Growing African American Hair out (or hair in general) Vol. 101

[fresh112]

So anyone can help with some tips, styles to leave it in. im in the middle stages where my braids arent long, and my afro is small. How can you make it grow faster? and what products make it look on point? I been growing it out since beginning of june 2011. Let me know whats up! & info on Dreads? possibly..

 

[guttagetsbusy]

I'm not privy to any products that will expedite hair growth, but if naturalness drives you, then patience should be the key. As far as dreads are concerned, perhaps you've heard about the "ugly stage/phase", it's inevitable fam.

You can get dreadlock extensions though, but I don't rock with that type of ****.

 

[mel610]

So many variables in this equation. People's hair grows at different rates. It doesn't sound like your hair is that long so I would keep it cornrowed and try noth to wear the fro out too much.

If you want to go with dreads I would suggest going to a professional to get them started. It will take months for your hair to fully lock.

 

[meek meals]

I want dreads too, but I refuse to go through that Chief Keef ugly phase as mentioned above.

I'm rocking the fro until my **** will be Wale/Waka Flocka length upon first dreading.

 

[iblink]

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[mel610]

I want dreads too, but I refuse to go through that Chief Keef ugly phase as mentioned above.​

I'm rocking the fro until my **** will be Wale/Waka Flocka length upon first dreading.​

It is best to start your dreads as early as possible because your hair will shrink/shrivel. I had hair past my shoulders and tried to lock my hair and it shrank to less than half of the length. I will post pics later as a comparison.

 

[currensy]

Nothing can really make your hair grow faster except maybe biotin and doogro. Best thing you can do is just keep your hair healthy so you won't have any bad breakage or split ends.

 

[tecca nena]

get through the ugly stage... it builds character

 

[guttagetsbusy]

You're only skipping the ugly stage if you get extensions and that's essentially weave for men. Just rock hats as much as you can bruh.

 

[fresh112]

I'm not privy to any products that will expedite hair growth, but if naturalness drives you, then patience should be the key. As far as dreads are concerned, perhaps you've heard about the "ugly stage/phase", it's inevitable fam.
You can get dreadlock extensions though, but I don't rock with that type of ****.

word. im reluctant to get dreads till my hair is longer. I heard of the 200% shrinkage of the hair. So I am just stuck in a phase of 9inches of hair and nothing to do.

 

[greenbean]

The only way to skip the ugly stage is to rock it like Wiz and wear hats then dread it up once it gets to a decent size that way you will skip the Cheef Keef sage

 

[meek meals]

The only way to skip the ugly stage is to rock it like Wiz and wear hats then dread it up once it gets to a decent size that way you will skip the Cheef Keef sage

Exactly what I'm doing. Girls say I look like Wiz x Cudi. So a win-win for me anyway.

 

[young handsome]

Exactly what I'm doing. Girls say I look like Wiz x Cudi. So a win-win for me anyway.

Are you saying its a win because you think Wiz and Cudi look good?

 

[meek meals]

Exactly what I'm doing. Girls say I look like Wiz x Cudi. So a win-win for me anyway.

Are you saying its a win because you think Wiz and Cudi look good?

No it's a win because girls come up to me all the time like "You look like Wiz, You look like Cudi, etc." and I can usually parlay that into some yamb penetration

Conversation starter/Cool to have a celeb look-a-like

But nice try tho

 

[ripc]

No it's a win because girls come up to me all the time like "You look like Wiz, You look like Cudi, etc." and I can usually parlay that into some yamb penetration​

Conversation starter/Cool to have a celeb look-a-like​

But nice try tho​

Seriously though, y'all are too eager to come at each other's necks.

 

[young handsome]

No it's a win because girls come up to me all the time like "You look like Wiz, You look like Cudi, etc." and I can usually parlay that into some yamb penetration

Conversation starter/Cool to have a celeb look-a-like

But nice try tho

Its cool meat meal.

Im just joshing you.. lol

on topic... 

Im also growing my hair... I do nothing to it but rub some grease in it...

the sides and back are taped tho.

im trying to get to this level.

 

[BaltimoreLove]

get through the ugly stage... it builds character

true story

 

[mel610]

Getting your hair trimmed or tapered is definitely a bad idea if you are trying to let it grow.

 

[cdonwashisname]

But you sure can shape it up.

Good luck with the hair growing.

I will never try to grow my hair again

 

[handullz]

clean edge up will make damb near ANY hairstyle look straight on the brothas...

as long as you lined up, then you're good... no matter what the top looks like...

#comeatmefamb.

 

[greenbean]

clean edge up will make damb near ANY hairstyle look straight on the brothas...
as long as you lined up, then you're good... no matter what the top looks like...
#comeatmefamb.

TRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU *2chainz voice*

im currently rockin this with a nice line up and chicks LOVE it! white, black, asain......you name it

 

[boriginal]

Don't comb your hair and just wash your hair with a non residue shampoo every 3 to 4 days.

You can purchase some non resiude shampoo from http://shop.dreadlockshampoo.com/  or you can do a baking soda wash followed by an avc rinse if you don't want to spend money on a non residue shampoo. For baking soda wash all you have to do is put 1/2 cup of arm and hammer baking soda and mix it with 5 cups of warm water than pour over your hair and let it sit in your hair for 15 to 20 min and then rinse it out with warm water than cold water.  You then put 1 or 2 tablespoon of avc and mix it with 4 cups of water pour that over your head and let that sit in your hair for 2 to 3 min and then rinse it out. You then let your hair air dry.

 

[shoeking2101]

Was growing it for the entire summer and ended up cutting it on Saturday.

Can't do that growing out thing man, takes too long

Plus that feeling when your barber gives you that grade A haircut is

Besides,(and most importantly) dreads and braids and all that isn't good for your hair in the long run anyway...it's one of the primary reasons why I cut my braids off in the first place. All that pulling and tugging will tear your hairline apart and have your forehead looking like a plasma TV screen & it speeds up that male pattern baldness stuff.

 

[executive76]

The ugly phase is always exaggerated imo it's wasn't that bad

2011

 

[boriginal]

Was growing it for the entire summer and ended up cutting it on Saturday.
Can't do that growing out thing man, takes too long

Plus that feeling when your barber gives you that grade A haircut is

Besides,(and most importantly) dreads and braids and all that isn't good for your hair in the long run anyway...it's one of the primary reasons why I cut my braids off in the first place. All that pulling and tugging will tear your hairline apart and have your forehead looking like a plasma TV screen & it speeds up that male pattern baldness stuff.

If you let your hair lock on it's own, just wash and go you won't have to worry about your hairline going back.