We all know afro hair grows slow...
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Topic: We all know afro hair grows slow...
Posted By: Twinklesxx
Subject: We all know afro hair grows slow...
Date Posted: December 12 2007 at 3:13pm
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does anyone know any tips to make it grow quicker? My short hair is driving me crazy as I needed to cut the relaxer out! I completely hate it! Please help. Being 17 and having the shortest hair isn't what dreams are made of - well mine anyway xxx
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Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 13 2007 at 9:24am
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You can do daily co-washing, use a growth aid like MN, keep your hair moisturized, do protective styles, do daily scalp massages. There's a lot you can do to help your hair grow. HTH! ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: December 14 2007 at 9:59pm
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First, our hair grows just as fast as anyone else. Keeping the hair that has grown is something that each individual must learn how to maintain. Tell us what you do to your hair now, how frequently you do it and what products you are using and we can try to help you from there. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: carameldiva
Date Posted: December 16 2007 at 10:54am
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try protective styling- cornrows or braids or twists. Also take your vitamins, drink lots of water, exercise and get plenty of sleep at nite. Mixture for growth/thickness- 1oz rosemary oil to 4-6 oz of castor oil- use this 2 to 3 times a week and massage it in. Baggy your ends at nite. Use natural products. Indian herbs (shikakai, aritha, tulsi, neem, amla), make a great herbal wash- you simply take 1 tbls of the powder or 1 tblsp of each powder and strain it in the coffeepot , add 1 cup of water for each tblsp that you use. You can also add a few squirts of castile soap. Make sure this is cool or cold when you use it, not hot. Deep condition your hair weekly for 30-45 mins with heat. Some folks like me need an hour- ideally. You can add honey, liquid aloe vera and a lil oil to your deep conditioner.
That's all i have. ------------- Me and you, your cousin and your momma too rollin on da strip on bow's |
Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: December 16 2007 at 2:16pm
Well I wash it twice a week with Jojoba Shampoo and then condition it with tea tree conditioner. Then I let it naturally dry, oil it and I keep it cornrowed until my next wash. I don't really have a 'set' oil that I use, as I have to keep changing because my hair seems to drink so much!! I still can't find the right one! and at nights I tie my hair with a wrap, but it always comes off! 
I wanted to grow my hair out so I could get a wave nouveau (you may have seen my earlier post) in time for my 18th, but I get the feeling that a whole lot of growth won't develop in 6 months!  ------------- |
Posted By: Hair Envy
Date Posted: December 18 2007 at 7:00pm
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Hair takes time to grow and unfortunately, it's not always at the pace that we want. If you continue taking good care of your hair, you will see progress. Make sure you have gotten rid of any split ends and keep your hair from being dry. In time, you will retain more and more length helping you to achieve your goals. Have patience and good luck.
------------- African American Natural Curls - 3b/3c Style Choice: Roller Set http://www.long-healthy-hair-advisor.com - www.long-healthy-hair-advisor.com |
Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 19 2007 at 12:07am
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You can get 3 inches in 6 months if you take care of your hair. Do you deep condition and/or use a leave-in? ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: December 19 2007 at 4:36am
I use to use a leave in conditioner and it seemed to help, it was just too greasy! I've only had deep conditions when I've been to the hairdresser, but I continually get told on here to use them at home too - so I will! 
Any suggestions on which one to use? Bearing in mind I live in the UK, and we don't always have what's in the US. And what's better deep conditioning / a leave in conditioner / or both?
Thanks
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Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: December 20 2007 at 7:43pm
Great website!
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bellecheveux wrote:Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: December 21 2007 at 8:57am
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@twinkle
Both a deep conditioner and a leave in conditioner is great for your hair. A leave in, replenishes the moisture that you lost during the day or the week. You can use it as often as you like. A deep conditioner is most often a protein to strengthen the hair.
I am not sure what products exists in the UK...it takes trial and error with products, in order to find what works for YOUR hair. Also if you look at the post above about homemade products you may have the ingredients at home to do a deep conditioner, with no need to search for a product.
Hope that helps. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: December 22 2007 at 5:20am
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Well, I used to use a leave in conditioner and it was quite good - bit pricey though, but I'm going to go back to it - anything to help really. I got a private message about HairTopia, it's a pill that's meant to help your hair and nails grow. Does anyone have any feedback? There is some on the website, but I'd like to know if anyone here has used it, and is there any side effects?Thanks
- Twinkles
PS: Thank you to everyone who's given me advice on here, it's really helped cause in the UK there isn't much support for afro type hair.
Thank you xxx ------------- |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: December 23 2007 at 12:01pm
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You are welcome.
I have heard about hairtopia. I have no experience with it and haven't heard of anyone using it thus far.
Happy Growing! ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 24 2007 at 10:05am
Keracare Humecto is a great conditioner and as for a leave-in you can use whatever works for you. I use Kids Organics but I don't know if its available in the U.K...  ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: December 24 2007 at 1:40pm
Do you have relaxed hair?
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Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 24 2007 at 8:23pm
Yes ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: December 25 2007 at 4:47pm
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I know that it's a lot of work maintaining strength with relaxed hair. That is why I struggle with ever doing it again. But I'm glad that you have length..it's very nice.
