4b/ 4c Naturals Growth Thread

So rinsing my hair this morning was actually perfectly fine. My hair just laid down in the shower and I ran my fingers through it a couple of times. Super easy. If I can make wash and gos look decent I might do this again.

In other news I'm noticing every time I twist now I can grab a bit more hair on the sides and back. I can see now that one side definitely grows faster than the other even though both sides are coming in fast with that oil. I need to remind myself to stay consistent. Nightly scalp massages have also been good for my stress level.
 
LdyKamz said:
So rinsing my hair this morning was actually perfectly fine. My hair just laid down in the shower and I ran my fingers through it a couple of times. Super easy. If I can make wash and gos look decent I might do this again.

In other news I'm noticing every time I twist now I can grab a bit more hair on the sides and back. I can see now that one side definitely grows faster than the other even though both sides are coming in fast with that oil. I need to remind myself to stay consistent. Nightly scalp massages have also been good for my stress level.
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*even more amped to try that oil*

 
@I Am So Blessed have you bought it yet? How long is your hair? I can't wait to see the kind of results you get. I will admit I was a bit down about my hair and the cut before I got the oil. I talked about it all over the board! Lol I'm a slow grower. The front of my hair is the only part that appears to grow fast. I can cut my bangs and they grow right back to where they were in 3 months or less. So this oil has been really encouraging.
 
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Doing an overnight pre-poo treatment as we speak: I used Philip Kingsley's Elasticizer Coconut Breeze. It's only my second time using it, it left me unimpressed the first time I used it. I'm hoping this time will be different. Also using the Scalp Mask (far right) on my scalp. It's been 2 months since my prescription drugs were lowered and my dandruff seems to be better + my hair has grown but thinned out, unfortunately.

Currently eyeing the Njoy Hair Growth oil (thank you ladies:love:) and a cheap handheld hair dryer with comb attachment on Amazon.com.
 
WNGs have been my goto style for about 3 months. I used to do twistouts all the time but they somehow became more trouble. It has taken a while to get the right product combination so I don’t go broke...I have to wet and reapply product daily. I think my hair is thriving on the daily moisture. I have more shrinkage at the nape (about 70/80%) and around the sides than I do in the top (40-50%). I usually get crochets for vacation but I’ve gotten so comfy with my WNGs that I’m not doing it this year.
 
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I'm joining this thread because I got my first hair cut 2 weeks ago. A Deva cut, from the curly hair salon.

She said my hair was 4b.
I was surprised, because I thought I was 3c/4a, because of coils and clumpage.

I then worked a hairstyling event the same week, and the head hairstylist of Garnier Canada also stated that my hair is a 4b. (I'm not certain how much experience he has with black hair though)

But who am I to say if these 2 'experts' one of which who did my hair say that I'm a 4b?

Any thoughts and insight are welcome.
I am interested in finding my hair twin so that I can share product recommendations and try new things.

ETA: I was waistlength natural until Sept. and then I chopped it all off. I've worn my hair in a wash n go for the last 8 months. I'm very 'product-lazy' ...shampoo/condition/leave in/gel.

I just remembered to add the pic of the salon 'curl care plan' where the stylist circled that I am 4b type with super curly hair. Just for reference.
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I saw your other hair pics in the wash and go thread and I think we're hair twins or close lol.

Recent wash and go pics of mine:

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I'm joining in here as well. I'm going out a tapered cut after having it for about 4 years. Can't do much outside of wash and gos at the moment.

I got it cut back in April because my hair was oddly shaped from having shaved sides and a much longer top. Hoping I can resist cuts as I grow it out.
 
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While wearing my hair flat ironed, I took the opportunity to give myself a trim of about 2-3 inches. I had so nany splits that it was necessary. I've been wearing braid n curl braidouts but I'm missing fresh hair now. I think wanna try a twist out when I wash my hair. Don't fancy putting in twists though lol
 
LdyKamz said:
@I Am So Blessed have you bought it yet? How long is your hair? I can't wait to see the kind of results you get. I will admit I was a bit down about my hair and the cut before I got the oil. I talked about it all over the board! Lol I'm a slow grower. The front of my hair is the only part that appears to grow fast. I can cut my bangs and they grow right back to where they were in 3 months or less. So this oil has been really encouraging.
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I just purchased it and went back and purchased again LOL. So I bought two! The regular ones with sulphur w/no scent added. I'm excited!

