Caring APL relaxed hair that's not hidden

[Hair4Care]

I want to begin leaving my hair out as it is almost passed apl, but I don't know how to rock that route as I am not use to leaving out my hair. My hair was usually hidden under a half wig. But now that it has grown this long I am finding it a bit difficult to fit under a half wig. I was thinking of clip-ins but I am not so sure how to care for my relaxed hair with them as they tend to dry out my hair. At the moment I have in a sew-in weave with the ends left out so I can oil and moisturize daily. I am feeling a bit nervous about even doing this especially in the winter seasons.

I want to grow my hair to bsl eventually, but I am starting to realize that I may not be able to stick to the same protective styling techniques.

I was wondering what suggestions/regimen/techniques some of the ladies on the board who have apl OR bsl hair is doing OR anyone who had have similar experiences to mine.

I am not sure if this question have been ask yet, if it has been please direct me via a link as I can't seem to find any. Thnks Ladies.

 

[lboogie2679]

I am sure some of the other ladies will have advice to help....Bump

 

[SelfStyled]

Hey There, I am not APL, but as far as the clip ins go, if you are worried about protecting your hair, I would just braid up my hair. When I wear clip ins, I decide where my part, leave out hair will be. I do one french braid down the back and place the clip ins on top of the braid.

 

[Hair4Care]

thanks guys, and thnks for the pic never thought of braiding my hair up in one as usually when I do fine braides for sew-ins it usually leaves a bulk at the end whenever I tuck it under...bumbing for more reponse....