My hair is low so cant do bantu knot

cocospice:
My hair is low so cant do bantu knot

hmmmm..if possible could you find a picture online
that kinda resembles your hair?

MsDarkSkin:

Her starting point:






^^result.

She has great growth. I came across her youtube video last week:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVMjsejV7XY

Yield:

She has great growth. I came across her youtube video last week:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVMjsejV7XY

YES!!
i've checked her out a few times.
cool chick.

Mzdarkskin, thats my hair.

cocospice: Mzdarkskin, thats my hair.

Oh ok.
You could try some S curl creams.

they act as conditioners, leaving your hair soft
with natural looking curls.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd-4M67891E

how she curls her hair.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jZqh3awsK0

Curling TWA hair with olive oil gel.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYPKpATRe6g

TWA hair curls.

nice, how i wish it will be easy to get hold of the products.

cocospice: nice, how i wish it will be easy to get hold of the products.

Any leave in conditioner will do the trick really hun.
the brands don't really matter.

are you located in nigeria?

[img]http://4.bp..com/_UZynHb1C1y0/TUsTu4LGw6I/AAAAAAAABOY/pLA_xQzw4Tk/s400/THE+TWA.jpg[/img]

MsDarkSkin:

Any leave in conditioner will do the trick really hun.
the brands don't really matter.

are you located in nigeria?

yea am in NIGERIA

cocospice:
yea am in NIGERIA

I'm sure you guys have beauty shops you can
visit to get products. Again the brand doesn't
matter it's all about the treatment.

Simply wash (shampoo and condition) your hair.
Grease your scalp and apply a leave in conditioner.

to keep the natural curls in you can apply a cheap styling gel
it just as long as it's in moderation. You don't want too
much gel in your hair otherwise it would damage it.

Personally I haven't see all of your hair but it looks fine as is in
that pik.

MsDarkSkin:

I'm sure you guys have beauty shops you can
visit to get products. Again the brand doesn't
matter it's all about the treatment.

Simply wash (shampoo and condition) your hair.
Grease your scalp and apply a leave in conditioner.

to keep the natural curls in you can apply a cheap styling gel
it just as long as it's in moderation. You don't want too
much gel in your hair otherwise it would damage it.

Personally I haven't see all of your hair but it looks fine as is in
that pik.

ok tnx babes

no problem.

Wow!!! Am so happy to come across this thread. I went natural since sept 2011 and since den I ve not looked back. But d problem am having is dat my natural hair is very tough and gives ne headache when I comb it. Its even worse when I wash it,cos it shrinks and I can't comb it very well. Pls @ all what do u advice,how can I make it soft and easy to comb. Thanks. And also,pls wat is TWA

shiloh: Wow!!! Am so happy to come across this thread. I went natural since sept 2011 and since den I ve not looked back. But d problem am having is dat my natural hair is very tough and gives ne headache when I comb it. Its even worse when I wash it,cos it shrinks and I can't comb it very well. Pls @ all what do u advice,how can I make it soft and easy to comb. Thanks. And also,pls wat is TWA

Can u upload a picture of ur hair let’s see it.
I have a feeling u have my type of hair. In general there are some basic rules to natural hair care
1. Ur hair is natural not relaxed, stop applying the same methods u used to treat ur relaxed hair
2. Always detangle your hair while it’s still wet (some also prefer when loaded with conditioner too - I've tried both method and prefer the wet method better)
3. Never ever comb your hair while it’s dry (ure asking for trouble)
4. Always twist or plait hair after detangling to stretch the hair out and prep for whatever style u choose to wear.
5. Always sleep with a scarf or net (some suggest satin scarf or net - I don't really have the time or strength for that. I'm good as long as it’s tied up)
6. Only use a wide tooth comb. If u must comb/brush hair while dry (even though I don't recommend it) always start from the ends. Comb gently making sure to work thru all tangles if any and work all the way down. Make sure u're combing in sections. (Again I wud not recommend u comb hair while dry - it can cut ur hair)
6. MOISTURIZE!!!!!!!! I cannot stress the importance. Find what works for u. Shea butter and coconut oil works for me
7. Deep condition!!! Again I cannot stress how important this is. Deep conditioning can be done with any cheap hair conditioner and mix with coconut oil and honey. Or u can do a search online to find out homemade mixes for deep conditioners
8. lastly, take it easy and relax, you just started your journey. Its going to take you a while to figure out ur hair. I've been natural since 2007 and still haven't completely mastered my hair.

