Hair Stretching through the African Threading Method
Introduction
Want to rock your natural curls? But hair shrinkage is getting
in the way? Then, we have a
solution for you. This article will dive into the African
threading hair stretching method and how
you can use it to create the hairstyle of your choice and show
off your hair in all its glory.
African threading hair stretching is a traditional method of
combating hair shrinkage which
has been used by African women across generations. As old as
time itself, this very prevalent
method can be used by anyone, no matter the hair type or
texture. It works especially well for
coily, thick hair that’s porous in nature and prone to
dehydration.
Why African Threading
If you are someone who is looking to have your hair elongated
for a particular kind of look, if you
want to look artsy and edgy or if you want to style your hair in
a way that it is protected from
dehydration and other pollutants that seek to harm your hair
then African threading hair
stretching is the perfect method for you. Since coils are
gravity-defying, African threading
seeks to give weight to them, to make the hair look longer,
safely elongate the curls, with a
more tamed than the voluminous look without elongation. As
mentioned above, the practice is
quite traditional and has been used generation after generation
among black women for a
natural straightening effect.
How does it Work?
African threading hair stretching is quite simple. After the
head is properly cleansed,
moisturized, and hydrated, the locks are partitioned into
smaller, more manageable sections
and various colored threads are used to wrap and tie each part
from the roots to the end. The
process is quite inexpensive as well and only requires threads,
scissors, and someone who is
skilled at
braiding.
Hidden Benefits of African Threading
African threading has several benefits
• Natural hair straightening without any heat
• Hair protection
• Beautiful looking head of hair, better than regular braids or
cornrows
• Causes minimum damage to hair
• Natural hair elongation
Pro Tips
If you are getting your hair threaded, make sure not to wash
your hair while it's still in that form.
Ideally, this style can last for a week or two, make sure to cut
the threads after two weeks are
up. The threading shouldn't be too tight and the partitions
shouldn’t be too small.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are there any specifications for hair thickness?
A. Yes, thinner hair requires fewer partitions as compared to
thicker hair.
Q. How is protective styling beneficial?
A. If your hair belongs to the 4C category, then protective
styling makes it possible to visualize
your hair length as it grows. Moreover, the thread covers your
hair and allows it to grow without
any barriers or interruptions.
Q. How is it used for stretching?
A. Natural 4C type curls often shrink after washing, threading
helps you to straighten and
stretch your hair without causing any heat damage.
