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Afro & Dreadlocks

Questions about a hairstyle round in shape or a hairstyle braided and matted. This type of hair receives a lot more processing than any other. Get all your advice on styles , care, and management here.

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Why does your afro hair not grow at all?

It does grow, however because we grow curls on the outside of our scalp it looks shorter as it grows. If you are concerned with "seeing the length" get a relaxer.

What distinguishes hair most Caucasians have from hair most black people have?

Most Caucasians have hair that grows downward and is often straight; most blacks have hair that grows upwards and out, and is often more tightly curled.

What weave is used in kinky twists?

The kind of weave used to make kinky twists is called Marley Braids. It comes in a variety of colors, and comes in the form of locks of hair that can be separated and twisted in with one's own hair. Also, afro hair can be purchased in bulk and used for kinky twists as well. It is not found in places like Sally Beauty Supply most often, but in neighborhood beauty supply stores. The Marley braid hair comes in three lengths, Short, medium and long.

What are dreadlocks?

Dreadlocks are matted, knotted hair. Dreadlocking is a natural process and can occur in any hair type.
Dead locks are twisted strains of hair that over time become tangled, then knots of hair.

You have to keep retwisting your hair through out the process. Some people use beez wax others use Gel or Creams that specialize for the locking purpose. It take about 8 months to complete the process; in some cases it also depends on your hair texture. Nappy rooted hair has the fastest results.

No this is wrong...dread locks is hair that is not comb..in africa and jamaica..mainly with rasta's you let your hair go..in jamaica if twist them they call you a bathroom dread...meaning you are not a real rasta or a fake dread...only in america is twisting popular to keep them fromed nice and neat...any one can get dread locks...it's really is dead hair you dont comb out..also the cleaner your hair the faster it dreads up...rasta's and africans dont put stuff in their hair..washing and just letting it go well dread your hair.. may take time..this is where real dreads come from...ghana is well known for bringing dread locks to jamaica ..and some other african counturies also..

Which holds hair better Gel or Hairspray?

Personaly I think Hairgel holds better, however it leaves a shiny greasy effect on your hair which hairspray dosen't.

Does African American hair grow if you wash it everyday?

You should only wash your hair as often as needed to keep it healthy and moisturized. Washing is usually not what causes hair breakage with African American hair. What causes hair breakage is rough handling after washing (like ripping a comb though your hair instead of combing it gently), using products that dry out the hair, chemical treatments, tight braids, extensions, weaves, wigs, and the excessive use of heat.

How do you get knots and matted hair combed out with less pain?

In order to get knots and matted hair combed out with less pain, you will need a lot of patience. So, to begin, wet the hair or area of the head where you are working with as hot water as possible. Then saturate the area with conditioner and slowly take a comb with a pointed end and start working from the ends up to the roots. This will take some time but it will be painless if you are patient. Some people have used a little olive oil after applying the conditioner. I pray this was helpful.

How long do kinky twist last?

Kinky twists can last 2-3 months depending on how well you maintain them.

Does a blow out kit make your afro grow faster?

perm makes your hair grow so , i guessing yeah it would .

Best hair growth product for black people hair?

The best product for growing black hair is the one year growth process. how do you do it? You co-wash your hair, then split your hair in 4 equal parts add some extra virgin coconut oil & rake through with a pick or rattail comb. Then braid each peice & you have now started the growth process. That is a detangle treatment that you do twice a week, & once you began comfortable with it, you may switch to 1 a week. Your Welcome :)

Once you get dreadlocks can you get them taken out and go back to having normal hair?

Yes you can all you have to do is cut your dreads close to the root and still have hair then go to the barber where he will fix you up

What brand of Marley hair is the best kinky twist?

Any kinky twist hair that says Marley hair should work just fine....that includes jamaica braid, Ya man, freetress, ect. However there is a marley braid brand that some prefer...HTH (hope this helps) :)

If you dyed your hair two days ago wet can you dye it today dry?

Two days should be enough time for your hair to settle. It may not do much depending on if you are going lighter or darker and also if you are using dye or bleach. Go for it.

Can you wash your dreadlocks with goat's milk soap?

You can wash dreadlocks with any type of soap or shampoo, BUT residue-free shampoo is what you should be using.

Fast way to remove kinky twist extensions?

wet your hair then try using a conditioner on your kinky twist then use a comb to unravel them.I try'ed it and it worked out GREAT!(:

How would I look in dreads?

everyone looks good in dreads.

but not everyone thinks you look good in dreads.

it does not matter how you look in dreads, only how you feel.

dreads are not about looks, but lifestyle. are you ready for a change? then dread up!.

If you have dreadlocks can you work for the Maryland State Park Police?

of course u can whatever style dreadlocks curly or straight of course u can whatever style dreadlocks curly or straight