If Relaxed Heads Can Stretch bet Touchups...

[a_ caribbean_dream]

what can naturals do to protect and grow hair dramatically, what is our secret weapon?? ( a weapon I need to be informed of!)


PS. I know it is alot easier to see growth progress if you are relaxed....

 

[tropicexotic]

lol our secret weapon is protective styles...you can wear them weeks at a time and consistently wearing those styles (twists, braids, etc) always equates growth and retention!

 

[chocolate01]

lol our secret weapon is protective styles...you can wear them weeks at a time and consistently wearing those styles (twists, braids, etc) always equates growth and retention!

I tend to agree!

 

[Mahalialee4]

It is a challenge not being able to see the length without stretching . Everything at a glance looks not much longer than shoulderlength without stretching, wrapping or straightening in some way. It's like it is long for a hot minute, lol....bonjour

 

[Super_Hero_Girl]

Secret weapon? hmmm.

How about, simply being natural, and not worrying about chemicals and stretching them.

 

[so1913]

Secret weapon??? Taking good care of it.

 

[inthepink]

I don't think there's much that will make your hair grow faster but to retain length - going without heat can be done with natural hair (as it can be done with relaxed hair) along with protective styles and everything else exluding a relaxer.

 

[Amarech]

I'm not natural, but I totally agree with this...

How about, simply being natural, and not worrying about chemicals and stretching them.

 

[Crackers Phinn]

Nice to see everyone trying to be helpful.

My advice is keep your ends protected and moisturized. In the long run, keeping the ends from breaking off (i.e., retaining length) is the best strategy whether relaxed or natural. IMHO shrinkage is absolutely hellish, but airdrying with the hair pulled back into a bun and banding the poof part can help stretch the hair to show length.

 

[a_ caribbean_dream]

Secret weapon? hmmm.

How about, simply being natural, and not worrying about chemicals and stretching them.

now theres a thought...lol