Which protective style promotes the best hair growth ?

[peppers01]

For me it's been my quick weaves, because my hair stays in a pony tail with no manipulation until it's taken down (1-3 weeks). And the glue isn't an issue since I have this glue remover and poo that gets all the glue out without tearing my hair out, and I put on 3 stocking caps so that not much glue seeps through to my hair.

 

[Anna9764]

Thanks to all for your wonderful tips and in-put, keep em coming....Anna

 

[Barbara]

Bunning. I've never had braids or weaves.... me no likey....

That's right! Bunning is all I know.

 

[thehaircompanyusa]

Cute shirt where did you get it?

 

[ChasingBliss]

I voted braids & sew-ins. They both helped me stretch longer between relaxers.

Aww, your baby is so precious.


I'd have to say, loose properly moisturized buns.

 

[Aggie]

My hair breaks less/I retain more wiiiiitttthh
Cornrows. Braids. ECT.

Things were im not touching my hair at all. Something like a bun or french braid would be good too expect the fact that I will take those down and play in my hair whenever im bored.

ITA, braids are wayyy better for my hair. Bunning pulls out hair in my nape area, sew-ins thinned out my hair (but I believe that was because the cornrows were too fine, this time I had them done a little thicker to test it out), I like cornrows too as long as they're not too fine and definitely cornrows under wigs is an amazing plus for me.

 

[SherryLove]

Sorry, I voted "other".

Protective styles promote better "retention" not growth. I acheive the best "retention" with braids.

Sorry about the ...pet peeve.

I was just thinking the same thing. I wear my hair out in a ponytail (while keeping my ends well moisturized), and my growth retention is pretty good.....smile....

 

[Ivypearl08]

I voted other...I do a slight ponytail at night with a scrungee and a silk scarf to cover my hair...then in the morning I put rollers in my hair right before I take a shower...the steam from the shower sets my hair...I take the rollers out (no combing or brushing) and off I go...it's worked for me...no fuss hairstyle...my hair has grown exponentially...

 

[Siditty]

I was the queen of buns when I first went natural. I went natural back in 1999 before I knew anything about big chops. I transitioned to natural, cutting off damaged hair along the way. I am pretty sure that in 2009, my hair is all natural, but buns are awesome. Every time I would flat iron my hair, people would be in awe when I wore it down, shocked I had so much hair that fit into such a small bun LOL

Bunning for me protected the ends, which in the end kept me from having so much breakage.

 

[Anna9764]

Thank u Ivy and Siditty, Hey Siditty do you tuck your ends in your bun?

 

[Kayanna1212]

I have to say Braids..Braids Defitnaly make your HAIR alot thicker.

and has helped me through my life

 

[Anna9764]

I have to say Braids..Braids Defitnaly make your HAIR alot thicker.

and has helped me through my life

Me too Kayanna been wearing them for a while now giving them a break and pinning my hair up for a while. Thanks

 

[locabouthair]

Regular ( and not too tight) braiding invigorates and stimulates the scalp, thus causing blood flow to the follicles...this then causes growth They key is to not make the braids too tight.

I never heard that before.

As a child my hair was not longer than my ears. Yes, my EARS. I wore box braids for two years and it grew to SL. I know SL isnt long but that was longest my hair ever was. Those braids really helped. I made sure to keep them moisturized with a braid spray. I think I was doing the crown and glory method at the time I just didnt know thats what it was.

Right now I''m half wigging it. I'm doing about 6 to 10 conrows and keeping moisturized at night and Dc once a week. Hopefully I'll get some growth this way.

 

[moonglowdiva]

Low manipulation. What ever style that works for you that you don't have to manipulate your hair. All of them.

 

[WorkInProgress88]

im sure its been stated already but protective styles does not promote hair growth, it helps retain hair length. For me personally, any protective style is good for me...i tend to lean more towards braids because it keep me from 'playing' in my hair daily

 

[Aggie]

Braids has worked well for me in retaining length and thickness in the past. I am back to doing them as frequently as I can again. Wearing cornrows is my second best option because it allows me to wear my wigs intermittantly.

 

[Anna9764]

im sure its been stated already but protective styles does not promote hair growth, it helps retain hair length. For me personally, any protective style is good for me...i tend to lean more towards braids because it keep me from 'playing' in my hair daily

Thank u Chin....actually I know they don't actually promote growth but help protect while it grows

 

[CICI24]

buns, i really see a difference

 

[MagnoliaBelle]

Bunning is working well for me so far.

 

[latingirly020488]

for me bunning is what has been helping me finally retain length.

 

[LaLaa]

I voted braids. Thats all im wearing and it helps from manipulating my hair so much.

 

[Anna9764]

I've been wearing braids for the last fews years...got quit a bit of growth, Been bunning for 2 months now...resting from the braids. A couple of years ago I remember getting lots of growth from bunning as well and wasn't even wearing them for growth. I may braid some color in this summer (honey blonde) but other than that gonna stick to bunning all the way. Thanks for all of your feedback

 

[lovenharmony]

Bunning, bunning and more bunning! It's the only protective style that works for me

 

[Country gal]

I had some breakage earlier this year. I hid my hair under a wig and also wore a weave. My hair grew back to the length before the breakage. I had my hair cut in Feb 09 and now it is June when I started wearing it out. It looks very healthy too.

 

[rben]

Bunning! I get the best retention when I braid my hair in one big braid and then wrap that braid around itself to make a bun.

 

[ChocalateDiva]

Ponytails work for me. Braids and weaves thin out my hair.

 

[Anna9764]

Bunning! I get the best retention when I braid my hair in one big braid and then wrap that braid around itself to make a bun.

Gonna try that one!!! Thanks, i've been looking for ways to bun

 

[Marquetta Breslin]

I voted braids as well. Not only because I've worn them since I was 8...lol but because I've experienced the most growth from wearing any type of braided/cornrowed style. I once cut my hair super short and put a texturizer in it. It looked a hot mess and as soon as it was long enough to braid, I braided it myself and kept it braided for about 1 1/2 years. When I finally decided to take them out, my hair was almost SL.

The only issue with Braids is that you have to pay close attention to those edges. At the time I had just enlisted in the Air Force so, I was constantly pulling my hair up into a bun or ponytail. I just made sure that it was loose and not too tight to pull my edges out and I was fine.

 

[Aggie]

I voted braids as well. Not only because I've worn them since I was 8...lol but because I've experienced the most growth from wearing any type of braided/cornrowed style. I once cut my hair super short and put a texturizer in it. It looked a hot mess and as soon as it was long enough to braid, I braided it myself and kept it braided for about 1 1/2 years. When I finally decided to take them out, my hair was almost SL.

The only issue with Braids is that you have to pay close attention to those edges. At the time I had just enlisted in the Air Force so, I was constantly pulling my hair up into a bun or ponytail. I just made sure that it was loose and not too tight to pull my edges out and I was fine.

Hi marquetta, I didn't know you were a member here. I have all your dvds except the lace front one. I don't know if I can handle making one of those - seem too time consuming for me. I still receive all your emails. But anyway, thanks for making the dvds. I love them.

 

[Marquetta Breslin]

Hi marquetta, I didn't know you were a member here. I have all your dvds except the lace front one. I don't know if I can handle making one of those - seem too time consuming for me. I still receive all your emails. But anyway, thanks for making the dvds. I love them.

I come in here all the time! I enjoy reading all of the posts from everyone. I finally decided to participate! I'm glad you're enjoying the DVDs...I'll be filming some more over the summer so stay tuned...