Naturals... Do U "Band" Ur Hair?

[Peachtree]

Naturals... Do U \"Band\" Ur Hair?

When I was an undergrad, I remember having this professor who "banded" her natural ponytails. At the time, I didn't know there was a reason for it... I just thought it was a "style" in itself. The next day, her hair was "stretched" out all nicely, as if she straightened it with a low-med hot comb.

Just curious, does any naturals here use this technique regularly?

 

[jainygirl]

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Here's a link on how to band your hair Hair Banding . She gives nice details and also has pics. HTH -- jainygirl

 

[PretteePlease]

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i find that braiding then brushing out does the same thing

 

[Carefree]

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I prefer braids too.

 

[Peachtree]

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Thanks Jainygirl! Jessy's site was very informative!
... so, braids are just as effective /images/graemlins/scratchchin.gif

I think I'd go for the braids too... definitely it's far less stress on da hair.

 

[mkstar826]

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I used to but like msportugal & Carefree I think putting my hair in large twists or braids and then combing or brushing out the sections the next day gives the same look and it's a lot easier for me.

 

[Peachtree]

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Thanks mkstar!

 

[inthepink]

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I'm so lazy...I never do anything other than wash and ponytail it. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[deedabug]

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when my hair was shorter it was better...i dont like the effects now....or the effects of the braiding and brushing...i find it really hard to comb my hair semi-straight...i can only deal if its flattened all the way out or coiled up

 

[FlowerHair]

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I don't but my best friend wears this style every day for convenience. I also stretch out my hair with two braids or two twists or a tight bun if I'm going for the semi-straight look.

 

[babyblue]

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Last time i tried to band one of them got caught in my hair and i fought for like an hour to get it out so my experiences with banding havent been good. Id rather stretch my hair out with large braids.

 

[NGC]

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hairlove said:
I'm so lazy...I never do anything other than wash and ponytail it. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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This would be me /images/graemlins/laugh.gif so nope no banding and I have a major fear of experiencing what babyblue did /images/graemlins/smile.gif, and /images/graemlins/wallbash.gif because of it. Um ummmm, I'm already stressing over detangling issues and I am seriously considering not washing for a loooonggg time after this weekend's detangling session.

 

[Ayeshia]

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i prefer twists. I find that I get the same results /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[FrizzMizz]

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No, I just wash and put in a loose ponytail until it's dry. For style # 2, I put in some 8-10 loose braids or twists and then take them out and wala. Stretched Hair

 

[SilkyandSmooth]

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hairlove said:
I'm so lazy...I never do anything other than wash and ponytail it. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

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Same here, even though I'm only about 1/3 natural.

Peachtree, my Mom is natural and she "bands" her hair after she washes it. She says it loosens up the curl a bit. She uses actual cloth to "band" her hair.

 

[Bublnbrnsuga]

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Not anymore.

 

[Kha]

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*sigh*...I've tried it once and I have pics of the experience in my album. I prefer braiding to lengthen/stretch the hair.

 

[Sharpened]

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Tack this onto my hair to-do list. <sigh> I am so far behind the "hair care curve" experience, it is sad. /images/graemlins/confused.gif