tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post5815388933955870349..comments2024-02-14T20:03:18.257+01:00Comments on African Naturalistas: Actual combing vs. Finger combing… What works for you?African Naturalistashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-4649559291458020022017-10-30T22:45:00.947+01:002017-10-30T22:45:00.947+01:00I had my big chop January this year and up till no...I had my big chop January this year and up till now I've not been able to really enjoy the fun of natural hair.. I enjoy combing NY hair only when wet or moistened that's the only time it gets soft and I have my own way of combing it plus using a big toothed comb, I comb the hair in sections before combing altogether .. And I lose not much hair just very very little when coming ..I have sensitive scalp and would jump at the strands of my hair being pulled even not harshly so I don't finger comb/detangle but the ONLY problem I have is I tried different types of gels to hold my edges even eco styler no gel holds my hair in place and I can't even finger twist or Bantu knots or any of these styles unless I pick my hair in very few strands for each twist or knots if I try doing it like people do it'll never be in place rather it looks messy and ugly..what can I do plus my ends are to curly and never a little straight to keep styles good looking Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08597249042240347414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-79113916335477903072013-08-08T23:13:56.164+01:002013-08-08T23:13:56.164+01:00Finger detangling gives you headache??? That's...Finger detangling gives you headache??? That's interesting. Hope ypu are not forcefully yanking your hair out.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-79687924633822957602013-08-06T16:18:23.375+01:002013-08-06T16:18:23.375+01:00I have tried both and I find that both do not real...I have tried both and I find that both do not really help. Either way I end up with a headache. I am trying to grow out my hair and I don't want to lose lots of hair by combing it but if I don't my hair gets knotted... any ideas on what I can do? <br />PS my hair is extremely unmanageable hard and rough:(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-73749109330119661752012-05-28T00:01:10.236+01:002012-05-28T00:01:10.236+01:00Really? 8 months without comb? Wow, that's a r...Really? 8 months without comb? Wow, that's a record. I am not sure I would want several knots o. Your comment has really help. Don't blame the comb, blame the habit, lol.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-46094732932610770762012-05-27T23:57:53.209+01:002012-05-27T23:57:53.209+01:00My hair is not so short, but I guess I am not pati...My hair is not so short, but I guess I am not patient enough to do the finger combing thing, or maybe it just doesn't work for my hairAfrican Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-39075282320988636652012-05-27T23:32:00.513+01:002012-05-27T23:32:00.513+01:00You are totally right sis. Many naturals make the ...You are totally right sis. Many naturals make the mistake of endlessly comparing their hair to other naturals' hair without understanding that each natural hair journey is unique. Of course advice is to be take and it's great to take note of what worked for and to try new things but our regimens should not be based on the next natural's regimen. That being said, I went 8 months without a comb, brush or anything about a year or so back and it helped me reduce breakage because my fingers were less harsh. However, I realized my not using a comb or brush at all was having other not so positive effect such as numerous knotting, un-smooth hair, frizz etc. Finger detangling is great <b>along</b> with combing/brushing however it is also good to have good combing/habits instead of blaming combing/brushing for breakage. Again, great post! <br />Thank you for the advice<br /><br /><a href="http://datfunkyfro.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">DatFunkyFro</a>Funbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049198446764128168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-41124350522148704172012-05-18T06:09:38.479+01:002012-05-18T06:09:38.479+01:00Great post and I do agree with you about doing wha...Great post and I do agree with you about doing what works for you. I personally use a comb, but I think finger combing would be easier for the naturalss with longer hair...Pearly Impressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129695823104284574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-75562543680544545722012-05-09T19:20:25.674+01:002012-05-09T19:20:25.674+01:00Hmmmm, na wa oo. I guess finger combing is winning...Hmmmm, na wa oo. I guess finger combing is winning this contest. lolAfrican Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-68594028578459974832012-05-09T19:19:45.958+01:002012-05-09T19:19:45.958+01:00Thanks for the awardThanks for the awardAfrican Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-80007489059679696642012-05-09T19:19:24.469+01:002012-05-09T19:19:24.469+01:00Loool. Maintaining natural hair is not as hard as ...Loool. Maintaining natural hair is not as hard as people make it out to be, believe me. Just find techniques that work for you, and stick with it. <br /><br />From the way you sound, I assume you use weaves a lot. Even if you use weaves, please, don't neglect caring for your hair and doing the necessaries to it. In the mean time, keep reading this blogAfrican Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-86778235989602197472012-05-09T19:16:01.889+01:002012-05-09T19:16:01.889+01:00Yes o. Do what works for youYes o. Do what works for youAfrican Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-26948962593274751482012-05-09T19:14:19.567+01:002012-05-09T19:14:19.567+01:00Really? I am not going to try it then. Not that I ...Really? I am not going to try it then. Not that I am not patient, but since I hardly comb, I would not try finger combing, when its just rarely I comb.