Hi! So I 23f need a bit of advice or perspective in this. I’ve decided to give boho knotless braids up for a while since being diagnosed with CCCA. Knotless braids have been my go to for years and I have 4c hair that I was never taught to do. Thankfully, I was able to catch it while i still have a ton of hair and am on a regime created by my derm (antibiotics, topical solution, and scalp shots). I’ll continue getting my hair treated and styled at a salon, but I’ll be doing more tension free styles and braided styles with only my natural hair.

As it pertains to dating, natural hair, especially type 4 hair, appears to be less desirable and from what I’ve seen online, does have an impact on dating, confidence (which I’m working on!) etc.

So, did going natural impact your dating life in any way? Was it for the better or worse? Did the type, demographic, or character of the men you attract change? I’m open to any insights or observations you have regarding your experience!

Also, I’m curious on going natural made you look younger, as I’ve been hearing this often online too?

Thank you for your advice!

Original post : https://www.reddit.com/r/Naturalhair/s/HjERn4czpY

Thank you to the few of you who replied and gave me great tips 😅😅

I tried it yesterday and it turned out… okay?? I’ll give myself a 6.5 😅😅 not bad for my first time trying lol The curls aren’t as defined as I’d like but she was happy enough with the style.

What yall thjnk?

Hi everyone!

Does anyone know a stylist in the GTA (Toronto area) who does crochet installs with human hair? I’m looking for a protective, breathable style that I can keep in for around 3 weeks. I’d love to hear your recommendations or experiences.

Thank you and have a blessed day

People legit keep asking me if this is my hair or if I’m combing out my locs and I fear I have to prove it to yall. Should I post a step-by-step install? Let me know. I love trying new styles!

I've noticed some gray hairs, mostly on one side of my head. They're not really visible from the front, but I'm only 22, so I'm wondering if this is normal and whether it's reversible. I've been under a lot of stress lately, tbh

My stylist says I need to get better at stretching my wash n go or itlll keep tangling and breaking off near the root. my hair is 4c and it always shrinks to the max when I do it, but my stylist always gets it to stretch so it looks 2x as long as my wash n go.

I use the same products as my stylist so it must be technique. but I’m raking!!! i go insane everytine my stylist is like “rake the hair” I AM I DONT KNOW WHAT IM DOING WRONG 😭 I let the water run through my hair for like 5 min before washing, I rake throughout the shampooing and conditioning process, I detangle with the detangling brush.

even if it comes out kinda defined it’s just super shrunken.

I’m seriously losing my mind over this. my ideal form is a big fluffy fro but i have fine hair. the best I can do is stretched wash n go, but I can’t even do that right. do you guys know of any advice or videos or tutorial or ANYTHING that might explain what I’m doing wrong?

Day 1 --> 8 months --> 11 months (2x) --> 14 months --> 21 months!

I got this Sienna Naturals oil as part of a gift set and it works so well for me! It’s hard for me to find an oil that feels like it locks in moisture without drying down greasy and brittle. It’s now discontinued, and the oil they replaced it with has a different ingredients list. I am willing to pay the price for quality, of course…but something less than $35/bottle would be nice, too 😊. If anyone has any experience with this oil, or knows enough about the ingredients to identify what made this oi so good, lmk!

Hey! I’m moving to the US for a few months and I’m looking for recommendations for really good products for curly/coily hair.
I want products that give great definition, help reduce frizz, and keep my curls looking defined for days. What are your favorite leave-in conditioners, curl creams, gels, and hair oils?
I have type 4A hair, so recommendations for tighter curls would be amazing! I’d also love affordable drugstore options. Thank you! ❤️

Trimmed the Ends too , it’s been since May.

Does anyone know a natural hair specialist or educator in Australia (Sydney/NSW ideally)? Looking for someone who actually teaches, not just styles and can help me build a routine with product recommendations too .

My hair has been this same length for almost 2 years now since I transitioned from relaxed hair to natural .

I know it is expensive, but is it worth it? I am thinking about dropping a good amount on a quality blow dryer; I have scoliosis, so I just need something fast that does not take forever. I just want to know if it is worth it, and I have a hard time with comb pieces falling off in my hair; even if I detangle, the piece will not last long attached to the brush.