@meddler..thanks a bunch!! U r a darling. U r so on point,I guess am still treating it as if it was relaxed. Would ve posted my pic bt I threaded it after d last wash...mayb when I take d thread off,I will do dat. Threading it makes my hair soft and also noticed improved growth with it. Tanks again dear.

Wow!! U ve bn natural since 2007 dats very inspiring!

Wow!! U ve bn natural since 2007 dats very inspiring! I bet ur hair is so long now...

shiloh: Wow!! U ve bn natural since 2007 dats very inspiring! I bet ur hair is so long now...

Well it wud have been longer if I had mastered my hair not to mention I've cut my hair like several times due to damaged hair. As I said its been a learning process and I'm just beginning to understand my hair.
But I'm getting there. If u go back a page u will see the current length (note that the hair has shrunk considerably).

^^ awwwwww............. ure so sweet and ure wife is lucky to have a great support system like you

melek: My wife went natural in 2012 & I've never seen someone as confident and beautiful as she is.
she maintains it so well that people thinks she fixed this hair.

. Lovely

@meddler...what does honey do for the hair,in ur last post u said I can deep condition with conditioner,coconut oil and honey. Also can I replace cocunut oil for olive oil cos I can't get it here. Tanks dear.

shiloh: Wow!!! Am so happy to come across this thread. I went natural since sept 2011 and since den I ve not looked back. But d problem am having is dat my natural hair is very tough and gives ne headache when I comb it. Its even worse when I wash it,cos it shrinks and I can't comb it very well. Pls @ all what do u advice,how can I make it soft and easy to comb. Thanks. And also,pls wat is TWA

simply apply a leave in conditioner (best if it's shea butter) after you towel blot your hair. i promise it will help ease the pain!!

our hair is VERY curly so naturally it will shrink. but once it's dry you can always manipulate it the way you want.

twa is literally an acronym for "teenie weenie afro"

shiloh: Wow!! U ve bn natural since 2007 dats very inspiring!

I know right!
In 2007 I was weaved out!

Meddler:

Well it wud have been longer if I had mastered my hair not to mention I've cut my hair like several times due to damaged hair. As I said its been a learning process and I'm just beginning to understand my hair.
But I'm getting there. If u go back a page u will see the current length (note that the hair has shrunk considerably).

that's the key "learning your hair". I'm still learning mine.
So far I realized that not all protective styles work with my hair.

Twists outs NEVER come out right but braid outs and bantu knots work wonders.
it just depends on our natural curl patterns.

melek: My wife went natural in 2012 & I've never seen someone as confident and beautiful as she is.
she maintains it so well that people thinks she fixed this hair.

Bless your heart!
Nothing beats a man who appreciates natural beauty.

Meddler:

Can u upload a picture of ur hair let’s see it.
I have a feeling u have my type of hair. In general there are some basic rules to natural hair care
1. Ur hair is natural not relaxed, stop applying the same methods u used to treat ur relaxed hair
2. Always detangle your hair while it’s still wet (some also prefer when loaded with conditioner too - I've tried both method and prefer the wet method better)
3. [size=28pt]Never ever comb your hair while it’s dry (ure asking for trouble)[/size]
4. Always twist or plait hair after detangling to stretch the hair out and prep for whatever style u choose to wear.
5. Always sleep with a scarf or net (some suggest satin scarf or net - I don't really have the time or strength for that. I'm good as long as it’s tied up)
6. Only use a wide tooth comb. If u must comb/brush hair while dry (even though I don't recommend it) always start from the ends. Comb gently making sure to work thru all tangles if any and work all the way down. Make sure u're combing in sections. (Again I wud not recommend u comb hair while dry - it can cut ur hair)
6. MOISTURIZE!!!!!!!! I cannot stress the importance. Find what works for u. Shea butter and coconut oil works for me
7. Deep condition!!! Again I cannot stress how important this is. Deep conditioning can be done with any cheap hair conditioner and mix with coconut oil and honey. Or u can do a search online to find out homemade mixes for deep conditioners
8. lastly, take it easy and relax, you just started your journey. Its going to take you a while to figure out ur hair. I've been natural since 2007 and still haven't completely mastered my hair.

@#3 GBAM!!
trust me!! any time i try to comb the hair at my temples when it's dry and i try to fight the resistance...INSTANT headache.

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