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02-01-2009, 08:49 PM #1Freshman Napp
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Hey Nappy Fam! Hows everyone?? Well, I finally did my BC last friday (week and a half ago) and I ended up getting some kinky twists to pass the time. I feel so anxiousss now though. I want my hair to grow quick so I can wear it long and nappy . Any suggestions to hair products that will speed up hair growth and stop itching. My edges are gone so I'ma work on those during the transition as well. Also, I would like to try a variety of braided styles because I'll probably get tired of the kinky twists eventually, anyone have and ideas?? Feel free to post pics and any suggestions. Thanks Guys.
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02-01-2009, 09:14 PM #2Junior Napp
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Hey Nappy Fam! Hows everyone?? Well, I finally did my BC last friday (week and a half ago) and I ended up getting some kinky twists to pass the time. I feel so anxiousss now though. I want my hair to grow quick so I can wear it long and nappy . Any suggestions to hair products that will speed up hair growth and stop itching. My edges are gone so I'ma work on those during the transition as well. Also, I would like to try a variety of braided styles because I'll probably get tired of the kinky twists eventually, anyone have and ideas?? Feel free to post pics and any suggestions. Thanks Guys.
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02-01-2009, 09:16 PM #3
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congrats on the BC!
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02-02-2009, 12:54 AM #4Junior Napp
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Congratulations on your BC. I agree to avoid putting too much stress on those edges.
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02-02-2009, 01:53 AM #5
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Congratulations on your BC and, I agree, be careful with the extensions...I ended up with almost the entire front of my head broken down to the scalp from too much weight/stress on the roots from loc extensions. Not saying that this is going to happen to you but just be careful and treat your natural hair with love and respect and enjoy where it takes you!
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02-02-2009, 03:10 AM #6
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Okay, to be fair they did say that "marketers are waking up to it", which implies that we were beautiful all along and marketers were sleeping on us. Might that not actually be true, at least for the recent past?
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I agree with others on not stressing your edges and roots too much. As for speeding up hair growth, well...I don't think you should necessarily force it. Our hair is smart, it know what to do...we just have to be sure to properly nurture it so that we don't hinder the process. The state of our hair has alot to do with what's going on INSIDE of our bodies, as well as out. So i'd recommend drinking as much water as possible, having a substantial amount of vitamin intake, and properly monitering exercise, health issues, and stress.
As for what to do externally, daily scalp massages may be of assistance in stimulating blood flow, as well as moisturizing regularly to ensure your tresses don't dry out and become weak and damaged. Sometimes we don't see substantial hair growth, not because our hair isn't actually growing, but because the strands are breaking and the growth isn't actually being retained. So I say if you are properly caring for the hair that you already do have, then growth will fall in line accordingly. Just takes a lil time & patiencehttp://photos-c.ll.facebook.com/phot...34402_2847.jpg
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02-02-2009, 04:37 AM #7Active Nappturality Member
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i dont really use much products so i cant help with that, just wanted to say welcome to the natural side
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02-02-2009, 10:55 AM #8
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Congratulations on your chop!
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02-02-2009, 01:14 PM #9Senior Napp
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Congratulations!! I've found that sometimes it's better to not get too carried away with the products b/c less is more but definitely be careful with the braids being too tight, especially around the hairline and temple area.
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02-02-2009, 01:31 PM #10Active Nappturality Member
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congratulations on your big chop!
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