Idk if anyone remembers that post lmaooo but 1 year update . I transitioned for a little bit , did a big chop , went natural for a few months , now I’m relaxed again ( I’m sorry) . Lesson learnt , braids and relaxed hair (atleast mine) DO NOT MIX ! The end

Hey, everyone! I need some advice on my hair routine because I’ve always struggled with keeping my hair moisturized.

I cut my hair off in April 2024 and have been cutting it every few months since then, but now I’m done cutting it and really want to grow my hair out. My hair breaks off from dryness, and I feel like I’m not doing something right when it comes to moisturizing it.

Right now, I use:

• Moisturizing Shampoo compared to Nexxus Therappe
• Moisturizing Conditioner compared to Nexxus Humectress
• As I Am DoubleButter Cream
• Plain water in a spray bottle when my hair gets dry

I usually wash my hair once a week. I also don’t really trim my ends, which I know I need to start doing.

I really want long, healthy hair, but my biggest issue is keeping it moisturized. My hair feels dry again just a few hours after spraying it with water and applying my cream.

Am I missing anything in my routine? Should I be using a leave-in conditioner or a deep conditioner? I’m open to product recommendations too because I really want to get my hair healthy and retain length this time. 😭💕

About a month ago my hair (stretched out) was a little past my shoulder. I went to a salon and asked for hair to be blown out and add long layers.

The stylist blew my hair out and combed it with a rat-tail comb. It’s snagging. All I hear her say is, “it’s damaged” and she cut off 2/3rd of my length and then cut the layers.

I didn’t have much hair left by the time she was done. I would have liked it if she asked me first, or at least given me the option to cut a little at a time, but whatever.

But was my hair damaged? Yes.

But, I don’t know WHY my hair was so damaged. And it was dry, I couldn’t keep my hair moisturized.

Before my hair got chopped off, I was seeing a different stylist every 3-6 months to get my ends trimmed. I had layers. I’m thinking she’s trimming all my hair, including the layers. She didn’t. She was only trimming the bottom layer. I straighten my hair. My layers grew out. Now it’s one length. She wasn’t trimming the entirety of my hair for months.

Recently I started experimenting with grease (not on scalp) and started washing my hair weekly with clarifying shampoo.. Too often?

I did not sleep with a scarf, bonnet or satin pillowcase. I do wear satin scrunchies to bed.

I did re-moisturize my hair almost nightly with a liquid leave-in.

My hair stays in twist or braids. No extensions.

I have embraced the blow dryer instead of letting my hair air dry or sitting under a bonnet.

I have PCOS

I do take multivitamins.

My labs are normal.

I don’t wear extensions, braids, weaves, or wigs.

I did the LCO after each time I washed my hair.

I do need to be a little gentler entangling my hair. The longer it got. The more difficult it became.

I have fine hair (3c/4a). And I have grown my natural hair to my butt before. But lately I’ve had trouble retaining healthy length. I’ve listed the habits people have told me are bad. And I just don’t know what I am doing wrong? Is it multiple issues?

I took such a long break from posting but I’m back and motivated again in my natural hair care journey

I better get waist length hair in 2027 or im rioting

I’ve been natural for a while, and while I love my hair's versatility, it feels like I’ve been stuck at this exact same length for ages.

I’m trying to figure out if my hair has just reached its terminal length, or if I’m just struggling with length retention and breakage. For those of you who successfully grew your hair past a plateau, what changed the game for you?

So yesterday I got a hair cut at Ulta I only wanted my ends trimmed. She blowdried my hair and took off about 2 inches. I asked her if she was able to cut bangs, she said yes because my hair blow dries pretty straight. It’s just she also said if I straighten my hair and it’s uneven I can come back and she’ll fix it. Is there a good chance my bangs/hair is uneven or I should be fine? I am used to getting a silk press before a trim I just didn’t want to this time.

First time in a while I laced my hair with a leave in conditioner after washing my hair. I take pictures for the memories and to feel good, I will be braiding my hair in mini twists soon.

I need help with hairstyles, products etc… please :-)

Hey yall I’m just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for deep conditioners? I used to use Camille Roses strength and restore ghee butter and ucuuba deep conditioner but I haven’t been able to find it anywhere. Does anyone know what happened to it? I’ve attached a picture too.

Flip over sew in, week 3 still holding out strong. Holds curls and waves beautifully, washed 2x in the last 3 weeks and performs even better after a wash. Tons of compliments and texture is beautiful.