Are Yall mixed??

[peaceluvnhairgrease]

I know some people won't like this question, but are some of yall mixed. When I say mixed I mean maybe 1/4 asian/white..or something other than black. I think all of us know that this makes a major difference in hair growth. I don't really think it's right to give people false hopes. Just a question.

 

[Almaz]

No not at all

 

[LivingDol1]

answering this question offers no relevance to hair growth.

 

[Whimsy]

Guuurl you're going to get lynched up in here!! (or just ignored)

Try to deprogram yourself though, try to understand that with healthy hair practices ALL hair grows and can be retained. The kinkiest coiliest hair can grow long, strong and healthy.

I'm not mixed.

 

[LushLox]

Not necessarily. I know a few mixed girls without much hair on their head at all.

It's all about how well you maintain what you've got!

 

[tenjoy]

Kiss me I'm Irish!

 

[msa]

I know some people won't like this question, but are some of yall mixed. When I say mixed I mean maybe 1/4 asian/white..or something other than black. I think all of us know that this makes a major difference in hair growth. I don't really think it's right to give people false hopes. Just a question.

No, all of us do not feel that being "mixed" has anything to do with hair growth. In fact, that's one of the stereotypes that LHCF disproves everyday because most of the women here with the longest hair are not "mixed".

Since you're new, you don't know the culture of the board yet probably. (Though you've been here since March 08, but I'm trying to give you the benefit of the doubt.) Anyone can have long hair. It's all about length retention. If you treat your hair well and take care of your ends, you will see the length accumulate regardless of race.

Now whether different hair types have an easier time retaining length, that's a whole different discussion.

 

[LuyshuZ]

No white or asian here...

 

[Lexib]

No, all of us do not feel that being "mixed" has anything to do with hair growth. In fact, that's one of the stereotypes that LHCF disproves everyday because most of the women here with the longest hair are not "mixed".

Since you're new, you don't know the culture of the board yet probably. (Though you've been here since March 08, but I'm trying to give you the benefit of the doubt.) Anyone can have long hair. It's all about length retention. If you treat your hair well and take care of your ends, you will see the length accumulate regardless of race.

Now whether different hair types have an easier time retaining length, that's a whole different discussion.

Ditto that

 

[Denise11]

No. Not mixed.

 

[unique4lyfe33]

It doesnt make a difference if you are mixed or not, its whether you know how to take care of your hair (protective styles, moisture, ect) but to answer the question my maternal grandma is Irish

 

[Maracujá]

I'm not mixed with anything either, I'm 100% Black African. I'm a slow grower though.

 

[Mandy4610]

I have always wanted to use this smilie!



Ok, My hair ain't long.......YET!, but when I reach BSL I will still be 100% black

 

[MissMeWithThatIsh]

Lauryn was here.

 

[msa]

Here are some helpful threads:

Raise your hand if you're 100% black with long hair:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=194907

Hair...the black woman's curse?:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=220071

Hair growth based on ethnicity:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=120748

why does her hair grow so fast?:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=18578

brastrap length for 30 years:
http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=203853

All these threads have a lot of information (and debates) about whether black people can grow long hair, black people who did grow long hair, and whether black people are just out of luck when trying to grow long hair. I suggest you read them.

The general consensus is, being of another race or being mixed has almost nothing to do with growing longer hair and that 100% black women can (and do) have long hair. You'll see that people with different hair types may have an easier time with retention, but that's not always true.

 

[peaceluvnhairgrease]

Well from my experience, people who are not black seem to have longer hair. It grows faster and everything. I serious doubt white/asians/any not from African descent have to do all of these rituals to make their hair grow.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

No, I am not mixed. I'm a plain ole African American woman. I was asked this by my new stylist last week because my curly hair is soft & manageable. I even showed her a photo of my mom before I left.

My maternal grandma is part Cherokee Indian but I do not think that has anything to do with my hair. Mom is African American, as is dad and 3 of the 4 grandparents.

If you treat your hair well, it will grow.

 

[Ramya]

Well from my experience, people who are not black seem to have longer hair. It grows faster and everything. I serious doubt white/asians/any not from African descent have to do all of these rituals to make their hair grow.

The 'ritual' that you speak of do not MAKE hair grow. Hair will grow anyway. The problem that a lot of people face is retention. Think of it this way, if you have relaxed hair and need a touch up every x amount of weeks, your hair is growing. If you are getting touch ups but your hair is remaining the same length, growth is not your problem, retention is.

 

[PinkSkates]

No, all of us do not feel that being "mixed" has anything to do with hair growth. In fact, that's one of the stereotypes that LHCF disproves everyday because most of the women here with the longest hair are not "mixed".

Since you're new, you don't know the culture of the board yet probably. (Though you've been here since March 08, but I'm trying to give you the benefit of the doubt.) Anyone can have long hair. It's all about length retention. If you treat your hair well and take care of your ends, you will see the length accumulate regardless of race.

Now whether different hair types have an easier time retaining length, that's a whole different discussion.

mas thank you so much for taking the time to answer OP's question. After I read her post my thoughts went .......... and then I felt a headache coming on!

 

[cutiebe2]

Welcome to the board!!!!

This is question that lets me know you are a newbie. I you explore for a while you will find tons of clearly black women with long hair.

