Why is it so heavy?

[Mook's hair]

Someone please give me a quick science lesson to explain why my natural hair feels so much heavier than my relaxed hair did.

Is it a similar theory to why a closed fist hurts more than an open hand?

Is there more moisture in my hair now making it heavier like a wet towel instead of a dry towel?

Is it the difference between hitting someone with a pint of loose snow or a 1 pint packed snowball?

I think some people thought my puff was a hairpiece today. LOL!

Please enilghten me. This hair is heavy now!

Also if I go swimming with my hair in a puff will I regret it?

 

[mj11051]

Can't answer you question, but your puff is beautiful

 

[sweetpuff]

your hair is absolutely gorgeous. you have a mighty ''Le puff''

but in an attempt to answer your question I know that a relaxer might strip off some protein and relaxed heads as myself should compensate with protein treatments.
do naturals do protein treatments as often as relaxed people ? no idea. i just throw a hypothesis out there.....

so you transitionned with cornrows, huh? very inspiring

I also want to add another theory. Your hair as it is takes a lot of space compared to the same amount of hair relaxed. if it takes a lot of space, when you turn your head really fast you move your hair and the air inside the puff... I hope I make sense. this is strickly physics. more air resistance. more effort to move.
i might be wrong... but your mighty puff made me think of that.

 

[Pandora1975]

I actually wondered that same thing this morning. Are you channeling me?

 

[Ltown]

I don't have answer to your question but your puff is BEAUTIFUL!

 

[Ronnieaj]

I have no clue, but I was wondering the same thing because I straightened my hair this weekend for a trim. It's almost full CBL straightened, but can shrink to less than EL curly. I remarked to my boyfriend that it's like muscle versus fat. You know, how 1 lb. of muscle takes up SO much less space than 1 lb. of fat does, even if it weighs the exact same amount? And why the scale can go up when you start lifting weights, even though the clothes size goes down--that type of thing. In order for my hair curly to be the same length as it is straight (or the same length as yours, which is) I would have to have SIGNIFICANTLY more hair than I do now. The same amount of hair is just more tightly compacted and takes up less space. That's just my theory anyway.

 

[Dak]

In order for my hair curly to be the same length as it is straight (or the same length as yours, which is) I would have to have SIGNIFICANTLY more hair than I do now. The same amount of hair is just more tightly compacted and takes up less space.

I totally agree.

 

[Mook's hair]

OK. ladies very interesting responses. Thanks for shedding some light.

This hair stuff is sooo crazy!

 

[Desarae]

I don't know the answer but that puff sure looks heavy.

 

[vkb247]

Your puff is gorgeous.

I think all those kinks and curls are kinda like a sponge and can trap a lot of water in it. You know what a puff is just kinda like one of those bath puffs Come to think of it, that might be why kinky hair takes longer to dry especially at the roots where hardly any air gets in.

 

[Whimsy]

I have no clue but GOD DAMN that's a beautiful puff!!!

SOOOOOOOOOOOO JEALOUS

 

[AwesomelyNappy]

Just wanted to say that your hair is so beautiful! LOVE the puff!

 

[finickyone]

Good lawd, now that is one impressive puff! I love it!

Sorry, I can't answer your other questions, just had to give a shout out to your gorgeous hair.

 

[BotanyGrl]

I have no clue but I'm in love with your puff.

 

[locabouthair]

I cant answer the question, but your hair is beautiful!

 

[Optimus_Prime]

dunno. your hair's doing great, though.

 

[cutenss]

Someone please give me a quick science lesson to explain why my natural hair feels so much heavier than my relaxed hair did.

Is it a similar theory to why a closed fist hurts more than an open hand?

Is there more moisture in my hair now making it heavier like a wet towel instead of a dry towel?

Is it the difference between hitting someone with a pint of loose snow or a 1 pint packed snowball?

I think some people thought my puff was a hairpiece today. LOL!

Please enilghten me. This hair is heavy now!

Also if I go swimming with my hair in a puff will I regret it?

