@JJamiah can we get some pics before you make that decision?! Lawd, WL is a lot of work...maybe its lead hairs or something girl.Good and Bad News.. I made it to Waist length but it is so THIN.. from root to tip due to my health issues, I am not even claiming this... UGH... Cutting it to Bra or Mid Back.. hoping to treat and thicken up my hair some. I am going to have to start doing protein treatments monthly as well as being a straight natural for a while.
So help me out, how is sengelese twis5 different from regular twisting? I don't understand the issue.
Why does that cause tangles? I thought that would prevent tangles. That is the way I twist my hair because it just looks better. Does it tangle when it gets longer?You twist each strand before twisting them together as opposed to just twisting the two strands together.
Why does that cause tangles? I thought that would prevent tangles. That is the way I twist my hair because it just looks better. Does it tangle when it gets longer?
Ok I understand. I separate from the root so I haven't had this issue.The length doesn't tangle just the very, very end. I don't know why. It's difficult to get that first bit separated to be able to start unraveling. It could be the way that I personally do it, but I don'tknow how to do regular two strand twists to be able to compare. Sounds silly doesn't it?
I have very cottony 4c hair, though. I think texture is part of the issue. My hair will look for ways to grab and bind to itself. Also,+ I style sans comb -- fingers only.
Ok I understand. I separate from the root so I haven't had this issue.
We're at the same length or close to it... I guess we can make those goals together!!!! You've been there before so I guess I will just be following your lead.Today's wash-and-go ponytails
View attachment 390393 My hair was waist length before my recent trim, but now I'm back to mid-back length I cannot seem to retain beyond the 15-17 inches range (20 inches is WL on me, and I was before my cut). While the deep trim was very much needed, it's still frustrating. I didn't do a proper measurement while straight but it's about 15 inches measured from my nape.
I might need to PS more, and I'm thinking of trimming/dusting more frequently to get rid of ssks (3x a year instead of once or twice). Summers here are ridiculous, so Ill probably do crochet braids May-Sept.
Thank you!! I enjoyed my straight hair, but I think I need to take the plunge and get design essentials strengthening treatment, nola humidity killed my press. I'm 5'11, I have long legs but kind of a high waist I think. WL isn't too far away from BSL on me.Pretty hair!!
How tall are you? I'm curious because my hair is about 16.25 inches and I was thinking that 3-4 inches would put me at waist length (I'm 5'7 by the way).
Thank you!! I enjoyed my straight hair, but I think I need to take the plunge and get design essentials strengthening treatment, nola humidity killed my press. I'm 5'11, I have long legs but kind of a high waist I think. WL isn't too far away from BSL on me.
I tried it a couple years ago at the salon and it worked wonders.OK, is this what you're talking about? http://info.designessentials.com/new-sts-express-system-1
Do you know anyone who's tried it? Did their hair revert back?
I'm a couple of inches shorter than you. Curious, how many inches is BSL to WL for you?
I tried it a couple years ago at the salon and it worked wonders.
BSL for me is about 14"
Mid-back is 16/17"
WSL is 20"
So it's 6 inches from BSL to WL on me.
Oh yes, forgot to answer that question lol. Yes my hair reverted back completely after maybe 2 shampoos (I didn't chelate). My hair wasn't damaged at all, the treatment just stays in for a while. It made detangling easier.OK, we're similar.
BSL is 5 inches (5.25 to be exact) from WL on me. I think my measurements at each length are pretty similar to yours. I'll see when I take down my braids next week.
Oh, and did you're hair revert after you tried the DE treatment? Was your hair looser or the same?
Oh yes, forgot to answer that question lol. Yes my hair reverted back completely after maybe 2 shampoos (I didn't chelate). My hair wasn't damaged at all, the treatment just stays in for a while. It made detangling easier.
I loved this product. I was under an umbrella in the rain and my hair was still straight! I wanted to get some myself, but it was difficult to find and then I saw the price. This was a while ago though, I've tried cheaper alternatives since then and they aren't the same. So next press, this is what I will be using.OK, that's good to know.
I've been wear my hair coily for the past couple of years and don't want any heat or curl damage if I decide to switch it up.
Where is everyone measuring WL on their body? This might be a strange question, but what part on your body do you actually mark waist length. I usually use the bottom of my rib or elbow (which on me are pretty much in the same area). I've seen some people use their belly button as the WL marker. Is there a real consensus? Are there any seamstress in here?
Where is everyone measuring WL on their body? This might be a strange question, but what part on your body do you actually mark waist length. I usually use the bottom of my rib or elbow (which on me are pretty much in the same area). I've seen some people use their belly button as the WL marker. Is there a real consensus? Are there any seamstress in here?
Where is everyone measuring WL on their body? This might be a strange question, but what part on your body do you actually mark waist length. I usually use the bottom of my rib or elbow (which on me are pretty much in the same area). I've seen some people use their belly button as the WL marker. Is there a real consensus? Are there any seamstress in here?
Same, where my curve starts. My elbows fall in that same area.I measure "true" WL on me as the place where it dips in on the side and is the smallest. My elbows are in the same area.
I've considered right above the dip area to be WL too since it's in the region.