[LostArtOfMurder]

(Original post by flosaw9)
What area are you from?

Hampstead. Obviously there's nowhere cheap here so I don't mind the area

[Miss Purple]

Firstly, really sorry for the long acknowledgement of your replies! (Uni exams etc -__-) Really apprieciate them thank you so much for your advice!

(Original post by Ebuwa)
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)



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Really long sorry lol

Hi there nooo, I don't grease the actual scarf haha, no no, I mean't my hair.. And every 6 weeks? I've had it over a year! I've made a note of what shampoo and oils to put in my conditioner

I'd say my hair is 4a and yes I'm in London!

(Original post by Asha5692)
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!

Thanks for the website! I've gone natural because it's the lesser evil I guess. I was using indian hemp and african royale "super gro" (oh please hahahha) and moisturiser.. But they aren't doing much. I'll definitely check out your channel and that website

(Original post by chronic_fatigue)
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

Yeah I thought I could get away with doing braids back to back and I thought having my hair out leaves it vulnerable to the elements thus damaging it. I've had my braids in for about 2 months (because I was away) and once the front was getting rough I'd just take it out and put it back in.... Eiish rough on my edges is a euphamism

Thanks for all your help!!

[Ebuwa]

(Original post by Miss Purple)
Firstly, really sorry for the long acknowledgement of your replies! (Uni exams etc -__-) Really apprieciate them thank you so much for your advice!



Hi there nooo, I don't grease the actual scarf haha, no no, I mean't my hair.. And every 6 weeks? I've had it over a year! I've made a note of what shampoo and oils to put in my conditioner

I'd say my hair is 4a and yes I'm in London!

Some it becomes less effective after a certain amoutn fo time, or you could just buy a silk pillowcase. Ok so you won't have problems finding products

[*Thedreaming*]

finished my box braids.

[LostArtOfMurder]

(Original post by LostArtOfMurder)
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.

Anyone?

[humy369]

I want to dye my hair red (it's dark brown/black right now) but I've never dyed my hair before so I was just wondering what the best brand would be?

[Candesense]

(Original post by humy369)
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

In my experience (11years relaxing) its not a good idea to go too long without relaxing as hair can start to break. Try to be consistent with when you re touch. Also its not ideal to re touch less than 6 weeks.

You may need to just switch up your hair routine. Try a hair mask such as Phillp Kingsley elastisizer which is a good treatment. It is a bit pricey but if you look around on the net you should be able to find it cheap.

Other options are mane n tail which is meant to help grow hair as is nourkin which is a hair treatment tablet which helps prevent hair loss.
I tend to wash my hair once a week. I don't do more than one shampoo as over washing and leaving conditioner on for too long don't help. Also when drying hair. Let it dry at least 50% naturally before applying heat so you don't have heat on your hair for too long.

Try not to use too much heat and if you do then use a heat protection spray.

Maybe your hairdressers do a conditioning treatment you could have in between relaxers ? Your stylist should be able to advise or perhaps a change of relaxer is needed. Another think that damaged my hair was colour. You didn't state that you coloured your hair but its something to consider. Semi perm colour is a good option.

Good luck

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[R4INBOW]

Ah I need to get me a silk pillow case damn headcap keeps coming off!


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[chronic_fatigue]

(Original post by LostArtOfMurder)
Anyone?

Crown and Glory in Camberwell are cheap and the weave looks quite good but I have never had it on my own head.

[Candesense]

(Original post by humy369)
I want to dye my hair red (it's dark brown/black right now) but I've never dyed my hair before so I was just wondering what the best brand would be?

I would recommend a semi permanent colour as its safer but also washes out if you're not happy. If you can afford it then get it done at a hairdressers if not then just use a semi-perm colour. If you have thick hair that is past your shoulders would recommend more than one bottle.

I don't know an exact shop brand as I get my done in my hairdressers (brand:Goldwell shade:5VR)

If you do begin to colour you have to remember to keep up with conditioning.

I don't recommend Dark and Lovely. Had a bad experience where hair broke!!!

Good luck x

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[humy369]

(Original post by Candesense)
I would recommend a semi permanent colour as its safer but also washes out if you're not happy. If you can afford it then get it done at a hairdressers if not then just use a semi-perm colour. If you have thick hair that is past your shoulders would recommend more than one bottle.

I don't know an exact shop brand as I get my done in my hairdressers (brand:Goldwell shade:5VR)

If you do begin to colour you have to remember to keep up with conditioning.

I don't recommend Dark and Lovely. Had a bad experience where hair broke!!!

Good luck x

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Thank you

[LostArtOfMurder]

(Original post by chronic_fatigue)
Crown and Glory in Camberwell are cheap and the weave looks quite good but I have never had it on my own head.

Okay thanks, I'll look into it

[sheepshap]

does anyone know nice prom hairstyles!?!!?!!

[Ebuwa]

(Original post by sheepshap)
does anyone know nice prom hairstyles!?!!?!!

Depends if you want to do braids, ahve your own hair, etc

[sheepshap]

(Original post by Ebuwa)
Depends if you want to do braids, ahve your own hair, etc

Well i have fine-medium hair so i was gonna have it up with a fringe- i have a large forehead
I just dont know what to do with the rest of my hair :/

[R4INBOW]

Does anyone know reputable sources for virgin hair? I don't really feel like getting scammed by a local hair shop, so I'd rather get deets of somewhere that's official


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[flosaw9]

(Original post by R4INBOW)
Does anyone know reputable sources for virgin hair? I don't really feel like getting scammed by a local hair shop, so I'd rather get deets of somewhere that's official


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here's a few, on facebook search:

Good Hair
Hairwaves brazilian hair
ukhairweaves
love hair

[*Dreamer*]

Hey guys

So I relaxed my hair 1-2 years ago, which was great while it lasted, but due to serious breakage, I'm just gunna grow out the relaxer and go back to natural. So in the meantime I'm looking to do a full weave. I'd like something that looks really nice, for back to uni =D...and relatively natural, i'd liek something curly....I'm not too hot on fringes, or the big middle parting (if you know what I mean)...can anyone suggest any styles (my google searching is failing)...

Also, I'd like to try the whole virgin remy hair but I'm like REALLY new to all of it, so don't know very much....advice on both would be very much appreciated.

Thanks guys xx

[Dee Leigh]

Hi guys

After a suggestion on this thread, I've been searching for natural shampoos and conditioners on the Holland and Barrett website. Are these shampoos any good? They are supposed to be natural but they've got all sorts of ingredients I am confused about

Anyone?

[Miss Purple]

Rant:

There are only a few things in this world more annoying than when you pay good money for braids only to have some unravelling within a week

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