Breakage, split ends, and of course, heat damage can render hair too weak to endure any more heat – doing so would not only be counterproductive but the consequences may even be permanent. So, what do you do if you’re concerned about heat damage but still want to stretch out your hair?
That’s where African threading comes in. This is a traditional method which allows the hair to be stretched out without any of the damage that nah come from using heat – it also minimizes knots and helps in the retaining of length. In Colonised Hair, Decolonised Mind by Narisse Monkam, she describes the process as follows, “To stretch your hair naturally, section your hair into small or medium parting, then use a Brazilian wool yarn to wrap your hair.”
Do so tight enough that it is secure in the hair, but not so wound right that it actually pulls on your hair and causes discomfort. The longer it’s kept in, the more profound the results. Benefits of African threading are vast – moisture retention, significantly less breakage, it’s a protective style and some feel more connected to their roots. Definitely opt for African threading, should you wish to experience the plethora of advantages it holds.
