This is just too funny...henrilou said:I saw a website about this method. You are supposed to buy the book. Frankly I am not convinced that the girl featured didn't have a weave. Why on a website about HAIR are the pictures not clear and close-up. Basically the women said that she used braids a way to grow her hair.[blackhairmedia.com] She showed fuzzy pictures of herself with waistlength braids and long hair that she said was relaxed. While I think this is possible, I don't think happened with HER. What do you think?
Hi Tonia2002,
I don’t mind the questions at all. I will look into turning that message option on and you are welcomed to send a private message with any questions as well.
Okay, getting to your question. I did braid my entire head first then I went back to cut and seal each braid after I finished braiding. To keep the braids from coming loose until I finished my entire head, I just tied a knot at the end of each braid. The reason I did it this way was because when I started braiding (on a Friday) my braid sealer did not arrive until Monday so, I was almost finished braiding when it came. Had I had the braid sealer when I begin braiding, I would have definitely cut and sealed each one as I went along instead of the knot thing. It turned out okay because I was able to do the all the cutting/sealing at once which had its benefits also. Both ways have their positive sides (either braiding and immediately sealing or braid all and cut/seal all as the final step), you can’t go wrong either way.
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@transitioning? I think Robin's site (that's the site) covers different ways of growing long hair (including weaves) but extension braiding was the first thing I knew about the site and the one that most people refer to when they talk of C&G method. The regimen is given at the Braid Extensions Regimen link.
This thread's line of thought is so out-dated. There are enough testimonials about C&G working, since this thread was created. Y'all need to stop with bumping up very old theories that have since been squashed.
ETA: Anyone still in doubt, here's the proof: http://www.growafrohairlong.com/kibibi.html (more pics below)
I used the Crown and Glory Method to grow my hair. I am on the website, so I can attest that there is nothing shady about Robin. At the time that I began to take care of my hair, her website was one of very few on black hair care/growth. I did it, and achieved my goal. I was just trying to go to apl or bra strap, but I am now at Hip length. I think that she is a lovely lady, she was always very responsive. She shared information for free. I credit her for helping me learn to take better care of my hair, from how to comb hair, wash hair, and treatment. I just put braids in my hair this week....so, it as stuck with me.
BTW I know that this original post is super old, but I want to defend Robin, because she helped me so much.