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Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 8:35am
I've heard of Keracare but I've never used it, and the Organics range is available in the UK - I used to use it, but stopped for some reason.
I use the Tresemme range when it comes to washing my hair, and Dark and Lovely as a leave in (it's great - makes your hair so soft!)
The Tresemme deep conditioning is excellent (well for my hair) and I saw quite a bit of growth in little time. I think the growth may have something to do with products I used but maybe more to do with the fact that I began to shampoo and conditon my hair everyday, which is a bit of a handful with my hair - but I think my hair was so greatful for the everyday pampering!!
I've stopped washing it everyday and gone down to twice a week as I find I don't have much time in the week - and I see little growth at all now. (So maybe the extra shamp and cond was helping, and maybe I've found the right leave in!
)I was told though, that if I kept my hair in cornrow while I wash it, it saves time and you can reach your scalp easier. I find that it actually helps !!
So I'm well on my way to getting sorted with my hair, the only thing with the above method is when you wash cornrow it makes it kinda messy on top, so I have to neaten it more often!!
Hair!! It's so fustrating! but if it's for healthier, longer hair...
 Btw, do you use Keracare on your hair? If so which of the products do you use?
- Twinklesxx ------------- |
Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 1:16pm
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My stylist used the Humecto once and it worked amazingly. It's a bit pricey but I've found that Smart Style, The salon in Wal-Mart, sells it for $6.50 to $8.50. I might buy it. ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 1:17pm
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And as for the Kids Organics, I really do recommend it for baggying because it works. ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: kellie7777
Date Posted: December 27 2007 at 6:49pm
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I used the Hairtopia Twinklesxx when i first started on this board. however, it is not about growing hair.. Hair grows and it can grow fast. But we need to retain length to see the progress. So you can take all the pills in the world if you can't retain the length you are popping pills in vain.
i don't take hair pills i do what these ladies have suggested. leave ins/deep conditioning/protective styling like braids for low manipulation/experimenting on what products work, etc.
Try MN concotion like OP suggested.
i suggest taking some time to check out some other post on the website for what some people have done with their hair to ensure they reach their goals. ------------- http://public.fotki.com/Kell1e/ Transitioning since Aug 06 Last Relaxer Apr 06 |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 12:19am
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Hey, about washing cornrows.
How are you washing yours?
When I have cornrows and wash them I try to use diluted shampoo. Then I usually follow with a leave in conditioner, instead of a regular conditioner because it can build up within the braids. Another suggestion is to wash the cornrows in the direction that they are going in. Most of mine went front to back, so I would go front to back, mainly in the parts to clean my scalp. My hair didn't get too messy that way. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 28 2007 at 2:51pm
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When I had cornrows one time I washed with diluted shampoo in an applicator bottle (suggested by another hairboard). I didn't really like it. I think washing in plaits is better for me. ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 4:13am
I normally wash and shampoo like I would if I was washing my hair when it's out. Then the next day, or day after - I'll take them out, wash my hair and then leave it for a while to dry. After a couple hours - or the next day I'll cornrow it again. And I too wash them in the direction they go in
I'm still not sure if I prefer this method though....
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Here are some questions for you all :
I was told to use wave nouveau products on my hair. Does anyone else do this, who has natural or relaxed hair?
Does using MN work? and what are the benefits of it?
What's the difference between deep conditioning and a hot oil treatment? If any difference, is one better for hair?
Coconut oil's been mentioned a few times on here ... does anyone recommend it?
Thanks for the help/replies, and if I'm not back on here for a while then everyone make sure they have a
Happy New Year !!!!
xx
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Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 3:58pm
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I was told to use wave nouveau products on my hair. Does anyone else do this, who has natural or relaxed hair?
I've used Wave Nouveau Moisturizing Lotion on my hair before and it's pretty good. Does using MN work? and what are the benefits of it?
I've been using an MN mixture and so far, it's working for me. It's used to accelerate hair growth. Coconut oil's been mentioned a few times on here ... does anyone recommend it?
Coconut oil is amazing. You can use it for scalp massages OR as a sealing oil. ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Godsflowerrr
Date Posted: December 31 2007 at 8:47pm
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I don't think that our hair grows slower that those of other races ....hair usually grows 1/4 inch per month.....but our hair tends to break off just as fast as it grows. this gives the appearance of the hair not growing but it really is......the main goal is to deep condition the hair "ends" so that they won't break leading to retained length. Deep conditioning and protective styles will help you protect your ends. ------------- |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 01 2008 at 12:25am
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Godsflowerrr, Hey!
Would you mind sharing what you use to keep yur ends conditioned and protected?
Would any conditioner do?
Thanks
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Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: January 03 2008 at 7:23pm
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I've already seen a vast amount of growth in the past few weeks. Here's what I changed: I began using the Organics Olive Oil spray, daily on my scalp - massaging it for about 5 minutes
Began to use a Wave Nouveau moisturiser, then I'd cornrow my hair until my next wash was due...