I don't know I do know that your hair is SUPER cute

 

[FlowerHair]

First of all: your hair is beautiful!

I think with natural hair we tend to not lose so much hair due to breakage etc so it's just more hair IMO...

Re swimming it depends on how comfortable you are with your hair being all wet down in front of strangers and then puff up in the sun

 

[JinaRicci]

Great question!

Here is one theory- short answer:

You have the same amt of hair (mass) but it's in a different 'state.' Major changes you know- bonds are broken with relaxer (permanent) or heat (temporary). This changes how each individual hair interacts with each other... and other factors.

You see the difference between how your hair 'hangs' when straight, how there are less interactions b/w each strand of hair. The weight of your hair (that you're feeling) is the pull of gravity on the mass of your hair. The force of gravity on your straight hair is less than on your natural hair, i.e. the straight hair hangs better.

Weight = mass x gravity

So more gravity force = more weight. I think there are other factors involved too but this is the short answer. Gorgeous puff!!

 

[Pandora1975]

Great question!

Here is one theory- short answer:

You have the same amt of hair (mass) but it's in a different 'state.' Major changes you know- bonds are broken with relaxer (permanent) or heat (temporary). This changes how each individual hair interacts with each other... and other factors.

You see the difference between how your hair 'hangs' when straight, how there are less interactions b/w each strand of hair. The weight of your hair (that you're feeling) is the pull of gravity on the mass of your hair. The force of gravity on your straight hair is less than on your natural hair, i.e. the straight hair hangs better.

Weight = mass x gravity

So more gravity force = more weight. I think there are other factors involved too but this is the short answer. Gorgeous puff!!

I honestly didn't think anyone would apply physics. I do believe I am awed.

 

[LynnieB]

Not sure why but my hair, whether it's in natural or straightened styles is much heavier than when it was relaxed.

It also seems to hold in a lot more heat too.

That sure is a pretty puff you're wearing!

 

[bludaydreamr]

I have been trying to figure out why my hair in a puff (right on the top of my head) for more than 2 days makes my head hurt because it really feels much heavier then a straight ponytail.

 

[SEMO]

Your puff is so cute.

For me, my natural hair feels heavier than my relaxed hair did because of shrinkage. Since my hair curls and shrinks up a lot, shoulder length curly hair is a LOT more hair than my shoulder length relaxed hair was. Therefore it is heavier. The same thing is probably happening to you. If you mostly wear your hair unstraightened you may not be aware of all the length you have now.

Also, as far as swimming goes, I've found that the less hair that comes in contact with the chlorine water the better my hair does. So you may want to wear a bun or coat your hair with conditioner beforehand if you plan on wearing your puff.

 

[Garner]

ITA...Your hair is gorgeous!!!

 

[Mook's hair]

Ahhhh Physics...Thank you Jina!
The force of gravity on your straight hair is less than on your natural hair, i.e. the straight hair hangs better.

Weight = mass x gravity

That's the solution! I knew someone would clear this up for me.

 

[Casarela]

one word...DENSITY

My hair is fine and when it was natural it felt heavy because my hair was DENSE but now that im texlaxed the bulk in my my hair is reduced + my fine strands thrown in the equation equals my hair not feeling heavy at all.

Imagine thick strands and dense hair ....= very heavy hair

Density is THE variable !!!!!!!!!!
HTH

 

[cmw45]

Hmm...that interesting I have a very different feeling. Unless my hair is weighted down with product my natural hair is very light and fluffy and my relaxed hair was "heavier." Can't say as though I like one better or not...it's just...different.

 

[SweetSpirit86]

I agree with Casarela. I'm no scientist...but my hair thinned a bit when I was relaxed...ok, a lot. If I knew nothing else from my new growth, it was that my hair is THICK!!! The creamy crack would cut through it like a machete.

 

[Leeda.the.Paladin]

Your puff is out of this world!!!

I would not wear one when swimming though. I've found wearing a puff or wearing it loose when swimming is a nightmare when detangling. You might have a better experience than me though.