I have written about tips on How to temporarily retain stretched natural hair and Battling Shrinkage but I have not specifically written on stretching and styling natural hair. So here are 10 ways you can do so.
- Braid-out– This is my go-to style to stretch and style my hair because I get fantastic results every time. Simply section your hair, apply products, braid and release when dry. The number of braids depends on you. I used to have 10-12 braids but now 5-6 braids give me the same results and leaves my hair nice and stretched with lots of volume.
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I prefer mine chunky because it gives me instant volume without the use of fro-picks.
5.Bantu-Knots (Regular & Flat) – I love this style. Once you get the technique right, it’s nice spiral curls all the way! See tutorial posts Regular Bantu Knots and Flat Bantu Knots
7.Banding- This stretching method gives a semi blowout look. Simply use hair bands or ties along the length of your hair and release when completely dry.
10.Buns– Most times I tell other naturals that I stretch my hair through bunning it, they give me the ‘you can’t be serious look’. Bunning natural hair has to be the easiest way to stretch and style natural hair on this list. The trick is simply to gently pull your hair in the middle of the hair tie to make sure they are also stretched before tucking your ends in.
Please note*-All methods of stretching and styling natural hair will vary depending on the length, texture and products used. If you decide to try any of the stretching styles above, I would recommend you follow tutorials of people who may have your hair texture in order to achieve the best results.
How do you like to stretch and style your natural hair? Did I leave a favourite of yours out? Lets chat below.
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Good tips.. I do braid outs most times to stretch and African threading is my best stretching option. I’ve never tried the others though! Thanks for the tips 🙂
You’re welcome and I love african threading too.
Heya, I may have a tip for you. flexi rods are pretty much the only thing I use to achieve that loose curl effect. I have tried a lot of products but I find that using your regular hair moisturizer and then oil + the secret formula (Hair moose) gives you an awesome look. Here’s a sample:
https://www.instagram.com/p/zQaOcHOxYf/?taken-by=thepin_
Let me know how it goes
Ahhh…I’ll definitely try it out. Thank you!
please I’m new to the natural hair stuff but where do get your hair products from? please your urgent reply thanks.
am living in Nigeria
Hi um im 14 and ive been looking for a post on tips on growing natural hair in nigeria, which products to buy where to get them for 2 years now. ive been natural for 2 and haf years now and my hair is just 8 inches long is that bad or good cause online so many people went natural for only a year and their lenghts are amazing so can you post an article on how to retain lenght.
Hi Folake!
You’ve come to the right place. 2 years at 8 inches is good so don’t worry. You have to understand that most people online may have different hair textures as well as genetics so don’t compare your growth rate others. Rather, focus on keeping your hair as healthy as possible.
I have an online store where you can buy products from and I’ve also been working to provide useful YouTube videos that can help you so if you want tips on how to retain length please watch this video from my Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Tr-FCguJ8