Hi everyone, I’m new and totally overwhelmed. I have sooooo many questions so I’ll make them into lists so it is easier to read. First of all my name is Tarana, I’m 15(going to be 16 next month), and my hair is 4a. I’ve had braids my whole life and now that I’m going to be 16 I’m allowed to get a relaxer but I’m not so sure how I feel about putting those chemicals into my hair. So first my first set of questions is about straightening.
• Are there any ways to get the same straightness I would from a relaxer naturally?
• Do all natural relaxers wash right out?
• Are natural relaxers even an option for me because I play soccer 4-6 times per week so would I sweat it out?
• If I should use relaxer what type should I use (lye or no-lye)? Brand names would help as well.
Next, I have absolutely no idea how to properly care for my hair to achieve significant growth!!! Right now my hair reaches my chin in the front, shoulders on some parts of the sides, and at the longest point in the back in between my shoulder blades. While it’s not short I feel like after 16 years of only trimming my hair it should definitely be longer. Right now I wash and rebraid my hair every other week. Basically I shampoo(Herbal Essence), condition(Herbal Essence), grease with Indian Kemp, straighten using heat, and trim(not every time though). So my question about this is.
• How do I properly care for my hair in order to achieve growth? I really don’t have a clue about anything. I really need a complete hair care regimen (Products, how often, how much, etc.)
Last is there anything I need to do to my hair once I take out my braids (probably at the end of June)? Like, do the braids weaken my hair or anything like that?
Thank you so much for reading this post and answering my questions. If you can answer any of them it will help me soo much. I want to have my hair a little past my bra strap for prom, maybe even semi formal.
~Love Tarana
• Are there any ways to get the same straightness I would from a relaxer naturally?
• Do all natural relaxers wash right out?
• Are natural relaxers even an option for me because I play soccer 4-6 times per week so would I sweat it out?
• If I should use relaxer what type should I use (lye or no-lye)? Brand names would help as well.
Next, I have absolutely no idea how to properly care for my hair to achieve significant growth!!! Right now my hair reaches my chin in the front, shoulders on some parts of the sides, and at the longest point in the back in between my shoulder blades. While it’s not short I feel like after 16 years of only trimming my hair it should definitely be longer. Right now I wash and rebraid my hair every other week. Basically I shampoo(Herbal Essence), condition(Herbal Essence), grease with Indian Kemp, straighten using heat, and trim(not every time though). So my question about this is.
• How do I properly care for my hair in order to achieve growth? I really don’t have a clue about anything. I really need a complete hair care regimen (Products, how often, how much, etc.)
Last is there anything I need to do to my hair once I take out my braids (probably at the end of June)? Like, do the braids weaken my hair or anything like that?
Thank you so much for reading this post and answering my questions. If you can answer any of them it will help me soo much. I want to have my hair a little past my bra strap for prom, maybe even semi formal.
~Love Tarana