@Nonie how do you dust regularly?? In twists? Or loose hair?
fine tooth comb . I'd be bald and would probably break the comb erplexed
fine tooth comb . I'd be bald and would probably break the comb erplexed
I know, right? LOL
Me and fine tooth combs DO NOT mix. The few times I've used combs that were not wide tooth, with my hair in it's curly state, the comb breaks or ten pounds of hair comb out. If I use a wide tooth comb, maybe 20 hairs max will come out and no tangles. I guess I have to just stick to what works for my hair type. I only comb my hair wet and wet hair + fine tooth comb = curly ends that turn into a ball of knots that need to be cut out. Finger combing/Jilbere once a week works fine for me.@Kurlee ane @greenandchic, it's in how you do it. You work on small sections and by doing so ensure fully detangled hair and get to remove shed hair.
This hair you see in this photo was combed with this comb:
My finger combing video also shows you how anal I am about separating my strands. If that comb couldn't go through my hair when my strands are narrower than narrow, then it'd mean I have clumps. I mean, look at how many strands fit in between the teeth:
So why do people act like a fine tooth comb will rip at strands when it separates very narrow strands and goes in between them like so^^.
Don't forget I'm 4B with very kinky coils:
So if I can do it, you can too. You just part narrow sections and start from the ends working your way down to the roots, then secure that section while you work on another.
Once you have done this, then you can casually comb with whatever comb you prefer. And you can be sure your hair will not tangle if you've been that meticulous in removing shed hair. Because of using a fine-tooth comb I NEVER have to detangle coz I never get tangles.
Even when I wore this very shrunke afro, at night I just used fingers of one hand to stretch the strands while the other pulled a comb through it. No breakage. Why? Coz that's how meticulous I am with my hair at all times.
How do you decide whether to trim or dust?
I currently dust every 8-9 weeks when I get my T/U. I have no breakage, or split ends. Would I still need a trim?
Can someone please post a link to the thread that started this?
TIA!
Bump because I would like to see Nonie's original post.
This is so interesting!
I have been natural for 2 years now (4b hair) and all I have been doing is the search and destroy method for ssks and split ends. My hair grows slowly and I have noticed that the middle of my hair did not grew much these last few months compared to the front and the very back. I have multiple lengths right now which is annoying bug I am in a wig challenge anyway
@Nonie,
Do you think I should just cut my hair evenly and start regular dusting? Or should I just dust the same length everywhere?