new, and CONFUSED
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Printed Date: August 04 2025 at 7:23am
Topic: new, and CONFUSED
Posted By: ballerina07
Subject: new, and CONFUSED
Date Posted: May 14 2006 at 6:58pm
first off, I'm new here, and would like to take this opportunity to say hello to everyone. Hi, everyone!! and secondly, I've been thinking about getting micro-braids. I never knew that there was so much thought in getting them! As of right now, I'm just confused. I did some research and found that they work best on short hair. My hair sits right on my shoulder & it it's a little longer in the back. Is that short enough? My hair is pretty thick, is that a good or bad thing? How long should I keep them in? I don't want my hair to break, what should I do?? any help would be appreciated  . thanks.
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Posted By: Luvlybelizean
Date Posted: May 14 2006 at 8:34pm
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hi and welcome to the forum,
i will start braiding my hair in order to grow it out, starting next month. the crown and glory technique is a wonderful choice to start with http://www.growafrohairlong.com - www.growafrohairlong.com CHECK IT OUT asap before you braid your hair. the site will tell you how long to keep in the braids and how thin to get them.
My hair is thick as well, when i notice my new growth, nay is thicker so i dont really see the lenght in inches until after my lye relaxer.
WElCOME ------------- "A rose is still and always will be a rose"~Aretha Franklin.* Remember beauty is in the eyes of the beholder* Last relaxer:4/06 Trans. styles: weaves&braids goal:4-6" natural Currently: 4"uneven |
Posted By: Pokahontas
Date Posted: May 15 2006 at 8:54am
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Hello and welcome to the board! ------------- |
Posted By: mercedes826
Date Posted: May 16 2006 at 6:14pm
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Posted By: Sweet_Ambrosia
Date Posted: May 17 2006 at 12:08am
Welcome to the board!  ------------- *Transitioned Successfully (7-20-05~7-20-07) *100 Natural~3c/4a *Hair Goal: WSL *stretched/straighten* '08 |
Posted By: brownie29
Date Posted: May 17 2006 at 9:20am
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Hi!!
I Think thicker braids are best especially for the sides of your hair, and since your hair is not short braids should be at least braided to cover your ends if you decide to get micros. Try individuals or cornrows. Mircos are stylish I like them.
This passage is just thing I read in hair books
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Posted By: ballerina07
Date Posted: May 17 2006 at 1:12pm
| thanks everyone!! I've decided that I shouldn't get micros.. I think I'll go for individuals now.. what are the new styles for those?? |
Posted By: tene
Date Posted: May 18 2006 at 5:43am
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Posted By: brownie29
Date Posted: May 18 2006 at 1:02pm
| You can find braided styles on the net or in black beauty books. |
Posted By: mealncholymonie
Date Posted: May 18 2006 at 2:51pm
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