle. IMO, it is more difficult to manage; even when you straighten it, humidity strikes. Your hair will grow, regardless of whether it is relaxed or natural; the reaosn why people think afro hair doesn't grow, is due to the fact it is fragile. It breaks before you see growth, so try wearing protective hairstyles i.e. braids, buns, as well as keeping it moisturised and you should see growth

Well I just want to stop relaxing or increase stretching time in between - Im currently relaxing every 6weeks. I treat/steam my own hair because my hairdressers costs too much and I dont think what they are charging is worth it - all they do is scratch the scalp, put hair mayonnaise on it and shove me under the steamer for 20mins, take me out, wash and style.

Im currently in the process of changing all my hair products as the current one's I have, all have that petrolatum rubbish which actually apparently clogs the hair follicles and it makes sense why im suffering so badly with the dandruff and why my hair won't grow.
I have decided to try the Organic Africas Best and Organic Roots Stimulator products and so far, a product which I found in the hair stash has been alright and a green oil my mum applies to my scalp - both have been good.

As for the braids - am afraid after watching Jamelia on her travels as to where false hair comes from, that option is off my list, the buns - I have my hair in a bun now and then due to dancing (Ballet), but not often - I usually have it up if I have my dandruff problem or I have it down when my hair is nice and clean.

What products are you using? . . .

Well I don't want to go natural natural as such, just stretch the amount of time I relax and just look after it really well in the 'stretching' time.

You honestly cannot go wrong with natural hair care products. They are great.

As much as I love braids/twists with or without extensions, you have to be careful to find a hairdresser who is not going to yank and pull at your hair as it puts pressure on your hairline

I am going to be blunt. You either have to ensure you retouch any new growth or you dont use relaxers at all. If you leave your hair for that amount of time it is going to break pretty badly because you will be trying to do the same thing to processed and unprocessed hair

If you are unsure of what you want to do with your hair for the meantime and debating whether or not to stay relaxed or go natural then I suggested you put your hair in micro braids/twists