curlygirlmkw

I am new so please bear with me here. I wasn't exactly sure how to post my question(s) yet, so here goes . My hair type is 3b I think. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to grow length instead of width. My hair is layered but grows wide more than it does long. It looks like a tree. Also, does some people's hair stop growing at only a certain length when other people's hair can grow much longer? Thanks for any suggestions!

poemaXX

Most people with our curl pattern (or tighter) have hair that tends to grow "wide". As the hair get longer, it will get heavier and pull the curl down, making it appear longer. What this means is there will be an "awkward phase" where your hair insists on being wide, but one it's at a certain length is will appear longer. If you want your hair look longer instead of wider, you'll need to grow it out with patience! Also, consider a haircut with long layers. DO NOT get short layers (say, shorter than chin unstretched) because otherwise it will make your hair puff out (unweighted, remember?) and look wide.

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Current Routine BAQ henna 1/month; Leave-in OH Hair Dew; Cleansing Conditioner Giovanni TTTT. – Just three!
Old Stand-bys extra-virgin coconut oil; Protein AO GPB; Moisture AO HR; Style AOMMJ. – Kept for troubleshooting.
Waiting to try extra-wide curlformers. Propylene Glycol Sensitive - Itchy scalp? Facial Irritation? This might be why!

Gretchen

Welcome, curlygirlmkw!

It sounds like you need to find a hair stylist who specializes in curly hair so you can get a better cut.

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Gretchen
NaturallyCurly.com co-founder
3A

You are beautiful!