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No. 168424

The old Black Hair General thread is dead, so I thought I'd start a new one because reasons.
Are you black? Do you have hair? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then this is the thread for you. Share advice, ask questions, share pictures, etc. – as long as its related to black hair, dump it here.

No. 168425

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Posting stuff from the old thread for anyone who doesn't want to go back and dig

No. 168426

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No. 168427

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No. 168430

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BTW I'm so fucking angry about my hair.
>get a relaxer treatment that thins it out, but makes it look shinier and sleeker
>only problem: it's thinner now
>now my hair looks too short
Fucking kill me. Anyone have any tips?
Pic unrelated, but this was the dream :(

No. 168431

Has anyone ever used these SSS hair stretching plates? Getting tired of how much my hair shrinks and I'm trying not to use any heat (it's been about a year and I haven't even blow dried my hair or anything)

http://www.cwkgirls.com/

No. 168432

>>168430
I don't get it you got the treatment knowing it would make your hair sleeker and smoother looking but that's not what you wanted? You just have to wait for your hair to grow out, usually most people get their hair thinned if they want a sleeker look but the picture you posted looks like you wanted to have your hair straighted with a hot comb.

No. 168433

>>168429
Box braids always look trashy, but the other styles are really cute.

No. 168434

>>168430
You're going to have to grow it out or just cut it off. If you grow it out, you'll probably have to style the ends of your hair so they match the texture of your grown in roots. The processed hair won't match the unprocessed hair. If you cut it all off, you're gonnga still have to wait for it to grow back but at least your hair will be all one texture. I've seen girls try both methods but I think growing out relaxed hair is more common because nobody wants to chop off all their hair when that's not what they initially wanted.

I don't understand how your hair went wrong. Why can't you get what is in that pic? How did relaxing make it look shorter? I've never known hair to look shorter when the curls are straightened out, can you explain?

No. 168435

>>168433
I disagree tbh. Box braids > ghana braids

No. 168436

I literally follow everything Naptural85 says tbh.

Twists before bed, shea butterr, spray, water, oils and weekly wash (takes 20 minutes), shampoo only once a month tho or two weeks depending if I feel gross.

Coconut milk/banana/avocado and olive oil hair mask on the hair for an hour then wash off :) then condition/shampoo and use oil once washed then twist up.

Hair has bee doing fine since BC in 2013 !

No. 168437

>>168434
Thanks for the advice, I guess I'll just grow it out, the thought of chopping it all off fucks me up.
>How did relaxing make it look shorter? I've never known hair to look shorter when the curls are straightened out, can you explain?
I was wrong to say "shorter", I just meant that because it's thinner it looks like I have less hair, and I miss it being thicker.

>>168432
>I don't get it you got the treatment knowing it would make your hair sleeker and smoother looking but that's not what you wanted?
It was okay at first, but then I got sick of it.

No. 168438

>>168435
In order from cutest to least cute
>Crochet braids
>Box braids
>Senegalese twists
>Marley twists
>Ghana braids
>Faux dreadlocks
>Yarn braids

No. 168439

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>>168425
I have 2A hair but everytime I google 2a hair or wavy hair I see straight hair with some random flips. Heck even on the chart I see a straight haired girl…..
I have the same hair (except a different cut and color) as picture related but uglier and frizzier and this came up in google when I typed in 2a hair. Is this 2a hair?

If so what do you recommend me to get nice glossy hair? I am aware this is not black hair but blacks are the best in hair care and so far following the mainstream tips really sucked. Cowashing is not an option at the moment I want to get rid of all the products I currently have.

No. 168440

Does any one have any advice about bleaching and dying hair? I been trying to bleach my hair but it just won't take. I have been doing test pieces and most brands don't even lighten my hair the only thing I have been able to get to work is textures and tones hair dye and bleach but it won't get my hair blond enough to dye it different colors.

No. 168441

>>168439
That looks 2b to me tbh. 1 is straight and 2a is just crossing the line into wavy hair. If your hair is like the pic, then I think you're 2b.

The frizz is probably because it's not as moisturised as it could be. Shampoo on alternate days but condition every day. Argan and coconut oil haircare products will be good for you. A deep conditioner like henna wax might smooth it out a bit. Leave in conditioner will make it sleeker-looking almost straight away. If you have split ends, trim your hair because wavy hair tends to exaggerate them and looks frizzy because of it. You can also try curl activator to add more bounce and get rid of frizz.

No. 168442

>>168440
Most products you buy in regular shops will be for european hair, so it's targeted towards use on thinner strands. If you're using it on coarse, dark and thick hair, it won't be as effective. If you really want to do it yourself, look for products specifically aimed at black hair.

My personal opinion is that if you're bleaching it super light, go to a professional. I know that sucks when you want to do it yourself, but it's honestly the best way. Bleaching black hair can absolutely fuck it up. It'll take months to get it back to a decent standard if the bleaching goes wrong.