I've stop using shampoo because I found it very drying for my hair
I now just use Tresemme Conditioner and Tresemme Deep Reconstructing Conditoner (you leave it on for around 5 minutes, then wash - it's really good i totally recommend. You see an instant difference and hair is left so soft and managable, which is a first for me! lol.)
My hair's grown quite a bit now, not really lenghty but it was really short at the back, but now it's improved faster than I thought it would. And it's got longer at the front also.
So i decided that whilst I'm transitioning I should get a 'rihanna' style bob. But i'd have to use heat to straighten, which will damage my hair. So is it worth it? And as my roots are natural now, if i straighten my hair the roots will look 'puffy', is they're anyway to make it flatter or more straight?
I don't no whether i should just get a wig that's shaped like rhiannas cause I really love the style. Maybe that's better for my hair, as they'll be no need for heat?? But sometimes its nice to have your own....
what do you guys think? Please help!
- Twinkles
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Posted By: Godsflowerrr
Date Posted: January 06 2008 at 9:17pm
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Hair Goddess,
To keep my ends conditioned i use a combination of natural oils and hair butters such as avocado butters, carrot oils, olive oil, shea and jojoba oil....just to name a few. I saturate my hair with natural products and wear protective styles when i really want to give my hair a break. I make my own products which incorporates alot of natural oils and butters and i use it. would just saturate your hair with a lot a lot of natural oils and wear protective styles. ------------- |
Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: January 12 2008 at 5:58am
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I would buy a wig or at least try it on to see how the cut looks on you. U can always switch up styles with wigs, thats convient. ------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: shortpants630
Date Posted: January 14 2008 at 12:12am
Biotin vitamins were suggested to me by a licensened(poor speller) beautician. They can be purchased in the vitamin aisle of the grocery store or pharmacy. Ask the pharmacists about possible drug interactions. I am nervous about my BIG CHOP set for the end of March. 
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Posted By: Twinklesxx
Date Posted: January 15 2008 at 3:42pm
That's true. I was thinking about investing in a lace wig. I've seen a rihanna one that I just love! The only thing is the one that the website have done as a 'copy' looks nothing like rihannas picture! So i'm going to have to get it custom made!
A quick hair update, with use of the olive oil and wave nouveau products my hair is growing out quite nicely! I really do think it was the lack of moisture that was slowing my growth and making me think it wasn't growing at all!
- Twinkles
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Posted By: cmesweet
Date Posted: January 15 2008 at 7:52pm
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Well if you want to know about lacefront wigs blackhairmedia has a section dedicated to those.
Its great that you have found something that your hair likes  keep up the good work.------------- Natural BC May 9, 2004 |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 15 2008 at 8:04pm
I need to take notes from you because your hair looks really really nice.
I'm 100% natural since 2003 and would be amazed if my hair would grow even S/L.
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Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 15 2008 at 8:06pm
I also use MN and MTG mixtures. I'm hoping to see "positive" results when I do my 3 month unveiling January 22nd.
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Posted By: bellecheveux
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 2:15pm
Please let me know how it works for you! ------------- http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - The Coarse Hair Diary // http://coarsehair.blogspot.com - My Fotki |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 2:48pm
| No problem. |
Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 2:50pm
Thanks for posting. You have so much knowledge.
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Posted By: Hair Goddess
Date Posted: January 17 2008 at 2:53pm
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http://talk.hairboutique.com//member_profile.asp?PF=46935&FID=24 - bellecheveux You have very impressive hair growth. How long have you been using MTG? Also the ORS replenishing pak, is this a form of protein?
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Posted By: Jamgurl
Date Posted: July 01 2008 at 12:58pm
and thats the truth right there.
We've been under the misconception that our hair either 'doesnt grow' or grows very slowly....but the truth is, it does grow, and healthy hair grows at the averge .05 inches per month, or more in some cases. The key is to keep that hair on our heads, with proper maintenance, key of which is moisture.
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Posted By: roots126
Date Posted: July 14 2008 at 12:29pm
| First of all.. A watched pot never boils. Stop concentrating on growth and concentrate on style. If you get too anxious, get a weave or do the cornrows for a while. |
Posted By: taggi
Date Posted: July 14 2008 at 5:35pm
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Here's a thought:
Ever wonder why it is that all of the other hair on our body (and I do mean all other hair
) grows normally and doesn't fall out? In fact, it doesn't seem affected by water at all.I mean isn't that the biggest misconception about 'our' hair? That if it touches water or gets washed every day it will be damaged and fall out???? It got me thinking, what if we all washed our hair everyday just like every other race that has long, flowing hair? What if that was the reason our hair appears to grow slower and shorter than everyone else?
Just think about it. We use the most products out of anybody else and that causes build up on our scalp. If we washed everyday like every other woman in every other race, maybe our scalps wouldn't be clogged with products and that would eliminate the damage and breaking. I mean, our hair is kind of like a plant and plants need water right?
 What if yall, what if this was the answer to a long history of hair myths and practices that just make us spend all kinds of money on products and eventually have to side with a wig, weave, or braids cuz our hair is so damaged from being toyed with. All it needs is WATER!!!! Wow, how liberating would that be?
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