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Originally posted by Tropicana
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no man.. if u colouring at home, just increase the time on the front of the hair for the colour.. U could henna (a lovely all day process imho)If you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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I've been natural since 1997. Used to shave it off every 4 weeks and on few occasions my head was literally shaved clean. The past 2 years I've stopped shaving my head and have let it grow out... now my hair is a big afro poof and very time consuming and has become a chore to maintain.
Originally posted by Emperah View PostHow much ppl eenya actualy have natural hair?
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I wouldn't dare try it myself. The hairdresser does it. Over time, hair does become more resistant to colour and hair that is curly or kinky does not aborb the colour as easily as straight or straightened hair.Originally posted by kia027 View Post
The hairdresser used to use I forgot what you call it, not the permanent colour, the protein colour I think. Then she had to move to permanent colour. She now has to pre-stain it and then put on the colour. If it isn't relaxed, it doesn't take easily. So she relaxes the hairline, leaves the top natural and pre-stains it and relaxes the rest. Much too complicated. This is how the hairdresser explained it to me.Comment
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embrace the greyOriginally posted by Tropicana View Post
says the smaddy with no grey hair - weh the spoiler deh? 
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My grandmother passed away when she was in her 90s and she was still colouring her hair.Comment
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Very helpful tips. Recently went back natural (in the transition phase) and what a tangled web we weave.
Gonna try some...im in the middle phase so looking things for the roots-natural and ends-perm. And mi NOT gonna cut off mi head/hair eida.Comment
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i just wash it in the mornings and put in queen helene's curl sculpter (makes hair stiff yet it looks soft) - can't use it roun certain people.Comment
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I washed my hair and didn't blow dry it...just wash and wear. This morning I didn't put in any products so I was frizzy. Went to a restaurant where I get take out. The Asian staff was looking at my hair. They said "You changed your hair." I said "This is closer to my natural hair. I just didn't get it blow dried and curled with a curling iron." Not one of them knew that Black people's hair was naturally kinky. I guess they don't have any Black male customers.
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No, they think all black women`s hair is manufactured *human hair* kenKKKalan(s). the perception out there is we all HAVE TO wear wigs becoz we don`t gots hairs.Originally posted by Tropicana View PostThey said "You changed your hair." ......I guess they don't have any Black male customers.
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I mentioned the weaves and they thought it was real hair..... ...funny as these are Koreans and I thought most of the weave hair came from Korea.
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What Type Of Scalps Grow Long Hair?!According to The Science of Black Hair, "The scalp is the birth place of hair!"
If you want to create an optimal environment for hair growth you want your scalp to be:
1. Clean - wash it.
Every 7 to 10 days wash your hair and scalp. This is one of the reasons I don't enjoy washing my hair with twists in it: I can't get to the scalp as freely.
2. Unclogged by petrolatums - don't use them
Vaseline, Blue Magic, Sulfur 8 etc don't moisturise, they clog.
3. Hydrated - drink lots of water
Scalp hydration works its way inside out. Drinking water is vital for scalp health, spritzing water is important for hair's moisture.
4. Dandruff free - drink lots of water
The cells of the scalp are constantly dividing. You can't normally see this cellular division with the naked eye; however, when the moisture content of the scalp falls below 10% the process becomes accelerated resulting in dandruff! If you needed added incentive to drink more water, there you have it.
5. Not dry - oil it with Neno Natural's Hair Growth Stimulator or another high quality vegetable oil
Whilst the scalp does produce its own oil, sebum, sometimes it's not enough to keep the scalp and hair moisturised. Jojoba oil has a structure very similar to sebum so it's one of my oils of choice for stimulating the scalp. Jojoba forms 50% of Neno Natural's Hair Growth Stimulator.
6. Well stimulated - massage it often
Being a thin layer of flesh, the scalp gets less blood circulating to it than other parts of the body. You can help blood flow to the scalp with regular, gentle massages using a vegetable oil.
If there is one thing that has been consistent in my natural hair routine from the get go it's been massaging my scalp and recognising its health as important to my hair growth.Comment
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Can Stretching Natural Hair be Harmful?
Many naturals with beautiful heads of hair promote stretching hair as a way to manage shrinkage, cut down on tangles and knot formation and all importantly promote length retention. Stretching by and large is regarded as helpful, but could it be harmful?
The Short Answer
Yes, stretching hair excessively could be harmful but low levels of stretching are perfectly fine and can be useful in hair maintenance.
The Long Answer
1. Hair recovers very well from low level stretching with the help of water
Scientists have demonstrated that hair can recover very well from a 20-30% extension of the strand (Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, pp 13-26, 1996). The stretched strand will recover its full strength once the stretching force is released and the hair is dipped in water. Why the dip in water? Water has a key role in making hair flexible and strong as it slightly changes the protein (keratin) in hair. Do note that for styling, you do not have to do the dip as it may reverse the stretching process. However, when you are done with the style, a little water will help you have stronger hair to handle the next styling or maintenance process.
2. How can you tell if you are in the safe limit of stretching?
It is pretty easy to read a 20-30% stretch in a lab but not really possible in a real life situation. As a general guide, if you retain some texture in your hair while stretching, you are probably in the safe region. Aiming to completely smooth out a curl or kink with stretching has the potential to over-stretch the hair. As a general rule, if your hair shrinks to 4 inches and is actually 10 inches in length, attempting to stretch it to 6-8 inches is probably better than trying to get to the full length.
3. What happens if you stretch hair over the safe limit?
By now, most of us will know hair has a cortex and a cuticle. The cortex is the strength bearing part of hair and it will generally not suffer too much. However, the cuticle of hair can undergo a dramatic fail with whole scales lifting and separating from the cortex. This can progress to sections of the hair having no cuticle and therefore the cortex in these parts gets exposed to the full brunt of damage that the cuticle would normally protect it from.
4. Should you stretch hair when it is wet or dry?
You should avoid stretching hair when wet, it can easily break (Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, pp 449-467,1978). However, when it is completely dry, it lacks flexibility. Stretching hair which is around 70-80% dry is likely to be a good mix of flexibility and strength.
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found this tip...it sound like a good one. maybe and egg would be a good substitute if avocado not around
Use once a week-doubles hair growth. Combine 1 tsp. honey, 2 tsp. olive oil and 1 -2 tsp. coconut oil w/one half mashed avocado. Massage into dry hair, wait 10 to 15 min, shampoo/condition as normalComment
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u know what it is like to wash dat out? 
If you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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