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5:34 pm
February 20, 2013
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hello everyone, so I'm new with the whole taking care of my natural hair but i haven't had a relaxer in almost two years and i have been using wigs so I wouldn't have to style my hair. I'm trying to do new regimens for my hair but I don't have time to do the regimens i found here on this site. I normally get home around 1- 2 o'clock in the morning, and I'm too tired to twist or braid my hair in sections for the next day and I don't like protective styles or afros and to add to the frustration, I don't want to spend most of my money on products for my hair. Is there anyone who can give me advice on my situation, I would greatly appreciate it.
5:56 pm
October 2, 2009
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@adamsbywolfe Are you trying to grow your hair out? Or just trying to keep it looking cute? Because the answer will depend on what your objective is.
6:38 pm
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January 31, 2013
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when you say you don't like protective styles does that include senagalese twists? @adamsbywolfe putting those in gave me a solid two months where I did minimal maintenance (just spritzing and moisturizing my scalp occasionally. It took several hours to do but I gained a lot of time to do other things.
9:38 pm
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February 4, 2013
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To be honest you don't need much for your hair no matter the texture. Oils, and a cream or butter product for the LOC method. And if you want you can use your conditioner as the 'C' in the LOC method as well. So just two products, so you can cowash and moisturize. Other products will be frivolous, for a lack of better word. I know alot of naturals like Herbal Essences Hello Hydration conditioner which is 6 bucks for 32 OZ where I work (Walgreens). I also agree with the above post. Put in a long term protective style if you cannot style everyday. Yarn Braids, Marley Braids, and Senagalese Twist. These styles usually take 8-10 hours to install (you can definitely do them yourself) and they last 2+ months while oiling and washing your scalp. That's 8 hours every 2 months, you'll have to get them redone 6 times at most every year. Anyway HTH!
12:56 am
January 31, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe ….I think the answer to your question will be based on what you want to do to your hair. If you want to grow it out with being fully natural as the end result, I would say to try to find low maintenance styles that minimize the amount of time you have to spend doing your hair. You can do this until you want to cut off the relaxed ends. If you just want to keep your hair healthy and cute, I would suggest saving the washing for when you have a day off that way you are well rested before trying to tackle your hair. I know you said you hate protective styling but I do think that that is the easiest way to keep your hair looking good without having to spend too much time doing it. Give us a little bit more detail on what you want to do and then we can offer more tailored advice.
12:22 pm
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January 31, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe the best advice to give you from me is to wear either braids, twists (sengalese, kinky twist) as the other ladies stated or sew ins…Thats about your best bet to keep from doing all that you dont want to do….Hope that helps you out :)
1:39 pm
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February 4, 2013
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you can even try yarn wraps or braids.
2:53 pm
February 20, 2013
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I wanna be able to wear my hair cute everyday but with the protective styles there seems to be alot of braiding and twisting and I'm really bad at braiding and twisting my own hair and I can't go to a salon to get it done because I'm on a budget, I'm not really interested in growing my hair any longer or having it be an afro everyday. I feel like I'm at a lost with this, all I want is to wear my hair naturally without too much hassle in the morning because I just don't have the time
4:07 pm
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February 4, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe maybe try a lot of buns they are easy and there are many ways to do it. you can just in the morning is spritz with water and your fav oil and through it in a bun. i give you so quick easy styles that i have seen. i don't know how long your hair is but i think some of these can help. Do you do any co washes?
i know you don't want a afro but you can make this a side bun
like i said i don't know how long your hair is but this is so cute
this one to me is very easy and quick
i hope some of these help
4:18 pm
January 31, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe …..I really do think that protective styling is the best way to get all the things you want. You don't have to do twists and braids to do protective styles. You can do up-dos and other really cute styles that can last up to a week or more at a time. The ladies over on the Protect Ya Ends Challenge forum page have been sharing some fantastic up-do protective styles so I say check them out and see what you like. They even share how they do the styles. YouTube is also a great resource in terms of finding great, easy to do styles Hope that helps.
4:21 pm
February 20, 2013
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Im sorry I forgot to put my length and type of my hair. :/ My hair is mainly 4b and med/short hair, my hair is a little past my ears and really thick. this should help more
4:26 pm
February 20, 2013
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I also wanted to say thank you to everyone helping me I really apperciate it. :)
4:39 pm
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February 4, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe i think the fold and tuck is your best bet. these styles double as a protective style too
5:41 pm
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February 4, 2013
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@adamsbywolfe honestly if your hair isn't touching your shoulders or rubbing on your clothing than you don't need to much protective styling. Invest in some bobby pins or head bands and just pin it the way you like and keep pushing.
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