Hey
@Chicoro
I know theyre your opinions and observations but you are very much factual in your observations. I noticed it from both and even noticed it in my own patterns even though I'm no where near them I'm length.
Up until about 5 wash days ago, I tried to incorporate naptural85 method of smoothing and using smaller sections (6) and while it saved time, over time, it caused dryness, knots and tangles. I recently went back to my 10-12 sections in which I begin sectioning my hair as I apply deep conditioner. I leave that and then detangle based on those sections and put them back. It uses more conditioner and is more time consuming, but when you don't have knots and then have all these knots, you realize the extra time you invest to not have knots is extremely worth the effort.
I bun weekly though, but I never go through my hair after wash day. I've been contemplating going back to doing twists and pulling them up in the back or unraveling them and pulling them up in the back. It was my preferred style when I was relaxed and transitioning.
I've also reduced heat usage (haven't used in a year) and trim in twist as I feel it's not necessary to have even hair if I'm not wearing it straight.
I may not have TBL hair, but I am speaking it into existence.