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You know that hair shrinkage is part and parcel of the package when you have naturally curly hair. Although you know that the arrangements of your DNA dictates how your hair looks, that does not mean you should not change how your locks look every once in a while. You might want to stretch curly hair to see the growth progression of your mane. Luckily there are several ways to stretch curls natural hair without necessarily damaging your locks.
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How to (Safely) Stretch Your Curly Hair You know that hair shrinkage is part and parcel of the package when you have naturally curly hair. Although you know that the arrangements of your DNA dictates how your hair looks, that does not mean you should not change how your locks look every once in a while. You might want to stretch curly hair to see the growth progression of your mane. Luckily there are several ways to stretch curls natural hair without necessarily damaging your locks. How to Safely Stretch Your Curly Hair 1.Use a Comb Using a comb or a hairbrush is one of the easiest and safest methods you can use to stretch natural hair without heat. The more you comb your locks, the more the stretch will be noticed. If you don't want to use a comb, you can use your fingers to stretch out your curls gently. This method is most prominent when done on dry hair. However, this might lead to Frizz. If you don't want Frizz on your locks, then you should opt using your fingers instead. 2. Banding Banding is a natural way to stretch natural hair with rubber bands. Banding involves using rubber bands on several sections of hair. Also, you may find that your hair takes a long time to dry when you use this form of stretching method. This is because the band absorbs moisture from your hair.
You will have to wait for it to dry to finish with the stretching. To do banding, you will need to part a section of your hair and place a band at the roots. Apply a second, third and fourth band on the rest of the section. You might be required to use more or less bands depending on the length of your hair. Continue with this method until you are done with the rest of the hair. 3. Twist Out Twists outs are an easy way to stretch natural hair after washing. You can play with different curl patterns by using this method. The method is almost similar to braiding, but instead of using three strands, you will use two strands. For optimum results, opt for smaller twists that have been applied with lot of tension. 4. Braiding If you know how to do simple braids, then this is another method that you can use to stretch curly hair without heat since no accessories or tools are needed. All you need to do is to install small to medium-sized braids across your head and you are done. If you want a good stretch, aim to install fewer braids according to the length of your hair. You should also use stretch curls products that will help smooth your mane down as it stretches 5. Pineapple The pineapple style is not only used for sleeping to preserve your hairdo. It can also be used to lengthen your curls. Gathering all your locks at the front will stretch your roots, giving your tresses a more extended appearance. You can hold your hair using the pineapple style when heading to bed or 15 minutes in the morning before releasing your curls. 6. Curl formers Curl formers will transform your kinky hair to a curly masterpiece in minutes. Curl formers are the best tools to stretch natural hair without heat in just 10 minutes. Using these tools is the same as when you use stretch natural hair with rollers. These tools are easy to use; however, if you are still skeptical, you can watch a tutorial on how to use Curl formers. They are not comfortable to sleep in, but the effort and patience is worth it. 7. African Threading It is a tedious method but one that is loved by many naturalists. The method is similar to banding; you wrap the thread around the sections of your hair. The take out process is not difficult, either. If you don't tie the ends, you will be able to unravel your hair with ease. Comb out your hair, and you will be amazed with the results you get. 8. Bunning
Stretching curly hair without heat can be as simple as tying your hair in a bun. However, this can only be achieved when your hair is still damp. If you have short hair, you can tie two or more buns. To take another step in stretching your locks, you can braid your damp hair overnight, and then tie it in a bun afterward. 9. Stretch Plates The stretch plates may be one of the strangest stretch curls products, but they make stretching super simple. Place the plates on damp hair and secure them in place with clips. These plates are comfortable to sleep in, and you won't need to blow dry your hair style. You no longer have to worry about hair shrinkage or heat damage to your hair. Stretching natural hair for growth is one of the safest ways to preserve your hair's health. You can use the above methods to learn how to stretch curly hair without necessarily using heat tools.
