tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post4966729519409697360..comments2024-03-19T11:57:07.317+00:00Comments on THE NATURAL HAVEN: Sin Bin and Angel Wings: Washing hair in sectionsJchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-63215458685233599702013-01-13T05:29:44.872+00:002013-01-13T05:29:44.872+00:00The denser or thicker hair is...the more sectionin...The denser or thicker hair is...the more sectioning is needed...strait or curly. Thick. Strait hair will tangle just as much as thin curly hair...its not color coded its just the nature of hair.peeplahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211127524509820251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-23327384540380495842012-07-27T04:21:21.813+01:002012-07-27T04:21:21.813+01:00I don't section, but I *must* apply conditione...I don't section, but I *must* apply conditioner before handling my hair. Otherwise lots of hair loss!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-25327733169709120382012-05-20T17:28:33.268+01:002012-05-20T17:28:33.268+01:00Curly hair is more prone to tangles than straight ...Curly hair is more prone to tangles than straight hair, that's a simple fact. This is a method to help control that, so there's no reason White or other people with curly hair cannot also use this technique.Joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-22823769007478385832011-10-29T10:36:08.370+01:002011-10-29T10:36:08.370+01:00Sectioning my hair is a total bitch! I'm sure ...Sectioning my hair is a total bitch! I'm sure it may help in the long run but using this process takes my wash time from 30 min. to 2+ hours. I don't always have that time. My hair is also at a weird place where it's kinda long, kinda short, kinda thick, but the strands are thin, so it's hard to do all that manipulation without breakage, and the sections don't stay put anyway because they won't go into a braid or a section. I refuse to wash 8 sections. I don't think I can realistically take the time to detangle and braid each section, wash each section, detangle again, then add deep conditioner to each section, then rinse each section, then detangle again. Frustration! I'm working on it, though. :-/SongBird11noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-5547169936122818362011-10-12T22:53:26.457+01:002011-10-12T22:53:26.457+01:00I scrub my scalp with my hair loose and when I put...I scrub my scalp with my hair loose and when I put in the conditioner, I section off, detangle and rinse with my hair in big twists..it's the best method for me..no more detangling outside of the shower!The Retro Naturalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417750475148888546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-52419970098370866922011-06-05T08:25:58.489+01:002011-06-05T08:25:58.489+01:00The longest hair on my head (at the crown) is 4 in...The longest hair on my head (at the crown) is 4 inches but everything is shorter than that. So for now I can get away without sectioning. Especially because my everyday hairstyle is simply a shrunken 'fro (I only need to do some fluffing and patting, then out the door). As my hair gets longer or if I want to do more intricate stlyes I will definitely section it, it just makes sense.Zeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00584783114686779271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-31286985027639958112011-02-07T12:55:37.382+00:002011-02-07T12:55:37.382+00:00Glad to see it helped you Koily K! The Swahili par...Glad to see it helped you Koily K! The Swahili part - loved it!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-59891955968432303582011-02-07T12:28:41.182+00:002011-02-07T12:28:41.182+00:00Washed my hair in sections for the first time yest...Washed my hair in sections for the first time yesterday and it was great! Not sure why it never occurred to me. Would have saved me so much hassle and hair. just never assumed my hair was long enough for that yet (it's about 5-7inches all around). I would wash free, condition and detangle free and then have knotted tangled coils to style. So frustrating!<br />I guess I need to modify my routine as I hair get longer but I seem to notice the length because I have great shrinkage. <br /><br />Your website is very informative JC. Asanti!Koily Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025421793018038250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-52874603014166612322011-01-25T17:41:18.238+00:002011-01-25T17:41:18.238+00:00I always wash in sections my hair is just too thic...I always wash in sections my hair is just too thick not to!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04247069554336314437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-79356402330754501572010-10-03T21:36:57.896+01:002010-10-03T21:36:57.896+01:00Back again; finished reading all the comments.