Once you've had it bleached, don't forget to take care of it more than usual and keep it conditioned.

No. 168443

>>168440

As >>168442 said, you may fuck up your hair bad.

Go to a professional who knows how to work with negroid hair. The price may bite your wallet, but you will be sure your hair will be fine.

My aunt has her own barbershop, and she says to not dye or bleach your hair at home and let it to professionals, because it's more complex than most people think.

By the way, bleaching hair may cause them to fall off.

No. 168444

>>168441
thanks for the tips! Hope ny hair will look nice instead of dead and ugly

No. 168445

>>168442
>>168443
Thanks, I have been using bleach for black hair, textures and tones does work the best but when their platinum blond only makes my hair brown. I am scared to rebleach it again. I guess I got to bite the bullet and find a good black hair salon.
Ugh this is so fustrating, I been bleaching and dying white hair and extensions but I can't figure out to do my own hair.

No. 168446

>>168445
Oh you don't know howany women struggle with bleaching, you are not alone in this boat.

Hopefully you'll find good salon.
Also, watch stylist's age and his hair. Young ones are not experienced enough to do proper bleaching. If they manage to keep their own hair well styled, then you don't have to worry for yours.

Finding good stylist is yet another quest in your journey for great hair.

No. 168447

Have crazy curly hair, not black though. It's been very hard to find someone to cut my hair well - I get triangle head. Any help? I've talked to hairdressers about what I want it to look like but they freak when I ask for them to cut it dry. It usually doesn't go well.

No. 168448

>>168436
Where do you get your shea butter. Is it the off-white form? I need a legitimate seller.

No. 168449

>>168447
Find a deva cut salon near you, they'll be able to cut it dry and they specifically handle curly hair.

No. 168450

>>168441
Bumping this thread because..
Anon, you saved my hair. My hair looks now exactly like the picture I posted, shiny smooth and not frizzy.

No. 168451

>>168437

I mean you could just get clip ons if you want it to look thicker.

>>168424

tfw almost two years natural and hair is a little past collarbone when it's straight

No. 168452

Is it rude to ask my coworker whether she got a weave/extensions or just a straightened her hair.
Serious question, she is literally the first black friend I've ever had in my tiny town.

No. 168453

>>168452
You just ask her how she got her hair so nice
Also if its a weave you can spot it. And it actually doesnt concern you anyways tbh.

No. 168454

What do you guys use to sleek down your edges?

No. 168455

I'm a white girl who would kill for black-girl hair. It's so gorgeous. I don't even care about the maintenance, it's so unique and looks amazing.

No. 168456

>>168455
no1 curr

No. 168457

>>168455
Cringey as fuck… So much self-hate and liberalism.

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No. 168459

>>168455
>so unique
>Around half of the human population
>ok

No. 168460

>>168457
>>168456
>>168458
>>168459
Why all the butthurt? She didn't say anything racist.

No. 168461

>>168457
How is she a self hater if every black girl prefers wavy and straight hair over their own? You won't ever see Beyonce without a blonde wig. Besides, black girls don't wash their weave for weeks which is really gross.

No. 168462

>>168425
It's pretty obvious this was written by someone who doesn't know about non-black hair. My hair is straight but whenever I curl it it reflects more light and looks extremly shiny, more than my straight natural hair.

No. 168463

>>168461
This post is a mess.

No. 168464

>>168462
Read my post >>168439
you "curl" your hair with a wand artifically. You can curl your hair up to 3a curls and they will still be extremely shiny, just like when you straighten straight hair with a straightener.
Real curls however are never shiny naturally if you dont moisturize them.

No. 168465

>>168452

why do you care?

No. 168466

>>168460

I feel like this is /pol/ getting buttblasted that a white woman thinks black women hAve pretty hair.
>>168457 at least has to be /pol/

No. 168467

>>168465
not that anon, but I ask my friends what they did to their hair all the time. It's kinda normal. Oh you got a haircut/highlights/new style? Cool, how did you do it? Did you go to this or that hairdresser etc.

No. 168468

You girls should post your curls! Obv not a picture with your face but just texture, I'm too shy to go first tbh

No. 168469

THANK you for this thread. Holy shit.
I am growing out a relaxer, it'll have been a year in 1 more week.
Shrinkage is going to murder me

No. 168470

I'm probably gonna wash my hair today so I'll post a pic of it wet, then dry, to start off the texture picture posting SINCE NO ONE ELSE HAS VOLUNTEERED hinthint goddamn

No. 168471

>>168470
>>168468
Eh, I've posted already in the older thread that people sort of forgot about. I was thinking of getting it, but it seems like a hassle to get, plus I tried to hide my surroundings/face, so it was pretty bad quality.

Either way, not like I won't do it. I usually wear my hair in natural cornrowed ponytails, so no curls to show really. Probably next week when I wash my hair anon.

