lookin for a change

yo im new to dis thing and i had short hair but im gettin a lil tired of short hair i wanted a change. i jus wanted kno kno tips and hints and all that good stuff that help wit your hair to gro, how long do u think it will take b4 ur hair can be braided. thanx alot

its natrual i jus started growing iw well i wash my hair like 2wice a week a spray pink moisturizer sheen in it and i put pink moisturizer lotion in it to keep my scalp moist and i massage my scalp for like 4 minutes a day and sleep with a doo rag on not tight. also i pic it out. thats pretty much it

what's lenght retention and how long does your hair have to be in a twist. Also if your growing an afro and your top is longer then your sides and back but not by alot could dat effect your hair when you want to get braids or cornrows. thanks alot

Length retention is simply avoiding breakage as much as possible. Since our hair always grows, avoiding breakage is important and moisture is usually the key.

Length for twists is about 3-4 inches but if your hair is a bit shorter, you can do finger or comb coils. Nappturality has a section of styling...I am lazy when it comes to styling.

My top is and will always be longer than the rest; I just learn to live with it. I have had cornrows with extentions once last year with no problem. Braids should be no problem at all.

Using a blowdryer to stretch out the fro is called a blowout, but you do not need a kit for it. I would hold off on trying it until you do some more research into hair care and learning what your hair likes.