I am trying to decide on whether to get a sew in or just stick to my regular regimen of wash, deep condition weekly, and co wash every other day. I got a lot of growth when I put my hair in a sew in for 3 months but also got some matting which I am still recuperating from the damage. Do you guys think I can get the same results without getting a sew in weave?
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RabiaElaine
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Now I had a bad experience with the sew in I had, but that was because of the way it was put in. Now that I know the proper way to put in a weave to avoid breakage, which is with vertical cornrows instead of horizontal, your hair can really thrive like this as long as you take it out every 6 weeks. My cousin did this for a few months and her hair grew at least 3-4 inches and maintained it's thickness.
The key is the vertical braids, and not leaving it in for too long.
The key is the vertical braids, and not leaving it in for too long.
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3 months!! Whoa, that is really a long time to keep weave in. I would recommend the weave but take it out in 6 weeks, 8 MAX. You can get the same result without a weave but..., the constant manipulation of your hair might not protect the growth the same way as a weave or braid would. Look at Reniece album how she weave up her hair periodically and experience tremendous growth.
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locabouthair
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i voted braids cuz it seemed to be the only thing that grew my hair. but it seems like braids only grow my hair to a certain length. the one time i was washing everyday when cuz i used to swim everyday my hair grew. then i tried it again and it didnt work 
SexySin985
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RabiaElaine said:
I never knew that. This might be a dumb question but how is getting the sew in done vertically better than horizontally?
taraglam2
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Weekly shampoos and deep conditioning w/heat everytime because I can truly vouch for that one ! Thank goodness for whomever started the Deep Conditioning Challenge for 2005---can't find the original thread / thread starter because I truly believe that is what has made a major difference in my hair ! The "hairdresser" that I went to prior to hairboards did nothing but quick fix surface conditioning on my hair for the 13 - 15 months she did my hair. No wonder each week my hair got shorter and shorter and continually broke off !
czyfaith77
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I wanted to vote for both sew-ins and braids. It is all in how they are put in and how they are cared for. When wearing either, I generally use the Crown & Glory Method. Consitiency in hair care, eating right, and taking my vitamins usually equate to quite possibly an inch or more a month for me. HTH
czyfaith77
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I'd like to know that too. The only benefits that I can see is that it may be quicker. But it really does not matter about the braids. I do my own sew-in and cornrow in a circular patten around my head, criss-crossing the braids at the back and stitching them. I have been doing it like this for years. This technique is shown in the Breslin Weave DVD. I still obtain and maintain excellent growth. The key is not having too tight cornrows which can pull you hair out from the root and proper cleansing (to avoid product buildup and moisturizing (as with any hair style).
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czyfaith77
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Was the matting alot of hair or was it product build-up that caused the matting. Was it like that really nasty white stuff that accumulate at the base of braids. That is usually dirt and product buildup which can cause you hair to mat and break if you do not care for your weave properly. I wash my weaves just like I wash my braids using the Crown & Glory method, a good moisturizing shampoo, a leave in, and braid spray (not alot of braid spray at the scalp though -again you want to eliminate product buildup. I rinse and/wash during the week when I feel the need to. I too usually keep my weaves in for a couple of months. Occasionally, I will re-do certain areas due to extensive hair growths (some areas grow faster than others).
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czyfaith77
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I would agree three months is too long in my opinion. Two is pretty good.
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HoneyDew
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taraglam2 said:
I agree with you. I am not on the challenge, but doing the deep conditions with heat have done wonders for my hair (I am sitting under the dryer with ORS Replenishing Pak and Mendex right now)
I did get lots of growth with weaves. Braids too but my edges were starting to suffer and I was in denial about it.
Anyway, I have been doing deep conditions with heat weekly and washing with CON Ultra Moisturizing every 2 or 3 days and I am loving my hair.
This is the 1st time in years since I have actualyl wanted to wear my hair w/o extensions.
HoneyDew
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NYRICAN1 said:
I had the same problem in May of this year. I had to cut huge chunks of my hair because of weave matting. I left it in to long. It was my first weave and I really did not know what I was doing.
I am giving weaves and braids a break for a while for this reason.
czyfaith77
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I love the CON Ultra Moisturising Shampoo! Smells good and leave my hair really soft.
HoneyDew said:I agree with you. I am not on the challenge, but doing the deep conditions with heat have done wonders for my hair (I am sitting under the dryer with ORS Replenishing Pak and Mendex right now)
I did get lots of growth with weaves. Braids too but my edges were starting to suffer and I was in denial about it.