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Hey guys, I've got kind of a wierd issue

My parents have been relaxing my hair since I was three and gave me two large chemical burns. One on each side of my scalp, right at the temples.

I stopped relaxing it about a year ago (almost 19 now) since I've moved out as they're very against nappy hair, but it's not going so well

I've been using a Shea Moisture product to moisturize my hair, but cheap shampoo and conditioner from Walgreens to clean it. It's always dry and it doesn't look like it's grown much.

I also condition it everyday, but use a shampoo 4-6 times a month. I haven't gotten it trimmed either because I'm too afraid of going to a beauty salon because it's really REALLY kinky, dry and my hair doesn't even begin to cover the bald spots, but I'm worried my hair growth just came to a stop

I really don't want to go back to relaxers, but I feel kind of crappy knowing that I'd have to wear bandanas and headscarves for the rest of my life if I don't

Anyone have any advice? .-.

No. 168473

>>168472
It's more common than you might think, don't feel alone!

Scars can stop hair from growing back unfortunately. It's just a waiting game to see whether or not hair will grow back. Massage your scars regularly to stimulate the skin and follicles. Use scar treatments like vitamin E and silicone sheets to minimize the scars.

If nothing else works, you can find a plastic surgeon who will cut away the scar with no hair growth and stitch the edges together, leaving a less noticeable scar and an almost invisible bald spot. There's also an option for a hair transplant.

As for the dry hair, don't wash it in very hot water, Condition every time you wash it as well as using deep conditioning treatments, like henna wax, at least once a week. Use a shampoo that doesn't have drying ingredients, like alcohol. When it's windy out or the weather is bad, protect your hair. No heat styling. Coconut oil can be used to replace lost moisture. Conditioner should always be left on your hair for at least ten minutes, provided they are free of sulfates - ALL YOUR CONDITIONER SHOULD BE FREE OF SULFATES, this is very important. Sulfates can actuallly dry your hair out more and so the conditioner you're using could be making your hair dryer.

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>>168473

Oh jeez, I didn't think the conditioner would really matter, but I'll definitely check when I get back home

As for the scars, I got them a really long time ago. I was 4 and they're very large. About the size of my palm at the very least, so I dont think stimulation would help at this point any more. I might look into hair transplants one day, but as for now, I'm a poorfag

Thanks for the advice! I'll be looking into getting a better conditioner and start laying off the hot water for now and see if coconut oil helps

No. 168475

>>168467

Difference is, this anon wants to ask some chick they don't really know if they have weave in.

>>168470

I might do the same when I get home.

>>168469

I feel you. But damn, does it feel good to get a flat iron out and see how long your hair actually got.

No. 168476

>>168472

since you were 3? jfc

No. 168477

>>168468

Nah cos racist-chans pop up and i cba dealing with their ass

No. 168478

>>168477
Paranoid much? Nobody has bothered you here.

No. 168479

>>168478
Why are you calling her paranoid? She's worried about people bothering her if she "self-posts". Considering the usual reactions to "self-posting" on chans I think her worries are justifiable.

No. 168480

What frequency do you girls wash your hair with? Mine dries out about a week and a half after I wash it. My shower's broken though so I can only borrow friend's showers, and that makes it really hard for me to wash my hair. ("Yeah hello, can I spend the afternoon and evening at your house washing my hair? Yeah, like 6-8 hours…") It's been a month since I last washed it, but the landlord is FINALLY sending someone to take a look at the shower at some point this week…

No. 168481

>>168478
People sperg out over self-posts in threads where it makes sense to post them, this thread probably wouldn't be any different. Considering that admin had to stop people posting new race threads, I'm guessing there are more than enough racist chans to come in and flip out with the angry anons.

>>168480
The frequency changes depending on what I've done with my hair. If I used product like hairspray, I'm washing that shit out no matter what. Can't you wash your hair in the sink or something?

No. 168482

>>168480
When my shower broke I just washed it during my bath and it worked fine. That or the sink.
I wash my bangs almost every day but the rest maybe 3 times a week. I have oily hair.

No. 168483

>>168424
Really disappointed that this thread died.

No. 168484

>>168483
Then instead of making a stupid post, why don't you start the conversation backup up?

No. 168485

someone help me deal with this goddamn shrinkage. I've been natural for 2 years now and when ny hair curls it goes right up to my chin.

No. 168486

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>>168485
Dark and lovely creme glaze is good

No. 168487

>>168484
Sorry anon, but atleast people are posting.
you said up two times.

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>>168424
I'mnot black and I have cancer(you are cancer)

No. 168489

>>168486

thanks, I'll look for it

No. 168490

What's the best way to cleanse hair from silicones?

No. 168491

>>168490
any sulfate free shampoo will do, pretty much

No. 168492

>>168490
Clarifying shampoos

No. 168493

>>168491
Don't you need a sulfate shampoo to first wash out silicones? And then you start to use sulfate-free shampoos?

That was my understanding at least.



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