Lo...Back again; finished reading all the comments. <br />Loved what NappyRina had to say about detangling with conditioner; will save me an extra step.<br />here's my new routine: <br />1)pre-poo; <br />2) detangle with cond and <br />put in twists or braids; <br />3) rinse and co-wash; <br />4) deep condition, then rinse or co-washmizztcasahttp://www.twitter.com/mizztcasanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-78834927264960444502010-10-01T19:16:40.921+01:002010-10-01T19:16:40.921+01:00That's a great idea. I use to twist my hair be...That's a great idea. I use to twist my hair before co-washing and then braid them...but that would save me time if I could just braid it, wash it, and leave them in until they dry. I'll have to see if the braid are too fuzzy from the washing though.mizztcasahttp://www.twitter.com/mizztcasanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-31564320757759043222010-09-25T03:38:47.237+01:002010-09-25T03:38:47.237+01:00Brilliant! I am learning so much about caring for...Brilliant! I am learning so much about caring for my daughter's beautiful curls. I also appreciate the t-shirt drying method although we have lots of baby towels and blankets that will work well too.<br /><br />I have be co-washing my daughter's hair with Organix Coconut Milk conditioner, detangling it with the conditioner, then rinsing it all out. Then having to detangle again when I was ready to style. Which was usually after she ran around cutting capers and getting it all tangled again. <br /><br />My new plan is to detangle it before getting into the tub, co-washing and rinsing in sections using a pitcher to rinse since she won't tolerate the sprayer yet. Then I can use a baby towel or blanket to dry each braid. It's also nice to know that it's better to wait until it's mostly dry to style. It always happened that way because our house is busy, but now I can say that it's all part of the plan. :)Mike and Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432696541518313731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-67691350632941735282010-09-19T16:21:46.519+01:002010-09-19T16:21:46.519+01:00After one recent traumatic 3 hour detangling sessi...After one recent traumatic 3 hour detangling session, I doubt I will ever wash my hair loose again! I finger detangle and put into 4 clipped sections which I take out before washing, conditioning, detangling and then braiding before rinsing the conditioner out. If I had discovered this sooner, it would have saved me so much pain and tears over the 10 years I've been natural.Ainanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-39484842780003431302010-08-09T17:11:05.849+01:002010-08-09T17:11:05.849+01:00I have never washed my hair in sections, but after...I have never washed my hair in sections, but after reading this post, I definitely see how it can be beneficial! I will have to try it. My hair is so thick and knotty that it takes hours to detangle!Biancanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-66395693996312228552010-06-30T03:43:52.001+01:002010-06-30T03:43:52.001+01:00I am just embarking on the transitioning process, ...I am just embarking on the transitioning process, and have read a lot lately re: washing hair in sections. It's not something I've done as a relaxed girl, but I am going to try it, especially since it has produced good results for so many naturals and naturals-to-be. Thank you for the post. :)teachermrwhttp://teachermrw.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-50345877761249456612010-05-05T17:54:40.837+01:002010-05-05T17:54:40.837+01:00Thanks all for chiming in! Efe I am so glad to see...Thanks all for chiming in! Efe I am so glad to see that it was a positive result for you :)Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-56474782959481568772010-05-05T17:03:16.999+01:002010-05-05T17:03:16.999+01:00I just tried finger combing my very tightly coiled...I just tried finger combing my very tightly coiled hair dry and then co-washing my it in sections. My hair is 6 inches long and I made 8 parts. I love it! It was way easier to detangle and wash in sections. After I washed it I kept it in sections and applied my moisturizers. I let it fully dry and styled it as normal. <br /><br />I will never go back to washing my hair free. I lost almost no hair washing in sections as opposed to my previous method and detangling was so much easier.Efehttp://soulofanartistmindofanengineer.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-36714807466808551032010-05-02T06:03:14.779+01:002010-05-02T06:03:14.779+01:00As a natural 4B w/ dense hair & fine, fragile ...As a natural 4B w/ dense hair & fine, fragile strands, I MUST wash in sections or else I am in for it - tangles, knots, snaps crackles & pops!! My hair is currently between neck & shoulder length but even when it was shorter I would have a difficult time detangling if I washed it loose. When I had a TWA I actually could not wait for my hair to get longer b/c washing in 12+ sections is no fun!<br /><br />I keep my hair in stretched styles so doing my detangling session PRIOR to washing makes the most sense for me since my hair is already stretched w/ less tangles. I detangle w/ my conditioning mix and section my hair into 8-10 large braids (loose at the root for easy access to my scalp). I keep the 8-10 braids in throughout the whole washing process. At first I was worried about the shampoo or conditioner not rinsing out of the braids well enough but I have not had any problems yet. I make sure to squeeze my braids to get out any excess and rinse thoroughly. I've tried banding & twisting my hair but the braids are best option for me b/c they keep my hair stretched the most and do not unravel!