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[Tai]

Hi everyone. I'm Tai. I stumbled upon this site from a recommendation from a Amazon review of Carolyn Gray's book, which I just purchased. I became addicted so I had to join.

There is so much useful information here, more than I've ever gotten from any other source (especially my hair stylist, even though I love her). I've already went out and started buying my vitamins/supplements and now I'm working on products. I'm already a PJ so I'm afraid this site will hurt my poor pocketbook

According to Andre's book my hair type would be a 3b/3c. I have just bought Aubrey's Island shampoo & GBC conditioner and Suave's Milk & Honey. After hearing raves, I'm off to Trade Secret to pick up Kenra's Moisturizing shampoo & conditioner...see the PJ in me is showing.
I've been scanning the pages and I do have a few questions. First, with shoulder length, thick, relaxed hair, approx how long will it take to airdry it in a wrap or in the ponytail method or should I just sit under a bonnet dryer? When I wrap (this will be the first time I'm doing one) do I use a wide tooth comb or do I have to use a rattail to make it smooth? I also want to try an Affirm relaxer my next go round (currently use Cream of Nature herbarich no-lye). Is there anyplace to buy it online?

Thanks!

 

[BrEE]

Hi Tai, welcome.i'll try to answer your questions the best i can.
i have brastrap length hair and it takes me 4-6 hrs to completely airdry loose, i've noticed that serums help my hair dry muchhhhh faster(could be my imagination though). i dont wrap it while it's wet,wayyy tooo much work and hassle.you should try the pony tail method or just leave it loose.when i do wrap i use a wide tooth comb then a small tooth to make it smooth.you can get affirm online from sheldeez.com but they only sell it in the large size for 40 something.

 

[lonei]

Hi Tai, wet wrapping your hair is firstly very difficult if you are not used to doing it on dry hair first. I am pro at dry hair wrapping but wet hair wrapping is more hassle than its worth. To do it, you need a rattail comb so it is smooth and you need to brush it with a boar bristle brush once its in place. In terms of drying time, when my hair was your length it could take at least 2-3 hours to dry under the dryer, I cant imagine how long it would take to air dry, especially with thick hair like mine. In regards to your relaxer switch, it appears that you are going from no-lye to lye (I could be wrong), if so, be very careful...