New to LHC

[Sunny Elf]

Hey everyone, I'm new here! I'm a former longhair (past waist) and chopped it to an earlobe length bob in January (I donated it), and now I'm growing it back out, and seeing how long it grows! I'm aiming for at least hip length, and I'm currently about two inches shy of ASL. Anyhow, I have two questions:

1. What are the best ways to encourage hair growth?

2. I have about 2c/3a hair, but most of the time it doesn't form nice spirals. It's generally just a fluffy mess that NEVER likes to co-operate, no matter what I want it to do. :doh: Any tips for taming the fluff and creating better curl definition? What kind of hair care routine works for this hair type?

Thank you all so much!! I look forward to trying your tips and tricks!:bounce:

~SunnyElf

[Hollyfire3]

Congrats on deciding to grow your hair out! On the curls being a mess, sorry my hair is like that also and almost nothing will tame it. Try braiding it over night or try a rich leave in conditioner. I comb and brush my waves into submission, it stays for about 15 seconds lol. Try buns, braids and other styles, with thick, curly hair you can do so much because there is so much to work with. I use mousse in my hair to define the curls but it does build up with time, i guess you could always clarify? Remeber, wurlys and curls are fragile and need moisture and TLC whatevre the thickness. I use many deep treatments and wash my hair every 3-4 days. Use a wide tooth comb to detangle, slowly of course. Oh and enjoy, wurlys are beautiful! As for the taming, try oil, frizz is ineviatable with this hair type, but we get volume others only dream of so its fine.

[Kelikea]

Check out this thread:
http://forums.longhaircommunity.com/showthread.php?t=369

It is for those with wurly and curly hair, or 2a-3c types.
Good Luck!

[jacqueline101]

I use monistat to grow my hair.

[Callque]

Welcome to TLHC! :D

1. What are the best ways to encourage hair growth?

Castor Oil, Tea Tree Oil, and Biotin with Silica in it are your answers for hair growth. Doing an overnight scalp oiling of Castor Oil diluted with Tea Tree Oil once a week encouraged my growth big time, and so did 1000 mcg daily of Biotin (I had to stop thought because it gave me acne and skin rashes). Daily scalp massages with a vibrating handheld body massager helped a lot as well with the blood circulation. Lots and lots of water is also important.

I'm starting to eat 2 tbsp of peanut butter a day for extra protein and I am looking into getting MSM supplements and rooibos tea since I've heard good things about them here for hair growth. You can look up threads about these things by using the search box above.

2. I have about 2c/3a hair, but most of the time it doesn't form nice spirals. It's generally just a fluffy mess that NEVER likes to co-operate, no matter what I want it to do. :doh: Any tips for taming the fluff and creating better curl definition? What kind of hair care routine works for this hair type?

I would definitely, definitely, DEFINITELY recommend the Curly Girl method to you. Ever since I've started it my hair has started to get progressively curlier.

Here's some information on the CG method, and if you have any questions whatsoever you can message me!

Here's an example of the CG method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5PpS7vj1Ho&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Summary: http://www.nobody-knows-anything.com/2011/07/a-simple-guide-to-the-curly-girl-method.html

Before & Afters: http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/general-discussion-about-curly-hair/47609-post-your-before-after-cg-pics.html

Good luck with your hair journey!!! Feel free to ask me any questions. :)