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Topic: how do you get long hair

Posted By: onelover
Subject: how do you get long hair
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 5:49am

for those who dont use braids or cornrows to grow their hair what do you do to get the lenght you want

Replies: 38

Posted By: onelover
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 5:49am

for those who dont use braids or cornrows to grow their hair what do you do to get the lenght you want

Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 6:53am

Don't use chemicals and keep it trimmed, conditioned and moisturized. Keep heat styling to a minimum....the most heat i use is once every two weeks to flat iron.

Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 9:13am

Try to take good care of my hair. Only use good products. Limit heat use. ! % !c. ` Ba % ,0 " ,"B "2%,$ %,%$(( $ "2

Posted By: oskana
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 12:21pm

dont use heat, moisturize (baggie method), condition, be gentle with hair

Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: Aug 9, 2005 at 11:51pm

Less heat, Moisturize, Shampoo, Condition/Deep Condition & Protective Styles.( ! Sidhade` %!"$br %,,` ', - %,%- - %(0 "

Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 10, 2005 at 5:12am

I disagree, I have very long hair and I use heat all the time. I think the secret is finding what products work on you. Not all "black" products are for black hair. Most have mineral and petroleum oil.

I blowdry my hair everytime I wash it and flat iron it afterwards. Plus I flat iron it about every day. Also, I always use some kind of heat protectant (John Frieda's Blow-Dry Creme, Garnier Fructis' Smooth Milk) before I blowdry it or else your hair will break. It leaves my hair so smooth and silky. Some people trim their hair every 4-9 weeks religiously. I only trim it if I ABSOLUTELY HAVE to, when I start seeing split ends. I wear my hair out, curled, in ponytails, buns, bone straight, every kind of style.

I think you should keep your regime simple too. Some people do wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much to their hair.

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Posted By: onelover
Date Posted: Aug 11, 2005 at 7:21am

thanks so much for all the infro. an gonna take my hair soo this weekend and relax it. wish me luck

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ur hair is sooo long how did you manage to grow it that long with it breakin. i can only hope my hair grow that long one day

Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 11, 2005 at 4:50pm

I used a very simple regime and wrapped my hair every night. I don't use oils or take vitamins for my hair or anything like that. And whenever I was going to do something which required heat (all the time) I used a thermal heat protectant such as John Freida's Blow-Dry creme.

Posted By: onelover
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2005 at 9:23am

did you every use braids or any thing like that to grow it

Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 12, 2005 at 4:15pm

No, never.

Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2005 at 12:13am

I'd say the things that helped me the most were cutting back on the heat, making sure that I moisturize daily, protective styling, and using petroleum free, SLS/ALS free, and mineral oil free products.

Posted By: onelover
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2005 at 7:04am

so what kind of products would you suggest i use

Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2005 at 7:54am

diedre, do you have any tips for wrapping hair? ! % !c. ` Ba % ,0 " ,"B "2%,$ %,%$(( $ "2

Posted By: onelover
Date Posted: Aug 13, 2005 at 10:19am

so if the key is to moisturize daily how do you guys do it.

do you part your hair into four sections to get to the scalp or do you just grease you.

Posted By: SimplyAlex
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2005 at 12:25pm

Keep it healthy and don't cut it. Simple as that.

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Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 14, 2005 at 1:54pm

For wrapping my hair, I simply use a silk scarf. Sometimes I don't even wrap my hair but I suggest not doing that.

And I never, ever, ever grease my scalp or put grease in my hair.

Posted By: Layla
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 9:12am

I never wrap my hair because it never stays. I get like the first side wrapped then the rest won't stay up. ! % !c. ` Ba % ,0 " ,"B "2%,$ %,%$(( $ "2

Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 9:37am

wrapping thinned my hair on one side

it doesn't work for everybody.

Posted By: BrownEyez2
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 3:53pm

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I've heard other complaints of how wrapping thins hair. I haven't had any problems w/ it thus far, but don't want any damage in the long run. So, I'm curious as to HOW and WHAT causing the thinning???

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Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 4:45pm

Wrapping thinned your hair?! Wow! I'm sorry to hear that :(

What do you do with it at night then?

Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 10:11pm

I think the thinning just came from me brushing it in that circle every night--its not really a "natural" direction for the hair to be combed or brushed in. I tried changing the direction of the wrap to see if that would help---but it wasn't long before I just threw in the towel all together My lil hair just didn't like it. I try not to manipulate my hair too much nowadays and wrapping all this hair (especially since I like to stretch my relaxers) requires an act of Congress and alot of manipulation.

At night, I just moisturize my hair and pin it in a loose bun with no ties and holders and tie it down with a scarf.

Posted By: diedre0125
Date Posted: Aug 15, 2005 at 10:28pm

That's awesome, I do that after I long night of studying or partying (since I take less classes in the summer). Thanks for that information, I didn't know wrapping can be so harmful. Your hair looks very nice though :)

Posted By: smahone2
Date Posted: Aug 16, 2005 at 8:53am

Sistaslick,

Can you show a picture or explain how you put your hair in this bun at night

Posted By: KBaby
Date Posted: Aug 30, 2005 at 7:28pm

Wow, I didn't realize wrapping would cause some damage. I used to do it all the time & I stopped because my hair was too thick. Now, since I'm trying to get my hair back really healthy, I decided to try wrapping it again and have been doing so every night. I guess I'll go back to my bun at night. Just curious Sistaslick, you said you put your hair in a "loose bun, with no ties or holders and tie it down with a scarf". How do you keep your hair together until you tie it down if you don't hold it down with something? Sorry if it's a stupid question - just having a hard time with the visual!

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Posted By: KBaby
Date Posted: Aug 30, 2005 at 7:46pm

Sistaslick - Your pic shows your hair from August to February. In that 6 month period, what did you do/use? Your hair is gorgeous and so thick. Mine used to be & always has been, but last year this time (about 8 months after the birth of my daughter), my hair started to thin (shedding badly) & has continued on this path until about a week ago when I decided to go back to my old regimine of Nioxin products. I noticed that you said no petroleum/mineral oil/SLS/ALS free products - what do you use to moisturize with on a nightly basis? Do you relax your hair?

Diedre0125 - you mentioned that you never grease your scalp or put grease in your hair. How do you moisturize daily and keep it soft? Your hair is very pretty!

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Posted By: Jamgurl
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2006 at 1:48pm

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I agree with that part. All this every day conditioner washing definitely isnt for me and is alot of manipulation for each day. When I was natural, I jumped on the conditioner wash every day wagon and after a while my hair was coming out like crazy each time I combed it. It wasnt half as bad when I stopped the no-poo washes. so I learnt, water and conditioner isnt for my hair everyday.

Posted By: Sharon71
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2006 at 2:23pm

I'm from the keep heat down to a minimum (avoid if you can), chemical free and not washing hair too often camp. I wash my hair every four weeks and give it a real deep heat steam conditioner in the steam room. I clarify my scalp before deep conditioning with an apple cider vinegar and water mix . Horsetail herbs which you can get from a natural health food store boiled in water ( like tea ) and strained as a final rinse gives my hair loads of body and strength.

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Posted By: Phoenix1017
Date Posted: Apr 3, 2006 at 2:31pm

What I do is wash in 4 braids to avoid major tangling, breakage and thinness. I then take the 4 braids out after washing. It's easier this way.

I moisturize everyday, and wear a bun to protect the ends from the sun and preserve moisture. I wear the bun at night as well.

I also wash and flat iron once a week. I add moisture while I am flat ironing though.

I finger comb, before combing it to avoid breakage from tangles also.

I use chemicals in my hair as well. I'm relaxed. You just have to be careful with it.

ETA - Like someone else said, only trim if you need it.

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Posted By: Helixe_2006
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2006 at 7:53pm

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When my hair was relaxed, it did me the same way. The left side of my hair was significantly thinner than the right. I believe it is the brushing (if you do any) you know how you go around.... well where you start (left or right) may have a problem and you can say that there's tension where you start the wrap. My hairline started to thin in that area only and the rest was long and straight...kinda strange huh?

Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2006 at 8:22pm

phoenix: doesnt making 4 braids tangle it more when its wet? and doesnt all the dirt and other "stuff" from yur scalp get caught up in the braids if they cant run down the hair freely? i really dont understand this whole braiding to wash thing.break it down for sista

Posted By: Phoenix1017
Date Posted: Apr 4, 2006 at 9:21pm

No. I have no tangles at all when I do it. Dirt? I don't let my head get that dirty. I wash often and thoroughly too.

