Any naturals retain length with consistent bunning?

[Niapb]

I can't seem to retain length for anything, I've been wearing braidouts and braid N curls for a while but those only last me a day, two days at most so it's way too much manipulation to actually retain anything. How do other naturals feel about bunning? Do you feel like you retain length/moisture better? What about thinning edges due to the pulling of the hair into the ponytail? Let me know cause I need some help!

 

[mzteaze]

I don't like bunning for myself since I notice that my edges thin and leaving my hair in one position all the time works against my progress.

I personally twist my hair either daily or several times a week but don't have problems with the manipulation. However, I am finding, unlike many other naturals, that regular use of protein and moisture works for my hair. Its currently in its strongest state ever, so it is growing with regular manipulation. I am retaining my new growth AND my ends aren't splitting or falling off.

 

[Makenzie]

Bunning helped me retain length. I would use my spray mixture of conditioner and water everytime I I combed my hair and placed in a bun. Then slick down the edges with Eco Styler. I only brush from the middle of my head to the back and place hair in the pony tail holder. Then use a toothbrush to brush the edges. This minimized breakage for me. The issue I'm facing now is since I am wearing my hair out I get breakage when I come my hair at night to roll it up for the next day.

 

[Napp]

i retained length by bunning but it broke off my edges. i think if you are going to be natural and bun you should strech the hair out before bunning. wet buns are the debil.

 

[classychic1908]

I live in my bun!! I wear a damp bun nearly every day! I dampen my hair at night with my aloe juice and veggie glycerin mix (sometimes I do this in the morning instead). I sleep with my hair in a loose pineapple and I bun in the morning. I smooth my edges with some gel, use a black satin scrunchie to hold my ponytail, and tie it down with a silk scarf for a few minutes. I don't pull them tight and I change the position periodically. I also don't comb my hair, but rarely I'll use a baby brush on the edges. Wearing my hair out daily would really hurt my retention. My reggie is very low manipulation and I like to keep my ends protected.

Every head of hair is so individual, you'll have to experiment to see what works for you.
HHG

 

[Allandra]

Bunning (along with other protective styles) has helped me retain length.

I get my hair flat ironed once a month. During that time I'll wear it down a few days or a week or so. However, once I wash my hair, it's back in a protective style (bun or other style). I love my buns.

 

[TrueToHair]

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[Lita]

My hair is in P.S 95% of the time..At night I loosen my sides at night/so I dont experience thinning..I flat ion may-be 4x's a year...



Happy Hair Growing!

 

[Prudent1]

I found it helpful to bun during the workday and let my hair down as soon as I got home to avoid stress on the edges. I would wear it in a couple as braids for bedtime, covering it all with a silk scarf. I would also break from buns over the weekend. Buns are one of the best protective styles.

^^^ That's how I do too.

I live in my bun!! I wear a damp bun nearly every day! I dampen my hair at night with my aloe juice and veggie glycerin mix (sometimes I do this in the morning instead). I sleep with my hair in a loose pineapple and I bun in the morning. I smooth my edges with some gel, use a black satin scrunchie to hold my ponytail, and tie it down with a silk scarf for a few minutes. I don't pull them tight and I change the position periodically. I also don't comb my hair, but rarely I'll use a baby brush on the edges. Wearing my hair out daily would really hurt my retention. My reggie is very low manipulation and I like to keep my ends protected.

Every head of hair is so individual, you'll have to experiment to see what works for you.
HHG

^^^ I do this too. My bun is as loose as I can stand it w/o it actually looking sloppy. I do that to try to avoid unneeded stress where the ponytail holder is placed.

 

[thetall1]

Wow!! Taking notes....

 

[melissa-bee]

Well I'm rocking buns at the moment cos it's the only thing I can rock without looking a fool. I've noticed I have been retaining length but my edges aren't doing to well.

 

[My Friend]

Maybe I should implement this, I'm not retaining as much as I would like. Thanks ladies

 

[Sweet_Ambrosia]

Bunning has always worked well for my hair as a natural head and relaxed.
Bunning can work great as a protective style as long as you take the proper steps to avoid breakage (ie. don’t pull your hair back too tightly, dont keep it in the same position 24/7, keep your hair moisturized and be gentle)
I don’t bun as much as I used to, got bored…I’m wigging it now.

 

[lovegymnasts]

I do
I wear my hair up 90-ish% of the time. I have never had problems with my edges.
When my scalps starts to feel a little sore, I know to move the position or wear my twists down for a few days.
Also, I don't sleep with my hair in a bun or pulled back.

 

[NaturalBoss]

Yes, I retain length with consistent bunning. I co-wash and bun almost everyday, and when I don't co-wash, I still wet my hair. I haven't noticed any kind of breakage. I love the way braidouts and twistouts look but I don't use them as a PS because I don't really like my hair down everyday and I would have to do too much detangling.