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How would you recommend me drying my hair? I am a bit lost as to how to dry my hair if not to scrub it with the towel, so I just like press it or let it air dry?
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Also since my hair is flat, I know considering the type of hair it might take long to lock up, but after 3 weeks I haven't seen any difference except that my hair is growing longer. I was reading more discussions and should I twist some sections with my hand? or like anything in general. Also How much should I use BS for my wash. I use a bowl basically to wash it through but I am confused as to how much baking soda I should put, but I will put in sea salt as I hear that starts the dreading faster or help with the process.
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Thank you for the help. Makes sense with the backcombing. In terms though which is less damaging overall to the hair/head, backcombing or tnr? I don't really know what tnr is but i will research it. I am not worried so much how long it will take but I'm worried with the type of hair i have. In terms of it being I guess "flat?" will it take a longer time? I have not done anything but the BS and ACV once a week for I'd say about 3 weeks and I can't tell any difference whatsoever, except my hair is more messy than usual haha, but I don't mind the messy look, but I'm just more concerned as if there is something I am doing wrong? or is just a very patient time taking method to do the neglect. Also I know they said for neglect not to comb, will it mess up the process if I like comb my fingers through my hair? I accidentally find my self messing with my hair but I am trying to just leave it alone in general.
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Thank you so much for such a quick reply. My hair is JUST under 3 inches, and after reading a few discussion I will more than likely just leave my hair alone for several more months till it's around 6 inches or even longer. I was reading on another discussion, that backcombing can mess up your hair, and I was wondering how so? It was saying that is can slow down the process, which I thought it would help with the locing process. I am not concerned as to how long it will take to loc naturally, but considering my hair is more wavy than just straight but not very curly. In neglect method which is more than likely what I'll do, is washing my hair with BS and ACV all I need to do? I am a bit confused when they say to part hair when wet or like separate tangles? (something in that sort) Thanks once again for the help.
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Hi, so I have been growing out my hair for a couple of months to get them ready to loc. I am deciding to due backcombing because I have heard it is a good natural way to start, and I want to make this as natural as an experience as I can. I am intending to grow them as a spiritual journey, as I am sure everyone else has their reasons. But I am half Filipino, and half Guatemalan so my hair is fairly straight but has more of a wave to it. so I know it will be a good experience maintaining them and whatnot. My hair is just about 3 inches long, and I was wondering if that will be long enough to backcomb them and then just wait and let them loc up. In washing my hair once a week with BS and ACV is that good in terms of helping my hair get ready to loc up? Also what thoughts are there one starting locs with 3 - 4 inches with the backcombing technique. If there are any specific things to look out for or how to keep them in a more loc position. I am also considering waiting several more months to let them grow to about 6 inches if it would help them stay locked up better. Thank you!
updated by @morey: 01/13/15 09:59:02PM