Terminal length and other questions :)

[kellinaturalmom]

I have 2 questions I would love some feedback on.


1-does "terminal length" mean really long for everyone? Could someone be incapable of growing waist length hair or do you think anyone could do it with proper care?


2-I have heard that brushing with a boar bristle brush is good for your hair and scalp, but what about us baby fine haired people? Would combing with a wide tooth comb as little as possible maybe be better?


* My hair hasn't stopped growing, I am just curious/paranoid about that happening! I would love to hear from anyone who has experienced what they think is their terminal length.
I also have been using a BBB almost every night but have heard many fine heads say that they don't brush their hair at all.

[Spring]

That's a good question. I think anything is possible, but I also believe that in some cases people mistakenly believe that they've reached terminal when they've gone too long without trimming, so they experience a period where they "feel" stuck because it's hard to see any length progress.

ETA: Question #2 is one that concerns me too. I don't think my fine coarse hair would survive that type of brushing. I think the benefit of the brushing is scalp stimulation and moving sebum and dirt away from the scalp.... so maybe scritching and massage can be an alternative.

[Top_Cat]

I always believed my terminal length was around BSL because I was never able to get past that length, but since joining LHC my hair just keeps growing and growing and growing! I'm now at waist and growing still...

[kellinaturalmom]

I always believed my terminal length was around BSL because I was never able to get past that length, but since joining LHC my hair just keeps growing and growing and growing! I'm now at waist and growing still...

Top Cat, your hair is beautiful! Can I ask what you have been doing differently since joining LHC?

[faithsdaisy421]

I have very, very fine hair. I use a BBB 3-5 times a week, depending on how much time I have. I think the BBB does great things for my hair, but I always make sure I have untangled it with my Tangle Teaser first. I use very slow motions as well.

Remember, a BBB is not meant to untangle hair, it is used to distribute oils and massage your scalp =)

[gthlvrmx]

1) There are some people, though it's rare, who's terminal lengths are very short (waist or shorter). It's all in genetics, but most people can at least grow to classic in my opinion. Proper care will maximize their genetic potential so then there will be a more accurate "terminal time". Usually, to reach very long lengths, it requires proper care and fast growing genetics so that terminal "time" doesn't come at a shorter length.
2)As others have said here, BBB is not for detangling so it's advised to detangle (wide tooth comb is good) before brushing. Weaker hair can get damaged a little if you are not being careful, coarse hair can last longer but usually cannot go through the brush as easily(especially if it's thick), so it defeats the purpose of really distributing the oil to all the hair. There are different kinds of brushes though that make brushing easier. Madora is good at all this brush stuff, she's a pro

[Madora]

@kellinaturalmom...

Hair grows as long as your genes allow (providing, of course, that you treat it gently!)

As far as boar bristle brushes are concerned, you can still use one on your hair, if you are gentle and brush carefully. The pure boar bristle is the nearest thing in nature that matches the structure of your hair.

If you are concerned about doing too much brushing with your bbb, then perhaps you could consider only brushing a few strokes per day (say 20).

The thing is, to be consistent when brushing and to brush correctly.

Also, above all, Detangle FIRST, with a wide tooth comb, before you brush!

The boar bristle brush not only stimulates the hair follicles, but it removes lint and stuff trapped in your strands (and stuff on your scalp), it distributes the hair's natural sebum, and gives your tresses incredible shine and softness (over time).

Brushing is not simply a question of applying brush to hair. It's HOW you do it that will determine the overall health and beauty of your hair.

Detangling first with a wide tooth comb is half the battle. It is the combination of detangling properly and brushing gently that makes or breaks how your hair will respond and prosper!

[Madora]

1) There are some people, though it's rare, who's terminal lengths are very short (waist or shorter). It's all in genetics, but most people can at least grow to classic in my opinion. Proper care will maximize their genetic potential so then there will be a more accurate "terminal time". Usually, to reach very long lengths, it requires proper care and fast growing genetics so that terminal "time" doesn't come at a shorter length.
2)As others have said here, BBB is not for detangling so it's advised to detangle (wide tooth comb is good) before brushing. Weaker hair can get damaged a little if you are not being careful, coarse hair can last longer but usually cannot go through the brush as easily(especially if it's thick), so it defeats the purpose of really distributing the oil to all the hair. There are different kinds of brushes though that make brushing easier. Madora is good at all this brush stuff, she's a pro

Awww, gthlvrmx, you are very kind. I just love my bbb and what it has done for my hair over the years. Many people don't realize what a good bbb can do for your hair - long or short -- because most everything these days is geared to synthetic brushes..etc. But even more appalling is the fact that people don't know how to brush correctly!! So sad..and their hair suffers the consequences.

[Honestwitness]

Madora, my hair is baby fine also and very fragile as well. Just how should I brush my hair with a bbb after detangling with a wide tooth comb? Can you describe the steps?

[gthlvrmx]

Awww, gthlvrmx, you are very kind. I just love my bbb and what it has done for my hair over the years. Many people don't realize what a good bbb can do for your hair - long or short -- because most everything these days is geared to synthetic brushes..etc. But even more appalling is the fact that people don't know how to brush correctly!! So sad..and their hair suffers the consequences.

You're welcome, but it's true! You know brushes like no other! I don't even know how to really brush correctly, it might be OK here and then when my hair isn't curly. It'll still poof though.
One question, do you copy and paste your steps every time? Because i noticed you have almost the same procedures in the same order whenever you post them Just wondering, i think it's quite handy if you have it typed down somewhere