Ya'know...Im really greedy. My hair is past WL and thick/dence/heavy. I think I'm whip length now, but that oil review though. Im so excited for you. I hope your hair flourishes! Thank you! I certainly will keep you posted with my reviews.
 
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Really debating whether I should cut my hair or try to grow it again. In all honesty, I never did reach my goal the first time around: I was vying for MBL but only got to BSL. So I want to give it a second go, but I just lack the patience and dedication I once had. Has anybody struggled with this also? Quite frankly right now, I would just be happy not to have a bunch of hairs everywhere in my bathroom :nono:. My hair is also extremely dry and I only do the bare minimum to keep it alive. Buying a bunch of products again is also not something I'm looking forward to. But everyone keeps telling me that long natural hair really suits me well. And to be honest I enjoyed the versatility of it. LeSigh.
 
Today I did BIG CHOP #4 (I think).
The last time I big chopped was October 2014 right before my 30th Bday.
Tried a product that contained aloe vera juice as the 2nd ingredient for the past 2 weeks, and after washing today, I had mattes and locs throughout my hair.
Set back- hello.

My hair grew to almost APL since my 2014 BC, but today I decided its too hot and I was TIRED aka frustrated.

Cheers to new beginnings. My hair is now 1.5 inches all around … ​
 
I have been literally using 3 things on my hair and I’ve been wetting it almost everyday in the shower (sometimes twice a day)too. I be sizzling like a steak at work.
The three things are:
-Warm water
-Curls Blueberry Leave in/APB Cupachu leave in
-Haitian Black Castor Oil

That’s it. I cowash with either the coconut and hibiscus or the APB conditioner.
 
ItsMeLilLucky said:
I have been literally using 3 things on my hair and I’ve been wetting it almost everyday in the shower (sometimes twice a day)too. I be sizzling like a steak at work.
The three things are:
-Warm water
-Curls Blueberry Leave in/APB Cupachu leave in
-Haitian Black Castor Oil

That’s it. I cowash with either the coconut and hibiscus or the APB conditioner.
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I'm sorry for your loss. You will now have to buy another jar of castor oil. I hate when I spill things!
 
These tapered sides are going to annoy me. I'm considering that njoy oil. I let my cart sit and got a coupon.

Switched up my products slightly this week. Used Mielles Organics twisting souffle to go my wash and almost go. Also tried out a new conditioner, Maui moisture bamboo fibers. I like it.
 
oneastrocurlie said:
These tapered sides are going to annoy me. I'm considering that njoy oil. I let my cart sit and got a coupon.

Switched up my products slightly this week. Used Mielles Organics twisting souffle to go my wash and almost go. Also tried out a new conditioner, Maui moisture bamboo fibers. I like it.
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Hey if you annoyed with your tapered sides try out askproy on youtube. She has some good styles for tapered hair.
 
Because I always wash my hair in sections, I rarely get a chance to see what my loose hair looks like when it’s wet. So yesterday, before I completely rinsed out the clay from my hair, I took down all 4 sections to see what a wash-n-go would potentially look like on my hair, and I got this! I’ve never done a WNG before, and honestly I’m not sure where to start, but I’m finally starting to think I can achieve that style!
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charmtreese said:
Because I always wash my hair in sections, I rarely get a chance to see what my loose hair looks like when it’s wet. So yesterday, before I completely rinsed out the clay from my hair, I took down all 4 sections to see what a wash-n-go would potentially look like on my hair, and I got this! I’ve never done a WNG before, and honestly I’m not sure where to start, but I’m finally starting to think I can achieve that style!
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What did you end up doing with your hair? It looks so good, I think you can try a wash n go.
 
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