Typically is...

[chamomile]

the nape/temple hair a looser texture than the rest of the head?

Or is it the other way around? :scratchch

 

[Solitude]

It depends on the person. My nape has always had a very loose texture. My temple hair is the same as the rest of my hair, generally. My "problem area" is just below my crown. ETA: Since I already have fine strands & a higher hairline, I still baby both of these areas.

However, for many women, they have the most problems, the slowest growing, and the kinkiest texture at the nape or temple.

 

[AngelicRose07]

those sections are curlier for me.... a lot curlier....

 

[Irresistible]

mine is

that loca layer that will grow so fast and so easy

 

[discodumpling]

It's gonna vary for everybody
My hair is loose almost str8 but still quite nappy at the nape & very front. My sides/temples are the tightest texture on my head.

 

[Evolving78]

yeah. my nape is very loose. that is why i would cut that part low because if it is just as long as the front, i'll start to have a shag.

 

[luxe.li.]

My nape area is very loosely curled, the same around my temples and behind my ears....the very top of my head and the very front of my head I experience the same thing, but the middle of head (I lay on my back) and the sides of my front have a more kinkier coily texture than the rest of my head....

 

[Jetblackhair]

My nape is definitely a looser texture and hangs longer as Shortdub78 mentioned, "shag like" than the rest of my hair.

 

[NikStarrr]

I think it varies. As much as we see some ppl complain about nape issues--I wouldn't call it typical. But for me, the whole perimeter of my hair is looser (nape going all the way around).

 

[Caramela]

My temples are the loosest, the nape is second loosest and then it's my regular hair which is waviest (ahhh, my natural texture - why can't I just transition successfully???)

 

[Quest4healthyhair]

For me it's the other way around. I hardly get any new growth back there and growth is at a snails pace. I've decided to perm this area every 20 weeks, give it a break from chemicals.

 

[clever]

...the most kinky part of my whole head

 

[chamomile]

Thank you for all your replies! I was just curious how much my hair's texture would differ from my nape hair. But I guess the best way to see is to transition or BC I guess lol.

 

[silvergirl]

my hair is 3c except for the very back, and a tiny 1 inch section at the front. those seem to be smaller/coilier 4a

 

[Junonia]

My nape is kinky, thin and slow growing.

 

[Oasis]

My edges are the nappiest of all my hair and my nape is the loosest.

 

[Reece Nicole]

I think it varies. As much as we see some ppl complain about nape issues--I wouldn't call it typical. But for me, the whole perimeter of my hair is looser (nape going all the way around).

me too

 

[november wind]

My nape is tighter than the rest of my hair

 

[Stormy]

Oh my goodness! I was JUST showing my DH the difference in the two textures. My nape area is so much looser than my temples. I mean all I have to do is untangle it with my fingers and smooth it (with my fingers) and it's nice and smooth, almost straight and the temples just look kinda... nappy. Lawd I hope I can get through this transitioning thing.

 

[chamomile]

Oh my goodness! I was JUST showing my DH the difference in the two textures. My nape area is so much looser than my temples. I mean all I have to do is untangle it with my fingers and smooth it (with my fingers) and it's nice and smooth, almost straight and the temples just look kinda... nappy. Lawd I hope I can get through this transitioning thing.

Me too! I have two curls on my nape that haven't been relaxed, and they just smooth out when I twirl them with my fingers. My temples are frizzy compared to my nape.

Good luck with your transition.

 

[cutenaynay]

yes the same thing with me . My curls hang down in the front and are way more curlier than the rest of my hair. My nape is soft like the front too.

 

[La Colocha]

My nape is way looser than the rest of my hair and it grows super fast, when i was relaxed it hardly grew at all. Shrinkage is hiding it for me right now but when it gets longer im going to have to cut it.