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-54810828692615171782012-05-09T19:12:53.369+01:002012-05-09T19:12:53.369+01:00Yea, technique is key. You comb your hair dry???? ...Yea, technique is key. You comb your hair dry???? And you don't end up with headache or breakages? Wow...African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-1991501557693861562012-05-09T19:11:49.182+01:002012-05-09T19:11:49.182+01:00Yea, the picture of your hair that I've seen s...Yea, the picture of your hair that I've seen suggests to me that it's very soft. Lucky you.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-68573286330469845362012-05-09T19:10:17.275+01:002012-05-09T19:10:17.275+01:00lol. Imagine having conditioner inside your head. ...lol. Imagine having conditioner inside your head. Your brains will be yukky, lol.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-37654258679673198282012-05-09T19:09:33.567+01:002012-05-09T19:09:33.567+01:00Hmmm, am I really patient enough to master this sk...Hmmm, am I really patient enough to master this skill? I guess combs are not good for your crown area, sorry.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-90985563722524069752012-05-09T19:08:08.989+01:002012-05-09T19:08:08.989+01:00Yes o, a natural hair carriers shouldn't comb ...Yes o, a natural hair carriers shouldn't comb their hair dry.African Naturalistashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959650242643247597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-26414548957891714832012-05-09T17:06:36.450+01:002012-05-09T17:06:36.450+01:00I finger comb most times in the shower or when con...I finger comb most times in the shower or when conditioning and only comb sometimes.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-58609942895743346102012-05-09T11:23:22.441+01:002012-05-09T11:23:22.441+01:00You have been nominated for the Liebster award. Pl...You have been nominated for the Liebster award. Please check my blog for details.<br /><br />Thank youAtaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704335319375804618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-74266014156544441962012-05-09T11:21:40.806+01:002012-05-09T11:21:40.806+01:00Your article makes maintaining natural hair so eas...Your article makes maintaining natural hair so easy. I decided to go natural about 2 years ago and it has been a very difficult ride. From the regularly breakage to the constant grumbling i get anytime i go to salon. Hope i get better with your regular tips.<br />Thanks for sharing.Ataryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08704335319375804618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-21478160386767008022012-05-08T21:33:59.847+01:002012-05-08T21:33:59.847+01:00I use comb most times and finger comb sometimes * ...I use comb most times and finger comb sometimes * but i am not that patient i guess* I agree with you though, do what works for youOkeoghenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06374233345612835685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-43385958671155491842012-05-08T19:17:36.719+01:002012-05-08T19:17:36.719+01:00Well, i was amongst the naysayers o, till i bit th...Well, i was amongst the naysayers o, till i bit the bullet and Finger-Combed!!!. I havent used a comb in my hair for 6 weeks and my hair is detangled and i don't look mad o.<br /><br />But the thing takes time o, sometimes i wish i could just use a comb and be done with it. However since im retaining length, its woth the sacrfice.<br />NOTE: If you are not a patient person don't even try it.Natural Girlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-31349299708364711672012-05-08T17:53:08.983+01:002012-05-08T17:53:08.983+01:00Well said girl. Do what works for you people. I co...Well said girl. Do what works for you people. I comb my hair dry, wet and damp. Its all about technique.Natmanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09105657397341035596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-35465997336918909892012-05-08T13:47:51.466+01:002012-05-08T13:47:51.466+01:00hair i mean not head...lolhair i mean not head...lolalotedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293074684237435820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6143366796764247140.post-43422658487846659822012-05-08T13:47:22.212+01:002012-05-08T13:47:22.212+01:00i sometimes use comb when i have conditioner in my...i sometimes use comb when i have conditioner in my head and most times i just finger detangling..thankfully my hair is so soft and usually not "knotty" so i can get away with not combing my hair as such...alotedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17293074684237435820noreply@blogger.com