Bunning vs C&G, which one promotes fastest growth and is healthiest?

[Prettyeyes]

I have used both techniques and received growth but honestly I am thinking that bunning may be best. When I bun I am VERY strict and when I did the C&G I was strict also but it seems bunning is better for the ends. Anyone else?

 

[hothair]

I like both, C&G seems like more drastic retention probably cause I don't see my length all the time, but I was surprised at my retention with (phony ponies) this summer, I do like buns better cause I can get treat my hair the same easier...

 

[DDTexlaxed]

For me, bunning hurt my edges. My hair is just not long enough to do that without feeling super stretched! However, my modified C&G technique using flat twists makes my hair retain length without feeling forced to fit in a certain style.

 

[Chameleonchick]

Okay what exactly is this bunning technique? I hear about it all the time but I never really cared to much about it, but now I am interested to know. Is it just putting your hair into a bun? What is a basic regimen for this technique?

 

[hillytmj]

What does C&G mean?

 

[Rapunzel*]

What does C&G mean?

it means crown and glory. its a braiding technique like a. keys use to wear her braids or a bee hive that is used for sew ins. it can also mean corn rows straight back

 

[luckiestdestiny]

What does C&G mean?

Here's the site that gives you all the information. I alternate between braiding my hair up (though I don't use the human hair there, I just braid my own hair up), or wearing it down but sealing with a little conditioner and coconut oil/and/or sabino, but this is the site for all Crown and Glory stuff

http://www.growafrohairlong.com/

 

[MissFallon]

I think bunning promotes better retention and hair growth. I used bunning for 6 months and was able to get from scraping SL to BSL.

 

[SouthernStunner]

I think C&G is better simply because you dont mess with it. No combing so no possibility of pulling or tugging on the hair. No combing, no nothing for about 8 weeks thus more retention (granted when you take the braids out you are gentle).

C&G gives you and your hair a break.

 

[joib]

I like both of them but I think the C&G method is much better. You are not messing with your hair. I plan to do the C&G sometime in Dec.

 

[Sunshyn3]

I haven't done the C&G but I love bunning. It has helped me to retain a lot of growth

 

[Babygurl]

Bunning is the method I used to grow my hair and in my first 2 years it helped me retain nearly all of my growth.

 

[ebonylocs]

Neither of them promote growth. They both aids for *retention* because both are protective styles and C&G especially is a low manipulation style.

C&G worked well for me. Definitely helped me with maximum retention. I've never done bunning for long periods so I couldn't do a fair comparison. But instinctively I feel that C&G would be more effective because it is very low manipilation. With bunning you still have to do some regular styling of your hair - detangling, smoothing - to get the style smooth and to prevent your hair from dreading. However then I see people like babygurl and Traycee who have retained a lot from bunning, and I figure it works very well for some people.

Personally, my ends seem to get very dry, crispy and bended when I bun (I've seen other people, e.g. even Cathy Howse, say the same happens to them). But right now, I just can't be bothered to take the time to get braid extensions put in or to do them myself, so I'll try to see if I can make bunning work for me.

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I'm doing the C&G method now. perhaps when my hair grows out longer I'll do wet bunning (hopefully by june 2009). I love braids though, and I've decided no micros for me-too much stress on my edges.

 

[LovinLocks]

I found it, thanks.