Anyway, I have been doing deep conditions with heat weekly and washing with CON Ultra Moisturizing every 2 or 3 days and I am loving my hair.
This is the 1st time in years since I have actualyl wanted to wear my hair w/o extensions.
HoneyDew said:
HoneyDew,
Do you see lots of growth without the weave or about the same. I have never really taken the time to learn how to care for my hair but I have been alternating between wash and deep conditioning weekly and doing cowashes in the middle of the week to keep my hair moist and so far so good but I was wondering if I would get the same amount of growth?
HoneyDew
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NYRICAN1 said:HoneyDew,
Do you see lots of growth without the weave or about the same. I have never really taken the time to learn how to care for my hair but I have been alternating between wash and deep conditioning weekly and doing cowashes in the middle of the week to keep my hair moist and so far so good but I was wondering if I would get the same amount of growth?
Well, I just started wearing my hair without a weave so it is hard to tell. I got my last weave removed about 2 weeks ago. I am sure I get the growth, it's the retention I am afraid of. Not afraid - TERRIFIED. I have been wearing weaves and braids for so long that I am afraid of my own hair.
I am going to see how it goes. Right now my hair has done a 360 from the condition it was in this past spring. I just hope that I am not killing my progress by not weaving it up.
I do notice that I can comb or run my finger through my hair without breakage which is a big plus.
I would love to see more tips from ladies that don't weave/braid or that don't use SUPERGROW type products.
RabiaElaine
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Regarding vertical braids...I mean braiding the tracks from the crown of the head to the nape of the neck (braiding in that direction). Check out Dontspeakdefeats album she has a picture of a weave she put in herself like that. What I experience with the horizontal tracks (going from ear to ear), is that the hair pulled out from the root, I believe this happened because of the wait of the weft of hair on the single braid, it was also braided to tight I believe. When the weft of hair is applied to vertical braids (so the weft is perpendicular to the braids) it is being attached to several braids therefore distributing the weight a better for when you need to comb/brush the weave or wash it.
I learned this tip from someone on the board after I was terribly dissapointed about all the breakage I had after the weave (I mean the hair that didn't break off did get LONG).
I hope this helps.
I learned this tip from someone on the board after I was terribly dissapointed about all the breakage I had after the weave (I mean the hair that didn't break off did get LONG).
I hope this helps.
Philosophy
Empress of Lurking
This year I have experienced tremendous growth with braids and sew-ins. I think that no matter what option you choose, proper care is the key
kiyaj
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mmmm..this thread is interesting. I left my sew-in in for 5 months and my hair grew alot and I had no damage and my hair was cornrowed using the circular/bee hive method. My hair was matted but a relaxer was put on it and it was detangled w/ conditioner on it. This took several hours but no damage/breakage and a ton of growth. I guess it just depends on hair texture and how you care for it.
Lucia
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Braid in weave, I braid my clean conditioned hair in a spiral/beehive around my head, then I sew in the weave in the same direction. I alternate directions of braid and I don't leave it in for more than 2 months max. detangling conditioners work really well to detangle. I've really grown my hair out this way. I pretty much retain everything I grow except the detangling shedding and trimms.
When I tried corn rows front to back or singles, I've only gotten thickness, I didn't see as much growth lengthwise. I also do full baggie and CW 2-3 weekly or daily whether my hair is braided or not. hth
When I tried corn rows front to back or singles, I've only gotten thickness, I didn't see as much growth lengthwise. I also do full baggie and CW 2-3 weekly or daily whether my hair is braided or not. hth
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Over the past 10 months, the method that gave the most growth and length retention for me is a weekly shampoo/deep conditioning treatment and daily CW's. The daily CW's greatly improve the elasticity in my hair-zeroing out breakage. The frequent washing and conditioning really makes my hair grow, and has made it a lot thicker.
I may be trying a sew-in later on in the Spring to give my hair a break because braided extensions kill my hair...I am kind of afraid because I had a sew-in once before and it broke off a portion of my hair in the back...but I think the person who removed them was at fault for that! I do love the idea of having my hair tucked away and getting good growth without messing with it.
I may be trying a sew-in later on in the Spring to give my hair a break because braided extensions kill my hair...I am kind of afraid because I had a sew-in once before and it broke off a portion of my hair in the back...but I think the person who removed them was at fault for that! I do love the idea of having my hair tucked away and getting good growth without messing with it.
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