You just braid it, get in the shower, wash it, get out of the shower, and dry it. Basically, you wash it regular with your finger tips massaging the scalp then you wash the length of your hair with soap and squish it through till you get bubbles and stuff. Then you stand in the shower and rinse and do it all again until it is clean.

It's not a new technique. Sistaslick up there does it as well as lots of others. Who was it that came up with it? It wasn't the Crown & Glory lady. It was the other one. I think her name is Cathy Howse.

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Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: Apr 5, 2006 at 8:39pm

oh ok, i think i mite try it

Posted By: merisit
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2006 at 1:29am

What works for me is:

1.) NEVER comb my hair dry (it must be wet w/ either moisturizer or water)

2.) ALWAYS use my K-cutter.

3.) Comb/ or mess with my hair as little as possible. The less I deal with it the less it breaks off and the more it grows!

So for instance, since Im a very low maintenance girl, after CW my hair once a week... I moisturize it then comb it into a pony. For the rest of that week, I don't comb my hair only brush the fuzzies in the front down w/ some moisturizer and redo my pony holder.

I love my afro puff ponies! And since its a nice size puff in the back, it doesn't look that bad on me.

It's easy. It's low maintenance. And it works!

Since December I've grown 2". I just flat ironed my hair and measured it and now its 25"!

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Posted By: Renata22
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2006 at 2:58pm

I wash my hair often, but I don't "overwash" it. I wash about twice a week, sometimes 3.

I don't always use the same shampoo. I have a "dry/conditioning" shampoo, and a "normal" shampoo. The same with conditioners.

If my hair is damaged, I have no fears in cutting it all off and starting over.

ALSO, VERY IMPORTANT:

I give my hair GOOD ENERGY. I LOVE my hair and think it's the most gorgeous hair on earth. I don't want anyone else's texture, color, style, etc. I only do what's good for MY hair. My hair is great texturized versus relaxed straight, and even though I love how straight hair looks on some people, I know it's not for MY hair.

Even when my hair was natural, I would wash it, and just grab it and pull my fingers through it and love it. Sometimes my scalp feels tingly when I just think of how pretty and strong it is (I'm QUITE narcissistic!), and rub my hands over it to marvel at how healthy it feels.

KEEP IN MIND: Ever notice that the very people you hear (most of the time, but not all the time) complaining about how their hair won't grow, are the ones who hate the texture and color of their hair? Not only do they do lots of bad things to their hair (over-relaxing, over-coloring), but their hair gets bad "energy" by not being loved for what it is and by being pushed to be another texture or color. Also, just feeling like "I hate my hair, I wish it would..." is bad energy for your hair because you're saying it's not good enough.

That's an odd opinion, I know, but that's just how I feel. I won't be offended by those who disagree.

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Posted By: AshleyNicole
Date Posted: Apr 8, 2006 at 7:56pm

I also disagree that heat causes your hair not to grow because I wash, press and flat iron my hair every week and my hair is 10 times healthier than it was when I would hardly use heat on my hair. My hair has also grown more now that I keep it pressed

Posted By: fek12
Date Posted: Apr 10, 2006 at 2:36pm

I have long layers what are some tips for growing my hair out.

Posted By: sexyyella316
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2006 at 1:16pm

Try using a Deep conditioner like olive oil replenishing pak the put in a leave in treatment afterwards every two weeks and keep it moist. )$ a&j ` Re ))$,`` !6

Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2006 at 3:37pm

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aww man, i am so late on this thread! but there is a pic in my hair album of my loose night time bun. Its just my hair loosely gathered and twisted around and around with the ends moistened and tucked under. I don't use any pins or holders so I have to move quickly before it pops back undone. I just quickly tie it down before it unravels.

Posted By: Sistaslick
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2006 at 3:41pm

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again, sorry so late for the reply. Everything I use in the about me section of my hair album on the left hand side menu. No pw required. Yes, my hair is relaxed. My favorite moisturizers are Neutragena Triple Moisture silk touch leave in and ORS olive oil moisturizer- sealed with vatika (coconut) oil.

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