Hair grows in a V shape?
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brownrelaxedhair
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No, I've not understood this. It must be due to the shape of our heads and that the back lower section tends to grow the longest than the rest? I know for me, when I'm due for a touch up, I have more growth in the back. Can't explain that specific 'v' though...
Mahalialee4
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All the indiviual hairs do not grow at once, but the "V" shape is said to be the natural growth pattern on women's heads. It appears that as long as you see that V the hair is telling you that there is more to come.
I sure hope that is true.
:Bonjour.
Paris Belle
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My hair grows like this naturally..But it's more of a rounder V like a U...I trim around this and keep my natural hair shape..I've tried to even it out before and lost length...
Paris Belle
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No, you would be cutting off hair and losing inches..Trust me, I did this..If your hair NATURALLY grows this way, it's very difficult to change..And if you have a specific hair goal in mind, then it wouldn't benefit you to do so..You could do so AFTER reaching the hair goal..Maybe that might work, if you really want that hair shape..
Another thing that helped me was moisturizing the shorter hairs that make the shape more of a V..This helped them grow longer and made the U shape..But my hair does not grow straight across either..
Another thing that helped me was moisturizing the shorter hairs that make the shape more of a V..This helped them grow longer and made the U shape..But my hair does not grow straight across either..
ThursdayGirl
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Wouldn't the V form because the hair in the top and middle of your hair is just growing faster than your sides?
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Well I think the V shape is cute. I would rather have a U shape but as long as my hair reaches bra strap soon I will take a Z shape if I have too.
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I agree!!!!! Anyway with breakage and shedding, it's hard to get all your hair to be exactly the same. I have this one small section of hair that's racing the others to get to bra strap length.
Well I think the V shape is cute. I would rather have a U shape but as long as my hair reaches bra strap soon I will take a Z shape if I have too.
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NubianQueen
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kking,
Yes, I understand this because I wear braids. I precut all of the synthetic hair and when I am done the back is in a V-shape. The natural hairline in the back is what causes this. For example, all of the pieces hang 12" then it will fall in the pattern of the back of your head. The actual hair is even but it hangs differently because the very back of your hair doesn't grow straight across.
It is true that you will lose a lot of length if you try to even it up. I personally like this look and just leave it alone.
HTH
Happy hair growing to us all!
NubianQueen
Yes, I understand this because I wear braids. I precut all of the synthetic hair and when I am done the back is in a V-shape. The natural hairline in the back is what causes this. For example, all of the pieces hang 12" then it will fall in the pattern of the back of your head. The actual hair is even but it hangs differently because the very back of your hair doesn't grow straight across.
It is true that you will lose a lot of length if you try to even it up. I personally like this look and just leave it alone.
HTH
Happy hair growing to us all!
NubianQueen
sweetcocoa
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No, you would be cutting off hair and losing inches..Trust me, I did this..If your hair NATURALLY grows this way, it's very difficult to change..And if you have a specific hair goal in mind, then it wouldn't benefit you to do so..You could do so AFTER reaching the hair goal..Maybe that might work, if you really want that hair shape..
Another thing that helped me was moisturizing the shorter hairs that make the shape more of a V..This helped them grow longer and made the U shape..But my hair does not grow straight across either..
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I do the same thing as you..it's nature...why fight it. When I reach bra strap...I plan on keeping it at that length...so eventually it will be straight across. But I think the 'v' or 'u' shape is very pretty.
No, you would be cutting off hair and losing inches..Trust me, I did this..If your hair NATURALLY grows this way, it's very difficult to change..And if you have a specific hair goal in mind, then it wouldn't benefit you to do so..You could do so AFTER reaching the hair goal..Maybe that might work, if you really want that hair shape..
Another thing that helped me was moisturizing the shorter hairs that make the shape more of a V..This helped them grow longer and made the U shape..But my hair does not grow straight across either..
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I do the same thing as you..it's nature...why fight it. When I reach bra strap...I plan on keeping it at that length...so eventually it will be straight across. But I think the 'v' or 'u' shape is very pretty.
KinksnCurlz
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Hey, I thought I was the only one. My hair has always grown in the "V" shape and I am quite fond of it. For some reason, the point is always longer than the rest of my hair. The last time I got my ends trimmed the stylist deleted my V so now I have a slight U. But from experience, I know it'll grow back.
PrettyBrownEyes
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My hair grows in a V shape also. I used to go to a stylist who made a comment about it and proceeded to cut it, I never even questioned her, her comment was made in a tone like something was wrong. I now know better. I think it could be from sleeping on my sides or wrapping my hair (for so many years)...
Let's say hypothetically all hair grows at the same rate. Think about it the hair at the back of your head is closer to your neck therefore any growth there will be noticed quickly.
The sides of the head consists of FACE! LOL so no hair grows there the hair has to grow from the top and it has to be longer then the hair at the back to notice a difference.
Therefore the back hair will always appear to be longer.
Let's see if I can clarify this. Basically the hair in the back of your head is on the bottom of your head...therefore any growth there will appear to be more or longer then the hair that grows from the top of your head. It has more to do with the position of your follicles on your head.....understand? or am I confusing everyone????
The sides of the head consists of FACE! LOL so no hair grows there the hair has to grow from the top and it has to be longer then the hair at the back to notice a difference.
Therefore the back hair will always appear to be longer.
Let's see if I can clarify this. Basically the hair in the back of your head is on the bottom of your head...therefore any growth there will appear to be more or longer then the hair that grows from the top of your head. It has more to do with the position of your follicles on your head.....understand? or am I confusing everyone????
diamondlady
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I WISH MY HAIR GREW IN A "V". I have to cut it to a V shape because that's what I prefer,unforturnatly it grows in a U. Much longer on the sides than in the middle. I hate this pattern,I lose inches but I would rather have cuter hair than just longer hair.
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