I've been natural all my life, with 3 failed attempts to get a relaxer. The phyto relaxer sat in my hair with no pain, but it didn't take and washed out the next time I washed it. I also had horrible breakage/shedding after that. The other two burned and left scabs in my scalp. They weren't in long enough to take. I gave up after that. This was 3-4 years ago.
Since then I've been doing weaves and braids to grow my hair out. However, I never really feel cute in these styles. It's common for me to think that my hair looks "meh" but that I'll wear it how I really want once it gets longer.
I've been trying to decide between locks and a relaxer. I feel "safer" with the locks as far as retention/growth goes, but I worry that if I don't like the way braids look on me I won't like locks either.
On the other hand, I'm afraid that my hair is the type that just doesn't like relaxers.
I should also mention that I'm tender-headed to the point of needing pain pills to go to the beauty shop, so continuing to get braids/weaves isn't an option for me. It's also the main reason I haven't learned how to do any natural styles on my own. I usually just give up because it hurts so much.
Well anyway, hope this isn't too long! I'll be happy for any advice you guys can give me.
Since then I've been doing weaves and braids to grow my hair out. However, I never really feel cute in these styles. It's common for me to think that my hair looks "meh" but that I'll wear it how I really want once it gets longer.
I've been trying to decide between locks and a relaxer. I feel "safer" with the locks as far as retention/growth goes, but I worry that if I don't like the way braids look on me I won't like locks either.
On the other hand, I'm afraid that my hair is the type that just doesn't like relaxers.
I should also mention that I'm tender-headed to the point of needing pain pills to go to the beauty shop, so continuing to get braids/weaves isn't an option for me. It's also the main reason I haven't learned how to do any natural styles on my own. I usually just give up because it hurts so much.
Well anyway, hope this isn't too long! I'll be happy for any advice you guys can give me.