I gave up braids... now what ?

[Naphy]

Arrrrrghhhh ! I was so happy doing braids on my hair. My hair was growing faster and longer. But it thinned my hair a lot erplexed Right now, my hair is very thick, but I'm 2 months post braids. It takes me so much time to recovered a healthy and thicker hair. So I give up braids.
What can I do know ? My hair growth is so slow... since november, I've just gained 1.5-2 inches. 1.5-2 inches in 6 months ! I'm very desappointed.
Do you have suggestions on a new regimen ? I want to gain 2 inches by August to hit APL. I really need your help because it seems I'm losing time...

 

[Nonie]

How about twists? Talk to Countrygal; she prefers them to braids as she finds herself manipulating her hair less in them. Maybe her regimen might help?

 

[remnant]

You can try the DARKEMPRESS 3 months Baggy challenge or Rabiaelaine weave regimen !

 

[Blackberry7]

Were you wearing braid extensions or braiding your own hair? If you braid your own hair without extensions you can get the same benefits without the thinning.

 

[EbonyHairedPrincess]

Do you take supplements, drink alot of water and eat fruits and vegatables. What about exercising frequently? Perhaps a change in your diet or exer ise routine will jump start your metabolism for faster hair growth.

If that is not the problem are you doing the minimal heat/low manipulation? So far, this it working for me. I grow and retain about 1/2 inch a month. I flat ironed on Monday and realized I'm APL for the first time ever. I maintain my lengh by flat ironing only for special occasion and to check length after 12 week stretches. I co-wash almost daily after that I squeeze the water from my hair with a towel. Next I apply NTM silk and seal (not on scalp) with grease or vaseline (oil is to light). Once I get to 6 weeks then I co-wash every 3-4 days and bun religiously with a satin scrunchie.

Hope this works for you.

 

[freshlikemoi]

I would say more water intake and vitamins. They are life savers.

 

[Naphy]

Nonie > twists ? good idea !
soun > I think I will baggy my hair every night from now on.
blackberry7 > braids with my own hair seems to be a good alternative ! I have to give it a try.
EHP, freshlikemoi > I'm not taking any vits for the moment, and I need to buy beer yeast pills, l-cys and multi. I need to schedule an exercise program every day too. I don't use any heat on my hair, but my scrunchy is very harsh. I need to get a softer one. I drink 1.5 liter of water a day, so I need to increase the intake. I co-wash daily, but I'm daily tempted to comb my hair while it's dry.

any other suggestions ? (vits, regimen, blablablabla) ?

 

[Mook's hair]

Were you wearing braid extensions or braiding your own hair? If you braid your own hair without extensions you can get the same benefits without the thinning.

I agree here. Also maybe try cornrows with just your hair. My hair doesn't thin out when I keep it in cornrows. Sometimes I even braid in some hair near the ends just for length. Plus cornrows are easier & faster to take out & put it. But if 2 months post braids, you are back to a desirable level of thickness. Maybe it isn't thinning as much as you think.

More questions? Are you relaxed or natural? How often do you wash your hair? Do you clarify?

 

[Naphy]

I'm relaxed and I wash my hair once a week. I clarify once a month too