softblackcotton
Well-Known Member
I know 4B is the best type of hair to loc and retain length. But what if you don't want to loc? I've observed a lot of 4Bs reverting to locing after struggling to retain length with loose hair. Many 4Bs I have seen so far with very long hair (MBL and Beyond) are either loced, texturized or relaxed. Those with hair types lower that 4B retain length easier since the curl is looser, thus less opportunities for the breakage through combing and de-tangling. I mean 4B hair from my experience wraps around itself, combs, fingers, anything that tries to touch it. It's extremely difficult to not experience breakage (even with well moisturized, strong hair) when your own natural hair texture is the culprit for breakage (tiny pieces of hair everywhere). I know chemically altering your hair doesn't have to mean damaging it as long as you take great care of it. I know the straighter my hair is, the less breakage through combing and detangling I experience. Is it best for 4Bs to loosen their curl permanently through texturizing or relaxing in order to achieve super-long hair?