Grow your NAPE - tutorial **PHOTOS**

[Keen]

*PLEASE DON'T LAUGH* But here is my attempt because REMEMBER I can't cornrow... this is my first time trying, but I need to learn because my nape is in super bad condition plus I'm 10 weeks post...I moisturize it all the time and nothing helps but I think this might work for me.

That's good enough. Practice makes perfect. Soon you'll be a pro. I'm definetely going to try this. My name is my main problem.

 

[motherx2esq]

Can my nape get that long so that I can braid it!
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[discobiscuits]

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!

I never would have come up w/ this on my own. I'll be trying this from now on since I am transitioning for the second time, I am cornrowing my own hair from now until my natural hair is the same length as my hair is now so this will be GREAT for me! ((((HUG))))

 

[DDTexlaxed]

I just can't get the hang of using 3 strands of hair to braid. Can someone give me a tip that helped them? If I can't get it, I'll try the 2 strand twist method.

 

[Ivonnovi]

Great idea. I have a "sloppy & uneven" nape that's not too cute when I bun, whichis a daily requirement.

From now on I will cornrow the nape at night to establish a wavy pattern that looks more complimentary when my hair is bunned or up. Scarfing alone won't help this area.

I've tried growing it out but that area does not respond well to perms and always breaks off.

 

[Aggie]

Thanks a lot for this idea. I will incorporate this in my WIG Challenge 2008. It seems to be perfect for Falls to wear in my BOOTCAMP Challenge 2008 as well.

 

[LaPaciencia]

I just can't get the hang of using 3 strands of hair to braid. Can someone give me a tip that helped them? If I can't get it, I'll try the 2 strand twist method.

I can only cornrow my nape if I tilt my head to the side so my hair falls with gravity. I also take down the braid and alternate the side I start braiding on so I don't over stress one side and most importantly I don't braid it too tight. I hope that helps!

 

[LaPaciencia]

Great idea. I have a "sloppy & uneven" nape that's not too cute when I bun, whichis a daily requirement.

From now on I will cornrow the nape at night to establish a wavy pattern that looks more complimentary when my hair is bunned or up. Scarfing alone won't help this area.

I've tried growing it out but that area does not respond well to perms and always breaks off.

I know there are some other threads that mention this but...
If you get your relaxers done at the shop beware of the SHAMPOO BOWL AREA THAT TOUCHES THE NAPE:burning:!!! This is one of my pet peaves! I always try to make sure the stylist pays extra attention to this area since the relaxer tends to stick to the bowl behind the neck and can cause super overprocessing! I like to have them wipe or wash the relaxer area off the bowl and neutralize and wash that nape area with TLC!

 

[Mook's hair]

I did it! I learned how to make & post a video.
HEre it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbupGVjj6TY

It's my first try and a little dark but it might help.

 

[scarcity21]

I did it! I learned how to make & post a video.
HEre it is.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbupGVjj6TY

It's my first try and a little dark but it might help.

I know how to cornrow but great tutorial for those that dont know how 2 cornrow...thanx Mook!!!

 

[scarcity21]

Mook...question...how would u use this method if u were to get cornrows going back...i understand with micros u can kinda hide if by wearing ur pony low but with CRs going back how would this look/work? TIA

 

[pazyamor]

Curses!! I cannot cornrow.

 

[PittiPat]

Can my nape get that long so that I can braid it!​

Okaaaaaaaaayy! That's what I'm saying.

Great idea!

 

[Ivonnovi]

[/b]I know there are some other threads that mention this but...
If you get your relaxers done at the shop beware of the SHAMPOO BOWL AREA THAT TOUCHES THE NAPE:burning:!!! This is one of my pet peaves! I always try to make sure the stylist pays extra attention to this area since the relaxer tends to stick to the bowl behind the neck and can cause super overprocessing! I like to have them wipe or wash the relaxer area off the bowl and neutralize and wash that nape area with TLC!

WONDERFUL Tip. I do my own hair, now; but i'm sure this tip will help someone

 

[Ivonnovi]

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[wonderstar]

Any idea on how to protect my hairline without looking like a 13 year old?

 

[Firstborn2]

Mook this is a wonderful tip, and I know it's going to be my life saver for my nape area

 

[cecilie]

I will try it .

 

[bravenewgirl87]

I seriously hate the fact that I don't have photoshop! I feel you on that one! I/m going to start doing sew-ins only on the back part of my hair because it grows so frickin slow.

 

[mytia]

I did this when I was SL and it really does work!

 

[krissyprissy]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have been trying to grow my nape back after a bad relaxer for a year now. This will help alot

 

[marla]

Thank you so much! I will be doing this from now on! My nape is broken off so bad. HUGS!!

 

[cecilie]

Thank you for sharing this , I will do it after my next relaxer .

 

[Valerie]

Good idea, I shall be doing it! thanks so much for the info

 

[Ediese]

This is exactly what I've done to grow back my nape. I did a little extra moisturizing, and never put it up in a ponytail. I cornrowed it and pinned it...works wonders!

 

[Ladylyn]

I likey! Good one Mook thanks

 

[marla]

I wore this today all day at work and let my hair fall down over it. No one ever knew!

 

[jamaicalovely]

Great idea!!! I will try when my nape grows out a little more.

 

[anniev2]

if your nape isn't long enough yet, what are you doing to protect it for now?

 

[Kismet79]

Best darned idea yet!!!! My nape thanks you for sharing.