<br /><br />Both methods: Detangling stretched hair w/ my conditioning mix BEFORE washing & sectioning into braids has helped me tremendously. Now instead of having massive breakage, I get mostly shed hairs. Honestly if it weren't for hair forums I would have never thought of washing my hair in sections and I would have most likely, out of frustration, resorted to relaxers or extension braids for the rest of my life...IT'S THAT SERIOUS & THAT MUCH OF A LIFE CHANGING TECHNIQUE!!!NappyRinahttp://public.fotki.com/NappyRina1/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-62734512518007483032010-05-01T03:25:01.759+01:002010-05-01T03:25:01.759+01:00No way. I feel like I just learned the secrets of ...No way. I feel like I just learned the secrets of the world. I'll have to try this next time I wash my hair. :OMintiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09163432937627357109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-61193746690801363562010-04-27T22:29:27.475+01:002010-04-27T22:29:27.475+01:00I wash my hair in sections 4 to be exact. It is so...I wash my hair in sections 4 to be exact. It is sooo much easier. I think it actually ssaves me time because I don't have to be fightin to detangle it. I am transitioning until my BC next weds May 5th & I have found that the parts that are all natural already are easiest to detangle. The front of my hair which hasn't grown as much as the back is still a hassle at times. But hte sections ahas helped sooo much.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00193804911723030241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-1707863567696927232010-04-27T16:15:04.067+01:002010-04-27T16:15:04.067+01:00I also wash my hair in sections, it's too much...I also wash my hair in sections, it's too much to do anything else!Moniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727047449152827037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-34575837422951875402010-04-27T13:37:05.392+01:002010-04-27T13:37:05.392+01:00When I had a twa, no problem but after about 8 mon...When I had a twa, no problem but after about 8 months in I've been conditioning and washing my hair in sections. Makes life soooo easy and my hair doesn't tangle anymore during this process. WHich means I get to keep more of my hair on my head. <br /><br />Ladies that find it time consuming try conditioning and detangling your hair BEFORE you get in the shower. Then all you have to do is cleanse your hair and you're done! I luv this method. It saves me time and water (cheers to being eco-chic!).Milanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16590733300773203448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-42359278359143091952010-04-27T10:13:19.541+01:002010-04-27T10:13:19.541+01:00Stacey there is some hope, if you do wash your hai...Stacey there is some hope, if you do wash your hair in sections, it is more time consuming but in the end your hair will thank you for it. If you are transitioning, hair can break easily along the demarcation line between relaxed and natural hair. I have seen many advocates for watching the moisture balance and also for using protein treatments. I don't know if either of these work but just thought I'd mention what I have seen. <br /><br />Thanks again all for the contributions!Jchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03983132094574128087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-65192462736949205682010-04-27T05:55:00.398+01:002010-04-27T05:55:00.398+01:00TWA phase-free like it was long enough to section ...TWA phase-free like it was long enough to section or even tangle LOL.<br /><br />Hair length now...I like to part it in half and put up each side in a ponytail. Doing a lot of sections takes to much time for me with a little grabbing my leg to hurry up LOL. When I moisturize I take that parted section and part it in three to distribute product better. :-) Angel wings. LOL <br /><br />Sin bin. Sometimes if I'm really in a hurry *cough lazy* I will just push all of my hair to the crown of my head and wash freely. I use my palms to slide and "squeeze" it and my fingers to detangle. I don't think I noticed a big issue washing my hair that way as long as I had a good shampoo that could detangle decently. I think hair is used to my lazy routine. :-)<br />Lovely post JC!Da Jadedpoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10586009091115491398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356365023823603303.post-70579025927461461282010-04-27T03:04:57.781+01:002010-04-27T03:04:57.781+01:00I'm currently transitioning. I have about 3-4 ...I'm currently transitioning. I have about 3-4 inches of new growth and overall I have about 12 inches of hair. Holy cow I didn't know my hair could knot up so much. I never knew what these infamous fairy knots were while I was fully relaxed. I cannot wash my hair loose nor can I airdry loose anymore. I have to wash it in about 4 sections which I typically end up dividing into subsections while I'm detangling. Afterward I put my hair into about 10 ponytails to airdry in twists or braids. If I don't do this, there will be HELL to pay. It's discouraging during this journey but honestly it's the only issue I'm having (other than some breakage) so it's not all that bad.AlongCameStaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00028682522882458997noreply@blogger.com