How was kinky hair cared for in Ancient (sub-saharan) Africa or B.R. (Before Relaxers)?
I’m also growing out my relaxer, I’m on month 9 of my transition. Relaxers damage every hair type no matter how curly or wavy it is. As far as your other questions, regarding africa, I have no clue. Im going to repost an answer I used on another question which asked the same thing: http://www.growafrohairlong.com/ is a really good website for growing afro hair. I followed her regimen for washing and maintaining hair and my hair grew to bra-strap length. I say grew (past tense) because I stopped getting relaxers and am now going natural so I’ve been trimming my hair to get rid of the relaxed ends. The basic regimen was once a week: pre-poo (optional) wash deep condition leave in/moisturize air dry oil scalp style (low manipulation) other: -keep your hair properly moisturized and up off your shoulders to avoid split ends and breakage. -try not to manipulate the hair to much, try low manipulation hair styles like buns, twists,