I myself am mixed with black and blacker

 

[cocomochaa]

cocomochaa woz 'ere 2k9.

 

[La Colocha]

I know some people won't like this question, but are some of yall mixed. When I say mixed I mean maybe 1/4 asian/white..or something other than black. I think all of us know that this makes a major difference in hair growth. I don't really think it's right to give people false hopes. Just a question.

Agg what kind of false hopes are your speaking of, you've never seen an all black woman with long hair? If you stick around you will see plenty of them. You need to get that thinking out of your head honey we all can have healthy long hair and it has nothing to do with being mixed.

 

[MrsMe]

I'm not mixed with anything either, I'm 100% Black African. I'm a slow grower though.

That hair in your avi don't look short to me lol
Ummm, I don't have long hair but my cousins, aren't mixed with anything, have long hair BSL + and just use protective styles and leave their hair alone.

 

[msa]

Well from my experience, people who are not black seem to have longer hair. It grows faster and everything. I serious doubt white/asians/any not from African descent have to do all of these rituals to make their hair grow.

The average human growth rate is .5in per month. Most humans fall in that range.

Retention is based on hair characteristics and haircare practices. If you have fragile/weak hair then you have to have better haircare practices to retain length. If you have strong/resilient hair then your haircare practices may not have to be as good in order to retain length.

Growth rate, hair characteristics, and haircare practices vary from person to person. In the case of Black women, we don't automatically have slower growth, but we are generally uneducated about our hair characteristics and taught bad haircare practices, that's why it appears that we can't retain length and are stuck with shorter hair.

First, you need to realize as a 100% black person you can have long hair. Then you need to learn about your hair's characteristics so that you can tailor your haircare practices to them. That way you can retain length. Don't let negative thoughts/beliefs stop you from having what you want.

 

[Mandy4610]

Well from my experience, people who are not black seem to have longer hair. It grows faster and everything. I serious doubt white/asians/any not from African descent have to do all of these rituals to make their hair grow.

Most of us do those "rituals" because we want to and gives our hair that extra something!, but we really don't need "rituals" for hair to grow. It will grow anyway. The "rituals" are just part of good hair care for our hair. Yes...our hair is different from other races and because it is different it has different needs, but it will still grow.
Like someone else said, it is a matter of retaining the length we gain.
The "rituals" are helpful in retaining the inches we gain.
All hair can grow, but all hair has difference needs.

 

[locabouthair]

I know some people won't like this question, but are some of yall mixed. When I say mixed I mean maybe 1/4 asian/white..or something other than black. I think all of us know that this makes a major difference in hair growth. I don't really think it's right to give people false hopes. Just a question.

wow. I know your join date was 2008 but have you actively been on the boards?? Or did you come on the boards sporadically?

Well from my experience, people who are not black seem to have longer hair. It grows faster and everything. I serious doubt white/asians/any not from African descent have to do all of these rituals to make their hair grow.

I dont believe their hair grows faster. The less curly kinky your hair is the less likely it will break off, therefore they keep the hair they grow.

A lot of us so weekly DC and moisturizing everyday because black hair tends to be the driest because it can be very kinky. Maintaining moisture helps you to retain what you grow. Like someone said if you are getting new growth your hair is obviously growing.

mas thank you so much for taking the time to answer OP's question. After I read her post my thoughts went .......... and then I felt a headache coming on!

Pinkskates I amost fell out looking at your siggy!! WOW!! Beautiful hair.

To answer the question, no I'm not mixed.

 

[wannabelong]

Not mixed. 100% African American.

 

[IDareT'sHair]

The average human growth rate is .5in per month. Most humans fall in that range.

Retention is based on hair characteristics and haircare practices. If you have fragile/weak hair then you have to have better haircare practices to retain length. If you have strong/resilient hair then your haircare practices may not have to be as good in order to retain length.

Growth rate, hair characteristics, and haircare practices vary from person to person. In the case of Black women, we don't necessarily have slower growth, but we are generally uneducated about our hair characteristics and taught bad haircare practices, that's why it appears that we can't retain length and are stuck with shorter hair.

Very Nicely Put MSA. Lack of Knowledge. Substandard products geared specifically towards the black community and false perceptions have all lead to overall bad haircare practices. Hopefully, while you're a member here, you'll become better educated and your hair will thrive and you will be able to help someone else that may have the same sterotypic beliefs.

 

[blkbeauty]

In defense to the OP and to see both sides of the black hair phenomena, I will say this: all cultures grow hair regardless, so it is not fictional to see 100% black women with long hair including black women with 4a-4b and fine hair types. I've experience short hair, breakage, long hair, permed hair and now natural. I have friends who are 100% black and hair long hair and just not "long hair for a black woman", but long hair.

The fact is this..we can grow our hair. However, in my opinion "we" have to put more effort into the health and retaining of our hair, because of the lack of moisture than other races. In this essence, it appears that other races or bi-racial women can grow long hair.

I have this blong haired white co-worker, who flat irons her hair daily. She says her hair has absolutely no damage from the heat, and from what I can tell her almost waist length hair appears healthy. On the otherhand, if I flat iron my hair (which is dry like the desert) more than even once a month, my hair will break in a million pieces. This is something that my hair type cannot endure as oppose to someone of another race.

 

[ceebee3]

You can make your hair grow by eating and breathing.